Not only the Holiday....

So, not only do holidays throw me off eating clean, but so do my monthly cramps (sorry that might be too much info.) We'll all have our ups and downs when our bodies start craving for something sweet. Usually a piece of fruit can satisfy my sweet tooth, but not around that time of month. So, what do I do? I indulge and then move on. I'll finish off the pumpkin pie in my fridge and eat the bag of peanut M&M's that I found in my pantry and then cry because I can't find anything else that's chocolate, THEN move on (true story from today). I think having someone or something to motivate yourself can help get yourself back on track. I like looking at bodybuilding.com or JamieEason.com. This is Jamie Eason, who's a fitness model. I don't think I'll necessarily ever get my body to look like hers, but I do feel like I can get close. Her website has great advise and workouts. That's where I get most of my stuff from.

Eating and Working Out

Holidays always throw me off my regimen of working out everyday and eating somewhat healthy. I made a huge Thanksgiving dinner which resulted in tons of leftover. We ate leftovers 3 days straight (plus lots of eggnog, pumpkin pie, ice cream and brownies) and now I'm really paying for it. I should have just thrown it all away, but I'm not one to waste food especially if it took me 8 hours to make it. Anyways, here's my routine for the next few weeks till Christmas (then during Christmas break I'm going to undo all the hard work that I'm going to put into these next few weeks and the cycle continues until I decide to really get serious.) I'd post more before and after photos, but maybe I'll just post an after photo to save myself some embarrassment.

Diet:

7:00 a.m. – Protein shake (Whey) and an apple or banana with a tbsp of peanut butter

9:30 a.m. – 5 egg whites and 1/3 cup oatmeal

12:00 p.m. – 2 turkey muffins (“think clean meat loaf recipe, but with lean ground turkey”) or tuna salad

3:00 p.m. – 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese with oatmeal and fresh berries or 1/2 a grapefruit.

6:00 p.m. – 5 oz grilled chicken breast with a cup of steamed broccoli and sweet potato and 11 almonds

9:00 p.m. – Protein shake (Casein)

Workout:

Monday – Back and Biceps 30 second sprints on the treadmill for 30 min. (ex. 30 sec at 9 then rest for 30 sec)
Tuesday – Shoulders and abs (I do step-ups, squat jumps or lunge jumps between each set)
Wednesday – Gymnastics
Thursday – Light chest and Triceps 30 min cardio (run or elliptical)
Friday – Legs and 20 min cardio
Saturday – Gymnastics
Sunday – Church

I'm grateful for...

Food!

Who was I kidding when I thought I was going to post something everyday, but it doesn't really matter because I think 2 maybe 3 people really care to check my blog anyways, so maybe I should give up the blog thing and move onto FB only. Anyone protest? Anyways....

Happy Thanksgiving!

I really love Thanksgiving mostly because of the food. This year we're keeping it low-key, just Mason, Miya, Emi and myself. I slaved away in the kitchen all morning and afternoon just so I can eat all the Thanksgiving food my mom and grandma use to make every year. I did switch things up a bit and tried to make things a little healthier. Here was my menu:

Roast Turkey with Chestnut and Sage Stuffing

Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts and Sage

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Yam Casserole

Cranberry Sauce

Orange Rolls

Pumpkin Pie

Next Year I don't think I'll do anything with Chestnuts those suckers are hard to peel. Everything turned out yummo!

I'm grateful for...

All my family!

I know I already said family, but I never mentioned all my other family members. Mason and I've both been so blessed with amazing families. I love how different they are, yet similar in many ways. Everyone is so loving, supportive, and everyone in my family is pretty funny. I love you Family! There are so many pictures to choose from , but here are few that I love (I hope I don't leave anyone out:

I'm grateful for...

Friends!

Sorry this post doesn't have any pictures, mostly because I don't want to accidentally leave someone out. I am grateful for all the friends I've made in my life that uplifted me and made me want to be a better person. I'm grateful for the support I've received from friends and all the girl's night outings. Thank you to all my friends! I love you all!

This is one of my favorite books as a kid. Friends have always played a big part in my life.

I am grateful for...

MY FAMILY!

With Thanksgiving coming up I'd like to try and post everyday something I am really grateful for. There are so many things I'm grateful for, but my own family is definitely one of the top things I am most grateful.

I love my silly girls in this photo. They are always trying to make me laugh.

Emi is so silly with her purses and backpacks. She has to have one or the other when ever we go out. I love that she loves to snuggle all the time too.

Miya is the sweetest girl. She is always trying to make our family happy whether it be hugs or picking things up around the house.

Mason is an amazing father and husband. I'm grateful how he teaches our girls with love and patience. I love his spontaneity, like when he makes me breakfast in bed for no reason and his persistence on keeping me happy.

I love my family!

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