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So last week was my first week on Nutrisystem, and they started me on the Fast5 which is supposed to jump start your weight loss with a guaranteed 5lb loss if you follow all the instructions for the strict plan! Now before I get into my results I’m going to talk a little about my week on the Fast5! – As part of the Nutrisystem blogger program, I received my 28 day supply of food, along with the Fast5 program. – In my Fast5 kit I received 7 breakfasts, 7 Energi-ZING Shakes, 7 Lunches, 7 Craving Crusher Shakes, & 7 Dinners..all I had to do was add in 4 or more servings of 1c raw veggies or 1/2 cooked veggies. I have to admit…The veggies were the hardest part for me! I have never eaten veggies so much. Sure green beans or salad for dinner, but never for lunch or snack. And I’ve never really eaten anything other than your basic veggies like corn, green beans, peas, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, spinach, tomato and cucumber…so it’s really hard for me to mix it up last week…I ended up eating mostly carrots with a little broccoli every now and then..needless to say, I had seen enough carrots to last a lifetime! The Fast five food, was tasty for the most part, there were a few that I didn’t care for but ate through them anyways…A few favorites were…Banana Nut Muffin (who wouldn’t like that?!), Chocolate Carmel Bar, Chili w/ Beans, Flatbread Pizza. When it came to making meals fit with veggies, when I made my flatbread pizza I added tomato on top of it..that was about the only “creative’ (if that’s what you want to call it) thing I did with getting my veggies. I mostly just measured out my cup of carrots and had those as a side with each snack and lunch & dinner…very uncreative..I hope to change that with the start of the 28 day program. Another difficult part for me was actually eating…I normally don’t eat breakfast let alone a morning snack, and then tend to eat crappy things for lunch like a sandwich and loads of chips..than am hungry an hour later and start snacking on what ever I can find..then dinner tend to over eat mostly because I like the way it taste… The Fast5 is basically to reset your body and your thinking from all the bad decisions you make. I still haven’t lost my cravings, yet, but I’m sticking to the program and eating the planed meals/snacks & surprisingly not hungry! I was the fist few days, but after I quit whining and stopped focusing on how little I was eating, I began to feel better and fuller. I say better, because the first few days I was feeling lightheaded and weak due to the low cal diet…but like I said that only lasted a few days until my body began to except the fewer calories and reset it’s self. Confession time..I broke down on the 4th…being on vacation at my mom’s house and seeing all of the good bbq food & we celebrate a few July family birthdays too, so there was cake and Ice Cream..I cheated a little and am completely ashamed that I couldn’t even make my first week! Okay on to the results…7lbs! That’s right down 7lbs!! After a half week of being miserable, passing on most the 4th of July goodies..I made my first week goal plus some…but I can’t help thinking that If i didn’t cheat I might have lost more. The next three months should be a lot better! There are so many foods to choose from and I get to add in foods like…4 PowerFuels: things like Cheese, eggs, fish, nuts, or yogurt…3 Smart Carbs: things like a whole wheat roll or crackers, fruit, or pasta…Unlimited Veggies..& 3 Extras: things like low sodium condiments, dressings & marinades! This makes my brain think I’m eating normal, but adding in the right things helps me loose the weight! The hard part now is eating it ALL! For breakfast today (remember I don’t normally eat breakfast) I had a muffin & 1c yogurt..that seemed like sooo much…then for morning snack I had a protein shake and a banana..I’m not even hungry for lunch, but know I need to eat it to keep my body going and giving it the nutrients it needs! No more cheating for me…my motivation…#1 my kids! #2 looking in the mirror and liking what I see…it’s been I long time since I could say I like what I see..Now since I didn’t share a before shot when I did my announcement, I thought I would share with you now, my beginning weight, and measurements… Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links with fund the Mom of 4 Boys blog. All opinions seen in this publication are those of the writer and may differ from your own. Momof-3boys.com received compensation as a condition of this publication. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to have your product featured on Mom of 4 Boys, email Becky at [email protected]..

Growing up I wasn’t just into Barbie & dress-up clothes…although I had my fair share of both! I was also really into (and still am) Hot Wheels and Legos. Both were something that I could sit down with my dad and play…use my imagination and most of the time I would create a world with Legos for my Hot Wheels…Now that I have boys of my own, I love to sit down and build a world with them from Legos! But Legos have extended into a whole universe from video games (my faves!) to movies, and now more “girl friendly” Legos to get girls more interested in engineering.
My boys just LOVE everything Lego, as do I, and who wouldn’t? You can build /create anything your imagination desires. When they are not playing, they love to catch the lego cartoon movies like Lego Batman or the Lego shows on Netflix LEGO Bionicle: The Journey to One & LEGO Friends: The Power of Friendship…okay so the boys don’t watch Lego Friends, but I’ve caught a show or two and catch them watching with me..so they might not admit it, but they like it!
The new series Lego Bionicle: The Journey to One is a new Netflix Original (you know we LOVE the originals!); Six heroes, the Toa, fight against the evil Makuta’s forces which are threatening the beautiful island of Okoto. This series is right up my boys alley…action, adventure & Lego…can’t get any better…right?!
The new series Lego Friends: The Power of Friendship is a new Netflix Original; Five best friends face adventures side by side in their hometown. Zany antics, love and missteps are better with friends.
The fun of course doesn’t stop with just the shows! Trust me…the Legos come out and we have building fun and play re-creating the shows…as well as their own imaginative play.
Have you checked out the new shows yet? Which is your kids favorite?
