News for today's 2018: 02/24/09

Day 113 (Tuesday 2/24)

6:24 PM Tukiyooo 0

I got up early this morning and had great intentions of hitting the gym for a good, long workout. Well the zit on my face had other plans....yep I let a silly, little (I should say BIG!) zit get in the way of my long workout. I decided since this shiner decided to pop during the night I had to do something about it. My Mom always said bathing it in HOT (so hot you can hardly stand it) water helps reduce the swelling and draws out the icky stuff. And over the years her theory has proven true, so let's hope it does once again! So by the time I was done with my zit I got dressed and hit the gym for a measly 15 minute run. Now I know that it better than nothing at all, but I am a little disappointed with myself, especially to do that on a wi day nonetheless! Anyway...enough of that! My breakfast this morning was my "old faithful" oatmeal and an apple for 3 points. I don't know if I'll ever get sick of eating oatmeal and fruit in the morning!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306559596735933954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIptk0FXZmJEYSHA2NF4HvBv3mNnDfwDfQpB_9n0Xzb4bkSAz05JPIql7NuPulQXcIItYFV6ymgMdJlz2xJFrNw0004cbp-9eg0cfeWBA-asmonxAzneOiFR_vh4iSVPemhR7SmphJa1B/s320/DSC01926.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /> My mid morning snack was WW yogurt with 1/4 c grape nuts for 2 points. MMmmm!!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306559594270983154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1RuFMRq7UycsRyppeODppvS001mepwhcOdf0f1UUPed7-CeaYjWSoPTI2fQFkR8zf8WiSJuXu9KMWemmKPFcF5Br93XRoRGcQZebPmXCp4uVDm9_ldInHzGqWC0ZiSchwr2cDjK-BRCd/s320/DSC01927.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /> Around 11am today I got a call from DH asking of I had his car keys in my purse. (I drove it yesterday) and lo and behold, I did...eeekkk!! And he was supposed to be at work at 10am!! Oh no!! He didn't seem too upset though. We aren't having good luck with cars lately...silly us! I planned to take a late lunch to get the keys to DH when he was finished with his shift so around 1pm I had a small banana for 1 point.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306559592041187602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8vweaEyLCLqsZ-iZpYeqCgSPqKo6eWj0OM7czoM08zcNJdj7BQP2WrdP_PDH1DgvIA97obfHeExTlw9eEvJb8ROyar_9Wdsfsi8k8cqTzSX6cvitPPqAD2Bthy5IdWQmTJGPsq8csSdI/s320/DSC01928.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /> I headed home for lunch and handed over DH's keys! I felt so bad!! I didn't want to eat too much because I knew wi was only a few hours away. So I made some cauliflower with ff cheese and peeled an orange for 2 points. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306557002162325122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXL-DmNqtaPmyr5vyFW6LaQtvfBAh0NsuNErXeJGUgn4nr2pLLVM3hNmDGUo0EX5SM5y1bl6vFAib_6VZ5PGOb4YINDpE_9Uho-08cbWQ13cRmbVVYyUdw2AVTTunbDw0HpCDgQwIbYNvw/s320/DSC01929.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306557000014844114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6keosxh4qZCLjOxjv4gNBkZDqD2MGB02N_hKjB1_cU4HlmyBBlBAIuwQ4w0Z8rTzUX7XkErWZ7smT4kil0IubHu8GFDDp00ZoEdoXwfX403E7ls57DvDdTNetKV135WJZ4mMhDwivoLfp/s320/DSC01930.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /> After work I headed to ww. I had mixed feelings, I wasn't sure what to expect on the scale. Sometimes the ww scale is higher than mine at home, sometimes it's lower. So I hopped on the scale and it said 167.2...was happy with that. That means I lost 2.6lbs this week and 34.4 total for ww! I hope to cross the 35 lb mark at ww next week! Our leader was talking about tracking a lot tonight and if you're tired of tracking to try the "Simply Filling Plan". Well I am definitely not sick of tracking...I think I enjoy it. But I really want to focus on eating more "filling foods"! After the meeting I headed home and got to work making supper. I wanted to make corn chowder, but sadly my only three potatoes were in pretty sad shape. So I went to my other new recipe I wanted to make and had chicken teriyaki with broccoli for 5 points. While that was cooking a snacked on a few reduced fat ritz crackers for 3 points. I am not sure if I made the chicken teriyaki right 'cause it was just "ok"...I like it more "saucy"! So I'll try something a little different next time!