Update on my progress - April 2015

The other day when I picked my son up from preschool, I spoke with his preschool teacher about it being the last day of school. She confirmed to me that May is their last month of going to school.

When she said that to me I thought WOW! I can't believe that the year is just zipping by us! It seems like it was just January and I was setting my goals for the year.

What this said to me is that TIME is going to pass weather you are ready or not. So, soak up everyday! Make the most of your time! We all have the same 24 hours, what are you doing everyday  to be productive and reaching your goals ??

One of my goals for the year was to be in better shape. I have problem areas that I needed to tackle a little bit more. Such as my thighs and muffin top. It's amazing to me how quickly these areas can get out of control if you allow them to.

And that is what I did during the holidays. Slacked on my workouts and my eating !!

I want to stress though that I am happy with all that my body can do. I am grateful that I have a healthy body. I am grateful that God has blessed me with the ability to use my body to work, walk, run and be a productive human being.

That being the case, I feel more comfortable and confident when I am taking care of myself.

Right now I am working out 6xs a week. Running 3xs and trying (ha) to watch what I eat.

It's not always easy, sure there are days when I WOULD like to just flop myself on the catch and see what's on the TV. But, I prefer to keep moving and to be active.

The way I see it, everyday is a new day to try.

Prepare your day.
Prepare your mind and you can overcome those difficult moments.

Hope you are reaching your goals everyday and even if it feels like you are slipping- Keep going!!

Homemade Almond Milk

I decided to make almond milk from scratch the other day. Why?? When I can purchase it already made at the store ?  I enjoy learning how to make things from scratch and I wanted to see how time consuming it would be to make.

I found the recipe on Wellness Mamma, but I had to watch a video of one of my favorite Youtube channel - What's up Moms. I am a visual learner, so I have to see it in action !

Ingredients 

-1 cup of almonds
- Filtered water 4 cups 2xs
- sweetener vanilla ( optional cinnamon But I would say leave it out)

Step 1 -

Soak 1 cup of almonds in 4 cups of filtered water. I used my Blend-tec to pour my liquid and almonds in.
Then I let it sit/ soak for 12 hours. I threw it together at 8 pm.You know it's one of those things that you keep putting off and then you think for crying out loud just get it done :) So I did!!!

Step 2

This is where I had to watch a video because the directions were a bit unclear. I will do my best to explain how to do it. Take a strainer and drain the almonds and water ( keeping the almonds of course)

Step 3

Add the almonds BACK to the blender PLUS add 4 cups of FILTERED water

Step 4

BLEND on HIGH until nice and smooth!!

Step 5

Now this is the MESSY part. You will need a cheesecloth and strain the liquid.Yes! Dump the milk mixture in the cheesecloth and the liquid should come out into the bowl. (I should add to make sure your hands are clean) Now squeeze the excess liquid out of the cheese cloth... watch as it squirts all over you. Oh... is that just me ?

Step 6

Now I added my cinnamon and vanilla, or your choice.I would like to omit the cinnamon next time and add a different sweetener like dates

Step 7

Place in Fridge to chill. This made approximately 36 oz, which goes by pretty fast in this house especially if you are using it to add to your shakes.

I will definitely be making this mixture more often !!

Have you made almond milk ? Did you enjoy it ?