Here we go, day 4.
Food Choices
Breakfast- Berry meal replacement shake. This are so convenient for mornings when time gets away from me. I can literally drink it on my way to work and know that I am not eating junk. Plus I get 24 grams of protein in only 220 calories. Where else can you find that?
Lunch- Leftover chicken and sauce. I know it sounds redundant but I am trying to eat what I have and obviously I have a lot of chicken. I also would like to really eat what is in my cupboards so soon I can go and replenish with more good stuff. I am just tired of going to the store and buying foods that we don't eat and just go to waste. I also had the last of my green beans =(. No worries I got broccoli out to make!
Supper- Hamburger (one from my freezer so it was not lean). I had mushrooms and mustard on top of it.
Exercise- Morning spin class. Kicked my butt!! Then Reagan and I had parent child swim. Not that it is full out swim, however I am carrying the chunk around the pool walking, bending, kneeling for a half hour.
Water intake- 74oz. Yea it stunk today. It happens and tomorrow will be better.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Day 3
Today was the last day of the fiber drink, thank goodness!! Although my mom found that by mixing it in her bullet it really helped with the gritty taste.
Food Choices
Breakfast- Egg and ham omelet plus 4 pieces of sausage. I had the discussion this morning with my advisers about not eating organic and not always eating lean meat. We all agreed, we eat what we have in our freezers. I cannot imagine going to the store and buying beef or pork when I have a freezer full of it. So again, that is why I eat the pork and beef that maybe others don't on the plan. The thing to remember is, it is okay! Life happens, and sometimes you cannot afford to buy organic or ultra lean but you have hamburgers in your freezer that is so much better than eating pizza or not getting any protein.
Lunch- I had the rest of my chicken from Monday along with the rest of the green beans. Those green beans were so good. I need to see if I have another bag of veggies I can do that with. Yummo!
Supper- This one was tricky. I had made plans to meet a friend for dinner. When she suggested the Mexican restaurant I didn't think anything of it and where I would be in my challenge. Well, I once again asked advice (see a theme?) and about one of the only things available to eat was the chicken fajitas. So mom and I both had the fajitas, no sour cream, no tortilla, no cheese. However, I did get my favorite thing at the restaurant, the salsa!!
Snack- More of my frozen grapes. I also tonight when I got home made a muffin from the advocare shakes. Chocolate is the only one I've done it with and to be honest probably will be the only one. Tonight I added 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Seriously, so yummy!!!
Empty a packet into a bowl and mix with 1/3 cup water. Microwave for 90 seconds. Then enjoy =)
Exercise- I had my personal training session this morning. Since I have been doing a lot of lifting here lately we did all cardio, 15 minutes on the bike, 15 minutes on the treadmill and then repeated. I was drenched but it felt so good. Since we went out to dinner tonight I didn't get a second session in but it was okay.
Water- As of right now I am at 91oz. I am planning on drinking another 24. Progress on the intake. Not where I need to be yet but slowly getting there.
Tomorrow is a spin class in the morning and Reagan's parent child swim class at night. Yup another busy day.
Food Choices
Breakfast- Egg and ham omelet plus 4 pieces of sausage. I had the discussion this morning with my advisers about not eating organic and not always eating lean meat. We all agreed, we eat what we have in our freezers. I cannot imagine going to the store and buying beef or pork when I have a freezer full of it. So again, that is why I eat the pork and beef that maybe others don't on the plan. The thing to remember is, it is okay! Life happens, and sometimes you cannot afford to buy organic or ultra lean but you have hamburgers in your freezer that is so much better than eating pizza or not getting any protein.
Lunch- I had the rest of my chicken from Monday along with the rest of the green beans. Those green beans were so good. I need to see if I have another bag of veggies I can do that with. Yummo!
Supper- This one was tricky. I had made plans to meet a friend for dinner. When she suggested the Mexican restaurant I didn't think anything of it and where I would be in my challenge. Well, I once again asked advice (see a theme?) and about one of the only things available to eat was the chicken fajitas. So mom and I both had the fajitas, no sour cream, no tortilla, no cheese. However, I did get my favorite thing at the restaurant, the salsa!!
Snack- More of my frozen grapes. I also tonight when I got home made a muffin from the advocare shakes. Chocolate is the only one I've done it with and to be honest probably will be the only one. Tonight I added 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Seriously, so yummy!!!
Exercise- I had my personal training session this morning. Since I have been doing a lot of lifting here lately we did all cardio, 15 minutes on the bike, 15 minutes on the treadmill and then repeated. I was drenched but it felt so good. Since we went out to dinner tonight I didn't get a second session in but it was okay.
Water- As of right now I am at 91oz. I am planning on drinking another 24. Progress on the intake. Not where I need to be yet but slowly getting there.