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306556993478548882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQvaq2fCiFXUXSJFuBmkvCt8Q-toYj094soWIPdlDP0y9oDw0MPOYO8xuoEwtL5z65mHHcR0Y2tHP2dmoO_xODVe9JJww93jD_O_3ODWFiyhMl7yWWs_8usjY1T-e-3AnGFm11B-feeTM/s320/DSC01931.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306556993259276434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUKM0eg6YHzxgMZr7Vb_KLvR7eZVbNlsm4LaZhTCQ-GaF4BVfBrQ4z0xCBv3kDSbNrLSSd_pmrZYjbnV623UxDcrb-Sn4d1W0wB9qLQMMnnNBpoi8CY8yaxhwxjUmGwQ0jXIAywN7sn8F/s320/DSC01932.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /> Here is the recipe from the WW website: <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli </div><div class="art_intro" style="height: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="recipe_statstop" id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeStatsTop"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="recipeboxtop-lg" id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeBoxTop"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="no-img"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="recipestats" id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeStats"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><table id="uctl_receipe_tableRecipe" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style="font-weight: bold;" align="center"> <td>POINTS® Value: 5 - Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 20 min - Cooking Time: 13 min Level of Difficulty: Easy <div class="rule" id="uctl_receipe_divRule"> </div></td></tr> <tr align="center"> <td>We paired this Japanese favorite with a side of broccoli for a burst of color and a huge nutrient boost. Grab some chopsticks and dig in.</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="recipe_bod"><div class="recipe_int"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr height="7"> <td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>1 spray(s) cooking spray </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>2 medium garlic clove(s), minced </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>4 medium scallion(s), chopped (green and white parts) </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>1/2 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>2 tbsp teriyaki sauce </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>2 cup(s) cooked brown rice, regular or instant, kept hot </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>4 cup(s) broccoli, fresh, florets, steamed* </li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> <h4 style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Instructions</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"> </div><ul style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><li>Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add garlic; cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook until golden brown on all sides, stirring often, about 5 minutes. </li><li>Add scallions; cook until soft, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add broth and teriyaki sauce; simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. </li><li>Spoon 1/2 cup of cooked rice into each of 4 shallow bowls; spoon about 1 cup of chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of broccoli over each serving. </li></ul></div></div> While watching the Biggest Loser I had my dessert, a ww fudge bar for 1 point.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306556987672784482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6c56KViTsT9CpAm7spubnjmsJBUV73VNexug5uLXxTFHHRTiG2J_rXu0sLIghmQyCmZ1rp0FzhD6jKW3UcqTEsYuho-knJ10v8ieb_RUMaybXe6ZnDmRc6-21QOAHxLC89bNjc5XhZk4R/s320/DSC01933.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /> Well I have 6 points l/o for the and I am TOTALLY FULL from my "filling" supper so I think I am not going to eat them. Hopefully I don't wake up famished!! TUESDAY'S STATS POINTS = 17 WATER = 106 oz EXERCISE = 15 min run I just want to give a shout out to one of my best friend's Sara & her husband....they welcomed a new baby girl, Emma Ann today around 8pm!!! Love u guys...can't wait to meet Emma!! I hope everyone had a FAB Tuesday! Tomorrow's hump day!

