weight loss early pregnancy no sickness | Time to Get Movin Again Cardio Bike Riding

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Whenever Ive let exercise slip to the back burner, when I start back up, I like to add in several sessions of hard cardio to get my heart pumping again.  This week, Ive been doing 50 minutes at a time in the gym: 20 minutes on the treadmill at level 4 (a brisk walk), then 30 minutes on the stair climber at level 60-70.  I make sure to bring my ipod or a magazine to keep me company for that amount of time.  I also cover the clock on the machine so Im not aware of how slowly the time passes and just check periodically.  It feels so great when youre done and in the following days as you can feel your body responding, getting lighter and stronger.

Last week, my 3 year-old son got a bigger bike with training wheels, which prompted me to bust out my bike. I havent ridden in years!  But as soon as I got back on, I remembered how much I like it.  Now, I want to ride my bike everyday.

Not to mention, its great exercise and always a good idea to get out of your exercise rut and try something new.  I put my gears on a hard setting that makes me work for each pedal and then ride around the neighborhood.  Im a little scared to try the bike trails in our park for fear of getting run over by the more experienced, fast riders.  Bike riding can be challenging, but its mostly fun and a great way to get exercise outside of the gym! 

Have a great weekend!  Take care of YOU!

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ectopic pregnancy weight loss | Fresh Quick Summer Dinner

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Summer is in full swing here.  Hot days, flip flops, pool time, and quick dinners cooked outside on the grill.  This meal is one of my favorite summertime suppers and is so easy to pull together.  Fresh corn is begging to come home with me from the grocery store and I cant get enough of it.  Tomato and avocado salad is a year-round favorite, and so colorful with this dish. And finally, a marinated skinless, boneless chicken breast is grilled to juicy perfection. 

Marinade (Finger Lickin Chicken Marinade from Food.com)

-for 4-6 chicken breasts

• 1 cup oil
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip Light
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons thyme
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt

Mix all the ingredients together and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight in the refrigerator.  Grill the chicken for about 8 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the chicken.  

This marinade makes for delicious chicken friends, really moist and flavorful. 

Tomato & Avocado Salad

• Tomato (4)
• Avocado (3)
• Red onion (1/3 cup) 
• Light ranch salad dressing (couple tablespoons)
• Tony Chachere salt-free seasoning (to taste)

Dice the tomato, avocado, and red onion and toss together with the dressing and seasoning.

Corn-on-the-Cob

• Shuck the corn and boil for about 8 minutes.  

Happy summer friends!

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pregnancy losing weight first trimester | Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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Are you in the mood for a hearty salad?  I found this mediterranean chickpea salad recipe in Barefoot Contessas latest cookbook, Foolproof and enjoyed it all last week!  Its healthy, delicious, colorful, and very fast to assemble.

Dice a couple of tomatoes, a cucumber, scallions, and add some chopped basil.

Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas.

For the dressing, you add lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil and whisk to combine. 

Toss it all together. 

Then add feta cheese.

For a hearty accompaniment, I baked two pita bread slices at 350 for about 10 minutes.  A touch of olive oil and theyre good to go! 

I couldnt get enough of this salad.  Hope you like it! 

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post pregnancy weight loss chart | Tuna Salad

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Wanting to change up my meals, I made tuna salad this week.  Its so easy to prepare because youre not cooking anything (except boiling eggs if you want egg whites in yours).  I eat mine over greens (butter lettuce and arugula), but its also good as a sandwich on whole wheat bread.  One of my favorite things my Grandma used to make for me was a tuna melt.  She put the tuna on a piece of toast with a slice of cheese on top, then microwaved it for about 30 seconds.  Its really good that way!

Because I wanted to make enough to eat for several meals, I used:

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large cans of albacore tuna in water
• 1 onion chopped finely
• Relish (about 1/4 cup of sweet & 1/4 cup of dill)
• 5 cooked egg whites chopped 
• 3/4 cup light mayo 
• Butter lettuce and arugula (I just put a handful of each in my bowl)  
• *a squeeze of lemon is good too, but I didnt have any

Im guessing on the measurements of the relish and mayo because I didnt precisely measure, I just scooped it in, but I think thats about right.  Use more or less depending on your taste preferences. 

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weight loss end pregnancy | Ahi Tuna Salad

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One of my favorite starters to order at a restaurant, aside from the cheese plate, is the tuna tartare.  To satisfy the craving at home, I make something similar once in awhile.  This recipe does call for a couple of unique ingredients you may not necessarily have on hand, but you can pick them up at most grocery stores.