Tomorrow is a spin class in the morning and Reagan's parent child swim class at night. Yup another busy day.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Day 2
Here we go day 2!!
Food Choices
Breakfast- 2 egg omelet with ham. I know lunch meat is frowned upon on the challenge but this goes back to my rules, life happens and I have to eat what I have until I have the time to go to store. So therefore I eat eggs and ham and not a donut or worse no breakfast at all. I wasn't in the mood for a shake and I had more time so I decided to mix it up.
Lunch- Chipotle!! Yum yum! Seriously this is one of my favorite places to eat even when I'm not on the challenge. However, being on the challenge finding places to eat when you can't prepare your meal can be a bit more difficult when your choices are limited. Chipotle is such a great choice, chicken, veggies (I always get double), corn salsa and the medium salsa, guacamole and lettuce.
Supper- Bratwurst. Again I know it isn't on the recommended plan but when you have a freezer full of meat, you eat it. Then I had some more of my delicious green beans. I did have 2 tablespoons of peanut butter because I wanted something and it satisfied the craving.
Snack- Since I was out and about over my morning snack time I didn't have one. However, I wasn't hungry which is good. I had apples in the afternoon.
Exercise- I did a spin/sculpt for an hour this morning. I have never taken it with J and boy it was great (and by great did I think I was going do die, yes!)
Water intake- So far 62 oz but I'm thinking I will finish another 24oz before bed. Still need to keep increasing this.
So far so good, only one more day of the fiber drink before a little reprieve, thank goodness.
Food Choices
Breakfast- 2 egg omelet with ham. I know lunch meat is frowned upon on the challenge but this goes back to my rules, life happens and I have to eat what I have until I have the time to go to store. So therefore I eat eggs and ham and not a donut or worse no breakfast at all. I wasn't in the mood for a shake and I had more time so I decided to mix it up.
Lunch- Chipotle!! Yum yum! Seriously this is one of my favorite places to eat even when I'm not on the challenge. However, being on the challenge finding places to eat when you can't prepare your meal can be a bit more difficult when your choices are limited. Chipotle is such a great choice, chicken, veggies (I always get double), corn salsa and the medium salsa, guacamole and lettuce.
Supper- Bratwurst. Again I know it isn't on the recommended plan but when you have a freezer full of meat, you eat it. Then I had some more of my delicious green beans. I did have 2 tablespoons of peanut butter because I wanted something and it satisfied the craving.
Snack- Since I was out and about over my morning snack time I didn't have one. However, I wasn't hungry which is good. I had apples in the afternoon.
Exercise- I did a spin/sculpt for an hour this morning. I have never taken it with J and boy it was great (and by great did I think I was going do die, yes!)
Water intake- So far 62 oz but I'm thinking I will finish another 24oz before bed. Still need to keep increasing this.
So far so good, only one more day of the fiber drink before a little reprieve, thank goodness.
Monday, January 13, 2014
24 Day Challenge- Day 1
I'm backkkkkkk
Whew, the holidays then Reagan's birthday party, crazy weather and being gone for a conference for a week has thrown me off this blogging schedule I had set for myself. Excuses I know but sometimes life happens and it is okay but I'm back and ready to get back to normal.
I started my 24 day challenge today. I was going to start when everyone else did at the beginning of the new year but I knew I would be away for that conference and it would be hard to plan my meals and get my workouts in. Plus, I also got my mom to do the challenge with me and I wanted to wait for her to get her goodies. I am planning on chronicling the entire 24 days here.That will keep me focused as well as accountable. If I want this to work and I want to continue to succeed I need to be honest and I feel that this is the best place for it!
Food choices-
Breakfast was a no brainer, I didn't have a lot of time so the advocare berry shake was simple, quick and yummy.
Snacks- I know this will make me sound lazy but I LOVE the pre-sliced apples. I mean seriously, just open the bag and eat. No getting out a knife or a plate just yummyness right away. I also dug out my frozen grapes and OMG I don't think I will ever be able to ear regular grapes again.
Lunch- Last night I put half of one our farm raised chickens into the crock pot with seasonings and a jar of pasta sauce. I let it cook on low all night and when I woke up to work out this morning, the house smelled AMAZING! To put with that I took a bag of frozen green beans and let them thaw overnight. This morning I dumped them in a ziplock bag, drizzled with olive oil and Mrs. Dash seasoning and baked them for about 25-30 minutes. Those were so good. I could have ate the entire bag but left half of them for tonight's supper.
Supper- I'm thinking it will be the rest of the chicken and green beans just for simplicity sakes since I won't get home till after 6. I also will treat myself with an advocare shake made into a muffin with some peanut butter. Helps satisfy that craving.
Water- So far today I am up to 48oz that I have actually kept track of. I don't count the water that I drink with my fiber drink. Usually I am drinking so much so fast to try and get the nastiness out of my mouth I lose track.
