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 <strong>zit</strong> 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 <strong>HOT</strong> (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!<br /><br />So by the time I was done with my zit I got dressed and hit the gym for a measly <strong>15 minute run</strong>. Now I know that it better than nothing at all, but I am a little disappointed with myself, especially to do that on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wi</span> day nonetheless!<br /><br />Anyway...enough of that!<br /><br />My breakfast this morning was my "old faithful" <strong>oatmeal</strong> and an <strong>apple</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. 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;" /><br /><br />My mid morning snack was <strong>WW yogurt</strong> with <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MMmmm</span>!!<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;" /><br /><br />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...<strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">eeekkk</span></strong>!! 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...<strong>silly us</strong>!<br /><br />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 <strong>small banana</strong> for <strong>1 point.</strong><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 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">DH's</span> keys! I felt so bad!! I didn't want to eat too much because I knew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">wi</span> was only a few hours away. So I made some <strong>cauliflower with ff cheese</strong> and <strong>peeled an orange</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. <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;" /><br /><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;" /><br />After work I headed to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ww</span>. I had mixed feelings, I wasn't sure what to expect on the scale. Sometimes the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ww</span> scale is higher than mine at home, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">sometimes</span> it's lower. So I hopped on the scale and it said 167.2...was happy with that. That means I lost <strong>2.6lbs</strong> this week and<strong> 34.4</strong> total for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ww</span>! I hope to cross the 35 lb mark at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">ww</span> 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 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">definitely</span> not sick of tracking...I think I enjoy it. But I really want to focus on eating more "<strong>filling foods</strong>"!<br /><br />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 <strong>chicken <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">teriyaki</span> with broccoli</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. While that was cooking a snacked on a few <strong>reduced fat <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">ritz</span> crackers</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. I am not sure if I made the chicken <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">teriyaki</span> right 'cause it was just "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">ok</span>"...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;" /><br />Here is the recipe from the WW website:<br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="recipe_title">Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli</span><br /></span> </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><i>POINTS</i>® Value: <span>5</span> - Servings: <span> 4</span><br />Preparation Time: <span> 20 min</span> - Cooking Time: <span> 13 min</span> Level of Difficulty: <span> Easy</span><br /><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><!-- end insert top intro section with image box --></div><!-- end top intro section --> <div class="recipe_bod"><div class="recipe_int"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr height="7"> <td colspan="2"><br /></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>1 spray(s) cooking spray </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>2 medium garlic clove(s), minced </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></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><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>4 medium scallion(s), chopped (green and white parts) </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>1/2 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>2 tbsp teriyaki sauce </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>2 cup(s) cooked brown rice, regular or instant, kept hot </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></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.<br /><br /></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.<br /><br /></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><br /><br />While watching the Biggest Loser I had my dessert, a <strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">ww</span> fudge bar</strong> for <strong>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;" /></strong><br /><br />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!!<br /><br /><strong>TUESDAY'S STATS</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />POINTS = 17<br />WATER = 106 oz<br />EXERCISE = 15 min run<br /><br />I just want to give a shout out to one of my best friend's Sara & her husband....they welcomed a new baby girl, <strong>Emma Ann </strong>today around 8pm!!! Love u guys...can't wait to meet Emma!!<br /><br />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.....

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