Day 29, 30, 31 & 32!

Happ Boxing Day!! (What is Boxing Day anyway?!) 

So here's my recap for my fit over the holidays!! 5 more days!!

Day 2--gym

Day 3--gym

Day 4--Christmas walk and playing in the park

Day 5--today, at home insanity workout!! 

As for food. I have made sure to have fresh juice for the past 4 days too. Not only is it mighty tasty, but I know I'm getting some great food in me. I've got one more Christmas dinner tonight and then all the big dinners are done....sort of! Hah. We have family in town so every dinner until New Years is technically a 'big dinner' haha!! 

I'm mentally preparing myself for the next month ahead of me full of juicing. It is going to challenge me in all aspects, but I'm ready for it!! 

Take care friends!!

Ang

First run & I'm about to get SUPER JUICED!!!

I First off I must tell you about my first official run since injuring my knee!!! 

I have not ran since OCTOBER 4 2014, that is 11 weeks...okay on IG I said 13 or 14 weeks, oops!! Anyway 11 weeks of no running is a looooong time to not run for someone who has been running at least 3 days a week since January. 

I got the go ahead a week and a half ago for my physio that I could start running last Thursday the 18th, but with being sick and such it didn't happen until today. So I had instructions to walk for 5 minutes, run/walk for 15 and then walk at the end for 5 minutes. The run/walk portion was 1 minute run, 1 minute walk. It was pretty nice out considering it is the 22nd of December!! What?! Running felt so amazing, I forgot how much I missed it. I was feeling really "blue" before I went and knew I needed an endorphin pick me up, even if I was tired. Even though it was a much shorter run than what I'm used to I clocked 3 km, and my pace was 7:24min/km (average) my quickest was 5:57, which is pretty good considering I was walking and running. My knee did not hurt, I could feel pressure, but no pain. I know it needs to build up strength, so I will be diligent in getting in my runs every other day and following the outline. No 10km runs in the near future! Haha! 

This was me post run!!---I was mighty excited!!!

So now onto, me getting SUPER JUICED!!

Okay so if you haven't heard about Jason Vale, or juicing, or the documentary Super Juice me---go get your google on and then come back. 

You back?? (Hehe) okay so Jason Vale has a number of Juicing plans, I have done his 3 day plan twice now. I loved it and felt great afterwards. He has a 3 day, 5 day, 7 day, 14 day and 28 day juice detox plan. On January 5th he is hosting the worlds biggest juice detox. I originally signed up for the 5 day one, but then I thought why not give the 28 day one a try. 

Here are my reasons:

1. I have been battling a few digestive issues 

2. I've had low back pain for over a year now

3. I want to cut out/back on refined sugars and processed food

4. I want to clear my system and start fresh

5. I have acute acne I'd like to clear up

6. I have 15lbs of body fat I need to lose. 

7. I feel sluggish and tired a lot 

So what I'd like to achieve from the 28 day super juice me plan is 

1. More energy

2. Body fat loss

3. Clear skin

4. A better working digestive system

5. Controlled cravings for unhealthy foods

6. Less low back pain.

My plan is to start juicing on the 5th. I am going to do 30minute+ exercise in the am and 30 minutes in the evening. This will help my metabolism going and keep me building muscle. 

Now before you get all "juice for 28 days, you are crazy" well maybe I am, but I know that I am putting healthy vitamins and nutrients into my body. I'm not doing a 28 day McDonald's eating frenzy. 

I am going to document my journey on here, so in 13 days get ready to be super juiced!!!!

Eeeekkk, now that I wrote it, it's out there. No turning back!!! Good thing no one reads my blog....

Peace out :) 

Ang

Oh yes here is my food for the day!

Day 26-27&28

Hey folks! So it's been a bit busy-crazy-tired at night kind of weekend hence the lack of posts. BUT I still tracked my food. 

I was not very healthy this weekend food wise--I will warn you now, I had peters on Friday night & Chinese on Saturday night.

