Motivated Momma's Week 5 (closed group)

SO....My purpose in life is to use my humor and nurturing nature to make people smile, and feel safe, so they can live in a world free of hate and judgement.

Ok ladies: It's time to vote on our favorite On the Go Snack/Recipe Idea! For conveinence sake I've compiled all the recipes submitted in this post:

1) Submitted by bella_babe_86
"I dont really make anything that we bring along on trips, exactly. I just throw cheerios, raisins, dark chocolate chips and chopped up nature valley granola bars and slivered almonds into ziplock bags. Im always buying these kinds of things along with dehydrated fruits because they are low in calories, healthy and really keep your energy up when you are on the go! Not quite sure of the exact nutritional count because im personally not a snacker but its really keeps my little guy happy! "

2) Submitted but Mom2caelebncasyns
"My to-go recipe is actually oatmeal waffles. Most people wouldn't consider it an item that you'd take to go with you, but we're strange like that, so we put peanut butter on top and eat them. My husband takes them to work almost every morning and eats them while driving and Caeleb would eat them constantly if I let him. Here's the link to the original recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/oatmeal-waffles/detail.aspx, but my changes are as follows:

Half whole wheat flour & half all purpose flour
added Vanilla extract
added milled flaxseed
added 2 mashed bananas

*I also omitted salt, eggs, and butter

Before adding peanut butter to the top, they came out to 121 calories per waffle and these are big ones that are more dense (due to the whole wheat flour, so more filling). "

3) Submitted by circusmom
"PB&J Fruit Roll-up Sandwich
1 flour tortillas (7 inch)
1T peanut butter
1T jam or jelly
1/2 banana
strawberries (we leave these out if they are not in season. not good with frozen)
2T low fat granola

Spread peanut butter over half tortilla, top with jelly.
Slice bananas and strawberries, place over PB&J. Sprinkle with granola
Roll burrito style, slice in half.
Ready to go!! "

4) Submitted by renuhat_82
"My to go recipe- tortilla wrap

1 egg cooked (any type is fine)
1 tbsp shredded cheese, diced avacado and tomato
1 tortilla

Place egg, cheese, avocado and tomato into the tortilla. Wrap as you would a burrito.

Sometimes, its just going to be the leftover veggies and cheese, or only cheese and apple slices.

Oops did someone already give the tortilla wrap kind of thingy, didn't notice that..heheh "

5) submitted by amyelizbradley
"quick/ easy/ portable snack recipe (1/1)= yes
Recipe = "Amy's Breakfast Burritos"
Serv. Size = 1 person
scrambled egg
grated low fat mexican cheese
diced ham (ham steak or lunch meat)
chopped spinach
salt & pepper to taste, salsa optional
- scramble & cook egg in microwave (approx. 1 min.; cover bowl w/ paper towel)
dice ham & spinach
- warm tortilla on burner
- assemble (egg + cheese + ham + spinach + salsa + salt/ pepper), then fold 2 opposite sides over; roll into burrito)
- spray small skillet with non-stick spray. preheat
- grill burrito, both side until golden
- let cool and either vacuum seal (preferred) or freezer ziploc bag
- they can be reheated in a snap and eaten in the car if in a rush
Nutrition Info (approx): Cals = 251, Fat = 11 g, Sodium 583 mg, Total Carbs = 26 g, Protein = 14 g"

6) submitted by losinit_4_good
"Make your own Parfaits!
1/2 cup non-fat yogurt (any flavor, personally I like blueberry best) add shopped nuts, diced fruit and store in reusable containers. I make a bunch on the weekend and then I have quick easy breakfasts for the week. (I'm eating one right now!) Nutritional info depends on the type of yogurt and toppings you use but mine average about 75 cals per serving."


If I missed anyone please copy and paste this note with your recipe added on (and please accept my apologies!)

Make sure to csat your vote today for your fave recipe idea!!!

My purpose is to use my artistic and creative thinking to teach dance and inspire the poor (those who cannot afford) and mentally challenged kids to lead a better life, connect them with the real world and thus taking a first step towards my perfect world.

Sorry if I didnt get that right, I am really bad at these i guess.. :-( But tried my best..lol..It was a real tough one for me..

Renu, I'm hardly an expert at these but I think you stated your purpose with elegance. Well put!

Via Lynda, to add in my recipe..

