I'll start this year with the typical new year's resolution, start exercising!! I've been working out pretty consistently for almost a year now, but after a rough holiday of sickness and traveling, I got out of the habit. This is a great way to get back on track. It's also a great time to grab a friend to take with you. Everyone is trying to be healthier this time of year, so take advantage of it and get a workout partner. I'm lucky that my husband has turned into a gym nut, so we are encouraging each other to stay on top of our workouts. This is also a great time in my pregnancy to be concentrating on exercise. I'm almost halfway through and have more energy right now and I'm not too big to do most of the exercises. So here is the "how" in keeping my goal.
1. Keep a log
2. Schedule at least 30 minutes of exercise into each day
3. Find different ways to workout, even if I can't make it outside to run or to the gym
4. Make sure my husband is reminding me and encouraging me, and I'm doing the same for him
January
7- 45 minutes @ gym- arms
8- 1 hour @ gym- legs
9- play with kids for 1 hour (serious exercise)
10- 45 minutes @ gym- back and chest
11-
12- walked around Ikea for a few hours
13- 1 hour @ gym- abs, arms
* Week one done, not bad, but needs improvement. I'm also trying to eat a lot healthier and that goes for the kids too. We just had banana, pb, and cocoa powder ice cream for our special treat, they loved it!
14-Chase kids around
15-Gym 1 hour
16- gym 1 hour
17- gym 45 minutes
18- shopping
19- play with kids
20-rest
21- clean house
22- gym 45 min
23- gym 1 hour, ran 1 mile
24- gym 1 hour
25- clean house- scrubbing floors, etc.
26-
27- rest
28- gym 1 hour
29- shopping, cleaning
30- gym 1 hour, ran 1 mile
31- gym 45 min, ran 3/4 mile
January...done. Plan on continuing 4-5 hours of exercise each week. On to February.
What are you working on this month? How are you going to accomplish this? Who can you get to help you or do this with? Reward yourself if you do accomplish your goal this month. I saw on pinterest where someone put a dollar in a jar every time they exercised. At the end of the month, they used that money to buy something for themselves. Great idea! Good luck!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
New Year, New Start
How many of you have made new year's resolutions? How many of you actually plan on sticking to them? You may be thinking, I know I won't stick to them, so what's the point in making a resolution? I say, go ahead and make them, but make them doable for you, be realistic! I have decided this year to make 12 goals for me and my family. Just like I've done the challenges for the month, I plan on focusing on one goal each month, and continue working on that goal throughout the year while I focus each month on a new one.
I've made my list of 12 goals, but as my business manager minded husband has pointed out (many times), I also need to make lists of ways to accomplish these goals. They don't have to be dramatic changes or complete 180's of the way you've been living. Just something that maybe you've been doing, but need to concentrate on a little more. If it is a big change, maybe make that your goal for two, or if needed, three months. Give yourself more time to work on it.
Here is my list: (not in the right order)
1. Less TV, more books and music
2. Exercise Daily
3. Read the Bible More
4. Work on Ella's reading
5. Pay off debt
6. More dates!!
7. More family time
8. Invite more people over to our house
9. Finish project on house
10. Eat healthy
11. Save money
12. Try new foods
Make your list! Yours may be 3 goals, 5 goals, or 10. It doesn't matter. Pick some things you want to work on this year. Examples: Give up sodas, eat more organic, cook more, eat out less, start running, join the gym, spend more time with family... whatever is going to make your life better, happier. When you are happier, it's easier to be healthier. Good luck!
I've made my list of 12 goals, but as my business manager minded husband has pointed out (many times), I also need to make lists of ways to accomplish these goals. They don't have to be dramatic changes or complete 180's of the way you've been living. Just something that maybe you've been doing, but need to concentrate on a little more. If it is a big change, maybe make that your goal for two, or if needed, three months. Give yourself more time to work on it.
Here is my list: (not in the right order)
1. Less TV, more books and music
2. Exercise Daily
3. Read the Bible More
4. Work on Ella's reading
5. Pay off debt
6. More dates!!
7. More family time
8. Invite more people over to our house
9. Finish project on house
10. Eat healthy
11. Save money
12. Try new foods
Make your list! Yours may be 3 goals, 5 goals, or 10. It doesn't matter. Pick some things you want to work on this year. Examples: Give up sodas, eat more organic, cook more, eat out less, start running, join the gym, spend more time with family... whatever is going to make your life better, happier. When you are happier, it's easier to be healthier. Good luck!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Pregnant and Pitiful!
