Well I've had my first weigh in - and I lost 12 lbs... I didn't make it to 20 yet... so still trying...
I had gum grafting surgery on Friday, the 11th of July, and then on the 13th I had a fever and stomach "issues" - which lasted through out the entire week... Friend told me she knew about 5 people with the same "virus"... I'm not weighing myself until next week.
So.... because of the gum surgery I was advised to only eat mushy things/soft things, and that yogurt would be a good and healthy choice. So, I tried the Greek Yoplait 100 calorie Black Cherry.... I blended it for about 5 minutes until there was no white and the consistency was of whipped cream or a lite mousse... and it was outrageously delicious. NOW.... I'm hooked. All I want is yogurt. It soothed my stomach and seemed to help the "tummy issues"...
Today I went out and I bought:
3 Dannon brand Oikos
3 Chobani 100
3 Yoplait 100
I just finished the Oikos Blueberry, it had 130 calories, and it was delicious, but I like the Yoplait 100 better.
Chobani - nope, too sour, too yogurty for me...
Yoplait is my favorite!!!!! I will give my son who loves any kind of yogurt my rejects!!!!!
Monday, July 21, 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Farmers Markets
This past Saturday I decided to go to the Farmers Market near our downtown. I walked away with spending $13.00 for 3 full bags of zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
I took out the new bright red roasting pan and filled it with veggies and roasted them - served them over Whole Foods Organic Brown Rice mixed with Quinoa, Almonds, and Dried Cranberries...
Cubed:
2 Small Eggplants
2 Zucchini
2 Yellow Squash
1 Sweet Yellow Onion
1 Green Bell Pepper
2 Large Beefsteak Tomatoes
1/2 a cup of chopped pitted Kalamata Olives
Tossed them all with Olive Oil, Tuscan Seasoning Mix, Ground Black Pepper, and Garlic Powder
Roasted them till the eggplant was soft and things were browning (would stir things up every 15 minutes to cook evenly)
400 degrees/1 hour
Served it over the rice/quinoa mix and was a real hit with my son.... one bowl and you are full and satisfied...
As of this weekend... I'm down 12.6 pounds! 13 more days to lose 6.5 lbs and I'll have hit my first mini goal.... I don't see why I won't make it... I've been walking more, eating salads and lots of veggies with some whole grains... basically being HEALTHY!!!!!!!
I took out the new bright red roasting pan and filled it with veggies and roasted them - served them over Whole Foods Organic Brown Rice mixed with Quinoa, Almonds, and Dried Cranberries...
Cubed:
2 Small Eggplants
2 Zucchini
2 Yellow Squash
1 Sweet Yellow Onion
1 Green Bell Pepper
2 Large Beefsteak Tomatoes
1/2 a cup of chopped pitted Kalamata Olives
Tossed them all with Olive Oil, Tuscan Seasoning Mix, Ground Black Pepper, and Garlic Powder
Roasted them till the eggplant was soft and things were browning (would stir things up every 15 minutes to cook evenly)
400 degrees/1 hour
Served it over the rice/quinoa mix and was a real hit with my son.... one bowl and you are full and satisfied...
As of this weekend... I'm down 12.6 pounds! 13 more days to lose 6.5 lbs and I'll have hit my first mini goal.... I don't see why I won't make it... I've been walking more, eating salads and lots of veggies with some whole grains... basically being HEALTHY!!!!!!!
Monday, June 23, 2014
New Shoes and Make Up Make Me Happy.... (week 2)
My Saturday was bliss:
Shopped at Sephora (bought Nars Satin Gloss Lipstick pencil in "New Lover") and Dior Forever Foundation (I tried the copycat Lancome version, couldn't compare); picked up samples of Issey's newest Summer scents
Shopped at Home Goods (found some beautiful lavendar colored sheets on sale)
Shopped at Tuesday Mornings and bought a Cuisinart bright red roasting dish
Went to Benjamin Moore Paint Store and picked up swatches for my kitchen backsplash... right now I'm leaning away from my original choice of a yellow/gold to traditional red.
By the time I was finished shopping 7 hours later, I was home watching a movie on the couch and wiped out. The heat and humidity did me in... but I have to say I had a most wonderful day doing my favorite thing - shopping with my best friend...
Sunday I went to Whole Foods and bought:
Eggplant, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Bell Pepper, Campari Tomatoes, Japanese Sweet Potato, and Kalamata Pitted Olives; which I took home, peeled, chopped, tossed in Herbs du Provence, Garlic, and Olive Oil (added a chopped up sweet onion), and then roasted them for an hour at 375 degrees in my new roasting dish - then served them over some brown rice. Very filling... and VERY healthy.
