Okay…I actually followed through on something and had it work. Last week I talked about creating a plan to try and kick this up trend that has been going on for awhile. Although I didn’t lose much (was down .6 last week), it was still a loss and in the sticks-of-butter world, that was over 2 lost. I am claiming victory people. My mojo is finally on its way back. I think I just misplaced it for awhile.
Today I actually asked Dwayne if he could run with me outside for the cardio portion of my workout. I was able to run for about a quarter to half a mile without stopping. It felt great, until my Achilles tensed up. I stretched it and walked the remainder of the route he had planned for us. I felt so ALIVE after that jog/walk. I think I want to start incorporating some of this into my weekly routine. Needless to say, though, when we finished, he still worked me out using a circuit training routine, that knocked me on my butt! What a wonderful workout. Hard, but worth it!!!
I survived this month end, and I am still in one piece. It’s always hard when there are workforce reductions and as a result, your workload increases. I try to find the positive in things, and thought of it as job security for me. It also helps when your internal customers are patient! So glad that’s over though. Gives me a chance to breathe again.
My efforts over the next few weeks…months….are going to be focused on getting this last 30 pounds off. I am tired of this mess already. Ready to start digging into this old stuff. The best part is that Weight Watchers is implementing the Walk-It Challenge again this year, culminating in another 5K race on June 6th. I have been walking with my same group since last June, and I am loving it!!! I have signed up to do one more 5K so far, being held on 5/1. As I stated in my plan, I want to try and do at lease one 5K per month from here on out. Ultimately (but not in the FORESEEABLE future…) I’d like to be able to run a whole one without stopping…baby steps.
The last couple of meetings focused on the Buddy System and on getting more active. I think this is why they are keeping on with the Walk-It Challenge. Fine by me….love it.
Buddy up! Find these members to motivate you:
- A new member – this person needs YOU.
- A member who has a 10% key ring – this person has had success on the program and may be able to offer YOU tips!
- A member who loves to exercise – self explanatory! Can help you with mojo, accountability or motivation!
- A member who has used e-tools recipe builder – Can help you with retooling your favorite recipes, and make you aware of POINT® counts of existing favorites.
- A member with an unusual hobby – Can help give you a different outlook on things
- Someone with a water bottle
- Someone wearing a pedometer – I do. I don’t leave the house without it!
- A member who is lifetime – where I want to be. Really. I swear!!!
Criteria for choosing a weight-loss buddy (Birds of a feather flock together!):
- Share similar weight loss goals
- Share similar levels of commitment
- Share similar schedules
- Ability to reinforce your positive behavior and not be jealous of your success.
“A journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step”
--Lao-Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
ATTACHMENTS:
Since the spring holidays are upon us, I enclosed some recipes focusing on some recipes for the season.
- Practice Perfect Packing – lunchtime ideas and recipes
- The Buddy System – goes along with the meeting theme
GLUTEN FREE CORNER:
Just found out about this….did you know that Weight Watchers Nonfat Yogurt
RECIPES
Virginia’s Stupid Chicken
This recipe was up on the meeting room wall, and sounded intriguing, and very easy.
Yield: 5 servings at a POINTS® Value of 5 per serving
Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large onion, cut into rings
2 large potatoes, cut into thirds
3 large carrots, cut into chunks
1 can Healthy Request Cream of Chicken Soup
Buncha garlic salt
Buncha Montreal steak seasoning
pepper
Instructions:
1. Season each item as you put it into the crockpot
2. Glop soup on top, last.
3. Cook 4 hours on high.
Lavender-Scented Strawberries
I found this recipe when looking for something do with some strawberries that I had to use. This recipe was from the April 2010 issue of Cooking Light. It was so easy, and the dessert came out FANTASTIC! Oh…the picture below? My own shot. No stock footage this time!!! Started enjoying photographing my creations!
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:15min
Yield: 8 servings at a POINTS® Value of 3 per serving
Ingredients:
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried lavender (such as McCormick)
1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large egg yolks
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 (6-ounce) container 2% Greek-style plain yogurt
2 cups quartered strawberries
Instructions:
1. Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan; cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Strain syrup through a sieve into a small bowl; discard solids. Chill.
2. Sprinkle gelatin over 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Let stand 1 minute or until gelatin dissolves.
3. Combine honey, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk.
4. Heat milk over medium-high heat in a small heavy saucepan to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Gradually add hot milk to egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 2 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add gelatin mixture, stirring well. Pour milk mixture into a bowl; stir occasionally until cool but not set (about 20 minutes). Stir in yogurt. Spoon 1/4 cup yogurt mixture into each of 8 dessert glasses or bowls. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
5. Top each serving with 1/4 cup strawberries, and drizzle with 2 teaspoons syrup.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 135; Fat: 2.8g (sat 1.3g,mono 0.9g,poly 0.4g) Protein: 4.3g; Carbohydrate: 24.6g; Fiber: 0.9g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Iron: 0.4mg; Sodium: 63mg; Calcium: 72mg
