No 5am jog... This week really is such an off week. Work has been SUPER busy.. which is good...but man....
So, Martinez and I love watching Master Chef...it's one of the few reality shows he will watch with me.... the finale was on last night, but I was at Starbucks with some friends...so I missed it. My daily People.com scouring resulted in reading the headline that Christine won!!!! I'll admit... I'm disappointed that I didn't get to watch it to find out....but I'm SUPER excited she won! I think it's amazing that she is able to do the things she does and cook as if she isn't BLIND!!! You go girl !
Today's Calorie Intake:
BF- peanut butter toast -155 cal
Coffee
K cup Donut Shop 0
Splenda 0
Creamer 35 cal
Lunch - Tortilla with 1/4 c of re-fried beans - 190 cal
Sour Cream - 40 cal
Chocolate covered pretzels - 100 cal
Dinner- Sweet & Sour Chicken - 497 cal
Total- 1,017
The Martinez and LG had rice with their S & S chicken... but too many calories for me... just chicken tonight!
I really believe counting calories works. Not only have I lost a lot of weight, I'm able to eat things I want.. in moderation. For instance, even though I have tweaked my S & S Chicken recipe to be lower calorie (I used wheat flour instead of cornstarch tonight) , it's still pretty high... especially when served over rice or noodles. For me, I'd rather have more of the chicken...so I just cut out the rice so I can have a larger portion of my favorite part. I've done this with basically everything throughout this weight loss journey. It really works...if I want a dessert... I just cut something else out. I've tried other attempts at weight loss before this....the most recent attempt before calorie counting..... counting carbs. While I did lose a few pounds, this just wasn't something I could realistically follow through with. I HEART CARBS! Something I've learned is that complex carbs are good for you and it's ok to substitute a sweet potato (complex carb) in place of a baked potato....wheat tortilla vs. flour tortilla.. you get the point. Your body actually needs healthy carbs and it's not good to deprive it!
The best part of my weight loss journey thus far...other than feeling great... is that I've maintained my weight...Why??? Because it's a total lifestyle change... NOT a diet. I'm finished preaching now.
I'm a tired wife and momma again tonight! I'm so thankful for Martinez....and not just because he swept and mopped the living room because I was too tired to finish!
P.S. Who walked around Sam's this afternoon with a baby on her hip and her fly wide open??? This girl!
Until next time.....
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Binge Eating, Confessions & God's Sense of Humor
The last couple of days have been a blur. They've been filled with a loss from those fabulous Razorbacks, and some serious matters with some people I love dearly (several people). It seems like when something happens, a ton of things follow... and no... I'm not seriously comparing a college football team to the important issues. Sometimes... it just really blows to be a grown up:)
Here's a pic of LG from this morning...
She's quite the poser:)
* I have not exercised since Thursday and I feel gross and corroded. (yes, I know the definition of
It's totally ok to "reasonably cheat"... but NEVER to binge eat. Definition of MY binge eating extravaganza....I left work yesterday with 325 calories left for dinner.. Keep in mind that this 325 calories was PLENTY for the yummy chicken I was planning to have.... Here's where I went wrong...PASTA...Not only did I eat a portion too big to begin with... I kept eating... and when I mean I kept eating... I mean I stood over the pot of pasta forking it in my mouth.... like...disgusting!!!!! NOT.OK. After consuming wayyyy more than 325 calories worth, I ate about 1/8 of bag of candy corn, a snack bag of cool ranch doritos, and a cheese stick....Again, Not ok. One of my friends suggested that this was "being an emotional eater"... and I sort of agree.. but I think this is better known as " binge eater with no acceptable excuse"...It was like I had been fasting all day and started shoveling food in! I've confessed this because it'll help me not to re-offend......It's quite embarrassing....
So, since my weight loss has stopped ( because I need to crack down) ...I'm going to record my food intake again.. just for a little while. I am happy to report that it has stayed the same... which means I can and have taken control...except for that little binge eating episode.
Today's Calorie Intake:
Breakfast- peanut butter toast - 155 cal
Mid-Morning snack- Nutri grain bar - 120 cal
Lunch- Turkey sandwich - 185 Cal
chocolate covered pretzels - 100 cal pack
Supper- Chicken Fajitas with sour cream -237 cal
1/4 cup of refried beans 60 cal (I didn't have fat free this time)
Starbucks Skinny somethinorother iced coffee ( Mary ordered for me...I don't go to Starbucks:) )- 130 cal
Total 987 Cal!!!!!!
So....today....I became really concerned when I caught a glimpse of the DeShazo's computer... here's what I found...
