Day 126 (Tuesday 3/10)

<p>Hey everyone! I think winter has returned to Iowa. Its only 12 degrees outside…bbbrrrrr!!!</p> <p>I am sad to report to you that I shut my alarm off like I do every morning, but I didn’t get up 5 minutes later like I always do….I rolled over and it was 7:15am!!! Woa…barely enough to get to work on time! No morning workout. </p> <p>I made breakfast in a rush and ate on the run. It consisted of <strong>oatmeal</strong> with <strong>1/4 c blueberries</strong> and a <strong>sliced gold delicious apple</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VDKaTNnyPP_FIM0pacqSlGVfvYk016LaYGRs-w_-8jhzmXDz49RDdhar09GQg3ucQKniVm9kLKjtxJc6LCPj8sLHcjnO0KeUXWVezNED7YBmjk1PkvZ1b6HsLrqPmTiCiSain8657tAu/s1600-h/DSC02022%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02022" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSoticUle7YxcdWOASAzKGozhiJ0th3sTmO_OyNn7e_jCg1r9TAitHjiyiSCYhwWwE4e9vCE8Vlqriq9OEYJDQ4TXCCacFWNWEBaXsKerieUABXNvHyMe2Dnx6ufeI-7wtc0FH5TNx9iRl/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02022" width="424" /></a></p> <p>The morning at work went really fast. A few of us worked on a few things for a baby shower for a fellow co-worker. It was fun! All this baby stuff lately has really given me the “itch”! But don’t get any ideas….I need to get to my goal weight and maintain for a while first before there are any babies on the way!</p> <p>I had my favorite snack around 11:30 this morning, <strong>sliced strawberries</strong>, <strong>ww vanilla yogurt</strong>, and <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLS7kg1cZEo2WmhtYBOhNaDCDekcSIgtW8afPj_NxXyxEwUa_YGINs-QOUJ_ZuKa8rR2x-iW2kLYqdOoi5oDj6_TdgC_779G0VAnQ8yNIHG5guIBkwtMzcEQygvpBaLyXtrmLB9VTTlbV6/s1600-h/DSC02023%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02023" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxIAIAR3w7xGGb8mCg1xFpYtCIHDmOQZpj8jflSZXg02_hNA538Z8wDulSDuzdC6PdbX0AIVl9-75Yzp_xXw8u5KXxUD28oIuwnWgmfMEB-egnAWBNrida8aTYJt0lhbs4ykj9rZJFhd5b/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02023" width="423" /></a></p> <p>Lunch today was inspired by <a href="http://dancingsweetpea.blogspot.com/">Dancing Sweet Pea</a>. She mentioned on her blog that she had tuna for lunch and I remembered how much I like chicken…the kind that is like tuna…I’m not sure what it’s called! But I made a chicken salad and cheese wrap for <strong>5 points</strong> along with <strong>1/2 serving of pretzel sticks</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong>. I didn’t have time to eat the applesauce. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTUHW4TK1o9Y0JhbouPKmd4vW_WTRWktWarqfZszWFWhUSP0wrlmPY8mkjjupSX-RYM2-o4VWooT2eQNTw31lTy9-22u8v_qRY5tcO7aPseeRaisKB_CDL4aC1LykL4OLafSe3u7rRL4a/s1600-h/DSC02024%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02024" border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARZ84MBqQqMn7RkcMaAK38pUqLSs2gjeswrm0Z3Al-EMXbNUjEuOcGyUgRURt7de26ApbsVlUmstxMj-gp-WTxw-c_95ybIwdLpaxTZBUXJt6kg9cLSQUiW6ExIDKHvo_Mb4wS_dGly-7/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02024" width="428" /></a> </p> <p>I had ww tonight. I was nervous for the wi…lately they have been all over the place…not very consistent. Well I am happy to report that I lost <strong>1.8lbs</strong> for a total (at ww) of <strong>36 lbs</strong>! I was glad to see that. I am hoping the scale at home starts to go down again. I have been stuck around 164 & 165 these past two weeks. I <strong>REALLY</strong> want to be out of the 160s by the time I leave for Florida next week. So that’s a pretty <strong>HEFTY</strong> goal for 1 week!