It's Monday again and time to check in on the Mamavation -scale. Every week lately seems to fly by. As a Stay-at-home Mom I am never bored. Small victories! Xe won, skirmishes might be lost but the bigger battles are never conceded.
My son is finally potty-trained. Can I get a hallelujah? It has only been nearly 2 years in the making. This is a huge non-scale victory for me and weight off my shoulders. My son turns 4 in 3 weeks and we have gone back and forth doing the potty dance since he was 2. Now, I get to focus on my daughter. Wish me luck!
I am officially kicking off this week by stating that I am not trying to get my body back after baby anymore. I am now trying to get my body ready for baby. I love the motivation I am feeling!
So what is the game plan?
I am finishing up the #100DayBurpeeChallenge, wish me luck! I am also making the pledge to get 1/2 hour of exercise a day and 12,000 steps a day. *Gulp* My steps have dropped off a little since I have been spending more time in the kitchen and blogging. I need to find more balance to be healthier. I am also trying to build up the nerve to get back on the treadmill and conquer my C25K fears.
And for nutrition?
Here is my meal plan for the week:
Mon. - Zucchini, brown rice and black bean skillet meal, homemade applesauce & asian pears
Tues. - Lemon & kale baked pasta, fresh tomatoes
Wed. - Quinoa & black bean bowls (I love these!) with apple slices
Thur. - Leftovers
Fri. - Kale & sausage soup with salad
Sat. - Butternut squash, spinach & black bean burritos, salsa and chips
Sun. Leftovers
I'm still rocking the #NoFastFood challenge and have only eaten out twice this month in a sit down restaurant. No drive-thrus, quick grabs on the go or junk eating. Truly, I would love to try for an entire month of home cooked meals, but even I need a break every once in a while.
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BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Grunt Style. Two blogging carnival participants will receive a shirt from Grunt Style. Answer the following question in your blog post and link back to the Grunt Style website. Link up your post here.
Question: What parts of your body are you especially proud of right now? What makes you love them?
I think my legs are amazing because they have carried me all around the world, my back is great because it supports the rest of my body and allows me to carry and hug my children and my hands create what we eat every day.
*Disclaimer - This post is sponsored by Grunt Style and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women
I love the idea of a #nofastfood challenge. Also? that nsv is awesome - hooray for him (and you!)
ReplyDeleteI love reading your meal plans- they always give me some new and awesome ideas for my own meal planning! :)
Congratulations, potty training is a great victory for both of you! Your meal plan sound delicious. Good luck this week.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo on the potty training and wooo on the prepping for baby plan!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting your son potty trained! I'm going through this hell presently. I can't wait for it to finally click.
ReplyDeleteGreat goals. After seeing one of the couch to 5k training days I think I might want to try it soon. I've never been a runner, but wish I had been.
I know you can do it!
I must admit that I've never read your blog before. It's sad because I want to thank you for all the great healthy ideas for meals.I'll definitely be an avid reader from now on!
Again congratulations on the non scale vitory! Can't wait to support you along your way to your goals!
HALLELUJAH at the potty training! Don't be afraid of the C25K! Just do it! You can do it! Great job on your victories this week.
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO for potty training!!! My youngest is 3.5 and is so anti-toilet it's ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteJen@FoodFamilyFitness