Getting back in the game!

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!
We had a great time! It was a wonderful weekend and I didn't want it to end! It was the babies first Christmas, and boy did they get spoiled!

Christmas eve was filled with good food and family. 

The Mr.'s family has a mexican fiesta and my family feast on crab and all the fixin's. SOOO good! Sadly I didn't take any pictures of the food! my hands were occupied with one of the twins the entire time.. But we got some pictures of opening gifts. 

BOOKS!

Me and the Mr. 

..Christmas Morning..

I woke up and made 

{CHRISTMAS CREPES!}

X3...

Ingredients 

3/4 cup of oat flour

3 tbs of wheat flour

2 egg whites and 1 whole egg

Mix in blender

Heat pan on stove spray with pam 

When pan is hot, pour a small amount onto pan and pick up the pan and swirl the batter around until evenly thin on pan. 

Let cook for about 2-3 minutes then remove.

Fill with any desired topping ;)

raspberries, blueberries,  cottage cheese, greek yogurt are my fav! 

{SANTA CAME TO OUR HOUSE}

 I actually just think they would of been happy with a box of wrapping paper, But It was so fun having them this year to wake up and take down to see what santa had brought.. Yes, we had to WAKE THEM up! I was to excited and couldn't sleep. It was 8:30am so I figured that was long enough.

SANTA CAME!!

We love the wrapping paper!!

After such a great holiday weekend  Its time to get back on track! I love the holidays and all the treats involved!

 but I have to admit I am excited to get back to being my crazy self again. Healthy eats and hard workouts! I love treats but it seriously put me in a sugar coma last night..
Have you ever tried
Oreo Truffles

OH deliciousness.. If I could make these healthy.. I would but they are completely "worth it".

My friend brought these ones over and I love them but they are dangerously delicious! I will have to get the recipe!

But now they are now gone.. and its time to jump back on into the game.
Breakfast-

CRAB Omelet

6 egg whites

red pepper

green pepper

purple onion

avocado

Crab meat (leftover from christmas ;))

How to:

 heat pan and spray with pam

add, peppers and onions, let them cook for a little while 

depending how crunchy you like them 

Then add your eggs

scramble to cooked throughly

add crab.

 remove from heat and put on plate and top with some avocado. 

add some toast 

and enjoy!!

It was a little chilly today so I decided it was a good day for some pro co!

WITH CREAM!

Heat water in mug in the microwave 1-2 minutes

pour hot water into blender

add 1.5 scoop of protein chocolate elite whey

blend 

pour back into mug and top it off with some cream!

Delish!

Hope you all had a great Christmas!!!! 

Time to think about some new years goals!

Happy Healthy HOlidaYs!!

I'm sorry its been so long since I have posted! These past few weeks have been go go go.... I don't know about you but the during the holidays I just feel like I'm being pulled in a trillion different directions! family parties, baking, studying, teaching, babies, babies... babies! And that is what is on the top of my priority list right now.

If you haven't read the tips to help avoid holiday weight gain. READ it! But the best advice I could give is just get moving. Even if your workout is 10 minutes long.. even if its just a quick push up burnout. or how about burpees,  Whatever you like!

Christmas is in 2 days! what?! I love this time of year but it just comes and leaves to fast! don't you think.. ? But when it comes to santa stuffing your stocking. Make sure you tell him you want some healthy schtuff...

 Healthy Stocking treats

Protein bars! low sugar. low cal. These are my absolute favorite!!

I love PB anything.. and these rock for protein bars! (source)

Jerky!! I love Turkey Jerky. High Protein and low cal!

(source)








Dark chocolate

Healthy antioxidants!! just be sure to get more then 60% cocoa ;) (source)






Pistachios

Pistachios are the lowest cal nut and include healthy fat needed to help burn fat! 








and P.S  don't forget the orange

There you go!! That will be one healthy stocking!! ;)

During the holiday season its hard to pick the healthy side of anything.. because lets face it.. grandmas traditional homemade pie is irresistible and can't be NOT eaten.. right.. Go for it. Eat it. But just eat one. or try just having 2 bites and put it down for a minute. If it lives up to being "worth it" go ahead and finish it. ;) Cause of course I will.. There are times of the year when its perfectly fine to indulge and Christmas is one of them! 

