My last two posts have been even more pathetic than normal. I’m blaming my current emotional state and the fact that my to do list gets longer by the day and I’m just not seeming to be making any progress. What the heck?
Oh and I’m blaming this. Well, not actually this amazing GNC egg white protein powder, but that it’s all gone.
It’s only been a day, but it’s not looking good over here. I better get some soon or I’m really going to scare STUFT Daddy away.
So let’s see. I’ve got some random pictures I forgot to show you from the past couple of days. I know you’re just dying to see so here you go.
We had to buy a new water heater over the weekend. We’re so lucky. Just when I make a career decision that means some serious budgeting better start happening over here we get to spend $600 on a new water heater. Funny how life happens like that isn’t it?
We weren’t at a total loss though because not only did we get a new water heater, but the boys got both a tunnel and a “counter to make Mommy dinner”.
What? Doesn’t everyone make “dinner” with a helmet?
The other night we had to make a quick stop at Jack in the Box (“Jack in the Crack” as STUFT Daddy calls it) because a certain someone couldn’t make it home to use the bathroom (no, it wasn’t me). We noticed Jack had some pretty nice guns and had to try to show him up.
Yesterday morning my less than mediocre post was cut short because I got a text to go sub a class. I swear, it used to take me five minutes to get ready and out the door. Those days are so far gone it’s not even funny. Getting toddler twins out the door is no easy task.
We made it to teach our class though. Late as usual, but I tried to make it up to all the moms with a tough stroller jam workout and some extra ab work at the end.
After our class I promised the boys we could play at the playground for a bit.
Someone tried to show off and found himself stuck.
Piece of work I tell ya. And yes, I’m totally that mom that takes a picture before rescuing my toddler. It was for the blog.
I taught 4 classes back to back last night and I won’t bore you with the details, but I will bore you with a little game.
Let’s play the what in the heck I ate yesterday game.
Oh wait, first the boys had a pretty good lunch I was proud of. A Flatout turkey wrap with romaine, cheese and a little low fat ranch dressing.
Joaquin actually requested lettuce in his wrap. He must have been trying to get on my good side for something.
Oh that’s right, he bit his brother soon after lunch. Lovely.
I scarfed down a couple wraps myself with just turkey, romaine, spinach and a little ACVM dressing, Mrs. Dash Spicy Seasoning and brewer’s yeast.
There’s some turkey somewhere in there. Then after I attempted (key word attempted) to get the boys down for their naps, I went for some goo.
Yesterday’s goo dip was a new one because I was out of my favorite vanilla egg protein powder, pressed for time and too lazy to open a can of pumpkin.
Apple PB Goo
1 single serving unsweetened applesauce cup (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup PB2 (24 grams)
10 grams chia (or just a spoonful)
10 grams coconut flour (or 1-2 tablespoons depending on the consistency you want)
5 drops liquid stevia (or sweetener of choice)
Yep, good stuff. I used some cinnamon crisps for dipping.
I chugged an iced café americano on the side.
Dinner was well, interesting.
I made roasted kale salad and topped it with two veggie dogs and another version of nondairy “cheesy sauce”.
“Cheesy” Sauce- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, a little cumin, crushed red pepper, garlic, Cholula and water
Pretty good stuff.
Pretty darn random dinner.
Pretty awesome ginormous dessert.
With some banana “soft serve”. I had to celebrate National Banana Day you know.
Ginormous Dessert Pancake
(an adaptation of hooligan pancakes)
makes one huge 190 calorie pancake
1/2 cup egg whites (egg white jugs)
1/2 cup nondairy milk (unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
2 tablespoons coconut flour (14 grams)
1/4 cup oats (20 grams)
pinch of salt
cinnamon
nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon almond (or vanilla) extract
sweetener of choice (one stevia packet)
Mix all ingredients together in bowl. Pour into pie plate sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
Viola.
Not bad for a thrown together late night experiment.
The “layers” include two ingredient chocolate frosting, a drizzle of coconut oil and a scoop of PB Crave.
And then in honor of the special holiday and all a frozen banana made into soft serve with my vita.
It’s okay to be jealous.
It’s also okay to be really excited about another giveaway.
Yeah, that’s right, a giveaway.
It’s no secret I can’t go a day without my chia seeds. From summer surprise cookie dough dip to my STUFT Protein Crispy Treat and Chia Protein Cookie Dough Dip I pretty much use it on a daily basis.
Since it’s been a little while since I did a chia giveaway with some leftover chia shots I got from the San Francisco marathon I thought it was time for another.
Lucky you. Lucky, lucky you.
The wonderful people over at The Chia Company want to take good care of two STUFT readers.
I mean take really good care of two of you.
See these?
Two lucky readers are going to win one entire 100 pack of chia shots in this cool little dispenser.
That’s just so awesome, right? Who doesn’t want a chia shot dispenser?
