MDW 2020 and Patrón Popsicles
kim sauter
welcome to my online health and fitness community
Hey SQUAD! Have I told you that I miss you? I DO! I really, really do! Especially if I used to see you on a weekly basis, I hope each one of you is well and taking extra care of yourself and those you love. I always try and keep it real and I am going to. In the past month I have tried and tried to sit down and write to you. I love to share my life and beauty hacks and all things I am INTO lately. TBH I just couldn’t. I have had a lot on my mind and much to say out of respect for myself but throughout my life I have always tried (and sometimes failed) to take the high road. When I am not able to openly communicate my feelings or opinions I feel I am not being my most authentic and genuine self and that is what I have always felt my community deserves. I take PRIDE in it. I don’t give bullshit reviews, I only do partnerships or cosign products and services that I truly use and love and I won’t give you a watered down version of myself either.
For some reason my life and choices have always felt “controversial”. I am not sure why. Maybe it is because I have zero problem waving my freak flag, voicing my opinions, being honest about my successes AND failures or choosing the path most people wouldn't. Whether it be my entrepreneurial endeavors, career choices, posted photos or videos, divorce, friendships and relationships, I feel judgement and disappointment from an audience I have made up in my head, literally made up in my head. As human beings, we are programmed from a young age to think, act, say, do what is “right”. Not sure about you but I don’t have any plans on changing and there is quite a bit I COULD say on all of it. The only thing I am going to say right now is that if this is ringing true to you keep doing what you are doing. The only person who decides what is “right” for you is in fact YOU.
fuel
While I was remodeling my house over the past month I was too tired to keep up with a consisent workout routine and most of the time my kitchen was way too dirty to cook in. I was eating like a contractor for two weeks and now I feel like sh*t and I look like it too. Oops. I always go back to smoothies when I need to check myself and I found one that is really YUMMY and doesn’t require complicated ingredients or 15 superfood powders. I highly recommend and will post the recipe from Be Well By Kelly below. Make it, trust me.
caramel apple pie smoothie
1 Serving vanilla protein powder
1/2 Large Date (or one small) - I skipped this.
1/4 Green Apple - I used the whole apple because Green Apples don’t have a lot of natural sugar anyway and apples don’t stay fresh…
2 Tbsp. MCT Oil or Almond Butter
1 tbsp Flax Seed
2 cups unsweetened Nut Milk
fitness
Let’s talk about Isaac Boots and Torch’d! He is SO fun and his workouts are FREE on IG. I laugh the entire time. He goes live everyday at 11 am EST and the class is roughly 45 min long. Think dance conditioning with your own body weight and a mat. My favorite part of the workout is when he cues the Rinna to pay tribute to the one and only Lisa. Yes, I watch the RHOBH. Most of the time famous celebs are chiming in and commenting and if it’s good enough for Kelly Ripa’s ass it is good enough for me, MMMMK. Link here to a fantastic article from InStyle that describes him perfectly. He will be calling you baby, commenting inappropriately and talking to his sweater wearing poodle the entire time. Sign me UP!
fun
Not sure how much “fun” I have actually been lately but I am working. on. it. Allow me to introduce Patrón Popsicles. These will really take the edge off my friends, you can make them as pretty or simple as you want. One recommendation, make sure to not make them too boozy (is that a thing?) otherwise they won’t freeze. Here is what you need:
Grapefruit or any other kind of juice you like. I used fresh squeezed but you could also get store-bought and switch up the flavor to watermelon-limeade if that is your jam.
Fresh squeezed lime juice
Blanco Patrón OR any other clear tequila.
Raspberries or another fruit are optional.
Ok, listen. I am not good with measurements but I juiced an entire bag of grapefruits and about 6 limes and then added 5 shots of tequila. I got THESE popsicle molds from amazon but wish I would have got these. :) DM me your pics!
House Remodel
For those of you following my projects are COMPLETE! I had four mental breakdowns, cried more times than I can count, ruined my nails, etc. Small sacrifices when it comes to the final product. I am in LOVE and I should have done this a long time ago. HMU if you want product deets, I am posting before and after pics below. Top is after, just WAIT until you see what I did outside in the next VLOG.
Until Next Time
If no one has told you lately you’re doing amazing and your ass looks pretty great too! XO