Journal prompt week three

Hey everyone. How is the journaling coming along? We hope you are making the time to keep up on this.
This week we want you to think about what it is that maybe is not going exactly the way you want it to go...
We do not want you take these things as negatives examples. By writing these things down and looking at them you will see what you need to change and work on. View them as positive steps at working towards your goal. These things will only help you reach your goal and make you that much stronger. So really they are a positive thing.

To help you out we have created this journing printable for you to use if you like.



Keep up the journaling everyone and know that a struggle only makes you that much stronger!

Week three exercise and playlist

So this week we have another easy 10 minute routine for you from Oprah! Woohoo!
This routine gives you some alternate things to do on different days also! Keeping you on your toes so to say.
Here's the link to it:
Ten minute workout

And to get you moving and grooving here ya go:

Recipe week three

(The photos and recipe are from here.)


Adapted from the lovely cookbook, Super Natural Every Day, written by Heidi Swanson, this is perfect when serving a crowd for breakfast. You can bake this the night before and reheat in the morning for an easy and impressive breakfast. Replace strawberries with blueberries or other berry. If you do not have Chinese five spice, you can simply substitute with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, the flavor will be slightly different, but still delicious.
Ingredients

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnut pieces, chopped
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, peeled, 1/2-inch slices

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F and generously spray the inside of a 10-1/2 by 7 inch baking dish with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sugar, baking powder, orange zest, Chinese five spice, salt, half the walnuts, half the strawberries and half the chocolate. (Save the other half of strawberries, walnuts and chocolate for the top of the oatmeal). In another large bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, butter and vanilla extract.
Add the oat mixture to prepared baking dish. Arrange the remaining strawberries, walnuts and chocolate on top. Add the banana slices to the top then pour the milk mixture over everything. Gently shimmy/shake the baking dish to help the milk mixture go throughout the oats.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is nicely golden brown and the milk mixture has set. For an extra tasty top, sprinkle a tablespoon or so of extra brown sugar on top then place back in the oven under the broiler and broil for 20-30 seconds. Serve warm with an extra sprinkle of sugar or drizzle of maple syrup.


We can't even tell you how excited we are about this recipe! I am making this the second I can. MMMMM! Enjoy!

New routine and shopping week three

So now you are in week three. You have established some new routines with your exercising and making time for journaling. These are very important things in your journey. Another important thing to think about is food and the way you shop for food.
What we want to try and focus in planning out healthy meals for your week or two weeks however works best for you, making a list for those items only and sticking to it when you go shopping. By doing this you are guaranteeing healthy meals for your family and stopping yourself from making those sugary impulse buys while in the store.
Not only is this going to be good for your body but for your pocketbook as well. By making the list out and shopping in advance you can plan for meals that use some of the same ingredients to help you save money. You will also be able to mark down what you already have on hand and not end of with double of stuff.

To help you out with this we have created a printable grocery list for you. It's a bit geared more towards healthy foods to get you off on the right foot.
You could make a notebook of these if you like and tear off the ones you need as you go, or maybe you already use a to-do book or planner in that case put a couple in there to have on hand.

We hope you enjoy these and that you will enjoy making your lists and shopping for the healthy food you deserve!


(To use this just right click and save then print)