</p> <p>WW was having a sale on their 2 point bars so I caved and bought the <strong>chocolate caramel</strong> ones. What a RIP OFF!!! I got 4 bars for $3.50 and that was a $1 off on sale! Need to pay better attention. They are just kinda like a candy bar. I would rather have some kinda of protein or fiber bar that has some nutritional value. I had to taste test one on the way home for <strong>2 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PRDv2Wn8xPLZ7crzKYbx1zpSe1272rt3WHnW6FfxF_SBAFtoQBNyDFuilcxmtj3HDj0IBIdbkhzM-fH2bBymO1GxGFOupMBPnVskY1uLV5n2x-s4LNUMUI5VNOYuV0fpOa4DOazImQ2E/s1600-h/DSC02028%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02028" border="0" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jBUUqSSlZp3IPphVo4dToPGVOZIxn6sEJo95LT8qSjh6hC0hW6IQ17oSaZD2_kUqCeonccEi0nP3dstcViF-rgcHGbIn6WwW-SA4KiHw9x9PI94AcSGRtAY2oAMSOAo7DcIpnxfV2xqE/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02028" width="433" /></a></p> <p>I decided to finish up our leftovers for supper. This is the last of the <strong>chili</strong> I made last week. But it was just as good as the first! Perfect for a cold March  night! I had <strong>1 cup</strong> for <strong>8 points</strong> along with a little <strong>cheese</strong> (added after the picture) for <strong>2 points</strong>. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAIoPH8jjXdexIfRLmi62tNGRYefnD4zUfMaonlTuPhgUKQg0p2kvcZLOPvZncranJfxKjkwHQFadwP3AxCOTf4saufUSTLSxuyfZjBjZk79JUJ6PTenh_gL_CfvDKv9r8Un9FN6I4ino/s1600-h/DSC02025%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02025" border="0" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKo-3mP8FRKxodeOEdYfnJY0noqcnMXS2vOdMzV2HkPMBcIh6gJKOKOWImx_m-3u8PHMKonv72dEs8ROMpUWEiiVBqhsSotX04ABPChlkcTKE6GNn14fs4JGznSwt59TDDsoQBumEgYAi/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02025" width="441" /></a> </p> <p>I finished up the wedding invite order while watching the BL. I still don’t understand why they couldn’t have shown those first few minutes last week. I think we all guessed that he lost enough weight to keep everyone there another week. Duh!!! After my BL I knew I needed to get a workout in, but it was already 9pm and the gym was closed so I decided to let Jillian give me a good workout. So I did <strong>level 1 of 30 day shred</strong>. It was a great workout…I am contemplating going to level 2 next time….I am sure it will be super hard…but I’m always in for a good butt kickin’!!</p> <p>Oh and check out what got me through my workout with Jillian….a new pair of hot pink asics gel nimbus 10!!! Love em!! They are so light and airy, I can’t wait to get running in these kickin’ shoes!!! :)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFC5my8O9vJBzIf7GGUTA20694BG7TpT8bcAt1VwuGCX1ynRPTwN_NczZstkg4ex63ylXw7CpIuhYHcmtMqjU8bT33xXS9ZEJZeQGPuulsF4slcVDLRhhGvkxKO2XI2jrbRA3Tc170oYK/s1600-h/DSC02026%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02026" border="0" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vuUqK9af1X4LVG4Gbh_DoB2f2kwRWgOqrqncREymbsMKmYK1QFkLa5InKc842MBBVbmxSID5lr-liW6iO4ABJmYKbDm3NPjsIt5LSST5ZxLEaDSFkyJb2m53DxQJ4TB5GedQfdsCA0jG/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02026" width="449" /></a></p> <p>I meant to share this a few days ago. Sunday I took  my measurements to see what happened to my body in the month of February. I was pleasantly surprised! I lost another 6 1/2 inches in 10 different places. The best was the each inch I lost off of each thigh!!! I guess even though the scale wasn’t going down like it had been in the first few months, my body was still changing.  </p> <p>Hope everyone is having a great week!!</p> <p><strong>TUESDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 24</p> <p>WATER = 154 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = 30 day shred dvd level 1 </p>

