Mankofit Challenge

So, I have decided to do the Mankofit challenge. Of course I can't do everything because I'm like 12 week preggo. So instead of the cardio she does, I'll do a prenatal cardio YouTube or something. And of course there are certain exercises I just have to X out completely. Today was the first day I actually did the workout. You can check out the challenge here. I am doing the challenge not to lose weight, but to have a healthy and successful pregnancy. When I first found out that I was pregnant, I began to eat so much crap. I also felt so bad. So, I am getting my life back on track for baby and me. As you can see, I have went strawberry crazy!

Getting Back On Track!

This week I started student teaching, and my healthy life has just fallen apart! No excuses! So, it's time to get back on track. I was doing so well, and I was starting to lift heavy weights. My journey this time won't be as intense because of other things, but I have to do something. So I'm challenging myself to eat right and work out for Valentines Day. It may seem like a silly idea, but short and long term goals is what keeps us moving. I got the idea from the Tone It Up website. No, I don't have a membership with them. Struggling student, mom, and wife. I AINT GO TIME FOR THAT! But, there workouts are free and really cute!! I also am doing the 30 Day Catching Fire Bodyrock Challenge. I must stick to my challenges for the most part. I'll probably switch things up a little.

I've Got Goal!!!

Me Bodyrocking. The most intense 12min ever!!!

Eating Death

I just had to put this on my blog. So many people are sick, and they don't realize that it is what they are eating that is making them sick. Our bodies are made to heal itself, but we must give it what it needs to do so. Hot dogs are very affordable, and that is because they are full of crappy cheap scraps. We must do better.

Flour-less Mini Pancakes

These pancakes are so yummy, and they could be paired with fruit or toppings of your choice. I normally make a big batch for the week. Because they are so small, I'm able to eat them on the go. Someone bought me a Pie Pop Maker for Christmas, and that is why I am able to get such perfect round pancakes.

1/2 Banana

2 eggs

2 tbsp Flax seeds

1 packet of Stevia

1/2 cup whole oats

1 1/2 tbsp of peanut butter

1 tbsp of oil(optional)

Nutrition without oil

Servings 5, Calories 120, Carbs 14, Sugar 9, 

1. Blend ingredients until mixture is completely blended
2. Cook in a non stick pan with oil if needed
3. Flip as needed
4. Store extras in an air tight container in the fridge

The browner the better ;)

Carrot Fries

I love french fries, and I was really excited when I found sweet potato fries. BUT, carrot fries are the bomb!! And they are very easy to make. I enjoy them best with my Carrot Apple sauce.

regular size carrots
1 tbsp oil of choice

1. slice the carrots thin
2. coat them with oil
3. place them in oven on 450 degree for 45 min or until crispy
4. drain on paper towel enjoy!

KALE!

I really like Kale. When you sauté it, it has a unique taste that is awesome. You can eat it raw or you can cook it. I have mine mixed here with sweet potatoes. Kale is full of iron, vitamin K and C, is anti-inflammatory, and it has Calcium. These little leaves pack power! I even throw them in my smoothies. I prefer Baby Kale. This little leaf and many other green veggies should be bought organic when possible. It's apart of the dirty dozen. I will talk about that in another post. But this Kale, is the bomb! Bon appetite!

Be Active: With My Little One

 We are park hoppers. LOL. Any cool park within reach and we are there! This is my 7 year old man that helps me to stay active in so many ways. In the past I may have sat on the bench and watched him play. That's one reason why I have to be in shape and full of energy. For this little guy :). Fun mommy

Carrot Apple Sauce

Carrot Apple Sauce

This is a yummy sauce that could be used on many things such as sweet potato fries, chicken, and anything you want to ask some zing too. I created this sauce because most sauce are high in sodium and yucky preservatives. That's not clean.

2 carrots
1 apple
1 tbsp of mustard
1 tsp of hot sauce
1/2 tsp of stevia
1 pinch of pepper

1. Chop up carrots and apple
2. Sprinkle with pepper and stevia
3. Bake on 300 for 30min or until carrots are tender
4. Allow it to cool off
5. Add to blender with water until it reaches the consistency of a thick sauce(like barbecue sauce)
6. Store in an airtight container

This sauce will not last for more than a week or so because it doesn't have all of the yuck preservatives that most sauces have, and you must store it in the fridge. This is what eating clean is all about.