With that being said... Softball didn't happen for me Sunday... but this Sunday...BRING.IT.ON :) and no.. I didn't back out.
So.. last night was the Bachelor Pad Season Three Finale....umm... BEST. SEASON. EVER. This was actually my favorite season due to game play..yet my least favorite in terms of characters. Go Nick! I totally agree with his decision to KEEP the money.
Next up... Katie Couric's new show is the bomb! I just love having a DVR... or maybe just cable in general...oh wait.. it's abc, no need for cable....
Here's a pic of LG from this morning...
Confessions:
* I have not exercised since Thursday and I feel gross and corroded. (yes, I know the definition of
corroded and that's exactly what I meant to say)
* Yesterday, I was a binge eater. No lie. When I realized that I was doing EXACTLY what Chris from Season 13 of Biggest Loser was doing, I immediately texted the DeShazo and V... and then got up and started dusting.
Discussion of the Confessions:
It's totally ok to "reasonably cheat"... but NEVER to binge eat. Definition of MY binge eating extravaganza....I left work yesterday with 325 calories left for dinner.. Keep in mind that this 325 calories was PLENTY for the yummy chicken I was planning to have.... Here's where I went wrong...PASTA...Not only did I eat a portion too big to begin with... I kept eating... and when I mean I kept eating... I mean I stood over the pot of pasta forking it in my mouth.... like...disgusting!!!!! NOT.OK. After consuming wayyyy more than 325 calories worth, I ate about 1/8 of bag of candy corn, a snack bag of cool ranch doritos, and a cheese stick....Again, Not ok. One of my friends suggested that this was "being an emotional eater"... and I sort of agree.. but I think this is better known as " binge eater with no acceptable excuse"...It was like I had been fasting all day and started shoveling food in! I've confessed this because it'll help me not to re-offend......It's quite embarrassing....
So, since my weight loss has stopped ( because I need to crack down) ...I'm going to record my food intake again.. just for a little while. I am happy to report that it has stayed the same... which means I can and have taken control...except for that little binge eating episode.
Today's Calorie Intake:
Breakfast- peanut butter toast - 155 cal
Mid-Morning snack- Nutri grain bar - 120 cal
Lunch- Turkey sandwich - 185 Cal
chocolate covered pretzels - 100 cal pack
Supper- Chicken Fajitas with sour cream -237 cal
1/4 cup of refried beans 60 cal (I didn't have fat free this time)
Starbucks Skinny somethinorother iced coffee ( Mary ordered for me...I don't go to Starbucks:) )- 130 cal
Total 987 Cal!!!!!!
So....today....I became really concerned when I caught a glimpse of the DeShazo's computer... here's what I found...
...I always knew she had a thing for Mariah. You can't hide the truth.
Obviously, today is 9/11. Everyone has their own story of where they were when they heard the news...what they felt, ect. Did 9/11 affect you personally? I'm sure most people would immediately think of how the government affects our lives... but I mean ..does it affect your personal life in an "immediate" way? Little did I know at the time.. 9/11 would affect my marriage/where I live, ect. Martinez decided to join the Air Force shortly after the attacks...BECAUSE of the attacks. He has deployed to Iraq twice, El Salvador, Nicaragua and he also was sent to assist with the damage of Hurricane Katrina. I had no idea that I would marry a "soldier"... as I always imagined marrying a country fella and living in south AR my whole life. I'm so glad God is in control and decided to show me that I had NO idea on what kind of man I would need and that he was going to give me the opposite of what I thought was best. I now live a life I love surrounded by a totally different group of people and opportunities.... and yes... even though AR and OK are neighbors sorta...it was like culture shock when I arrived... and sometimes I'm still shocked at some things. Do I need to remind you about the gals here who don't know what purple hull peas and sweet potato pies are? On 09/11...not only do I think about the sacrifices of EVERYONE involved, but my own life and how it has worked out.
While I'm thinking of how my life has changed...I think God has a total sense of humor...not only did he "show" me that I had no idea what I was doing on my "husband search" by giving me a calm, sweet, non-existent tan ( Martinez....stop looking at the tan line on your arm while reading this! ), awesome city dude when I wanted a spirited, tan, country dude... he placed me in the "city" versus the backwoods...changed my career field path from education to criminal justice (which was my initial choice before college..like when I wsa 10) and surrounded me with a diverse group of friends that I love dearly. I'm now careful not to stay "I'm going to do this...or I'll never do that...(except for I'll never be a band or cheer mom..no offense)... because I know God's taking notes and will probably give me the opposite!
