It is Mamavation Monday time again!Last week, I got in no bike rides but I did a heck of a lot of walking in Philly for whatever that is worth. I noticed I am wearing the bottoms off on my Exer-Walk shoes!
Last week, I decided to try to watch what I ate this past week. I really watched EVERYTHING I ate. I tried to eat vegan 1-2 meals a day. Sometimes vegetarian was thrown in there too. I wasn’t home on Friday so I had to weigh in a day early. So as of last Thursday, I was back down 3 lbs! YAY! Now I probably blew that in Philly with the eating we did but making the insane amount of walking paid off? I don’t know. As soon as I got home yesterday, I repacked my bag and left again. I am on travel until late Tuesday night. I decided I am tired of not being home and will drive home late instead of spending another evening away from home. Besides, I am missing my babies!!!
I am happy to see where this is taking me. It has really changed how I pick what I eat. If I eat a lot of something at one meal, I take that in account for the day and I know I didn’t do that before I started this effort. (Like yesterday night when I got in town, I had a horrible for me dinner at one of my favorite local restaurants. It was worth it but I felt I didn’t have to eat again for three days after that! I know I will be going as light as I can on the eating today.)
Do you have a favorite vegan or vegetarian recipe? If so, share with me! I have been eying some pumpkin ones that I want to try as I LOVE pumpkin and well it is fall time … or just about!
3lbs is a great loss! great job!
I have a ton of recipes that are veggie/vegan on my blog. I really like the last one – kimchi shrimp fried quinoa. Great job on the weight loss!
Wow, way to go on 3 lbs! Walking is probably better than bike riding (not sure, just assuming) When I ride a bike I find my self gliding along instead of pedaling sometimes. I LOVE pumpkin as well, pumpkin anything!! I am applying for Mamavation this next campaign! Can't wait! 😉
Renee – I will be looking at recipes tonight!
Kimberly – good luck and my bike is stationary so no gliding! =P
great job on the walking and weight loss hope you have a great week and that things go your way
Lorrie
Great loss this week! Traveling is rough on healthy living, but you'll slide back into the good habits once the travels are over. I hate being away from home so much too!
I love making a quinoa pilaf with quinoa & sauteed veggies. You could add chick peas in there for some protein too.
Have a great week!
Have you tried pumpkin chili? REALLY good!
Congrats, congrats, congrats, congrats on the 3 POUND LOSS!
Wow! Three pounds is AWESOME! Great job and loved your post.
I am a pumpkin fiend!!! Friends and I have talked about throwing a pumpkin potluck. It is one of the best times of year only rivaled by peach season. Anyway I have a vegan black-bean quinoa dish I make and will post a recipe soon since I mention it so much. Look up any grain/legume salad recipes. Congrats for being down three pounds and for walking like a mad woman while away from home.
I love pumpkin but haven't done much cooking with it. Let me know if you come across any that are worth trying! Congrats on 3 pounds down!
I love veggie chili but i don't really cook so i don't have a recipe. Quinoa is yummy but really gross if you don't cook it right. My sister makes it really well, I'll ask her for a recipe.
Want to try Kia's black bean and quinoa! YUM!! Sounds like you're doing well. Acknowledge your victories!!
Great job with the weight loss! Way to walk off the pounds!! Wish I had a pumpkin recipe to share. I tried one last fall…major fail on my part. I thought it was OK, Hubby and kids hated it. I may have to try out some pumpkin chili to see if it hides the pumpkin better.
Congratulations! insert happy dance here -><-