Hello there, everyone! Hope your week was great. Mine turned out to be pretty good. I started preparing for quarter-end, didn’t kill any of the kids, and managed to keep everyone fed and clothed. I’d say that is success, on so many levels J
I think that the MOST exciting part of the week (besides the fact that I actually LOST 2.8 pounds) is the fact that I had the pleasure of getting beat upon by my favorite coach! Yes, Coach Dwayne was actually in the Hidden Ridge Office filling in for one of the coaches. I went down at 4:30 pm on Friday. So weird…I was actually looking FORWARD to this beating…and it was so worth it…
Here goes:
2 laps on treadmill starting at 3.8 mph for 1/2 lap and running 1/2 lap
Step-ups on the stairs (taking 2 at a time) x 3;
10 pushups
Side Step-ups on the stairs (taking 2 at a time) x 4
T-Raises (10 each side)
Suicides
Lat Pulldown
Bicep Curl
(this whole set x 2)
Lateral Suicides
Tricep Extension-set of 12
Seated Oblique Twists - 10 each side
(this whole set x 2)
Backward Suicides
Treadmill for 10 minutes at 3.8 mph, starting at 0 incline, increasing 1 each .01 lap.
Tiring, yes...but exhilarating at the same time!!
I am so glad that this took place AFTER working hours. I just dragged my tired butt down to the car, and drove home in my stinky workout clothes! LOL…
Okay…this sort of segue ways into the meeting topic for this week…”The Power of Two”. Research has shown that people who attend meetings lose three times more weight than those who try to go it alone. The theory here is that buddying up with a friend, or having a support system, can help you stay motivated, and hold you accountable at the same time.
For me, I have a few good friends that I met in 2009 during the first Weight Watchers Walk-It! Challenge. We met in Flower Mound to train for walking our first 5K race and we never stopped walking. I look forward to my Saturdays with the girls. Our group has actually grown over the last year or so, and it always stays fun. We also branched out to trying to do more races, both 5K and 10K. Shooting for running/jogging my race on the 30th of this month. Not sure I’ll be ready, but I am going to give it the old college try.
How can you find a buddy who’s right for you???
The buddy system will work best when:
· You have similar behavior goals
· You have a similar commitment to eating right and exercising
· Your schedules mesh
· You agree to reinforce positive behavior and offer each other lots of praise!
· Jealousy won’t be an issue
· You see each other in person
· You do more than just form a buddy system J
…and above all, this week? Remember---
“Birds of a feather…flock together!”
Recipes
Creamy Lemon Pie
This recipe was in the Weight Watchers Weekly. If lemon isn’t your thing, go ahead and substitute key lime juice and lime zest and turn it into a key lime pie instead! Rich and creamy, you'll never guess that this pie is light. Make two — serve one and freeze the other for up to two weeks.
PointsPlus™ Value: 4
Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Ingredients:
6 whole reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers
2 Tbsp butter
11 oz fat-free sweetened condensed milk
2 large egg(s)
1/2 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Grind graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Or place crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Place crumbs in a small bowl.
Melt butter on stove top or in microwave and pour over graham cracker crumbs, mixing with a fork until completely moistened. Press crumbs evenly onto bottom of a 9-inch pie pan; place crust in refrigerator while preparing lemon filling.
In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk and eggs; mix until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest; stir until incorporated and pour into prepared crust.
Bake pie for 15 minutes. Cool completely and for best flavor, serve chilled. Yields 1 piece per serving.
Notes:
This pie can be baked and frozen for up to two weeks. Defrost and serve chilled.