Day 113 (Tuesday 2/24)

I got up early this morning and had great intentions of hitting the gym for a good, long workout. Well the zit on my face had other plans....yep I let a silly, little (I should say BIG!) zit get in the way of my long workout. I decided since this shi…

Day 112 (Monday 2/23)

7:17 AM Tukiyooo 0

So as you read in an earlier post (I hope anyway!) DH drug my rear end outta bed and got me to the gym! It was hard and like I said in my Sunday post...I'm sorry honey for being such a "bear"! I only had time for a 20 minute run of which I only walked 2 minutes of! So even though it wasn't a long workout it was the longest length of time I've ran in quite a few weeks. My breakfast was "same ole, same ole oatmeal"!! Oh yeah, and of course an apple to for 3 points. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGzhZv6NAU7O91sV6ldC1fuqfY4QytynjA7B0g2Ug3g7VQ34-S2hqbvmyfMbmsBJSoK2_9kC5cdUOic-mpOK3hdgL_ZWmnRZ5TwYhtZnPMiTJyOFmXpMm_yuWUbn6B-8qeiCjuEjB5YPj/s1600-h/DSC01916.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384648834809314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGzhZv6NAU7O91sV6ldC1fuqfY4QytynjA7B0g2Ug3g7VQ34-S2hqbvmyfMbmsBJSoK2_9kC5cdUOic-mpOK3hdgL_ZWmnRZ5TwYhtZnPMiTJyOFmXpMm_yuWUbn6B-8qeiCjuEjB5YPj/s320/DSC01916.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> My mid morning snack was WW yogurt with 1/4 c grape nuts for 2 points. MMmmm!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUdW_JxBow8nt5Z8i7unwX6hIoqrgTaqTAeO17Ccqq7hH4wqoIz6FaeH1PllGub9Li6ayruac09SLKQqgNzmTeKeBytvlyRt415iJioZNRwrNcnIqnE52hVdnxwyDdYVHd4TRf1V9wHW3/s1600-h/DSC01918.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384648075464802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUdW_JxBow8nt5Z8i7unwX6hIoqrgTaqTAeO17Ccqq7hH4wqoIz6FaeH1PllGub9Li6ayruac09SLKQqgNzmTeKeBytvlyRt415iJioZNRwrNcnIqnE52hVdnxwyDdYVHd4TRf1V9wHW3/s320/DSC01918.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> And I had another apple before lunch for 1 point.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDqDq0PrTUNwxOiBKqhMbRId4KvG-CkDy83e0nb_pN_unv5tKjlGd3Y635gkYQ0Zan1Wke8uEVFjM1MzkFg8pBXafEs8acc8ZMZFORdsOGeGv20J-OhDzhWhXq8sTnmJ01hNvHfT8ogQb/s1600-h/DSC01919.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384148118856642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDqDq0PrTUNwxOiBKqhMbRId4KvG-CkDy83e0nb_pN_unv5tKjlGd3Y635gkYQ0Zan1Wke8uEVFjM1MzkFg8pBXafEs8acc8ZMZFORdsOGeGv20J-OhDzhWhXq8sTnmJ01hNvHfT8ogQb/s320/DSC01919.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> On my lunch I decided to do a little something special for my special someone...DH! The headlight on his car went out on Saturday night and so he was concerned about it (getting a ticket!) and we didn't have time to stop at the parts store yesterday to get one since we were in Iowa City, so I thought I would do it for him on my lunch break so he could come right home after work! So I got his replacement headlight and left him a nice little "love note" with the headlight in his car! Then I headed to the house to let the pup out (which I forgot to take pics of her new haircut....I'll do that this week...promise!!) and make some lunch. Oh and supper too! While my veggies were cooking in the microwave I got supper together! It's nice to make the evenings a little less hectic by having dinner ready to just pop in the oven when I get home from work! So for lunch I had broccoli & cauliflower w/ff cheese and a ham, turkey, & cheese wrap for 4 points. Very filling! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5i5e6R-Y3wkkFoQUp-GkFWu0aVKG2bqeY-llcofyfipv1QdmjsO6CjfuAjN6c4tObbQv6D8nWUrrv51m1a8TglHNRbjbiB8PKe2TGdUA2P9mKUts8cc6OHyS4riNmFgcdj2IqY9dhb4EQ/s1600-h/DSC01920.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384142008222738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5i5e6R-Y3wkkFoQUp-GkFWu0aVKG2bqeY-llcofyfipv1QdmjsO6CjfuAjN6c4tObbQv6D8nWUrrv51m1a8TglHNRbjbiB8PKe2TGdUA2P9mKUts8cc6OHyS4riNmFgcdj2IqY9dhb4EQ/s320/DSC01920.