First Time Mom and Losing It

I found these really cute colored lightweight t-shirts at a discount store for $1.99 each. I thought they would be perfect for another t-shirt nightgown for my daughter.


Supplies:

• Small Lightweight T-shirt
• Elastic Thread
• Matching Thread
• Sewing Machine
• Nightgown Pattern (click for instructions on how to make your own)

Optional: I cut the cuff off of one of the original sleeves and sewed a basting stitch along the cut edge. I gathered it and rolled it to make a rose shape. I stitched the bottom of the rose so it doesn't unravel then sewed it to the center of the front neckline.

This is a nice healthy meal that is super filling. My husband likes going to Chipotle for lunch but the prices are too high for my liking. I decided to make my own version that my husband can take to work.


Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1 small zucchini, shredded
• 1 large portobello mushroom, diced
• 1 can black beans, rinsed
• 1 tblsp garlic powder
• 1 tblsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup Goya sofrito (you can use chopped fresh cilantro if you can't find it)
• 1 heaping tblsp tomato paste
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• Toppings like: shredded lettuce, tomato, sour cream (I use plain nonfat Greek yogurt), shredded cheese, etc.

Directions:

1. Add oil and saute the pepper until softened. 
2. Add carrots and mushrooms and saute for a couple minutes more. 
3. Add turkey and saute until there is almost no pink left. 
4. Add seasonings and sofrito. Continue to cook turkey until it is fully cooked. 
5. Add beans and tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes until beans are heated through. 
   
6. Place rice in the bottom of the bowl, top with meat mixture then the toppings that you like. 
   

Weight: I lost 7 pounds for a total of 55 pounds lost.

Nutrition: I had a busy week so I couldn't strictly stay on the Skinny Jane Diet. I did follow the plan when I was home and made some healthy choices when I was out. I am loving homemade healthy frozen pops as a snack.

Exercise: I went to the gym two times this week and had a few long walks. I was amazed that I jumped right back into the gym like I have been going consistently. The first day back I was anticipating only being able to do 30 minutes but I was able to do more. I did the elliptical, arc trainer and treadmill for a total of 65 minutes.  It felt great to be back at the gym. I also found an awesome 30 minute resistance band youtube video that got my heart rate up and got me super sweaty.

Last Weeks Goals:

• Go to the Gym Three Times - GOAL MET (2 gym days, 3 long walks)
• Strength Training Three Times
• Restart Plank Challenge 
• Complete 10 Day Skinny Burn Challenge

This Weeks Goals:

• Go to the Gym Three Times
• Strength Training Three Times 
• Continue Skinny Jane Diet
• Keep Track of Water Intake