Days 122-123 (Friday 3/6 & Saturday 3/7)

<p>Hello everyone and happy weekend!</p> <p>For some reason I was STARVING on Friday!! Here is a quick recap:</p> <p>Third time’s a charm!! Got in <strong>31 minutes</strong> on the <strong>cross ramp</strong> this morning! Breakfast was <strong>oatmeal</strong> and a <strong>sliced apple</strong> for<strong> 3 points. </strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXtOwbqr39R0DUxYGclgR7BhARUDMVtobk9y5fQSBKYGqoVT7AmaU4g3wCMUxk7GoLNVvbEXauciTr3iu6vux5shPfFsApzx9crxJtHJRTAzB5MEWx2S0qIN3GAZKz7bARe1mYxOM2xmvu/s1600-h/DSC02000%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02000" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-Ie5Qfw519kx4rPSdwt5bfjbq93e2hDNKV7Ah_bCpTB25_PlAiEOhTReoF5OWnUcRjBY0Xuy5eLVcgUVzJ6FzlZ8s9TnTxQFL6OyOngjn3lccALGUWJ-4K_c2T40iey1ncDiFfYb1Sb6/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02000" width="400" /></a></p> <p>My morning snack was a mix of a <strong>sliced banana</strong> and <strong>strawberries</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-osoWcVZrjKwZMXAmCJ5LNeURnMwp7lsUav3qmSgjG0rwIgX4Tk3-xVn4UR-P-QhBW8ZfB3C0MAVznUl1rKXi-zzpKD_k7dQausB77O_X4iHQINEw8AsxxV59i-iXbzy8IrOOwBNTMQM/s1600-h/DSC02001%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02001" border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippO-xbNtBOOjLT52_3j2k63dWN2PA_nckWhGmrGyHELsB-J0_2W2OgatnDcBYAmAoZOLXarRXfHnzBY67qhpEgfE1npjH9qyzwE1KBaDN7TEslpdOsGi-pP49S8r3t7FGpElALcAiCZ6E/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02001" width="408" /></a></p> <p>I could hardly wait for lunch. Not sure why I was so hungry?!? I made a <strong>smart one’s cheese pizza</strong> for<strong> 7 points</strong>. But while that was cooking I snacked on some <strong>honey nut cheerios</strong> and a few bites of <strong>peanut butter</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. Why Darci…why??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbamZcAwSFor3TSGb9e_QO1qOaa3SMpshK0HFroaOh0KWzSUXEJdH9IlsyVJ__8i_Wx72x8ZKyDcq1fifCQIbCZ497f4jMWJDimJs6AJ5iUH2lGRA6_t9W8Kd3-YLbX9KCHQ7IXuVIJKa/s1600-h/DSC02002%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02002" border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhL7jKKZxrvixxMfhGaEV0Q4JzA47z7ZIbWb0c0tkZQenOf1Z2RbC1RkTg6vnbpZkbWrugRuc_Nnf4Y22wK78u6i5hwK_1U2ZtMy8DWqNzz0x0YCuNHwaFIMA1OIG4mbcNW4mSRNP-NMV/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02002" width="413" /></a></p> <p>You would think all those points would’ve filled me up….but nope I had to have desert before heading back to work. A <strong>skinny cow ice cream sandwich</strong> for<strong> 2 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5N4LWOmGOPk03yhBIuUwS7dnqnGRSaFIYiMuqnKbaZ3Imjgl_USGnSyh2SJRMdXmZcEmhpbsEvhNvHlnowIpe_heWaKIVS9g5SNEOF51dtTkiC5hWRdL3nPTXrU1MYuI_ZSkwIcWrnjO/s1600-h/DSC02003%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02003" border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixITajXNktDtZ9h90OeihvDXSSoLjbqUdBQmerlNI-uDzpxHJuumtmntknjDdqHbmCC2wOKJsOK3MNTVBns7Sd0ysU1JcWAzQ1JU7a6w25BOon0DIoHDRkacYSEpe130aMmggc9HDW7l7z/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02003" width="419" /></a></p> <p>A fellow ww co-worker brought around some <strong>brownies</strong> she made with “<strong>no pudge</strong>” brownie mix. I’ve never heard of it before, but definately going to check it out! This little guy was 1/2 –1 point…so I counted <strong>1 point</strong> to go high. Mmmm I love chocolate! Thanks Melissa!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTO7pXgOivwDMToykMAddIcx0NkO7A0Nhk_tQ4CBV3uQiL6PXWh5tRPGv5uOCPq1VbFuxExAOUF2TKlCgFflnWinnkuSXhtvpGQ6z5Wk55cv73Sw2x5GU8idxfLCuXhngpnRDjbVQJd3K/s1600-h/DSC02005%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02005" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73FMRC9x7qFghzxW8GEKO6el7Ki_Dvs08vyvHmcDWcZH7w2wvY6iLMeTBJDiYQ2tvxyLp6RiVk02qVWSe5gQmHy603hTrD0zeQkvhtjhm9c3W8rt-w2TkS07drn-aAYu7ZCIBNqhr72wj/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02005" width="424" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>After work I did some running around and got home around 6pm, chatted with DH for a while, and then we had to run a few errands. I snatched a <strong>peanut butter fiber</strong> one bar for <strong>3 points</strong>. And DH got me a<strong> jr. frosty</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>. We ended up coming home early ‘cause my sister stopped over for a while. By the time they left it was after 8pm and we still hadn’t had supper. I ate a quick bowl of <strong>honey nut cheerios</strong> for <strong>6 points</strong>. And was asleep before 9pm!! Not sure why I was so tired…maybe it was all that food I ate!