Mommalu's Transfirmation Journal

[Thandie]

I had these in the recipe's thread.

Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Hungry for something a little different this morning so I whipped these up. They are freakin' delicious. They're fluffy and not dry at all. My new favorite high carb day breakfast! I'm sure you could use a little Stevia instead of Splenda.

4 egg whites
1/4 cup FF cottage cheese
1/2 oats (old fashioned)
1 tbsp Hershey's cocoa powder
2 tbsp Splenda (for baking)
1 tbsp ground flaxseed

cals: 290
pro: 25
carb: 38
fat: 6


Mix all ingredients in blender (I used my Magic Bullet). Spray griddle with Pam, cook and enjoy!


Sweet Potato Muffin

8 oz sweet potato I first bake them in the oven the mash them into like mash potatoes.
2 cups dry oat meal
1 cup egg whites
1 whole egg
1 tbsp of vanilla
Cinnamon
1/4 cup splenda

Get a muffin pan with 12 and spray with pam
Cook at 350 for 30 minutes



Comes out to 18 carbs per muffin.

How many hours will you be traveling in the car?

 

[mommalu]

Remember, when traveling, food choices will be different so don't expect to be good most of the time. Besides, this is a time where you should enjoy yourself without going crazy. That said, you can bring:
Rice cakes with any topping you want.
Always sweet potato. (my preference is organic Yams)
protein drink.
turkey jerky.
carrots and celery sticks with Hommus.
You have two weeks so, I'll come up with some more later.

I really like the Hummus & rice cake idea. I have a recipe for a homemade one too.
What toppings do you put on your rice cakes? I have only used ANPB

I had these in the recipe's thread.

Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Hungry for something a little different this morning so I whipped these up. They are freakin' delicious. They're fluffy and not dry at all. My new favorite high carb day breakfast! I'm sure you could use a little Stevia instead of Splenda.

4 egg whites
1/4 cup FF cottage cheese
1/2 oats (old fashioned)
1 tbsp Hershey's cocoa powder
2 tbsp Splenda (for baking)
1 tbsp ground flaxseed

cals: 290
pro: 25
carb: 38
fat: 6


Mix all ingredients in blender (I used my Magic Bullet). Spray griddle with Pam, cook and enjoy!


Sweet Potato Muffin

8 oz sweet potato I first bake them in the oven the mash them into like mash potatoes.
2 cups dry oat meal
1 cup egg whites
1 whole egg
1 tbsp of vanilla
Cinnamon
1/4 cup splenda

Get a muffin pan with 12 and spray with pam
Cook at 350 for 30 minutes



Comes out to 18 carbs per muffin.

How many hours will you be traveling in the car?

We plan on leaving at 4am Sunday and will drive till dark. Then up early Monday morning to finish the drive. It's like 25 driving hours because we gain 2 hours.
Those recipes sound delish!! Thanks.

 

[mommalu]

I have to say needto's protein bar mix is pretty good and travels well.

Also, there has been much research (both medical and fitness) on the non necessity of eating 6 meals a day. I certainly don't recommend dropping this by any means but there are tons of people that don't do well on that for many reasons. With this said, they too lose weight and get in shape - at any age. Don't feel like you have to get a ton of meals in. Eat well proportioned meals and keep your calories in check. I really wouldn't worry so much about timing while on vacation. HOWEVER, I do know that once your body gets used to eating so often it can do weird things when you don't - so snacks are handy for this situation - particularly pre and post workout. Oh and don't forget - you don't have to go to a gym to get a workout in!! I do them in a park or beach all the time.

I have some other recipes for healthy "muffins" that I will post for you later. They do really well on the road.

The protein bars is an excellent idea too!!
Since I've started eating my 6 mini meals, I can't go as long without food.
My tummy is telling me to eat Unless I was to take lipo6X~ then I would n't be hungry.
Hopefully the weather will cooperate and be nice. I love walking out there. And with bringing the dog,(My MinPin) I can get a good run in. She keeps my A** moving.

I really appreciate the support. You ladies are incredible!!
It's been about 13 years since I've been on a road trip. I'm excited and plan on having a great time.

