So I finished up my 7 day eat clean challenge on Saturday and I lost almost 3 lbs in that 7 day period. I was soo happy to see I was finally back in the 130s on the scale yesterday, totally made it worth it! Yesterday I indulged in a few treats and the scale wasn't as pretty this morning ;) It definitely helps to cut out those sweets, pop, junk etc!
As I was browsing facebook today I saw that the Bikini Body Mommy Challenge starts up again today! I've seen this before and have wanted to do it. Now that it starts again today, I thought it would be the perfect time to join in! It seems pretty doable. She posts 20 minute work out videos on youtube every day (I think you get Sundays as a day of rest). You can check out Day 1 Here!
I've also started another 6 week BMI challenge last Friday with a few friends. It's SO good to have goals and accountability.
I've eaten pretty good so far today, had a big bowl of raspberries (yummy!) and one of my Healthy peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip, cranberry bars I made Saturday (recipe here!).
I'm about to head to the gym on my lunch hour, have Zumba at church tonight AND going to do the Bikini Body Mommy challenge video Day 1 today, so hopefully that's a great jump start for this week!
I'll check in later this week with how I'm eating and how the Bikini Body Mommy Challenge goes!
By the way I SOO appreciate comments to let me know you are reading, thank you!!!!!! :)
Monday, May 5, 2014
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Day 7 Clean eating - whole grain chicken spinach pizza and peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip, cranberry bars!
Today is my last day of my clean eating challenge! Although after today I may not eat clean 100% (heck, I've had a few cheats already this week) I am going to try to continue to incorporate clean foods as much as I can and try new recipes :)
Today I helped out Girls of Grace at my church (large conference for teen girls). I had to be there by 7am, which is waaay early for me. I didn't eat breakfast before I left so brought one of the cookies I made yesterday with me and a bag of grapes. Lunch was provided. It ended up being panera bread sandwiches, turkey and cheese. So somewhat healthy but the bread wasn't whole grain and I don't think the cheese was "real" either and the turkey probably loaded with preservatives ;)
For dinner I made a whole grain chicken spinach pizza!
Soft and chewy peanut butter oatmeal bars made with healthy, wholesome ingredients. The chocolate is optional. Sort of.
Yield: 12-16 bars, depending how large you cut them
Ingredients:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup natural chunky peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (can use diary, almond, coconut, etc)
1/2 cup 60% cacao chip
1/2 cup organic dried cranberries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray 8x8 baking dish with olive oil spray. Set aside.
In medium bowl mix together peanut butter,vanilla and brown sugar. Add in milk, then slowly flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Mix thoroughly then fold in cacao chips and cranberries.
Once dough is completely combined, press it lightly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 1718 minutes until the bars are lightly golden and set. Allow to cool completely and cut into squares.
Today I helped out Girls of Grace at my church (large conference for teen girls). I had to be there by 7am, which is waaay early for me. I didn't eat breakfast before I left so brought one of the cookies I made yesterday with me and a bag of grapes. Lunch was provided. It ended up being panera bread sandwiches, turkey and cheese. So somewhat healthy but the bread wasn't whole grain and I don't think the cheese was "real" either and the turkey probably loaded with preservatives ;)
For dinner I made a whole grain chicken spinach pizza!
I used this whole grain pizza crust recipe, cut it in half for a thin crust pizza and used honey instead of sugar.
I then cooked it in the oven for 5 minutes, took it back out and topped it with diced tomatoes, cut up spinach, boiled chicken with a little garlic on it and mozzarella cheese. This was SOOO yummy!
Tonight I'm going to my cousin's birthday party and won't be able to eat the cake and icecream so made a treat to bring with me! These were lightly sweet, very heavy but yummy! Definitely need a glass of milk to go with!
Here's the recipe!
Healthy peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip, cranberry bars
Soft and chewy peanut butter oatmeal bars made with healthy, wholesome ingredients. The chocolate is optional. Sort of.