Be sure to get your protein in. Chicken, Shakes, Egg whites, almonds, etc. During the holidays its just more convenient to go for carbs, ex.  bread, cookies, muffins, pancakes etc. 

I always whip up a shake BEFORE I head to a family party. That way I'm not deprived if there isn't many "healthy choices" available. 

Chocolate lovin.

1.5 scoop of protein

banana

ice

2 C. water or almond milk

EAT BREAKFAST!!

Choose a healthy Egg white Scramble  with a slice of whole wheat or Ezekiel Toast.

eat healthy at home and at your holiday shindigs you are allowed to taste test dessert..

Check out the Bement family dessert.. ;)

(get it?.. dad mom and the twins ;) )

Every year Mr. B and I throw a ugly Christmas party and its always a good time! 

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!

 

granola lovin.

I love granola... enough yes its true. I love it so much because you make it in large quanities.. and you can eat it in large quanities ;)

I got the recipe here.
3/4 cup butter or margarine   i used smart balance butter 1/2 c. 
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey  Agave Nectar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
4 1/2 cups granola-type cereal * I got mine in the bulk section, pick the lowest sugar one)
2/3 cup nuts, seeds, coconut (optional) 
*i used sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds*

in a saucepan melt butter (smart balance), add brown sugar, honey  agave, vanilla and salt, stir until blended. stir in granola and desired nuts/seeds.
put into a well greased 10x15 inch pan (small cookie sheet size). press to make an even layer. bake @400F until browned and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes. cool slightly and cut into bars.

Thanks Julie!!

SOOOO.. a flower headband giveaway is coming.. I decided to hold off after spending a few hours at the post office today. I AM NOT going BACK THERE till after the holidays. It was a mad house that I choose not to deal with till later. So NEW YEARS giveaway it will be!

Breakfast was oats.
Protien shake.. HoT Pro_Co!! love it!.. WARNING.. DO not.. I repeat DO NOT heat up your water in your mixer cup add your protein and put the lid on and SHAKE it. Just don't.. It will EXPLODE! lesson learned

So when you make it

Step one. Heat up water in mug in microwave 1 minute
Step two. Pour into blender
Step three. add protein. chocolate elite gourmet is my fave
Step four. Blend
Step Five pour back into mug.
Step Six enjoy!

I promise.. that if you do that. you will have a perfect cup of healthy hot chocolate. and avoid this...

LUNCH today was a 6 egg white omelet with red and green peppers (christmas?) hehe.. and spinach.
Served with 2 slices of ezeikeil toast. one plain and one with agave nectar.. (I have to have something sweet)

and now Im snacking on a golden crisp with one tbs of Almond butter ;)

In utah, one of my favorite things to do is look at the Christmas lights in temple square. It is the most beautiful place year around. But especially special during the holidays. So many lights to instantly get you in the Christmas Spirit ;) The Mr. and I had some time to go with just the 2 of us. (Pretty sure, this was the first time since the babies were born!!!) and we decided "just us" dates NEED to happen more often!

(still the pic won't flip?!)

The Babes are now 5 months old!! say what?! Honestly where does the time go?

Changing, feeding, playing.. Tummy time.. they are getting SO good at keeping their heads up and trying their darndest to roll over ;)

.Getting Pregnant..

So. Yes, sometimes it seems like when we want to be pregnant.. we simply Can't get pregnant.. really whats the deal. I will share my story later. But I want to put this out there. There are so many things that take play while "trying" to be pregnant.

Thyroid, your lovely cycle, timing.. timing.., ovulation., weight, activity, body fat, healthy "issues" etc. SO many things take play.. (& no its not a fun game) 

Some women are lucky and can get pregnant right off the bat.. for most, its not the case..it can take several months, and or years. 

one thing that worked for me.

{PRE-SEED}

get it. use it. love it. 

& no.. you aren't guaranteed to have twins.. haha.. FYI:  that lovely gene runs in my family...  

Good luck! 

{Long time}

Wow! I really have never taken a break from blogging for so long! I apologize. The holidays are simply In-freaking-sane for our family! There is no better way to explain it. How are you all holding up around the holidays? Christmas is literally in 12 days! So excited!!
I'm sure all of you have parties on top of parties, CELEBRATE them!
Here are some tips to help avoid the holiday gain!

