I can't believe we are already entering week 7. Last week was tough for me. I had little energy and had no motivation to eat healthy or exercise. We also were really busy with dates night, friends coming over and just random extra life events. I pushed through and did pretty well in the eating department but only made it to the gym 2 days. I am getting my butt back in gear and planning to go at least 5 days this week. We are doing a lot of things we have had before because they were really good.
Week 7- 2/10/13-2/16/13
Sunday:Steak Salad with mixed baby greens (we have had this before but it was yummy so I am making it again, it also made great leftovers)
Monday:Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo (didn't get to make this last week so we are trying again)
Tuesday: Taco Soup
Wednesday:Cajun Maple Mahi Mahi
Thursday: Mexican Pizza
Friday: Dinner out for Ryan's Birthday
Saturday: Mom's night out for me-boys on their own
Week 8- 2/17/13-2/23/13
Sunday: Red Hot Fusilli (I made it with Sausage and it was yummy so I am doing it again)
Monday: Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Tuesday: Pepper Steak
Wednesday: Whole Wheat Homemade Pizzas
Thursday: Crustless Spinach, Onion & Feta Quiche
Friday: Roasted Vegetable Soup
Saturday: Dinner at a friend's house
Hope these help some of you for dinner ideas in the next few weeks.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Wow What a Change
It is definitely becoming more of our lifestyle to cook every night. Ryan worked late the other night because of inventory so I promised the kids we would have Chick Fil A. We haven't had fast food in a month so I thought it would be a treat. I got the Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich and fries. The sandwich was delicious as always but the fries just didn't taste great to me. I guess I have gotten so used to "real" food my taste buds are changing.
I do have to confess I had a few moments I wanted to just say forget it. I didn't feel like cooking. I didn't want to go to the gym. I was just lacking motivation. But I stuck with it. I went to the gym 4 days with 2 of the days being 2 hour workouts. I felt so much better afterwards it was just getting there. I even am starting to notice a difference in my stomach. I am seeing the beginnings of a 2 pack and definite definition on the sides. My clothes are fitting better and overall I feel great. Here are a few progression pics. I still have a long way to go and would like to lose 10 more pounds and tone up.
September 2012
October 2012
October 2012
Dec '12 (left) Jan '13 (right)
Here are my meal plans for week 6:
I do have to confess I had a few moments I wanted to just say forget it. I didn't feel like cooking. I didn't want to go to the gym. I was just lacking motivation. But I stuck with it. I went to the gym 4 days with 2 of the days being 2 hour workouts. I felt so much better afterwards it was just getting there. I even am starting to notice a difference in my stomach. I am seeing the beginnings of a 2 pack and definite definition on the sides. My clothes are fitting better and overall I feel great. Here are a few progression pics. I still have a long way to go and would like to lose 10 more pounds and tone up.
September 2012October 2012
October 2012Dec '12 (left) Jan '13 (right)
Sunday: Loaded Potato Soup and Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Monday: Chicken Veggie Stir Fry
Tuesday: Pampered Chef Easy Pasta Carbonara
Wednesday: Taco Soup
Thursday: Night out with Ryan
Friday: Lasagna Roll Ups
Saturday: Dinner out with friends or freezer meal
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Making progress
I have been really good sticking to the meal plan each week and now that we are into week 3 it is starting to become a habit. I had a rough day with the kids yesterday and my husband offered to just pick up dinner. Although it was VERY tempting I told him no and I would still cook.
Eating healthy is also very good for my waist line. I have lost 2 inches since I started working out more and eating better.
Here are my meal plans for weeks 4 and 5. I am trying to stay ahead of it and do it when I have time vs feeling rushed because it is almost grocery store day. That is another thing having this meal plan has helped is no random trips to the store which has saved a TON of money.
I print out a template (which I tried to upload but blogger is being weird) every week and put on the fridge. It keeps me on track making sure whatever I need is ready and defrosted and my husband can just read it and see what is planned vs asking me a hundred questions :)
Week 4:
Monday: Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Tuesday: Grilled Salmon with Herbs with Cous Cous and veggies
Wednesday: Mexican Pizza
Thursday: Orange Chicken with healthy fried rice
Friday: Ryan has inventory so I am not cooking
Saturday: Penne with Sausage and Peas
Sunday: Beef and Cheddar Sliders with Veggie Straws
Week 5:
Monday: Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad
Tuesday: Grilled Pork Chops with Mango Salsa and Veggies
Wednesday: Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo
Thursday: Edamame and Quinoa Stir Fry
Friday:Cajun Maple Mahi Mahi
Saturday: Jerk-Rubbed London Broil with Sweet Potatoes
Sunday: Loaded Potato Soup and Gourmet Grilled Cheese
I hope these inspire you and help you find some healthy meals to make for your family.
