Well, that was fun! NOT!
OH my God I lasted on that diet for a day and half and thought I was going to rip someones head off! I'd like to thank Nina for the idea and I actually did lose 1 and a half pounds but having 5 crackers and a cup of cottage cheese for lunch, made me literally want to cry....and I think I did a little.
I got some great advice from someone at my job that said a diet should be a regular thing you do every day, doing these crash diets are no good, and why eat something that's not appealing to you? whats the point.
And she's absolutely correct. I did weight watchers many moons ago and lost quite a bit of weight but stopped b/c I couldn't afford the $40 a month for the meetings.
My oh-so-wonderful-Love-of-my-life, Lance told me that he would be more than willing to do the plan with me.
(even though I weigh more than him, and he's taller than I am, ::sigh::)
he made some AMAZING guacamole dip yesterday for me that was to die for. He loves cooking and thank God he does cause the Good Lord did not bless me with that talent.
I start weight watchers tomorrow and I'm very excited. The wii fit is going great, doing a little bit every day and I'm really enjoying the Yoga part of it. I need to find a new Yoga studio out here where I live because the one I used to go to is now about a half hour away. ANNNNNNDDDD....I'm very serious about wanting to do some belly dancing classes. I found some around here that are free to the public!...Now just have to find the time to do it!
bahh!
recipe for Lance's Fabulous Guacamole dip.
3 avocados
1/4 cup of lime juice
1/2 cup of chopped/minced tomatoes
1 teaspoon parsley
1 "dash" of salt
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 packet of sugar
1 tablespoon of Garlic Powder
cut up the avocados and add ingredients above
mix, chop, smash up until desired texture
and Voila!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
You want me to eat what?....
Well, Mother nature came for her monthly visit this last week and boy did it knock me on my booty!
However, I did make sure not to give into the chocolate fudge cake and sitting in my kitchen for the boys.
I finally started the enzyme diet and I'm on day 2. So far so good, haven't cheated but it does suck. I'm hoping the next day and a half go by VERY quickly. It has given me an opportunity to try new foods.
For example, Beets! any time I think of beets I think of Doug Funnie and Patti Mayo. (God I use to love that show!)
I would gag even thinking about beets but surprisingly enough, it was actually good! Messy, but Good!
Today for lunch I can only have cottage cheese and 5 saltine crackers...(bleeeckkk)
Never had cottage cheese so we shall see how this goes.
I did find a new Tea that I absolutely fell in love with called YOGI.
Its an organic tea and it is sooooo yummy! Ive been enjoying the Green Tea a lot.
The box is super cute and has little yoga tips on the side! My fav thing are the little inspirational quotes on the tea bag itself.
I've been walking almost every chance I get and its been such a nice stress reliever. I actually look forward to doing it. I also dusted off the Wii Fit I bought about 6 months ago and its actually pretty flippin intense! especially the hula hoop one! Woooo!!!
However, I did make sure not to give into the chocolate fudge cake and sitting in my kitchen for the boys.
I finally started the enzyme diet and I'm on day 2. So far so good, haven't cheated but it does suck. I'm hoping the next day and a half go by VERY quickly. It has given me an opportunity to try new foods.
For example, Beets! any time I think of beets I think of Doug Funnie and Patti Mayo. (God I use to love that show!)
I would gag even thinking about beets but surprisingly enough, it was actually good! Messy, but Good!
Today for lunch I can only have cottage cheese and 5 saltine crackers...(bleeeckkk)
Never had cottage cheese so we shall see how this goes.
I did find a new Tea that I absolutely fell in love with called YOGI.
Its an organic tea and it is sooooo yummy! Ive been enjoying the Green Tea a lot.
The box is super cute and has little yoga tips on the side! My fav thing are the little inspirational quotes on the tea bag itself.
I've been walking almost every chance I get and its been such a nice stress reliever. I actually look forward to doing it. I also dusted off the Wii Fit I bought about 6 months ago and its actually pretty flippin intense! especially the hula hoop one! Woooo!!!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Cupcakes and Mohawks
Well the cupcakes were a success! With the small exception of a minor "Mommy breakdown" during the frosting process. They were absolutely delicious and there was something about them that didn't make me feel like I was being a fat ass. Tomorrow starts the ENZYME DIET! BEWARE TO ALL THOSE WHO CROSS MY PATH FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS!!!! MWHAHAHAHAHA.......
