Merry Chirstmas To All

I can't believe I have been at this new dietary lifestyle change (as I like to refer to it instead of a diet) for a month now.  This week I have done ok.  A few bad sweets here and there but I have been exercising, mostly walking, just to keep it off.  I have lost a total of 8 lbs now and still have to weight in for this week.  I am thinking about doing a cleanse and have ordered one in hopes that it comes next week while I am off.  I really hope to be able to get out and do a lot next week while I am off from work.  The weather here has been pretty great!  Maybe I can catch a quick walk at lunch today.  I have been meaning to add some more recipes, but I have just been so busy lately.  If anyone reading would love to post some yummy healthy recipes I would love to see them and I know others would too!!  BTW Merry Chirstmas to ALL!! And God Bless!!

Week Four

So week 3 ended with a little loss of almost 2 lbs.  I must say I have been cheating a little on the eating part.  Had I been on my best behavior I would be melting fat off I think.  However, its just been very stressful for the last little while and well my will power hasn't been at the top of its game.  I am trying to do better for the weekend ahead.  I know, yes I am admitting it before it happens, but I do know I will be cheating a little this weekend.  I really don't like Christmas food as good as I do Thanksgiving.  Seems that there are more sweets at Christmas.  But as long as I have a little lose or maintain I will happy.  Once we get through Christmas I hope to find it easier to stay away from all the bad foods.  I am still spending a lot of time walking, but there again I haven't been doing to much in the way of exercising.  UHHH if I could just give myself a few more hours in the day....Happy dieting to all lol!

Week Three Start

Well week 2 did not end as I had wished but I didn't gain any weight so with that said I am really going to have to be more careful this week.  The cold weather has really put a halt to my walking, which is my best way to workout.  The start of this week hasn't been easy since we had our Christmas lunch at church yesterday.  I tried to eat mainly green veggies and lean meats.  I was able to walk today and do a little indoor work.  It is a little late in the evening but I think I am going to hop off here and do some stretching.  Good night all!

Week Two Ending

Well, here I am on the eve of week two's end.  This has been a very stressful week and to be honest I will be glad if I just have maintained the weight that I lost last week.  I have been so stressed emotionally about personal matters and running here and there to make sure things are taken care of. 
Yesterday was the first day that I felt like I really tried.  My hubby and I took our son for his 9 month apt and we ate out.  Enjoyed the day together very much.  I had a southwest salad at McDonald's.  Then went walking some what in the after noon.  I have missed running this week. Next week I am going to do my best.  Maybe take in a lot of yoga.
I think my biggest problem is coming off a sugar high addiction- yes I called it an addiction.  I have been grumpy and once I get a big ole piece of chocolate I am fine for a while.  I have done a few lunges and worked on side lunges as well as danced around the house with Luke while listening to Christmas music. Now that is  a work out lifting and carrying a 22 lb boy... Wish me luck for tomorrow morning when I weigh in!!

Successful week and now on into the next battle...

At the end of the week the scale did not show this massive number you see on the BL, however my husband is 33 in the hole to me.  I lost a total of 6.6 lbs (that's 6 tenths of a pound not six pounds 6 oz.)  I was excited but I also know the week ahead or week two will not be easy.  The second week is about maintaining week one accomplishments while continuing to lose weight.  I haven't worked out much today and only did some short distant walking yesterday, so tomorrow it is time to step it up big time.  Wish me luck week two coming up- hopefully weight going down along with the cash in my hubby's wallet haha!

Fresh Beef Chili

1 pound of lean ground beef or lean beef tips (your preference)
3-4 scallions
2-3 small tomatoes
1 can of LOW SODIUM beef broth
1 Red and 1 Green Pepper
Other spices that contain no salt

Cook ground beef as if you were preparing meet for tacos and drain.  If you are using beef tips you do not need to cook just drop in mixture.
Using a crock pot combine beef broth with all ingredients chopped.  Cook until done and top your bowl off with some sharp cheddar cheese.  Great for parties and cold winder evening! ENJOY!!

Almost the big day...

Well to be honest this week hasn't been as rough as expected.  Today was almost a little bit more than I could chew- no pun intended.  I teach culinary arts on Friday and so I tried to make today about preparing something fun like rock candy.  We also baked peanut butter cookies and passed them around to the other teachers and staff.  I must admit I did break and sampled one very small edge of a single cookie.  I enjoyed a salad for lunch and tonight we are having steak with salad and baked potatoes (of course I am just having the steak and salad).  Well Tomorrow I will weigh in and see what I have done..One pound will be success for me.  As promise to some readers, I will post a recipe on here in a few moments.  Check in soon to see how Saturday morning goes!!  Wish me LUCK!!