So What Wednesday...

So What If...

 

 

1.  I am going to have to remove myself from the Sanrio e-mail list.  I got an e-mail that said "Free Date Mate with Any Order" and I almost took the bait.  Do you even know what a "Date Mate" is?  It is a tiny paper calendar.  Granted, it is crazy cute, but it is STILL A TINY PAPER CALENDAR.

 

2.  My kid didn't sing/dance a single lick at his Christmas Pageant last night until the very last word.  Literally, on the last word of the whole 30 minute shebang, he joined in.  It was hilarious!!  I just love his little personality.

 

 

3.  I don't do Elf on the Shelf.  I think it's cute, but no way would I go through elaborate lengths to do something new every night.  I would so  be the parent who forgets to move it.  Besides, I bought a Santa and Christmas Tree salt and pepper shaker set at the thrift store the other day (Lenox and new in the box- BAM!).  They are sitting on the highest shelf of the china cabinet because T won't leave them alone.  He randomly says things like, "Santa is watching Jake and the Neverland Pirates."  (from his perch on the china cabinet, I presume.)  Anyway, last night he said, "Santa is watching the Christmas Tree!"  I replied with, "Maybe Santa is watching to see if you are naughty or nice."  Without missing a beat, T looked at the Santa salt shaker and said, "I'm sorry."  WHO NEEDS A STINKIN' ELF?!?

 

 

4. My Christmas tree has like 5 ornaments on it.  We do have two different kinds of lights a la Vintage Revivals.  We weren't going to put any ornaments at all due Icemageddon and getting a tree really late and finals and everything else.  But we have been given a few this year so they are all up on the tree.

 

 

5.  I have lots of plans for my Christmas break and none of them involve wearing real pants.

Back to Reality...

I akin going back to work/school after a long holiday to going to rehab.  My drug has been sleeping late, wearing tacky, thrifted Christmas pajama pants, eating/drinking whatever the hell I wanted, and my sweet boy.  

A major detox will be taking place this week.

I will be counting calories, drinking a ton of water, getting up early, and missing my sweet boy.

I did weigh on Friday, but I didn't record it.  It wasn't intentional, I just forgot!  I can't remember exactly what it was, but I know it started with 215.  I know I was pleased that it wasn't crazy different from my last weigh-in.

Overall, my break was pretty fantastic.  Instead of droning on about it, I am just going to illustrate it.

I made from-scratch pecan pies.  Thanks Pioneer Woman.

I pieced a quilt.  Can you see the mistake?

My boys fixed the garbage disposal.

Our 4th Christmas in the house, and we finally have some lights!

Park time.

Sleeping with Baby Jesus.

Friday Weigh-In

Seriously...

I need a catchy title for Friday weigh-ins...

 

 

I cut my hair off yesterday.  I don't think this pic does it justice.

 

I am supposed to wog my first 5k tomorrow.  The weather is supposed to be super crappy- like there is a chance of sleet.  I don't know if I am wog-in-the-sleet hardcore.  I am really hoping the weather holds out.  *fingers crossed*

 

I weighed in at 211 this morning.  That was a pleasant surprise!  Down 1.4 lbs for a total of 26.4 lbs down from last January.  Woot woot!!!

 

 



So What Wednesday...

It's that time again! 

 

 

 

So what if...

 

I am super excited about Christmas this year.  I have plans on going Hallmark Christmas movie crazy on Thanksgiving break.  And I let Clark Griswold go nut-so at Home Depot buying all the lights.  T is excited about it and I LOVE IT.  We have been reading Christmas stories at bedtime.  He gets so enthralled with Christmas trees- I can't wait to go buy ours this year.

 

I have reached that point in the semester where I can't wait for it to be over.  At the same time, I am strangely excited about next semester.  I'm a weird-o.  Guaranteed I will make myself crazy the next few weeks devising study plans and lists and then putting it off. 

