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From Travis’ 30th Birthday(December 2) and through to Christmas and the New Year, I didn’t go crazy on calorie/macro counting. When January 1st hit, I decided to buckle down and get back on track.

It’s amazing how fast your body starts changing and I’m having a blast with my workouts as well.

Life can be so busy but I know one thing, it’s so easy to fuel your body with all the right things.

As always, if anyone needs guidance with nutrition and workouts, let me know. E-mail me @ melodiemariealexander@gmail.com

So, we’re six days into February! I’ve been going strong with clean eating and great workouts. I don’t think you ever realize how good you feel until you really hone in again on all aspects of your physical movement and eating, I’m a happy person in general but feeling strong and eating clean just brings me to a whole new level, and I absolutely love it!

I thought I’d let you all in on my 2018 goal. I always said I would do a marathon before I turned 30. Well, I don’t turn 30 until next year but I’ve always wanted to do Grandma’s Marathon and it’s in June and I’ll be 30 next May. So guess what? I am all signed up to run 26.2 miles on June 16, 2018! 🙌🏼

I also thought I would share what we had for dinner last night:

Pork Chops

1 tbsp Cream Cheese per Chop

Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.

Baked at 350 for 30 mins

Paired with sautéed mushrooms, onions and tomatoes in a 1/2 tbsp of olive oil sprinkled with salt, pepper and 2 tsp Parmesan cheese.

Macros are for 4oz of pork

275 Calories

17 g Fat

30 g Protein

4 Net Carbs

Do you ever just feel so empowered and ready to get things done? And you make lists and it feels so good to check things off but then there’s those tasks that just seem to stay on the list or get erased because you just don’t ever get to it. This weekend I am conquering those tasks, no excuses. How? Well, being a stay at home Mom is amazing and fun and having the a ability to do so is like no other, but it seems every time I try to get into something on my computer someone needs a snack or needs help in the potty or just wants some attention, which is what being a mommy is all about, don’t get me wrong! So, when do I find time to do things I need to get done? When they’re sleeping at night, I tend to stay up until 11 or midnight every night for that “me” time and on weekends I go to a coffee shop when Travis is home and I can fully focus on my tasks. I never started doing that until recently, and wow, it’s a game changer, a cup of coffee and checking off my to do list!

So, this leads into my biggest word of advice to any mom, whether you’re a stay at home mom or a working mom. Always, always take time for yourself. Don’t feel selfish when you spend those extra 15-20 minutes at Target, don’t feel like you can’t your hair done or get a massage, do it because it makes you that much better of a mama. I’ve learned to go when I’m told! 😉

Currently, laying in bed because Travis told me I needed to just lay and relax, and guess what? I took a 15 minute nap, now I’m writing this blog post with a clear mind all while listening to giggles downstairs from my girlies with their daddy. Life is great!!

The New Year is off to a great start. Seriously, so much energy, motivation and just feeling awesome. I mean there’s just something about fueling your body with the right food, vitamins and great workouts.

I thought I would share one of my favorite lunches from this week:

2 Leafs of Romaine Lettuce
5 Grape Tomatoes
5 Green Olives
1 tbsp cilantro
1 tbsp avocado
2 oz turkey breast
1 oz salami
1/2 oz mozzarella cheese
1/2 tbsp Newman’s Creamy Cesar Dressing

350 Calories
3.5 net carbs
26 Fat
18 Protein

Staying on track tip: Keep your food scale on the counter, and if you don’t have one, click here for the one I love!

Ok, so here it is. I went to Target yesterday and bought chicken, veggies, cheese and a couple other things because I figured I didn’t need to buy much until we meal planned for the week.

So, last night Travis looked at me and said, “I don’t even know what you bought at Target but it wasn’t anything for me.” OK, his favorite meal is chicken fried rice, but we don’t eat rice anymore, so I decided to re-create chicken fried rice with cauliflower, and guess what? He loved it. I WIN!

16 oz chicken tenders cooked in

1 tbsp salted organic butter

1 bag frozen cauliflower cooked

1.5 cups broccoli

3 sliced up baby carrots

1 tbsp soy sauce

Sprinkle Ginger, salt, peppa(haha), and garlic powder

Enjoy!

So far 2018 is off to a great start! Eating mostly in check, and exercising every day for at least 30 minutes has happened!

As a stay at home mom, things like feeling like I’m getting everything accomplished can be a challenge. I try to structure my weeks with lists so that I have a main focus each day and then once that’s complete, I focus on the girls completely for the rest of the day.

I’ve also been trying to get up before the girls do to do my workout so I have that extra time in the morning, but that’s only happened a couple times. It’s so easy to stay in bed. My girls go to bed around 8:45-9:15 and sleep until 9-9:30! I go to bed later and have “me” time so that’s why I enjoy sleeping in a bit!

Does anyone have any suggestions on topics for my blog you’d like me to touch on? Comment or email me melodiemariealexander@gmail.com.

This week was a great push in the new year! We had so many great meals this week. I decided to share my favorite.

16oz Pork Chops

Seasoned with Salt and Pepper

1 Tbsp Sour Cream on each Pork Chop

1/4 C Marble Jack and Monterey Shredded Cheese divided between all pork chops

Bake at 350 for 30 Minutes

Paired with Green Beans

Sautéed in pan with 1 tbsp organic salted butter

My Portion

1- 4oz Pork Chop

1/2 C. Green Beans

Cals: 235

Carbs: 6

Protein: 20

Fat:14

Enjoy!

I know I’ve been MIA but the Holidays are about enjoying that company, the food, the fun and happiness of the season, right? And that’s just what I did, but just like that 2018 is here!!

I feel like I’ve been busier than ever, Makenzie has became even busier this last month, oh boy, we need to watch out! Haha. That little girl is such a daredevil, she sure keeps me on my toes. It’s so very sweet watching the two of them play together though and that sister bond is so adorable.

New year, new you. My mantra starting today was, “Be stronger than your excuses” Take the time this week to focus on a goal for the next couple months and stick to it. Need help with your goal, send me an email, I’d love to support you. melodiemariealexander@gmail.com

Stay tuned for much more to come this month!!

I’m still here, people!! Having two kids for Christmas is not for the weak! I don’t know how parents of more do it, big shout-out to you! We had a blast, we made such great memories. We are so blessed! We spent time with Travis’ Mom and sister for the Holiday.

I am officially ready to commit to new goals in the new year. It’s such a great time to really take control of your fitness, nutrition and just be positive.

Stay tuned. 😊 As always, I appreciate all of you following along!

WOW!! 6 days until Christmas. Officially my lists now have lists it feels like! I’m pretty prepared just have to wrap everything and get everything all together. I started writing this post yesterday and I just kept finding other things I had to do.

My goal for this morning was to sit down and make a “menu” for what we need for food so I can go to the grocery store BEFORE the weekend. My goal is to have everything done by Friday! Wish me luck.

How was your Monday? I was spoiled with coffee, eggs and sausage made by Travis. He had a break at 8, and came home and cooked. What a way to start Monday. Needless to say, I continued with a bike workout and then a quick upper body workout. Funny how one small gesture can make you have a fabulous day. Happy wife moment!

Monday was also filled with organizing and creating a give away pile of Mallorie’s toys. At first when I told her she needs to make room for new toys she was a bit upset but she soon was all in!

So excited for this next week of festivities! It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Jimmy the Elf brought us a Gingerbread House today so that’s on our list when daddy gets home!! Hoping to post more often like I was!! 😊