Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful week so far! I don't know about you guys, but I can't believe we are almost half way through September. But hey- I say bring it on if it means comfy sweatshirts, apple picking, and pumpkin season! :)

I wanted to share a few pictures with you guys that are sort of a 'behind the scenes' look at my two recent TV interviews. I felt so blessed and honored at the opportunity to be able to share my testimony on Life Today and do a healthy cooking...

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I am incredibly honored and blessed to introduce you to the newest member of the Dashing Dish ministry team, Sarah Shaffer! You may recognize her name from various Dashing Devotionals, as she has been writing guest devotional posts for some time now for Dashing Dish. I met Sarah about 2 years ago when she signed up for my health coaching program. During my time of working with her, she had one of the most beautiful transformations through the Lord that I have ever witnessed. We have stayed in...

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Here is a list of awesome Christian songs that are upbeat, motivating, and have a great beat for working out! A special thanks to Beck Santa, a Dashing Dish reader who composed this awesome list! The songs are listed by the Song Title, followed by Artists Name.

Addicted - Frontlynaz feat. Jai

After the Music Stops - LeCrae

Alive - Saylah

Awesome God - R-Swift

Beautiful- PRo (aka Derek Minor)

Beautiful Day - Jamie Grace

Break it Down - 116 Clique

Bring Me Low - Canon

Can't Go On - Group 1 Crew

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Putting an End to Secret Eating

By Sarah Shaffer

Several years ago when the Lord really began opening my eyes to His truth to change my thoughts toward disordered eating habits, he used my kids to teach me a life-changing lesson. In our house we have a saying, “sneaking is the same as lying.” I teach my kids that if you have to sneak something, you need to pause and question, is what I’m about to choose permissible AND beneficial? If not, that choice could easily lead down a difficult path....

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Eating healthy does not have to mean expensive grocery bills. Here are some of my favorite tips for eating healthy on a budget!

1. Plan Ahead- Make a grocery list and stick to it. The best way to avoid impulse buying is to plan what you need before you get to the store. That way you are not tempted to buy things that you don’t need.

2. Be Prepared- Pack your lunches, snacks, and eat before you go out. When you pack your own food you prevent yourself from over eating, you always know what is in...

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Summer is just about officially here, which is the season of bridal showers, graduation parties, outdoor gatherings! Some of my favorite things to do when I host (or cater for a friends party) is do a food or dessert bar. The great thing about a food 'bars' is that they are easily put together, they please a crowd, and they look simply adorable, making them one of the most memorable parts of any party!

Here are some tips and steps that will help you create a dessert and/or food bar that your...

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Last week I had the honor of being part of a “Red Carpet Royalty” youth girls event at my dear friend Dayna's house. Dayna is a youth leader at her church and she wanted to do something really special for the girls, where she made them feel like the royalty that they are, being God's daughters! It was quite an amazing night, where we celebrated the unique beauty that God has place inside each one of us!

Here are some pictures from this incredible night! (A big thanks to Dayna for sharing the...

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Here are my top 10 tips for making workouts more enjoyable:

1. Download a book on your iPod or phone, and listen while you work out. OR Put together your own workout playlist filled with energizing songs.

2. Workout with a partner. Whether it is a friend or family member—it is great for motivation and accountability!

3. Try something different! Pilates? Kickboxing? Zumba? A new-to-you class can be motivating and energizing.

4. Schedule your workouts every Sunday for the upcoming week.

5. Switch...

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Happy Thursday Everyone! Last week (June 17th to be exact) was my 29th birthday.I can honestly say my 20's were a time of great pruning, weeding, growing my roots down deep in Christ, and growing, growing, growing! I am looking forward to continuing my race, running each day with my eyes fixed on the author of my life~ Jesus! The more that I fall in love with Jesus, the more that I want to give my life as an offering to Him!

I wanted to share a few of the photos from my birthday bash. I don't...

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If you haven't already heard me rave about meal planning, I certainly encourage you to check out this post on how-to meal plan for the week. Making lunches ahead of time, (aka meal prepping) is one of the best things you can do in my opinion. It saves you time, and if you are used to eating out for lunch, it will certainly save you money (and calories) in the long run! One of my favorite things to prep ahead of time for lunches is salads. They are quick, easy, and delicious! The only problem...

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