Catching Up and Weigh-In #1

Hello everyone,

Life took a crazy turn, and we have been crazy busy at the house.  Mason has a strong cold, including fever and all, so Michael and I had to miss some work to be with him at home.  Grap a cup of coffee because there is a lot to catch up on....

Here is a shot of our little guy trying to get better.  His eyes look so tired, poor guy.

Although it was very hard to take care of a sick child, work and the house, I was able to keep the challenge going.  I did not miss a single day at the gym and continued to be alert about food choices and my meal replacement.  On Thursday, when I came home to stay with Mason, I was able to make a batch of gluten-free power pancakes.  Here is the recipe and how it turned out. 

Paloma's Gluten Free Power Pancakes: 

1 1/2 cups of organic gluten free pancake mix 

1 cup of almond milk

2 eggs 

1 scoop of your favorite whey protein

*I used chocolate flavor and added some organic chocolate chips on top of my pancakes. 

Directions: 

Mix all the ingredients and cook pancakes

Here is the brand I use it and totally recommend.  I looked for it at Walmart today and couldn't find it, so you would have better luck finding it in grocery stores. 

I also had picked up this bottle of sugar free syrup a while ago, but had never used it.  I love it, but it does not taste like butter, as the packaging promises.

The pancakes came out delicious and it was really hard to only eat two at a time.  For my second meal on Thursday night, I had it with butter, sugar free syrup, eggs and cheese.  Too much? Maybe, but that is one of my goals for next week.  

On Friday, I had Weigh In #1 (04/08).  It was not what I expected, but I was not disappointed.  I weighted in at 135 lbs.  We have to take into consideration that it was my time of the month (actually it started that day), and that I had sick child at home.  Is that an excuse? Ok, I am using it as an excuse.  

So.... what were the successes and needs improvements of my first week.  Let's start with the good stuff

• Went to the gym 5 times this week and gave it 100% 
• Had meal replacement shakes 3 times 
• No butter except for one day 
• Maintained or maybe even eliminated some weight (hard to tell because of my period)

Needs Improvement

• More use of meal replacements 
• More portion control 

Overall, I am so excited with the outcome of this week.  It truly is a mental game.  Today for example, we went to a cute little town for dinner with the in-laws.  The hubby decided to go to a famous mom and pop donut store.  Take a look at these: 

 

Some of the delicious treats at Sugar Shack in Cocoa Village

The staff was young and friendly.  Too bad there isn's a seating area available for customers

Got myself a small cappuccino made with fat-free milk.  I cannot believe I resisted :) 

Michael and Mason relaxed while I enjoyed my coffee

I am sorry I forgot to get a shot of dinner.  It was a grilled chicken flat bread, and some of Mason's flat bread pizza.  Again, the portion was not perfect, but at least I worked out today and had a shake for lunch.  

Goals for Next Week: 

• Portion Control 
• Meal replacement every day starting Sunday 
• Gym 6 times (one week day off) 

Thank you for those who stayed to the end.  

See you soon fit mommies and remember you can do it all!!!!