 

I was late to work this morning because T said, "Way down wif me, Mama."  I'm sorry, son- I couldn't hear you over my heart melting.  I can't wait to be off with him next week.

 

Yesterday was basically a carb fest.  I was super stressed about school yesterday and I totally gave in to my inner-fatty.  I had goldfish crackers for breakfast, Auntie Anne's pretzel sticks on the way to school, and Chick-fil-A waffle fries for "lunch".  I even made Spicy Sausage Pasta (I did use wholegrain pasta...does that even matter, really?) for dinner last night.  Sorry, not sorry.

 

I have my first race this weekend.  I am two parts freaking-the-shiz-out and one part excited.  I don't really feel prepared at all, but I am going to do my best.  And when I leave there, I am going to go to Thanksgiving at my Aunt's house.  BOOM.

Weigh In

I’m officially down 25 lbs from January of last year!

I keep having to remind myself that while I am not exactly where I thought I would be in this journey by now, I haven’t gone backwards.

I finally got back in the dress pants I wore before I was pregnant yesterday.  I think I probably could have been wearing them for a while, but I thought they were “too small”.  I am so used to clothes are ill-fitting and too big that when something fits I think I look like a sausage.

I need a catchy title for Weigh In Fridays…any ideas?

And finally…this made me laugh last night.

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The topic today is....NO TOPIC

I have been meaning to write for a few weeks.  I'll think of a good topic, but by the time I have a chance to sit down with it I can't remember why it was important or what funny anecdote I wanted to share.  Home and school have been hectic, so I have been focusing all of my energy there.

 

Since I don't really have a topic, I am just going to share some random-ness from the past few weeks.

 

1.  I hate weighing in on Wednesdays.  It totally messes with my OCD order of things.  I am going to start weighing in on Fridays.  And actually posting about it! :)

 

2.  T asked "to go see the fishes" this weekend, so we took him to Bass Pro Shop.  They were already taking Santa pictures and the line was short, so I decided we would just go ahead and do it.  I really thought he would be freaked out by Santa and not cooperate, but he did so well.  And he looks like such a big boy...

 

3.  I went to my very first professional hockey game.  We sat right behind the penalty box.  IT WAS AMAZING.  This was when Horcoff was in the box.

 

 

4.  Couch to 5K is hard.  My neighbor Jana and I have been rocking it, though!  We have had to miss the last couple of weeks because of my exam schedule at school and the weather.  We have our first race in a couple of weeks! 

 

5.  I stole this from Instagram.  It captures so much that no one but Meridith will understand.  This is for you, MerBear!

 

 

6.  And finally, school.  I think this has easily been the hardest semester so far.  I had an exam a couple of weeks ago that I felt so good about, and then I got my grade.  I was basically a little devastated.  It is something I can totally recover from, and I am kind of excited to kick it's ass.  And my professor is SUPER.  Most of my professors are.  And I have made friends with a couple of really chill ladies who have been a HUGE help in one of my classes.  We make a really awesome team. 

 I am counting down for Thanksgiving Break.

 

Thanks for hanging with me.  I am open for suggestions for blog topics- please let me know if you have an idea!

 

XO- Birdie

 

 

 

 

 

So What....

I don't feel like I have much to write about these days, so to get out of my writer's slump, I am linking up with Life After I Dew for...

 

So what...if I lied to my precious child last night when I put him to bed.  I said, "I'll be right back."  It kept him from crying and saying, "Mommy! No leave me."  And I did come back...after the finale of Ink Master was over.

 

So what...if I have missed a few Weigh-In Wednesdays.  My weight has been holding steady (+/- 2lbs) at 215-ish, which is still less than I weighed when I started school last year.  And def less than the gazillion pounds I put on that semester.  SHEESH.

 

So what...if I have been completely irregular with my workouts.  I started Couch 2 5K.  I have actually ran outside, in public, which is a big deal for me.  And I signed up for my first real race in February.  I should be able to bang out an 8 week training program by then at this pace, right?

