Ab Workout

I shared this at the get-together tonight and just thought I would post the link here.  I like it for a few reasons...
1.  I like to use my exercise ball.
2.  I like that it has modifications to each exercise.
3.  It blends cardio and ab toning.
4.  I feel good when I am done!

http://www.prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/2-week-belly-flattening-routine?page=3

Free Day

I have had some free day issues this week and I wanted to get your input before I tally up my points this week.  I am not sure the best way to describe this, so I will tell you the situation:

All week, I had planned on having my free day on Thursday.  It was our anniversary and I did not want to worry about counting points or calories when we went out to dinner.  The day before, Wednesday, I got a migraine and did not exercise.  So what I am wondering is if we can switch up some of the categories on the free day.  What I ended up doing was working out on my free day and counting it as my Wednesday workout.  Is everyone ok with doing this when needed?  Is switching up some free day stuff when needed ok with the rules or is it too late in the game to make changes like this?  I hope this makes sense!

Meals

I have a lame problem.  I have a hard time finding low calorie, low fat meals to cook for my family.  The problem is that I am the only one who is trying to lose weight.  My husband is constantly trying to gain weight (don't we hate him!) and my toddler desperately needs to gain weight (as said by my dr.) and is a picky eater.  I feel like I end up making 3 different meals every time I cook.  So my question is, what kind of healthy meals do you make for your famiy of diverse eaters that also allow you to follow your individual diet plan? 

Laugh a little....

I am saving this for my "no points" day!

Protein Smoothie

This is one of my new favorite quick breakfasts.  It is a protein shake made of milk, greek yogurt, frozen banana, peanut butter and spinach.  It is not the most super tastey breakfast (I mean, how does any breakfast food compete with bacon?) but I feel good afterward and I am full all morning with no snacking temptations.  Plus, it is a lot cheaper to make this than buying those ready-made protein smoothies that are in the little cartons.
 
http://freckleberryfinds.com/2012/01/mean-green-protein-machine-recipe/

The recipe on the link makes a lot.  It is enough for both Chad and I for breakfast, or other times I just half it.  Halfed, the whole thing is 4 weight watcher points if made with 1% milk and no fat greek yogurt.  Enjoy!

Mandi