Week 1 - I lost 6.6 lbs...13.4 lbs more to go to reach my first goal.
When I reach my first goal, I will treat myself to something new to wear... I imagine I will reach that goal by the time I go to see the doctor. It's always easy to lose 20 lbs at first - it's after that that I have to be realistic and my mini goals will have to get smaller every month... And I will never treat myself again to something food related, but reward myself with something more lasting like new shoes, shirt, pants, etc. or even perfume. Have to train myself to not think food is a comfort or reward.
Shopped at Sephora (bought Nars Satin Gloss Lipstick pencil in "New Lover") and Dior Forever Foundation (I tried the copycat Lancome version, couldn't compare); picked up samples of Issey's newest Summer scents
Shopped at Home Goods (found some beautiful lavendar colored sheets on sale)
Shopped at Tuesday Mornings and bought a Cuisinart bright red roasting dish
Went to Benjamin Moore Paint Store and picked up swatches for my kitchen backsplash... right now I'm leaning away from my original choice of a yellow/gold to traditional red.
By the time I was finished shopping 7 hours later, I was home watching a movie on the couch and wiped out. The heat and humidity did me in... but I have to say I had a most wonderful day doing my favorite thing - shopping with my best friend...
Sunday I went to Whole Foods and bought:
Eggplant, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Bell Pepper, Campari Tomatoes, Japanese Sweet Potato, and Kalamata Pitted Olives; which I took home, peeled, chopped, tossed in Herbs du Provence, Garlic, and Olive Oil (added a chopped up sweet onion), and then roasted them for an hour at 375 degrees in my new roasting dish - then served them over some brown rice. Very filling... and VERY healthy.
Week 1 - I lost 6.6 lbs...13.4 lbs more to go to reach my first goal.
When I reach my first goal, I will treat myself to something new to wear... I imagine I will reach that goal by the time I go to see the doctor. It's always easy to lose 20 lbs at first - it's after that that I have to be realistic and my mini goals will have to get smaller every month... And I will never treat myself again to something food related, but reward myself with something more lasting like new shoes, shirt, pants, etc. or even perfume. Have to train myself to not think food is a comfort or reward.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Hip Hip Hooray - the Weekend is Almost Here!
I am starting my weekend off early with a trip to Home Goods and Tuesday Mornings after work tonight. I am looking for a good/solid roaster pan to do vegetables in... like a "knock-off" Le Creuset. Roasted Vegetables will be the main staple in my house for the coming weeks. I LOVE shopping at these places... sometimes you can just find the BEST bargains and get the greatest things.. though it can be hit or miss.
I bought a dozen eggs, the expensive Free Range "Vegetarian" Brown Eggs in the fancy clear plastic packaging. Their sale by date was July 26th! Figured they have to be pretty fresh..coming from a grocery store and having over a month to go!!! I took them home, tossed up a salad, hard boiled the eggs ...peeled them up, started to slice them in my salad, and come to find out - yep they were fresh but also fertilized! The WHOLE ENTIRE CARTON! I'm off eggs for awhile! (It doesn't help that my grown son acted like a teenage boy, laughing and squeezing the eggs with the stuff and putting it in my face to watch me turn green)
This weekend is all about ME.... I will be getting out and shopping for bargains and just being out... unless the weather turns sour, I plan to be out and about and among the world... not on the computer, not in front of the tv, but out... regardless of whether it is 100 degrees and feels like a giant sauna...
Happy TGIF!!!!!!!
I bought a dozen eggs, the expensive Free Range "Vegetarian" Brown Eggs in the fancy clear plastic packaging. Their sale by date was July 26th! Figured they have to be pretty fresh..coming from a grocery store and having over a month to go!!! I took them home, tossed up a salad, hard boiled the eggs ...peeled them up, started to slice them in my salad, and come to find out - yep they were fresh but also fertilized! The WHOLE ENTIRE CARTON! I'm off eggs for awhile! (It doesn't help that my grown son acted like a teenage boy, laughing and squeezing the eggs with the stuff and putting it in my face to watch me turn green)
This weekend is all about ME.... I will be getting out and shopping for bargains and just being out... unless the weather turns sour, I plan to be out and about and among the world... not on the computer, not in front of the tv, but out... regardless of whether it is 100 degrees and feels like a giant sauna...
Happy TGIF!!!!!!!
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Mini-Goals and Bandwagons
Jumped on the Bandwagon
Saw the doctor that will help me with losing weight, getting healthy, and supervising it all - someone to have to answer to besides myself, of course. The MAJOR goal has been set... but, we are working on MINI goals...
