Jill Knapp

Picture a mom on the sidelines of her son's soccer game. The one always taking the pictures. That has been me for the past 4 years at my son's high school high.  I did not enjoy it back when I first started because I felt like I was missing the game.  When you take pictures your main focus is to get just the right shot. The few times I did not take pictures. I really got to get into the game and enjoy it. Over time though I started to love the feeling of getting home running upstairs and getting and seeing the pictures I took going through one. I noticed that many parents could not attend the games.  I would post them on our team soccer page. Many parents through the years have thanked me and said how much they appreciated the pictures.  4 years later and with a new camera I still love being on the sidelines of games taking pictures. Because I work at the school my son attends I know many of the students so you can find me at the basketball games as well as dance com...

 

Are you  upset about hitting a weight loss plateau? Don’t get discouraged!  Plateaus are normal and everyone has them.  Here are a few steps to help with those plateaus.  1. Do a variety of activities you enjoy. Remember, there is no rule that says you have to go to a gym or buy equipment. You can walk around the block or to a at home exercise video. Having a variety of activities, weight lifting, running, walking, aerobics classes will ensure that you can do something regardless of the weather or time of day. 2. Commit to another person . “This social aspect of exercise is very important to me,” I am a stay-at-home mom. I may let myself off, but if I’ve agreed to walk with a friend after dinner, I won’t be letting them down.” 3. Make exercise a priority. “It has to be a non-negotiable. Making exercise non-negotiable. Friends and family members will know the importance of your program and learn that it’s part of your identity, and give up saying things like, “Why don...

  4 cups  Almond Milk .    2 frozen bananas 1 teaspoon of cinnamon        1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon organic maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg                                                                           Deliciousnesses!!

Jill’s  Spinach Raspberry Flaxseed Oil Smoothie ~As seen on Dr. OZ ~Click   here to see the smoothie featured on Dr. OZ Ingredients Serves 4 2 cups fresh or frozen Raspberry’s 1 container of strawberry low-fat yogurt. 1 cup of water 1 handful of fresh spinach. You and your kids won't even taste the spinach. It’s the only way I can get my son to get in his veggies.  He really has a hard time with the texture of most vegetables so thank the heavens for this smoothie!! 8 baby carrots 2 scoops of vanilla or strawberry ~Premier Protein Whey Powder, Vanilla Milkshake, 3 Pound 2 teaspoons of Flaxseed oil. You won’t even taste it. There is also a beauty tip using flaxseed oil. It is great for making beautiful hair, skin, and nails. 1/4 cup of dry oatmeal 2 teaspoons of wheat germ Combine all ingredients in a blender or nutribullet with a small amount of ice until smooth and serve. 🙂 AMOUNT PER SERVING / 10- OZ CA...