Blogilates!

My sister told me about this awesome blog full of Pilates videos...all for FREE! They are created by an awesome woman named Cassie. 

I have been doing these videos for almost a month. I feel great.  She instructs on proper technique and proper Pilates breathing. 

I don't think I would like, or do this if it wasn't for all of the videos. She does everything with you and instructs you a long the way. 

 I finally did some exploring on her website and found all the beginners videos and an amazing daily calendar to follow. I started Day 1 today. WOO! 

I encourage you to check this blog out. It is so good and really inspiring! 

Blogilates

When you get to the site hover over the Workout Video section to select a video. There are videos for beginners and for advanced. 

I am also on day 15 of the 30 Day Plank Challenge.  It is getting really hard but I really want to push through. 

Hope you check these things out. Have a beautiful day. 

Ps. Going okay with the no processed sugar thing. I'll be honest though...yesterday was a rough day with a visit to the ER. That night after baby was in bed I totally licked clean a spoon full of Nutella. Uh oh.  :) 

Mini Yorkshire Puddings

A long time ago I attempted to make one of my husband's favorite things, Yorkshire pudding...it ended up looking like corn bread and not yummy.

Randomly a few days ago I decided it was time to try again. Turned out amazing! We didn't eat them like most English would...they are usually served with a meat, potato and gravy type dish. I cooked up some amazing chicken sausages from Costco. Have you tried the Aidells pineapple and bacon chicken sausages? They are so yummy. We also had Pioneer Woman's coleslaw.

For the Yorkshire puddings I just researched for a recipe online...yay for internet! I followed the recipe exactly except I used COCONUT OIL instead of drippings or other oils. The coconut oil gave them a yummy flavor. I also don't own a Yorkshire pudding pan, so I used a muffin tin. They were cute. I also think I finally figured out that the English Yorkshire Pudding is our Popover!
 Learning, it's good for the brain.

Here is how mine turned out...pretty!

I will say that they aren't so good the next day. Good thing Peter ate most of them at dinner. I also thinking having them with a beef stew or pot roast would be delish!

Here is the recipe for the Yorkshire Pudding: http://www.food.com/recipe/my-mums-easy-and-traditional-english-yorkshire-pudding-203349

Sugar...

It  has been too long since I blogged and I have a ton of things to blog about. However, tonight I felt like writing about something a friend posted on Pinterest. 

I know I am addicted to sugar...and it stinks. My friend posted about five tips that will help you stop craving sugar. Amen. 

It makes complete since. I really want to try it. Not just try but be able to stop being addicted.  I know it is possible. It makes me sad that a lot of people struggle with this. 

At the same time I think it is okay to indulge sometimes! I love experimenting in the kitchen...and baked goods are so yum. 

I am so proud of those who get over this sugar craving and I hope to do the same. I want to slam it in the ground! BOO YAH! :) 

Writing this on here means I gotta do it...haha. :) 

Here is what I found on Pinterest. Enjoy! 

"The number one reason that people crave sweets is that their insulin is high, and when it starts to fall we want the sugar to spike it  back up again. It’s a vicious cycle, that leads to feeling tired, and fatigued. Here are some really good tips that will get you back on track to being healthy and feeling energetic again.

1. Increase your protein intake. Often times our body feels like it wants sugar when it’s really craving protein. Try starting with an egg, or something that is high in protein.

2. Remove the temptations. If you don’t have them around the house it’s harder to indulge. If it’s at work that you’re having a hard time. Do what you can to remove the temptation BEFORE the craving hits. If you keep a jar of jelly beans on your desk. Get rid of them, but bring something healthy to eat when you are ready for a snack.

3. Eat frequently. Cravings are the worst when we've either skipped a meal, or we've had a drop in our blood sugar. By eating every few hours we avoid that drop in blood sugar. Eating 3 good meals a day with a snack in between will keep you feeling good without getting so hungry that you grab whatever you can find to get your blood sugar up.

4. Avoid artificial sweeteners.  Artificial sweeteners, like Saccharin or Aspartame, make us have more cravings for sweets, and may present a higher risk of cancer.

5. Either Cut sweets cold turkey then indulge in small amounts. Because our insulin is so used to being high, the first 3 days are the hardest. If you can eliminate sweets completely until your body has had a chance to let your insulin come down, you won’t crave them like you did. Then you’ll be able to be satisfied with small amounts." http://homemadebyjaci.com/5-things-that-will-stop-sugar-cravings/

Food Network Magazine

I received my final magazine from the Food Network a few weeks ago. I love this magazine. Peter got it for me as a gift for Christmas. I highly recommend it. I hope I get it again someday. Hint hint for my hubby. :)

In this month's magazine, I found a really interesting article.  From the section, "In the Know."  The article caught my attention because of its headline, "Make your summer produce last." We eat a good amount of veggies in different dishes..and no matter what some go bad before I get the chance to experiment with them. I haven't tried their method yet..because of the lack of veggies in my fridge. However I intend to. :) 

Here is what they suggest: Click on the link... :)

Shock Value

Enjoy! Let me know if you try this!