#Mamavation Monday

I am beyond mad at myself this week.  I gained 1.5 pounds.  Grrr.   I slipped....majorly.  I told myself that I was doing good, so it was ok to treat myself to a soda.  Than I treated myself to an ice cream cone with the kids, followed by treating myself to a big greasy burger from A&W.  I was shocked when I reviewed my food journal this week that I ate that many extra UN-needed calories.  I don't know why I did it.  I wish that there was a secrete pill that I could take to make all those foods taste gross to help ease the cravings.  But there is not, so I need to suck it up & deal with this.  I have a goal this week to get a fruit or veggie in with every meal. Which I succeeded at this morning by adding fruit to my oatmeal. 

I do have a few worries though about the upcoming week.  I'm preparing for my eldest daughters golden birthday!   She'll be 6 on the 6th!!  Still can not believe it.  Anyway the menu that I have planned had more "unhealthy" food than "healthy".  Here is what I was planning on making.  If ANY of you have suggestions as to how I can make this menu healthier I am all ears!!  But, I can't break the bank.  There are approx 100 guest coming to the party.  Yes, I have a LARGE family & we have an equal amount of very close friends. 

Snacks

potato chips, veggie tray, meat tray, cheese tray, crackers, fruit kabobs, trail mix

MEAL

hamburgers, chicken, Hot dogs, mac & cheese

potato wedges, buns,ketchup, mustard

Deserts

cake, ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, cake pops

Again, I'm open to any and ALL suggestions.  I really need to make this a healthy, yet fun day for everyone who is coming.  Thank you in advance for your insights.  Now its time to get to the gym & kick this weight I gained back to the curb.

#Mamavation:Diet

I despise the word "diet", why?  Because I always fail.  As soon as someone tells me I can't eat something because its not part of the diet, I fail.  Each & every time.  Its frustrating that I am that weak & cave into those cravings.  That's why when  Mamavation posted about the Paleo Lifestyle.  It intrigues me.  I have some very good friends who are into Cross Fit and they follow this nutritional lifestyle.  They eat a lot of the same foods that I do ( meat & vegetables) only no starch.  They do not use bread or pastas very often.  Basically they live by the concept that if it grows natural, we'll eat it.  I think this lifestyle is very do able.  But like any lifestyle change you have to want it, in order for it to work for you & your family.  I've thought about changing my family to a more Paleo life, but I want to learn more about it first, that and I'm not sure I could completely give up my starches.  I'm really looking forward to the Mamavation TV tonight. I hope to find out more about what truly makes up the Paleo diet, as well as to find out some tricks to the trade. 


“This post is sponsored by GoVida Foods and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway.”

Let's cheer on the Mom's going to Fitcation 2012!!  I am really kicking myself for not signing up for this amazing opportunity. I hope that each of you sweat your butts off & learn a lot while you are enjoying the amazing scenery.  I will definitely be signing up for 2013 if it works within my schedule. 

 

The weigh in.....  well I did not lose, but I didn't gain either so as of today I'm at a stand still.  I'm going to have to kick it up a bit this week. 

 

#Mamavation Monday:Let the fun begin

Last week I was excited to share that I lost 4 pounds.  I didn't think life could get more exciting after that.  But as I promised I worked EXTREMELY hard, kept my attitude positive and I am again happy to share that I have now lost another 2.5 pounds!!!!! ***Happy Dance, Happy Dance :-) I am SO thankful to the entire Mamavation community for their guidance & support.  It's because of the advice, recipes, and great workouts that I have been able to loose this weight.  There are two things I have changed in my life that I think has helped to lose the weight.  I have been trying to keep track of what I am eating.  I am also getting 3 hard workouts in per-week.  And every workout I push myself past my comfort limit.