Breakfast

Goat Cheese, All Natural Fig Preserves and Prosciutto on Whole Wheat Bread


Love combining different flavors like todays breakfast. Its got protein, natural sugar and calcium. Plus, it was easy to make--and you can find recipe at Clean Eating Breakfast Recipe.

Mid Morning Snack

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Lunch

Egg Salad on Whole wheat

Afternoon Snack

Tuna Salad on Seaweed

Dinner 

Chicken and Veggie Wrap

Thanks again for visiting Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan!

See you next time.

Read More..

Well, Im entering week 6 on the Medi-Weightloss diet and it seems like so far so good... except for eggs.  Never been a big fan of eggs but without cereal in the morning, theyre a necessary evil.  Been trying to replace them with protein shakes whenever the blender is clean!

Tomorrow morning I have my official weight-in for week 5.  As Ive said before, I would love to lose another 3.5 lbs to reach 25 lbs in 5 weeks but I will take whatever progress I can get.  Every ounce puts me closer to my goal and further from the nightmare my body had become.

I havent had a chance to write here much this week.  Its been a very busy week at work and Ive been a little drained when I get home because of it so that means less computer time for me.  Yesterday and today I will spend literally 7.5 hours in front of my computer at work, trying to get a special project done before Monday.  It definitely makes me want to skip any computer time at home or even on lunch but I figured I should write today regardless because this blog is what keeps me honest. 

Speaking of honest... Ive gone a little overboard with my "healthy fats" this week.  Have had nuts/peanut butter 4 nights instead of 3 but I think I can be forgiven as long as its not a candy bar or cookies. 

My size 24 pants are all starting to sag now, which feels wonderful!  Hopefully I can go buy a couple of pairs of 22s soon.  I have a lot of 20s and 18s in my closets archive (i.e. basement totes lol) but 22 is always a size I tend to skip over fairly quickly... hopefully that stays true!

Wish me luck tomorrow!

Read More..

Well, here we are at 36 weeks! How did that happen and the time move by so quickly. We are down to the nitty gritty. Im feeling overwhelmed that time has gotten away from me and the baby will be here way before Im ready for it to be.

"Look Ma! Your belly is bigger than my head!"

I had my most recent appointment yesterday. I had been having some major cramping and the doctor said that it is my body telling me to slow down which I did right away. My feet and hands have started to swell a little bit but not badly... just enough where my wedding ring is fitting snuggly on my finger. Im still having awful acid reflux, aching in my hips, restless legs, and trouble sleeping... but really for the most part Im feeling really good.

Currently the baby is the size of a melon and weighing in at 6.2 pounds. We had an ultrasound done and the babies head is facing down and resting very low. Dan and I were really looking forward to some great pictures, but the baby had its hands over its face the entire time. BOO! However, everything looked good and healthy which is what Im most worried about.  The babies heartbeat was 128 and Im measuring right on target. Currently, I have gained 28 pounds and my body feels every pound as it is very hard to do much of anything.

I did make sure I got my summer flowers planted! All 240 of them!

The doctor said that the ultrasound shows I have an excellent amount of fluid which means if my water breaks I will know it. Uhhhhggg! Good heavens! He also said that I am a 1/2 centimeter dilated. WHOA! It just doesnt seem possible that Dan and I will be parents of a human in a month or less.

We have been making progress on the nursery slowly but surely. Im hoping I will have some pictures of the finished product for you soon.

Heres a sneak peek of one of the major projects we have been working on for the babies room! The "READ" wall! I love it so much!

We have also gotten a lot of our "big" stuff from several of the showers weve had, so a lot of time has been spent putting all that stuff together. I still need to organize all the little stuff and figure out my plan of attack when the baby arrives if that is even possible. I just want to be as prepared as possible when the time does actually come.

Remi has been helping as much as possible with the baby preparations!

Like I said, time is slowly slipping away from us! Even though Im terrified... Im also super excited to meet this new little being that Im sure will take hold of Dan, Remington and my heart! A new adventure is about to begin whether we are ready for it or not.

Read More..

Breakfast

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Berries

Crack 3 cage-free eggs into a bowl, and add all-natural colby jack cheese. Then, scramble.

With a side of berries, this was a delicious clean eating breakfast.

Mid Morning Snack

Almond Trail Mix (try this one)

Trail mix is one of my favorite snacks. Its sweet and wholesome, and extremely filling. There are many trail mix variations. They all taste good. My favorite, though, is almond trail mix with raisins.

Lunch

Stir Fry Brown and Red Rice with Spring Onions, Cabbage and Eggs

In China, fried rice is as common as French fries in the U.S -- and like French fries, its loaded with carbs and oil. 

Todays clean eating lunch, however, was made with whole grain like organic brown and red rice. They are full of nutrients like fiber and vitamins, and tasted just as good.

To make it even healthier, I added eggs and various vegetables. If you want a clean eating alternative to fried rice, this is a good choice.

Afternoon Snack

Cucumber Slices

My lunch didnt leave room for a big snack. These cucumber slices were just right.

Dinner

Cherry Cream Brown Sauce Over Chicken (get recipe for sauce here)

Before summers over, I want to eat as many cherries as possible. Yes, theyre nutritious and theyre clean; but most of all, theyre incredibly tasty.

Tonights clean eating dinner was a fantastic way to incorporate cherries into main course. I loved the sweet and tangy sauce over baked chicken. Hope you like it too.

Get recipe at Clean Eating Dinner - Cherry Cream Sauce.

Thanks again for visiting!

Please visit www.cleaneatingrecipesblog.com for more clean eating recipes and ideas.

Hope youre enjoying whats left of the summer, and having a great weekend!

Read More..

Breakfast

Cheesy French Toast with Whole Wheat Bread, All-Natural Shredded Colby Jack and 1/2 Table Spoon of Real Butter

Very yummy and very cheesy. Enjoy!

Mid Morning Snack

Babybel Semi-Soft Mini Cheese

These bite-sized snacks are made with 100% all natural cheese and provide 15% of your daily required calcium. Plus, they are delicious! After one bite, I became quite addicted.

Definitely packing a few of these for upcoming snack time.

Find them at Babybel Mini Cheese.

Lunch

Turkey Sandwich with Whole Wheat Bread and Natural Turkey Breast Meat, All-Natural Cheese Stick and Mixed Veggie Chips

The veggie chips I had today were homemade; but I also like Terra Exotic Original Veggie Chips. Theyre crunchy, savory and contain a mix of great flavors.

Afternoon Snack

Cucumber Slices with Hummus Sauce

If youre making hummus yourself, and want to add flavors, consider using Casbah Hummus Mix. 

Made with garbanzo bean flour, sesame tahini and garlic, this hummus mix has classic Mediterranean flavors thats mouthwatering and flavorful. Its also a great clean eating choice, because it has all-natural ingredients.

Find it at Casbah Hummus Mix.

Dinner

Turkey Avocado and Feta Combo (find recipe here)

This was one of my all-time favorite clean eating ideas!

It was quick, simple and delicious. An awesome choice for week night dinner.

I love avocado! Add scrumptious turkey and top with tender feta, a delicious dish is made!

I hope you like it too. Find recipe at clean eating dinner idea.

I hope you found good ideas from todays Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan!

If you need more clean eating recipes and ideas, visit www.cleaneatingrecipesblog.com.

See you next time!

Also, have you seen Blogilates Chicken Lettuce Cups? Its a delicoius, affordable recipe--and I highly recommend you check it out at the video below.

Read More..