Week 7 Redo

Week 7 was a bit chaotic for me.  I started off the week strong and motivated.....and then by the middle of the week the pressure and intensity of this schedule hit me.  I guess I should give myself some props for going 7 weeks without a melt down, but man when it came, it came hard.  There really is NOTHING easy about committing yourself to a challenge.  No matter what type of challenge it is, the reason it is called a challenge is because it really takes effort, committment, self motivation and support to help make it thru those moments of feeling defeat.  There really is a lot involved with making a committment to a program like this....or any type of training regimen.  It is not only making sure you have an hour to devote to the gym, but also thinking ahead to plan meals, ensuring what I am consuming is healthy and 'clean' for my body, logging meals, weighing foods, and remembering to EAT THEM! hahaha, that seems to be my biggest struggle.  But on Wednesday, it really did hit me that my life had begun to revolve around this challenge.  My schedule has become so repetitive....go to work, head straight to the gym, get home, make dinner and plan for the 5 meals that Lane and I will be consuming the following day.  Finally sitting down to eat, logging my food while I eat and then going to bed.....preparing to do it all over again.  Following this regimen is beneficial for keeping Lane and I on track, but for some reason, this week it consumed me.  A true moment of weakness hit and I was ready to just give up.....then my support kicked in.  Lane allowed me to have my little meltdown, to get it out of my system and then encouraged me to just move past it.  He didnt make fun of me for the ridiculousness of what I was crying about, just stayed by my side and actually joked about the fact that this hadnt happened sooner :)  I truly want to make this a lifestyle change, following the practices both workout and eating, and with that I have to allow some moments of weakness. 

I have focused so much of my attention on hoping that other people see a physical change in me.....becasue I want people to think that I actually accomplished something in this program.  But I am slowly realizing that this type of thinking is taking a toll on me and putting more pressure than necessary.  Like I said, last week, Week 7, wasnt as productive as I would have liked it to be so I made a decision to just REDO! Rather than beat myself up over a crappy week, I am just going to allow myself the opportunity to try again.  I realize that I am setting myself back a week in my challenge, but I would much rather continue knowing that I did my best than continue to week 8 knowing that I crapped out on week 7. 

So, my first attempt at Week 7 consisted of 4 workouts rather than 6 and a cheat meal.......

Here's to a second attempt to completely DOMINATE Week 7!

Also, I tried a new recipe last night that was AMAZING AND CLEAN! Cauliflower Fritters! Even Lane loved them so I encourage you to try them out!

Cauliflower Fritters

This is a delicious way to prepare cauliflower. Similar to the taste of a potato pancake. Your kids will love them! Makes approx 24 fritters depending on size of cauliflower.


Cauliflower Fritters
Gina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 12 • Size: 2 fritters • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 108.9 • Fat: 6.6 g • Protein: 3.8 g • Carb: 9.4 g • Fiber: 2.1 g

• 4 cups steamed cauliflower (roughly chopped)
  
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup hot water
  
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil

In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, flour, garlic, eggs, grated cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Add water so that batter becomes slightly more dense than pancake batter.

On medium-low heat, add 1 tbsp of oil in a 10 inch skillet coating bottom of the pan. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to form fritters. You can fit 4 fritters at a time. Cook until golden brown, turn and cook another few minutes. Add a little more oil to the pan, and repeat with the remaining batter.

Makes 24 fritt