</p> <p><strong>FRIDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 34/23 (ouch!)</p> <p>WATER = 106 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = 31 min cross ramp</p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4">SATURDAY</font></strong></p> <p>Today I shopped! But I was also good…food & budget!! I am so proud of myself!!</p> <p>I got up early and did a few things around the house and then hit the gym at 8am when they opened and got in a <strong>21 minute run</strong> before me and two of my friends/co-workers headed to Des Moines (about 1.5 hours away) for a day of shopping!</p> <p>Got ready quick at the gym….check out my new hat! Nice to cover my “gym hair” for the day! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCihgUFVBg7ZaJWgrm4PpwDfjKPOjm57ek0PteT2UNFEt9E_QFgM8IEFnUaNMImn6UpW33zBNGzgg1EKruTwOBRFdjoy8XH-yEuO8roncUgG-AQKrWCUm2WWOVutAL3DWlHYGeU7ztOU0/s1600-h/DSC02014%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02014" border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4BYfLtVO0cw8v8CimjJNvBXWCvV_96jTPy8jnTLjgYfIOpmgyyFKFhsQpjJ5d4MO1naV64Xc3IS1qMX9cbrJoW7RjTe5aJkls_RppTOjzC7xbVNQlZ5VXMdmK9i7KxMPHbS7GzEZ0YRv/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02014" width="454" /></a>Once I was ready the gym people were nice enough to let me use their microwave to make my <strong>oatmeal</strong>! I didn’t have time to run back home or over to my office so it worked out great! So I ate it on the run along with my all time favorite…an <strong>apple</strong> for a total of <strong>3 points. </strong>Since it was “on the run” I didn’t get a picture. </p> <p>I picked up my two friends and we hit the road. We had a great time and got some great deals! I was actually good…budget wise too! DH was proud! Oh and get this…I was in the Gap dressing room with my two friends just waiting outside the door and I was hoping 10s would fit…but wasn’t 100% sure since I only lost 5 lbs in Feb. Well I slipped into a pair of 10 long jeans, zipped, and buttoned them and without thinking squealed “<strong>THE 10’s FIT</strong>”!! I felt a little silly…but that was completely gone, because I felt great!! I didn’t buy the jeans though because that is my reward for being 160 and I’m not there yet. But I did get a pair of pin striped capris…well longer ones…I can’t remember what they’re called. But they were size 10!!! :D I was on CLOUD 9!!!</p> <p>We had lunch at the food court so that made it easy to stay OP. I had a <strong>6 inch turkey sub</strong> with diet coke for <strong>5 points</strong>. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA_ASk8fllX2W73sJ-DfC9l6BSJqGj-tmGcLquDzej0CsLvYRG9aj6dKR5nUER0j6Tk9rqlbIbQrwcxDO-uSTQrA2X7HIHioPBRllOtDLG-DyaboVApdMPfLleyjz1n5SXEnHpG57p9pz7/s1600-h/DSC02006%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02006" border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNy_MZLXdgxXkw38LmUMIuu39LCItliMpeUPiZnLOH88sg8TWWFMvs229vqHVI58LzpF9FjFoxPeW_31QV-Mud0lKAFntOJnJdbY1VGFcriUPjc6woW5cKaNgGWA6u1p6uZngoH36b11-T/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02006" width="469" /></a>After the mall we hit Sam’s Club and I stocked up on fiber one bars, blue berries, strawberries, and string cheese! Gotta love buying in bulk! On the way home I snacked on a<strong> fiber one bar</strong>, <strong>banana</strong>, and <strong>string cheese</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>.  </p> <p>Got back home around 8pm and realized I had a lot of points left over, so while catching up on all your lovely blogs I snacked on some <strong>strawberries</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1DS-qIM0lv2aMJWZz3zgHsTn1Xj1IbnR8QJB_r06Oc98Dtu6HvocjR4005GyeIZ_7KYsWa_gFbYLrjT_iqBpcReRmjXt8zjzBYIMT9rd-NairWl7s6005t53FhkGrdtmeGXtmRZorvey/s1600-h/DSC02008%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02008" border="0" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlTpHEpfT5XZBuc9yYYdT8r0Z_CAwKokkuQ4MzijP2Spr_4TYf8GrbHFS1-XP9eskcXjKN8yIkqV95q0mYsfRNvWZjwYTBYps4Ep-ND_LG3xfD2MgUTnujh646fRrc0wrCVSuPcshkGMo/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02008" width="475" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>DH is helping a friend repair his floor so I am just waiting for him to come home. I have quite a few points left over, but its almost 10 and I really don’t want to eat this late and I’m really not that hungry. So we’ll see what happens!</p> <p><strong>FRIDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 13/23</p> <p>WATER = 82 OZ</p> <p>EXERCISE = 21 min run & lots of walking around 2 malls!!</p> <p>G’nite everyone in blog land! I hope you’re having a super, FAB weekend!</p>