 

So what...if this has been the hardest semester for me so far.  I knew taking the summer off was probably a bad idea, but I can't change that now.  School for me is really a head game, and I have been half-assing it.  I had my degree plan audit yesterday, and knowing that my plan matches up with what they think my plan should be is pretty much the greatest motivation ever.  It will be over soon, and it will be worth it.  WHOOSH!

 

So what...if you don't get the WHOOSH!  You obviously aren't a Comet.

 

T Bear clutching his Temoc doll.  I don't really care where the kid goes to college, but I am getting him excited about it NOW.

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Weigh-In Wednesday #5

No change.  Again....meh.

 

I felt like I was looking really svelt in the mirror this morning, though!  Woot!

 

Today is my first day of 3-2-1 Class.  I am pretty excited about that!

 

 



  Yes, it is already the 12th.  Hello?!  If I had my shiz together I wouldn't have to join a whole movement about it.   This past Monday, I did something a little out of my box.  I paid the retainer fee for my Boudoir photo shoot!  It isn't until January, so that gives me some time to get in a little bit happier place physically before then.  I am pretty excited about it.  It is great motivation for GYSTS.  Here is my plan for the next 30 or so days:   I am sure you have seen the "Squat Challenge" on Pinterest?  I started it this past Monday.  I have no idea who created it because the pin just links to an image.  I apologize for not being able to give credit where it is due. pinned here   And have  you seen "The 300"?  It was put together by The Petite Athleat.  You can find it here.  I also started this on Monday.  I can really only do the first two moves (however loosely you want to take that), so I also do some plain, old crunches.  As my core gets stronger, I will add in some more of the moves from the plan.   I have also been doing some random strength work on my arms.  My plan is to get into a more structured kettlebell routine- Like Fatchick2Fitchick's "Buh Bye Bat Wings" workout.   The Wellness Center at my job is slowly adding classes in as the school year progresses. When 3-2-1 begins next week on Wednesday, I will be there.  I can't go to as many of the offerings as I would like due to my school schedule, but I have committed to myself to go to at least that one class.  I am hoping to be able to add a second class in on Mondays at some point, but we will just have to see how it goes.   So- on "Squat Days", I will add in more strength via The 300 and kettlebells.  On Wednesdays, I will go to 3-2-1.  I am going to focus on being consistent with this first.  Over the next month, I will start to add in cardio, probably on my Elliptical.  I think it is a good plan!  If you want to join me on any or all of the above, let me know!  I love having accountability partners.    

Weigh In Wednesday #4

First things first...Do you read Mama Laughlin?  Every now and then she does a "Pay It Forward" post where she features someones story in hopes that others will reach out and give in some way.  Today's post is pretty amazing.  It is about a terminally ill baby boy named Gideon, and his family's choice to look for joy in such a heartbreaking situation.  Please take the time to read their story and consider making a donation.

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I can't stand that I am about to post a "gain".  I feel like if I weighed a little later in the morning, this would be a non-issue.  So much so, that I *almost* brought my scale to work with me this morning!  I guess this would be the downside of accountability. Hhhhhhhhh...

 

 215.4.

 

Total Loss since starting The Challenge: 3.4 lbs

Total Loss since January: 22 lbs

 

I guess I really can't complain too much since I totally had steak and a baked potato for dinner last night.  Sorry, not sorry.

 

Do you read Crafty Healthy Mommy?  She has declared this month as "Get Your Shit Together September".  I LOVE THAT.  I am totally participating!!  More on how I am getting it together tomorrow... 

 



Shake It Up Tuesday

I don't have a new recipe today.  Life has been pretty hectic lately, and I haven't tried anything new.  I have stuck pretty well to having my shakes though- at least during the week.  I am DYING to try a recipe I found, but I am having trouble locating the ingredients- maybe I will have time to stop in the Big City after school today...maybe.