Enough for today! Hopefully, I'll be consistent with my food journal like I was in the beginning of my weight loss journey and have good exercise updates to share tomorrow !
P.S......Disclaimer again... I totally realize I switch from past, present and future tense in all my posts....this really bothers me if it's important stuff... but this is just a blog!
Until next time.....
Obviously, today is 9/11. Everyone has their own story of where they were when they heard the news...what they felt, ect. Did 9/11 affect you personally? I'm sure most people would immediately think of how the government affects our lives... but I mean ..does it affect your personal life in an "immediate" way? Little did I know at the time.. 9/11 would affect my marriage/where I live, ect. Martinez decided to join the Air Force shortly after the attacks...BECAUSE of the attacks. He has deployed to Iraq twice, El Salvador, Nicaragua and he also was sent to assist with the damage of Hurricane Katrina. I had no idea that I would marry a "soldier"... as I always imagined marrying a country fella and living in south AR my whole life. I'm so glad God is in control and decided to show me that I had NO idea on what kind of man I would need and that he was going to give me the opposite of what I thought was best. I now live a life I love surrounded by a totally different group of people and opportunities.... and yes... even though AR and OK are neighbors sorta...it was like culture shock when I arrived... and sometimes I'm still shocked at some things. Do I need to remind you about the gals here who don't know what purple hull peas and sweet potato pies are? On 09/11...not only do I think about the sacrifices of EVERYONE involved, but my own life and how it has worked out.
While I'm thinking of how my life has changed...I think God has a total sense of humor...not only did he "show" me that I had no idea what I was doing on my "husband search" by giving me a calm, sweet, non-existent tan ( Martinez....stop looking at the tan line on your arm while reading this! ), awesome city dude when I wanted a spirited, tan, country dude... he placed me in the "city" versus the backwoods...changed my career field path from education to criminal justice (which was my initial choice before college..like when I wsa 10) and surrounded me with a diverse group of friends that I love dearly. I'm now careful not to stay "I'm going to do this...or I'll never do that...(except for I'll never be a band or cheer mom..no offense)... because I know God's taking notes and will probably give me the opposite!
Enough for today! Hopefully, I'll be consistent with my food journal like I was in the beginning of my weight loss journey and have good exercise updates to share tomorrow !
P.S......Disclaimer again... I totally realize I switch from past, present and future tense in all my posts....this really bothers me if it's important stuff... but this is just a blog!
Until next time.....
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Exploring the Crafty....just for a short while:)
Yesterday..
The day started waking up to a sweet, brown-eyed beauty! We later met some friends at the best store ever, Hobby Lobby, in order to begin our Halloween party preparations. Seriously....if I were to ever become a thief...Hobby Lobby would be my target. We scoured the fall isles and got some ideas and I think it's gonna be a really fun party !
Another task at Hobby Lobby yesterday was to find the materials to make LG some ruby slippers for her Dorothy costume. After searching several stores online and not finding ruby slippers to fit LG that were also reasonably priced, it was time to make some! We found some plain white canvas shoes..and after looking at several options of glitter/paint...IT WAS TIME...
Here's the paint stuff..
I forgot to take a photo of the plain white shoes... but you can imagine
Halfway.. Complete!!!
We were getting pretty concerned at first because the stuff paints on pink....but it turns red pretty quickly!! This ended up being way easier than I thought.... the hardest part was waiting the hour in between EACH coat!!
The best part of this project...finding out that Dorothy was a Razorback fan..
I can't wait to see her all put together with basket and accessories!
Another crafty attempt... the "M" for my Christmas tree topper is painted.. I just have to figure what embellishments I want for it! I'm too lazy to get up and take a photo of that... so you'll have to wait:)
In other news, fall = football season.... and to me... football season = wearing my wind pants all the time...literally...I'm waiting on the day the boss tells me not to wear them anymore. All day yesterday, I was thinking about changing into my wind pants for dinner.... and don't judge.... it was low key/comfortable/breakfast for dinner/stormy evening kind of dinner. So, I get them out and put them on and they were HUGE! I don't know why, but I didn't think about them being too big now...for some reason, I just expected that they would still fit... happiness and sadness all in the same moment...After trying to roll them up... and got out my other pair... yep....too big too.. and I'm mostly sad about that pair.... I've had them since the first year Martinez and I got hitched!! Five years ago.... The crotch of these pants (both pair) was almost to my knees! The positive to this...I get NEW wind pants now... and I don't have to buy XL's!!! These pants were SO huge... I'm excited to see if I'll end up in a medium or large.
Farewell...
Whoever ends up getting my fabulous Adidas wind pants (one pair only 1 year old) from my fall garage sale... love them like I did!!!