My son has been Begging me for a Mohawk FOREVER so considering that he's such a good kid and is the light of my life and that I can never say no to him, I finally gave in yesterday....and I am soooooo Glad I did!!! Audra did an amazing job on his hair and he look so cool and, trust me, he knows it.
Aydens Homework last night ( and yes they have homework in VPK) was to make dinner and then bring the recipe today to share with the kids. The teacher knows Ayden is Colombian so asked me to bring in a Spanish food recipe and if I could write it IN Spanish. This homework ended up being homework for ME more than Ayden. I haven't written in Spanish since probably high school so I may or may have not used the Spanish translator on my IPhone for some of the words in the recipe :)
Lance has been fantastic about buying food and cooking everything to make sure its good for me. He's a big fruit junkie so that helps me out a lot because he could sit down with an entire half of a watermelon and eat the whole thing. Its been a nice bonding experience where we can sit down and eat it together (awwwww!!!)....
I did walk last night about 2 1/2 miles around the neighborhood. We just moved here so it was kinda cool to see what was around and noticed a lot of other people walking and riding their bikes around the same time I was. It was actually motivating to see all these people and the coolest thing was is every single one I passed either smiled, said hello or waved. It was kind of refreshing to see that! Even the crazy lazy with her leg warmers, two sweat bands, head band, Bret Michaels hair-do from the 80's, running like her life depended on it, made eye contact and practically out of breath said "NICE NIGHT!:" ....and that it was....I smiled all the way home :)
I'll be keeping you all posted! until then....here's the recipe for the cupcakes....ENJOY!
http://www.redvelvetstefanie.
My son has been Begging me for a Mohawk FOREVER so considering that he's such a good kid and is the light of my life and that I can never say no to him, I finally gave in yesterday....and I am soooooo Glad I did!!! Audra did an amazing job on his hair and he look so cool and, trust me, he knows it.
Aydens Homework last night ( and yes they have homework in VPK) was to make dinner and then bring the recipe today to share with the kids. The teacher knows Ayden is Colombian so asked me to bring in a Spanish food recipe and if I could write it IN Spanish. This homework ended up being homework for ME more than Ayden. I haven't written in Spanish since probably high school so I may or may have not used the Spanish translator on my IPhone for some of the words in the recipe :)
Lance has been fantastic about buying food and cooking everything to make sure its good for me. He's a big fruit junkie so that helps me out a lot because he could sit down with an entire half of a watermelon and eat the whole thing. Its been a nice bonding experience where we can sit down and eat it together (awwwww!!!)....
I did walk last night about 2 1/2 miles around the neighborhood. We just moved here so it was kinda cool to see what was around and noticed a lot of other people walking and riding their bikes around the same time I was. It was actually motivating to see all these people and the coolest thing was is every single one I passed either smiled, said hello or waved. It was kind of refreshing to see that! Even the crazy lazy with her leg warmers, two sweat bands, head band, Bret Michaels hair-do from the 80's, running like her life depended on it, made eye contact and practically out of breath said "NICE NIGHT!:" ....and that it was....I smiled all the way home :)
I'll be keeping you all posted! until then....here's the recipe for the cupcakes....ENJOY!
http://www.redvelvetstefanie.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Next on the List: ENZYMES, ZUMBA AND JAMBA JUICE!
So a friend of mine sent me this 3 day enzyme diet that is supposed to help boost your metabolism and help you with start of your weight loss.She informed me that it was not going to be exactly what I would call FUN, but it does work and its a good start to weight loss. I did some research and it seems to be legit. I know that enzymes are good for your body but what I DIDN'T know is how little our bodies actually get all the enzymes we need. We end up killing them when we cook our food over a certain degree. I also learned its important to eat SOME raw foods and make sure you're getting enough enzymes in your diet. Apparently it makes a world of difference.
I was going to start the Diet today but its my day off, and I planned on going out to Lunch with my best buddy. The diet calls for lunch to be a tablespoon of peanut butter and some cauliflower....Not sure where we could go where that would be on the menu.
I think we might stick to some sushi....my guiltless pleasure.
Another thing I'll be trying shortly after the 3 days of enzyme diet hell, is the 21 day Plan by Jamba Juice.
My lovely and adorable Son, brought me an awesome book written by the founder of Jamaba Juice, Kirk Perron, and it goes into depth about having a healthier lifestyle, with not just fruits but with all the other food groups involved. I've only read a little bit of the book and I already looking forward to trying this out and it doesnt hurt that i'm an absolute Jamba Juice Junkie!