 

T-Bear started pre-school last week.  He is such a big boy!  This is my favorite pic from that morning:

 

It's hard to believe that he is only 2.5.  He looks like he is ten in some pictures!!  One of my friends said something along the lines of, "Way to outdo us all with the sign!"  The sign is cute, huh? 

 

Too bad that I left his lunch at home and had to go back and get it! Womp womp.

 

And I think this might be my current most-favorite pic ever.  How handsome are my guys!?!

 

I didn't weigh in last week because the scale kept saying that I had gained weight and I knew that I hadn't- not really.  Andy has been home, so I have been eating dinner at night and having two shakes during the day.  The change in eating schedule had me all jacked up, and I refused to feel like I was taking a fail. 

Some NSVs:  My clothes are fitting so much better- I have some shirts that I have to stretch out every time I wear them and I haven't been having to do that anymore.  Also, I have a bird tattoo on my hip.  She has basically only had one wing since I had T.  She has two wings again!!

Something Sweet...

You may have already seen this video going around on FB.  I just had to share it because it is so sweet.  I love, love, love the song.  And I love, love, love that buying it helps Fred.  Get your tissues ready...

 

 

 



Weigh-In Wednesday #3

It's that time again!

 

 

214.6

 

I'm  under 215!!!

 

Total Lost on The Challenge: 4.2 lbs

Total Lost since January: 22.8 lbs

 

And the part I am most proud of:

 

 



Shake-It-Up Tuesday!!

Good Morning!!

 

Today I am going to share the recipe for the Butterfinger shake.  It is easily one of the most popular recipes I have come across, so I don't know it's original origin.

 

1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter

1Tablespoon Sugar Free/Fat Free Buttterscotch Pudding Mix

8oz Almond Milk

6 Ice Cubes

2 Scoops Vi Shake Mix

 

Blend and serve.

 

 

I'll make an effort to take more appetizing shake pics in the future. :)  Today is my first day of school.  I'm am in kind of a weird place about it- excited, nervous, and yet dreading it and ready to get it the heck over with.  Say a little prayer for me.

 

 



I Wish I Was a Little Bit Taller...Not Really :)

I have an exciting NSV!

I am wearing a shirt I have had for years but haven't been able to wear in quite some time today.  Not only did one of my coworker's say, "You are looking smaller everyday, my friend!", BUT I keep getting asked if this is a new shirt and complimented on how cute it is.  Love it!!

 

 

Probably the thing I think about most when I picture myself smaller is what I will be wearing.  I have a really hard time finding clothes that fit well with my current oompa-loompa status.  It seems to me that anyone who manufactures plus-size clothing assumes that you must be tall.  It is extremely hard for me to find clothing that fits well (and that I can afford!) due to my pear-shaped-shortness.  I thought it would be cool to share some of my dream outfits with you. 


 



Lace Dress by birdielosingit featuring a round toe platform pump


I'm still a country girl, y'all...


 

Redneck Girl by birdielosingit featuring a bracelet bangle

Weigh-In Wednesday...#2

I have officially been on the Body by Vi Challenge for two weeks now.  I still feel great, and I am still enjoying it.

 

 

I didn't have a huge loss this week, but considering how I ate over the weekend, I am super pleased.  Weekends are definitely my "trouble zone". 

 

There were steaks and burgers and I just don't feel bad about it.  There are steaks and burgers in LIFE.  I don't want to just lose weight, I want a healthier life.  Foreva.

 

 

 

215.4!!!

 

My Total Loss on The Challenge: 3.4lbs

 

My Total Loss since January: 22lbs

 

I am logging most of what I eat on MyFitnessPal (weekends...hhhh).  My username there is Birdielosingit.  Look a sister up!

 

And, if you are interested in giving The Challenge a shot, you can get more information here:

http://pinkpursegirl.bodybyvi.com/

 

 

 

 



Shake it Up Tuesday

As you know if you have been reading lately, I am on the Body by Vi Challenge.  I LOVE IT!