Days 122-123 (Friday 3/6 & Saturday 3/7)

Hello everyone and happy weekend! For some reason I was STARVING on Friday!! Here is a quick recap: Third time’s a charm!! Got in 31 min...

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Day 122 (Thursday 3/5)

Look out...I'm on a roll!! Ha ha! Two mornings in a row now I've made it to the gym! Now this morning was a bit short because I decided to ignore my alarm and woke up in a <strong>panic</strong> 45 minutes later! But I still made it and got in a <strong>20 minute run</strong>! <div><div><div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Breakfast was a repeat of Wednesday...<strong>oatmeal w/blueberri</strong>es and a <strong>sliced apple</strong> for<strong> 4 points</strong>! Sadly now the fresh fruit donations from my boss are gone! Thanks again Angie! But blueberries will <strong>definitely</strong> be on my grocery list next week. Love those little guys!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908122664101986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnXau7Unzqq9eWh8Gs3ZEi61BHnS9k4kb2Hc6_jYbFAvd4iQtcsmyKgsZwP8uBTFsoxat1V4gDVWqAeVv7-Ew0-mepThYnpBirQJsfxEp3CPa-sCnkhpvtOX0IapNFmIUXDn8Mva-W_v1/s320/DSC01992.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I was so excited for my morning snack today! Nothing new, but my FAVORITE! <strong>1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries, 1/4 c grape nuts, </strong>and a<strong> ww vanilla yogurt for 3 points</strong>!! Mmmmmm!! Love this stuff!! Evidently I was so excited I forgot to take a picture!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The other day I realized I had a bunch of cans of Progresso soup I hadn't eaten in a while. So for lunch today I decided to have one of those. I had the <strong>chicken noodle</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong> with <strong>5 ff saltine crackers</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong>. And of all days to eat soup...it's like <strong>60 degrees</strong> outside! It was good and hit the spot anyway!</div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908110575610754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SiY9iYJQHA0RYRp6IAu945af0ebNFH05hloNlsfpSWhlWaGrnGPdotfQ8WJ_FX8r_nHu77dPw0DgCmrrkU3BXO1ELm3wLJaJFyJRtBzWfYBVP61BB4EtL45-aFsRQpnVwxHk7U4WVlZM/s320/DSC01993.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div> </div><div>I grabbed another one of those <strong>100 calorie packs of Oreo snack cakes</strong> for an afternoon snack. I knew I would be hungry after having a light lunch. And by 3pm I was! (or so I thought anyway!) So I snacked on these three little yummy guys for <strong>2 points</strong>. And I did good...I enjoyed them and didn't inhale them down in a hurry like someone was going to steal them! :) <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908105069498626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZjS8UGPt8sGfdQ9RNXhgqOjiAQiwDsOlWDMrlwD26sxiw3HSMRivkmc4wKI2MLOY2z3lHvK38sQ1H7eyZglMh-83H1S-tz2tSBczrVDRFgiRUNryIJ2ec-Vvqn8L_942FNUj99Jj0iSZ/s320/DSC01995.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>After work I headed home, got DH off the couch, and went outside to our beautiful weather we were having and took a walk! Wait....we took Abby to! :) She was on cloud nine just prancing right along! Total we were gone for about <strong>25 minutes</strong>. Nice walk...makes me SO excited for spring/summer! Before we went out though I grabbed an <strong>apple</strong> (<strong>1 point</strong>) for a quick snack since supper was going to be later due to the walk.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908093416814354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlGIAVDNC25MULhMLxwqswY3TO-3Ye2wj4HpSSzsQh3_HvD8rIR1zgRwM88ASOwowLVVz6XPPfDO-smyYRPBspW6dQP7fWrSaHeLWZR3yPTHDi81PXZ5gHu7IMsmeiJX9_aI8BjHoNoMN/s320/DSC01996.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />I knew I wanted to grill tonight. A few nights ago a neighbor was grilling and it smelled SO good! I got the "itch"!! So tonight I made <strong>chicken teriyaki skewers</strong> with <strong>broccoli</strong> and side of <strong>brown rice</strong> for a total of <strong>7 points</strong>. Well my grilling wishes didn't quick come true. I think we were out of propane because the grill didn't get over 250 degrees...not near warm enough to grill chicken. So I turned the oven on and popped them in there to finish off the cooking. Oh well, soon enough we'll be able to grill!</div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908080863405410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3o78DObHgtLgvgjI2bGgtmjzDHC1VvPdP8PZ4CsC4WnZMjUqtPYCh6r5-o06rv6OgFZGW1pXrL5-OHsxFeu5Lu9wzbpacPZbhEzKLffTktT4zr866W0-EslHjIOVBIoU3dQqRQyZornOe/s320/DSC01997.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div></div></div></div><br /><p> </p><p><strong>THURSDAY'S STATS</strong></p><p>POINTS = 20/23</p><p>WATER = 130 oz</p><p>EXERCISE = 20 min run & 25 min walk</p><p> </p><p>DH just got called into work. :( I guess that why he gets paid the big buck. *sigh* So I'm signing off and going to get my gym bag packed and hit the hay early to get in some good zzzzz's so I can get up early to get in a nice LONG workout!</p><p> </p><p>Nite bloggies!!</p>

Day 122 (Thursday 3/5)

Look out...I'm on a roll!! Ha ha! Two mornings in a row now I've made it to the gym! Now this morning was a bit short because I deci...

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Day 121 (Wednesday 3/4)

