I want to throw a couple fist pumps in the air for warmer weather. Do you feel me or what???

I know I’m random but that’s me… now since it’s Wednesday lets get into the food talk.

I’m linking up with the What I ate Wednesday Crew over on Arman’s Blog today to share my food journal with you from Monday.

People make the comment a lot about eating for 2 when you are pregnant and that’s not really the case. You only need about an extra 300 calories a day but let me tell you some days I do feel like I am eating for 2 and my appetite has been increasing.

On Monday I woke up at 5:45am for 2 reasons. 1. My body knew I had to get going and ready to teach our new Group Power workout and 2. I had to pee.

I woke up a little tired but chugged some water and sipped on a little bit of coffee as I whipped together breakfast.

2 eggs, sautéed spinach with olive oil & potatoes. This is my regular simple healthy & filling breakfast.

I headed to the YMCA around 7am to teach GROUP POWER. It was an awesome workout and I’m sure every inch of my body will feel it tomorrow.

I refueled with a banana and a chocolate shakeology which is hard to see in this picture.

and some random the Good Bean Sea Salt chickpeas. Ava was eating them and she made them sound good!

We headed back to the Y for my second class. I got a good sweat and I left the class STARVING. I said it to Ava on the car ride home and she said Mommy are you starving and I said yesssssss. She’s too funny.

I quickly came home to heat up some leftovers.

Chicken Marsala, roasted potatoes, carrots & broccoli. I wish I could have had seconds but there was none left.

I also ate this delicious orange.

I’m on an orange kick and I feel like my day is not complete without one. Costco sells them in a giant box so it will last me a couple weeks!

My metabolism must’ve been kicked in high gear because my hunger came a lot quicker then it normally does. Around 2:15 I needed a snack.

I opted for a peanut butter sandwich. I needed something that would fill me up for a while.

In the late afternoon we went for a long walk with Cooper. As much as my body didn’t want to move, I knew he needed the exercise so we made it happen. I literally was spent after the walk but it was time to cook dinner.

I decided to make a simple lean beef taco salad. We topped our salad with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, salsa, ground beef & guacamole. It was so delicious. I also had tortilla chips with this and a second serving

Because this day needed another meal I snacked on a yogurt with mixed berries & granola while Marc and I watched the episode of Scandal from last Thursday.

WOW it was a good one. If you haven’t seen the show I definitely recommend you watch it on Netflix. This season has been awesome.

Your turn: What’s something delicious you have eaten this week? 

What is your favorite night time snack?

I’m staying positive, working through it but I sure do hope all of this ends ASAP. On a good note I know my body needs healthy foods so I’m trying my best to fuel with healthy meals and of course I’m listening more towards my healthy cravings!

I’m linking up with the WIAW crew over on Laura’s Blog today to share my food journal with you from Monday.

Monday morning I popped right out of bed. i was nervous and anxious because I had to teach the new Group Power routine and to be honest I didn’t get to practice as much as I would’ve liked, but I knew I would be fine.

I started off with a glass of water and a cup of 1/2 calf pumpkin coffee. I needed an extra boost to get going!! I’ve been avoiding coffee so I got the kick I needed

Breakfast was 2 eggs scrambled with spinach & potatoes.

Group power was a success… and my body was ready to refuel right after. I decided to have a Chocolate Peanut Oatmega Bar. I haven’t had one in a while and I knew I needed a good dose of protein. I also had a banana and some mixed nuts. 

At one point during my Group Power class i started to lose my voice, but my sore throat didn’t get worse so that was awesome.

At 10:30am I taught my active older adults fitness class we had a fairly large group and I mixed it up a lot today so I’m sure everyone will feel it tomorrow.

I’m so thankful that Marc food prepped for me on Sunday. He wins the award for best husband. I was so happy when I opened the fridge to find leftover Lean Beef & Veggie chili and I topped it with avocado. This recipe is actually paleo if that’s something you follow.

Chili is always extra tasty on a really cold day, it warmed me right up! This recipe was actually one that I came up with a year or so ago and I’m so glad we brought it back out. It’s so tasty.

I also had one of these Sweet Potato & Spinach cakes. I shared the recipe yesterday so check it out!

Ava didn’t finish her baby carrots and string cheese at lunch so I ended up snacking on half of those. I hate throwing food out.

Ava napped for me and I was SUPER thankful because I got to do work and most importantly sit down and rest for a bit.