 

Just like anything else, I think it would be super easy to get in a rut and use the same shake recipes all of the time.  I thought it would be a cool idea to share a new recipe I have tried each week.  This week's comes from my very dear friend, Michelle.

 

Strawberry Shortcake Shake

 

2 Scoops Vi Shake Mix

8oz Coconut Water

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries

6 Ice cubes (optional)

 

Oh my stinkin' heck!!  This is probably my favorite recipe I have tried so far.  I didn't think to take  a picture, but trust me when I say that it even looks divine.

 

Have you started The Challenge? If you haven't, you can see what all the fuss is about here:

http://pinkpursegirl.bodybyvi.com/

 

And since I neglected to take a pic of the Delectable Strawberry Shortcake Shake, I'll leave you with some positivity.

 

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Weigh-In Wednesday

My first week on The Challenge is officially over!

 

 

And the news is good:

 

 

 

I am down 2.8 lbs since I started The Challenge!

 

Bringing my MyFitnessPal total pounds lost since January to 21.4.

 

I have finally surpassed 20lbs and I have finally broken up with 218.  I'm pretty stinkin' happy about that!

 

If you are interested in checking out the Challenge, you can do that here:

pinkpursegirl.bodybyvi.com

Ch-ch-changes

First up, I am switching from Weigh Day Friday to Weigh-In Wednesday.  Wednesday is when I started the Challenge, so it seems logical to just go with it.  Have you joined The Challenge yet?

 

http://pinkpursegirl.bodybyvi.com/

 

The Challenge has been easier than I anticipated SO FAR.  The weekend is upon us, and this will be the true test for me.  I am totally patting myself on the back for the last three days, though.  We have had events at work every. single. day.  With the temptation of three different kinds of cake, cobbler, Chick-Fil-A chicken minis, brownies, donuts and more- I have only indulged in a tiny bit of brisket and sausage on Day 1.

 

The shakes are seriously delish.  For lunch today, I made one with 8 oz of Trop 50, the Visalus Strawberry Phyto Powder, and of course the Visalus Vi-Shape Shake Mix.  It was like a party in my mouth.  Definitely a recipe I will be repeating.

 

Are there any changes you want to make?  Whatever it is- losing weight, taking up running, learning to crochet- YOU CAN DO IT. 

 

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Starting Something New...

My weight has held pretty steady the last several weeks.  I fluctuate between 218 and 220-ish.  Since school is about to start and my life is about to get crazy again, I decided to try something new.  My sister-in-law, Audrey, invited me to go with her to a Visalus party last week.  I wanted to spend some time with her and I wanted to taste the shakes and see what the big deal was, so I went with her.

 

The shakes were delicious.

 

 

For real.

 

 

Jessica, the host, made us two different recipes.  One was a sort of a tropical sunrise type thing with orange juice and strawberries.  It was good!  The second was Butterfinger.  Oh my stinkin' heck!!  It seriously tasted like a Butterfinger.  I can get with that.  Jessica gave us each a couple of sample packets to try on our own.  I did mine with 1 tablespoon of sugar free chocolate pudding mix, almond milk, and instant coffee.  It's amazing!

 

 

I am officially starting the challenge today!

My weight as of this morning was 218.8.

 

Here are my official "Before" pics for the challenge:

 

 

If you would like to join me, you can check it out here:

http://pinkpursegirl.bodybyvi.com/



A Slap in the Face

I'm not sure if I have shared this before- if I have, I am sure I didn't elaborate.  I believe that the turning point for me, the one that made me want to really change and be better, was the realization that I had let go of myself.

 

Sure, after I got married, I gained some weight.  I didn't shave my legs as often.  I went without make-up sometimes.  Then, I had T.  That's when I stopped brushing my teeth at night and started neglecting my nightly skin routine.  And I gained more weight.  And I really quit shaving my legs.  And I quit buying clothes.  And the very worst- I slacked on my relationship with God.

 

 

I have really been missing Him.

