#Mamavation Monday~ This by far is not what I expected

I am so blue, no make that pissed.  I am up 6#s in one week.  Seriously how the heck does that even happen!  I am so unbelievably mad at myself I could just puke! Last week I didn't post because I was having so many issues with my blogger that I couldn't even log onto my account.  But I had remained stable.  Than as most of my weeks go there was stress, but I had eaten good.  No extra sweets & lots of fruits & veggies. My hubby & I even had a chance to get away over the weekend & I was feeling the best I have in a LONG time.  We went to a wedding that was held way out in the middle of no where & I was proud of myself because I chose only the healthy foods (they served Chinese food with sticky rice) which left me with steamed broccoli & a little of the chicken.  I even skipped the cake! Plus my hubby & I got in a lot of hiking in the woods where the wedding was held, while I was wearing heals mind you. I did however indulge on some wine, but honestly I would have never thought that I would have saw these gruesome numbers.  So needless to say I am shocked & could literately cry when I saw the scale this morning.  I literately just want to give up & make some fudge to drown my sorrows.  This can not be from water weight either because my period isn't due for two weeks.  All I can do is hope for a better week & that I can drop these pounds just as quick as I gained them.

Current Weight: 213#s
Goal Weight: 150#s



workout plan: Monday: I'm gonna give myself today to feel sorry for myself
Tuesday: cardio & swimming
Wednesday: 45 min spin class & wieghts
Thursday: Body Pump ( toning and conditioning class with weights for men and women wanting to add strength training to their aerobic workout.)
Friday: 45 min spin class
Saturday:  Wii & maybe a hike in the woods
Sunday: rest 

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Yummy Low Calorie Chicken Nuggets

Yesterday, I told you in my Mamavation Post  that I was going to share some of my favorite tasty comfort food, made healthy.  Today is day one of sharing with all of you some of the healthier recipes that I have created for my family.  Like most kids, my children LOVE chicken nuggets, and as we all know not all nuggets are the same.  Consumers are lead to believe that just because the name Chicken is in the title that its the healthiest choice for our children to eat.  Here are some shocking nutritional facts about the nuggets that we put on our children's plates...

Fast Food Restaurant	Type	Serving Size (g)	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)
McDonald's	Chicken McNuggets (6pc)	96	250	15	3	1.5	15	670
McDonald's	Chicken Selects Premium Strips (5pc)	221	630	33	6	4.5	46	1550
Burger King	Chicken Tenders (6pc)	92	250	15	3.5	2.5	16	720
Burger King	Chicken Fries (6pc)	85	260	15	3.5	3	18	650
Wendy's	Chicken Nuggets (5pc)	Unknown	230	15	3	0	12	520
Arby's	Chicken Tenders (5pc)	218	630	31	5	0	47	1977
Arby's	Popcorn Chicken (large)	184	531	26	6	1	39	1666
Hardee's	Chicken Strips (5pc)	241	630	34	6	Unknown	45	2260
Dairy Queen	Chicken Strip Basket (6pc)	531	1270	67	11	12	121	2910
KFC	Popcorn Chicken (large)	160	550	35	6	0	30	1600
Carl's Jr.	Chicken Breast Strips (5pc)	215	710	41	6	Unknown	46	2020
White Castle	Chicken Rings (6pc)	110	340	23	4.5	4	15	670

Source: http://www.acaloriecounter.com/fast-food.php

I feel confident that when you read & try my recipe that you & your children will be hooked!

 Crunchy Coconut Chicken Nuggets  

(Sorry there is no photo.  Just take my word that these are delicious)

Ingredients (serves 4)

3 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2 inch pices

1/2 cup unsweetened Coconut Flakes

1/2 cup Panko bread Crumbs

3 Tablespoons Coconut Flour (Whole Wheat Flour will work too)

2 Egg Whites

3 Tablespoons Low Fat Milk

1 dash Salt

Instructions

 - Preheat oven to 425 & spray baking sheet with non stick spray

-  On a small plate combine salt, & flour

- Combine & whisk egg whites & milk in a small bowl 

- Combine Panko & Coconut on a second plate

- Working one piece of chicken at a time, coat the chicken in flour (shake off any excess), then dip it in the egg white mixture, then coat it in the coconut/Panko mixture. 

