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June Goals

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

After my first 5k in May, I am pumped about challenging myself to another. I have set a few goals for June...

1. Beat 5k finish time (PHFS 5k-June 18)
2. Monthly Hike (Spy Rock)
3. Walk/jog 3-4 times a week
4. Get 8 glasses of water in everyday

With these goals I hope to lose 3-4lbs this month. I am very close to my 30lb goal and would to make it this month.

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BONJI40 6/1/2011 4:57PM

Good luck! I know you'll reach your goals!

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CORKY1303 6/1/2011 1:56PM

Good luck with your goals!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!

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CINSROAD2HEALTH 6/1/2011 10:35AM

Love you goals...and love your SparkPage! Such wonderful colors! Good luck in June! Keep Sparking!

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A Weekend of Firsts...

Saturday, May 28, 2011

This weekend posed a lot of firsts for me.

1. First time to Rita's (an awesome frozen custard shop)
2. First time to HomeGoods (which I loved)
3. First time to Carytown in Richmond, VA
4. First time to complete a 5k! Love! Love! Love!
5. First time to get a manicure.

I just loved every moment of this weekend! I am so blessed. One of my dearest friend shared in this adventure with me and I could not have done it without her encouragement.

I am really excited about venturing into a few more 5ks this year. I feel like this is something I can do and be proud of myself for. It is a win-win. I am doing something I enjoy for a good cause. I love the person I am becoming.

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LESLIE_2B_LESS 5/30/2011 12:47AM

Great job!

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YELLOWBIRD01 5/29/2011 3:44PM

Blessings to you on your continuing journey!!! You are awesome . . keep up the great work!!!! You CAN do it!!!

What a wonderful weekend!!!!

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SUGARSMOM2 5/29/2011 11:09AM

good for you . keep on

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PURPLE_ROSE_3 5/29/2011 4:46AM

How exciting! Keep up the great work!

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Challenge Blog

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

My hubby and I are actually planning a short weekender to Charlottesville/Waynesboro VA the first weekend in June. A couple of restaurants that would allow us to eat healthy and enjoy what we are eating would be:

1. Sticks http://stickskebobshop.com/menus.html
Sticks is a kebob restaurant that offers healthy and filling meals.

2. Tropical Smoothie Cafe http://www.tropicalsmoothie.com/
TSC offers tastey wraps and flatbread sandwiches. Their smoothies and salads also appear very good.

We love to view a city's history. We plan to visit some of the walking tours and wander through the historical areas of Charlottesville and Waynesboro for some fun exercise.

One thing that has really helped me along this journy is to do a meal planner. I plan a months worth of meals and purchase the necessary items. I then have all the ingredients I need to make those meals at some point during the month. This also allows me to plan out what I will eat and how to proportion my food appropriately.

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MRSBERG135 5/24/2011 9:00PM

meal planning is my key as well!

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JUSTJUSTY 5/24/2011 7:00PM

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10 Recipes that Won't Widen Your Waist...

Thursday, May 19, 2011

I am currently doing WW. The recipes below are ones that I can eat and feel full.

1. Breakfast Nachos: This is one of my favorite recipes. Pair with fruit and you will be more than satisfied.
2 eggs
1/4c 1% milk
2 pieces of bacon, precooked
1/8 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 serving of low-fat, baked tortilla chips
1/2tsp cajun seasoning

Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and seasoning. Pour into pan and scramble. Mean while, cook bacon in the microwave until crisp (~40 sec). Place chips on plate. Spoon eggs over top the chips and sprinkle with bacon. Sprinkle cheese and enjoy. Makes 1 serving.

2. Blackened Chicken and Beans http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/r
ecipe/19797

3. Caesar Chicken Sandwich http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/r
ecipe/7833

4.Green Bean Casserole
4 cup(s) Cut Italian Beans, canned
10 fl oz low-fat canned cream of chicken soup made with low-fat milk
2/3 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
12 serving(s) French Fried Onions

Combine all ingredients excpet French Fried Onions. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with onions. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until heated through. Makes 8 servings.

5. Garlic Potatoes and Ham http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/r
ecipe/7855

6. Black Bean Soup with Cilantro
1 cup(s) carrot(s)
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp Durkee ground cumin
1 tsp ground oregano
1 tsp chili powder
2 cup(s) canned black beans
2 cup(s) Green Giant Canned Dark Red Kidney Beans
1 cup(s) V8 V8 100% Vegetable Juice
1 pound(s) raw venison
Brown venison in a stew pot. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes and serve. Makes 8 servings.

7. Au Gratin Potatoes
1 spray(s) cooking spray
1 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion(s), thinly sliced
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 pound(s) uncooked Yukon Gold potato(es), thinly sliced
1 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cup(s) low-fat milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375�F. Coat a 2-quart covered baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; add milk slowly, stirring. Add potatoes and stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and level out surface. Bake for 1 hour, uncovered. Cover and bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes more.
Change oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes. Broil 6 inches from the heating element until the cheese is golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.

8. Texas Style Casserole
1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
2 cup(s) frozen hash brown potatoes
1 cup(s) frozen corn kernels
1 cup(s) frozen pepper strips
2 large egg(s)
1/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup(s) low-fat milk
7 oz raw turkey sausage

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350�F. Coat a medium square or rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
Place potatoes and then vegetables in baking dish; top with sausage.
In a small bowl, beat together milk, eggs, salt and pepper; pour over sausage and then sprinkle with cheese.
Bake until casserole is hot and cheese is browned, about 45 minutes. Cut into 6 pieces and serve.

9. Pasta e Fagioli Soup http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/r
ecipe/7000

10. Pumpkin Spice Muffins
1 can of pumpkin
1 box of spice cake mix
1/4c water

Mix all ingredients together. Spoon into cupcake pan. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until an instered toothpick comes out clean.

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KLMAYS08 5/20/2011 11:02AM

The ones with links have it listed on the recipe for you. I will need to go back to see I can find it for the others.

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FROGISCO 5/19/2011 2:09PM

do you know the cals, etc for these recipes?

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Graduating with my Master's degree...Finally!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

After a year and a half, I have finally graduated. It is such a relief to have this accomplishment behind me. I now wait in hope of an interview with the local school systems. I am trying to not be anxious...but the longer I go without work, the tighter things get...

On the super bright side, I had a wonderful graduation celebration with my friends and family. To top it off, my amazing husband secretly flew my mom into town! I have not seen her since Christmas! It was wonderful! I had to send her back home today, but I am so grateful to have had that time with her.

Now I can hopefully get back on track and finally focus on myself. I really want to reach another weight loss mini goal...here I go!

My mom and I

My mom, hubby, and I

I, along with one of my smaller and most favorite party guests

Member Comments About This Blog Post:

BONJI40 5/18/2011 11:58AM

WOW, what an accomplishment!!! Congratulations!! And good luck with your applications/interviews!

And you look GREAT!! (and your mom could be your sister!;)