In January, I decided that I know longer wanted to be out of shape and as heavy as I was. I was 40 pounds overweight and turning 49. I felt like a bad example to my girls. I already had a heartbeat that didn't want to keep time in a regular manner and it was really unsettling to me. I wanted to get in shape first and I knew the weight would come off. I also wanted to do this in a healthy manner so I could show my girls how to get in shape, lose weight and be healthy about it. Our Hannah had asked for the workout DVD series - INSANITY ( beachbody product ) and on January 4th it arrived. I took a look at the program and food guide. I decided then and there that I was going to do it...there was something that just clicked and I was determined that I would do it....for me!
My first day of INSANITY was a fitness test....I thought the fitness test was tough, but I was anxious to see what the first day of the actual workout would be like. OMG!!!!! I could not even imagine how hard this workout was gonna be. I am pretty sure a 40 pound overweight, almost 49 year old woman was not the intended target person for this workout, but I made my mind up to do it. I had great results and it has transformed our whole families eating. We have adopted a "Clean" diet and eat less wheat products. Occasionally a certain family with "sneak" some treats into the house that don't fall under the new kitchen order, but that's o.k....still gotta live. After my first 60 days of INSANITY, I lost 15 pounds and over 20 inches. I am in the middle of my second go at INSANITY to try to take off the last pounds. But I am loving the new changes in the kitchen and feel so much better.
Here is a sample of the yummy recipes we have been eating - Let's start with breakfast!
Whole Wheat Blueberry Maple Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole wheat graham flour (I use Bob's Red Mill)
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/2-3/4 cup skim milk
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blueberries (I like fresh, but frozen will do)
Instructions
1. Crack egg in bowl, add vanilla, syrup, oil, and milk (start with 1/2 cup milk at first, add more if mixture appears too thick). Mix well.
2. Add oats, flour, baking powder, salt. Stir until all combined.
3. Fold in blueberries.
4. Use a small ladle to pour mixture into a non-stick pan over medium heat. Flip over when sides begin to brown. Careful to not overcook.
2. Add oats, flour, baking powder, salt. Stir until all combined.
3. Fold in blueberries.
4. Use a small ladle to pour mixture into a non-stick pan over medium heat. Flip over when sides begin to brown. Careful to not overcook.