Yield: 12-16 bars, depending how large you cut them
Ingredients:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup natural chunky peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (can use diary, almond, coconut, etc)
1/2 cup 60% cacao chip
1/2 cup organic dried cranberries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray 8x8 baking dish with olive oil spray. Set aside.
In medium bowl mix together peanut butter,vanilla and brown sugar. Add in milk, then slowly flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Mix thoroughly then fold in cacao chips and cranberries.
Once dough is completely combined, press it lightly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 1718 minutes until the bars are lightly golden and set. Allow to cool completely and cut into squares.
Friday, May 2, 2014
Clean Eating Day 6 Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie's and Dinner explosion
So yesterday was sooooooo busy, did not get a chance to take pics of food or blog.
I knew it was going to busy, so I made spaghetti the night before and made my own sauce, I think I put too much seasoning in it, it was awful LOL! So I did the best I could with what was available to me ;)
Today I made some yummy cookies and also exploded our dinner! Read ahead for the cookie recipe and dinner explosion details.....
For the cookies, I took a basic oatmeal cookie recipe and made some healthier alternatives and additions. They turned out really good! Here it is!
1 cup coconut oil, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup stevia
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups old fashioned natural oats
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup organic dried cranberries
3/4 cup 60% cacao chips (you can choose what kind and add more or less to your liking)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place melted coconut oil and light brown sugar in medium bowl and use mixer on medium-slow speed until very fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract, followed by eggs, one at a time.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour the dry ingredients into the first bowl gradually. Mix in dried cranberries and cacao chips until just incorporated. Using a large spoon, place dough on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake one batch at a time in the preheated oven just until the edges are brown, 17 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.
Ahh what a day! Tomorrow should be interesting too. I'm volunteering at a concert all day tomorrow and they are catering lunch and then my cousin's birthday party tomorrow night, so hopefully I can still try to eat as clean as possible! :)
I knew it was going to busy, so I made spaghetti the night before and made my own sauce, I think I put too much seasoning in it, it was awful LOL! So I did the best I could with what was available to me ;)
Today I made some yummy cookies and also exploded our dinner! Read ahead for the cookie recipe and dinner explosion details.....
For the cookies, I took a basic oatmeal cookie recipe and made some healthier alternatives and additions. They turned out really good! Here it is!
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 10 large cookies1 cup coconut oil, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup stevia
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups old fashioned natural oats
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup organic dried cranberries
3/4 cup 60% cacao chips (you can choose what kind and add more or less to your liking)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place melted coconut oil and light brown sugar in medium bowl and use mixer on medium-slow speed until very fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract, followed by eggs, one at a time.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour the dry ingredients into the first bowl gradually. Mix in dried cranberries and cacao chips until just incorporated. Using a large spoon, place dough on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake one batch at a time in the preheated oven just until the edges are brown, 17 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.
I cooked mine around 19 minutes which was a tad too long, so they were slightly dry, but still very good for a "healthy" cookie. I may try again with some applesauce in them.
For
lunch I had a yummy spinach salad with chopped egg, low fat mozzarella
cheese, grape tomatoes with light raspberry vinaigrette and a side of
low-fat cottage cheese. Yum!
So here's what you've been probably curious about, my dinner explosion! I was so excited to make this recipe Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken with Red Potatoes and Green Beans. It looked so pretty and delicious!
So I set the timer for 45 minutes. At about 35 minutes it was looking really good! I went downstairs to dry my hair, and then I hear the smoke alarm going off and my husband yelling for me. There was a big BOOM and then smoke pouring out of our oven. I guess maybe glass dishes can't handle being at 450* for that long, or it was just faulty. But I'm now looking to get a baking dish and going to try it again! What a bummer!
So, by that time we are starving and the stove is going to be unusable until it cooled off and we can remove everything and clean it. So looked on the fridge and saw Arby's coupons. This market fresh sandwich looked ok, probably not "clean" but not too unhealthy. It was delicious!
Ahh what a day! Tomorrow should be interesting too. I'm volunteering at a concert all day tomorrow and they are catering lunch and then my cousin's birthday party tomorrow night, so hopefully I can still try to eat as clean as possible! :)
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