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The Ketogentic Diet

A few weeks ago, I decided to embark on a new journey for the month of November. This diet is solely about control. With that being said I needed to focus my energy on something that I can benefit from. For those of you that don’t know, I am a huge lover of potatoes and apples. Having to give up two of my most favorite things to eat will definitely be a task to say the least. Where there is a challenge I am one to conquer it! Follow me on my journey and get exclusive details to how I maintain my sanity through this motivational health challenge. Feel free to join the challenge after-all it’s only 30 days! My goal is to stay under 30 carbs a day. (helpful information provided by Dietdoctor.com)

 Day 1

 Breakfast - 2 scrambled eggs (w/Sazon) - 2 multivitamins - 1 cup coffee (no cream/sugar) - 1 cup Teamiblends Skinny Tea (great workout energy booster) Total Carbs: 8g 

Lunch

- 1 Chili Garlic Salmon fillet 3-5oz - 1/2-1 cup Mixed Veggies  Total Carbs: 6g  Snack - 2 boiled eggs w/ avocado  - 1/4 tsp Sazon Total carbs: 3.2g

Dinner  - Tuna packet Total Carbs: 1g

Snack - Peanuts Total Carbs: 3.5g 

Recommended to consume three meals and two snacks.

Day 2

Today I definitely noticed an increase in my water intake. 

Breakfast - 2 eggs sunny side up (salt/ black pepper) - 2 turkey bacon strips - 1 cup coffee w/ 2 tsp cream Total Carbs: 6.5g

Snack - 1.75 oz peanuts Total Carbs: 3.5g

Lunch - 1 parmesan garlic salmon fillet  - 1/2 cup mixed veggies Total Carbs: 6g

Dinner (recipe coming soon) - 2 servings of zucchini spirals  - 1/2 cup ground turkey - 1 tsp garlic - 1 cup angel tomatoes (seasoning w/ 2 tsp parmesan)   Total Carbs: 10g 

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Another Day Cooking with Dreux!

Welcome back to “Another Day Cooking with Dreux.” On this episode I receive my Ayesha Curry’s Cookware Set in Sierra Red.

[Nonstick, even-heating, shatter-resistant glass lids, aluminum durability, compatible with electric coil and gas, & better browning and easier food release] I give this set 5 stars. 

With that being said *DRUM ROLL,* I decided to cooked homemade chili using the 5.5qt dutch oven pot. Took a quick trip to the grocery store to purchase ingredients, added/subtracted a few things from the recipe to my suiting, and wala a delicious pot of homemade turkey chili was waiting to be devoured on the stove. 

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp oil

2 lbs ground turkey 

2 cups chopped onion

2 tbsp minced garlic

1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped

1 cup chopped celery 

1 cup parsley

1 jalepeño pepper, finely chopped

1 tbsp whole Mexican oregano, dried

3 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp ground comino

3 cups canned diced tomatoes

2 cups free range organic chicken broth

2 15oz cans Trappey red kidney beans, drained

Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Sour cream, optional

Salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper.

PREPARATION

Heat oil over high heat and add turkey meat. Cook until lightly brown, about 5-7 minutes, sir continuously chopping down to break up any lumps. 

Add onions, garlic, red bell pepper, celery, jalepeño, oregano, chili powder and comino. Blend well. Cook 7 minutes.

Add tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

Add drained beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes longer. 

Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Results!!!

Final product!

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Mexico Trip (continued)

September 8th (Vallarta Botanical Garden)

On this day I decided to take a  bus to the Vallarta Botanical Garden. 

Walked past this man just about everyday. We said hi and he finally asked for a photo.

Great view.

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Puerto Vallarta, MX

My New Year’s Resolution consisted of me exploring new heights this year. I wanted to be able to scratch some plans off my bucket list. I did just that! I decided to take a trip alone to Mexico for the first stamp on my passport. This was a special trip because it was during the week of my 25th birthday! 

(Playa Los Muertos Pier) -September 5, 2017 So exhausted from a LONG day of traveling I managed to catch the sunset outside the hotel.  _______________________________________________________________________

Fast forward to the next day...my BIRTHDAY! September 6. I booked myself the Sea Safari & Horesback Ride to waterfall excursion. 

Water overlook from speedboat. 

Waterfall at the top of Sierra Madre mountain. 

It definitely was a journey to get up and down the mountain. Best experience. 

My new friend. He was a gentle sweetheart. 

Banderas Bay at Mismaloya was a beautiful sight. 

Snorkeling!

The Blue Footed Booby bird.

Caught this little guy sun bathing.

Pizota Beach por almuerzo. 

OPEN BAR.

Pizota Beach was such an incredibly beautiful beach. 

Vallarta Adventures showed me a great time. 

Talk about sunny palms! It doesn’t get better than this.

Birthday Suit for the birthday girl. _______________________________________________________________________

September 7th (Las Marietas Eco Discovery)

One of my favorite candid shots heading to snorkel.

The amazing crew members! So welcoming. They even put on a show at the end of the trip.

Pirate Ship!!!!!

September 8th

 Breakfast at the one of the top rated restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. Food was extraordinary and the service was truly phenomenal. 

Famous tourist attraction. The Mosaic Wall. 

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Travel In Style

The perfect luxury items to take on a weekend getaway. 

Can’t go wrong with this lovely new stylish ‘Small Hanging Gardens’ suitcase by Ted Baker London (22 inch $398 Nordstrom). What girl doesn’t love flowers, rose gold, and pink? 

What better way to keep your jewelry organized than with the ‘Chloe’ Zip Jewelry Case by WOLF ($69 Nordstrom).

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Dreux's brings you new, seasonal, and trendy clothing at an affordable cost. Classy, sassy, sophisticated, and casual looks are our specialty.

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Emilio Pucci. Spring 2014 RTW.

Photo: Monica Feudi/FeudiGuaineri.com

Emilio Pucci born 1969, in Oslo, to an American mother and Norwegian father. At the age of 9, he was introduced to a regional theater company where he began his career. He later graduated from Parson's School of Design. He shortly moved to Paris and soon enough became Jean Paul Gaultier's assistant. He also worked for Robert Cavalli as head designer in which he debuted his final collection in April 2006. The list of designers goes on and on. 

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Alberta Ferretti. Spring 2014 RTW

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/Indigitalimages.com

Inspired from South Africa. Alberta Ferretti was born in 1950 in Italy. She began working for Giorgio Armani and Gianne Versace before getting noticed by an agent. She is the daughter of a dress maker and spend most of her childhood in dressmaking shops. At just 18 she opened up her own boutique called Jolly in Cattolica. Less than 10 years later she launched her line Alberta Ferretti. 

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Aquilano.Rimondi Spring 2014 RTW

Exquisite. Tasteful. Chic. Classy. Edgy. Sass.

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Summer Time Love<3

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Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Ralph Waldo Emerson