Exercise- I went to the total body class this morning. I can only stay about 45 minutes but I still got a good sweat in! I am going back tonight for another hour and I know I will be sore but it will be worth it. I just love how exercising has made me feel lately.
At the end of every week I am going to figure out how to post my log from myfitnesspal on here. Just another form of accountability.
Here is to making this my most successful 24 day challenge yet!
Whew, the holidays then Reagan's birthday party, crazy weather and being gone for a conference for a week has thrown me off this blogging schedule I had set for myself. Excuses I know but sometimes life happens and it is okay but I'm back and ready to get back to normal.
I started my 24 day challenge today. I was going to start when everyone else did at the beginning of the new year but I knew I would be away for that conference and it would be hard to plan my meals and get my workouts in. Plus, I also got my mom to do the challenge with me and I wanted to wait for her to get her goodies. I am planning on chronicling the entire 24 days here.That will keep me focused as well as accountable. If I want this to work and I want to continue to succeed I need to be honest and I feel that this is the best place for it!
Food choices-
Breakfast was a no brainer, I didn't have a lot of time so the advocare berry shake was simple, quick and yummy.
Snacks- I know this will make me sound lazy but I LOVE the pre-sliced apples. I mean seriously, just open the bag and eat. No getting out a knife or a plate just yummyness right away. I also dug out my frozen grapes and OMG I don't think I will ever be able to ear regular grapes again.
Lunch- Last night I put half of one our farm raised chickens into the crock pot with seasonings and a jar of pasta sauce. I let it cook on low all night and when I woke up to work out this morning, the house smelled AMAZING! To put with that I took a bag of frozen green beans and let them thaw overnight. This morning I dumped them in a ziplock bag, drizzled with olive oil and Mrs. Dash seasoning and baked them for about 25-30 minutes. Those were so good. I could have ate the entire bag but left half of them for tonight's supper.
Supper- I'm thinking it will be the rest of the chicken and green beans just for simplicity sakes since I won't get home till after 6. I also will treat myself with an advocare shake made into a muffin with some peanut butter. Helps satisfy that craving.
Water- So far today I am up to 48oz that I have actually kept track of. I don't count the water that I drink with my fiber drink. Usually I am drinking so much so fast to try and get the nastiness out of my mouth I lose track.
Exercise- I went to the total body class this morning. I can only stay about 45 minutes but I still got a good sweat in! I am going back tonight for another hour and I know I will be sore but it will be worth it. I just love how exercising has made me feel lately.
At the end of every week I am going to figure out how to post my log from myfitnesspal on here. Just another form of accountability.
Here is to making this my most successful 24 day challenge yet!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
New Year, New You?
We've all done them, heck this is probably the one thing that most of us never ever follow through on. Yup, I'm talking about new year's resolutions. We all know that feeling, the feeling of getting a fresh start, a clean slate, starting anew. We grasp it and run with it. We vow to follow through with our resolution(s), we aren't going to let life get in the way, if we stumble we are going to get right back up and start again. We are much like the college student starting the new school year, we are going to study, be organized, be involved. By the 4th week, yea not happening. The note taking is not even legible, study sessions aren't attended, studying yea right. Then we get that wake up call after midterms and we are shaken again and jump back on the wagon and somehow make it through.
That is always what happened to me with my resolutions. I would be a go getter, sign up for the 1 year membership at the gym, buy new workout clothes, vitamins, shakes you name it I bought it. This was going to be my year. And by about February I'd miss a few days and those days turned into weeks and then months and pretty soon I was shelling out $50 a month for a gym membership that I hadn't used in months. Yea, total waste of money. Then usually about June I get back on the band wagon for a month but I don't see results like I think I should see (umm hello I just burned 600 calories on the elliptical why don't these pants fit better type of results, geesh get real Megan!)
Then I had Reagan and my whole world changed. It wasn't just about me anymore. I had a little girl who depended on me, who needed me. I had a little girl that I didn't want struggling with her body issues the way I have my entire life. I knew this time I would have to change once and for all. So on a a hot August day I stepped into a gym on a farm (yup a farm, a building that had been converted into a gym) and sweated like I had never sweated in my entire life! I still have the text message from J that next day, asking how I was doing and wanting to know if I was coming back. I could hardly move the next day but couldn't wait to go back. Something was different this time, I don't know if it was me, the motivation J gave, the fact that I was a mom or a combination of all 3 but whatever it was it worked.
Now, here I am 4 months later, down 15lbs and numerous inches. I've done 2 breastfeeding challenges with advocare, I get up in the morning and go work out (4:30am workouts!), my energy level is through the roof, my clothes fit better, I have a pile of clothes that don't fit anymore, I'm stronger and my confidence in myself has increased. There are times I amaze myself with what I can do, what J pushes me to do. It motivates me to continue to see how I am changing and where I will go next.