Ingredients

• Ahi tuna
• Tomato
• Avocado
• Scallions
• Spicy mayo (I get it from the sushi counter at my store- its about $1.00 for a small cup)
• Wasabi paste- comes in a tube
• Black sesame seeds

I sear the tuna in a skillet over medium high heat for about two minutes per side and them remove and let rest while I dice the tomato and avocado.  Add in a bit of chopped scallion, the spicy mayo and wasabi paste to taste and sprinkle with the black sesame seeds.  

Are you into sushi or not so much?  I know people love it or hate it.  Im definitely in the love category! 

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weight loss pregnancy gestational diabetes | Healthy Banana Blueberry Muffins Yummy Mummy

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Marina of Yummy Mummy blog is one of my favorite food and photography bloggers.  She is such a genuine person and creates beautifully healthy and seasonal food.  She recently posted her healthy banana blueberry muffins and I cant wait to make them.  My son and I both love blueberry muffins and these have only 206 calories and 7 fat grams per serving.  Go HERE for the full post and recipe.

I really think youll enjoy her recipes.  Let me know if you visit!

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pregnancy weight loss first trimester | Mushroom Asparagus Radish Arugula Salad

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Hi everyone!  It’s Jennifer from The Chronicles of Home and I’ve got a delicious spring salad to share with you today.

We ate this mushroom, asparagus, and radish salad for dinner recently alongside roasted chicken thighs but I could have eaten it alone as a vegetarian meal.  In fact, I did eat the leftovers by themselves as my lunch the next day and I have great news - this is one of those salads that is fantastic leftover.

The mushrooms and asparagus are cooked and warm when you add them to the arugula, which softens and wilts just slightly.  The flavors are springy and fresh but I found the salad to still be hearty and satisfying, which is just what I’m craving this time of year.

Mushroom, Asparagus, Radish, & Arugula Salad

Ingredients

1 medium bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1” pieces

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

2 tbsp. olive oil, divided

1/4 c. shallot, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced

2 c. chicken stock

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped

1 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1 tbsp. grated parmesan or romano cheese

2 c. arugula

8 radishes, sliced

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Blanch asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes.  Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

Preheat oven to 350º.  Melt butter and 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat.  Add shallot and garlic.  Sprinkle with salt to taste and cook 1 minute.  Add mushrooms, chicken stock, and thyme and bring to a boil.  Transfer to oven and roast until mushrooms are tender, about 30 minutes.  Return to stovetop and boil over high heat until liquid evaporates.  

Lower heat to medium-low and add aspargus, chives, parsley, and parmesan.  Stir to coat.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Toss arugula, radishes, remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Add mushroom and asparagus mixture and toss gently to combine.

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Thank you for this post from contributing writer, Jennifer, of The Chronicles of Home.  Youll definitely want to check out her blog for more amazing recipes, beautiful home decor, and easy-to-follw DIY projects!

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pregnancy weight loss diet | Healthy Meal Prep Grilled Chicken Salad

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Today (Thursday) marks Day 7 of our 40-day Fat Loss Challenge.  I measured in on Day 1 at 24% (calipers) and today was at 22%!  Woo-hoo!  A 2% difference in 1 week is a big deal!  I'll show you some progress pics soon so you can see what it looks like.  I'm also using my heart-rate monitor (twice) and have been surprised at how little amount of calories it says I'm burning during my workouts.  I'll get into more detail on that in another post soon too.

Today, I'm sharing one of the meals I've been eating- a Grilled Chicken Salad and I always make multiples at a time so I can just pull the assembled salad out of the fridge and I don't have to spend time reprepping.  

Step 1 is to always have grilled chicken on hand or prepare enough for several salads.  If I'm just cooking 4-8 chicken breasts at a time, I use a grill pan.  Spray that pan with cooking spray, and heat to medium-high heat.  I pound my chicken breasts a little so they are thinner and cook evenly.   My seasoning of choice is Mrs. Dash, which I put on both sides, then cook for about 4 minutes per side   or so until they are cooked through, and let rest before eating so they stay moist. 

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weight loss early pregnancy symptom | Tasty Fruit Veggie Protein Smoothies

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When I did the Jamie Eason 12-week trainer, one thing she recommended was drinking a protein shake within 30 minutes of working out to aid in muscle growth and recovery.  I do this pretty religiously, making my shake as soon as I get home or ordering one at the gym if Im not coming straight home after my workout.  Protein is essential for muscle development and recovery, but you can get the adequate amount from whole foods, like meat, fish, beans, egg whites, nuts, and milk too.

