Mamavation Monday 05/06/13

5/5/2013

It is May and it is going to be an awesome month. It is a little challenging for me, because usually with all the celebrations for mother’s day I get a little nostalgic and home sick. And you probably already know I tend to eat when I am sad. So what is my plan? I am going to have lots of healthy snacks available. Baby carrots are going to be my best friend this month!

I have not seen the scale move in two weeks. It is a good thing and a bad thing. It is good that I have not gained weight. But it is bad that I have not lost weight. Yes, my clothes fit me loose, so I am assuming that I might have some water retention.

I have to say I am really learning things. I was at a 5 de Mayo party and I had some tacos, but I only had the meat. No tortillas. It was not as hard as I thought. I guess I am learning to eat. It is the small changes that count.

The air quality has not been the best. We had some wildfires, so walking outside has not been an option. I had been on the elliptical. I do not like it as much, but it helps me stay active.

This week I am going to focus and drink more water and continue with my walks (or elliptical if the air is still bad)

Mother’s day is coming up next week and I want to plan a menu. What type of healthy sweets do you think I should make?

7 Comments

amyreilly link

5/5/2013 12:20:32 pm

Great job on eating at a party! It can be very hard! I have been eating fruit with each meal and it totally has cut out my cravings for sweets. I still have mental cravings, but not that non stop hankering I used to get.

Rebecca @RUtheMOMof

5/5/2013 11:26:54 pm

I eat a lot of tropical fruits. Tortillas get me every time but good job staying away from them.

Gina B link

5/6/2013 12:05:09 am

Our family went corn-free - and now I can't even stand the taste of tortillas! I eat taco meat on salad and with onions :) Healthy sweets? Well, you can search for coconut flour recipes. Or, check out Bob's Red Mill Chocolate flour - it's made from garbanzo beans, WAY healthier than wheat, and the brownies are to die for! Check caloric intake though, and sub where you can (honey or xylitol instead of sugar, nondairy if you can manage).

Dee link

5/6/2013 02:54:31 am

Great job keeping strong. Fruit is the only way to go if you must have sweets. Stick with the simple things.

kia link

5/6/2013 11:43:36 am

No tortilas with the tacos? That could be hard for me. I am sorry about the air quality and fire situation. It is hard for me to stay active and happy when Colorado has those conditions.

mommahunt16 link

5/7/2013 10:27:14 am

my suggestions would be an amazing fruit salad maybe with some fresh whipped cream on top. A healthy treat with a little something extra for the holiday but not too bad

Jeanae link

5/8/2013 10:19:04 am

You are so right - - the small changes make such a big difference.
The scale isn't the only indicator of your journey. You are losing inches, and gaining more knowledge about yourself and food choices.
WAY TO GO!
Have a great week

Mamavation Monday 05/06/13

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