In other news.... while having a night out with some friends, we got a call that little LG puked...so our night resulted in coming home to find LG running around hyper....the babysitter covered in vomit...the floor a total hot mess from the vomit...the house smelling like vomit... and the dog trying to lick the vomit. Apparently, LG had something in her tummy that just didn't need to be there because after she got it out, she was just fine. It was almost midnight when she went to bed...and we spent the night cleaning!
Today, Martinez and I are exhausted! We are spoiled to having a baby that sleeps from 8ishpm to 7:30isham...
Today has been a day of baby playin', football watchin' cleanin' and lazin' it up! Nothing super special to report I suppose..
Tomorrow... the first softball game. I'm thinking of calling in sick.. My nerves have the best of me already and I feel SICK!
Until next time....
The day started waking up to a sweet, brown-eyed beauty! We later met some friends at the best store ever, Hobby Lobby, in order to begin our Halloween party preparations. Seriously....if I were to ever become a thief...Hobby Lobby would be my target. We scoured the fall isles and got some ideas and I think it's gonna be a really fun party !
Another task at Hobby Lobby yesterday was to find the materials to make LG some ruby slippers for her Dorothy costume. After searching several stores online and not finding ruby slippers to fit LG that were also reasonably priced, it was time to make some! We found some plain white canvas shoes..and after looking at several options of glitter/paint...IT WAS TIME...
Here's the paint stuff..
I forgot to take a photo of the plain white shoes... but you can imagine
Halfway.. Complete!!!
We were getting pretty concerned at first because the stuff paints on pink....but it turns red pretty quickly!! This ended up being way easier than I thought.... the hardest part was waiting the hour in between EACH coat!!
The best part of this project...finding out that Dorothy was a Razorback fan..
I can't wait to see her all put together with basket and accessories!
Another crafty attempt... the "M" for my Christmas tree topper is painted.. I just have to figure what embellishments I want for it! I'm too lazy to get up and take a photo of that... so you'll have to wait:)
In other news, fall = football season.... and to me... football season = wearing my wind pants all the time...literally...I'm waiting on the day the boss tells me not to wear them anymore. All day yesterday, I was thinking about changing into my wind pants for dinner.... and don't judge.... it was low key/comfortable/breakfast for dinner/stormy evening kind of dinner. So, I get them out and put them on and they were HUGE! I don't know why, but I didn't think about them being too big now...for some reason, I just expected that they would still fit... happiness and sadness all in the same moment...After trying to roll them up... and got out my other pair... yep....too big too.. and I'm mostly sad about that pair.... I've had them since the first year Martinez and I got hitched!! Five years ago.... The crotch of these pants (both pair) was almost to my knees! The positive to this...I get NEW wind pants now... and I don't have to buy XL's!!! These pants were SO huge... I'm excited to see if I'll end up in a medium or large.
Farewell...
Whoever ends up getting my fabulous Adidas wind pants (one pair only 1 year old) from my fall garage sale... love them like I did!!!
In other news.... while having a night out with some friends, we got a call that little LG puked...so our night resulted in coming home to find LG running around hyper....the babysitter covered in vomit...the floor a total hot mess from the vomit...the house smelling like vomit... and the dog trying to lick the vomit. Apparently, LG had something in her tummy that just didn't need to be there because after she got it out, she was just fine. It was almost midnight when she went to bed...and we spent the night cleaning!
Today, Martinez and I are exhausted! We are spoiled to having a baby that sleeps from 8ishpm to 7:30isham...
Today has been a day of baby playin', football watchin' cleanin' and lazin' it up! Nothing super special to report I suppose..
Tomorrow... the first softball game. I'm thinking of calling in sick.. My nerves have the best of me already and I feel SICK!
Until next time....
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Skinny Girls Eat Cake
Yesterday was a busy workday all around, followed by a busy evening. I didn't exercise at all either. Super lame... so all I've got is photo of LG...but that's the best part:)
After a hard day of playing with Mrs. A, mommy & daddy..
5am jog today..GREAT. I beat my latest milestone of jogging a 1/2 without stopping! I didn't beat it by much... but every step counts !
So many exciting things are coming... ok... exciting in my low key kinda world.. first up... Katie Couric's new talk show starts next week!!! Woohoo. Next up...Taken 2 comes out October 5th!!! I heart Liam Neeson..not as much as Steven Tyler...but he's pretty high on the list. Definitely getting a sitter that weekend!
Totally random.... who busts their lip while sweeping?? THIS GIRL. True story... and my lip is still bleeding.
