Where did the week go?
I think my days were pretty repetitive... wake up and get through all the hustle and bustle of getting two toddlers up and going. Then outside in the sunshine to pick strawberries and peas, meals, playtime and before I know it bedtime routine was upon me.
On the upside, I did get in a few bike rides, walks and yoga with my children. But, I was exhausted this week and am needing a break from this non-stop schedule. What is really missing is more time for me. While I was a Mamavation Mom I put myself, my workout and my food needs first. Okay, now I need to get back to some of that. I do not want the mountains of laundry and dishes to return, but I want my confidence to find a place in this new crazy life of mine.
So this week I am back to the basics of last campaigns first week: planning. It is such a simple concept, but it works. Plan meals, plan workouts and follow through. Yeah, the last one needs all my focus. If you see me on twitter, send me a tweet asking if I am on track. I would really appreciate it.
Meal Plan:
Mon: Fresh Pea Pesto with fresh pasta, salad and fruit
Tues: Chopped Salad with tuna and a strawberry yoghurt parfait
Wed: Margarita Pizza & fruit salad
Thurs: Chef's Requested Steak, wild rice, caprese salad
Fri: Baked Potato bar, green salad & blueberries with cinnamon
Sat: Gyoza, Miso Soup, Cucumber Salad
Workout Plan:
Mon: bike ride, 30 Day Shred
Tues: Trainer Bob's Cardio DVD, pilates DVD
Wed: Top Trainer's Yogini DVD, ab workout
Thurs: bike ride, Supreme 90 Day DVD
Fri: walk, pilates DVD
Sat: 30 Day Shred, dance DVD
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BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by EatSmart Products. Two blogging carnival participants will receive an EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale. To be eligible answer the following blogging carnival question in your weekly Mamavation blog post and mention EatSmart Products with a link back to their site. Link up your post here.
How have you recently stepped up to support someone in your life?
(online or IRL)
One of my favorite parts of Mamavation is the community. Yes, I received so much support as a Mamavation Mom and I am so happy to give it back. As the Mamavation applicants go through hazing and then voting, I am here to support them any way I can.
I try to show support through comment love... don't we all need some now and then? And also through the Mamavation hashtag. I hope all the current applicants feel supported and know they can ask for help and I will be there for them. Feel free to shoot me an email, or find me on twitter (@notimeMom)
*Disclaimer- This post is sponsored by EatSmart Products and I’m writing this to be entered into a EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale giveaway hosted by Mamavation .
Your meal plan sounds wonderful along with the exercising! I like the variety of both. Finding time for us moms is so hard and a constant struggle at least for me it is. I keep trying to remember all the books, things I read and so forth to remind myself to keep going! Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI really wish you were cooking for me. I am seriously tired of deconstructed meals my husband presents me with, lol.
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard to put ourselves as mother's first when we have so much that needs to be done, like the laundry. Too bad there isn't a magical hour that moms receive daily to take care of ourselves alone. I pray you will be able to carve out the time you need to take care of you too.
Thanks so much for thinking about me and supporting me. I really appreciate it!
Your meal plan for the week looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt's one of the joys of being a mom, no? We go back and forth between putting ourselves and our families first. One day it'll all make sense! Best of luck to you this week!
Oh, girl! I am so with you - finding time for my self is like the most dificult think. And I also feel obligated to everyone else to be a good mother, wife, daughter. Just want to breath sometimes. Have a good planning week
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to the toddlers and crazy life some times. Good for you for all of the planning you have! That's a good thing!
ReplyDeleteI'm UBER jealous of your fresh peas :) YUM! You are such a blessing and I'm glad I took the time to call you last week. it was seriously the boost I NEEDED and I wanted to THANK YOU for that!
ReplyDeleteand I LOVE your blog design... I may not have told you that yet!
mmmm...your meal plan sounds yummy. I completely understand and am with you on getting back to me. I guess thats something we both need to work on this week :)
ReplyDeletePlanning is key! I am SUCH a planner... and at times I still struggle to make time and plan for the important things in my life. HUGS
ReplyDeleteI look forward to hearing how your week goes - hit me up if you need any motivation.
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looks like you have a great plan for yourself good luck with your week hugs
ReplyDeletemaybe I also try this meal to be part of my journey on loosing weight.
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