My body feels really blah, which leads me to feel very blah. Also I am extremely bloated---maybe it's the diary?? 

I am almost over this cold. The antibiotics seems to be working, so I've been able to get in some workouts. Woot woot!!

Today (Monday) I did an insanity workout in the morning with my kids. I felt so completely out of shape that I wanted to crawl up in a hole and cry. My stomach was flapping around and I could barley keep up with the moves. I felt tired and weak and overweight. (Don't mind my pity party). This is what happens when you take almost 2 weeks off from exercise. I know that my body needed the rest, but I can also tell that my clothes aren't fitting how they normally do. My midsection is still carrying excess weight that I planned on losing this year. I only lost 8-10 pounds this entire year, yes I know I gained muscle mass, but my stomach is still the same size it was earlier this year. 

Today I was thinking about how we view our bodies. I want to have a positive body image and show that to others especially my children. Yes beauty is not defined by a number on a scale or by the size of clothes you wear, but there is beauty in happiness. I love my body---I love it enough to be happy with it. I am not happy it right now so I plan on working on it. I have spent a good amount of time maintaining my weight and now I'm ready to step it up and get these last 15lbs OF FAT gone!!!! I don't care if the number on the scale stays the same, but I want and need to lose some excess body fat to be able to reach my fitness goals. I want to be an athlete and a runner, I want to lift heavy and jump high I want a tight stomach. I want to be happy with the body I love. 

Here's my weekend food tracking :) 

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Day 25... Getting better....I hope!!

Hey friends!! 

I actually did an early morning workout today :) it took a lot out of me. I didn't know what would happen, but I was willing to give it a try. Unfortunately it didn't make me feel better, but Tylenol & Advil are helping. I hate that I am taking so many pills, but I don't know how to get rid of the pain. 

My eating was on par today and I am eating more out of hunger & nourishment and less out of emotion & comfort. Yay team!!

Breakfast: protein shake

Snack: Apple

Lunch: tomato soup & grilled cheese

Snack: peanut butter & jam sandwich

Dinner: lemon grass chicken vermecilli noodle bowl. (Yum yum yum!!) with 2 veggie spring rolls. I know deep fried spring rolls don't scream healthy, but they were sure delcioso!! 

I was able to go to work today. I'm not sure if I went to work because I felt better or I felt bad canceling on clients. Ah well it's good to get out. Hopefully tomorrow's even better!! 

Christmas is in a WEEK!!!! Whether I feel good or not I have got to finish my Christmas shopping!! 

Here's to staying on my workouts & eating right over the holidays. 

Woot woot!!! We got this friends xo

Ang :) 

Day 24

Hello world, 

I'd love to say this cold is going away, but it's not going a.n.y.w.h.e.r.e!!! 

Breakfast: 2 oat balls and 1/4 of a bagel. This was eaten as I crawled back into bed after I went to the doctors only to find out my doc doesn't start until 11. Hah...yah it was hilarious. No but seriously I was so grateful I was able to get in with him at all!! 

Oh yah--so I don't really know what it is I have, most likely a sinus infection. I've got a nasal spray & antibiotics if the spray doesn't work. Which so far not too much has changed. I know I know, be patient. 

Lunch: sweet potato tomato soup, it's one in a carton from Campbell soup. It was delicious. With that I had a cheese, lettuce & mayo sandwich. It was so yummy!!! 

Snack: no afternoon snack---I laid on the couch and in bed until about 4:45. Terrible I know--I feel like a lazy sack of rocks!!!! It was a blessing in disguise that Matthews work fell through today. I also had to cancel with my clients....again! 

We did manage to go for a little family walk this evening. The fresh air felt amazing!! I even did some "weight lifting" as Bentley really wanted to walk, and would dive roll out of the sled, and well he's not so fast or great at walking forward we alternated between carrying him. 