This evening has been one of those evenings full of grownup decisions... and I'm not sure if want anymore of those this week....there have been enough and I'm ready for some relaxation!
This weekend is going to be super busy/fun. Mere, Mary (& baby H), and I will begin our Halloween party preparations! This could be good... and dangerous. Thank goodness someone with some skill is in on this! Dinner with these gals, their families and one more Friday night... gonna be FUN... and then... Sunday....the first softball game....translation...MY FIRST game EVER. SCARY. I hope I can at least hit the ball!!
Little LG was ready to go this morning....
I just wish I felt that happy in the mornings! Just not gonna happen.
So.... I bet you guys are waiting to read about how skinny girls eat cake... but.... I've got nothing! I just made it up because I couldn't think of a title....and yes... I've read my post and totally realize how scattered by thoughts are. It is what it is.
That's all for today. Pretty lame!
Until next time.......
After a hard day of playing with Mrs. A, mommy & daddy..
5am jog today..GREAT. I beat my latest milestone of jogging a 1/2 without stopping! I didn't beat it by much... but every step counts !
So many exciting things are coming... ok... exciting in my low key kinda world.. first up... Katie Couric's new talk show starts next week!!! Woohoo. Next up...Taken 2 comes out October 5th!!! I heart Liam Neeson..not as much as Steven Tyler...but he's pretty high on the list. Definitely getting a sitter that weekend!
Totally random.... who busts their lip while sweeping?? THIS GIRL. True story... and my lip is still bleeding.
This evening has been one of those evenings full of grownup decisions... and I'm not sure if want anymore of those this week....there have been enough and I'm ready for some relaxation!
This weekend is going to be super busy/fun. Mere, Mary (& baby H), and I will begin our Halloween party preparations! This could be good... and dangerous. Thank goodness someone with some skill is in on this! Dinner with these gals, their families and one more Friday night... gonna be FUN... and then... Sunday....the first softball game....translation...MY FIRST game EVER. SCARY. I hope I can at least hit the ball!!
Little LG was ready to go this morning....
I just wish I felt that happy in the mornings! Just not gonna happen.
So.... I bet you guys are waiting to read about how skinny girls eat cake... but.... I've got nothing! I just made it up because I couldn't think of a title....and yes... I've read my post and totally realize how scattered by thoughts are. It is what it is.
That's all for today. Pretty lame!
Until next time.......
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Hide Yo Snacks
5am....jog/walk. Definitely not my best morning... but hey- some exercise is better than none!
Today has been pretty productive....One of my highlights of the day.... coming up with a new idea for Martinez for his Halloween costume....wait for it.....
None other than the fabulous Antoine Dodson.... for those of you asking WHO that is... please see click the link below. You won't regret it... and if you do...we can't be friends:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzNhaLUT520
This is the best Halloween costume idea EVER. He would already have the tank!!!! Of course, Martinez declined, just like all my other fabulous ideas. Oh well.
Best highlight of the day... picking up this sweet thang..
Look what I found in the mail this weekend..
Lane Bryant coupons... THAT I DON'T NEED ANYMORE!! I'm so excited not to shop there anymore! Another confession... I hated having to shop at LB. I mean, they have cute clothes and they always had something that fit me... but I was super embarrassed to have to shop there. I hated knowing that a "plus" size store was the only place I could find modern clothing that fit... I hated the prices...I hated the realization of what size I was. I'm not writing this offend or hurt anyone's feelings for shopping or having to shop at LB...but let's face it... it's not fun being limited to "plus" size clothing stores. Shopping at regular stores is such an achievement to me. Even if I stay at my weight now (I'm hoping to lose 20 more pounds), it's a great feeling that I've at least lost the "plus" label and that the 1X's and XL's aren't musts anymore. I also want to clarify that my weight loss journey is NOT about the smallest size I can fit in or where I can shop (although I talk a lot about shopping... it's easy for me to relate shopping and weight loss)... it's about being healthier and feeling SO much better. I never realized how bad I felt. It's nice not be out of breath when I mow the lawn- chase LG, ect. I never want to go back...it's really sad that you can feel so much better and not even know the condition your body is in! Mine was SCREAMING! QUIT JUMPING UP AND DOWN TO BUTTON THOSE JEANS!!! THE SEAMS ARE RIPPING!!!
OK.. maybe it's not that extreme...or maybe it is...
Tonight's dinner off the new "menu".. Pat's Creamy Chicken in the crockpot. This recipe was provided by LG's summer sitter. It's a recipe her mom makes that's always hit! It is delicious. Below is the recipe... but I've cut it in half.
