21 Day Fix - Day 12

LIf you had told me 2 weeks ago that I would be drinking my coffee black in the morning I would have burst out loud laughing. I LOVE my morning coffee. I have just one a day and I LOVE it with hazelnut creamer!

Now, I committed to stepping it up this month. I needed to feel good again and get back in shape. I need the energy and confidence that comes with it. So I am following the plan and using the containers. I have given up my chemically charged, much loved coffee creamer. Coffee black, with honey. Guess what? It actually tastes good! I am on day 12! 12 days of black coffee! It bothers me more mentally, then the taste, to drink it black. Isn't that saying something?!?!

While I have given up my creamer I am still allowed wine. Yep, that's a compromise that works for me! Lol here we are, it's Friday again. One of my dearest friends is coming for the weekend and I am looking forward to some girl chats and wine!!!

Friday night for us is almost always family date night. We usually have pizza. Tonight we opted for soft tacos. Super easy, delicious and 21 day fix friendly!!! We made our own from here using our containers!

1 yellow, 1 red, 1 green!

21 Day Fix - Day 11

Eleven days done and 7 pounds lost. I am waiting until day 21 to take my measurements, but clothes that haven't fit since before my pregnancy are now in my sight!!

My muscles are SORE! Hahaha, good sore, but sore. Mostly my legs. When I go upstairs at home they scream at me a little. I consider it a victory. It means change is happening. It means I am making time for me. It means I can be a Mom, and still make time for me.

My challenge group has the most amazing ladies in it. They inspire me daily! So focused, so driven, so committed. We are supporting each other and doing this. I am just bursting with pride!

Dinner tonight was Balsamic Pork Tenderloin in the slow cooker. Easy and delicious and yet again, kid approved!! 

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• small onion, chopped
• 2 pounds pork tenderloin

Directions:

1. Mix the first 3 ingredients together in a bowl.  Rub pork tenderloin in dry seasoning mixture.
2. In a large saute pan, heat oil, garlic and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar until hot.
3. Add pork and sear, browning meat on all sides.
4. Transfer the pork to the crock pot.
5. Pour remaining 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar into saute pan and stir a few min to de-glaze the pan.
6. Pour juices over top of tenderloin in crock pot.  Cook on high for 3 hours.
7. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes and then slice.