My weight loss this week? I am down 1 pound. Since I started on this website? Down 2.2 pounds. The weight is definitely coming off slowly. I am not going to sit here and say that I have been eating great and journaling every morsel I put in my mouth, because I haven’t! It’s so HARD!! I do way better … [Read more…]
Monday, 12/8: 50 minutes AMT, 30 minutes arm/ab weights. Did I mention that I was a wee bit hungover?! And I still went? Yay!! Tuesday, 12/9: 43 minutes AMT, 7 minutes elliptical (my machine was taken until then!), 30 minutes leg/ab weights. Wednesday, 12/10: 50 minutes AMT, 30 minutes arm/ab … [Read more…]
I have been eyeing this machine at the gym all month long! Our gym just added two of them when they finished their remodel at the end of October. It looks odd and awkward, sort of like a cross between an elliptical machine and a stair stepper. It’s called the Precor AMT (adaptive motion trainer). … [Read more…]
I accomplished my goal of getting to the gym every weekday morning this week! Sweet! That feels pretty dang good! Happy weekend everyone! Monday, 12/1: 30 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes bike, 30 minutes arm/ab weights. Tuesday, 12/2: 30 minutes elliptical, 15 arc trainer, 30 minutes leg/ab … [Read more…]
So, how did everyone do over the holiday weekend? I did not do so hot myself. I had a little bit of every dish for dinner, but I also had a few more beers than necessary. And my self-control this weekend was all downhill from there. We went to stay with Justin at the rig for a few days, and I’m … [Read more…]
Another one from my friend, Megan. She had a great idea to use leftover turkey in place of the chicken! Servings: 8 WW Points/serving: 5 Ingredients 8 item(s) Pillsbury Grands! Homestyle Reduced-Fat Buttermilk Biscuit(s) 10 1/2 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Chicken Soup 6 oz cooked chicken … [Read more…]
My good friend Megan shared this recipe with me and it is super yummy. Easy too, which I love since I am not the biggest fan of cooking! Servings: 12 WW Points/serving: 7 Ingredients 16 oz uncooked spaghetti 13 oz canned chicken 10 1/2 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup 10 1/2 oz … [Read more…]
If you are planning on traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, chances are you will be skimping on the exercise. I know that I rarely get my workouts in when I am out of town. There are plenty of ways to get some exercise done while being away from the gym and without lugging a bunch of heavy … [Read more…]
I wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with your families and loved ones. Enjoy the food… in MODERATION. Portion control is so, so tough on holidays, but so important if we want to stay on our path to thinness!! Don’t forget our first weight loss challenge is approaching … [Read more…]
I know, I know… I am a little late with the introduction post. My husband and I took a quick (kid-less!) trip to San Diego. It was a blast, but now it’s back to work. Time to focus. I have been struggling with my weight for years. Like so many other women, I used my pregnancies as excuses to eat … [Read more…]
Servings: 14 WW Points/serving: 3 1 c. canned pumpkin 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/8 tsp. ground ginger 16 oz. one-step angel food cake mix 14 Tbsp. RF whipped topping Additional ground cinnamon, optional In a large bowl, combine the … [Read more…]