I don't know what's worse....

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

having socks with no shoes or shoes with no socks? Kinda like...

1. Peas without carrots
2. Cereal with no milk
3. A candle without a match
4. A bike without wheels, etc.

...and the list could go on. Add something to my list to make me laugh please.

I improperly packed my workout bag today. Was getting ready for a lunch time run and discovered I didn't have any socks, darn it. So the lunchtime workout was a NO GO, a big, fat BUST!!!

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Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy

Monday, August 22, 2011

(cute fishy pic from google)

Are you getting the Omega 3's you need? Are you taking Omega supplements? Some interesting facts about Omega 3's I read in book that I jotted down to share with you. Omega 3's....

1. Reduce inflammation (inflammation can cause body fat due to it's effect on insulin.
2. Reduce appetite.
3. Help reduce menstrual pain
4. Improves memory
5. Good for cardio health

Great article on Spark too - http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrit
ion_articles.asp?id=873

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Kitchen Creations

Thursday, August 18, 2011

I am usually not very creative in the kitchen, mostly I go thru the motions, but last night I whipped up some deliciousness in the kitchen. All I had to work with was a pound of ground chicken. Sooooo, my concoction is as follows...

Ground chicken, can of rotelle, bread crumbs, shredded parmesan cheese. Make into a meatloaf, bake for 45 minutes, sprinkle with cheese the last 15 minutes. WOW, couldn't believe I actually made something new and boy was it delicious, even my picky DH loved it. Added a side of vermicelli with garlic and olive oil and a can of field peas. Ooooh so yummy. 420 calorie meal.

This morning I decided to experiment with the Vi Shake I've been drinking. Vi power, 1/2 cup almond milk, teaspoon of instant coffee, teaspoon of cocoa and a banana - VIOLA - I'm calling it..... Lisa's Latte.

The nutrition shake I committed to for a month is working well, keeps me full, no cravings, and plenty of energy. Can't wait to see if I lose weight at the end of 30 days. This is kinda my own personal, scientific experiment - playing with meal replacement supplements and seeing how it affects weight and seeing if it can sustain me through my workouts - we shall see - day 3 - so far so good.

Gotta have some fun every now and then in the kitchen I guess, but glad it turned out to be yummy. Create your own masterpiece in the kitchen it does wonders for the taste buds and self-esteem.

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15 Commandments

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

I am reading the book.... Belly Fat Free by Josh Bezoni. A lot of good information in it, some I already knew and some things I didn't, but it's always great when I run across something cute I'd like to share. These are "The 15 BFF Commandments".... are we living these?

1. Reduce sugar intake.
2. Eat more fiber.
3. Replenish your good bacteria.
4. Eat tasty foods every three hours.
5. Balanced meals are the key to your success.
6. Count cups, not calories (I don't necessarily agree with this one)
7. Move your body.
8. Lock up your scale -only use once a week
9. Only use scientifically backed weight loss supplements.
10. Drink lots of water
11. Build your confidence daily.
12. Develop coping skills.
13. Find a role model and create a support system.
14. Make yourself a priority.
15. Focus on progress, not perfection.

I am sure there are items on this list that we all need to work on, so pick one and start working on it today. Just think how healthy we would be if we lived by A L L these commandments.

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Ain't Happening

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

It AIN'T happening today. Yes I know Ain't is not a word, but I'm telling you... it AIN'T. I am not going to eat one of those delicious mini-cinnamon buns that the Evil Electrical Engineer brought into the office this morning. He even tried extra hard to lead me into temptation, to get me to cave in, but guess what? AIN'T HAPPENING.



I stepped away from the cinnamon buns. for small victories.

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