Day 18, 19, & 20

So I'm playing catch up! Sorry y'all I have been extremely busy. I totally admire stay at home mom's that blog, as well as, mom's that work period. It is so difficult to find time just for myself that I can just sit and type. My little guy is starting to not take as many naps so its hard to even clean my house, let alone catch up on some sleep. This is a very difficult task these days so bare with me as I get a hold of my own life.

So day 18 was Monday. I worked that day and I didn't have personal training because there was construction going on so we weren't able to meet up. I wanted to work out on my own but I didn't find the motivation to do so. My meals were good. I had cereal, chicken and veggies, and then I had a little bit of African food. African food is really oily and fattening so I only had maybe a cup of rice and then the sauce I had was made with okra so it had some nutrients.

Day 19 was Tuesday. I worked that day as well and I had personal training at 6:30am. Well, she kicked my butt again. most of the exercises were with balance and I sure don't have none. They were very difficult. As for food, I had a banana in the morning. I was able to bring chicken and veggies with avocado to work, and then, I was finally able to make pizza with cauliflower crust and it was so good! I made it with chicken, pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes. I got the recipe off of Pinterest so go check it out. Click here.

Day 20 was today, Wednesday. I am off on Wednesdays so I had the little guy. As I said before, he is starting to stay up longer. So when he sleeps I try to get all my house work done. I even forgot to eat breakfast this morning because I had everything else on my brain. For lunch I just had avocado and salsa and it was yummy. I snacked on a tangerine. I tried to remember the water which was tough though. I did cheat and have one scoop of ice cream which I know I will have to pay for that. Tonight's dinner, however, was the best meal I have cooked in a long time. I made healthy tacos. I got the idea from Pinterest again, but I made it kind of my own. I put turkey meat with seasoning and bell peppers on it. I put a little of rice with beans in it (which I purchased on accident) and topped it with lime juice, avocado, and salsa. I even put a little feta for fun. It was so delicious. I want to eat it every night. Click here to get the recipe from Pinterest. I didn't exercise today either. I need motivation at home! Any suggestions????

Day 17

Yesterday was house work day! I had to do laundry, clean the floors, etc. and deal with the little guy. I had a banana with Nutella and peanut butter for breakfast. For lunch I had a cutie (tangerine) and left over chicken. For dinner we got El Polo Loco and I got the grilled chicken tostada again on the 500 calorie menu. The whole day I was feeling up and down and then after dinner my tummy was upset. Not sure if it was the oil in the peanut butter or something else but I went to bed and woke up this morning with the same feeling. I know for sure I'm not drinking nearly enough water as I should be. I really need a beauty day and just pamper myself, but every mother knows that the little time you do get to yourself is when the baby is sleeping and then its either get the house clean, or take a nap yourself. Still trying to get the hang of everything I feel I have let myself go just a little. I cannot tell you the last time I had my nails done or gotten a face mask. I feel a beauty day coming soon! Until tomorrow ladies and gentlemen. I hope I feel better in the morning. 

Day 16

                           

Yesterday was Day 16. I Weighed myself and I have lost weight and inches so I am very excited. Compared to Day 1, I was 192.4 lbs and my measurements were: waist 45", hips 45", bust 44", arms 13", and thighs 24.5". Now today (as you can see above) I am down 3.5" in my waist, 2" in my hips, and .5" in my bust. However, I gained inches in my legs and arms, but I assume its because I am lifting during my personal training so I am gaining muscle. I am very happy with my 2 week results and I can't wait to see what the next 2 weeks will bring. 

Breakfast at work was an Herbalife shake. Then we were really busy at work and I had a late lunch but I went to the Kabob Grill and had a chicken kabob with rice and a salad. For Dinner I had gotten a pre-made chicken for $5 and put shredded pieces on a salad with avocado with a little of Italian dressing. I feel that my eating is doing well and I am seeing results I wanted. Maybe this is going to be easier than I thought. 

As for my exercise, I found time in the morning to go walking to the park with my family for 30 minutes before work. I also got to wear my new workout shirts I found at Ross. I didn't have any workout shirts and these shirts are also motivation for me! I am ready for the next 2 weeks. Bring on the hard workouts and meal prep because this mama is on a roll. Until tomorrow Ladies and Gentlemen. 

Day 15

Today marks two weeks since I started my journey and I even told my boyfriend today that I feel different. I feel my stomach isn't hanging as much and I feel stronger and more fit. I actually felt good about myself for the first time. I forgot to weigh myself and take my measurements so I will have to do that in the morning. Hopefully some of my numbers have changed in a good way. I do, however, have to realize that sometimes numbers go up or stay the same because I'm gaining muscle as well as loosing fat.

Today I was a little under the weather and didn't want to eat much but I tried to stay healthy. For breakfast I went to a friends and she taught me how to make a poached egg with just boiling water and 1tsp of white vinegar. I had two eggs and also had grapes with that. For lunch I wasn't feeling well and didn't feel like anything but I was hungry so I had cheese and turkey meat (I know! Dairy and sodium are both bad for me right now). For dinner I was experimenting with Hot Links and I tried one and couldn't eat it anymore so I just had mixed carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower.

I didn't work out because my stomach was bugging me. I even took a two hour nap with my son. Maybe my body is just warn down and needed some rest. Tomorrow is shopping day and I am excited to try new recipes I have been seeing on Pinterest.  Until tomorrow Ladies and Gentlemen.

Day 13 and 14

So day 13 and 14 are being combined because I have been running around like a crazy person and forgot to do day 13 yesterday.  I'm sorry about that you guys. 

Day 13 started with strawberries for breakfast and then I had a chicken salad for lunch and dinner. I held off on exercising because I was pretty soar from the squats and sit ups the night before. I went to visit the parents so it was easiest to just do chicken salads.

Day 14 I also was running around with my sisters so we ate out twice. for breakfast I had a nature valley granola bar with peanut butter. For lunch we went to Red Robin and I got the Ensenada Chicken Platter which was so delicious. For dinner the girls wanted Jack in the Box so I got the chicken Teriyaki bowl. I could have done better with no teriyaki sauce but I didn't realize it came already on it. 

For exercise we walked for about an hour. I didn't track on how far we walked but it was almost an hour because we were waiting on one sister to take a summer school test and it took that long before we went back to the car. It was a good work out and my 12 year old sister was even complaining about it, LOL. Until next time Ladies and Gentlemen.

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Thank you all for the support! I just hit 1,000 views today! You are all helping me so much you have no idea. Keep following because I'm sure I will be nice and fit by this time next year, but hopefully sooner. Thank you all so much again. If you aren't following me on my Facebook page or Pinterest please do so! I want you all to have access to all my research and posts. As much as you are supporting me, I would like to return the favor and help you all out if you are looking for some help like me. 

Day 12

Day 12 was a busy day. I had my shake for breakfast and chicken and strawberries for Lunch. But for dinner I had some barbecue wings and that was not good. I only had five but I felt awful.

 Now although I had Personal training today, I also managed to get to the challenge I promised you guys. If you watch the video below and then click on the link below that, you will see a video of me doing the squats and sit ups. 

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Now I didn't get to do all 560 squats or the 116 sit ups but I did a lot. In total I was able to do 300 squats and 50 sit ups. That is a record for me so I thank you all for the push and support to getting my butt in shape. Until next time ladies and gentlemen.