 

 

T is signed up for pre-school at a local church.  I have been wanting to visit there for several months, but I kept waiting for the three of us to be able to go as a family.  It's intimidating to me to go to a new church by myself.  Anyway, with Andy out of town practically all summer, I decided yesterday to just go.  I contacted one of my cousins who goes there to see if she would be going to the same service and if I could sit with them.  I e-mailed the church for a campus map because the link on their site was broken.  Then, last night while I was making dinner, my door bell rang.  It was a man and two women from this particular church.  They were going door to door to invite people.  I told them that I was actually planning on visiting this Sunday and introduced myself.  I was probably the easiest door they knocked on all night!!

 

I was telling Andy about it, and I said, "I think that was God slapping me in the face."

He said, "I think it's more like He knocked your teeth down your throat!"

 

 

I truly believe that with God, all things are possible.  I know that He always provides, and He will support me on my journey.  I am so grateful for the continuous blessings bestowed upon us that we do not deserve.

 

Whatever you are struggling with- your weight, your finances, your mother :) - God can bring you through it if you just give it to Him.

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Before I Lose It Again...

Back in May (the 6th, to be exact), I had taken my pre-Advocare Cleanse measurements.  I took my measurements on Friday the 12th, but it just felt like no fun to share them with nothing to compare them to.  Naturally, I accidentally found them when I had given up ever finding them again.

Before, 5/6/13:

Chest: 40
Waist: 41
Hips:  55
Thigh: 28.5


After, 7/12/13:
Chest: 39
Waist: 39
Hips: 52.5
Thigh: 24.5
Bicep, Left Arm: 12.5

Difference:
Chest: 1
Waist: 2
Hips: 2.5
Thigh: 4
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Total: 9.5 inches

I am pleasantly surprised and super excited about this.  I feel like the scale has been super stubborn, but I also feel like I am looking leaner- this justifies that feeling.

Finish the Sentence...

 

 

If I had one extra hour in the day.... I would probably sew, read or get my fat ass on the elliptical.  I can sleep when I'm dead.

 

I wish my name was... Birdie.  duh.  Or Pearl or Ava or something else old lady awesome.

 

I think anything chevron... should be on clearance.  It's over people, just let it go in peace.

 

My last nightmare... involved my sister-in-law having an AWFUL wedding.  Seriously, she didn't get the kind of wedding she wanted at all, no invitations were sent out so no one came, my other SIL was wearing someone else's too big tea length wedding dress instead of a bridesmaids dress, and there was no amazing ring. I think the food was good, though.

 

Sometimes... I want to sell everything we own and move somewhere else and just take a freakin' risk!  Hello, Nashville!

 

My last meal on earth would be... Steak, medium rare; bacon cheese fries; blue cheese chopped salad from Outback; and lobster.

 

I would much rather _____ than _____... I would much rather be an entrepreneur than work for someone else. 

 

Mayonnaise... isn't my favorite condiment.

 

10 Years Ago, I didn't think... I would ever be a working mother.  I thought I would stay home with my babies until they started school.  I also thought I would be independently wealthy.

 

Selfishly... I would like to spend an hour each week laying in a lawn chair sunning, reading, and sipping on Sonic drink BY MYSELF.  Seriously, it sounds like the most indulgent luxury ever.

 

My favorite show on tv right now... Ink Master?  Tattoo Nightmares?  The Golden Girls?  I don't know, I don't think I have a favorite.  I have always sucked at being a fan.

 

And George Zimmerman... Hhhhhhhhhh...this topic should be on the same shelf as chevron.

 

 



Weigh Day

I am officially down 19.4 lbs!

While I am glad the number is going down, I would be lying if I said I was happy with the pace.  So, I am setting a new mini-goal:  I would like to lose at least 10 lbs in the next 5 weeks. That's only 2 lbs a week- I can do it!!

I don't even know where to start...