Now onto my least exciting part of the day, my exercise plan:
Way back when, I used to go to the gym and did Zumba classes and absolutely loved it!
But now with this damn thing called a "mortgage" I had to give up my gym membership for a while until things got settled with everything in the house. I did however buy the DVD's and am determined to eventually dust them off and start them. The problem with me is I get bored easily. At least with the classes every week was a different routine, these are the same moves over and over again. I'm a little nervous that ill want to give up to easily. However, I have a background in dancing and LOVE to do it. If i could dance all day long, I probably would. I dance with Ellen D. any morning when I get a chance to watch her show. I love that lady, I mean honestly how could you not want to just run up to her and give her the biggest hug!
Oh! and here's the recipe for the "super enzyme diet"
anyone else who does this let me know how it goes for you!
Ta-Ta for now!..
Super Enzyme Diet
CHEMICALLY & ENZYME BALANCED
Lose 10 lbs. in 3 days
*Make sure to drink plenty of water!
BREAKFASTS: BLACK COFFEE OR TEA
DAY 1:
half grapefruit, 1 slice toast, 2 tablespoons peanut butter
DAY 2:
1 egg, 1 slice of toast, half of banana
DAY 3:
5 saltine crackers, 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1 small apple
LUNCHES:
DAY 1:
½ cup tuna, 1 slice toast, coffee or tea
DAY 2:
1 cup cottage cheese, 5 saltine crackers
DAY 3:
1 hard boiled egg, a slice of toast
DINNERS:
DAY 1:
2 slices of any type of meat (3 oz.)
1 cup string beans
1 cup beats
1 small apple
1 cup vanilla icecream
DAY2:
2 hot dogs, 1 cup broccoli, half-cup carrots,
half of a banana, half-cup vanilla ice cream
DAY 3:
1 cup tuna, 1 cup beets,
1 cup cauliflower, half of a banana
half cup of vanilla ice cream
I was going to start the Diet today but its my day off, and I planned on going out to Lunch with my best buddy. The diet calls for lunch to be a tablespoon of peanut butter and some cauliflower....Not sure where we could go where that would be on the menu.
I think we might stick to some sushi....my guiltless pleasure.
Another thing I'll be trying shortly after the 3 days of enzyme diet hell, is the 21 day Plan by Jamba Juice.
My lovely and adorable Son, brought me an awesome book written by the founder of Jamaba Juice, Kirk Perron, and it goes into depth about having a healthier lifestyle, with not just fruits but with all the other food groups involved. I've only read a little bit of the book and I already looking forward to trying this out and it doesnt hurt that i'm an absolute Jamba Juice Junkie!
Now onto my least exciting part of the day, my exercise plan:
Way back when, I used to go to the gym and did Zumba classes and absolutely loved it!
But now with this damn thing called a "mortgage" I had to give up my gym membership for a while until things got settled with everything in the house. I did however buy the DVD's and am determined to eventually dust them off and start them. The problem with me is I get bored easily. At least with the classes every week was a different routine, these are the same moves over and over again. I'm a little nervous that ill want to give up to easily. However, I have a background in dancing and LOVE to do it. If i could dance all day long, I probably would. I dance with Ellen D. any morning when I get a chance to watch her show. I love that lady, I mean honestly how could you not want to just run up to her and give her the biggest hug!
Oh! and here's the recipe for the "super enzyme diet"
anyone else who does this let me know how it goes for you!
Ta-Ta for now!..
Super Enzyme Diet
CHEMICALLY & ENZYME BALANCED
Lose 10 lbs. in 3 days
*Make sure to drink plenty of water!
BREAKFASTS: BLACK COFFEE OR TEA
DAY 1:
half grapefruit, 1 slice toast, 2 tablespoons peanut butter
DAY 2:
1 egg, 1 slice of toast, half of banana
DAY 3:
5 saltine crackers, 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1 small apple
LUNCHES:
DAY 1:
½ cup tuna, 1 slice toast, coffee or tea
DAY 2:
1 cup cottage cheese, 5 saltine crackers
DAY 3:
1 hard boiled egg, a slice of toast
DINNERS:
DAY 1:
2 slices of any type of meat (3 oz.)
1 cup string beans
1 cup beats
1 small apple
1 cup vanilla icecream
DAY2:
2 hot dogs, 1 cup broccoli, half-cup carrots,
half of a banana, half-cup vanilla ice cream
DAY 3:
1 cup tuna, 1 cup beets,
1 cup cauliflower, half of a banana
half cup of vanilla ice cream
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