I did it!!! I got up Wednesday morning and got in a GREAT workout!! I <span style="font-weight: bold;">ran </span>for <span style="font-weight: bold;">20 minutes</span> and then did <span style="font-weight: bold;">20 minutes</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">leg weights</span>. Felt <span style="font-weight: bold;">AMAZING</span>!!!<br /><br />I "<span style="font-weight: bold;">spiced</span>" up my breakfast a bit this morning by adding a few <span style="font-weight: bold;">blueberries </span>to my oatmeal....thanks to my director who was going out of town and gave me a bunch of her produce she knew wouldn't make it till she got back. I was quite hesitant...I'm a bit of a "<span style="font-weight: bold;">picky pants</span>", but I loved it! So my <span style="font-weight: bold;">oatmeal </span>with <span style="font-weight: bold;">blueberries </span>and a <span style="font-weight: bold;">sliced apple</span> totaled <span style="font-weight: bold;">4 points</span> for breakfast.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqObs8LnjMgEursfly1Qvlwf4KmYjuJR2d-0zz1rtv94Pw4Ybea_3VKfHkzIvIqQyjP1JaC6FxXlyY2EpZlUuSkteT7YmzOkd76842DjJY6UYnPZSI3OSFYoHHpSRqGutPjMFxQu0xIQJ/s1600-h/DSC01984.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798969438372850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqObs8LnjMgEursfly1Qvlwf4KmYjuJR2d-0zz1rtv94Pw4Ybea_3VKfHkzIvIqQyjP1JaC6FxXlyY2EpZlUuSkteT7YmzOkd76842DjJY6UYnPZSI3OSFYoHHpSRqGutPjMFxQu0xIQJ/s320/DSC01984.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />My morning snack was also thanks to my director....THANK YOU!!! Fresh (free!) <span style="font-weight: bold;">pineapple</span>!! One of my favorite fruits!!! I think it was probably 1.5 cups, so I counted <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span> for it. Mmmm!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-ulxL6VmyrVE6JIBXopXY-HgskRuBLB21QsZuHJVuSNhT6nH-IF8VpNaJTX9289av4kj6Lm0MQ0cBRDi_13a2x3rWnmjocv8i8VNp19iUUObUBNQubw3sm3MJNzKP44aKFshdcrWaMFP/s1600-h/DSC01986.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798246016555570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-ulxL6VmyrVE6JIBXopXY-HgskRuBLB21QsZuHJVuSNhT6nH-IF8VpNaJTX9289av4kj6Lm0MQ0cBRDi_13a2x3rWnmjocv8i8VNp19iUUObUBNQubw3sm3MJNzKP44aKFshdcrWaMFP/s320/DSC01986.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />It is so nice out here in Iowa today! Over 50 degrees....aaahhh!! Just getting me ready for Florida in two weeks!! Speaking of FL I got in a tan today on my lunch and went home and had a FAST lunch before I had to be back to the office. I had a <span style="font-weight: bold;">ham, turkey, & chees</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">e wrap</span> with a side of a <span style="font-weight: bold;">sliced cucumber</span> with some <span style="font-weight: bold;">ff ranch</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">4 points</span>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhhv2CjkNCgVTH6302aPuIYL_rgYT8ubEg2tkLYpBvLJJFdKyi0Heava9rPYjsaKqcCNLyBaCFl-eITFy8kPJPzH1BiWyFKKK-u3DOwqeC9icxECeRrlw06UFlx9Y1yd8YglGj7PUID3b/s1600-h/DSC01987.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798243192658434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhhv2CjkNCgVTH6302aPuIYL_rgYT8ubEg2tkLYpBvLJJFdKyi0Heava9rPYjsaKqcCNLyBaCFl-eITFy8kPJPzH1BiWyFKKK-u3DOwqeC9icxECeRrlw06UFlx9Y1yd8YglGj7PUID3b/s320/DSC01987.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />After work I headed to the grocery store. They have 15% off all food in the health section on Wednesdays so I had to take advantage of that! I also got some strawberries! <span style="font-weight: bold;">4lbs for $5.98</span>!! What a deal! And boy were they good!<br /><br />When I got home I had the munchies so what do I do? Grab the jar of PB! Ugh...I think after reading Krista's blog about not eating <span style="font-weight: bold;">peanut butter</span> for Lent makes me want it! I need to get rid of the jar...it's dangerous! I think I ate about <span style="font-weight: bold;">5 points</span> worth.<br /><br />The strawberries ended up being my "supper". I had <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 1/2c sliced strawberries</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">1/4c grape nuts</span>, & a <span style="font-weight: bold;">ww vanilla yogurt</span> for<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 3 points</span>. This is SO filling!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjXc-yGqpMRyPyv0MuJk4BKISSSc3h8oRWcAid7IIFZ35we6PacbToKYkLq0K1Ut__kf4-e-VLypVg_kJJT9tO4bifba2JIOHStTZFH9amUOkS0DHLYyimPQ2bB63t11XUA4NMH1rK-3P/s1600-h/DSC01988.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798239286279650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjXc-yGqpMRyPyv0MuJk4BKISSSc3h8oRWcAid7IIFZ35we6PacbToKYkLq0K1Ut__kf4-e-VLypVg_kJJT9tO4bifba2JIOHStTZFH9amUOkS0DHLYyimPQ2bB63t11XUA4NMH1rK-3P/s320/DSC01988.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>This is something else I picked up at the grocery store on Wednesday. They were on sale for $4.48 and I had a $1 off coupon! What a deal! So this was my "desert" for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEFQ17bsqCSiw2pCBEX7lsQznTkacDUCxrBgOdD10y04mnlIMzdXITtv2oQa3lLQxmkakBpepRPACIOGGVCXOpDjRBuRjKa8rNWsuOJmciK8YTrFkjfPjvszEbDMAelzAH16bxBjTMir3/s1600-h/DSC01990.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798231794016994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEFQ17bsqCSiw2pCBEX7lsQznTkacDUCxrBgOdD10y04mnlIMzdXITtv2oQa3lLQxmkakBpepRPACIOGGVCXOpDjRBuRjKa8rNWsuOJmciK8YTrFkjfPjvszEbDMAelzAH16bxBjTMir3/s320/DSC01990.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5SZaBFvLfu7yfWaEmFeM2kj02uF3TTSd_NprTB57P1NTDuFrsCD1_tN8_jZVu5zulJqwJqWMG86mg30UrVslQtywu8ftvSkjDHyuwUplqYUu46hKPusrLcNsbw0JHb9Q4dhEFEQLYFgP/s1600-h/DSC01991.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798226051847714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5SZaBFvLfu7yfWaEmFeM2kj02uF3TTSd_NprTB57P1NTDuFrsCD1_tN8_jZVu5zulJqwJqWMG86mg30UrVslQtywu8ftvSkjDHyuwUplqYUu46hKPusrLcNsbw0JHb9Q4dhEFEQLYFgP/s320/DSC01991.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />I forgot to share this in Tuesday's post. But I got my 16 week award, the clapping hand, aka "stay and succeed award"! Another addition to my key chain!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOx_ZjaE0lnECygbL0KKxkIWdAWwOkMjMBS43ixCiTLDPvf_FSSXa2l_xJXPNAo-wpmZlCh6DN-L1C5I-tI2K3A1XM0F5H_YdEhwWxNltxELSfeYdlyUVm9CJ37oOTlhnw0TTQBvdBYIj/s1600-h/DSC01985.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798970420187634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOx_ZjaE0lnECygbL0KKxkIWdAWwOkMjMBS43ixCiTLDPvf_FSSXa2l_xJXPNAo-wpmZlCh6DN-L1C5I-tI2K3A1XM0F5H_YdEhwWxNltxELSfeYdlyUVm9CJ37oOTlhnw0TTQBvdBYIj/s320/DSC01985.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WEDNESDAY'S STATS</span><br /><br />POINTS = 20/23<br />WATER = 106 oz<br />EXERCISE = 20 min run & 20 min leg weights

Day 121 (Wednesday 3/4)

I did it!!! I got up Wednesday morning and got in a GREAT workout!! I ran for 20 minutes and then did 20 minutes of leg weights . Felt AMA...

