Mamavation Monday, December 6, 2010

I love chocolate. And I love baked goods. So it stands to reason that I REALLY love chocolate baked goods. I've been craving something chocolatey and bakedy lately, so instead of making a devil's food cake or a batch of brownies that I would have to eat all on my own (my husband is not a fan of baked goods. How did we end up married?), I put a call out to the Mamavation Sistas for a healthier alternative, and the call was answered!  Heather (@notdiyheather) sent a recipe for Yum Yum Brownie Muffins that I tried on Thursday, and I loved them! The recipe is so simple, a box of devil's food cake mix and a can of pumpkin. That's it! I went with a Naturally Nora Cheerful Chocolate cake mix, because it has all natural ingredients (unbleached wheat flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, natural vanilla flavor, cream of tartar, salt, carob bean gum and guar gum), and only one gram of fat per serving, and a can of organic pumpkin. So they're low fat, and high fiber! Woohoo!


I started the Couch to 5k training program last week. On Wednesday (day 2 of the program), I went over to the track by our house to run. If you're not familiar with C25K, it's an interval training program, and week one is run one minute, walk 90 seconds, repeat for 20 minutes or so. I loaded up Pandora on my phone and went to work. I did walk through two of the run intervals, but when I did run, I ran all the way through the minute. I know this sounds silly for those of you that are runners, but let me assure you, I am NOT a runner.  I probably haven't run on purpose since 10th grade when I had to take P.E., and that was a LONG time ago. I was so proud of myself! Not only did I NOT DIE, I felt really good afterwards!


I've been admiring Shelley's Earth Footwear on our weekly walks. She says she can really feel the difference in her legs and butt when she walks. I so want some of these shoes. It's so hot here in Texas, I really doubt I'd ever really have an opportunity to wear the boots, but the Exer-Walks and the Exer-Treks look awesome!


Phoebe  went with us again on Saturday when we hiked (over 9 miles this time!!!), and she carried our water and snacks. I think she likes the backpack. Or at least she doesn't fuss and try to forcibly remove the backpack, which means she must like it!

Those are my husband's little chicken legs, by the way.


What happened this week:

• Hoorays:
• Started C25K
• Walked 20 miles last week!!!!!
• Started to do some faster walks, shaved a minute and a half off my per mile pace.

• Needs some work:
• Have to stop the random eating out. This is mostly facilitated by my husband, but I need to start putting my foot down to eat at home more.

• Specific Goals:
• Continue with C25k week 1, and get through the session without cheating by walking through a run interval.
  

Congratulations to Megan (@mnmspecial) for being Sista of the Week!  See everyone Monday night for Mamavation TV!