Ok ladies: It's time to vote on our favorite On the Go Snack/Recipe Idea! For conveinence sake I've compiled all the recipes submitted in this post:

1) Submitted by bella_babe_86
"I dont really make anything that we bring along on trips, exactly. I just throw cheerios, raisins, dark chocolate chips and chopped up nature valley granola bars and slivered almonds into ziplock bags. Im always buying these kinds of things along with dehydrated fruits because they are low in calories, healthy and really keep your energy up when you are on the go! Not quite sure of the exact nutritional count because im personally not a snacker but its really keeps my little guy happy! "

2) Submitted but Mom2caelebncasyns
"My to-go recipe is actually oatmeal waffles. Most people wouldn't consider it an item that you'd take to go with you, but we're strange like that, so we put peanut butter on top and eat them. My husband takes them to work almost every morning and eats them while driving and Caeleb would eat them constantly if I let him. Here's the link to the original recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/oatmeal-waffles/detail.aspx, but my changes are as follows:

Half whole wheat flour & half all purpose flour
added Vanilla extract
added milled flaxseed
added 2 mashed bananas

*I also omitted salt, eggs, and butter

Before adding peanut butter to the top, they came out to 121 calories per waffle and these are big ones that are more dense (due to the whole wheat flour, so more filling). "

3) Submitted by circusmom
"PB&J Fruit Roll-up Sandwich
1 flour tortillas (7 inch)
1T peanut butter
1T jam or jelly
1/2 banana
strawberries (we leave these out if they are not in season. not good with frozen)
2T low fat granola

Spread peanut butter over half tortilla, top with jelly.
Slice bananas and strawberries, place over PB&J. Sprinkle with granola
Roll burrito style, slice in half.
Ready to go!! "

4) Submitted by renuhat_82
"My to go recipe- tortilla wrap

1 egg cooked (any type is fine)
1 tbsp shredded cheese, diced avacado and tomato
1 tortilla

Place egg, cheese, avocado and tomato into the tortilla. Wrap as you would a burrito.

Sometimes, its just going to be the leftover veggies and cheese, or only cheese and apple slices.

Oops did someone already give the tortilla wrap kind of thingy, didn't notice that..heheh "

5) submitted by amyelizbradley
"quick/ easy/ portable snack recipe (1/1)= yes
Recipe = "Amy's Breakfast Burritos"
Serv. Size = 1 person
scrambled egg
grated low fat mexican cheese
diced ham (ham steak or lunch meat)
chopped spinach
salt & pepper to taste, salsa optional
- scramble & cook egg in microwave (approx. 1 min.; cover bowl w/ paper towel)
dice ham & spinach
- warm tortilla on burner
- assemble (egg + cheese + ham + spinach + salsa + salt/ pepper), then fold 2 opposite sides over; roll into burrito)
- spray small skillet with non-stick spray. preheat
- grill burrito, both side until golden
- let cool and either vacuum seal (preferred) or freezer ziploc bag
- they can be reheated in a snap and eaten in the car if in a rush
Nutrition Info (approx): Cals = 251, Fat = 11 g, Sodium 583 mg, Total Carbs = 26 g, Protein = 14 g"

6) submitted by losinit_4_good
"Make your own Parfaits!
1/2 cup non-fat yogurt (any flavor, personally I like blueberry best) add shopped nuts, diced fruit and store in reusable containers. I make a bunch on the weekend and then I have quick easy breakfasts for the week. (I'm eating one right now!) Nutritional info depends on the type of yogurt and toppings you use but mine average about 75 cals per serving."

7) submitted by smalltowngirl78
It's nothing huge... but we LOVE our smoothies!!
I make them pretty simple--

Whatever frozen fruit you have on hand- I usually end up with
1/2 c strawberries,
1/2 blueberries
1/2 frozen peach

add in 1/2 c fresh baby spinach ( you can be more generous with that-- it gets hidden pretty well!)
1 banana
1-2 T ground Flax

In mine, I use 1c milk and 1 scoop protein powder
for the kids, 1/3-1/2 cup any flavour yogurt and milk ( or juice, if we are low...)

And for Emma, because she loves it, I'll throw in a Tbsp of Peanut butter.

Add more liquid as required, blend 'er all up, and yummo!!!!


If I missed anyone please copy and paste this note with your recipe added on (and please accept my apologies!)

Make sure to csat your vote today for your fave recipe idea!!!

Thank you all for helping with the challenges, they have been awesome!

It is time for a new week, any takers?

Cardio: Mile Challenge???? What do you all think? ( Renu, your challenge rocked!!)

Strength:Amy (mom2caelebncasyn)

Food:

Emotional: ashley

Please paste and copy and thank you all for your ideas!!

The Life Purpose Exercise:

This exercise was really hard for me, but I just kept coming back to the same answer all week.

My purpose is to use my compassion and leadership qualities to help other women find what there amazing and unique qualities are so they can find there own life purpose, making women strong and self assured.


* This was a really great challenge! I have never mentioned this to the group by I have been talking with a mid-wife in my town and I am going to take a course with her to become a doula, I loved my pregnancy and my delivery so much that I would love to teach women how strong we truly are. So many women are afraid of labour but I want to teach women to release the fear and embrace the beauty of child birth. I had 20 hrs of labour with no medical intervention, yes ladies all natural! It was amazing and empowering!

You are amazing! Just thought I'd let you know that I had 2 c-sections (first one emergency and second one planned), but I was terrified of labor and vaginal birth, so I was begging for a c-section when I first found out I was pregnant. I think you would be a WONDERFUL doula