So, in my journey of weight loss and self improvement, I am starting a new chapter! Today marks the 8th day that I have been following Jamie Eason’s LiveFit program. 72 Days to go! This program is pretty great for me (and this coming from somebody who can’t even do a 30 day photo challenge) mostly because of the meal plans, and it gives me a guide to something I’ve already been thinking of getting into but completely lost on how to start. I shall explain:
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been going to the gym since January and changed my eating habits since last August. Since doing these things I’ve gone from 195lbs to 167lbs or so and I am so much happier – still have about 30-40lbs to go and lots of toning before I’m wear my height says I should be but I am so happy with the progress that I’ve made. There is only so much that a treadmill can do for you though. I’ve been looking longingly at the weight section in my Planet Fitness for a while now, but had no idea where to start! This program gives me specific exercises on specific days to target two muscles each day, and makes sure to have rest days each week. To read more on those you really should check it out, even if just for your own knowledge! I also have a meal plan to follow – which I normally cringe at! I’m in general the pickiest of eaters – usually a crucial spice or ingredient is something I’m not overly fond of (aka my mortal enemies: Pickles and Celery) But this meal plan is so easy and versatile! I LOVE her homemade protein bars – so far I’ve made the chocolate and carrot cake ones.
So far I’ve made: Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (not a muffin – more like a muffin shaped meatball), Chocolate Protein bars, Carrot Cake Protein bars, Peanut Butter Banana Ice cream, and Banana Protein Pancakes. I’m really looking forward to making more of these recipes! So far I really love clean eating! The only thing I’ve been missing is Raisin Bran muffins and breads. I love eating Turkey and Chicken though! I can’t wait to see where this new lifestyle leads me!
I am the first to admit I have cheated once, no twice. I ate two small squares of a sheet cheese pizza that somebody had left in the office, as well as a half a Russell Stover’s S’more. Those by the way are amazing. I really recommend them if you love s’mores. Which I do. I really really do.
I wonder if there’s a healthy version of salted Caramel gelato. No, that would be too good to be true. Much too good to be true!
I’ll be going to North Carolina soon to see my dad and I really can’t wait. I miss him so much since he moved down there and I am beyond excited to see him. Just need to make sure I stay on track that week and do some exercises while I’m with him.
In completely other news I went to see Man of Steel at a prerelease showing with my friend Susan! It was awesome – not even a little bit disappointed and Henry Cavill being pleasing to the eye didn’t hurt one little bit! I’m not going to say another word as it’s a pretty new movie – and I hate when people spoil things for me – so I promise that you will love it – just embrace the changes that were made, and delight in the delicious man candy that’s in front of you. Amy Adams is also cute.
That’s all for now! I’ll include a recipe down below!
Protein Pancakes
3 Egg whites (or 6T liquid egg whites)
1/2 Banana
1/2 Cup Quick Oats
1/2 Scoop Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth
2. Heat up a pan or griddle and spray with Olive Oil spray
3. Pour your own desired amount into the pan once it’s heated up enough to sizzle
4. Wait between 2-4 minutes before flipping, mine didn’t bubble like normal ones.
5. Flip, and let cook on that side.
6. Slide onto a plate and eat with sliced fruit or a Strawberry sauce!
Strawberry Sauce
4 whole strawberries
drizzle of Light Agave Nectar
1. Combine ingredients in a blender and turn on until smooth, or your preference in consistency
Notes:
For the sauce, I really recommend adding the agave nectar slowly, too much wouldn’t be real healthy, and I really just wanted something moist on my pancakes to replace the maple syrup and butter that I normally soak them in. I also choose to leave mine a bit chunky as I like getting yummy juicy bits of strawberry with my pancake!
Hope to be back to blogging soon.
suffering some writers block lately but I’m hoping to get around it soon!
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