Day 126 (Tuesday 3/10)

Hey everyone! I think winter has returned to Iowa. Its only 12 degrees outside…bbbrrrrr!!! I am sad to report to you that I shut my alarm ...

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Day 125 (Monday 3/09)

<p>Hope everyone had a great Monday! </p> <p>I started mine out with a morning workout at the gym! I got in <strong>30 minutes</strong> on the <strong>cross ramp</strong> and it felt great! I have to say though my “arm pit” muscles are a tad sore…I think it’s from the push ups from 30 day shred on Sunday!</p> <p>Breakfast was great today thanks to the wonderful blueberries! I had <strong>oatmeal</strong> with <strong>1/4c blueberries</strong> and a <strong>sliced apple</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. I looked up and the smallest serving of blueberries you can have for 0 points is 1/4 c so that is what I tried this morning and it was just the right amount! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKpN2BVoZSIHtja18xiJp3ISvAdoZoIldA-oUh7Ymqp6xnP1Ymy147XrpoRZVMXJvLPMQnHNr0E_fiVd4sT-1tAAb7DaTK1j7WIBPd3MsXv0L-r5eKhMmXtgZmMp-iKJO81JMAad5wkWJC/s1600-h/DSC02017%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02017" border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSZUkY-v3ctAY9M13KNnAXdINY237o-q_R9NbvpRhDOB0HKC1V1aQogCrvAD8aVxsG6AiFnbzCmyeXSAPqJrU_dR9FZCX2oWTvq6M9zglEMHFwNvjZp38dX62vz9qkHmMBpuGojfUzXBd/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02017" width="414" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Mid morning I had the same snack as Friday…a <strong>sliced banana</strong> and <strong>strawberries</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8vR0Rdh5a1uoGxJi4TXsMh8piN_SrvaIjTJtQOFvUej57kGLuFFxKWbgau9HANLe7oV9FgPOVnrBxDRaNMfuBON9WEHf1D1eCoCDQ6Ef4eIrA1tR99d0BSSZYr0otsVpG6HidYqd3rez/s1600-h/DSC02018%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02018" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvcmuylI9T3qum_x9mCa6vsMH03BdcNdvFEA2Ohp0T1mJVZYfR5FfhO82FGpX4aFWEPsxhBUdMohw_00h9YM9wTIjyS3i19ccNAAo3FURGxyi_UPqvXxqJGAIiullzWKW8DEbtoEc31Rg/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02018" width="420" /></a> </p> <p>Lunch was a rush today! I like to tan on my lunch hours so I don’t have to go after work because they are always so much busier then (I think with everyone’s prom & spring break coming up!). But it sure doesn’t leave a lot of time to run home! But I made it. I had a <strong>ham turkey & cheese wrap</strong>, <strong>strawberry applesauce</strong>, <strong>ff ranch</strong>, and a <strong>sliced cucumber</strong> for<strong> 5 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxQ8eBhYBxLvZQUJGb8gy8Hvl1sofaQcpM-JAqC4ghaW6ntE0wj0AZxp6aZM8uMBBmdglMzVbwbPp-uRRhyphenhyphenX0cFYB_smkDGdPumUU1EqK8g-ozzVO1SUhNiueRrpFJ9M0S-IsyGk4Iqtf/s1600-h/DSC02019%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02019" border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8Qc65sQvY0ZmC83F11kH0dCkicMF5Te5vWo3ZBeX-NZFEsXlf-5541K-CF7C28_X5s14oaYC5pDU7hmw0GtytVVL6sTIP-lMJ1ZcD-BprA4hMCggnQH86euGQ7xRQw4eg38xq9euyk_O/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02019" width="423" /></a> </p> <p>I got groceries after work and stuck with my budget…I was quite proud of myself and so was DH! But man by the time I got home, got the groceries put away, and started supper it was already after 6:30 and I was hungry! I didn’t have an afternoon snack, but I did have an evening snack! My all time favorite, <strong>ww vanilla yogurt</strong>, <strong>strawberries</strong>, and <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>! This helped “tide” me over until supper was ready and DH got home. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDy6S3Bpdg40Ez5bMv9o6TRe7nJK0WkwTDNuWZyLOb2NMKK-HxIrYNvw13eoB08CxJLBgQ0SBqOXhR9iLVtZA4jEJI5R-lrYo-Oawk3ybc2RYMWvC6TtLZL5aIy4fg9wTHzAT9drANylq/s1600-h/DSC02020%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02020" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1p-HjbPAGlkSF1ZaNT3UvoUHpwuLE3IyJUxlsN0CXmnH65CvSI0tW3dY-GFJOkWwt1tp2c9RoO-p7-dMFNhwKN_RMf9OkwCAYJneZyL-MKh4mGpTuZQ8sVX1TCjltX1Rog5GUkZEC-tj/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02020" width="430" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>I was still pretty satisfied from my evening snack I couldn’t finish my supper! I ate my <strong>sweet potato fries</strong> & <strong>ketchup</strong> first (<strong>4 points</strong>) and could only eat half my <strong>baked chicken breast</strong> (<strong>2 points</strong>). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUyEQlAmuym2YcfhG3pmVsVeraEoL0fDh6uDiw9psHrS_Q7aYf8pO-lCJXvBcXhkWiaecjJOmbcqceA1QLojtvXHY_3n_UPg82PDqdapEec0x3Rx26ry6zODVgIjjw3J7bhusmqR8-2O1/s1600-h/DSC02021%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02021" border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUAKHIpLyC7as8ptRLBoTEpET5NLWk53ylyhBt2xFnpvZ1ngemTDzd0xEB_IDW8z3SC0u3DMpuJ2Xs6PToHeyzXB16xhGrsP3w6HLnk_wTifUbjAInYNtvu6MixDXvNKXYBGH5tYHv7HVD/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02021" width="444" /></a> </p> <p>I hope everyone has had a great start to their week. I think mine would be better if the stinkin’ scale would go down! I really want to be out of the 160s before I leave for Florida next Wednesday. We’ll see!</p> <p><strong>MONDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 20</p> <p>WATER = 130 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = 30 min cross ramp</p>

Day 125 (Monday 3/09)

Hope everyone had a great Monday! I started mine out with a morning workout at the gym! I got in 30 minutes on the cross ramp and it fel...

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