It's HUMP DAY!!!!!!

Happy Wednesday! We have been blessed with snow the past few days. Yesterday we closed work at 3 so I got to go home a little early, which was nice! I spent some time reading my new book, which I am 3 chapters in and pleasently surprised at how much I like it. I love Crystal's blog and get so many awesome tips/ideas for her! If you haven't checked it out, put it on your to-do list.

I of course watched Biggest Loser last night. Makeover week is my favorite!!! Did you watch? What did you think! Wasn't David a fox? I won't spoil it for anyone that didn't watch yet, but again put it on your to-do list!

I have got a few emails asking me what I have been cooking for dinner to keep me full and low in points. I am going to show you a few of my favorites! If you don't follow me on Pinterest, you should! I am a food posting junkie! Do you pin? If so leave your Pinterest name so I can follow you!

This is one of my go-to Crock Pot meals. It is yummy, full of flavor and low in points. And did I mention easy? --

                         WW - Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/201465783300229054/

Another super simple, super yummy week nigh dinner. 

Weight Watchers Cheesy Spinach Shells 

http://toprecipesmagazine.com/weight-watchers-cheese-and-chicken-shells-healthy-low-calories-recipes/

 And my last one for today - I was skeptical about this one, but it is actually pretty good! I used Garlic Hummus but I am sure you could use whatever you had on hand!

Hummus Crusted Chicken

http://www.joysama.com/2013/08/hummus-crusted-chicken.html

What do you cook for dinner? What are some of your favorites? 

Monday Madness

It's just another manic Monday... For the girl who doesn't work Mondays this one is going to be rough! (I am working today)

First, do you like the new design? I love it. I will be honest, it isn't something I thought I would have wanted but when Amber designed it and sent it back to me, I loved it! If you are looking for a blog face lift  go visit Amber. She was awesome to work with!!! ( I am not being paid, compensated or get any kickbacks for telling you this!)

Weigh in was yesterday, according the the official Weight Watcher's scale I am down 5.5lbs! I will take it. I started Diet Bet a few days before WW so my at home weight loss is greater, but I am taking every victory I can! 

I haven't re taken my measurements since the beginning of Diet Bet. I am excited to see how much those change. If you are doing a weight loss program, or trying to be healthy  - Do you reward yourself? Do you set up goals and allow yourself to get a treat when you accomplish them? (manicures, new shoes, a movie night...) If so tell me what works for you?

Diet Bet seems to be working for me now - I am thinking of joining another one when this one is over. If you have done another Diet Bet, how'd you chose it (Besides Skinny Megs)?

Have a great Monday! I hope your weekend was on track and your week starts off great!

Weekly Recap

This week was an emotional roller coaster - work was harder than normal, I worked extra hours, Justin had a lot going on, family illness... the list could go on and on!

But I DID NOT emotional eat! That is huge for me. Obviously, being over weight I have food, self control, emotional and other issues. Part of this journey is figuring out how to control all of these issues. I can figure out portion control, I can retrain my body to listen to the full feeling I honestly think the calorie/point counting is the easiest part of this. What is hard (to me) is trying to stop myself from going to get an ice cream because I had a bad day, 6 margaritas when I have a great day, a cookie because I feel blah... I have to get a check on my emotions and not let food rule my life. Not only am I excited to lose the weight, I am excited to become a better me.

Last night at dinner I made a mistake that I am still a little ticked about - I researched our restaurant and picked out the best choice for me. I ordered a Petite Fillet - what I was supposed to order was a Petit cut Fillet, the difference was 9 points, so I didn't get dessert. Not a huge deal but still annoying.

For the next two weeks I am going to use the Weight Watcher's Simply Fit Jump Start Menu guide. For two weeks I will follow the menu and see what happens. I am going to allow myself real cheese (you can have 7points a day) instead of Fat Free Cheese. Justin and I are going shopping today so tomorrow starts the  new menu.. Of course, I will keep you updated!