First Goal: 20 lbs.
Next Weigh In: July 14th
Daily Water Intake: 96 oz. (3 - 32 oz. cups)
So far, so good... I've been suffering from Hayfever, so lunches have been just a cup of soup and maybe a bite of a little side salad... dinner has been veggies...but I'm swimming in all the water and Herbal (No Caffeine) teas I've been drinking... I've had so much energy, I've ended up just crashing out before 11 p.m. - earlier and earlier and better and better sleep. Love it!!!
Friday, June 13, 2014
Ahhhh The Weekend is Here!
I am so looking forward to this weekend. Allergies and Asthma attacks are on HIGH right now... I'm exhausted from not breathing and sneezing ... time to just relax, chill out, read a good book, and finish watching Orange is the New Black - Season 2.
Because of doom and gloom attitude, allergies, prednisone, and any other excuse I can find... I fell so far off the wagon, and now have a huge climb back up to make. I'm going to need some help, I'm going to have to stop making excuses, and so... starting Monday - I see the "Diet" Doctor - and I've already got plans the next week to take my first Zumba class!!
The OCD obsession with diets/recipes/weight/exercise begins on Monday. In Orange is the New Black, one of the overweight guards has a step counter - and he is constantly working on moving... even when he's standing still he's stepping in place... that will be me... sans the fictional prison setting and characters!
Because of doom and gloom attitude, allergies, prednisone, and any other excuse I can find... I fell so far off the wagon, and now have a huge climb back up to make. I'm going to need some help, I'm going to have to stop making excuses, and so... starting Monday - I see the "Diet" Doctor - and I've already got plans the next week to take my first Zumba class!!
The OCD obsession with diets/recipes/weight/exercise begins on Monday. In Orange is the New Black, one of the overweight guards has a step counter - and he is constantly working on moving... even when he's standing still he's stepping in place... that will be me... sans the fictional prison setting and characters!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
No Vacancy in My Head
Today the No Vacancy light is on.... it keeps flickering, but I keep making sure to turn it off. Volumes are down today in the office to a bearable level - phewwww.....
I went to check out a lunch place that does mostly catering to local businesses. They are open for dining inside from 11:30-1:30 every day... so, I went and I ordered the 1/2 a Greek Salad with 1/2 a bowl of soup.
It was a very pretty lunch/salad. I agreed with one woman that had said that the soup was too smoky flavored. Seems that it usually isn't - as she was a regular. I could not even eat the soup, I was too full on "half" salad!!! So cold, fresh and crisp and perfect. So I talked to the owners about their catering, and we have some very busy days at our office and will be trying them out! They are very reasonable - $11.00 a person includes the meal, delivery and set up. The place is called Saucy Kitchen.
Now I'm on the hunt for new tires. I have 17" rims which means I pay higher prices ... really killing me. It used to be $400.00 for new tires, now they are quoting $700.00. Inflation? Ridiculous.... I'm shopping, looking, and even with all the big advertisements for rebates and Visa gift cards from Michelen or Yokohama, the truth is it's like they raised their prices and then try and hook you with a rebate that doesn't even cover the cost of the taxes! Quite disappointed at the moment... but.... if I want to go to New Smyrna Beach next weekend to visit my dear friend ... I have to have new tires. I wouldn't mind a new body that looks good in a bathing suit!!! Haven't seen any good sales on any ...
I went to check out a lunch place that does mostly catering to local businesses. They are open for dining inside from 11:30-1:30 every day... so, I went and I ordered the 1/2 a Greek Salad with 1/2 a bowl of soup.
It was a very pretty lunch/salad. I agreed with one woman that had said that the soup was too smoky flavored. Seems that it usually isn't - as she was a regular. I could not even eat the soup, I was too full on "half" salad!!! So cold, fresh and crisp and perfect. So I talked to the owners about their catering, and we have some very busy days at our office and will be trying them out! They are very reasonable - $11.00 a person includes the meal, delivery and set up. The place is called Saucy Kitchen.
Now I'm on the hunt for new tires. I have 17" rims which means I pay higher prices ... really killing me. It used to be $400.00 for new tires, now they are quoting $700.00. Inflation? Ridiculous.... I'm shopping, looking, and even with all the big advertisements for rebates and Visa gift cards from Michelen or Yokohama, the truth is it's like they raised their prices and then try and hook you with a rebate that doesn't even cover the cost of the taxes! Quite disappointed at the moment... but.... if I want to go to New Smyrna Beach next weekend to visit my dear friend ... I have to have new tires. I wouldn't mind a new body that looks good in a bathing suit!!! Haven't seen any good sales on any ...
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