 

[Thandie]

I really like the Hummus & rice cake idea. I have a recipe for a homemade one too.
What toppings do you put on your rice cakes? I have only used ANPB


We plan on leaving at 4am Sunday and will drive till dark. Then up early Monday morning to finish the drive. It's like 25 driving hours because we gain 2 hours.
Those recipes sound delish!! Thanks.

Wow, long ride! You'll have lots of fun..

That means you'll need meals as well, not just snacks.

I do have PB with rice cakes, but I count that into my macros. I'm also careful with PB, because it triggers a PB binge; so the amount I use is negligent.

 

[mommalu]

Wow, long ride! You'll have lots of fun..

That means you'll need meals as well, not just snacks.

I do have PB with rice cakes, but I count that into my macros. I'm also careful with PB, because it triggers a PB binge; so the amount I use is negligent.

Yes, meals too. Which is going to be tough!! I'm thinking a subway salad with chicken on top. Yes? Hey...I can pack some tuna packs I bet that would be good on rice cakes.
We don't want to spend allot of time stopping, so a sitdown meal is really not an option.
I've never had it, but what about canned chicken?

YES~ it's going to be a blast!!!!!

 

[Thandie]

Yes, meals too. Which is going to be tough!! I'm thinking a subway salad with chicken on top. Yes? Hey...I can pack some tuna packs I bet that would be good on rice cakes.
We don't want to spend allot of time stopping, so a sitdown meal is really not an option.
I've never had it, but what about canned chicken?

YES~ it's going to be a blast!!!!!

Here's what I do when I travel or the day of competition, in which we have to eat every two hours starting at 5am till 11pm or so.
I get a cooler bag with wheels (don't know what's called)and I put in 2 Cryopak's freeze and use packs. That way you can cook your food and place it there and not worry about a thing. You put your water,salad with chicken, PB, tuna packs are good and everything that needs to stay cool.
Tuna on rice cake is very good!
You're right, not only will you waste time by stopping for food, but you know what you're eating when you make it yourself.
I don't have anything canned, so I couldn't tell you.
Bake your chicken the night before!

 

[mommalu]

OMG~ I just came back from the gym and had an awesome workout!!
My legs feel like rubber right now I did an all time best on the leg press. 250# for 15 reps (woohoo)
Now let me ask~ where are your hand placement suppose to be for these? Does it matter? Do I have to grip the bar next to my seat, or can I put them on my knees?
Here's my workout:
Leg press 20x180 18x230 15x250
squat w/6# medicine ball (jump) 15 15 15(my heart rate really gets high on these)
DB Chest Press(Incline) 15x25 9x30 12x25
Rows (I used the BB today) 15x55 12x55 13x45
Shoulder raise 10x10 10x10
Upright row(ez bar + 10#) 12 12 12
Standing shoulder press 12x15 12x15

20 min HIIT 3.2 walk 9-9.5 run

I just excited about my leg press!!
Have a wonderful Sunday.

 

[Thandie]

OMG~ I just came back from the gym and had an awesome workout!!
My legs feel like rubber right now I did an all time best on the leg press. 250# for 15 reps (woohoo)
Now let me ask~ where are your hand placement suppose to be for these? Does it matter? Do I have to grip the bar next to my seat, or can I put them on my knees?
Here's my workout:
Leg press 20x130 18x230 15x250
squat w/6# medicine ball (jump) 15 15 15(my heart rate really gets high on these)
DB Chest Press(Incline) 15x25 9x30 12x25
Rows (I used the BB today) 15x55 12x55 13x45
Shoulder raise 10x10 10x10
Upright row(ez bar + 10#) 12 12 12
Standing shoulder press 12x15 12x15

20 min HIIT 3.2 walk 9-9.5 run

I just excited about my leg press!!
Have a wonderful Sunday.

Awesome on the leg press, Momma!
I usually hold the bar just so I don't try to help myself on the push. But, I think as long as you have good form and don't help yourself, you do what's most comfortable to you.

 

[slat1]

You just got me all pumped for leg day! That is rare for me.

 

[mommalu]

You just got me all pumped for leg day! That is rare for me.

I'm glad I got you motivated!!
I love working legs now. Actually, I just love going to the gym and getting a good workout in. The feeling of accomplishment is amazing.