...And now for your next Mamavation Monday installment. Behold! Our Christmas tree. Now that snow has blessed our region we are getting outside more as a family. Yes, the sun draws us, as does the snow. Call us crazy, but we just enjoy getting outside. The vitamin D does us a lot of good here in the Pacific Northwest.
So no scale shot this week. The family is all snug in their beds and I want a week off. Last week showed no movement on the scale, so mentally I will take a week break. Next week I promise to be front and center.
As for last week's goals, well I started off with a bang and made up a big batch of sauteed chard & poached eggs over brown rice. As always, it was delicious! If brown rice isn't your thing, use any grain as a base. We also enjoy couscous.
This recipe is beyond simple! Sweat a bit of onion and garlic in a pan with olive oil. Add a cup of chicken stock or vegetarian chicken like seasoning and water. Then toss in a big bunch of torn & washed chard. It will cook down. Let it wilt a touch, then make 4 small "nest" in the chard and break an egg in the hole. Cover and let it simmer till your eggs reach desired done-ness. Scoop up an egg and chard and serve it over your desired grain. Use a little of your excess stock from the pan to pour over your rice mixture. Enjoy!
Last Week's Goals: Pilates - I did one video twice last week
Squats & Lunges - I started the week strong, but had forgotten by Thursday
New grain recipes - I used brown rice, but couldn't find a quinoa recipe that caught my interest
2 lbs by the new year - Still working on it!
New Goals: Shred- Workout 2x this week
Pilates - 3x this week
Food Challenge - Bean recipes this week
Hydration - 10 glasses a day!
Start a Food/Exercise Journal - log and record
I can do this! I don't think my goals are too difficult. I just hope I am challenging myself enough. It is hard to be my own coach. I am also kicking around the idea of applying to be a Mamavation Mom. I worry that not enough people know me, and in the end it is votes that counts. Of course I would love the extra coaching and help... as well as the accountability! Though I am not so keen on putting my weight-loss pics all over the internet. I will keep thinking about it and I know if this campaign isn't for me, there will be one for me soon.
As for Mamavation TV? No episode this week. Instead there is a HUGE twitter party going on Monday night (tonight... 12/13) 5 pm PST. Go to Mamavation.com for more information. They will be giving away some awesome prizes including EA Sports Active 2 game sets. I am dying to get my hands on one of those! I will have my fingers crossed all day.
Have a great week everyone! I am off to decorate our Christmas tree.
Definitely apply!!! If anything, you can compete for the $500 in the Move it and lose it challenge! You don't have to know everyone. You just have to want it. 2 campaigns ago, I didn't know any of the applicants, so I just watched the videos and chose who to vote for.
ReplyDeleteLove that you guys hang as a family outside. we Need to do that more!
Oh, I was going to say, if you want help pushing yourself, we're all here for you!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the holidays and do the best you can. Workout plan is a good one. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks so good...I'm drooling. Who says tasty has to be complex! Mmmmmmmmmm.
ReplyDeletePlease do apply! You have my support. I have an affinity with outdoorsy-types who love the PNW (I miss it!) Also thanks for that chard poached egg basket trick, I will try that. I do poached eggs... I do chard, using it as a basket sounds fun. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteOkay. You've done it. I am motivated to buy chard at the market tomorrow and give it a try. That meal looked delish.
ReplyDeleteThat chard recipe looks yummy! I am always looking for new recipes for greens. I love them! (I totally agree with you about a mamavation recipe sharing section!)
ReplyDeleteGood luck this week, your goals look great. Beans are a great filling food with lots of fiber. Perfect for winter! As for Mamavation Mom, I say go for it! I am going to apply again, and we'll see what happens. :)
Sounds like you have a good plan for the week ahead. Great photo of you with the tree. STRONG MOMMA!
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