Pat's Creamy Chicken- Halved
2 chicken breasts (I used 2) - 248 cal
1/4 c chicken broth 99% fat free - 1 cal
4 ounces of cream cheese cut into cubes -400 cal ...Don't use low fat!! It won't melt!
1/4 tsp garlic powder -1 cal
1/8 tsp salt - 0 cal
1/8 tsp pepper- 0 cal
1 can cream of chicken soup-275 cal
** At four servings, this meal is 231 per serving!!! I used the Lose It app to scan the barcodes of my ingredients to get the calorie count. This definitely makes four servings... it could possibly be stretched to five.
Directions:
Spray your crockpot with cooking spray; put your frozen chicken breasts in; sprinkle on your seasonings; put the cubes of cream cheese in the bottom; pour cream of chicken soup on the chicken breasts; pour in the chicken broth; cook on low 6-7 hours;
After the chicken has cooked all day, shred the breasts up with two forks and swirl around in the soup mixture. Serve over rice!!
* I also sprinkle meat tenderizer on the chicken.... it just makes sure it doesn't get tough!
This meal is awesome. Remember, Martinez is a picky eater and he loves it. Make sure to MEASURE out your rice serving... this will get ya. Steamfresh brown rice is the best!
Once again, I'm a tired mama and ready for bed! I've exercised this morning, been to work, cleaned up dinner (thank you crockpot), made everyone's lunch for tomorrow,played with LG completed two loads of laundry, taken the dog for a mile walk, swiffer swept and vacuumed. I.AM.BEAT.
Until next time.....
None other than the fabulous Antoine Dodson.... for those of you asking WHO that is... please see click the link below. You won't regret it... and if you do...we can't be friends:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzNhaLUT520
This is the best Halloween costume idea EVER. He would already have the tank!!!! Of course, Martinez declined, just like all my other fabulous ideas. Oh well.
Best highlight of the day... picking up this sweet thang..
Look what I found in the mail this weekend..
Lane Bryant coupons... THAT I DON'T NEED ANYMORE!! I'm so excited not to shop there anymore! Another confession... I hated having to shop at LB. I mean, they have cute clothes and they always had something that fit me... but I was super embarrassed to have to shop there. I hated knowing that a "plus" size store was the only place I could find modern clothing that fit... I hated the prices...I hated the realization of what size I was. I'm not writing this offend or hurt anyone's feelings for shopping or having to shop at LB...but let's face it... it's not fun being limited to "plus" size clothing stores. Shopping at regular stores is such an achievement to me. Even if I stay at my weight now (I'm hoping to lose 20 more pounds), it's a great feeling that I've at least lost the "plus" label and that the 1X's and XL's aren't musts anymore. I also want to clarify that my weight loss journey is NOT about the smallest size I can fit in or where I can shop (although I talk a lot about shopping... it's easy for me to relate shopping and weight loss)... it's about being healthier and feeling SO much better. I never realized how bad I felt. It's nice not be out of breath when I mow the lawn- chase LG, ect. I never want to go back...it's really sad that you can feel so much better and not even know the condition your body is in! Mine was SCREAMING! QUIT JUMPING UP AND DOWN TO BUTTON THOSE JEANS!!! THE SEAMS ARE RIPPING!!!
OK.. maybe it's not that extreme...or maybe it is...
Tonight's dinner off the new "menu".. Pat's Creamy Chicken in the crockpot. This recipe was provided by LG's summer sitter. It's a recipe her mom makes that's always hit! It is delicious. Below is the recipe... but I've cut it in half.
Pat's Creamy Chicken- Halved
2 chicken breasts (I used 2) - 248 cal
1/4 c chicken broth 99% fat free - 1 cal
4 ounces of cream cheese cut into cubes -400 cal ...Don't use low fat!! It won't melt!
1/4 tsp garlic powder -1 cal
1/8 tsp salt - 0 cal
1/8 tsp pepper- 0 cal
1 can cream of chicken soup-275 cal
** At four servings, this meal is 231 per serving!!! I used the Lose It app to scan the barcodes of my ingredients to get the calorie count. This definitely makes four servings... it could possibly be stretched to five.
Directions:
Spray your crockpot with cooking spray; put your frozen chicken breasts in; sprinkle on your seasonings; put the cubes of cream cheese in the bottom; pour cream of chicken soup on the chicken breasts; pour in the chicken broth; cook on low 6-7 hours;
After the chicken has cooked all day, shred the breasts up with two forks and swirl around in the soup mixture. Serve over rice!!
* I also sprinkle meat tenderizer on the chicken.... it just makes sure it doesn't get tough!
