One Month Down!

The months sure do fly by. Especially when you try
and loose weight. This week I lost 1 pound. So a monthly
total of 6 pounds. Not too bad! I am hoping to loose 10
next month. This month is my birthday month and for
my birthday I am getting a body bugg. They are those
same things the contestants from the biggest loser wear.
Costco had them on sale, and since there wasn't anything
else I needed or wanted, I decided to get one of these. A
friend of mine has worn one all month and she has lost 17 pounds. And she hasn't even done extra exercise. She has a semi-physical
job, but other than that and walking her dog on the weekend, she has just been going off of
what this little baby is telling her. So it records every little calorie you burn. You enter in everything you eat, and it tells you where you need to be to loose weight. My friend said
it is a real eye opener to what she puts in her body, and how many calories she does actually
burn in a day. So I am excited to get it, and see what it can help me with. Especially since eating
is my downfall. I am feeling good with my work outs this week. I ended up doing 3 weight sessions. I feel my muscles and they are feeling good and getting stronger. Even though my foot is giving me problems, the walking I am doing seems to be doing well. I am also taking a few swimming lessons this month. I would like to work on my form and breathing, and since my foot is giving me problems, I feel this will be a good alternative till I can start running again. I figure, I will have to loose a lot of my weight before I attempt running. So I am looking forward to this. Atleast the swimming part, not getting into a swim suit!! Good Luck everyone!!! I am excited to make this a great week!!!

Week 4 Get your groove on!!!

I am getting my post in now. In about an hour I am off to go stay with Dani for the week. Yeah!!! Hopefully we will get some good workouts in, while I am there. I ran 5 days this week. Didn't get any ab workouts in though. We purchased Dance Dance reveloution this week. Chris and I have been bustin a move almost every night. I didn't really expect this game to be a workout. My calves are killing me. It turns out this game is probably better than running on the treadmill. It even has a workout setting. I really like it. Lots of fun!! Still have not lost or gained anything. I really need to start working on my eating habits. have a great week. I know I will.

Krystal

I dream of Reeses.....

OK, We are in full moving mode but I tried to catch a nap today since I worked a grave last night. In my dream I was eating every Valentine and Easter candy I could find. I nearly ate a whole bag of Reeses Easter Eggs....I remember thinking what am I doing. Needless to say I was very relieved (and very hungry) when I woke up. I guess that's what happens when you go to bed very hungry. I try not to eat when I get home from graves because usually I eat my dinner late (10-11ish) at work. Here's to not devouring a bag of Reeses Peanut butter Eggs (the funny thing is I don't have any candy in my house!!) and surviving the Krispie Kreme curse tomorrow.

Late but Here!!

Ok last week wasn't a stellar week. The good thing is, I didn't gain or loose. When I say that is a good thing, let me just say that I probably went out to eat 5 times last week. I only managed to work out 3 times last week, and I had to cut back my running. My foot has been hurting and Jake told me to slow it down. So I am back to strait walking right now. Though instead of increasing my speed, I have been doing intervals at different inclines. So That is still giving me a decent workout. I only did weights once last week. I still need to figure out how to over come my emotional eating. Luckily Jake is in with me, because he has been making some fabulous healthy meals. But since we do have nights were we have to have a quick meal because of the kids activities, instead of pizza or McDonald's we do Progressive Soup and sandwich's. The have a great variety of healthy soups, and the kids like them. And it is cheaper than picking up a quick burger as well!

Week 2 and 3 Check In

I've had trouble finding time to post, but here it is Wednesday and I'm finally doing it.

I worked out 4 times each of the last two weeks. Lost 3 lbs. two weeks ago and 2 lbs. last week. I increased my weight training considerably and instead of using the treadmill I hit the track. It's a completely different workout and really gets my heart rate up. I'm lucky that I have a great work-out partner (Carrie) and a good trainer - Tielu. Tielu and I work together at 3M and he's a work-out freak (can you say "muscle-head"?). I try to hit the gym with him once a week and he helps me with the weight training routines I need. It seems to be working.

Week 3

I am very proud of myself. I ran 4 days and did ab workout 1 day. I Still am the same weight. This week I am going to run 5 days and do 2 days of abs. I guess we will see if I get any results.

Week 3.........

