Great Friday

Found this pin on Pinterest. 

Today this Motivation Pin was for me! I have been going to a Tone and Define class once a week for 2 months. When I first started I was the chubbier one. I stood on the back row. I used the 2-5 pound weights The class totally kicked my butt! Today, I stood on the front row. I ran faster then most of the women, and I ran the entire time, instead of stopping and walking. I stood on the front row, right behind the instructor and I could see my muscles as I was lifting! I gave it my all. I figure, if I only have 1 hour a day to work out, I should give it everything I have! It felt great. I am in the best shape I have ever been! Even when I was skinny, I could still never lift they way that I do now. I never have been able to flex and see real muscle! Every day gets better, and I love the outcome!!!

Turkey Burgers

I found a recipe for Turkey Burgers on Pinterest. I did not have all the ingredients so I made up my own recipe and it was so good. Great Summer dinner!

Recipe 

1 Pound Ground Turkey

1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce 

1/4 Chopped onions

1 Egg

1/4 Cup Bread Crumbs

Mix everything together. Shape into patties. Grill for abut 8 minutes. We added BBQ sauce, a pineapple slice, and spinach to each burger. 

*This picture was taken off pinterst, this is not my exact burger.

Strawberry Banana and Nutella Smoothy

I made this smoothy for my kids. My 5 year old said, "This is the best smoothy ever!" He wanted seconds before he was even done! This smoothy would be great to make extra and freeze for pop cycles.

Recipe 


1/3 Cup Nutella 
1 1/2 Cups Strawberries
1/3 Cup Skim Milk
1 Ripe Banana 
12 Ice cubes. 

Blend Nutella Strawberries Milk and Banana together until smooth. Add ice cubes and blend. ENJOY!

( This is not the best picture, but you get the idea! ) 

New Month New Goals

Its almost June! I can't believe Summer is finally here! This year has gone by so fast, I guess its true what they say "Time flies when your having fun". My deadline has come and gone. I am about 3 pounds away from my goal weight, of 145. It really give me motivation to set a deadline. Because I know that I only have a small amount of time and I need to give it my all to work on it. So my new weight loss goal is to get to 140 by June 30th. 

I am doing really well at making sure I am working out. I exercise ever morning. I never skip a day. I do my best to stay active. I can see that I am really gaining muscle. My biggest problem is food. I might workout like crazy but when I eat ice cream and pizza I am never going to loose this fat. Goal # 2 for June. I am sticking to Clean Eating, its was got me out of the 150's, and I like the idea of it. I feel like its what is best for my body and my family. We are not going to eat out anymore because its fast. I am going to plan our meals out. Our garden is starting to produce and I plan I eating out of it daily. I don't want to diet. I want to change our way of eating. I want my kids to live long healthy lives and they learn by example. This is motivation enough for me. 

I found this sign on Pinterest. I love it!!! June is going to be a start of a new Me and I am excited to take on the challenge! 

Orange Peach Banana Smoothy

Time for another Smoothy of the Day!!! My husband was home and I wanted extra, so this made a lot more then normal. This recipe will make about 7 Cups.

1 Ripe Banana
2 Peach Yogurt
1 1/2 Cups Peaches ( I used a can of peaches and juice )
3/4 Cup Orange Juice
1/4 Cup Oatmeal
12 Ice Cubes

Blend very well until smooth. Drink and Enjoy!