-  When  all the chicken pieces are coated and placed on your baking sheet, give the chicken a light mist with your non-stick cooking spray. 

- Bake chicken for 8 minutes, than flip the chicken pieces over (remember chicken will be HOT) bake an additional 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink on the inside.   

- Let cool & serve with your favorite dipping sauce.  My kids & I personally like mustard and or Ranch dressing

Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 4 
• Calories: 275.2
• Total Fat: 5.1 g 
• Cholesterol: 103.2 mg
• Sodium: 248.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 9.2 g
• Protein: 45.1 g 

To read the full nutritional content visit Nutrional Value Compare these results to those above & I am sure that you will be pleased to serve this tasty dish to your family & your kids wont even miss the nuggets from McDonalds 

Where Were You 11 Years Ago?

Like most of you I will never forget where I was 11 years ago.  I had just moved out of my parents home to go to college and I was taking an anatomy course.  We were gearing up to take our first test of the semester when all of a sudden there was a rush of students literately running to the commons area.  My professor wanted to find out what was happening so she allowed us to join our fellow students in the commons.  That's when I saw the first Twin Tower burning.  I couldn't believe it!  Then right in front of our eyes we witnessed a second plane flying into the second tower.  That is when I knew for sure that our Country would never be the same. 




Many men & women had been brave enough to join with our military troops & fight for our freedom since that day.  Let us not only remember the lives lost on 9/11 the day of the attach, but also all the lives that followed.  If you know a service member, a firefighter, first responder, police officer, doctor or nurse be sure to thank them for all they do.  I know they have more guts than I will ever have because everyday of their lives are spent protecting all of us.  Even when can can't see them. 

#Mamavation Monday #2Week Challenge Checking In

This weeks mamavation topic is remaking some of our favorite comfort food that we all know to be unhealthy & to try to make them healthier.  I have been trying to do this for  quite some time.  As some of you know I LOVE to bake.  Absolutely LOVE it.  This is my therapy, some people choose the gym or a good book,  I choose to bake.  I actually have a few of my healthier recpies that I created over the years that I will share throughout the week. I'm hoping it will help get my blog a few more followers.  Here are the recipies that I will share.....
Tuesday: Chicken Nuggets
Wednesday: Chocolate Cake
Thursday: Meatloaf
Friday: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Saturday: Brownies
Sunday:Tuna Casserole

I hope you'll tune in in the following days & tell me how you like the recipies!

#2 Week Challenge Update

Thank the Lord that we are at the half way point of this challenge!  My legs especially my knees were absolutely KILLING me over the weekend. It literately took all my strength to walk up & down steps.  Going down was much harder than up, but I am all better today.   Thanks to all the burpees & squats that myself and all the contestants in this challenge were challenged to do.  I have yet to do my workout today, its called the Scorcher & the name speaks for itself.  But I will do it as soon as I'm done with work this afternoon:)   I am so glad that I have signed up for this challenge.  It helps that I have all you wonderful moms encouraging each other to never give up.  I personally am trying the advanced workout this time around.  I think that my body can handle it, which is the best part of all.  I didn't weigh in today because I don't want to get discouraged if I don't see a difference. That and I'm bloated today which is never a good time to do a weigh in.

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#Mamavation Monday ~ Healthy Cooking

Healthy cooking is constantly a challenge in my house.  I go in spurts.  I will cook healthy for a few days & than I slip right back into my comfort area, why? Because its comfortable!!!  I grew up cooking that way, its what I know with out needing a cookbook & it taste good, even if its not that healthy for me.  I am looking forward to the Mamavtion TV show  tonight.  Johanna Cook of Momma Cuisine (@mommacuisine) will be the guest tonight & she is going to show us some tricks to the trade.

I am so proud of myself!  We hosted my daughters birthday party on Saturday & I am pleased to say that I only ate the fruit, meat (chicken) and a HUGE salad.  I skipped the cake!!!  That's a BIG milestone for me.  I didn't even snitch any of the cake while I was making it.  Yea me:)  

I didn't get much exercise this weekend. But believe me I will be making up for it during the week.  I just signed up for the new #2week challenge with Mr. Bookieboo.  But I am done doing the beginner workouts!  I will be attempting the Advance workouts for two weeks!  My goal is to try to drop 3 or more pounds during this challenge...but of course I will be more than pleased if I lose more.