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Day 120 (Tuesday 3/3)

I woke up in a panic this morning. I couldn't remember what time my dentist appointment was. Was it 7:30....8:00.....8:30....for the life of me I couldn't remember and didn't want to get there too early and then have to sit and wait (dentist is 25 minutes away). With a wet head at 7am I called and they said I was at 8am. Relief! Didn't have to go with a wet head!!<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div></div><div>I got to eat breakfast with DH this morning. It was so nice!!! I had <strong>oatmeal</strong> and an<strong> english muffin w/cream cheese</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>. And had to jet off to the dentist.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309170164089412930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6x0LIvkPX2WwybhNZB5gmZVJ7B9eZzaElBaOZ3FpDpOps2hOr2t8EibwF3EcQvFxljMmCspdCwFg_iB-tLnnD86-BOxi9lopCvANbDcKvly9Kdwb_WPoVNAVef4hWGBXz7rZDWyROy3jx/s320/DSC01977.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div></div><div> </div><div>But man, the dentist is no fun! I had two fillings. Ouch! Better to get them taken care of though I guess. I have to go back a few more times for more fillings. I didn't have ANY cavities until I was 19 and now I'm getting TONS. No fair!<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>I didn't get to work till about 10am and just felt really sluggish. It almost felt like the whole left side of my face was numb...like I had a droopey eye. And then the numbness started to ware off and boy is that side of my mouth SORE!!<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>Around noon I decided to have my regular morning snack of a <strong>ww yog</strong>urt with <strong>1/4c grape nuts for 2 points</strong>...but I let the grape nuts sit in the yogurt longer than normal so they could soft to not bother my teeth.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309170152406563426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOU_hqTKQYhVuktTEslsjWaVEWd-6D0pyRhnREWWS8rOJhyphenhyphenAymrsvAxfWkfxFUnZlGqCKokBZRu0UVcFkE-cJK4KcvqjqDWaVjlhbrmUNX0tqREbkHSlt4HB2HZFRBCSXzJRBHTgoZUhEr/s320/DSC01978.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I always have a light lunch on Tuesdays since I weigh in at 5pm. I had a <strong>sliced cucumber with ff ranch, ham & turkey slices, and 1 slice of ff</strong> <strong>cheese</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169648575410786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1PjVqZReXUq-1hcB6V7GhMb-u6FXTYukxam2x41GAStJtFzr1iPsh0JLpbCzf7CbuZHubBJDM5AUgJcyqcsNI6udKbSA-Lxdm0Nkg9FY3AmEQDDW8LKMzoTHdfCBYpngC3r2bczwhs0Y/s320/DSC01979.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169645988511922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOC_9ebqAgzTzoemDk_DIwp-CafMCTD0WrSef_-KvBvBqLclM9A0s2gpStGaGi9HDGQk7aKzDrMqJbVm0eC09M7LK21Io4iaS7ZC4XF80CfUObQPY8BYuzfhJiQ2miuPrmNAdYcqPfwxw/s320/DSC01980.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br />After I entered my lunch in my food diary spreadsheet I looked over my weight tracking spreadsheet and added up how much I lost each month, just 'cause I was curious: </div><div> </div><div><br />November: -12.5 lbs</div><div>December: -11 lbs</div><div>January: -9.5 lbs</div><div>February: -5 lbs </div><div> </div><div><br />What a dramatic change I had in February!! Now I know I can contribute that to not working out as much (ie sleeping in) and not eating on plan on a LOT of days in February. Makes me sad to see that measly little 5lbs!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>But I've come to the conclusion I'm not going to let it get me down. I am going to push forward and try to have an AWESOME month of March!!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Speaking of March...here's a recap of February goals!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">February Goals</span> </div><div> </div><div><br />1. Try 2 new WW friendly recipes - DONE!! I tried chicken teriyaki & sweet potato fries<br />2. Eat less in the evenings - I think this is going to be a constant goal for me...but I did ok in Feb.<br />3. Workout 6days/week - total I worked out 16/28 days in February - NEED to do better in March!<br />4. 161lbs by 2/28/09 - didn't hit this goal...missed by 3lbs.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>And here are my <span style="font-weight: bold;">March goals</span>: </div><div> </div><div><br />1. No Cool Whip for Lent<br />2. Eat smart/sensible while on vacation 3/18-3/25<br />3. Workout 6 days/week<br />4. 158 lbs by 3/31/09<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>WI tonight was pretty much expected....gain of .2 lbs. Not too bad though for all that salt I ate over the past two days!! The meeting was great though and got me totally pumped for the week. We even got a free sample of a <strong>mint cookie crisp mini bar</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong>.<br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169641250412498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrA3AvngtSIsyE4NGoOFbNXkhtmhxsU4Bv3qkHBc12m0zkBEIvKnX6tptDJj8okCwntRo5YEN-wiCpLdQFtdaxXT9-tU3TUBPlFN7x4NHzikPHznILZAv4si8lYC18vyRSk1Ls1u_4PkZ/s320/DSC01981.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div></div><div><br />When I got home I heated up some leftover <strong>chili</strong> from Saturday along with a few <strong>saltine crackers</strong> for<strong> 9 points</strong>. </div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169628723924178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz767RARa-u2NB3jDOTtPVeG8xk5_z5ccrYwNayIFrjMptmCMBWFec9N8JLzZhc7nQj8_13q5NPpoI85DMZN8xmk8b_C6zLmwha7hJDucgwLiGS_esz7r-vxNLXdTBnB3xLF3K1ZrfvoY5/s320/DSC01982.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br />My sweet tooth got the best of me while watching the BL. So I had <strong>100 cal pack of oreo snack cakes</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. Speaking of BL I was pretty po'ed that it was to be continued. I hate that! But was happy to see a part 2 of "after the final rose" is on! :)<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169615123668370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0zNaMXblRBpMwDo2CpyvFH8lv2F2ywFIc_QPGl2hd8yjOFYMKkBsMXVNCF-tFABV7QpP_LcoEPCYHzsa4zLQaT8KP4F5YmLr_SBOHAOGvtqbPmJSy3EOyCcH637zuSe2gIuNOY71DpLi/s320/DSC01983.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br /><div style="font-weight: bold;">TUESDAY'S STATS</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>POINTS = 21</div><div>WATER = 130 oz</div><div>EXERCISE = 47 min cross ramp</div></div></div></div>