Starting in January I am committing to the Lean in 13 along with another biggest loser challenge at the gym. My brother is getting married in June, the bridesmaid dress has been ordered and when it arrives in February I don't want it to fit. I want it to be loose and I want to have a huge alterations bill.
So now, who else wants to change once and for all. Who wants to make 2014 their year?
I would love to put together a group for a 24 day challenge starting in January. You would receive personal coaching, nutritional plans as well me to help keep you accountable!
That is always what happened to me with my resolutions. I would be a go getter, sign up for the 1 year membership at the gym, buy new workout clothes, vitamins, shakes you name it I bought it. This was going to be my year. And by about February I'd miss a few days and those days turned into weeks and then months and pretty soon I was shelling out $50 a month for a gym membership that I hadn't used in months. Yea, total waste of money. Then usually about June I get back on the band wagon for a month but I don't see results like I think I should see (umm hello I just burned 600 calories on the elliptical why don't these pants fit better type of results, geesh get real Megan!)
Then I had Reagan and my whole world changed. It wasn't just about me anymore. I had a little girl who depended on me, who needed me. I had a little girl that I didn't want struggling with her body issues the way I have my entire life. I knew this time I would have to change once and for all. So on a a hot August day I stepped into a gym on a farm (yup a farm, a building that had been converted into a gym) and sweated like I had never sweated in my entire life! I still have the text message from J that next day, asking how I was doing and wanting to know if I was coming back. I could hardly move the next day but couldn't wait to go back. Something was different this time, I don't know if it was me, the motivation J gave, the fact that I was a mom or a combination of all 3 but whatever it was it worked.
Now, here I am 4 months later, down 15lbs and numerous inches. I've done 2 breastfeeding challenges with advocare, I get up in the morning and go work out (4:30am workouts!), my energy level is through the roof, my clothes fit better, I have a pile of clothes that don't fit anymore, I'm stronger and my confidence in myself has increased. There are times I amaze myself with what I can do, what J pushes me to do. It motivates me to continue to see how I am changing and where I will go next.
Starting in January I am committing to the Lean in 13 along with another biggest loser challenge at the gym. My brother is getting married in June, the bridesmaid dress has been ordered and when it arrives in February I don't want it to fit. I want it to be loose and I want to have a huge alterations bill.
So now, who else wants to change once and for all. Who wants to make 2014 their year?
I would love to put together a group for a 24 day challenge starting in January. You would receive personal coaching, nutritional plans as well me to help keep you accountable!
Contact me for more info on advocare and what it can do for you!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
First One Ever
I've never done one of these. Shocking right?!
Anyways, I'm almost done with my third 24 day challenge from advocare. I will admit this was a hard one for me. The cleanse wasn't easy, wasn't perfect but I did feel better. The max phase hasn't been perfect either but it has gotten easier. I don't crave things like I used too. Diet coke, has really become a thing of the past. Spark and water are what I am usually carrying around with me and believe it or not, I have come to like the shakes especially on the mornings that I work out till 6:30 and it is rush rush rush to get around. I can throw a shake in my purse and drink it on the way to work. Berry has become the new favorite. I can tell I'm getting stronger and last night
While I can't do another 24 day challenge yet, I would love to get a challenge group started for the 24 day challenge. If I get enough interest, I will throw together a pretty awesome price package (the thoughts are already starting to flow!)
www.advocare.com/130638487
Want more info on the 24 day challenge or on advocare in general, I would love to help you! Send me an email at mefredritz at gmail dot com
Okayyyyyy
Okay, I think it is time to introduce this blog to the rest of the world. How will I be doing that per say? Well pinterest duh! So here goes with my first ever pinning of anything on pinterest. I made (haha thanks to some awesome tutorials) a button to share that I will be posting for others to grab and share as well. Without further ado, my masterpiece.
Simple, cute, effective right!
So now that it will bring readers (hopefully) to my blog, I need to hold myself more accountable to blogging 2-3x a week. I plan on sharing my struggles, my triumphs, recipes that I approve and if I can get my picky husband to approve as well, exercises, tips and information on advocare and some of my favorite products. Most importantly, I want to help mom's understand that it is okay to focus on yourself at times. It is okay to take an hour to work out, to leave your kids with someone else to take time out of the day for you. To ask for help, nutritionally and physically. The hardest step in this process is learning that I can't do it all. Tough pill to swallow, right but one that I think as mom's we have to learn to do if we are going to succeed in leading healthier lives for us and our kids.
So if you are a first time visitor, welcome. I hope I can give you some inspiration along the way. Should you have any questions please send me an e-mail at mefredritz at gmail dot com I look forward to hearing from you!
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