In the afternoon I was craving strawberries but I knew I needed to balance it with something else. I opted for a Siggi’s Vanilla yogurt. This is my FAVORITE yogurt. One because the ingredients are clean and simple and two they taste great!

I also snacked on some sunflower seeds!

I’m finally starting to cook again. I missed it for sure but I wouldn’t even really call this meal cooking. I made some chicken cutlets, a baked sweet potato, peas and a tossed salad. This is like the easiest meal to throw together in 20 minutes.

The chicken was amazing, everything else I could’ve done without hha.

Around 730pm I was getting Ava ready for bed and decided I wanted a little snack. I sliced up some granny smith apples and of course some little toddler hands made their way into this bowl. I didn’t mind sharing!!

I also snacked on a KIND Maple Pumpkin Seed bar. These things are so good. They are chewy, crunchy and I’m obsessed with the hint of salt!

That wraps up my day of food.

What’s something yummy you ate? 

Are you fan of KIND bars?

In case you missed my post yesterday be sure to check it out for a chance to win a FREE BAG OF FIGGY POPS!!

This week is a short one for me and I’m SO excited for another long weekend with my family. It’s been a great holiday season but after this weekend I’m ready to get back to a schedule and some “healthier” eating. Do you agree?? I have been eating healthy about 85% of the time but I would like to bump it to 90% which means not randomly grabbing a leftover chocolate cookie to snack on after breakfast

I’m linking up with the What I ate Wednesday crew over on Laura’s Blog Today, to share my food journal with you from Monday.

I woke up starving Monday morning and the first thing I could think about was getting my belly full. I made 2 Scrambled Eggs with peppers & potatoes, 1/2 cup of coffee, and a glass of water. This meal never fails.

After Group Power I was STARVING and my body needed to refuel immediately. While I was packing up my stuff in the room I drank my protein shake and I ate the banana in the car!

Once I got home I made myself a piece of toast topped with avocado and egg whites. I also finished Ava’s eggs that were on her plate from breakfast.. I don’t waste any food.

Oh and this Chocolate chip cookie made it into my morning. Thank goodness they are officially GONE!

I headed back to the YMCA around 1015 to teach my Fit For Life class. It was a challenging workout for the group and everyone left feeling good. Once again my belly was rumbling and I decided I was going to make a quick lunch at home. I had the same thing as last week, go figure. It’ probably because I HATE deciding what to eat. When there’s stuff in the fridge I just grab it and eat it. Sometimes my laziness with food gets the best of me.

A chicken salad pita sandwich. With a side of veggie & cabbage soup. I apologize for no picture, I will blame my hunger on that one.

In the afternoon I opted for a string cheese, I gave a TINY piece to Cooper because he heard me open the cheese drawer and came running. I couldn’t say no. I also had some baby carrots and watermelon.

Dinner was my favorite meal of the day. Marc cooked dinner and basically surprised me with a delicious meal. I knew we were having steak but I didn’t know what else he put together. First I had some salad.

That was an appetizer because I was so hungry. It wasn’t fancy but it did the job.

Then we had steak with a balsamic reduction, roasted sun chokes, and parsnip fries!

It was healthy & tasty, my kinda meal. I’m pretty much all for Marc cooking. Whenever he cooks I know it’s going to taste amazing. I also love the fact that he cooked and cleaned up everything. I hate doing dishes so this was awesome, I felt very spoiled.

Because my night is never complete without some sort of snack. I cut up a nice size bowl of strawberries and also ate a random bowl of leftover mashed potatoes.

I guess since I only had veggies and meat for dinner my body was saying give me carbs. Or I just wanted them

Your turn: What’s something yummy you ate this week?

Are you looking forward to getting back on track in the New Year? 

Lets just pretend okay!?

I am linking up with the What I ate Wednesday group to share my food journal with you from yesterday!

I woke up early and the first thing I wanted to do was cook breakfast. I quickly made myself 2 scrambled eggs with peppers & potatoes. It looks messy but it was delicious & filled up my belly.

Around 9am after my training sessions, I was hungry again. This seemed a little early but I went with it and had a banana. 

 Which wasn’t enough because 2 seconds later I reached for a bran muffin.

Marc had the day off so he drove me to get my car fixed. I had a pretty low tire and I needed a new one. While my car got fixed we took Cooper to the dog park to play. We picked up my car and then Marc was so kind to pick us up some food from Garden Catering.

I got a GC/GV Wrap (grilled chicken and grilled veggies) It was SO good and totally hit the spot. I also snacked on some of Ava’s french fries (those are my weakness)

In the afternoon I did some computer work and ad an appointment I have been eating a lot of salad these last couple days. We had so much leftover from the weekend and I hate wasting food.

