Very Proud Mommy and Cook

My family ate quite a bit of veggies this weekend and I am pretty proud of us!

We ate:
Chicken Black Bean Chili (corn/tomatoes) on Friday

Saturday-more tomatoes-leftover soup plus pepper/onions and potatoes
Salad-mixed greens

Sunday: Asparagus and Hummus (a bean but, I am counting it!) and Salad
Mashed Potatoes with Onions/Mushrooms

Carrot/Pumpkin Muffins.

Plus our normal fruits of banannas, apples and strawberries and cranberries.

Good healthy fruits and veggies and we haven't eaten red meat in over 3 weeks....only ground turkey, chicken or fish!

Yeah us!

Starting Week 3 of 28 days of Health

Last week was fairly good, I worked out 5 days of the week.  I ate very well and managed to only cheat for one 24 hour period.  I felt pretty good about my personal choices and the choices of my family.  We ate healthy, in meal plan and did well. 

This week's meal plan:
Mon-Hamb Helper
Tues-Chicken Stir Fry
Wed-Chicken Helper
Thurs-Chicken Soup
Friday-Steak and Baked Potatoes
Sat-Mom and Dad's Date Night

We do fairly well in eating portion controlled and adding veggies even with Hamb/Chicken Helper.

Keep at BEING HEALTHY!

Failure in 4 days....

I had a bad week, well a bad 4 days.  I did well Mon-Wed then I had a very bad few days.  I traveled on Wednesday and Thursday and while Wednesday went well-Thursday....not so much.  I ate Pizza Ranch for lunch, enough said.  I did not limit myself or plan well for my diet that day.  Friday was not horrible but, Saturday and Sunday were rough.  I didn't do my organized or planned exercise so, that was a failure as well.  But, tomorrow is another day so we start over.  I did join the Y last week so we will start the week off right and get my workout in each day and focus on a good week.  Start of November-means almost holiday season and even more temptation, let's keep at it and stay on track. 

Meal Plan for the Week:
Monday-Turkey Tacos
Tuesday-Hamburger Helper
Wednesday-Spaghetti
Thursday-Tuna Melts
Friday/Saturday-I will be in Illinois with friends focus on healthier choices
Sunday-Roast and Veggies

Good 6 days!!!

I have had a good week, we meal planned, ate healthy, exercised and did well as a family.  I managed to keep all my days (even my cheat day) under 1800 calories.  I did exercise either walking or kettlebells...etc 5 days a week.  That is what I wanted to do and did.  I am proud of myself and managed to keep portions under control and veggies/fruits several times a day. 

It was a good first start week and I know I will keep on track, to finish 28 days is the first goal, and very achieveable.

Meal Plan for the Week:
Monday-Salmon/Steamed Vegs
Tuesday-Burgers/Salad
Wednesday-Chicken Helper/Veggies
Thursday-Enchiladas(chicken/rice)
Friday-Pizza (Veggies)/Salad
Saturday-Meatloaf/Pots
Sunday-Chili Mac

Extraordinary Health Challenge

Step 1.  Complete a personal health assessment

• Weight Mangement
• Hydration
• Exercise
• Nutrition
• Stress
• Unhealthy Habits
• Recreation
• Energy
• Total Score=48 (Non Sick to Unhealthy)

Step 2.

• Create a 28 day goal-Track calories daily/exercise 5 days/week
• Create a 1 year goal-Be able to complete a 1/2 marathon

Step 3. Commit to follow a Healthy Action Plan for a min. of 28 days

1. Encouragement: Use co-workers/friends (bloggers) as weekly check-ins
2. Eating: focus on tracking calories and staying between 1500-1800/day
3. Exercise: Cardio and Kettlebells (consider water walking/aerobics)
4. Energy: Increase my energy without increasing caffeine!

Training for Des Moines IMT..

I have been training for the DM IMT 1/2 marathon, it has been a work in progress.  I haven't had as much time to focus on training, amazing how that changes when you have a family.  I am doing 9.5 miles this weekend and 12.5 miles next.  After that I only have 3 weeks before the race and if I can't be ready then, well I will wing it. 

I have gotten back to tracking calories..I had still been good about walking just wasn't paying as much mind as I should have to intake.

Good news, I still kept the original 15lbs off from earlier this summer....so some success.

Meal Planning.....

Meal planning is one of the best methods my family has for saving money, sticking to our budget and eating healthy.  We are fortunate that my hubby and I will eat most anything (thus the reason we are both overweight!!) and we are trying to set good examples for our son.  So, here we go:

I meal plan every weekend and then grocery shop based on the meal plan.  It helps us keep our eating out to a minimum and stick to the schedule which, for a busy family is vital.

This weeks meal plan is:

Saturday: Burgers (no buns just burgers) and Mac/Cheese (yes, its the box kind...with broccoli snuck in!)

Sunday: Tuna Noodle Casserole (dinner)
          Breakfast is Egg Puffs for DJ and Mommy.
           
Monday: Grilled Tilapia and steamed veggies

Tues:  Spaghetti

Wed: Black bean/Rice with Cheese Quesadillas

Thurs: Brats/Baked Beans

Friday: Ham--with something (probably steamed veggies)


Have a great week- Goal for the week is 14 miles met last weeks goal of 12 miles!!