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Welcome to 2016! It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming 2015 and sharing the amazing line-up that made last year! What movies were your favorites from last year? I have so many, but Star Wars is tops! Now that we are a few days into 2016 it’s time to jump into what will be gracing big screens across the country with Disney’s 2016 Movie Line-up.
January 29, 2016 – The Finest Hours #TheFinestHours
“The Finest Hours” is a heroic action-thriller based on the remarkable true story of the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard. Presented in Digital 3D™, Real D 3D and IMAX® 3D, the film transports audiences to the heart of the action, creating a fully immersive cinematic experience on an epic scale.
March 4, 2016 – Zootopia #Zootopia
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when rookie Officer Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman), to solve the mystery.
April 15, 2016 – The Jungle Book #JungleBook
“The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.
May 6, 2016 – Captain America: Civil War #CaptainAmericaCivilWar
After another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps, one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
May 27, 2016 – Alice Through the Looking Glass #DisneyAlice
In Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter.
June 17, 2016 – Finding Dory #FindingDory
Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” reunites everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
July 1, 2016 – The BFG #TheBFG
The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle. Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams. Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows, but Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome. Sophie and the BFG soon depart for London to see the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.
August 12, 2016 – Pete’s Dragon #PetesDragon
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A young orphan seeks refuge from his abusive adoptive parents with the help of a pet dragon and a couple who live in a lighthouse.
Fall 2016 – Queen of Katwe #QueenOfKatwe
A young girl from Uganda trains to become a world chess champion.
November 4, 2016 – Doctor Strange #DoctorStrange
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under his wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
November 23, 2016 – Moana #Moana
Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one today knows why. From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated adventure about a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds.
December 16, 2016 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story #RogueOne
A band of resistance fighters unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans. Felicity Jones, who stars in “Rogue One,” will play a rebel soldier. The film will take place between Episode III and Episode IV, but closer to “A New Hope.”
TBD 2016 – The Light Between Oceans #TheLightBetweenOceans
A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.
Which one are you most looking forward to?
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Once your little one is well acquainted with solids and is at least six months old, it’s time to introduce new tastes and textures to her palette. Continue to follow your baby’s cues. Go at her pace and do not move beyond simple solids before she’s ready.
When trying new flavors, gentle persistence may be necessary. Never, ever force feed your little one, but keep in mind that it often takes five or more tries before a baby takes to a new food. The more flavors you introduce, the more adventurous his palette will be later.
While still avoiding added salt and excess sugar, you can begin incorporating fresh herbs or mild spices to baby food, watching carefully for adverse or allergic reactions.
After introducing your baby to fruits and vegetables, you can begin serving mixtures. With so many fruits and vegetables to choose from, the possibilities for tasty combinations are endless.
No-Cook Tropical Fruits
2 Kiwifruit, peeled and quartered
1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
Place fruit in a food processor; process until smooth.
Yield; 2 cups or 8 (1/4 cup) servings
Apples, Pears, & Plums
2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
1 large golden delicious apple, peeled, cored, and quartered
2 plums, peeled, halved and pitted
Place pear, and apple in a vegetable steamer. Steam covered for 8 minutes. Add plums; cover and steam and additional 4 minutes or until all fruit is tender.
Place fruit in a food processor; process until smooth.
Yield; 2 cups or 8 (1/4 cup) servings
Blueberry Banana Yogurt
1 cup blueberries
1 whole banana
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons wheat germ
Use 1 cup of your already made blueberry puree OR Microwave the blueberries just until the juices start to run, about 30 seconds. Place the banana, yogurt and blueberries in a blender and puree until smooth.
Other combos to try;
Prune & Banana
Papaya & Mango
Pear & Prune
Veggie & Fruit Combos to try;
Apples & Butternut Squash
Squash & Peach
Avocado & Banana
Sweet Potato & Apricot
Sweet Potato & Peach
OTHER MAKE YOUR OWN BABY FOOD POSTS:
Vegies Stage 1
Fruit Stage 1
Vegies Stage 2
Sample Menu for 6-8 Months

Take up a new hobby
As children, most of us have lots of hobbies. We’re open minded to trying new things, and get enjoyment of new experiences. As adults, we can fall into a routine, many of us convincing ourselves that we have neither the time or energy to spend on such things. However, it shouldn’t be the case- hobbies are essential for people of all ages. They introduce you to like minded people and they help to build your skills. They help to break up a boring routine and can really give you purpose. It’s rewarding knowing that you’re improving, and throughout that hour or so that you spend on your hobby, it gives you a break from daily life. It could be as simple or as complicated as you like- if you want or need a hobby from home, how about blogging, baking, crafting or gardening? If you want something active, a team sport could be a lot of fun or you could attend a class. Most gyms offer these for free if you already have a membership so is something to look into. You’ll already be well aware of the fact that exercise can boost endorphins and mood, so something like this could kill two birds with one stone.
Learn something new
We as humans crave new knowledge, but again as we reach adulthood we tend to stop learning. Unless you have a job that constantly teaches you new things, chance are you do the same tasks day in, day out. One way to get around this is by going ‘back to school’- although these days you can do this online from home! You can study just about anything online, so whether you want a psychology degree or you’re looking at online msn programs, there’s something out there for you. This could allow you to gain a promotion or even change careers to something you’d be happier in. At the very least, it enables you to learn new things which can be great for your mental health.
Meet new people
Meeting new people as an adult can be difficult- everyone is busy with their own lives, and chance are you don’t even see your own close friends as much as you’d like. But actually, finding the time to socialize with new people can be so rewarding. Apps like Bumble BFF and Meetup put you in contact with people you’re likely to be interested in, and are well worth checking out.