Eating healthy is also very good for my waist line. I have lost 2 inches since I started working out more and eating better.
Here are my meal plans for weeks 4 and 5. I am trying to stay ahead of it and do it when I have time vs feeling rushed because it is almost grocery store day. That is another thing having this meal plan has helped is no random trips to the store which has saved a TON of money.
I print out a template (which I tried to upload but blogger is being weird) every week and put on the fridge. It keeps me on track making sure whatever I need is ready and defrosted and my husband can just read it and see what is planned vs asking me a hundred questions :)
Week 4:
Monday: Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Tuesday: Grilled Salmon with Herbs with Cous Cous and veggies
Wednesday: Mexican Pizza
Thursday: Orange Chicken with healthy fried rice
Friday: Ryan has inventory so I am not cooking
Saturday: Penne with Sausage and Peas
Sunday: Beef and Cheddar Sliders with Veggie Straws
Week 5:
Monday: Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad
Tuesday: Grilled Pork Chops with Mango Salsa and Veggies
Wednesday: Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo
Thursday: Edamame and Quinoa Stir Fry
Friday:Cajun Maple Mahi Mahi
Saturday: Jerk-Rubbed London Broil with Sweet Potatoes
Sunday: Loaded Potato Soup and Gourmet Grilled Cheese
I hope these inspire you and help you find some healthy meals to make for your family.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Meal Plan Weeks 2 and 3
I decided to go ahead and get a jump start on my meal plans for the next few weeks. I have done pretty well this week on sticking to the plan even though I have wanted to not cook a few days. This has been really good for my family so far as well. It has given us a chance to sit down each night and have dinner as a family. I know this will be hard as they get older due to sports and activities they are going to have.
The meals are below with links to each recipe. If there is not a link and you want the recipe just let me know. The big part of this is I am trying to stick to clean eating as much as I can and stay away from processed foods for the most part. This will also save us money by not going out to eat.
Week 2 (January 6-13)
Sunday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with the stock from the whole chicken from Saturday
Monday: Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese
Tuesday: Crockpot Chili with corn, black beans and ground turkey
Wednesday: Broiled Lemon Pepper Talapia with Veggies
Thursday: Tandoori Chicken with Raita and Salad
Friday: White Chicken Chili
Saturday: Steak and Caesar Salad
Sunday: Grilled Chicken Pizza
Week 3 (January 14-20)
Monday: Red Hot Fusilli
Tuesday: Steak Salad with Mixed Baby Greens
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Thursday: Chicken, Apple and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches with Parsnip Fries
Friday: Winter Vegetable Stew with Butter Lettuce Salad
Saturday: Quinoa Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Salmon and Black Olives
Sunday: Oven Broiled BBQ Chicken with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
I am also doing pretty good with working out. This week was a little different because the kids are out of school and Tuesday was a holiday. My plan is to go Monday for core and spin, Tuesday for spin, Wednesday for spin, Friday for core and spin. I may go Thursday some weeks but I plan on that being my off days and I can run errands or just have me time while the kids are at school.
I am hoping all this will get those 15 pounds off I would like to lose or more importantly get me back into the jeans I wore after I had Zach. My main goal is for a healthier me and to teach my kids how to live a healthy life and stay active.
The meals are below with links to each recipe. If there is not a link and you want the recipe just let me know. The big part of this is I am trying to stick to clean eating as much as I can and stay away from processed foods for the most part. This will also save us money by not going out to eat.
Week 2 (January 6-13)
Sunday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with the stock from the whole chicken from Saturday
Monday: Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese
Tuesday: Crockpot Chili with corn, black beans and ground turkey
Wednesday: Broiled Lemon Pepper Talapia with Veggies
Thursday: Tandoori Chicken with Raita and Salad
Friday: White Chicken Chili
Saturday: Steak and Caesar Salad
Sunday: Grilled Chicken Pizza
Week 3 (January 14-20)
Monday: Red Hot Fusilli
Tuesday: Steak Salad with Mixed Baby Greens
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Thursday: Chicken, Apple and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches with Parsnip Fries
Friday: Winter Vegetable Stew with Butter Lettuce Salad
Saturday: Quinoa Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Salmon and Black Olives
Sunday: Oven Broiled BBQ Chicken with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
I am also doing pretty good with working out. This week was a little different because the kids are out of school and Tuesday was a holiday. My plan is to go Monday for core and spin, Tuesday for spin, Wednesday for spin, Friday for core and spin. I may go Thursday some weeks but I plan on that being my off days and I can run errands or just have me time while the kids are at school.
I am hoping all this will get those 15 pounds off I would like to lose or more importantly get me back into the jeans I wore after I had Zach. My main goal is for a healthier me and to teach my kids how to live a healthy life and stay active.
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