Well, for those of you who don't know, I'm pregnant with our third child! As of right now, I'm 9 weeks along. For the last few weeks I've been going through the pitiful stage of the pregnancy. NO energy and nauseous all day long. The only foods that sound good to me right now are carbs. I want pizza, pasta, breads and cakes all day. So, I've been slacking a little on the healthy lifestyle and let me tell you, I can definitely feel the difference and I don't like it. My poor husband says for the past 7 or 8 months I've been spoiling him with healthy meals and going to the gym and now, for the past 3 weeks, I've taken it away. We've still been trying to stay away from processed foods as much as possible, but the eating out has been happening more and we haven't exercised nearly as much. So, I'm ready to get back on track. I'm setting goals and rules for my self for the next 7 months.
Goals:
1. To have the healthiest pregnancy possible
2. To have a quick recovery and back to my size as soon as possible.
3. To keep my family healthy during and after this pregnancy
Rules:
1. Only eat out once a week
2. Exercise at least 3 times a week, running at least one of those times
3. Only buy one (kinda of healthy)treat at the grocery store each week.
4. Prepare meals for the days that I won't feel like cooking.
5. Start the monthly challenges again.
And now... I'm off to the gym.
Goals:
1. To have the healthiest pregnancy possible
2. To have a quick recovery and back to my size as soon as possible.
3. To keep my family healthy during and after this pregnancy
Rules:
1. Only eat out once a week
2. Exercise at least 3 times a week, running at least one of those times
3. Only buy one (kinda of healthy)treat at the grocery store each week.
4. Prepare meals for the days that I won't feel like cooking.
5. Start the monthly challenges again.
And now... I'm off to the gym.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Spinach and Feta Turkey Muffins
1 to 1 1/2 lb of lean ground turkey
3 egg whites
1 whole egg
2 tbsp. Mrs. Dash salt-free table seasoning or greek seasoning
1 tbsp. garlic powder
6 oz. feta cheese
2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh chopped spinach
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
Place foil baking cups in muffin tins. I also spray the muffin tin with olive oil in case of any of the mix spills over when cooking. Fill each cup to the top.
Bake at 350 F for about 35-45 minutes. Check with a meat thermometer to be sure they are done. They should reach a minimum of 165 F. Don't have a meat thermometer? My sophisticated method is to take one out and cut it open to see if it's done. Fancy huh?
Allow to cool and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Just grab one or two each morning and pop in the microwave. You are good to go.
3 egg whites
1 whole egg
2 tbsp. Mrs. Dash salt-free table seasoning or greek seasoning
1 tbsp. garlic powder
6 oz. feta cheese
2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh chopped spinach
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
Place foil baking cups in muffin tins. I also spray the muffin tin with olive oil in case of any of the mix spills over when cooking. Fill each cup to the top.
Bake at 350 F for about 35-45 minutes. Check with a meat thermometer to be sure they are done. They should reach a minimum of 165 F. Don't have a meat thermometer? My sophisticated method is to take one out and cut it open to see if it's done. Fancy huh?
Allow to cool and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Just grab one or two each morning and pop in the microwave. You are good to go.
Hot Tuna Sandwich
Olive oil spray
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tbsp. minced garlic
salt to taste
2 cans albacore tuna in water
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tbsp. whole grain mustard
4 slices multigrain bread, toasted
Lightly coat a medium skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and a dash of salt. Stirring frequently, cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tuna and crushed red pepper, mix completely with the onions and garlic, and heat.
Spread 1/2 tbsp. whole grain mustard on each slice of toast, then spoon the tuna mixture over each slice and serve.
Serves 4.
Per serving:
Cal. : 174, Chol: 24.8mg, Fat: 1.9g, Sat. fat: 0.4g, Protein: 24.8g, Carbs: 13.3g, Sodium: 151.4mg, Fiber: 2.2g, Sugars: 2.3g
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tbsp. minced garlic
salt to taste
2 cans albacore tuna in water
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tbsp. whole grain mustard
4 slices multigrain bread, toasted
Lightly coat a medium skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and a dash of salt. Stirring frequently, cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tuna and crushed red pepper, mix completely with the onions and garlic, and heat.
Spread 1/2 tbsp. whole grain mustard on each slice of toast, then spoon the tuna mixture over each slice and serve.
Serves 4.
Per serving:
Cal. : 174, Chol: 24.8mg, Fat: 1.9g, Sat. fat: 0.4g, Protein: 24.8g, Carbs: 13.3g, Sodium: 151.4mg, Fiber: 2.2g, Sugars: 2.3g
Roasted Garlic Chicken with Green Beans Amande
Chicken
1 tsp. olive oil
salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 head garlic
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Green Beans
1 cup green beans, washed and trimmed
olive oil spray
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. raw almonds, sliced
For the chicken:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Drizzle the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper over the garlic head and wrap it in foil. Roast the garlic about 15 to 20 minutes, until it is halfway done.