For an afternoon snack, I had an apple, some cheese and crackers.

Dinner was a last minute throw together. Marc wanted steak, so he went to the store and bought some. We also had some roasted yukon gold potatoes, sliced zucchini, and roasted SUNCHOKES. I capitalized the sun chokes because they are amazing and need to be highlighted. We don’t always see them in the store but when we do, they are put in the cart. If you like artichokes you will love these.

After dinner I got ready for my boot camp class. I had planned a hard workout as usual everyone left feeling sweaty and tired. Mission accomplished and I know it was worth all the pain.

I refueled with a Cookie Dough Quest Bar some raspberries

It was a great day of food in the books for me.

Your turn!!

What’s something yummy you ate yesterday?

Have you ever tried an oatmega bar?

I am a huge fan of the meal plan, it’s balanced, allows for any foods, and it makes me feel satisfied and healthy!!

I am linking up with the WIAW crew to share my food journal from Monday. It’s a day of eats using the 21 day fix meal plan!

I started my morning off with a glass of water and 1/2 cup of coffee! I woke up feeling energized from the extra hour of sleep this weekend, so to be honest I barely touched my coffee!!

I did tons of meal prep on Sunday so I already had my breakfast potato hash browns ready to go. I made 2 eggs over easy, had my usual sauteed spinach w/olive oil and lots of those delicious potatoes. I could eat this every day (and I do on most days)

(1 Green, 1 yellow, 1 red, 1 tsp)

I taught Group Power and after lifting a little heavier I left feeling a little jell-o-e all over. I refueled with a banana, a protein shake and oatmeal with peanut butter and a random bag of carrots

(1 purple, 1 yellow, 1 red, 2 tsp, 1 green)

After a quick trip home we headed back to the YMCA for my 2nd class.

Thanks again to meal prep, I had lunch prepared: Turkey Meatballs over Spaghetti Squash.

Also a Granny Smith Apple and avocado! The avocado was random, but that’s because I cut some for Ava and she didn’t want it

(1 red, 1 1/2 green, 1 purple, 1 blue)

I did a couple hours worth of work on the computer, I probably should’ve showered at this point but I didn’t because I was afraid to wake Ava up from her nap! I’m glad I used her nap time to get work done.

Once she woke up I made a quick Chocolate Shakeology with Peanut Butter Powder. This snack fueled me for our long walk with Cooper. It was 65 degrees out so we took advantage of the weather. I also snacked on some sunflower seeds

(1 red, 1 orange) I didn’t count the PB2, I guess it would be an extra teaspoon but it’s only 20 calories for a tbsp

Marc wanted Steak for dinner so that’s what we had We both love steak. It’s such an easy meal to cook up so I’m never against it. With our steak we had sweet potatoes & roasted brussel sprouts!

(1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 tsp)

For some reason on Mondays, my appetite is ravenous. I had some Good Bean Sea Salt Chickpeas and Marc and I also shared a bowl of grapes & strawberries

(1 yellow, 1 purple)

It was a yummy day of eating for me. The 21 day fix has helped me stay on top of my food prep and when I prep I make smarter choices. It’s an overall win in my books.

What is something yummy you ate yesterday?

For those of you who have done the 21 day fix, what is your biggest challenge with the meal plan?

]]> http://thefitskool.com/?feed=rss2&p=8489 4 http://thefitskool.com/?p=8261 http://thefitskool.com/?p=8261#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:50:09 +0000 http://thefitskool.com/?p=8261 Continue reading →]]> Happy Wednesday everyone!!

This week is once again a busy one, but it’s also a short work week for Marc and I. We have my best friends wedding this weekend and I am super excited for the festivities to begin.

I know my blog posts are sporadic these past 2 weeks but hang in there with me, after this weekend I feel like my time is freeing up a bit more!! I feel like every day I have something new and exciting to share with you, its really just finding the time to sit down for 30+ minutes to write out my thoughts, my experiences and my tips with you!

I’m linking up with the WIAW crew to share my food journal with you from Monday.

I chose Monday because I was busy and on-the-go but I still made health conscious decisions.

My morning started off early in preparation for my Group Power class. Monday mornings always feel a bit tougher to get out of bed, but for some reason I woke up before my alarm that morning and I went with it. I quickly got changed made some coffee and started whipping up my breakfast.

