First and foremost, I'm announcing the winner of yesterday's Stella & Dot giveaway! I used Random.org and the lucky lady was #20, which was Karli @ the blog California Dreamin.
Lucky biatch! I will put you in touch with Kelly so that you can claim your fabulous S&D prize. Aka this lil lady:
Next, I wanted to let y'all know about a little challenge a few of my bloggy friends (Steph & Jess) and I started yesterday, so there is plenty of time to catch up! It's similar to the "March Photo a Day" challenge I blogged about last week, but with a fitness theme. It's called #fitphotochallenge and it last 30 days. However, I've committed to doing 3 cycles of the challenge, so I'm on board for 90 days.
There is no way in hell I'd post a "before swimsuit pic". I'd rather have my eyes gouged out, which is exactly what you would do if you saw me in a swim suit right now. So for any of you who choked on your coffee after reading the Day 1 prompt, don't worry. It can be a fully clothed pic. I'm posting mine to Instagram (@thebargainblonde) every day and I'd love for any one who is trying to stay accountable with their fitness to join the revolution. Let me know if you are on board.
Speaking of getting fit ... Nice transition, huh? I thought so. Last night I tested yet another Skinnytaste.com recipe and as usual, it was amaze-balls. Gina, the GENIUS behind Skinnytaste.com, seriously needs her own cookbook or TV show. I have not tried one single thing on her site that was not phenom. You don't even feel like what you're eating could possibly be healthy, but it is. Just how does she do it?
Dun, dun, dun ... I present to you my version of Meatloaf Cupcakes topped with Skinny Mashed Potatoes and served with a side of Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Ingredients:
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Is your mouth watering? Because I may or may not still be dreaming about these little bites of heaven. #fatty
I should do that challenge! MAYBE! LOL
ReplyDeleteI just started working out and eating right, I just always forget about the challenges and never take pictures! LOL Maybe I'll try.
Actually posted about it today! HAHA
And I love Skinny Taste also .. thanks to you!!!! I've tried a bunch of recipes -- all winners!!!
i'm highly impressed by your cooking skills. i would never have the patience to make food which is why i either use a crock pot or microwave. and if i wanted to make that shizz i would break the bank buying all the stuff i needed. #fml. but they do look yum! it's making me hungry. but what else is new?
ReplyDeleteMeatloaf cupcakes? Get out of town! They sound delicious, look delicious, and apparently ARE delicious. I totally need to check out this website and start getting my cook on! Thanks for sharing!! :)
ReplyDeleteThose meatloaf cupcakes look SOOO good - my mouth is watering. YUM!
ReplyDeletei was drooling over those green beans when i seent them on your instagram. um yuum!
ReplyDeletei'm so obsessed with her website its ridiculous! probably 99% of what I cook is from it. everything is so delicious and i love that i can track the points from it all!
ReplyDeletelike I said, since I am Gina's #1 fan I have obviously made these muffs before (teehee I kid I kid) and I agree... they are SO GOOD! Hmm.. all that ground turkey in my freezer might just be transformed this weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteThat skinny meal looks awesome!! I will be making that soon! Are you going to do a link up for the photos or just do instagram? I have yet to follow people on it. I only edit pictures. I need to get on that bandwagon!!!
ReplyDeleteThose "muffins" look amazing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner.
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I love the idea of the #fitphotochallenge! I'll be participating! :) & that dinner looks like it is to die for! I've been looking for websites with good & healthy recipes! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMan I have got to get on this SkinnyTaste recipe thing! I've seen lots of people post recipes and they look so yum! Probably going over there now to pick a recipe for dinner tonight :)
ReplyDeleteAHHHHH!!!!!! SHUT YO MOUTH!!! this is phenomenal!!! Now I can for reals start to look like Emily Maynard, cause girlfriend is decked out head to toe in Stella and dot! XOXO
ReplyDeleteThis looks so.good.
ReplyDeleteI don't eat meat, but I'm all about healthier mashed potatoes! YUM. I also would not consider posting a bathing suit pic right now. YIKES. But this challenge is interesting! Eager to see how it goes :)
ReplyDeleteOMG, you ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS have the best looking dinners!!! I still need to post my Day 2! I did better earlier today than dinner {Kilabasa} don't. judge. me....and maybe I had cornbread tooo......WEAK I know. BABY STEPS!!!!! But I am still down a pound!!!!!!!! hahahaha
ReplyDeleteI just read an article in a magazine this morning about meatloaf cupcakes! Yours look delish. BUT, I also so a recipe for chicken and waffle cupcakes...must try!
ReplyDeleteFound you on instagram and can't wait to follow your challenge!!
I'm always up for a challenge! We'll see if I can do this or not ... the house situation/move/packing [and dealing with a sick kid] is taking up a lot of time right now. BUT I'm now part of the iPhone/instagram world so maybe, just maybe!
ReplyDeleteim dying. that looks so amazing. AMAZING. it makes me happy. and jealous. and i need to go to the grocery store
ReplyDeleteputting those mini meatloaves in a muffin tin is such a great idea especially for portion control. and love the mashed potatoes on top!
ReplyDeleteOh em gee girl! I started a diet/exercise plan and I want to eat all of those...right now!
ReplyDeleteWe love Skinnytaste and these little meat cupcakes look so yummy!!
ReplyDeleteJayme @ Her Late Night Cravings
o.m.g. you didn't even direct your readers to your guest post.
ReplyDeleteThe meatloaf cupcakes and skinny taters are now on the menu for next week. They look delish!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful posts and very nice blog! Congrats on your work!
ReplyDeletePerhaps you'd like to follow each other?:)
xoxo,
Fashionhypnotised girl
I NEED to try that meatloaf recipe!! LOOKS yummy!!
ReplyDeleteCount THIS fatty in for the fit challenge...I had Qdoba for lunch and plan on sushi tonight for dinner...the UNHEALTHY type of sushi! haha