While the garlic is roasting, lightly dust the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Remove the garlic from the oven, then carefully pinch out the garlic cloves onto the chicken. Put the chicken on a roasting rack and place in the oven. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes.
For the Green Beans:
Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil. Place the green beans in the water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and pat dry. Lightly coat a medium saucepan with olive oil spray. Heat the pan on medium, then add the minced garlic and almonds. Cook until the almonds turn slightly brown. Add the green beans and cook until combined and hot.
Serve with chicken. Serves 4.
Per Serving:
Cal: 308.8, Chol: 37.8mg, Fat: 18.4g, Sat. Fat: 3.6g, Protein: 15.7g, Carbs: 21g, Sodium: 397.3mg, Fiber 3.7g, Sugars: 1.4g
1 tsp. olive oil
salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 head garlic
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Green Beans
1 cup green beans, washed and trimmed
olive oil spray
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. raw almonds, sliced
For the chicken:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Drizzle the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper over the garlic head and wrap it in foil. Roast the garlic about 15 to 20 minutes, until it is halfway done.
While the garlic is roasting, lightly dust the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Remove the garlic from the oven, then carefully pinch out the garlic cloves onto the chicken. Put the chicken on a roasting rack and place in the oven. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes.
For the Green Beans:
Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil. Place the green beans in the water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and pat dry. Lightly coat a medium saucepan with olive oil spray. Heat the pan on medium, then add the minced garlic and almonds. Cook until the almonds turn slightly brown. Add the green beans and cook until combined and hot.
Serve with chicken. Serves 4.
Per Serving:
Cal: 308.8, Chol: 37.8mg, Fat: 18.4g, Sat. Fat: 3.6g, Protein: 15.7g, Carbs: 21g, Sodium: 397.3mg, Fiber 3.7g, Sugars: 1.4g
Pepper Jack Cheeseburgers with Jalapeno Cumin Sauce
3 large fresh jalapenos, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plus 3 tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro
3 large garlic cloves, smashed
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. cumin
2 tbsp. water
pinch of salt
1 1/2 lbs. ground grass-fed lean sirloin, at room temperature
4 oz. nonfat pepper jack cheese, shredded
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Olive oil for brushing
4 regular multigrain or ezekiel hamburger buns (just the bottoms)
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
4 thin tomato slices
Sliced pickled jalapenos for serving
In a blender, combine the jalapenos with 1/2 cup cilantro, garlic, lime juice, 1/2 tsp. cumin, water, and a pinch of salt. Puree until smooth.
In a medium bowl, lightly knead the sirloin with the cheese, the remaining cilantro, and the remaining 1/2 tsp. cumin. Loosely shape into 4 patties about 3/4 of an inch thick, and tuck any large pieces of cheese into the burgers.
Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate lined with plastic wrap.
Brush the grate of a hot grill with a little olive oil. Grill the burgers for about 10 minutes, turning over once, over medium heat. Set the burgers on the buns and top with lettuce, tomato and jalapeno slices. Serve. Serves 4.
Per Serving:
Cal: 427, Chol: 103.5 mg, Fat: 13.9g, Sat. Fat: 4.8g, Protein: 56g, Carbs: 18g, Sodium: 714mg, Fiber: 2.8g, Sugars: 5.8g
1/2 cup plus 3 tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro
3 large garlic cloves, smashed
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. cumin
2 tbsp. water
pinch of salt
1 1/2 lbs. ground grass-fed lean sirloin, at room temperature
4 oz. nonfat pepper jack cheese, shredded
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Olive oil for brushing
4 regular multigrain or ezekiel hamburger buns (just the bottoms)
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
4 thin tomato slices
Sliced pickled jalapenos for serving
In a blender, combine the jalapenos with 1/2 cup cilantro, garlic, lime juice, 1/2 tsp. cumin, water, and a pinch of salt. Puree until smooth.
In a medium bowl, lightly knead the sirloin with the cheese, the remaining cilantro, and the remaining 1/2 tsp. cumin. Loosely shape into 4 patties about 3/4 of an inch thick, and tuck any large pieces of cheese into the burgers.
Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate lined with plastic wrap.
Brush the grate of a hot grill with a little olive oil. Grill the burgers for about 10 minutes, turning over once, over medium heat. Set the burgers on the buns and top with lettuce, tomato and jalapeno slices. Serve. Serves 4.
Per Serving:
Cal: 427, Chol: 103.5 mg, Fat: 13.9g, Sat. Fat: 4.8g, Protein: 56g, Carbs: 18g, Sodium: 714mg, Fiber: 2.8g, Sugars: 5.8g
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