21 Day Fix - Day 14

Hook, line and sinker. I am a fan.

The changes that I am experiencing are amazing. I feel so good! This program allows you to still enjoy life and friends without completely derailing yourself. 

When I met the trainer and creactor of the 21 day fix, Autumn Calabrase, this summer and listened to how she came up with this program it just made sense. You can over eat with healthy food too. Ididn't  actually think that we fit into that mold but we sure did. It's surprising. It's mindless things that you eat and don't even think about that get you. You eat them because you can, it's a healthy choice. So we don't pay attention. But, it adds up!! This woman sure knows what she is talking about and has developed an amazing system that can truly help anyone if they are willing to apply them self.

                      (Autumn and I, August 2014)

Tonight we got home late and I hadn't planned dinner in advance. This is the perfect storm for me. This is when I go for convenience and make BAD choices. I was so proud of myself tonight. I went out on a limb and threw some things together. It was an absolute success!!!! 21 day fix friendly and delicious!!!!

Here is my take on a healthy quiche. 

Ingredients:

1 Tbl of extra virgin olive oil

1/2 large onion, diced

3 cups cauliflower florets, cut into 1-inch pieces

5 large eggs

1 1/4 cup Almond Milk

1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (can substitute any grated cheese).

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup of brown rice flour, or whole wheat flour (I actually used oat bran tonight and it was amazing!)

Optional: Paprika to taste

Directions:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick olive oil cooking spray. Set pan aside.

Step 2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened (about 3 minutes). 

Step 3. Add broccoli and cook about 5 min. or until just tender. Transfer vegetables to prepared 9" square pan.

Step 4. In a large bowl beat together eggs, milk, cheese, salt and pepper.

Step 5. Whisk flour/oat bran into mixture and then evenly pour over prepared vegetables.

Step 6. Place baking dish in the oven and bake for about 45 min, or until top turns golden brown and egg solidifies (my pan was actually an 8" square so I ended up baking it for 50 minutes.) 

Step 7. Cool quiche for 10 minutes. Then serve!

21 Day Fix - Day 13

I had big plans for today, but both of my littles are not feeling well. So we are laying low and resting. I managed to get a few things done around the house in between all the cuddles.

It's safe to say that I probably won't be able to share our dinner pictures with you later.

Instead I will just share some excitement!

I am now down 8 pounds.

Jeff is now down 12 pounds.

My challengers are on day 6. I have heard from one lady that she is down 5 pounds and is feeling amazing!!

I am pumped. There are so many positve changes happening. The best thing is that all of these Mama's are feeling good about themselves. What could possibly be better then that!!

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.

21 Day Fix - Day 10

Hold the phone!! My mom belly is starting to retract! The end of my maternity Jean wearing days may soon be in site!!!! Woot woot!!

Needless to say, I'm feeling good. The desire to snack out of boredom is starting to disappear.

I have sore muscles from the workouts. Good sore, not bad sore. It's good to feel the strength building. I am ok with the moves that I need to modify. I know it's a matter of time before I don't need too anymore, but for now, I'm at least working on it!

Dinner tonight was so good. Sautéed steak, onions, garlic, ginger, green beans and carrots on a bed of quinoa.

One red, two greens, one yellow!

21 Day Fix - Day 9

I am happy to happy to say that I am finding my groove. It's getting almost easy to look at food and quickly see how to put the colours together. There are some amazing ideas coming from my challengers too. I have so many different meals to try now. It's awesome!!!

Here is an added bonus that I never in a million years expected. I suffer from adult acne. I have tried just about everything to clear it up and short of being pregnant, nothing works! Imagine my shock, that here I am on day nine and my skin is clearing up!!!!! AMAZE BALLS, I AM NOT KIDDING!!!!! I was already enjoying the results of this and I am amazed that my mom belly is quickly disappearing, but this.....this is remarkable.

Remember how I made three lunches last night? Well, I spent today at school with my five year old in her kindergarten class. I had my perfectly planned snacks and lunch. It was fabulous and so fun to eat with the kids. I even got to join in for gym class. Loved running around with them.

Tonight we had baked chicken (1 red for me, 2 reds for Jeff), steamed cauliflower topped with shredded cheddar cheese (1 green, 1 blue). Jeff had another green left so her also got a full green of grilled zucchini, I just had a little to top up my green.

His:

Hers: 

Lunch prep tonight was also so much easier. It's starting to feel like a normal event. I am excited about that! This is the salad that I made for Jeff's lunch tomorrow.

One red, three greens, one orange.