21 Day Fix Tuna Salad

1 Can of Tuna in Water drained
1 boiled egg chopped
1/2 tsp mustard
1 tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt
Salt/pepper to taste

Chicken version
everything is the same but you can add chicken instead of tuna and
celery and onion

enjoy

Fallish morning

My view from my office window!  I see three things! 1. Reganne and Sophie's Halloween stickers are they not arrange perfectly or what lol. 2. It is an actual fall morning today :) love and 3. My dogs have been busy thru the night look at the stinking wet trash I get to pick up.......dang dogs.  I love fall it is my favorite season I just wish it wasn't followed by winter :(.  The kids are off today so they are all sleeping in and it is so quiet here.  I am so thankful I do not have to rush them off to daycare.  We can stay home and enjoy this awesome day and pick the trash up lol.  Got my workout in this morning I had to modify some because silly me stepped wrong and my left ankle is killing me!

  I would rather modify and take it easy than to really hurt myself and prolong the agony!!  Been there done that when I use to go to the gym I had no clue what I was doing so i just went full force well I was over doing it on the treadmill and tore a muscle on the top of my foot but silly me kept going and it then took  a month or two off of my foot to get better!  That was hard to do.  I spent more time in the gym not knowing what i was doing and not getting a ton of results like I felt I should have.  I did start seeing results when I started starving myself.  Yep lost 51 pounds to eating 1200 or less calories a day and not getting the right nutrition!!  My IBS was worse during this time.  Started eating again and gained 30 pounds back in no time!!  That is not how you do it folks!  Yes you can lose weight, yes you can malnutrition yourself, BUT it is temporary!! 

It wasn't till I found my Coach and Beachbody that I really started seeing that you do have to eat in order to lose weight!  But you also have to eat healthier as well.  That is not saying that you can never have sweets, carbs, or go to BBQ's ever again!  Now how boring would that be!  You just don't do that everyday and you learn about moderation!  Whatever challenge pack you pick you get the whole solution in a box!  All you have to do is implement what the guide books tell you, drink your shake, use the containers, and workout!!  Sounds easy but let me tell you what It Is NOT!!  There will be days that you do great, there will be days where every decision you made for food was horrible, there will be days that your coworkers bring treats and say oh just one won't hurt! The struggle is real and it will always be there but as you go along making good habits you will be able to be stronger and turn those temptations down!!

It's not about will power!  Will power is like a muscle it eventually gets tired too.  It is about your WHY power!  Why do you want to make this change?  Your why has to be strong and you have to be in it for the long haul.  Some are not ready and some are. I always tell my challengers to baby step it.  What does that mean well It means to make one simple change each week and add to it.  That way its not like all at once and you don't go into shock, panic, and quit!!  

You did not get to the point that you are at over night so you can not expect to get to the point you want to be over night either!!  That is why the challenge groups are so awesome!  We motivate each other to get that workout in and share what we are eating and cheer each other on!!  People do so much better with their weight loss journey when they have support!  My groups I have going right now the ladies are killing it!!  I mean killing it!  They show up daily!  They are truly an inspiration!  

I struggle with nutrition daily!  I meal plan for the week because If I didn't I would struggle with what to make and hit the drive thru.  Three busy kids and a busy husband so meal planning is a must.  I figure out what we are having that week and I try to squeeze a few healthier meals in that my kids will eat, see what all I need to get at the store, go grocery shopping, bring it home and prep what needs prepped and I am good to go!  Now dinners are organized but my breakfast and lunches fall short.  I am going to fix that!  I often find myself working away and skipping meals then I am starving and grab something quick if I eat.  Then by the time dinner rolls around guess what my sugar has crashed and i am starving!!  I have to fix this that is why I am not seeing the results I should be seeing!!  I obviously need to prep more for myself so that all I have to do is grab the container and go!  I find myself saying oh why cook for one but seriously I need to stop that!!!!!  I have told myself that today I will do good!  My food will be good and my workout is done!  although I workout just like my program tells me to but when your food is not the best well then you will not see results!

That is the ugly truth of it!  I will admit it is my hardest part!!  That just goes to show the 80/20 rule is true!!  80% is nutrition and only 20% is fitness!!  when you lack in the biggest factor for losing weight then what.....you will not see results!!  I get pissed at myself for doing all the hard work I should be crushing my goals by now.  Well enough is enough I will reach my next goal! 10 Pounds in the next four weeks!  Breaking your big goal into smaller goals is so less intimidating!!! There I said it I have sucked at nutrition but not no more!! This girl is going to reach her goal!  I have another group starting October 3rd for those who are wanting to commit.  If you have not taken advantage of the 30 day free player then now is the time!  You get access to so many of our programs and the nutrition info! What a great way to get started on your weight loss journey!  Join me and lets kick 10 pounds away in the month of October!!!   

