Last Chance Workout

Urgh, I do NOT have a good feeling about tomorrow's weigh in at all. I used all but one of my weekly banked points (and most of them on Sunday) and I don't feel good that that. I feel more comfortable spreading them out thru out the week if needed and if I have some the last night, I just let them go. I racked up 30 activity points this week, which I think it awesome. Every week I want to try and beat it by one point. We shall see I guess, but I have a feeling I'm going to be bummed out when I step on the scale tomorrow. I will try to work harder next week and make up lost ground.

Anyway, I had a super busy day at work and I walked almost 7,000 steps! I also drank water and green tea like crazy. I was peeing ALL DAY LONG! It was a pretty good Monday and as soon as I got home I jumped on my biked and biked 60 minutes. It was totally my last chance workout before my weigh in!

Dinner was AMAZING tonight!

Matt made Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken, rice and green beans and it was 13 points. It was so good and super filling! I can't wait to have it again! 

So, I guess that's it for now! Fingers crossed for ANY loss on the scale! 

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Sorry, Katy Perry, I Didn't Like Pop Chips

I had a really fun and relaxing weekend. I got in TONS of activity points and tracked everything I ate.  Friday night we had my favorite potato soup with a serving of cheese (9 points for a two servings) and enjoyed it so much. It is one of my favorite comfort foods! I just wish I would've added spinach to get a veggie in but I forgot.

Saturday was pretty uneventful, but we did go out to Applebees with out friends. Applesbees didn't have what I planned on ordering, but luckily I have learned to be more prepared and had a few options saved in my phone. My meal was good, I had the Roasted Garlic Sirloin, a side of grilled shrimp and a Chocolate Mousse Shooter for a total of 28 points. I dipped a bit into my weekly points and was completely satisfied with my choice, especially the shooter! 

Today, I got even more activity points in bc I got up and worked out for a hour and probably will bike for another 30 during the Pats game. We also got out with the dogs for a walk even though it was super humid here. 

I have a few reviews this week, the first one is my awesome bike. I bought the Exeroeutic 300SR Foldable Bike for $140.00, although I looked on Amazon just now, and it's $135.00. This bike is GREAT! Matt said it was easy to set up, but it really doesn't fold. Even though it doesn't really fold it hardly takes up any space and it is super quiet. It has a comfortable seat and side handles. It tracks you miles, time, distance, speed, heart rate and calories. It can hold a person that is 300lbs and less. LOVE IT!

I also tried PopChips this week and I wasn't impressed. I choose the regular flavor bc I'm a plain eater and they were even too plain for me. Matt tried the BBQ ones, but said he liked them, but will not buy them again bc there were hardly any in a bag. We bought a big bag and the chips came below the half way point of the bag! What a waste! I will get the Quakes instead.....sorry, Katy Perry! 

Next, I tried Burt's Bee's Ultra Conditioning bc my lips have been so dry in this crazy weather. I love this stuff, bc it worked pretty much immediately. My lips are nice and soft and not greasy. 

At the suggestion of Julie (you can check her out on her blog, Fat Girl Running), I bought Garnier BB Cream and I was impressed. It is so light on my face and I don't even need foundation. Just a bit of BB Cream and some powder and I'm good to go. A big thumbs up from me! 

The last product I tried was Smart Balance Light Butter and it is good. I use it bc of my high cholesterol and it's only 1 point for a TBSP. I had it on my french toast today and it was light and buttery. Another thumbs up!

   

I'm trying a new dessert and even as I made it I didn't think it was worth 3 points, especially when I compare it to my Mini Ice Cream Cupcakes. The dessert is called Frozen ButterFinger Pie and I'm interested to try it tonight. I just don't think it's going to be as satisfying as the cupcakes. I was also supposed to save half the butter finger bar to sprinkle on top, but I threw it all in the whipped cream. Opps. Oh, well!

Anyway, all in all a great weekend! I'm signing off to watch the game. GO, PATS! 

*All opinions in the blog post are my own and I was not in anyway compensated in any way.*

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Gaining Thru The Weekend

It has been a fun weekend, but I'm super frustrated with my weight. I'm fully aware that weight loss isn't an overnight deal, BUT I weighted myself a few days after I started Weight Watchers and I gained TWO FUCKING POUNDS! Are you shitting me?! I was livid. I know my thyroid is still messed up, but that is ridiculous! I always knew my weight loss would be slower bc of my thyroid, but to gain? WTF?!

Urgh, anyway, we had a fun weekend. Our house is clean, but super cluttered. We are still organizing from Christmas and everything. We have been working on organizing, but took a break to do some shopping, We got some organizing containers for our pantry and a cool piece of artwork for the dining room. We also went to Teavana and I got some ideas on what different teas to order.

Healthwise, Matt put together my bike and it is fantastic. I love it! I also made a dessert that I got from Hungry Girl that is worth 4 points. I made Mini Ice Cream Cakes and they are great! I'm totally making it again. Tonight, I'm going to attempt to make another Weight Watchers recipe. I decided on Baked Ziti and it is 7 points a serving.

We also got word that hockey is back, but I'm not going to believe it til I see it with my own eyes!


Here's a few pictures from the weekend:

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Healthier Me Campaign Started Today...AGAIN

So, I came home from NH with a few added pounds....almost ten! I decided not to wait til 2013 to get started on getting back on the wagon and truly losing the weight I really need and want to. I have been the same weight for almost three years and it's time to get off my ass and lose it.

I already have a FitBit and I got the Aria scale that I asked for, so I'm set on that. It showed me a  startling weight and body fat percentage that made the decision that I needed to change...stat! I also ordered an indoor bike. If I'm truly honest, I HATE running in the winter but I love bring warm and watching TV. So, I figured, hey! Indoor bike to ride while I'm watching TV! Perfect.

My diet will go back to when I dropped my cholesterol almost 60 points: more water and green tea, more fiber, less fat and sugar etc. Matt and I hit Trader Joe's and got some new and healthy dinners. I got on Sparkpeople and Pinterest and got new recipes to try, including a spinach quiche and some Zoku treats.

Today, I got in my water and green tea, ate well and went for a walk with my husband and the dogs. I think I might try the DVD I got months ago tomorrow called Ballet Body.

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