Dinner: homemade tuna melts...yum yum yum!! I haven't had tuna in AGES! It was great! I love adding pickles to my tuna, do you? I also had a bowl of yogurt & berries. Again very yummy! 

Dessert:....yes dessert. I ate half a zero chocolate bar (don't be fooled there is not zero calories in it, I believe it's called zero because it melts above zero?!?!) and 1 oat ball. 

Calories around 1700. 

I feel like I ate more nutritiously at lunch & dinner today & that was good!! 

Also I'm now on day 8 of no workouts! Say what?! :(  

I'm going to see if I can manage one tomorrow am, we shall see. It's really the constant pressure and headache that's doing me in. What do you do? Work through it, or take time off? 

Night night world

:) ang

Day 23--- oat balls

Breakfast: oatmeal with pb & agave

Lunch: homemade tortilla pizza....same as yesterday. With half a cookie. 

Snack: 2 homemade energy oat balls....they are so delicious :) 

Dinner: I was feeling extremely tired and not so into eating, but I did have peanut butter on rice cakes. Yummy eh?! 

Snack: another oat ball...okay 2 ;) haha! 

I am really proud of my eating lately. I haven't been able to hit the gym in 7 days & usually I eat out of comfort, but lately I've had my indulges but overall I feel like I'm staying on track. It's a lifestyle not a diet. 

Xx ang! 

Day 22....headache!

Good morning headache...migraine...pain in my head, 

Breakfast: everything bagel with butter & pb

Lunch: homemade tortilla pizza with zucchini mushrooms and cheese

Snack: berries, milk, spinach & maple syrup. The syrup helped me not taste the sliminess of the spinach! Haha! Gross I know! 

Dinner: Tuscan chicken sandwich from Safeway. Have you ever had one? The first time I ever had one was when Matthew & I first met. It also tastes good, but has sentimental value to me. Double yum! 

Dessert: half a double chocolate chunk cookie

Overall calories around 1700 :)

Matthew was sweet enough to take the kids out and get me some Advil cold & sinus and supper. It was very nice. I wish I had felt better so I could have used that hour to do some mad cleaning, instead I just rested, and it was bliss! 

I realize these posts aren't exactly motivational or jam packed with knowledge, but for me they help me process my day and slowly but surely I'm building a healthy relationship with food. 

I don't know if it's the medicine talking or I'm actually feeling better, but I just might be well enough to workout tomorrow!! I hope so!!

Day 20 & 21

Hello :) 

I feel like all I'm doing lately is complaining but this cold is seriously no fun! On Saturday I got up and tried to do some Christmas shopping. It went well, except I felt like I was 100 years old, my low back hurt so bad just from holding my purse. How can that be? I have a lot of low back pain and today was the worst in a long time! I wasn't able to workout even. I thought if I took it easy on Saturday I'd feel better. Hah! Yah-no! Eating wise, wasn't terrible, but wasn't super healthy. 

On Sunday we almost spent the day in bed, but I was determined to get our butts moving so we went to church. Even if we were an hour late we still made it! These are the perks of 3 hour church. I ate pretty good, I was craving something sweet in the evening, and made a chocolate pudding pie that tasted not so great, I ended up throwing it out....after I ate some--haha!! 

Today I woke up with an excruciating headache, so far I've eaten a bagel, I know I know not very nutrient dense. I am happy to get a fruit shake made for lunch. 

Peace out friends!! 

Saturday's food ^

Sunday's food v

Day 19---finding energy

Today started slow. I was supposed to train a client at 10, but I had a feeling I wouldn't be feeling well enough so I cancelled last night. I didn't have the energy to wake up and hit the gym, so needless to say we had a low key day. 

Breakfast...which I ate around lunch: bowl of oatmeal with pb, banana & maple syrup

Snack: a superstore cheese bun & a booster juice. Pomegranate passion...it's so good. I was hoping it would give me the kick of energy I was lacking. Yah no. I totally ate the cheese bun out of comfort, it tasted good! No regrets! 