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment here finishing this sentence:
Two chia shots a day will………….. (You know, like a take on an apple a day.)
Feel free to give them a little STUFT Mama “like” on their Facebook page here too just because they’re awesome and are giving us these shots. The company is awesome and so are their chia shots.
The Chia Company Facebook Page
You can also tweet this post for an additional entry and mention @thechiacompany and @stuftmama or you can just tweet this:
Want to take @thechiacompany shots with @stuftmama for good health? Enter to win a 100 pack of these amazing seed shots. http://ow.ly/dho3M
Then leave me a separate comment letting me know that you did.
*Giveaway will be open until Thursday morning at 6 am PST. Winner will be announced on Thursday. Open to U.S. residents only.
Okay friends, I’m off. Have a wonderful day! Hope you’re taking your “shot” today. Ha ha. I’m for sure taking mine because I’ve got a little workout “date” coming up again this week. Woo hoo!!!!
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Haha!
Awesome plant based source of complete protein to help keep your energy up all day!
Tweet! Tweet!
Yup…got that one covered, too!
I liked them on Facebook! I’ve been wanting to try them out!!!
I tweetEd!
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Oh the wonderful food I could make!!
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I like you on facebook!
I liked the Chia Co on Facebook!
I tweeted!!!
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tweeted!
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How cool would that be if all you needed was two chia shots to make all that seem like a breeze? You are one busy lady!
I know! I’m running the Megatransect on Sept 29th in PA so only a few more weeks of marathon training then I can relax for a bit…as for this Sunday, I’m doing a 2.5 hour mountain training run. One day at a time!
two chia shots a day will……help me make it through my workouts!!!
tweeted and liked on facebook!
Two chia shots a day…will blow my mind away! I’m in Canada, so not eligible for the giveaway, but couldn’t resist
The new goo looks delish. Have a wonderful day!
Two chia shots a day will keep me going, going and going after one toddler;-)
Two chia shots a day will……pave a runner’s way?? I tried
I now like the Chia Company’s facebook page!
tweeted about the giveaway! (@Danica_ipnp)
I tweeted!
Two chia shots away will keep the excess pounds away!!
… give me some more energy?!?
I tweeted
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Two Chia Shots a day… will keep you healthy,energized and “regular” ….. Hurray!!
(I have never tried them before but after reading about them a bit they sound like a great product for well being)
Two Chia Shots a day will keep you regular and full
Two chia shots a day will help keep a busy teacher healthy!
Two chia shots a day will make me a healthier mom for my twin boys,
I liked the page.
Two chia shots a day will turn me into a chia pet. Ha ha, just kidding
It will give me some healthy fats, though!
Two chow shots a day will fill me the right way!
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Two chia shots a day, and I can enjoy some cabaret, that is, before I hit the hay
Two chia shots a day will let me say no to the buffet!!
Two chia shots a day will turn my workouts into play!
Two chia shots a day will all the Omega Fatties a girl could ask for! I know I know doesn’t rhyme but I love me some Chia
Two chai shots a day will definitely keep things flowing!!!
Two Chia Shots a day, will keep my tummy HAPPAY! (that is how all the cool people say happy).
Tweeted!
Two Chia shots a day will help you stay fuller longer…….This would be awesome! Thanks for doing so many giveaways.
Marcia.
Two chia shots a day will keep the sore muslces away!
Love the meals! that pancake looks awesome and not hard to do.
Two chia shots a day will keep this zumba instructor fueled and PUMPED to teach!!
I tweeted also
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Two chia shots a day will keep the Junk food cravings at bay!
2 chia shots a day will keep stuff mama from total disarray!
Two chia shots a day will make me a faster runner!
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Two Chia Shots a day will help keep the weight gain away!
I liked Chia on FB
Two Chia Shots a day will keep me healthy and able to play!!
Awesome giveaway, Thanks Kristin!!!
Liked Chia on FB
Two chia shots a days will finally let me make your yummy look recipes-ay, I wanted it to rhyme, hehe.
2 shot of Chia a day will balance you inside and outside! Pick me, pick me!
Two chia shots a day will make me a faster runner;)!
Two Chia shots a day will help me pole vault higher!!!
I liked.
Two chia shots a day will keep the munchies away!
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I read your blog every day, big fan! I noticed that Kitty’s ear might need a cleaning from yesterday post.
Ha ha. Kitty’s ears ALWAYS need cleaning.
keep those tummy troubles away!
Two chia shots a day will make everything make all my problems go away!
I liked on facebook
two chia shots a day will keep me energized all the way! (through my run, through my school day, through my lazy day, everyday!)
i tweeted!
where do you get your coconut flour? I can’t seem to find it anywhere!
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I would love to win!
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2 chia shots a day will keep this mama moving in more ways than one!
tweeted!