Day 120 (Tuesday 3/3)

I woke up in a panic this morning. I couldn't remember what time my dentist appointment was. Was it 7:30....8:00.....8:30....for the lif...

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Day 119 (Monday 3/2)

Hope everyone had a great Monday!!<br /><br />Today started out quite slow. Once again I battled with myself to get outta bad and the bed won. So no morning work out for me.<br /><br />I ate breakfast in front of the tv...cold cereal again! I love <span style="font-weight: bold;">honey nut cheerios</span> and for some reason between last night and this morning I couldn't get enough of 'em! I counted <span style="font-weight: bold;">6 points</span> for the serving that I had for breakfast.<br /><br />It was hard to go to work this morning. I wanted it to be Sunday again and be lazy with DH, unfortunately that wasn't the case. It was a pretty good day at work though, so that's good.<br /><br />Mid morning I ate the usual <span style="font-weight: bold;">ww yogurt</span> with <span style="font-weight: bold;">1/4c grape nuts</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>.<br /><br />Lunch was a repeat of Friday. Couldn't let the taco meat go bad! :p So I had <span style="font-weight: bold;">two tacos</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">9 points</span>. I am hoping those two "heavy" tacos don't hurt my wi tomorrow. I'm nervous after Sunday's eats.<br /><br />Once again those tacos kept me full so I didn't have an afternoon snack. Well wait, I did have a <span style="font-weight: bold;">can of diet sunkist</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">0 points</span>! Mmmm it's my favorite!<br /><br />After work I headed home to start working on a wedding invitation order and supper. I was really wishy-washy on what I wanted. I thought I wanted a bacon chicken ranch wrap, but nope. I made one for DH anyway...so I had some <span style="font-weight: bold;">sweet potato fries</span> with a side of <span style="font-weight: bold;">ketchup </span>for <span style="font-weight: bold;">5 points</span>. I also had a few bites of DH's <span style="font-weight: bold;">plain baked potato</span> for let's say...<span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>.<br /><br />While watching the Bachelor I had a<span style="font-weight: bold;"> few pretzels</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 point </span>and a <span style="font-weight: bold;">ww fudge bar</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 point</span>. Carbs & salt....not a good combo the day before a wi.<br /><br />Ok...so did you guys watch the Bachelor??? I couldn't believe it. I was, at first, so happy that he picked Melissa and then come to find out he's dumping her and wants Molly back. Dude, you need to <span style="font-weight: bold;">make up your mind</span>!! Uuuugggghhh...I think I say it at the end of every season...I'm not going to get hooked next time!<br /><br />Anyway...sorry for the short boring post, need to get cracking on a few things here at work and wi's tonight...I'm so nervous....keep the fingers crossed for <span style="font-weight: bold;">NO GAIN</span>!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MONDAY'S STATS</span><br /><br />POINTS = 26<br />WATER = 130 oz<br />EXERCISE = none

Day 119 (Monday 3/2)

Hope everyone had a great Monday!! Today started out quite slow. Once again I battled with myself to get outta bad and the bed won. So no m...

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Day 118( Sunday 3/1)

It's March!!! Wow does time fly!! :)<br /><br />Well I don't have a whole lot of good news to report to you about my Sunday eats. I took <span style="font-weight: bold;">ZERO </span>pictures and ate <span style="font-weight: bold;">39 points</span>....that's 16 <span style="font-weight: bold;">too many</span>!!<br /><br />My day started out great, I hit the gym for a <span style="font-weight: bold;">30 minute run</span> and then came home and DH and I <span style="font-style: italic;">hurried </span>off to me his family for brunch. They decided they wanted to go to a local buffet...uuuggghhh. I cringe at that word...<span style="font-weight: bold;">buffet</span>. I did pretty well I think...hit the salad bar for veggies and fruit, had one chicken leg w/o the skin, and a very small ice cream cone. Not too bad!<br /><br />Then we got some of our "household" necessities at Wally-World (not a favorite on my list!)...which included some beef jerky & 100 cal pack of oreo snack snacks. Which of course I had to try one right away...AWESOME!<br /><br />When we got home I was definitely ready for a nap. For some reason my run today totally wore me out! But before I laid down, for some reason, had to raid the cupboards and eat some cinnamon/sugar cereal (while reading fitness/food blogs..."duh darci")and a laffy taffy! Don't ask why...maybe it's cause tom is just around the corner.<br /><br />Took at 2.5 hour nap!! I couldn't believe it when I woke up and the clock said 5pm!! I almost felt more sluggish after I got up than before I went down for the nap...hate that.<br /><br />DH & I watched "The Happening" while eating some <span style="font-weight: bold;">BUTTER </span>popcorn (not <span style="font-weight: bold;">ff</span>) and a diet sunkist. That movie kinda gave me the creeps. I'm not a "scary movie person" at all!!<br /><br />After the movie I thought I was still hungry so I had a bowl of <span style="font-weight: bold;">WAY TOO MUCH</span> cereal...honeynut cheerioes!! Why do I do things like this to myself?!?!?<br /><br />But it's Monday now and it's a new day!! *sigh*

Day 118( Sunday 3/1)

It's March!!! Wow does time fly!! :) Well I don't have a whole lot of good news to report to you about my Sunday eats. I took ZERO p...