Dinner: Matthew made tacos. I had big plans of making him dinner because he was FINALLY done his projects he's been tirously working on alllll week, but I was feeling so lousy he was sweet and made us all tacos. We sat and ate them while we watched "home alone 2". Good times!! 

So as you can see I've been eating meat & diary a little over the past few days. I am not committing to 'one style' of eating per say---other than healthy--er. I definitely know there is benefits in eating more fruits & veggies--but I have been craving meat. Also my digestive issues haven't benefitted as much this time with plant based foods, so when I'm still getting stomach aches I have to wonder what is going on?! Too many beans?? I have no idea. 

So for now, I just want to ride this cold out & go from there. I know that food is fuel, so it's about fueling my body with foods to help me heal & recover, right?! 

I miss working out though.....did I tell you that I can start running in 1 week, says my physio. It will be a slow start, but I'm super excited!!! 

Night night world

Me & my princess 😃

Day 18

Hello self, 

You are sick not lazy. Stupid cold. 

You ate out of comfort. 

Don't feel guilty. 

You are human. 

It happens. 

Weight is just a number. 

It doesn't define you. 

Love your body it is a gift. 

Your body is not perfect. 

Perfection is relative. 

You define perfection. 

Love your body. 

Again, love the body you were given. 

It carried and gave birth to 2 little humans. 

It lost 50lbs...twice. 

It has run hundreds and hundreds of miles. 

It is strong. 

It can push. It can pull. 

It can sweat. 

It can laugh and cry. 

It can be happy & sad. 

You are beautiful.

Even those stretch marks. 

Love. Your. Body. 

Because I love you.  

Love, me. 

This is a picture of how my weight has fluctuated over the past 4/5 months. It is frustrating. But I am determined to stay positive. 

Here's what I ate today. (I did stop after 8--wahoooo) though I managed to eat a bowl of homemade kettle corn popcorn right before. 

Day 16 & 17

I was so tired yesterday I didn't get a chance to keep up with my posts. But I still stayed on track and tracked my food. Also last night I came home from work at 7:30pm I was debating between not eating or eating. I didn't have supper yet and I was faced with the debate of under eating or eating enough. 

I chose eating enough. I made a big plate of pasta with grilled veggies sauce & avocado. It was very delicious. 

Day 16:

Day 17:

I took a rest day today because I am still recovering from my chest cold, and was up a few times during the night with Bentley because he is soooo sick :( I felt so sad for him!!! He is so stuffed up! My body needed REST! 

Anyway tonight I packed a supper YAY!! It was really yummy. After work I almost binged on chocolate & cookies, but I didn't --I threw them out!!! Woot woot!! 

Well that's all for now :)

Peace out xx

Day 15

Today I was feeling like 85% better so I hit the gym at 7, with my bestie! I took it easy, and did my physio exercises. I even did a 15 minute jog around the track. Without any pain....right up until the sprint at the end. Boo! It's getting stronger and better.

Okay so as I'm writing this my hubby is making popcorn and oh me oh my it smell divine!!!! But it's 10pm and I'm not eating. I'm stuffed to the brim after the super I had. 

Breakfast: protein shake

Snack: cookie (the ones from yesterday

Lunch: the pie part from my homemade shepards pie. I topped it with avocado & fresh tomatoes. It was really REALLY good seriously it will change your life. Who knew what lentils, corn tomatoes, seasoning and a touch of maple syrup could taste sooooooooo amazing together. 

Snack: cookie....2 & an apple

Dinner: I knew I was going out for sushi at 7, but I was starving as I made supper. So I had 2 pancakes with some berries as well as a lot of delicious sushi. I wish I knew whyat was in them but they were sooooooo good. I have been going to this one restaurant with my good friend Kelsi, for a couple years now and it never disappoints. I now eat the 'real' sushi, it all tastes so good mixed together. Anyway enough of my romanticizing about sushi. 