Tomorrow is official weigh in day. I am excited to see what the Weight Watcher's scale says. Again, I will keep you updated!

The blog is also getting a makeover this weekend, stay tuned! Have a great weekend!

Water... (All I can picture is Adam Sandler in Water Boy)

I have a love/hate relationship with water. I love to be in it - pools, oceans, bathtub... but I am not the biggest water drinker. I know how important water is for my health and the weight loss benefits of drinking water. My goal is to get around 100 ounces in a day. Now I know some reports (because of my weight) suggest I get a lot more but my goal for the next few weeks is 100 ounces.

To help the flavor of the water I have been doing the Flat Belly Water/Sassy Water .Have you tried it? If not it is just enough kick to make the water taste better and the ginger helps move things along ;) It really is refreshing and if you haven't tried you really should! Lemons, Mint, Ginger and Cucumbers, totally natural and totally healthy! 

                              

I have found this pin that I love and have been using it the past few days to help me drink water and stay on top of it - and I have to say it is helping! 

 

It seems so much easier when it is in a smaller, more attainable goal - Like Weight Watchers and the weekly weigh ins.  I guess I get overwhelmed when things seem too much or too far out of reach. I can totally kick ass though when I look at things weekly! How are you doing this week? Any water tips? Do you get enough water?

Weekend Recap...

Happy Monday! How was your weekend?

Saturday Justin had to work for a bit so I relaxed Saturday morning, slept in and caught up on household stuff. After Justin got off work I met him at an outdoorsman event he wanted to go to and then we headed out for an hibachi date. Word to the wise - there is nothing healthy about hibachi lol :) I hate half and didn't bring the other half home. We headed to Lowe's and Kohl's afterwards to do some returning and start pricing blinds.  It wasn't a super exciting day, but we enjoyed being together and crossing some stuff off our to-do list.

Sunday, I went back to Weight Watchers. I was excited to be back in the meetings. (If you are on the fence or not about the meetings/online - Do the Meetings, you have someone holding you accountable, someone who is there week after week to encourage you! It really does help!)

So today begins the tracking. Are any of you on Weight Watchers online, we can be friends on WW :)

During the meeting, one of the ladies was talking about how Weight Watchers is a fresh start each week. You keep track of one week at a time, weigh in - reflect on what was good/bad and what you can improve on and then start over the following week! It is nice taking this one week at a time, small goals seem so much more attainable! Weight Watchers has started a new program called Simply Filling. On this program you don't have to count points - you just simply eat power foods and go from there. I am counting points this week but I may try the new plan in the next few weeks. Right now, I need to count points, watch portions and really monitor what I am eating. 

Today ( I work 4-10s and off Mondays) I am going to take the pups on a walk, it is beautiful here! I have to run to Kroger's, DMV and post office. Hopefully those errands won't take too long. Tonight The Husband and I are going to watch The Mountaineers (WVU) play Texas. We are going to eat at Panera and I am not going to get the most delicious roasted pecans at the basketball game - those are my weakness :)

How was your weekend? Did you make healthy choices? Did you start something new/different?

Being Healthy...

Over the past few weeks some issues have happened that made me question my life style and how healthy I am. I have even questioned poor Justin's health and have politely  made  asked him to join me on a healthier life style. He obliged, not sure if he wanted too but since I do 95% of the cooking, he kind of has to.

We went Krogering last night and picked up a lot of food. Lots of fresh veggies and fruits and healthier snacks.

I was doing so well with WW and exercising, I am really disappointed in my self for stopping. Tonight I am weighing in. My official weigh-in will still be on Thursday but I need to know where I stand right now. I am getting back on track.  Being thin isn't the only thing I want. I want to spend the next 75 years or so with Justin. I want to raise kids and be a healthy parent. I want to be the best person I can be for myself, Justin, our families and our future family. So I am starting to make better choices,cooking better meals and starting exercising again so I can do my part in staying around another 75 years or so.....