Meatloaf

2 pounds of beef, turkey, or chicken

1 egg

bread crumbs or old fashion oats

ketchup

sometimes i use lipton onion soup mix

I also like to add a little green pepper and carrots that have been chopped finely ( they never know )

salt, pepper, and garlic 

Mix everything together if its too gooey add more bread crumbs or oats.  I don't measure a lot with this i just add as i need it  sorry!!

I patty them out into individual patties bake at 350 for an hour.  I will also mix tomato paste with brown sugar and spread that on each patty!!  Kids love it!  

Weekly Meal Plan

Spicy Chicken legs (Pioneer Woman)

This week has been a bunch of Pioneer Woman recipes but I love her stuff!!  I need good recipes that the family will love rather than cooking a meal and no one really eating because its nasty!  Waste of time, effort, food, and money!!  Super easy and quick!


Ingredients
2 sticks butter
Juice of 2 to 3 lemons
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
24 whole chicken legs


Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheets with foil.
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cayenne and garlic, and stir. Set aside.
Rinse and pat the chicken legs dry. With metal tongs, dip them one by one into the butter mixture and place on the prepared baking sheets.
Once all of the chicken legs are coated and on the baking sheet, take a pastry brush and give them one last coating of the butter mixture.
Place them into the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, basting a couple of times during roasting. If they need a bit more color, turn on the broiler for a couple minutes and watch them closely.
Remove them when they are nice and golden brown and fully cooked.
Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

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Perfect Potato Salad (Pioneer Woman)

My kids and hubby loved this!!!!  I am curious to try it with greek yogurt rather than the mayonnaise which would make it a little healthier!!  I used fresh farm eggs, and fresh garden pickles!!  Definitely going to make this again!! I also used Himalayan Salt instead of regular salt.

Ingredients
5 pounds russet potatoes (about 8 medium russets)
1 1/2 cups real mayonnaise, plus more if needed
4 tablespoons yellow mustard, plus more if needed
5 whole green onions, sliced up to the darkest green part
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 whole small sweet pickles, sliced
2 tablespoons pickle juice
6 whole hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced

Directions

Cut the potatoes in halves or thirds, then boil until fork tender. Drain. Mash the potatoes or run them through a ricer or food mill to make them extra fluffy.
Fold the potatoes together with the mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, dill, salt, pepper, paprika and other seasonings you like. Fold in the pickles, pickle juice and eggs, and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, mustard or mayo as needed.
Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/perfect-potato-salad.html?oc=linkback

Onion Strings ( Pioneer Woman) I love her recipes!

Ok my tips for these use a candy thermometer because my second batch i had turned the oil down and it did not cook them good the second time around but the first batch was perfect!  There is not a ton of batter on them but I will warn you If you do not eat greasy stuff a lot be ready for the grease!!  I was sick to my stomach but they were good and I did not eat many.  keep right with them they burn quickly and definitely move them around so they don't stick in a clump!  lots of paper towels to drain the grease!  My kids and hubby loved them! I really wish I could find a way to bake them :)


Ingredients
2 large onions
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 scant tablespoon salt
Plenty of black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Canola oil, for frying

Directions

Begin by peeling the onions and slicing very thinly, use a mandoline slicer if you can. Separate the onion slices and place them in a shallow baking dish and pour the buttermilk over the top. Press the onions down so they're submerged as much as possible and let them soak on the counter for at least an hour. If necessary, stir them around a bit halfway through the soaking process.
In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne, and set aside.
Pour 1 to 2 quarts canola oil in a pot or Dutch oven. Heat to 375 degrees F, or until a pinch of flour sizzles when sprinkled over the pot.
Using tongs, remove a handful of onions from the buttermilk and immediately dunk into the flour mixture. Coat the onions in the flour mixture, and then tap them on the inside of the bowl to shake off the excess.
Plunge the onions in the hot oil. With a spoon, fiddle with them a bit just to break them up, and watch them! They'll be ready to remove from the oil in no time flat.
When they're golden brown (this should take just a minute or two), remove them from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Repeat with the remaining onion slices and serve immediately.
Pile these on top of a juicy grilled hamburger - to die for!
2012 Ree Drummond, All Rights Reserved



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