I had 2 eggs spinach toast homemade pumpkin spice coffee! It was delicious. This morning was a bit different for me. Ava was still sleeping when I left the house at 710am and I usually get to see her before I leave for work but I didn’t!! It definitely felt weird, but I was excited to see her after my class when she was playing at daycare

After my group power workout I always refuel with a simple vanilla protein shake mixed with water.

That class makes my appetite come back in full force. I also had a banana and oatmeal with peanut butter.

I usually have about an hour to eat a snack and get Ava a snack and changed in between my 2 classes, but it doesn’t seem like an hour the time flies and we are back at the YMCA for my second class (Fit For Life). I really worked them hard on Monday and I could tell by the end everyone was tired but was excited for some of the new exercises we practiced. It was great.

For lunch I ate 1/2 of my leftover chicken marsala with mixed veggies & potatoes.

SOOO GOOD.

I also ate this delicious apple.

While Ava napped I did coaching & computer work. My new 21 day challenge started on Monday so I had a lot of stuff to complete and I was thankful for a long nap so I could get everything done

My afternoon snack was this yummy Vanilla Shakeology with Raspberries & more peanut butter!

It was super filling and fueled me for our 30 minute walk with Cooper. By the time I got home I started cooking dinner. Ava didn’t want to help me so she played with her toys instead.

I made another HELLO FRESH meal. It was Coriander & Cumin crusted chicken with Israeli Couscous salad, roasted zucchini, goat cheese, shallots and caramelized lemon.

My taste buds loved this dish and I’m really loving the new recipes and ingredients I’m using through this company. I’ve learned a few new tricks in the kitchen and it really excites me for some future cooking.

After dinner Cooper & Ava played in the yard while Marc did some yard work. She loved the leaves and it was nice to be outside on a crisp fall night!! Once Ava was asleep a whole lot of NOTHING and snacked on an orange & some veggie chips!

It was a great day!!

What’s something yummy you ate yesterday or this week?

Have you ever tried roasting a lemon before?

]]> http://thefitskool.com/?feed=rss2&p=8261 0 http://thefitskool.com/?p=5643 http://thefitskool.com/?p=5643#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:35:55 +0000 http://thefitskool.com/?p=5643 Continue reading →]]> We are half way through the week and I’m full of energy thanks to my clean eating and of course my big challenge group that is keeping me super motivated and excited!

I am happy to share another WIAW (What I ate Wednesday) post thanks to Jenn.

Yesterday I woke up around 6am, started my day with a big old glass of water and then about 20 minutes later drank a cup of coffee with a little almond milk.

Breakfast was SO good. I figured I would give measurement details again like last week because we are focusing on portions with our clean eating challenge. I had a VEGGIE SCRAMBLE 1 egg, 1 cup egg whites, 1 tsp olive oil with 1/4 cup diced peppers + 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 medium potato sliced. I love breakfast.

Snack time was 2 Celery Stalks with 1 tsp almond butter  

and a banana.

I have decided that salads at lunch time work for me.. salads at dinner do not and I can’t tell you why!! So for lunch I had a LARGE SALAD (this picture makes it looks small) 2 cups mixed greens, 1/4 cup avocado, 1/2 cucumber, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 1 piece of grilled dijon chicken, 1 tbsp balsamic with olive oil.

I also had 2 deli slices of turkey (not pictured) I ate this after my afternoon workout.

Mid-afternoon I had a Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries & 1 tbsp crushed almonds

Before dinner I took Cooper and Ava for a walk.. I thought it was warmer out then it was so we didn’t last long because Ava didn’t have gloves on!

Food that’s ready to go in the fridge is always my style. I had Leftover Chicken Stir fry (broccoli asparagus, eggplant) with 1/2 cup brown rice for dinner. I didn’t measure the chicken or veggies sorry!

Post Boot Camp I had a Chocolate Shakeology while watching New Girl! Does anyone else love that show?

Before I wrap this up.. can I tell you that on Monday Marc and I threw out our leftover Chocolate lava cakes from this weekend. Do you know how HARD that was for me?? I thought about them sitting in the garbage and it kinda got me sad.  BUTTTT I feel better without that sugar and sometimes I feel like when I eat sugary desserts it just makes me want more. Do you feel me?

I am happy to say that I have had no cravings today and I thank that to not eating any sugar or packaged products!

Do you find eating sugar makes you crave sugar?

What was your favorite healthy meal or snack from yesterday?

I am linking up with Jenn for another WIAW (What I ate Wednesday) post.