#1. Fill up on veggies and fruit.
Most holiday parties are buffet style. Avoid the cheeseball and crackers and pack your plate full of the fruit and veggies.

#2. Bring a Healthy Treat
Most holiday shin digs include the delicious fudge and big chocolate chip cookies! If you bring some healthy granola to fill up on, you will have something healthy and scrumptious to eat.

#3. Have 2nds.
Yes, really.. but not 3rds. k?

#4 Take your camera
have your meal then pull out the camera. You need both hands to capture a moment. Then you won't have one hand to bring those treats into your mouth.

#5 Workout
Don't forget your workout, It doesn't need to be long or strenuous, JUST MOVE. Turn on the christmas music and have a dance off with your baby or kids. They will love it! and you will burn a few extra calories ;)

#6 Don't Diet
The holidays are not a time to START a diet.. Really.. don't try. It most likely will be an epic failure. But as I ALWAYS say just eat smart. Drink water, Pick healthy alternatives and have one piece of dessert instead of 10. You will be just fine.

#7. Eat something with protein before!
Why? because most likely you don't know what they are going to serve at the party.  And if you have something before you will be less likely to over indulge at the party!

#8 Bring a bar
Have something in your purse just in case the party is full of calorie packed treats that way you can have your treat on the way home ;) It could be an apple, luna bar, whatever!

#9 be fashionable late
Don't tell them I told you though.. but if your a little late you might just miss out on fatting appetizer and treats before the actual meal. (I never do this on purpose, two carseats, procrastination, etc.) But it happens.

#10 Relax
Its the holidays, Just enjoy them. It comes by once a year. You are allowed to have fun and indulge. Have a treat. And don't feel bad about it ;)

One reason why I haven't been posting is because I haven't really had time to bake anything interesting or different.. Holiday parties run my life right now.. But when I am home I eat the same and its pretty LAME...
But its my routine. it works for me and I love it.
I've been getting asked lately what my day consist of.. besides changing diapers, playing, feeding the babes. This is how I eat.
Ready..

Breakfast: Old fashioned oats!

This changes day to day.. but today.
1/2 C. old fashioned oats
agave nectar
1 tbs of AB
1/2 scoop of protein (elite gourmet vanilla)

WORKOUT

Post Workout

PROTEIN SHAKE: this also varies day to day

Almond JOY 

1 scoop of protein (choc. elite whey)

water/milk of your choice

ice

1/2 banana

cap full of coconut extract

coconut flakes optional

Lunch:

Egg whites

Green beans

Hummus.

exciting huh.

OH yes.. not pictured

Apple

Snack:

Protein Shake on the rocks. w/ a few almonds on the side.

This is simple and holds me off till dinner. All it is, 1.5 scoop of protein mixed with almond milk or water shake it up and add a few ice cubes. 

(sorry no pic)

Dinner:

Chicken. 

 and you can even find it on sale* but I usually get it at costco!

Add veggies

Roasted butternut squash and Sweet potatos (yams)

So good.

Thats my day. and ill even have another protein shake on the rocks if I want it.

same & lame ;)

But it works

But Hey I'm Human I do eat treats..

Peanut Butter Cups

1. Melt 2 squares of Bakers chocolate with a small scoop of coconut oil.& 1 tsp of vanilla. Mix in agave till sweetness is how you like it.

2. Melt PB, I used pb & company white choc. w/ grounded PB 

3. Pour Chocolate in bottom of cupcake cups.

4.Then pour in as much PB as you like and top it off with chocolate.

5. Put in freezer for about 10 minutes till hard 

6. ENJOY!!

Another reason why I haven't blogged is because I have been busy making holiday bows..

(I make bows)

I have a few different styles..

 I'm thinking a christmas giveaway?

Yes?

Info will follow tomorrow ;)

HAVE A GOOD DAY!!

