WEEKEND RECAP {11.23.2015}

Wow, we have already made it to Thanksgiving week! I'm just amazed at how quickly the year seems to fly by. We have a lot of fun-filled weekends coming up, but first, let me take a minute to celebrate this past weekend. Here's another weekend recap.

 

Friday night was relaxing, Erik and I got to spend some quality time with his parents. They came over and played with our furbabies and we just talked and talked. Sadly, we had to cut it short as Erik had to go to bed for work in the morning. Saturday, I was running around like crazy. I woke up, got my nails done, met an old friend to catch up and chat about makeup, then I took my car to get an oil change and finally got back home and started picking up. I was hoping to get the laundry and some cleaning done, but neither of those took place. Once Erik got home, we got dressed and had multiple plans, but everything we planned just didn't work out so we ended up having a fun evening at home. He did however, finally, manage to get my desk out of the back of my car and into the house. I was able to put it together and I really like the way it turned out. It's my littler corner for working so our dining room table can be free of clutter and open for us to eat dinners together. Erik really wanted Bullritos, so we stopped and picked that up and just ate it for dinner. He also wanted to stop by Spec's. Right now, he is really addicted to Not Your Father's Root Beer, so we grabbed a case for him. Don't think we didn't get me anything. I really wanted a daiquiri so I just grabbed one of the frozen daiquiri makers, some Malibu rum and went on my way. We ended up going home, drinking and eating and then passing out. We are definitely not the party types! Finally, Sunday came and it was crazy! Sunday morning we got to enjoy lunch at Gringos. Our friends, who are more like family, invited us to go for an early Thanksgiving with their family. We got to see our Goddaughter Madison and of course, we got to spend some quality time with Josh and Alexa. After lunch, we headed to a good friend from High School's house for her first daughter, Sasha's first birthday. She is expecting her second daughter, Aria, around January. It was "My Little Caterpillar" theme. Shanice did a great job with the decorations. I adore DIY projects so it was fun to see her ideas. After the party, it was time to head home. We stopped by the grocery store for a few things and then went home so I could start on the laundry. Before our weekend ended, we caught up on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Walking Dead.

 

Over all, it was a wonderful weekend. Around this time, we tend to get more and more busy, but it's always amazing getting to enjoy the holidays with friends and family.

 

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 My desk area, all set up and ready to go. I start school in just 21days so having an area to myself where I can work and study will be so nice

 Our Goddaughter Madison!

 I just absolutely adore her! Erik does too (see photo below)

 I swear there has to be a special bond between a Goddaughter and her Godfather because she absolutely loves Erik! He always manages to make her smile or laugh

She's getting entirely too big 

I mean really? Too much cuteness!!!

 Sweet Sasha and her mama, Shanice

 Little Caterpillar photos from Newborn to One 

 DIY gift ideas; Hershey bar covers, name tents; goodie bags with photos of Sasha

 Food galore; baked beans, potato salad, fruit, chips, veggies, deviled eggs, hamburgers

Shanice, Sasha, and I - Happy 1st Birthday Sasha! 

 

Sasha's caterpillar birthday cake 

You know I had to, he's back and we totally called it

For those wondering what the beer looks like; you can find it in cans at HEB or just head to Spec's and grab a six pack

 

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WEEKEND RECAP {11.16.2015}

This weekend was quite full but relaxing at the same time. Friday night, E had to work late so I pretty much hung out watching TV and working on some YouTube stuff. Saturday, was busy! Saturday morning, E got up very early and headed to work. Thankfully he got home around 10:30am and we were out the door to Costco. Meal prep and working out has commenced. We have taken a two month hiatus from working out and meal prep, and now, we are back at it. Sunday we got up around 9am and started cooking. We didn't finish our meal prepping until about 12pm. We used to be absolutely horrible at meal prepping, it would take us five or so hours to get it all done and now, we are pros! The best part, we were cleaning and keeping up with the dishes as we went, so by the time we were done, the kitchen was clean. After meal prep, we cleaned the house, ate lunch, watched some TV, and then decided we were ready for the gym. Here is our current workout schedule:

 

SUNDAY - Cardio (30minutes) & Abs

intervals on treadmill; stability ball crunches, lying down leg lifts, and plank

 

MONDAY - Chest & Back

 

WEDNESDAY - Shoulders & Arms

 

FRIDAY - Cardio (full @ 1hour)
alternating between rowing, stairs, treadmill, elliptical and bike

 

SATURDAY - Legs

 

Our schedule will change weekly so that our muscles and bodies do not get used to this. In addition to the changing schedule, our workouts will also change. This will allow us to maximize our workouts rather than doing the same thing for weeks at a time.

 

After our cruise, I was embarrassed because I had gained back three pounds. Although, I was prepared to come back with weight gain, I was disappointed. I didn't think I was eating that much but when food is at every corner on the cruise ship, it's kind of hard to keep a steady eating schedule. After those three pounds, I took on another three pounds from the hiatus. This was actually a surprise to me because I thought I had gained a lot more. Majority of the reason why I haven't gained so much back is all due to the fact that after we returned, I did my own meal prepping. Breakfast was two boiled eggs and 1cup of fruit, Lunch was always baked chicken and baked broccoli, and Dinners were whatever. Here is my new meal prepping menu:

 

BREAKFAST - Two boiled eggs & 1cup of Special K dried strawberry cereal

 

LUNCH - Baked chicken and 1cup of baked broccoli

 

DINNER - Grilled tilapia with green beans and edamame or Baked chicken with baked French style green beans and carrots

alternating daily - totals: 4 nights of tilapia and 3 nights of chicken

 

SNACK- Baked pretzel chips

 

My goal, until the end of the year, is to stay away from carbs; breads, pastas, sodas, ect.(see diagram below) I have to start out with a reasonable goal and shoot for that, I can't just say "one year without carbs," because I will ultimately want to go back if I feel like my goal is unreachable. Once I've gotten through the rest of the year without carbs, I won't have a single desire to go back. Thankfully, I don't crave any of those items so it shouldn't be too much of an issue. I will eventually need to kick the cereal but for now, it will do.

For those wondering, the Special K dried strawberry cereal is actually whole grain cereal. Here are the Nutritional Facts:

I will post more about our workout and meal prep for those that have been following our journey from earlier this year. Stay tuned because I will be posting all the details on everything!

 

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This bear is taller than me and he totally gets me!

 

Meal prep

No better feeling in the world than when I get to meal prep

Gym, we meet again!

Lastly, we need to be reminded that the French gifted us Lady Liberty. We have an incredible bond with France and we must join forces as a nation and pray for them and all our fellow countries struggling at this time. #PrayforParis and #PrayforourWorld

 

Thank you for hanging out and reading the blog today. Happy Monday!