First things first. I always get up and chug a large glass of water. It gets me going and staying hydrated is so important. I followed it up with a cup of coffee and a splash of milk.

Breakfast was 1 egg + 1 cup egg whites with 3/4 mushrooms & squash. Plus a whole grain english muffin.

Mid morning I had my usual banana

and a leveled teaspoon of peanut butter. Normally I would do a heaping spoonful or two but following my clean eating challenge I had to do it right!

I also had a serving of baby carrots a little later.

Lunch was leftovers. Salmon, a sweet potato & green beans!

With a side of almonds too.

My afternoon snack was a BIG SALAD with 2 cups romainne, 1/4 cup cucumbers, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 1 stalk celery & balsamic and olive oil dressing, salt & pepper

 plus a medium size granny smith apple!

Before Boot Camp I made a quick and easy dinner. Zoodles with a turkey meat sauce. (I had 1 cup zucchini + 1 cup of the meat sauce) This meal came together in 15 minutes flat. Ava devoured hers and I enhaled mine because she ate so fast!

After class I had my Chocolate Shakeology filled to the brim! (1 scoop mix, 1 cup ice, 1 cup water) I am really enjoying the flavor of this shake, and it keeps me full for the night which is a double bonus.

I hope this sample day will help motivate you to keep your foods clean & nutritious! (sorry for the crazy pictures, I’m not a photographer!)

What time of day is the hardest part for you to stick to a healthy eating plan? 

Do you have the willpower it takes to stick to a plan?

I am linking up with Jenn for yet another WIAW (What I ate Wednesday) post. Here is my food journal from yesterday.

For breakfast I kept it simple with 2 eggs over sauteed spinach and a baked potato with olive oil & sea salt. Delicious.

After shoveling a lot of snow I had a banana with a spoonful of peanut butter on the side. Then I completed my real workout of the day.

Since boot camp was canceled, I figured I would get my workout done early and I am glad I did because it gave me enery.

We played with Ava around the house and then had a delicious warm lunch. A bowl full of Lentil & Veggie soup with a sweet potato on the side. Lentils are so filling and super nutritious. Ava even enjoyed it.

I also had a greek yogurt with strawberries and granola.

The afternoon got a little lazy, maybe its from just being home all day but I watched some TV, did some laundry and watched Cooper play in the snow.

Mid-Afternoon I snacked on an orange and a turkey lettuce wrap with avocado & tomato! I also snacked on some baby carrots

For dinner we decided to try something new. I made Paleo Stuffed Peppers using ground chicken as the base. In the mix was cauliflower, tomatoes, onions & seasonings! On the side we had some Roasted Sunchokes in olive oil…. they are SO good. Basically they taste like an artichoke french fry. (more to come on sunchokes)

Because no winter storm is complete with out a glass of red wine.. I indulged and had a glass of red wine with Marc and we snacked on some plantain chips. It was a super relaxing way to end the night!

What was something yummy you ate yesterday?

Do you enjoy soup in the winter?

I am linking up with Jenn to share WIAW (What I ate Wednesday) or in this case what I ate Tuesday.

My morning began with a cup of coffee, 2 eggs served over spinach, 2 pieces of toast, a spoon full of guacamole and blackberries. I try to eat a big breakfast every day so I can power through my day. If I don’t eat a big enough breakfast I feel like my day crumbles and I am constantly hungry.

After training around 10am, I had 1/2 of a leftover baked potato topped with eggs and peppers with some olive oil. It was delicious and eggs always make for a great morning snack.

For lunch I had leftovers again. Are you surprised? Salmon with sliced sweet potatoes and 2 stuffed mushrooms! It was simple & delicious

Also not pictured was a granny smith apple that I had right before lunch!

Around 3pm I veggied out with a big salad. My salad had cucumbers, tomato, celery, carrots, avocado & a red wine vinigarette dressing. Salads are the easiest way for me to add veggies and feel satisfied. (I need my afternoon snack to have veggies because it keeps me full until dinner) I noticed when I have fruit & yogurt or something like that I don’t stay as full.

My pre boot camp fuel was Homemade Chicken Soup with Kale, Celery, & Carrots. I drizzled some olive oil on top and sprinkled some parmesan cheese in the mix.

After Boot Camp class I needed something filling so I had a Protein Shake with almond milk & banana.

I was still hungry so I balanced my snack out with a scoop of peanut butter right out of the jar!

Yum!

What did you eat yesterday that was tasty?

What is your favorite morning snack?