This meal is awesome. Remember, Martinez is a picky eater and he loves it. Make sure to MEASURE out your rice serving... this will get ya. Steamfresh brown rice is the best!
Once again, I'm a tired mama and ready for bed! I've exercised this morning, been to work, cleaned up dinner (thank you crockpot), made everyone's lunch for tomorrow,played with LG completed two loads of laundry, taken the dog for a mile walk, swiffer swept and vacuumed. I.AM.BEAT.
Until next time.....
Monday, September 3, 2012
Lazin' It Up!
Today was a lazy Labor Day at the Martinez house! This was mostly due to our lack of sleep from Sunday night! LG is super teething right now. She cut a tooth this week and she's got three more that are trying to break through. Our poor baby was up most of the night in pain! I have to say... this was the worst night she's ever had and we felt SO sorry for her.
So... we spent the day doing some light chores and watching reruns of Storage Wars... I know.. we are LAME! After dinner, I took Sammie for a walk and got a little exercise in and now I'm watching Bachelor Pad while blogging... I wonder which one of these guys is gonna sing the worst?? It's looking like Jacqueline may have just sank her partner!
As promised.... here's my menu for the month of September... in a strange way!
So... we spent the day doing some light chores and watching reruns of Storage Wars... I know.. we are LAME! After dinner, I took Sammie for a walk and got a little exercise in and now I'm watching Bachelor Pad while blogging... I wonder which one of these guys is gonna sing the worst?? It's looking like Jacqueline may have just sank her partner!
As promised.... here's my menu for the month of September... in a strange way!
This menu obviously lists the options we have available-based off my freezer/pantry "inventory". There are enough options for more than a month's worth of meals ( if we choose to eat hamburgers 8 times...this won't happen...), so I'm really hoping with this system I can limit my grocery trips and lower the expense in this area!
Another as promised.. here's a list of a few foods that I chose from for breakfasts, lunches and snacks in the beginning of my weight loss journey;
Breakfast Lunches
Wheat toast with 0 cal butter (50 cal) Whole wheat tortilla (130 cal)
Boiled egg (70) 1/4 c fat free refried beans spread on tortilla
(45 cal)
Wheat toast (50 cal) 2 tbsp salsa for dipping (20 cal)
1tbsp natural peanut butter (105 cal)
Fat Free turkey meat sandwich with 1tbsp
Wheat toast (50 cal) miracle whip light on whole wheat (200 cal)
2 slices of turkey bacon (70 cal)
2 tbsp of red pepper hummas (70 cal)
11 pretzel crisps (110 cal)
Snacks
Nutri grain bar (120 cal)
Chocolate chip granola bar (90 cal)
Banana (180 cal)
Yoplait yogurt (100 cal)
Cheese stick (90 cal)
Fat free turkey rollups -2 slices (50 cal)
Special KChocolatey Delight Cereal (120 cal)
That's all I've got for tonight ! There are other foods... but I'm gonna have to review my food journal from the beginning... I can't think right now! I'm a sleepy mama and as soon as this episode is over, I'm turnin' in!
Until next time.....
Sunday, September 2, 2012
New Bed
Busy Weekend !!
Friday was pretty low key...except for the part where my dog decided that he was gonna be a rock star hunting dog and catch a sweet little rabbit....which he then decided to consume!!!!!!! Can you say gross?! Little did I know, this meant he would spend the next two days barfing it up! I'm hoping he learned his lesson... but I bet if given another chance, he'll catch another one!
As blogged about in my last post, the Martinez family was awaiting a new microwave since our fabulous Tivo died. However, we did not keep the one that arrived Friday. Apparently, Home Depot doesn't insure the fellas who install the microwaves to drill through tile, or anything for that matter. So, the microwave went back and we now have a free standing one (I'm really excited not to have one over my oven... although Martinez is not). Basically, I'm just excited that we don't have to go to the neighbor's house to heat up LG's chicken nuggets anymore! YAY!
Saturday...Ummmm...Sammie (Martinez family dog) was still barfing...only today... it was mostly in my bedroom. There was no way I was going to sleep knowing that nasty barf (from a murdered rabbit) was seeping through my carpet. Needless to say, a carpet shampooer was rented and for three hours we cleaned carpet....and I went extra slow in our room! Just FYI....this was not how I intended to spend the afternoon before those wonderful Razorbacks hit the field, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do!
