Diary of a Fit Mommy

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

2 Things You MUST Know to Stay Fit This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just right around the corner and most of us are already planning our big holiday feasts or will be going to one. Don't get blindsighted by all of the yummy food, though! Being a holiday does not warrant a reason to go overboard with our calories as we usually tend to do. However, everything is great (as you have heard a bazillion times) in moderation.

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Did you know that the average person eats over 1,000 calories in just the Thanksgiving dinner alone? Yikes!!!!!

1. Think before you eat: Here are the recommended proportions for a typical Thanksgiving meal and the amount of activity to burn the calories off.

3 oz. of Turkey (about 150 calories) = 15 Minute Run

1/2 Cup of Casserole (150 calories) = 15 Minutes of Dancing

1/2 Cup of Stuffing (180 calories) = 30 Minutes of Pilates

1/2 Cup of Mashed Potatoes (150 calories) = 300 Burpees

1/4 Cup Cranberry Sauce (100 calories) = 20 Minutes of Stair Running

1/4 Cup of Gravy (50 calories) = 50 Burpees

1 Tsp. Butter (35 calories) = 10 Minutes of Cycling

5 oz. of Pie (350 calories for pumpkin; 400 calories for apple pie; 500 calories for pecan) = 60 Minutes of Yoga, 35 Minutes of Running, Jogging for 45 Minutes)

2. Abide by correct portion sizes: Here are the recommended portion sizes for an average Thanksgiving dinner.

3 oz. of Turkey = Deck of Cards

1/2 Cup of Casserole = One Standard Scoop of Ice Cream

1/2 Cup of Stuffing = A Billiard Ball

1/2 Cup of Mashed Potatoes = Half of a Tennis Ball

1/4 Cup Cranberry Sauce = One Golf Ball

1/4 Cup of Gravy = One Golf Ball

1 Tsp. Butter = One Die

5 oz. of Pie = 1/6 of an 8" Pie

Source: Spark People

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Last Night, My Husband Cheated...

Last night, my husband cheated.. in my dreams, that is.

My husband is the most loyal human being on the planet. We still text and talk daily just as we did when we were dating and becoming head over heels with each other. He never fails to tell me that I am beautiful and that he loves and misses me daily when he goes to work.

So, why this crazy dream? It did not make any sense. However, being the person that I am, I believe that everything is sent to you as a sign from greater things above.

Ever since becoming a mommy, I have had to divide my attention between two people: my son and my husband. My son, being a baby, is so needy by nature and I, being the mommy, feel the need to tend to his every need. So much that I sometimes, without realizing it, put my husband on the backburner.

I work from home and juggle watching my son and cleaning the house in the process. Then when my husband comes home, I want nothing but alone time or "me time."

You time is totally fine. I encourage every wife or husband to have their own time. But, you have got to make time for your spouse. Even if you have had the most hectic day on the planet, your spouse is there to be your rock, your shoulder to lean on.

I got to thinking as I lay in the bed.
When was the last time I really cuddled my husband?
When was the last time I got lost in a makeout session with him or held him?

Yikes. If I had to ask then chances are it had been way too long.

I moved in close to my husband as he slept and I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him. I put thoughts of my son aside. I put thoughts of my work aside. I put thoughts of my daily household tasks aside and just focused on my husband alone. He reacted with joy almost immediately. It felt so good to just put him first.

Do I really believe that my husband will cheat? Absolutely not. I know him better than that.

Do I think my dream was warning me that he would cheat on me? No way.

Here is what I do believe:

That dream was a symbol of our unintentional distance that I was creating. I was not putting my husband first as God instructed me to do so when we married. I was acutally putting everything but my husband first.

It is true. Sometimes spouses do cheat because they feel the love, warmth, and attention elsewhere. Does that make cheating right? Absolutely NEVER. But, I think that God had sent my dream as a wake up call to enjoy the loyal husband that I have and to give him what he deserves: my time.

I encourage all of you mommies out there to set aside a few minutes in your hectic day to show your husband some love.

Here are a few great ways!

Send him a text telling him you appreciate him.
Send him a sexy picture during the day.
Make him his morning coffee or breakfast.
Make him his favorite meal for dinner.
Get him a small and sentimental gift.
Write him love notes and leave them in places he is sure to find them.
Give him a massage.
Slip on something a little sexy at bedtime.
Don't forget to DATE!!

Happy marriages to you all!

Monday, November 10, 2014

4 Genius Portion Control Products You'll Want!

Counting calories or measuring out proper meal time proportions isn't for everyone. After all, many of us don't have time for it. Some, don't even want to make the time. Luckily, there are a few products out there that makes this all a breeze-while having fun doing it!

Here are my 4 favorite portion control products that you will want:

1. PortionMate ($15)

PortionMate is a set of six color-coded cylinders that includes volumes from largest to smallest — 1-cup (green), 3-ounce (red), 3/4-cup (yellow), 1/2-cup (orange), 1/3-cup (blue), and 1-ounce (purple).

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2. Caloric Cuvee ($20)

This is the perfect addition for any wine lover out there. Wine is wonderful and filled with tons of antioxidants, but we cannot forget that sometimes it can add on the pounds. This is a clever way of counting calories while you drink!

3. Meal Measure Plate ($11)

This handy dandy tool is one of my favorites for getting your meal time portions right on. It fits directly over your plate and all you do is fill each hole with the corresponding side or meal. It even tells you what goes where!