Update, and Turkey Meatball Recipe

Sooo I've been slacking on the blog front. Things have been pretty busy for my little family (little family....of seven?) I suppose. Here's a quick summary of what has kept me mostly outdoors and away from my blog!

We got a mini-donkey, named Pablo. He's just the funniest little guy ever. I love him. I typically blog during my kids' naptime but that has become our bonding time. I would say he has been my biggest "blogstraction." He is a good source of exercise too, let me tell you! Carrying 5 gallon buckets of water to his stall, fetching bales of hay, not to mention wrangling him. He is a fun addition that our whole family loves.

 

 

I also went through our shed and dug up a few things we haven't been using: ie, jogging stroller, inversion table, p90x. I sold those things and used the money to buy..... NEW MOUNTAIN BIKES for me and the hubby. And also a bike trailer to pull my little two girls. Now I can go on bike rides with all the girls, even if Jason isn't home. It has been so fun (and HARDER than I remembered) to ride, especially with my love. 

 

 

My diet has been going great, and I'm so thrilled to have been spending time outdoors with my kids being active, as weather permits. I'm down 8 pounds since Christmas, as of my last weigh in. Tonight I'll be trying a turkey meatball recipe by Bob Harper (thanks Holly for sharing) along with wheat spaghetti and broccoli.

 

 

Bob Harper Turkey Meatballs

20	oz Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
3	pieces Garlic Cloves
0.25	cup chopped raw Vidalia Onion
0.5	tsp Salt, Table
0.5	dash Pepper, Black
0.25	tablespoon Oregano
1	large Egg, Whole
1/2	cup Brown Rice

 

Mix all ingredients together and shape into 1" meatballs. Generously coat skillet w/ olive oil spray and cook 5-6 minutes turning throughout.

 

For 1/4 of the meatballs here is the nutritional info:

Calories- 210

Fat- 3.5g

Carbs- 9.6

Protein- 34.9

 

Let me know if you try it too!! Later ya'll!