Ups and Downs

It's normal in life, right?  Those awesome moments then the set backs?

I lost 2.4 pounds the first week of focusing on my calories and fitness and then gained 2 back for the next week.  *sigh*

So, I'm trying really hard to not let it get me down.  It's only a number.  It takes WEEKS of effort to get the ball rolling.  All that positive self talk... 

I got lots of questions on my smoothies after my last post about what I almost didn't eat.  These are the best way for me to get my nutritional requirements met.  I still have gaps, but this is huge in at least starting somewhere positive.

I use these as my lunch.  I don't eat the same lunch I prepare for my kids for a lot of reasons.  But, I find that it takes me a while to drink my smoothie which occupies time during the day and keeps me from snacking on bad stuff.

I've been adding the Chia Seeds to my smoothies a lot for a couple of reasons- one, they seem to show up on every "make sure you eat these" list from everything to weight loss to avoiding cancer.  Second, they have an interesting property that I can watch happen in my blender- they puff up when they absorb liquid.  Not like popcorn or anything, but you'll notice the mixture turn a little frothy and it simulates yogurt in the drink, almost.

Here's a recipe that includes the Chia Seeds and all the nutritional info on it as well.  I'll be honest, I really didn't want to drink this today.  I wanted to go to Starbucks and get a latte and a cookie. :P  But, I'll drink my Smoothie and then head to RIPPED and hopefully be much happier with myself on weigh-in day.

If you are someone who "must eat something", try a cheese stick, nuts, something else with it.  Popcorn maybe.  I get it...

Here's a good breakfast Smoothie or even afternoon pick me up if you like coffee:

Source: fitisthenewblack.me via Amy on Pinterest

Have a blessed day!