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> Mid afternoon I snacked on a caramel fiber one bar for 2 points. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBYwqK40vIXDxZ4mhhq9VVtkN5onxtBd47vVk7URFYHuvbmcKm3tXpq2eTrVCXuBsGrnsUSBrxT-KdW8KfA1qSzfCnkyoRWSv8sp8r4Q_SWiKNahNWTZlB9jZclv7GBCH9oxhjzX_UsSo/s1600-h/DSC01921.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384137135964386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBYwqK40vIXDxZ4mhhq9VVtkN5onxtBd47vVk7URFYHuvbmcKm3tXpq2eTrVCXuBsGrnsUSBrxT-KdW8KfA1qSzfCnkyoRWSv8sp8r4Q_SWiKNahNWTZlB9jZclv7GBCH9oxhjzX_UsSo/s320/DSC01921.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> Oh and later I did have a diet sunkist...0 points!! I think that is my favorite pop!! Yes I call it "pop"...not "soda"!! :) Since I got supper ready over my lunch break I got right to work on some wedding invitations I need to get made this week, while supper was baking in the oven. I actually got a lot done, I am hoping to have the invites done and mailed to my customer by this weekend! It would be a record if I did...that's for sure! I made Creamy Potato Ham Bake for supper. It was a recipe from my ww leader when I was in ww back in 2005. She was so good about typing up recipes and sharing with everyone! It is an easy, yummy recipe the whole family will enjoy! I had a little more than a serving for 5 points. <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZP3eG8HCa7jZcN3YRqIJmlwwFbgtP7WZAV3Sd0QjPaMhnrCchpBp17ug3j9su10VIwGKDT7xJVMLi8X3DtrOdScVnbLte0D47-8SkC2JJifyZAn7ZlmmQRJDIkmbvORPJclm78CNkXWN/s1600-h/DSC01923.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384134045048866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZP3eG8HCa7jZcN3YRqIJmlwwFbgtP7WZAV3Sd0QjPaMhnrCchpBp17ug3j9su10VIwGKDT7xJVMLi8X3DtrOdScVnbLte0D47-8SkC2JJifyZAn7ZlmmQRJDIkmbvORPJclm78CNkXWN/s320/DSC01923.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> Creamy Potato Ham Bake 4 points/serving, makes 4 servings <ul style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold;"><li>16 oz raw shredded potatoes or thawed hash browns (I use Mr. Dee's)</li><li>1 full cup 97% fat-free lean ham</li><li>1 can green beans</li><li>1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes</li><li>1/4 tsp black pepper</li><li>1 can Healthy Request Cream of Celery soup</li><li>3 oz Velveeta Lite, cut up in small pieces</li></ul>Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Place mixture in sprayed 8X8 baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. </div> After supper I got back to work on the invites. DH was so nice to peel me an orange that I snacked on to satisfy my sweet tooth! (1 point) <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmegZ5Zf767VnXr5ECFLZyzDLh-YJSt9Cm-75Fj3dSaRXFjOV0lKYTnGxkO2IydGvfA2Qx81D-nUGx1ZiTVVmVissAdjZocNv68899fiBLA5Qes2GQPzR13J-WfE9jxXixMsesjxLe9Gpi/s1600-h/DSC01924.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384129022455778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmegZ5Zf767VnXr5ECFLZyzDLh-YJSt9Cm-75Fj3dSaRXFjOV0lKYTnGxkO2IydGvfA2Qx81D-nUGx1ZiTVVmVissAdjZocNv68899fiBLA5Qes2GQPzR13J-WfE9jxXixMsesjxLe9Gpi/s320/DSC01924.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> </div>Ok so I think there were some problems going on with my blog over the past 2-3 days. You may have gotten an error about Internet Explorer cannot open this page, operation aborted....yep not sure what I did, but I think it's fixed now! So I hope everything is running smoothly now for your reading pleasure! *Sigh* MONDAY'S STATS POINTS = 18 WATER = 154 oz EXERCISE = 20 min run PS I do welcome Cyclone fans/Iowa State Alum to my blog...but just know that I do NOT cheer for the clones!!! :) ha ha I'm a "black & gold" girl!!!

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