So today I wasn't on my water like I usually am, and by the end of the day I noticed. My energy levels were low and I was snacky!!!! 

It wasn't a terrible day nutrition wise, but it didn't feel highly nutrient dense either. 

Day 14

So today my cold totally kicked my butt! Wow! It was not nice, but it's nearing the end of the day and I'm starting to feel better than I did when I woke up! Woot woot!! 

Breakfast: oatmeal, banana, pb....it's my favorite lately

Lunch: rice, chickpea, cranberry, basil warmed salad with avocado. 

Snack: I munched on skinny sticks, but then thought I'm sure I'd feel WAY better if I made some fresh juice. So I did and me and the kids drank it like it was the next best thing!!!! Sooooo yummy! 

Dinner: at around 4 pm I totally passes out, I was waiting for Matthew to get home from church, finally once the kids were out of my hair and I was bundled in my bed, I was off to dreamland. So much so that I didn't notice when Matthew brought me a nice warm bowl of chicken noodle soup. 

So when I woke up around 5:15 that's what I ate. It was so kind of him. 

Dessert.....so I baked. I made the cookies off one of my favorite blogs oh she glows. They were a "turtle" cookie but I didn't have pecans, but I have hazelnuts coming out the wazoo, so I used hazelnuts. They turned out great. I definitely ate more than 1....okay I ate 4, maybe 5. 

But my calories were under 2000. So it's not bad. 

Tomorrow I'm hoping to feel even better than today. I've got to watch what I eat during the day because I'm hoping for sushi with a friend. 

Here's to going into week 3 strong! 

Ooooo I decided on my workout plan for the next 6 weeks. I'm not sure if I'll start it tomorrow, but it's exciting! I'll share more on that later. Also my knee only hurt at ONE point today!!! That is seriously a miracle. Usually it hurts 90% of the time. I'm so happy my body is getting stronger, namely my legs & glutes so my knee pain has disappeared...almost :) 

Night night. 

Day 12 hitting the gym when you're sick & desssssert & day 13

Howdy! 

This morning I went to the gym despite not feeling 100%. I was glad I went because I know it helped me start my day off on the right foot. My motto is truly listen to your body, rest is important, especially when it comes to fighting off a bug. 

Breakfast: oatmeal, banana & pb. It was so comforting & warm!

This keep me full until 12. 

Lunch: homemade fries & ketchup. The fries were just boiled potatoes that were baked. I didn't add any oil to them. Just salt at the end and dipped them in crushed tomatoes (because I didn't have ketchup) 

It was soooo filling

Snack: Apple

Dinner: a small piece of my homemade lentil Shepard pie 

DESSERT! A white chocolate brownie from Moxies :) 

It was delightful! 

I was still under my calorie goal with my brownie & everything :) double thumbs up! 

Night night....I was in the middle of writing this last night but I felt so miserable I couldn't stay awake...so I'm combining Friday & Saturday :) 

Saturday day 13

I woke up still feeling pretty awful so I decided to take a rest day because my body was already sore & tired and I hadn't worked out yet. Anyway, this isn't a pity party so I'm going to keep moving on

Breakfast:oatmeal banana and pb...lots of it! It's so yummy and comforting!

Lunch: more shepards pie

Snack: everything bagel with earth balance "butter"

Dinner: I went out for another girls night (2 in a row) I felt pretty sick still, but I really wanted to see my friends so I put on my red lipstick and went! 

We went to the Olive Garden, I got water, camomile tea & whole wheat linguine with some type of vegetable sauce. Of course I enjoyed their salad and breadsticks....yummy!!! The tea made me nice and warm and the good company made me forget about my plugged sinuses, runny nose, cough & sore throat....pleasant eh?! 

Night time treat: chocolate chip cookies & I tried my first ever Tim tam slam!!! It did not disappoint :) 

I definitely overindulged today, but I didn't eat out of guilt, shame or body hating emotion. 