The hubs had been out of town for almost four weeks.  He told me he might get to come home for the 4th.  Then he told me it wasn't going to happen.  I was super bummed- like in tears/borderline depressed bummed.  I spent the first part of my week off doing stuff around the house and staying as busy as possible all while managing to mope at the same time.  His mom randomly called me last Wednesday to see what I was doing and if I could help her with something.  I was actually at my local quilt shop with my Mama and T to buy some fabric, so she was just going to meet us there.  I was having yardage cut when I heard the door open- I noticed a man walk in with a "Chubby, Tattooed, Bearded, & Awesome" t-shirt.  I thought, "Andy has that shirt, what are the odds?"  And then I realized IT WAS ANDY!!!  He flew in and surprised me.  It was pretty much one of the most romantic moments of my whole life.

We crammed as much family fun and date time that we possibly could into 4 days.  We went to the Dallas World Aquarium, a Rangers game, we ate meals, we shopped, we spent time doing things around the house, we spent time with our families.  We had a great time!

NSV: The scale has been super stubborn this week, but I feel like I am definitely smaller in the belly.  People have been telling me I look skinny this week, too!  I have this one pair of capri pants that I believe are like my magic pants because I am usually wearing them when I get these compliments.  I will be weighing and recording it here on Friday.  I should probably take measurements, too; but I don't know if I could handle no change there right now.  I know- I should stop being a weenie and suck it up and do it anyway.

I went to the doctor last week, and he told me I need to quit worrying about calories and really start watching the glycemic index of what I eat.  He said that because of my strong family history and my current weight, I need to basically start eating and treating my body like I am already diabetic.  It should help me lose weight, which would help prevent diabetes.  He gave me some information, but I have found some websites and bought a book so I can do my own research and figure out what to change about my meals.   I think for the most part I am kind of naturally eating this way, but I know I could definitely stand to cut out some more sugar- I am a candy addict. 

Finally, I have struggled with readjusting to my work schedule after being off for 10 days.  I am completely wiped by the time I get T to bed.  I plan on adding workouts back in this next week.  I have a new mini goal that feels kind of hard core to me- I will elaborate on that tomorrow.

It's been a good week, kids!

I had a post typed up with a recipe review and a new recipe, but then my phone died and I lost it. So I'll save that for next time.  On to the weigh in...

*insert drumroll*

Down 1.6 lbs!!! I'm excited to officially be under 220. My next mini goal is to get under 200. 

Feeling Like I Got My Groove Back!

This has been a really good week so far!

 

I have stuck to my guns pretty darn well.  I have logged all calories.  I have done Days 1 and 2 of Couch to 5K on my elliptical.  I have meal-planned for the weekend ahead.  Most of all, I am excited about all of it again.

 

I don't know why I let myself get so slumpy.  Can I blame hormones or something else that way I don't have to take responsiblilty?

 

No?

 

Hhhhhhhhhh...fine.

 

 

I know I have mentioned Skinnytaste before. Her recipes are so fabulous and delicious.  I have made her Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken before, and it is seriously tasty.  This week, for my lunches, I made a recipe of this delightful chicken.  And then I stuffed it in an eggroll wrapper with green onions and fresh basil.  And then I baked them and served them with hoisin mixed with sriacha (the sauce recipe from Skinnytaste's Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps).  And everyday I have looked forward to lunch!

 

Tomorrow I'll be checking in with my weight...

 

 

 

 

Meal Planning

If I don't meal plan, my week generally doesn't go the way I want it to.  I end up eating things I shouldn't, and the scale is usually not my friend.

 

 

I find that it makes my life easier if I eat the same thing for breakfast and lunch at least Monday - Thursday.  Typically, I am over whatever it is by Friday and I will have leftovers or grab a salad or a chicken sandwich or something I have been craving.  I usually don't plan for the weekends because it just isn't usually realistic for our little family.

 

 

I found this printable on Pinterest, and it came from The Project Girl.  She has lots of cute, free downloads!!

