No More Guilt

Being a mom to a 14 month old sure does keep me busy. Some days we're running all around the town and some days he's just not feeling well and wants his mama all day long. Some days I miss my workout simply because I'm exhausted by the end of the day.

And you know what?!

It's OK!

We all have busy lives and busy days and we can't beat ourselves up when things doing go according to our plans. As long as you get back at it as soon as you can, there no sense getting worked up about missing a day or two. I'm done with feeling guilty and mad at myself when I don't get my workout in. As long as I stick to eating right, a new day will come and I can get back on the wagon!

Happy Monday, Everyone!

February 3, 2014

Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast with Jelly & Fruit

(Organic Eggs, Organic Sprouted Whole Wheat Toast, Organic Strawberry Jelly, 2 Organic Gala Apples, Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil for Cooking)

Snack #1: Organic Vanilla Yogurt

Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Applesauce & Popcorn

Organic Sprouted Whole Wheat Bread, Organic Unprocessed American Cheese, Applesauce, Organic Popcorn, and I used Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil for Cooking)

The small piece is for my son :)

Snack #2: Trailmix

(Organic Popcorn, Chocolate Chips, Almonds, Organic Sprouted Whole Grain Pretzels)

Dinner: Broccoli, Turkey Bacon & Cheese Quiche with Whole Wheat Crust

(Organic Eggs, Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Butter, Kosher Salt, Organic Whole Milk, Pepper)

 Mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 Tbs milk, and 1/2 tsp salt with a fork, at first, and then continue to knead with your hands until a ball is formed.

Press crust into pie plate or pan.

Mix together all quiche filling (I used organic broccoli, turkey bacon, and cheddar cheese).

Pour into raw crust.

Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes or until filling is set.

 My quiche was filling on it's own, but you can serve it with a side of vegetables or salad if you choose.

Recipes Provided By: www.100daysofrealfood.com

The Power of Water

Water. 

The body is made up of 55-78% of water, depending on the size of the person. It is our job to hydrate the body and replenish it.

I have been drinking water like a mad-woman ever since I got pregnant and I now very rarely drink anything but water.

I have learned to love it and thanks to my Hydro app on my phone, I am reminded to keep drinking throughout the day. The app is great. You put in your information and it calculates how much water you should be drinking in the day. You can set reminders, too.

It definitely helps me when life gets so busy and I'm running around after my 14 month old or out and about running errands.

So, check out the Hydro app or just remember to get your 8-10 glasses of water in a day.

Saturday, February 2, 2014

Breakfast: Brain Boosting Berry Smoothie

(Organic Banana, Organic Frozen Raspberries, Organic Frozen Blueberries, Organic Avocado, Organic Chia Seeds, Water)

 Combine 1 banana, 1 cup frozen raspberries, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 avocado, 1 Tbs chia seeds, 1 cup water)

Lunch: Hummus Veggie Wrap with Fruit and Pretzels

(Organic Whole Wheat Tortilla, Homemade Organic Hummus, Organic Spinach, Organic Red Pepper, Organic Cucumber, Organic Tomato)

Homemade Hummus:

(Organic Garbanzo Beans, Kosher Salt, EVOO, Organic Garlic, Organic Lemon, Organic Tahini)

In a food processor, combine 2 cups garbanzo beans, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 of a lemon , 3 Tbs tahini, 1 Tbs EVOO, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Spread the hummus on a whole wheat tortilla, top with the veggies of your choice.

I paired my wrap with organic kiwi and organic whole grain pretzels)

Dinner: Cheat Day!
Cam's pick was pizza. We LOVE pizza. Duncan loves pizza too.

We had a nice family dinner (it doesn't happen often b/c of Cam's work schedule) despite Baby Duncan being sick.

And also due to Duncan being sick, I didn't get my workout in today or either of my snacks...
But, tomorrow's another day. I am done beating myself up about the small things.
Mama duty comes first always!

The Body

The Body.

Through trial and error of many many many diets I have learned that you get the best results when you put the proper, healthy foods into your body. Your body will give you the energy and fuel that you give it. If you feed your body processed and chemically enhanced foods, your body won't function to it's fullest capacity. You might feel sluggish, have health issues, etc.

But, if you feed your body with fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, preferably organic, and water, then your body will thank you. You will start to see an improvement rather quickly. Weight will come off, ailments might disappear, your energy will improve, your skin will clear up.

Treat your body well and it will treat you well.

Exercise. Is. Necessary.

Whether it's yoga, Pilates, circuit training, machines, DVDs in your basement, or running after your kids/pets, you need to move!

I have recently discovered The Daily Burn. It's an online workout site with many many workout choices. It is customized to your amount of time and effort you can put it. You can pick the workouts you like or have them make a plan for you to follow. I like the fact that it's not the same workout over and over and over. Variety is key!

It's a new month, so if you haven't done anything toward getting healthy yet this year, it's never too late to start! So, get moving and start slow. Trade soda for water. White rice for brown rice. The change doesn't have to be overnight, but a little change at a time and before you know it you're on your way to a healthier, happier you!!

