Sunday Prep Day

Live from the Spin Bike!!
That's right, I'm spinning these legs to work!! I got my days switched, no lifting today just 20 minutes of HARD CORE ABS!! I wanted to get some cardio in though, so I jumped on he saddle.

Prepping' started early with pancakes; regular an multi-grain. Ailea is asking for them daily, so I figured I'd jump on it and be prepared. Then, we went on a crazy cleaning frenzy upstairs; Whew!! Took all morning, drawers organized, laundry in em', bathrooms cleaned, floors vacuumed. Toys organized, bookshelf set up and books in order. bussaayyyyyyy.

The prep continued; chicken, wrap and then zucchini pasta with a fresh "sauce", which is just sautéed mushrooms and tomatoes with your flavor of seasoning. Yum! Yum! Yum!!
I have to pick up a few more ingredients for 2 upcoming snack crackers and hummus. Sooo looking forward to that!!

Another item to this weeks menu; WRAPS!!

Simple, Delicious

Endless Combinations

And, yes I have Fresh Spinach wrapped in a Spinach Wrap

Guess what else I did? Applied to be another ambassador for Girls Gone Sporty, saw a fellow blogger mention it and it seems awesome!! I'm always eager to grow in what I'm passionate about. We will see what happens.


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Sunday Prep Day

Phew! It was a BUSSAYYYY DAY!!

Got up EARLY, cut a few fruits and veggies for Birthday Party Platters! We celebrated my girls 6th Birthday, at the park with friends. She had a blast!!

Once, we got home around 3PM, I took myself a little breather with the girls, while watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, we love that movie. And, it made me a little hungry.

I snuck away and started the SUNDAY PREP DAY!!
It went a little something like this; The Recipes are linked up! :D

Salad in a Jar

These are pretty awesome & simple

I love that you have endless combinations

Whatever you love

Here's a few combinations I've got;

Balsamic Vinaigrette, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Grape Tomatoes, Quinoa

Olives, Mushrooms, Seasoned Chicken, Grape Tomatoes, Spinach, Romaine Lettuce

Black Beans, Zuchinni, Quinoa (I'll add lime juice & avocados when I eat)

Sundried Tomatoes, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Spinach

Balsamic Vinaigrette, Mushrooms, Grap Tomatoes, Black Olives, Chicken, Spinach

I found the image on Pinterest and it's so SIMPLE to follow

I actually upcycled some jars I already had

You can use Mason Jars

Kale Dip

This is one of my favorites snacks; 

Delicious paired with Snap peas, carrots, or pita chips

Chia Oats

Steel Cut Oats & Oatmeal

Prepare Oats as packaged, let cool

 Add Chai Seeds

Add your choice of milk; I prefer [(Un)sweetened] Almond Milk

Top with fresh fruits; YUM!

Or whatever you like.

Clean Eating Blueberry Cottage Cheese

Delicious for a Breakfast of Snack

PB2

Simple, just add your desired amount & water

I love SPOONFULS, on toast, or with oats

Clean Eating Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti

Today, I'll be making the Turkey Meatballs

SO GOOD!

 Happy Clean Eating Week, it's going to be a BUSY one, school starts for Leanna, Week 2 of Les Mills Pump, Hosting Moms Run This Town Meetup, and LOTS of other stuff in between!!

Have a Fabulous Week Y'all

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Hello, Clean Eating!!

Clean Eating is among many September Routines/Challenges!!

I'm feeling READY after a few months of research, finding recipes and loading up my "Clean Eating" binder. 

After this past month, August, I need this little [big] change, kind of like a body cleanse. And, I'm taking the girls along on the ride with [almost] NO processed foods, like the typical chicken nuggets or corn dogs. I'm sure they will miss them a little and will not like trying all the new things I've got line up on the Meal Plans. It's a new experience we will all get to enjoy, at least I know I will. It'll also be beneficial for the Prep Planning Weekends! School starts this week and I'll have a first grader, who loves taking her own lunch to school, even packing her own lunch. I'm EXCITED!

Happy Clean Eating!!

{these cards always make me giggle}

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Day 26; What do you eat before you workout?

What do you eat before you workout?

Here's a tough one!!

I TRY to eat before workout, here goes it;

• clif bar
• oatmeal w/a variation of PB or fruits
• steel cut oats w/a variation of PB or fruits
• egg whites w/veggies like, spinach, bell peppers, 
• avocado
• almonds
• mixed nuts, like cashews, sesame seeds, raisins
• boiled egg(s)
• pita chips w/hummus
• hummus w/cucumbers, carrots or bell peppers
• cheese stick
• spoonfuls of PB
• almond butter
• toast with almond butter or PB
• quinoa salad
• spinach salad with mixed veggies 
• kale salad
• banana
• greek yogurt w/fresh or frozen fruits
• granola
• granola bar
• kale chips

......I'm sure there's more.

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Hello Again, Rest Day!

I had a LONG RUN on schedule but that's not going to happen and I'm okay with that. This morning, baby girl and I shared a bowl of steel cut oats w/the delicious blackberries we picked yesterday. SO GOOD!!

Husband was home mid-morning after a duty day. My brother came over and spent some time hanging out. I did a little cleaning, went to register my girl at her new school!! And, we added another piece to a project I had started to work on 2 months ago, dining room hutch!!! I'll be choosing another color scheme; My FIRST project on my "deployment projects" list!! I'm a CREATIVE CRAFTY mama, DIY, unique furniture make-over, I could go on, really.....another outlet besides running/fitness!! I'm also EXCITED to start and host Happy {CRAFTY} Hour in September!! Where a few Military Mama's get together and work on creative projects or a weekly themed project challenge!! Something we need while our loved one's are on deployment!!

I am feeling the squats and burpees!! Tomorrow is an EARLY DAY; I'll be refreshed and ready to RUN and complete The Bug Run Half-Marathon!!

Happy Running y'all!!