Ok so now I am annoyed. I did way better this week and weekend than I did last week and yet...no loss no gain... Maybe my "week two" curse is catching up to me. I did work 3 graves in a row last week so I'm thinking that may have something to do with it. We are in the thick of moving this week...(Saturday is the big day!!!), so I am hoping to make it through with very little stress snacking. I did buy the jello mousse snacks, they are tasty but the texture is bit off for me...a little thick. Hopefully I can survive the inevitable Krispy Kreme moving day curse. I did work out 2X this last week, so I am going to bump it up this week and try to get to the gym atleast 3X as well as all the work that moving is. So total down is 7lbs and I am hoping to at least see 1 lb down by next Monday!!

Monday Report- Suzanne- Week 3

Week three was better for me. I didn't work out as much, but I felt like I was more in control and not starving. Two more pounds down! It was a super busy week and I think that helped. It has also helped now that Jed is on board with the program. I tried a couple new recipes this past week that I will post soon. Anyone got any good inspiration?

Week Three Check in-Asia

I did a bit better this week. I worked out 2 times plus I shoveled my drive way twice and did a lot of house cleaning. At the beginning of the week I was at a new low-Yeah! I was down 4lbs but gained a pound back. The weekends always seem to set me back, so I need to be a little more determined and not let that happen. I hope to work out 4 times this week and be much more disciplined with my eating.

I have a few suggestions for healthy eating. I bought a sesame ginger dressing/marinade last week and used it to marinade some chicken and then I cooked some stir fry veggies in the dressing mixed with a little hoisin sauce and served it over rice. It was pretty good and the dressing was pretty low in fat/sugar/calories. It was a nice change for just grilled/broiled chicken. I have also tried it with the same brand of dressing but a red wine and olive oil herb variety. In the summer, I will just put a light glaze of olive oil on Mahi Mahi with herbs and grill it up. It is pretty good and very healthy. I think I need to pick up some more fish the next time I am at Costco. You can also make Baja fish tacos with Mahi mahi that are tasty and healthy.

I am looking forward to more healthy recipes and I am also excited that Eli will be doing p90x. With two of us watching our food consumption and exercise, it should be a little easier to make good choices.

recipes

I am not sure how healthybut yummy.

chicken pesto pasta

1 lb chicken breast
1 lb stir fry veg mix ( I like the sugar snap pea one)
1 lb penne or your favorite pasta
1 jar alfrado sauce (make your own)
1pkg dry pesto seasoning
parm cheese to garnish

Thin slice chicken and cook on stove top with little olive oil, salt & pepper to taste. cook pasta to package directions. add chicken, alfredo, pesto seasoning, veggie mix to pasta. stir until mixed top with cheese and enjoy.

Calling all cooks:

Alright ladies....and men, I am calling out for recipes....healthy recipes. They can be for dinners, snacks, desserts and anything in between. I am in a food funk and need some new ideas. I will start:

Shepards Pie
1 lb. 97% lean Hamburger (cooked)
1 can of green beans (french style)
1 can of carrots (sliced)
1 cup frozen corn (Costco's is the best)
2 pkgs of beef gravy (powdered kind) (make as directed)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pkgs of prepared flavored powdered mashed potatoes (Idahoan Butter and Herb is my favorite)

Layer in pan a greased 9X13 pan as listed. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until bubbly. This doesn't seem like it should be so low in calories or points but it is. I typed it into WW recipe calculator and it was 6pts for one of 8 servings in a 9X13 pan. I like this recipe because it is easy to throw together, tastes like good comfort food, and the whole family will eat it. (I often will half the recipe for my family though it reheats well for left overs!)

Now your turn!!!!

-Dani

Remember to label your post with "recipe"

Week Two check in-Asia

This week I had a cold and had no energy thus no workouts. Eli said he lost 8 lbs with this cold, but do you think I would be so lucky? Of course not. I gained a pound. Usually when I have a cold I consider it a free for all on the ice cream. I don't even want to mention the weekend, but here is a picture of how it started out.

Yes, we have a deep fryer and Eli decided he wanted to make homemade donuts. They weren't that great definitely not worth the set back.

Earlier in the week I had my teeth worked on and they've been sore ever since and even that didn't slow me down. I do have to say I have seen improvements on just being more aware of what is going on with my eating and exercise habits though and I no longer feel like I am just on auto pilot eating whatever is in front of me without even acknowledging it. I have cut back on soda and I am getting more sleep. My progress is like snail pace but hopefully it will start to pick up when I start putting more effort into my goals. I am seriously impressed with all of you and the progress you've made.