H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. ladder – Paula Deen

Paula’s Perfect Plate: Hoecakes

Robin Shea — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Success is a strategy! That’s ALL. It’s no more complicated than having a few simple strategies and stringing them together! With proper planning and methodical placement of treats and indulgences, there is NOTHING you cannot enjoy! Even Paula’s famous HOECAKES!!!

This Paula’s Perfect Plate starts out slow and easy with a breakfast favorite of 2 eggs over easy and a side of whole-grain toast! Next up is a mid-morning snack rich in protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied: almonds, peanut butter, and celery. Lunch is one of my favorite hearty soup recipes, Salmon Corn Chowder, followed by a light afternoon snack of a Whole Wheat Muffin topped with Sliced Pear and sprinkled with Gorgonzola Cheese. All of this deliciousness leads right up to dinner when you will enjoy Paula’s delicious Southern hoecakes that perfectly sop up her Shrimp and Greens from her latest book, Paula Deen Cuts the Fat.

This menu has my mouth watering and my taste buds satisfied!

For more information on how you can build your own perfect plate, click here.

If you would like more information on my H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. Ladder, click here.

Until Next Time… LIVE INSPIRED!!!

Robin xoxo

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Paula’s Perfect Plate: Oh, Savannah, How We LOVE You!

Robin Shea — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Paula has introduced me, as well as the rest of the world, to the most magical city—Savannah! Magical is the word Paula uses to describe her fair city, and magical is the perfect word! What a beauty with her moss-covered trees forming a lace canopy over nearly every street. In addition to her visual beauty, the air is lightly perfumed with the gentle fragrance of magnolia trees laced with citrus. Savannah engages all five senses and helps cultivate the sixth!

Today’s Paula’s Perfect Plate is dedicated to the magical city of Savannah. This delicious menu blends robust flavors, exciting variety, and ample servings to create a menu as unique as its inspiration.

The day begins with a Savannah Omelet with Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, and Scallions with a side of fresh fruit, followed by a yummy mid-morning snack of lightly salt-and-peppered tomato slices and a helping of low-fat cottage cheese. You will not be disappointed with lunch when you enjoy Paula’s Eggplant Lasagna and my Grape Salad. In the late afternoon, treat yourself to my Protein-Rich Spinach Salad. Finally, wrap up the day with a dinner to die for… Cowboy Rib Eyes with Caramelized Mushrooms and Shallots with a heaping serving of steamed broccoli with lemon wedges!

It’s hard to believe that this Savannah-inspired menu is also part of a perfectly balanced day’s nutrition!

For more information on how you can build your own perfect plate, click here.

If you would like more information on my H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. Ladder, click here.

Until Next Time… LIVE INSPIRED!!!

Robin xoxo

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Paula’s Perfect Plate: Everyday Inspiration

Robin Shea — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Finding Everyday {inspiration} in the simplest pleasures is a key ingredient to a successful lifestyle transformation. The 80/20 Lifestyle uses H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. as one of six foundational pillars of support. When you shift your focus from a deprivation diet to a lifestyle that encourages discipline, indulgence, balance, and daily inspiration you have a winning recipe!

Everyday {inspiration} is about embracing moments and sharing love through family, food, fashion, home, health, and design.

I found everyday {inspiration} in this delicious Paula’s Perfect Plate menu.

The day begins with a simple and easy combination of healthy cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, and organic honey. The morning snack is a delicious combination of eggs and tuna, while lunch is a culinary masterpiece of grilled shrimp with a delicious watermelon salad. The afternoon snack doesn’t disappoint either thanks to my chocolate-dipped fruit with sea salt. Finally, dinner is Paula’s grilled pork tenderloin with pineapple salsa and steamed lemon broccoli. See? Everyday {inspiration} can be found in every bite!

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Until Next Time… LIVE INSPIRED!!!

Robin xoxo

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Paula’s Perfect Plate: Auto-Magically

Robin Shea — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000

It is so amazing how tiny little steps in the right directions can auto-magically heal your life. Whether the healing takes place in relationships, health & fitness, or personal finance, it all begins with the first small step.

Today’s Paula’s Perfect Plate is a delicious example of how small steps can add up to wonderful change. Enjoy a day that begins with Eggs Florentine, from Paula’s Perfect Plate, for breakfast, followed by a morning snack of crunchy almonds; lunch is Paula’s delicious Quinoa Salad served with grilled chicken, followed by an afternoon snack of carrots and hummus. Finally, wrap the day with an amazing Seared Ahi Tuna served over Paula’s Colorful Broccoli Slaw.

This Paula’s Perfect Plate is an example of a flavorful, balance of healthy fats, low-fat proteins, and healthy carbohydrates.

Enjoy the benefits of a small-step transformation, and watch your life AUTO-MAGICALLY improve!

For more information on how you can build your own perfect plate, click here.

If you would like more information on my H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. Ladder, click here.

Until Next Time… LIVE INSPIRED!!!

Robin xoxo

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Paula’s Perfect Plate: Perfectly Imperfect

Robin Shea — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000

What does the perfect nutritional day look like to you? No matter what it looks like, always be sure to include a little H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. (see the chart at the bottom of the page to see what I’m talking about)! Of course, delicious flavors are one way to create happiness. When I am building one of Paula’s Perfect Plates, my first ingredient is always flavor. When diets are void of flavor and variety, they are also void of joy and happiness. Joy and happiness are so important to the journey of reinventing our relationship with food. If we starve ourselves too long of the primal need to be joyful and happy, we will develop a strong, unquenchable desire to binge in search of our lacking happiness. So, you see, you must factor in JOY and H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. into every recipe!

This weeks Paula’s Perfect Plate is a rich, indulgent, flavorful look into culinary joy & happiness. It starts with Paula’s Frittata with Mushrooms and Spinach followed by a morning snack I created, Chocolate Dipped Fruit with Sea Salt and Pistachios. Next is a very indulgent lunch—my delicious Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions and Pancetta Pizza on a Whole Grain Crust. Our afternoon snack is a bit lighter because we loaded our morning and afternoon with most of our indulgent calories. Nonetheless, my Crisp Chickpeas are perfect to snack on or throw in a salad. I wrap this day up with Paula’s amazing Greek Chicken Kebabs resting on a bed of mixed greens!

This Paula’s Perfect Plate is a bit more indulgent than most but still falls into the framework of a healthy day. I went a bit over on my carbohydrates and salt (not much), and I fell a bit short on my protein—all in all though, the perfectly imperfect day.

Remember, if we micro-manage every aspect of our nutrition and remove all wiggle room, we may also be eliminating the joy & happiness that is so very important to long-term, sustainable weight management!

For more information on how you can build your own perfect plate, click here.

If you would like more information on my H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. Ladder, click here.

Until Next Time… LIVE INSPIRED!!!

Robin xoxo

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