This month most, if not all, of my recipes will be provided by: www.100daysofrealfood.com

February 1, 2014

Breakfast: Cereal with Fruit

(Organic Purely O's, Almond Milk, Cantaloupe)

1 cup Cereal, 1/2 cup Milk, 3/4 cup Cantaloupe

Snack: Homemade Trailmix

(Organic Popcorn, Almonds, Whole Wheat Organic Pretzels, Chocolate Chips)

Lunch: PB & J with Fruit

Snack: Ants on a Log

(Organic Celery, Organic Cream Cheese, Golden Raisins)

Dinner: Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry

(Organic Chicken, Organic Broccoli, Organic Red Pepper, Organic Carrots, Onion, Garlic, Brown Rice, Low-Sodium Soy Sauce, Ginger, Raw Honey, Organic Egg)

Chop all vegetables.
(I actually omitted the red pepper and I grated the ginger, garlic, and 1 carrot)

Prepare the rice according to package instructions.

3-4 servings of the rice.

Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3/4 cup water, 1 Tbs peeled & grated ginger, 2 Tbs honey in a small sauce pan over high heat.
Bring to a boil and then keep on a low simmer.

 Heat 2-3 Tbs oil over medium heat.
Add the vegetables and meat.

Cook until the vegetables are soft and meat is cooked through.
Add the rice.
Make a well in the center of the pan and cook the egg.
Add in the sauce, a little at a time, to coat the stir-fry.

We all enjoyed dinner tonight.

Baby Duncan ate his whole bowl and Cam asked for seconds.

A very successful meal!

Busy Day

Yesterday was such a busy day in the MacQueen house.

We had two showings for our house. The first one I could tell the guy wasn't interested, but the afternoon showing went really well, I think! Please keep us in your thoughts!

On top of showings taking up the day, Duncan is still battling a cold. His tiny little nose is so stuffy and he's just miserable. Definitely not my happy little boy.

So, I didn't get any workouts in (except my morning yoga stretches). But, that doesn't mean I couldn't eat right. Here's a little "taste" (sorry, I couldn't help myself haha) of my day.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Breakfast: Peanut Butter and Banana Shakeology Smoothie

(2 tsp PB, 1/2 Organic Banana, 1 Scoop Shakeology, 8 oz Water, Ice)

Snack: Veggies and Greek Yogurt Dip

(Organic Cucumber, Organic Carrot, Organic Red Pepper, Organic Celery, Cherry Tomatoes)

Lunch: Loaded Baked Potato

(Russet Potato, Turkey Bacon, Organic Scallions, Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese)

Snack: 

My afternoon snack was more of the veggie plate that I didn't finish in the morning.

Dinner:

Seasoned Steak, Creamed Spinach, Risotto

(Steak, Organic Spinach, Sour Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Brown Rice Risotto)

Recipes Inspired by: The 5 Day Inferno Plan

The Mind

The mind is a powerful thing. Just that way we think can change the littlest thing about our day and our life.

I recently got a Groupon for a 3-hour weight loss hypnosis. I've never been hypnotized and I wasn't completely sure I could be, but it was originally $259 and I paid $39. Not too shabby, huh?! I couldn't pass it up. Plus, it was something new that I'd never done before.

So, I ventured to the meeting place (of course I got lost and have to call twice and turn around 4 or 5 times...with a GPS, but those of you who know me personally know that this is quite normal). Anyways, there were a lot of people there of all shapes, sizes, and age. 

Throughout the 3 hours we were hypnotized not to just "stop eating" or "don't eat that" but we were made to visualize the happier, healthier person we wanted to be. It was incredible that the suggestions he gave us actually sunk in for me. We were told to picture the foods that we crave the most and to picture boogers or vomit on them. As weird as it sounds, it worked! When I came home from the session I made Cam a burger for lunch (one of those fully cooked patties that are like 250 calories and made of garbage) and I actually felt nauseous when I smelt it.

It really astounds me how easily our subconscious can be swayed with just the power of suggestion. I will be keeping up with the Cd's I got from the session and hopefully working to not only eliminating the junk from my diet, but not even thinking about it or wanted it anymore.

Today's Menu:

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Breakfast: Organic Whole Grain Waffle with Blueberry Jam and Turkey Sausage

Snack #1: Leftover Detox Green Monster Smoothie

(Recipe on previous post)

Lunch: Egg Salad Wrap with Salad

(2 Organic Eggs with 1 Yolk Only, 1 Tbs. Dijon, 1/4 tsp. Dill, Organic Sprouted Grain Tortilla)

Snack #2: Organic Orange with 10 Almonds

Dinner: Chicken Tacos with Beans and Quinoa

(2 Organic Chicken, 5 Tbs. Organic Salsa, 1 Tbs. Sour Cream, 1/2 Organic Avocado, 4 Organic Whole Grain Tortilla, 5 Sprigs Organic Parsley)

(2 Cups Organic Black Beans, cooked and 2 1/2 Cups Organic Quinoa, cooked)

Recipes Inspired By: The 5 Day Inferno Plan