10 Things I learned this week: 

1.Even though I didn't keep my no eating after 8 the entire week, I know the difference I feel when I allow my body the time between my last meal of one day and my first meal of the next day. I much prefer not eating after 8pm. I plan on making this a lifestyle habit.

2. Order tea when out for dinner, it is warm and comforting. 

3. If there is no meatless/dairy free options ask for a "side" menu, or order bruschetta. (I came to this conclusion after going out to eat...oops)

4. Keep drinking at least 3-4litres of water, I wasn't perfect at this everyday and I noticed. 

5. I prefer 3-4 big "I feel full" meals to 5-6 smaller meals. 

6. On Friday when I ate oatmeal, homemade fries & shepards pie I was completely satisfied. 

7. Working out in the morning is the perfect way to start my day!!!!! 

8. By doing my physio exercises everyday I feel almost no knee pain, it's not 100% but I see running in my near future. Yipeeeeee!!!! 

9. Lifting weights is something I always want a part of my exercise regime. 

10. I can achieve a tighter stomach!!!! It will take time and dedication, but I CAN do it! 

Day 11 lots of working out & splurge

Workout - check

Breakfast: protein shake

Taught Bootcamp- check

Snack: peanut butter wrap with banana  

Lunch: vegan burrito with avocado

Snack: skinny sticks & peanut butter

Taught 30 minute Insanity class

Dinner: protein shake & energy bar

Second supper aka splurge....;) Tim hortons BLT, 2 Wendy's chicken nuggets & Oreo cookie & piece of chocolate. Yes, I know! No guilt though! 

Obviously I did more than eat and workout!! Hah!

 I came home from work and I didn't feel good (in hind sight I should have gone to bed) I was also very hungry, my hubby was kind enough to go get a sandwich for me...hence my splurge...I know it wasn't the healthiest choice, but it was delicious and I have no regrets :) 

No giving up, tomorrow I'll be sure to get in my gallon of water and drink some fresh juice! Staying on track and staying strong! 

Who's with me!?

Later gaters :) 

Day 10 clutch cut program 'Weightloss' & training plans

Wednesday?! Already! Wow this week is flying by :) :(. 

Today I woke up feeling a bit sick, and I was sure happy that is was my rest day! My arms are soooooo sore from my arm workout yesterday--owe!!

On track again!

Breakfast: Apple,carrot, beet,cucumber pineapple, fresh pressed juice :) blended with ice and avocado. I made a huge batch and shared it with my kids & hubby. 

Snack: Apple

Lunch: vegan burrito, avocado, salsa & tomatoes. Sooooo good! Is it just me or do most things taste better with avocado?! 

Snack: multigrain skinny sticks with peanut butter & mini cupcake. 

Dinner: same juice I had this morning, more is all. It was so yummy, but by the time I got home from work at 10pm I was so so sooooo hungry, instead of nibbling I drank a BIG OL glass of water & wrote this. 

I wanted to share an experience I've had with you. 

So 3.5 weeks ago I started following a program on bodybuilding.com called clutch cut. It was a 3 week program. At first I started following the nutrition program, I got to day 5 and couldn't keep up with rice broccoli & chicken. Though I did the ENTIRE fitness portion of the program though. After day 5 of not following the nutrition program I went a little cray-cray with my eating and I think I ate everything in sight for about a week. By the start of the 3rd week I was getting more on track with my eating, but my poor eating choices were starting to show on the scale. I had gained 5 pounds in 2 weeks!! Obviously I knew it wasn't fat I'd gained because I was tracking my food and I hadn't eaten more than a 15000 calories surplus!! BUT I knew snacking late at night was causing my body to retain water. So I started to STOP EATING at 8pm, no night time snacking. This is when I started keeping up with this blog again...9 days ago.  This morning I got on the scale and I am down 4 pounds. I can feel my body letting go of the water and now I can start burning fat!! (Almost back to my starting weight...haha) 

Please let my choices be a lesson to you. Be patient with the scale, be consistent with your training and be mindful of what you eat. 

