Sunday, March 31, 2013

Happy Easter!

Good morning and Happy Easter to you all! Even if you don't celebrate this day for it's religious intentions I'm sure we all have fond memories of waking up to search for a candy and goodie filled basket full of green grass that gets everywhere and colorful plastic eggs :) At least I know I do! So because I'm trying to stay healthy and have a hard time with control when it comes to sweets, I decided to make myself an Easter Basket with healthy stuff! Behold my Easter basket: homemade healthy bunny and Easter egg shaped pancakes with banana slices for the candy!










Here's the pancake recipe if you'd like to try this delicious treat!
For 1 serving, 4 pancakes:
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/4 unsweetened applesauce
1/4 fat free millk
3 Tbsp egg whites or egg substitute
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2-3/4 tsp Splenda
a little water
Mix that all up and spoon 2-3 Tbsp of it into a pan for each pancake! Top with fresh fruit and sugar free syrup! Each pancake is just 1pt :)

Happy Easter all!

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Spring, what is that?

I mean really snow on the First Day of Spring? Atleast that's how it's been in Illinois....
Hello all! Sorry it's been awhile since I posted, as I said before I was home for Spring Break and had to enjoy every minute of it :) I got in some good runs while I was home and got my mom started on the physical part of her journey to My Kind of Healthy!  24hr Fitness has a good facility and some great tools- staff and such, to get you on your way. Some things I learned about running with a dog: 1) all dogs do not enjoy long-term running, 2) you must gradually work them up to your pace and duration just like how you had to start out, and 3) ALWAYS check their paws before and after, especially if they show any sign of discomfort. My pup cut his pad during our run and I didn't realize it til much later :(
  Now that I'm back at school I'm working on maintaining my goal weight on working on balancing some more normal behavior (eating out, drinking, not exercising everyday) with the things about being healthy that I enjoy like lots of fruits and veggies and working out. I'm also starting a body measurements chart to document my muscular changes now that I'm not focusing on weight loss anymore. I'd suggest starting one in conjunction with your weight loss regimen.
  This morning I tried running a course with hills and uneven pavement, same distance 4 miles, but with the added challenge. I succeeded and felt accomplished if a bit sorer than normal! I like the idea of challenging yourself and so when I think of something like this I make myself try it. Recipes for you all to try and can find on my Pinterest Healthy Recipes page: Healthified Chicken Tortilla Casserole and Quinoa Veggie and feta stuffed Bell Peppers! Both were super delicious and fairly easy to make.
I hope all of you are doing well on journeys! As always, feel free to message me or comment on this post; I'd love some feedback!

Friday, March 8, 2013

GOAL!

Hello! So I'm sorry it's been awhile since I posted but a lot has gone on. First of all, I made my goal finally! It feels great and now I am just trying to learn how to balance less intense exercise with eating more normally... It will take a bit to read just myself to this new way of living but I know its going to be a great adventure! I hope you are all doing well.
One of my close friends has begun her journey to health and so I'd like to share her blog: http://healthful-love.tumblr.com/  
I'm home for Spring Break so I'll update as I can, as always feel free to comment or message me!
 You can do this :)