25 weeks — Blog — Fit Foodie Le

starting to really feel like i suck at multitasking. or maybe it's prioritizing. both. idk :roll: idk, but whenever i am focused on my next move it's like i can't focus on anything except THAT thing. what thing? hosting my very own COOKING CLASS!!!! i have finally secured a location to do my thang (workout classes are coming right along with that) and i am crazy excited about it. i can't help but to be. this is what i do! a much more detailed announcement will be made really soon. extremely soon.

ok so this past wednesday,

Chi and i hit the road for my monthly check up. while there, that yummy, delicious, glucose drink was also waiting for me to chug. i can't believe it's time to test for gestational diabetes already! it's done somewhere in between weeks 24 and 26.

if i had a dollar for every time i've had to look at someone's confused face and say 'oh, i'm a blogger', i'd go buy a pair of shoes with it :lol: . the phlebotomist shot me a 'why are you snapping pics of that of all things?' look. when i did this test for my 1st pregnancy i went online to read reviews on how the test would go, and with that came comments about how horrid and disgusting this stuff was. so of course i walked in very hesitant and expecting the absolute worst. verdict: no big deal. seriously. i tuned that bottle upside down and drank it all at once, no breaks. after i told Chiso why he couldn't have any orange soda lol.

waiting for my Doc and admiring my kicks! yep, it's tha shoes!!!! the ones i posted about on IG a few weeks ago! i was actually going to keep them in the box until i reached 9 months. kinda like a push present to myself. i couldn't wait though lol. high top Nike Frees. i'm in complete love.

some recent IG eats! man those zucchini fritters are so dang good. please go make them if you haven't already. i am out but bought a ton of zucchini at Sprouts a few days ago and will be making more soon.

clockwise:

lean ground chicken burger w/ tomatoes & mozzarella almond cheese using zucchini fritters for buns
crock pot sirloin stead seasoned with Weber Chicago Streak seasoning and cooked on low for 6 hours w/ roasted asparagus and smashed red potatoes. i boiled the red potatoes until tender, then added green onion, cilantro, some plain non-fat yogurt, and organic whipped buttery spread. mozzarella almond cheese melted on top!
a gigantic salad from the HEB salad bar
zucchini cakes with herb goat cheese, pan seared tilapia, roma tomatoes, and strawberries.

still trying to keep it clean for the most part....even though i want Papa Johns pizza all day every day. no sweets for me...cheese must go on everything.

happy weekend!

the response from my last post was incredibly overwhelming. i'm already hormonal yall, jeez!!!! some of you even shared your heartfelt, REAL life preggo journeys with me. it just reaffirms the fact that all women have a story to tell. we all jump through, over, and under hoops all day, every day. that's life. God is true to His word though! i'm honored and elated that women were able to connect with me on a more personal level and get encouragement and inspiration to keep pressing through their own struggles. we all need it. anytime you ever feel the need to share with me or ask any particular question about my journey, do so without hesitation! le@fitfoodiele.com. again, thank you all for reading and commenting openly and privately. to God be the glory.

the Rodeo Run went down yesterday morning! i picked up my race packet Friday and brought along a list of 3-year-old b-day party locations to check in the area. yep, Chiso's getting a birthday party this year. we did a small gathering at the house last year for his 2nd and remember i went batty for his 1st so now it's time to venture out. i think. suggestions? email me.

i broke my 'no oats pre-race' rule and had big bowl of them topped with bananas, blueberries, and some coconut crystals before we hit the road.

i walked/ran with a friend of mine, Krystal, and Chiso got to play and hangout with her son, Max. Krystal is in FAB shape, right!? that's her 9 month old daughter in her arms. she is such a big fitsporation to me!

grateful to still be moving and shaking at 25 weeks now. my next race is the Bayou City Classic, and the link is over there in the events side bar! strollers are welcome, so moms, let's do this! email me if you'll be there; i'd love to meet up at the post-race party. and if you see me running, SAY HAY!!!!!

so about that zucchini fritter recipe i own ya.... ugh, they are so incredibly tasty. Sonny took a bite of one and was like, 'there's no meat in this?'

nope.

pan fried curry zucchini fritters

the stuff: (source)

3 large zucchini, shredded/grated
3 green onion, chopped
1/2 cup almond meal or flour
1/2 cup light parmesan cheese, shredded
2 eggs, beaten
1 egg white, beaten
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp curry powder
1-2 tbsp liquid aminos
1 tsp cracked black pepper

do this:

use the larger holes when grating zucchini and shred them onto a dry cup towel.
use those muscles and squeeze out all the liquid possible.
add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and incorporate well.
heat a pan on HIGH coated with nonstick cooking spray (or pour a tsp of olive oil into the pan and spread it around)
place heaping tbsp size scoopfuls of mixture onto hot skillet and press down flat.
convert heat to LOW and cook for approx. 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and done. be patient.

makes 20 small-medium cakes! for 1:

i have the patience of Chiso sometimes when i'm cooking and i often end up with a scramble instead of a perfect patty or cake. i am sooooo dang proud of how these turned out! best ones yet and so much savory deliciousness in every bite. please enjoy them as much as we have. i got some garlic & herb goat cheese from HEB after the race that i have been spreading on them and, well,