Saturday morning was filled with mattress shopping. Martinez and I have known for quite a while that we needed a new mattress, but we didn't want to buy one. I had no idea they were so expensive...until now! We haven't been sleeping that well and our backs were hurting- so it was time. When we were first married (5 years ago), we slept on my full size bed that I had as a kid! About 8 months later, we graduated to a king size mattress that sweet Mamaw (yes, that's what we call our grandparents in south AR) gave us. Ummm.... that sucker is (was) OLD. Apparently, we've been sleeping on a 15yr (maybe a couple more) old mattress! It was squeaking at every move and just flat worn out. After realizing just how old this mattress was, I started imagining all the dead skin cells, among other germs, that were in this mattress.... I'm definitely gonna try out that mattress cleaning tip on Pinterest on our new mattress.
Old mattress... GOODBYE New! WELCOME
Friday was pretty low key...except for the part where my dog decided that he was gonna be a rock star hunting dog and catch a sweet little rabbit....which he then decided to consume!!!!!!! Can you say gross?! Little did I know, this meant he would spend the next two days barfing it up! I'm hoping he learned his lesson... but I bet if given another chance, he'll catch another one!
As blogged about in my last post, the Martinez family was awaiting a new microwave since our fabulous Tivo died. However, we did not keep the one that arrived Friday. Apparently, Home Depot doesn't insure the fellas who install the microwaves to drill through tile, or anything for that matter. So, the microwave went back and we now have a free standing one (I'm really excited not to have one over my oven... although Martinez is not). Basically, I'm just excited that we don't have to go to the neighbor's house to heat up LG's chicken nuggets anymore! YAY!
Saturday...Ummmm...Sammie (Martinez family dog) was still barfing...only today... it was mostly in my bedroom. There was no way I was going to sleep knowing that nasty barf (from a murdered rabbit) was seeping through my carpet. Needless to say, a carpet shampooer was rented and for three hours we cleaned carpet....and I went extra slow in our room! Just FYI....this was not how I intended to spend the afternoon before those wonderful Razorbacks hit the field, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do!
Saturday morning was filled with mattress shopping. Martinez and I have known for quite a while that we needed a new mattress, but we didn't want to buy one. I had no idea they were so expensive...until now! We haven't been sleeping that well and our backs were hurting- so it was time. When we were first married (5 years ago), we slept on my full size bed that I had as a kid! About 8 months later, we graduated to a king size mattress that sweet Mamaw (yes, that's what we call our grandparents in south AR) gave us. Ummm.... that sucker is (was) OLD. Apparently, we've been sleeping on a 15yr (maybe a couple more) old mattress! It was squeaking at every move and just flat worn out. After realizing just how old this mattress was, I started imagining all the dead skin cells, among other germs, that were in this mattress.... I'm definitely gonna try out that mattress cleaning tip on Pinterest on our new mattress.
Old mattress... GOODBYE New! WELCOME
Just FYI...The delivery fellas from Mattress Firm ROCK. They put little hospital booties on their shoes so they wouldn't track in, put a "red carpet" on the concrete (not sure what that was for), and left us mints! What more can a girl ask for? It's crazy how good this bed feels!!
Today...
Church, home, shopping, and birthday party! Busy! Ok.. get ready for a laugh.... Our SS class has put together a softball team and I'm GOING TO PLAY! I've never played a sport in my life... so this will be the first and I'm super excited! This is something I never would have considered 50lbs ago! I know that I won't be much of an asset to the team, since I have no experience or athleticism at all to bring to the table, but it will be fun! Not only will I get to hang out with some awesome people on Sunday afternoons for the next few months, I'll get to do something with Martinez that fits his personality and is one of his hobbies. I can't wait for what this will bring...I'm not sure what's gonna happen... but being 50 lbs lighter has changed how I feel about myself and what I can try to do and will do. It's amazing how weight loss affects your mindset! We've turned in our league fees, shirt money and bought a bat today- so let's see how this goes !
Today was sweet baby D's 2nd birthday party! We had a ton of fun and were able to chat with some sweet people we don't get to see very often. Baby D (although not really a baby anymore) got a fantastic roller coaster! LG certainly enjoyed it....thanks to Miss E holding her..
That's my small recap of our weekend ! Stay tuned this week... I'm going to post some daily meals I followed for the first few months of my weight loss. My lunches and breakfasts were pretty much the same... but it's proven that people who eat the same healthy foods repetitively sustain weight loss longer! You can't just go on a "diet"... that's temporary and the goal is to keep the weight off. You have to change how you eat. This is how and why counting calories worked for me. I can still eat the foods I love, just not all the time or often. I have to account for them.
I'm making a conscious effort this week to exercise more!! I've lost MOST of my weight by watching my food choices. A person can only do this for so long... and then there's just no way around exercising. I'm using my new running shoes as motivation:):)
Until next time......
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