Though I did not lose any weight on the 'clutch cut' program, I feel stronger and my body is showing changes, good changes. I am learning, again and again and now know that nutrition is SO key when it comes to seeing real true long lasting results. No I am not about to go on some crazy starvation diet, or pop some pills. I am going to eat real, fresh, whole foods. For me animal products don't sit well with me, so I've decided to take them out of my diet. I want to drink more fresh juice, and yummy healthy fats, carbs & protein. 

As for training I am going to think this week on my plan for the rest of the month, so this week I'll be doing some strength and cardio and Monday I will have a plan. Stay tuned!!! You always have to have a plan!!

Day 9

Guess what, I didn't bake today. Crazyness I know!? Lol

Here's what I ate today:

I taught a late Insanity class and didn't get home until 7:45, so my last meal ended at 8:15pm. 

No more eating after that though. It was hard to stop eating but I am sticking to my guns, and no late night snacking! 

--peace out :)

Day 8- Shepards's Pie & 80 calorie cupcakes!!!

Oh jee I just wrote an entire blog post, then went to find a link for a recipe and forgot to save it!!!! Argh!!!!!!!!

Here's my link:

Vegan chocolate mini cupcakes: 

http://ohsheglows.com/recipage/?recipe_id=6001729

So I made these cupcakes today, Adelade wanted to pretend it was her birthday so we even got a candle and sang "happy birthday" to her. It was really cute!! I took lots of pictures! Haha! 

The changes I made to the recipe:

-only 1/2 cup of sugar 

-added a small banana

- subbed 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce instead of the oil

- I used maple extract instead almond in both the cupcakes & frosting. 

-I used a mini muffin tin, and greased it with coconut oil. 

The changes for the frosting: 

I only used 1/4 cup of earth balance 'butter' and 3/4 cup of icing sugar. ( I ran out of sugar, so I had to keep the icing in the fridge so it didn't melt) & 1/2 tsp of maple extract & 1/2 tsp of vanilla.

They are only 81 calories each and 2 grams of fat! (Icing included)

I forgot to snap a pic with icing, but they look so tasty!!

Lentil Corn Shepards Pie:

-sorry no pic-

1 TBSP olive oil

3 minced garlic cloves

6-8 peeled plum tomatoes, diced. (Google how to peel tomatoes, it's easier then you may think)

2 tbsp maple syrup

Sea salt, onion powder, thyme--- maybe 1/2 tsp-1 tsp of each

1 can of brown lentils (drained)

1 can of peaches and cream corn kernels (drained)

4 ish cups of mashed potatoes

1. Make mashed potatoes

2. Peel tomatoes

3. Turn oven to 425F. 

4. Heat up fry pan, add oil and garlic. Sauté on high for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, maple syrup and seasonings. Let it bubble and boil for a little while...3 minutes. It'll look really tasty! Then add he lentils and corn. Stir it all together. Once it is all warm, add it to a 9x13 cooking dish, then add the potatoes on top. 

Bake it for 15-20 minutes of 425F, I by accidentally had it on broil & and it turned out great. Try it how ever you'd like, but make sure to really broil it up at the end so the potatoes are nice and brown on top. 

Devour...but not too fast because it's hot hot!!! 

Today's menu:

Breakfast: Apple, carrot, cucumber, beet, pineapple juice...freshly pressed! 

Snack: water, peanut butter on whole grain wrap

Lunch: Shepards pie

Snack: mini cupcake

Dinner: Shepards pie

Snack: 2 mini cupcakes

Today I made sure to drink water when I felt like snacking and I got in a great workout in the afternoon.

It is 10 minutes to 8 and no eating for the rest of the night for me. Staying strong!!!!

Night night team!