Two chia shots a day will…give me energy to make it through my busy day!
Two shots of Chia a day will make me say horray!! hahah lame but true
2 chia shots a day will keep you full, energized and moving all day long!! Love them!
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two chia shots a day will make my long work week okay!
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Will keep the junk food out of the house!
Tweeted!!
Two chia shots a day will……..make me feel better about my diet!
Two chia shots a day will make me go, “Yay!”
Or
Two chia shots a day will keep tummy grumbles at bay.
I used to make a smoothie the morning before I had 4 1/2 hours of straight classes, and by the time the class was over, I was starrrrrrrving! I began adding more chia seeds to the smoothie, and it did the trick to keep me full, focused, and friendly (I
Two (hundred) chia shots a day make a great giveaway
Two Chia shots a day will keep you running all day long!
I love your blog..you inspire me!!!
Two (hundred) chia shots a day will keep me regular!
I like you on Facebook
I like The Chia Company on Facebook too!
will make me keep a mirror in my purse because I’ll need to check my teeth soon afterwards!
I tweeted!
Two Chia shots a day will make me that much stronger/healthier/faster/powerful as I train with my team at USC!! =)
Since these chia shots are Australian grown, I’m hoping two shots a day will give me skin like Nicole Kidman!!
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Two shots of chia a day will make me an energetic teacher and athlete!
Two chia shots a day will make me a marathoner!!!!
Two chia shots a day will give me arms like STUFTmama!
Two chia shots a day…will increase my total chia intake to: you guessed it…two shots a day! I”m sure it will improve my health and make my smoothies/Click drinks even better for me! anything that helps with guilt for yummy drinks, has GOT to be good right???
Two shots of chia a day will keep me energized!!!!!!
I LOVE my chia. Thanks for this fab. giveway!
I liked chia & I love you.
Two chia shots a day will be the best clean shots you’ll ever take.
Two chia shots a day will keep the grumpies at bay!
I’m kinda addicted to the stuff
tweeted as well!
Two chia shots a day will keep constipation away.
Two chia shots a day will give me all the energy I need!
I tweeted!
…will keep my hungries away! (what? it’s a word!)
I tweeted this too (https://twitter.com/Deedeethatsmee/status/240617110966005760)
Two chia shots a day will make my headaches go away!
Two chia shots a day will keep my body healthy with omegas and fiber!
I like them on Facebook too!
I tweeted your giveaway link as well – thanks so much!
I tweeted your giveaway! Thanks!!
Two Chia shots a day….will make me one very happy, healthy girl!!
Two shots of chia a day…will make me lots of chia pudding. One for breakfast, one for a snack before bed!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/j_mosh/status/240622229409370113
Two shots of chia a day…will keep EVERYTHING moving!
I tweeted, too!
Two chia shots all day will keep me feeling healthy all day!!
I tweeted too!.
I’m taking two shots a day any ways I might as well make it chia!…jk…two shots would make me feel fulfilled.
I just have to say your arms are the bomb & you should be on bodybuilding.com
Hey, I rhymed 
Two chia shots a day will keep the munchies at bay!
Two chia shots a day will keep me on my health and wellness journey!! Liked them on Facebook and mentioned STUFT Mama!!! Love the V sit (and the boys jumping on you–how I miss those days!!)
two shots of chia a day will keep the munchies at bay
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/pace_of_laurel/status/240656514812100608
Two chia shots a day will let me run every day! woo!
I liked their facebook page!
Two chia shots a day will… Make a lot of chocolate chia pudding & Alex very happy!
Two chia shots a day will make me feel A-OK!
tweeted about the giveaway!
Two chia shots a day will make my yogurt so much better and more nutritious!
Two chia shots a day will let me eat all the Apple PB Goo I want!
Two chia shots a day will keep me full of energy to keep going throughout my busy day!
I also liked their Facebook page! Thank you!
Two chia shots a day…will keep dehydration away!
Two chia shots a day keeps the hunger away!
I liked their FB page
I tweeted (@rychma)
Two chia shots a day will make my meals the best in the history of….ever!
Two chia shots a day will make me a happy mama…and you know if mama is happy everyone is happy!
Two chia shots a day will keep the nibbling away!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/beermeamartini/status/240884681250308097
don’t you just love nutritional yeast? love that stuff
and that dessert pancake…need one now!
Two chia shots a day will keep my hunger at bay!
I’m such a dork.
I tweeted
@orangehamster13
oh and I liked their facebook page
Hi there! i’ve been following your site for a little over a year now,and loooove your recipes. However, I was wondering if there are any replacements for the coconut flour? I can’t stand the taste of it. I know the consistency will change because of its absorptive capacity but I just can’t get past its taste.
I would try almond flour or you could even do protein powder, you’ll just have to change the amounts a bit.
Let me know how it goes.