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Day 117 (Saturday 2/28)

<div align="left">Happy weekend to everyone!! </div><div align="left"><br /> </div><div align="left">I started out my morning today at 4:15am!!! Not on purpose though. For some reason I couldn't go back to sleep so I got up, switched out some laundry, let Abby out to go potty, and went back to bed and <strong>THANKFULLY</strong> fell back asleep until DH got up at 6:30!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">I did a little cleaning, put some laundry away, and then headed to Radiant Skin & Spa for my 170lb reward (late, I know!)....the <strong>first</strong> of 3 half hour <strong>massages</strong>! Now prior to today I was a "massage virgin"! And now I am asking myself why I waited so long...it was <strong>AMAZING</strong>!! And my massage therapist was GREAT! I am excited for my two more to come!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">After my massage I headed over to Younkers(department store). It was <strong>community day</strong> and I had already purchased the coupon (cost $5 to get $10 off...and the $5 goes to charity). I needed to use my coupon since I bought it. But I only had "x" amount of dollars to spend each week on clothing (ie our budget...cash in my little "coupon separator"). It is so much harder to spend acutal cash than it is to just swipe that plastic! I ended up spending <strong>$10.62</strong>! I think that is a record for me! (I <strong>LOVE</strong> to shop!) I used my $10 off on a gift for a friend who recently had a baby for about $4 and got three pairs of socks for $6! Not to shabby! Sorry for that little detour...I just had to post that because there were a <strong>LOT</strong> of things that I wanted to buy but I didn't...ie new shoes for SIL's wedding this summer ($85), cute hat ($25), sunglasses ($37), spring jacket ($54), and the list goes on and on!! So really if you think about it I saved over <strong>$201</strong>!!! Ha ha! Oh yeah...and I ran into my <strong>G-ma</strong> there too! :)</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">After my frugal shopping I got a quick tan in and then I hit the gym for <strong>20 minutes</strong> of <strong>arm weights</strong> and a <strong>31 minute walk/run</strong>. I was <strong>SWEATING</strong> like crazy when I got done running. I think I am gaining more endurance...today I ran 23 minutes straight! I think that is the longest I've <strong>EVER</strong> ran without stopping in my <strong>WHOLE</strong> life!!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">When I got home from the gym (around noon) I made a quick brunch: <strong>2 oranges</strong> and an <strong>egg white (3) & cheese english muffin</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308058990091191426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVkqTXN9o0jT0x5IQ8BPcFSqB_sUcmuZfbDj-1pIA_aZhN9YNuh7x4_xYAhBfHRExKYnsQv9VYMVDrkcJ-7rtyB6Qjlw_lc5smvrb3edGRc_ubcOUXiTC6lQduZ150FKFba8cK1AC-2N9/s320/DSC01953.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">I finished up with the laundry and got together the gift for my friend's baby and around 2:30pm I snacked on a <strong>ww strawberry yogurt</strong> mixed w/ <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>.<br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308058985855184098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOr2q3fdaLSqrOEaPTBZyHq2bZp818yeTt4yUmIo5OfZf6t5y3cFaNUnAhe0ifcOQ9CaoEEapkEr-PCQDRCmeXvuHXwrv5M7abf10cIu9mrOISQpyf_v8XcND8tvt3TlWW2gTqPAuIfT6Y/s320/DSC01955.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />I worked on a wedding invitation order for a while and started supper so it would be ready when DH got home around 5pm. We had <strong>chili</strong> tonight (<strong>8 points</strong>). It was quite cold today so it was the perfect meal to "<strong>warm</strong>" us up!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308058983259782402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNASR8w0XOJPrHWSZldk-njKKNSObcfjD7r6XP8kyiyAtDJznawggJHKSbu8rrelV1JQprSVWI94eM-b0tvn5ADwhw9ncLkp2NuQLCEfrBg55KpoYYBT0fPFuM58wOtDNQh9XOMazbWhyphenhyphen/s320/DSC01956.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />After supper DH & I hit the grocery store because our local store was having a big "<strong>ONE DAY SALE</strong>" and I think we actually got some great deals...like a big bag of potatoes for only <strong>$0.98!</strong> Also they had deli meat for <strong>$1.99/lb</strong>!! I haven't seen that in quite a few years! AND here is my favorite part....6 pack of diet sunkist cans were <strong>$0.99</strong>!!! Diet Sunkist is my <strong>FAV</strong>!!<br /><br />Tonight I worked on hanging my <strong>Uppercase Living</strong> order that came in last week. And I pretty happy with the results. DH says I'm nuts and just too picky....but I'm pretty sure the bathroom one is a TAD off...but I guess I will just have to live with it! *sigh*<br /><br /><div align="center">I put this one up in our living room in between two shelves that I just thought had too much blank space in between them. I have to say that I <strong>LOVE</strong> the result!</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060606012823074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielwQvLJIvnl8GWhMtrI7C0Zxj2rw7MN0xjX-AXjD1Aw2W1vik8r4mW5fnD3167A7RIC5Bcly5bPn0cbtINdn8MtBLCkfNxHMvUvqWfeW_hqBfrXaR5gdE-kRg8kiKW5uS53mUq9pbuVFB/s320/DSC01962.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><div align="center">Full view.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060608848525394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq__CIKo7L4epNU20mQ9t5C53zPxukeeJ4PDpxsCedUvO3YXzgL6fxCfSthqmDAfzBX1KR6fHjYWlMbta1riov13CGkWaESG62lQHHrP_RuO_VO6ha_nM8TRvqN_cCMrFL5hyphenhyphenIw5Ozlehb/s320/DSC01960.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><div align="center">This one I put up in our main bathroom, this wall had been blank all four years we've lived in our house so it was in desperate need of something! This is actually two separate ones. The "half moon" bathroom originally came with the saying "please wash your hands" underneath and I liked this saying better!</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060602417872418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiZ5tjtrhrXcbhW4tVhP9P5S3fk83DuP368B6cbuMj6bo7hPOXu8RPrcYflzDQmHAdGMGtlOVNWPIEd3qzi7pIK4fLFdhc5yPdpupGRq5wbjnHR4b2IB7cRnuamVu0E6_RRw9Xd_6D3uM/s320/DSC01965.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><div align="center">Full view.<br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060599221949458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQD9tQVT1DXDJYbhCd6iP83iJcXfe-_NBm42gTbt4b78W1K4K2QCGOoA8SB6voaEQKTkxvrcHuSP32EVN6pT_Yj7Tz-8LqTLTQnztT6HVz6UUdNOc1CAZSBvuL9ZJXJ8PDX7m-M4uEpPF/s320/DSC01966.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center">I got this little "welcome" for free since I spent a certain amount of money. And I thought it went perfect above the doorway to our basement, which is right when you walk in our back door.</p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060592462030466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb52A_WB9kFA57DQh_diCVXHHKZPoK99GSBLas1lU-JPqLiz42EJGaaWxkAcM_x3AW5WJTexYmHJPEXpbQTrgONYxPoryy5uL-jd4FVl87D5qwcEk8_gi9lWJRQOTPniuSKpIM__F1VN9X/s320/DSC01964.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />My evening snack was my newly discovered favorite....a <strong>chocolate pb2 & banana wrap</strong> for<strong> 4 points</strong>. MMMmmm!!!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308058979350247890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPwVPcgtvPkzPZwvFZDH7avck5E148bFaq5OIo4p5fPSO1_p5pXNcEjYE5Gaa-LaEOfL8Xguu8x_nYY_z9wg3MfCtLZs8qUS9XHh7v6LSu2GCrbjDm8mRTVJrzuffIMn9ATZ624jOZt3Jz/s320/DSC01967.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><br /><strong>SATURDAY'S STATS</strong><br />POINTS = 19<br />WATER = 92 oz<br />EXERCISE = 25 min arm weights, 31 min run/walk<br /><br /><br />Well bloggies this is getting quite long!! I hope you aren't bored with my ramblings on the happenings in my day! (but let me know if you are!)<br /><br />I'm off to bed...gotta get up for church tomorrow morning. Nite!