Im usually a protein powder plus water and a few ice cubes kind of girl, but lately Ive been trying more fresh fruit and veggie smoothies (with protein powder).  The other day, I added about 6 ounces of Odwalla Superfood drink to my protein powder and it tasted so good.  Although Odwalla is made with all natural ingredients, the calorie content and sugar is high, so Id use it sparingly.  Mixed frozen bagged fruit is usually what I use.

Since I dont like a huge shake (it feels so daunting- like a chore to chug down), I make just a regular sized glass or mason jar size.  

I add about a scoop and a half of my protein powder (30 grams of protein) as opposed to the recommended 3 scoops (60 grams) because I dont think I can process that much protein at once, nor do I need it.  Im currently using Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 and I like it because it has amino acids (great for muscle growth and energy).  I have the chocolate powder too and just blend it with water and a few ice cubes and its pretty good.

The best results Ive seen working out were when I was adding BCAA (branched chain amino acids- Amino Fuel) to my diet.  The BCAAs are among the nine essential amino acids for humans, accounting for 35% of the essential amino acids in muscle proteins and 40% of the preformed amino acids.  Its easy to do- I add 3 tablespoons of the liquid right into my water bottle when I work out.  It tastes like orange juice, so its like drinking citrus water.  But, if I dont put the Amino Fuel into my water, I just add it to my shake.  

Chia Seeds are another ingredient in my diet (they are full of omega-3 and fiber) and go in my protein pancakes or oatmeal, but Ill also add a teaspoon to my shake.  Ive gotten hooked on mango lately and this Bolthouse Farms mango drink is good (but again, sugary- sweetened with fruit- so use sparingly).  

Ill also add about two big hand-fulls of spinach (the pre-washed bagged kind) to the mix.  I feel good knowing Im getting my greens in. 

I tried adding two small carrots to a smoothie and have to admit, I didnt love it.  It wasnt terrible, but I dont think Ill do that again.  

I think the point is to just experiment to see what you like, what combinations taste best to you and what other nutritious things you can add to your shake.  After looking at the nutrition on the prepared drinks, Ill probably just stick to my bagged frozen fruit.  

Are you a smoothie person? 

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post pregnancy weight loss exercise program | ASICS Running Shoe

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Im surprised Ive had this blog so long and havent talked athletic shoes with you!  My all-time favorite running/workout shoe is ASICS.  Ive been wearing them for years because they are so well constructed, fit my foot perfectly, no weird arch, and plenty of cushion.   Im crazy for this new design series (GT) in bright pink and orange. 

My current shoe is the ASICS Womens GT-1000 in silver, purple, and aqua.  I found mine at Academy, but they also sell them on Amazon.  At about $100 ($62.60 on Amazon with free shipping), I consider this type of shoe an investment because if my shoes are uncomfortable, dont fit well or wear out too easily, it affects my workout negatively.  I do run in these shoes, but Im not training for any marathons (although I think you could with these shoes). 

What athletic shoe do you love?

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weight loss guide after pregnancy | Getting Fit in the New Year

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Hi all!  I hope you had a beautiful Christmas and are ready to ring in the new year!  Many of us have set fitness goals for ourselves and theres no time like the new year to start turning your goals into reality and your plans into action.

If you want to get yourself and your family healthier in the new year, this blog is for you. :)  Last year, I wrote about Getting Started Getting Fit, Making Time to Workout, Time Management Routines, and Waking Up Early to Workout, all of which will help get you started and on your way to a more fit lifestyle.  (Click the photo below to read the entire post).

Ive also posted my most current workout routine, the Live Fit 12 Week Trainer.  As the name suggests, its a 3 month program that provides specific details about what to eat and when, the workouts to do, and proper supplementation.  I completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 last year and am starting Phase 3 now.  Ill share that last part of the program with you later this week.

                            

                          

If youre looking for healthy recipes, click on "FOOD" under my blog header.  You can start your morning with Protein Pancakes (my son requests them quite frequently) or a Breakfast Egg Sandwich. 

To see how I prepare 10 meals in advance so theyre ready to go for a quick lunch or dinner, you can read Food Preparation Day and then try out my favorite Tex Mex dish (its made with extra lean ground turkey and is delicious!).  Making meals in advance is the only way I can guarantee that I eat real home-cooked (not processed or pre-packaged) food every four hours.  My Protein Brownies are a yummy snack with only about 100 calories.  And Im sure we can all start drinking more clean water.  To make your water more fun, why not keep some Spa Water on hand? 

                            

                               

Finally, Im so thankful to have contributing food writer Jennifer of The Chronicles of Home bringing you healthy recipes every other Thursday.  I especially love her food photography- so pretty!  Check out her Butternut Squash & Lobster Risotto, Black Beans & Rice with Apple Slaw, and Multigrain Buttermilk Pancakes.

                              

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