Peeves..& taste test

Hey friends!! how is hump day so far! Mine has been good! I have got a few things checked off on the to-do list! and so it continues, I have learned that moving into a new home.. a actual house.. my chores NEVER end! there is always something to clean, organize, diaper to change, mouth to feed etc! But I'm happy and wouldn't change it for anything ;)
Ill start with yesterday... let me just tell you.. IT was a day.. where I didn't go anywhere.. I was so busy decorating for CHRISTMAS and cleaning that by the time dinner was done, and the babes were sleepy

and the mr. was home I finally got to the gym for my workout. But at least I got it in right?
I'm SO not a night gym goer.. very rarely.. but here it was.

GPP workout

Warmup

50 crunches
75 v-ups
100 situps

(yes, what kind of warmup is that?! its killer.. thats what.)

then, 5 sets of each:

Max rep chinups (strict) (5.. easier said then done..) I got 8, 7, 7, 6, 4
5 OH BB press (strict) AHAP 55lbs 10, 8, 8, 9, 12! I have to admit I used my legs a little that last round ;)

I also needed to run.. TRAINING started today.. Crossing my fingers I get into the moab half tomorrow!? By this time tomorrow I will know for sure! 

Since it was so late I just did about 4 miles  on the dreadmill.. as much as i dislike..it. Its absolutely fridgid outside..no option and called it a night

While I was at the gym last night.. I fell upon one of my BIGGEST 

PET PEEVES!! (& i have few) 

Please PUHLEASE RERACK your own dAnG weights!!

Its the worst thing when your in a middle of a circut and you can't find the weight you need anywhere.. and you not only have to search for the weight but you have to step over all the others that people left out! 

GRRR...  & please notice that all the ones left out are HUGE and are pretty much my body weight..really if you can lift that.. you can put it away when your through..k thanks. 

common courtesy 

Do you have any pet peeves at the gym? 

Do you really want to hear mine?

1. obviously putting your weight away.

2. chit chatting during class- I can't tell you how "fun" it is to teach a class or even participate when 2 people are just talking instead of doing the work out..

3. not wiping down the treadmill/stepclimber/elliptical when your done.. seriously.. ew.

4. Sweaty hugs.. Don't get me wrong, I love hugs.. but after a class when we are absolutely DRIPPING .. don't hug me.. ;) but I won't turn you down ;)

5. your at the gym to work out.. not meet boys.. (enough said)

6. Old ladies in sports bras.. 

7. teeny boppers in sport bras

8. the guys at the gym that "strut"( if you will) around the gym.

just sayin..

Yesterday I snacked on one of these..

Best Protein bar.. 

EVER..

It taste just like candy.. GOOD delicious Peanut buttery crunchy candy!

go try one. for reals.. I just got it at the grocery store.

Dinner last night

Chicken grilled plain with Mrs Dash

small salad with tomatoes and low fat mozzarella cheese

asparagus roasted in olive oil

L.O.V.E

Asparagus

This morning Breakfast was

the usual...

really it never get old

ever.

1/3 cup oats

AB

a/2 scoop of elite vanilla gourmet protein 

squirt of agave nectar

;)

..Workout..

GPP once again..

4 sets of:

20 OH french press 15/25 then,

For time:

10-11-12-13-14-15 reps of:

thrusters 45/65
burpees
KB swings 25/35

My time was 14:33 RX

RX means I did it as written.. It kicked my bootay!! I have to teach tonight.. Lets hope I make it through.. I'm already feelin it;)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKOUT IS DIFFICULT , IF YOU ARE NEW TO WORKING OUT , SCALE AS NEEDED. ITS YOUR WORKOUT. ITS UP TO YOU. BE SMART ;)

Post workout shake a roo.

Popeye 

1.5 scoop vanilla protein 

water (im out of almond milk)

1/2 banana

five ice cubes

2 Big handfuls of spinach! (you can't taste it) I pinky swear. 

Don't be afraid to try something new.. You'll never know what you missed out on;)

He did..

Rice cereal.. its new.. its different

He didn' t really love it.

but I tricked him and just mixed it in his bottle and he gobbled it all down ;)

Hope you all have a good day!

{Quote of the day}

"Whatever you hold in your mind will tend to occur in your life. If you continue to believe as you have always believed, you will continue to act as you have always acted. If you continue to act as you have always acted, you will continue to get what you have always gotten. If you want different results in your life or your work, all you have to do is change your mind."