 

Notice how my sheet is folded up and wrinkly?  That is because I actually use it.  A meal plan does you no good if you leave your list at home when you go to the store.  I took it to the store with me and I have it at work with me today.  It will most likely end up on the fridge.  I would love to find a bound, purse-size friendly version where I can look back at previous weeks when I am stumped for ideas.  If you know of any- please let me know!

 

 

 



A Ridiculous Confession...

So, you know how you can have secret boards on Pinterest?

 

I had a secret "fitness" board.

 

I had this completely stupid notion that others would see me posting fitness stuff and judge me for my obvious lack of fitness.

 

I recently came to terms with this udder bologna of a problem, and made the board un-secret.  You can find it here.

 

Some random pins from my board:

 

 

 

 

I decided to start logging my calories again today.  I don't have a grand reason, I just feel like I should do it.  You can find me on Myfitnesspal using the screen name birdielosingit or using my email birdielosingit@gmail.com .

 

 



The Moment I've Been Dreading...

I feel like God gave me a free pass, y'all!

It still says 220. I am SO good with that. On the one hand, it means my progress has stalled. On the other, better, bling-encrusted and right hand- it means I have taken the giant step back that I expected.

I'll be spending some time this weekend planning my next move. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. 

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Have a great weekend!

Where to start...

I have been struggling lately.  To be totally honest, I am at the place where I would normally give up.

I lost my momentum.

 

I've eaten some bad stuff, I haven't worked out, and I feel like I have wasted time.  I also sometimes feel like I am basically chronicling my failures on this blog, which isn't very encouraging.  I have to continuously remind myself that it is okay to not be perfect.  It's okay to keep starting over- as long as I keep going.

 

 

For better or worse, I 'll be weighing in on Friday.

 

pinned here

 

 

On a happier note, I made the cauliflower pizza again last week.  This time I followed the instructions and used parchment paper.  It was delicious!!  You can pick it up and eat it like a real pizza, which I didn't think was possible.  I'll be having it again tonight.

 

I have also tried the Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps posted by Gina on Skinny Taste.  I used fish sauce instead of oyster sauce, and Tamari instead of dark soy sauce.  Delicious and incredibly easy.  You can find the recipe here.  Do not skip the dipping sauce- it makes the meal.

 

Have you tried any tasty, healthy recipes lately?  Any recommendations?

A Recipe...And a Confession

I feel like it is time to come clean.  I have completely failed at the Stink Eye Challenge this week.  I haven't worked out once, save mowing the yard.  My work schedule changed and I have been staying up too late.  Both excuses.  Neither is really a valid reason for not getting my ass up on time and working out.  You know what else isn't okay?  Deciding that since I have been honest about it, it's okay.  Complacency won't cut the mustard.  Or get me to my goals.

I'm STILL hovering just over 220- I need to conquer that beast and move on!

Another goal I have is to some day wear a bikini.  My body will never be perfect, and I am just fine with that.  I just want to be comfortable enough in my own skin to show it off.  I am a little embarrassed to admit that I have been watching Real Housewives this week...but I am dying over the bikini and sarong that Gretchen wore.  (I could not find a decent pic of it.)

Tuesday night I threw quick meal together that I thought was awesome!  I'm calling it Pizza Squash.  You need:

A Yellow Summer Squash
A Zuccinni Squash
1/2 of a Spaghetti Squash
3-5 Mushrooms
Turkey Pepperonni
Your favorite Spaghetti or Pizza sauce

Take your 1/2 spaghetti squash and put cut side down in a microwave friendly dish with about 1/2 C of water.  Microwave for 12 minutes.  Meanwhile, slice remaining squash and mushrooms.  Put in a skillet with a couple of table spoons of water on high.  Put a lid on it.  You are aiming for a kind of steamed-sautee if you will.  Stir occasionally until you reach desired doneness. Add between 1/2-1 C of Spaghetti sauce.  You want just enough to coat everything and bind it together.  Add pepperonni and heat everything through.  Scoop out spaghetti squash and serve sauce mixture on top.  I also microplaned some parmesan on top of mine.

 

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