Day 117 (Saturday 2/28)

Happy weekend to everyone!! I started out my morning today at 4:15am!!! Not on purpose though. For some reason I couldn't go back to sl...

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Day 116 ( Friday 2/27)

Well like I said in my last post, I'm feeling much better! I'm so glad whatever that nasty bug was, it was short-lived! Thanks for your sweet comments everyone!!<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div></div><div>I didn't set my alarm for the gym Friday morning because I wanted to get as much rest as possible! So I got up and had a nice morning at home (kinda nice to nut rush out the door 5 minutes after waking up!).</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I had a a bowl of <strong>life cereal</strong> along with some <strong>skim milk</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. I'm not usually a cold cereal person, but it sounded good this morning! Sorry didn't get a picutre!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Mid morning I think I was feeling the effects of not eating yesterday (I was sick...if you didn't already know!). So I had a <strong>peanut butter fiber one bar</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. I hate that they are not 2 points like the other flavors. :(<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307945539206372914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSnuhA-UzRMu20ZigEwhkQ-VHfZrEAWc5tNsiF9_qkc2Ewr8uM_-N3sIXMnFyWD6EYskfljvfFWUVthBhyphenhyphenIJXiZyLCkebrLnjuQkQnQYz1ohRlPGSExA2RpaJquxg6TgQzj7LsITofwG5/s320/DSC01942.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Before lunch I mixed together a <strong>ww key lime pie yogurt</strong> with <strong>grape nuts</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. </div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307945534530751954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZajbmYUNB6Gfcu0IGvys-Ta-62faqAju78K5PhFsRPqpOa6VN_hLhIhaNVi3KU_KKEJkrd3egdTh_BJeJHapRe4bPiFNfpr8Uyr31niA4XP6zY3X7DutcY6OPU8tNG-kIe4gJQj1x6pz/s320/DSC01943.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Lunch was leftovers. I am trying to be better to not let food go bad in the fridge. DH isn't much of a "leftover eater". So I made a couple <strong>tacos</strong> for <strong>9 points</strong>. </div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307945524908252930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAJAHLfaOyOpS1OzmDiR4SuSZ8nAhzKQJFAfbX7WuVA8IShorplwOmZOTjUoWvB1RBRGTzsvPlye4msv75JB_-T83yJ3wSKsnZQ16jCdWN9Ox_iV2ZnOmpeFRcyymC2qwqWGdBzbNxKRk/s320/DSC01944.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p>Wow were those tacos filling! I didn't even need an afternoon snack. I nibbed on a slice of <strong>ff cheese</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong> when I got home from work (mindless eating). And then DH & I worked on our finances for a bit...set some goals...and started a budget! I bought one of those coupon organziers and we are using that to put our cash in for the week in a few different categories, ie food, gas, groceries, etc. We'll see how it goes! My sister and her hubby have been doing it and inspired us to do it too! Thanks guys!</p><p></p><p>Supper was leftovers again. DH made pizza a night or two ago and we only had ff shredded cheese and he wasn't too much of a fan of how it melted so I decided I'd finish it off so it didn't go bad! :p I ended up having <strong>2 slices</strong> for <strong>10 points</strong>.</p><p></p><p>I did some more mindless eating later in the night...a piece of <strong>laffy taffy</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>. I don't know why I do that!</p><p></p><p><strong>FRIDAY'S STATS</strong></p><p>POINTS = 34</p><p>WATER = 82 oz</p><p>EXERCISE = none</p><p></p><p>Make sure to check out <a href="http://simplyfabulousnow.wordpress.com/2009/02/28/1st-simply-fabulous-contest-uk-style/">Leah's giveaway over at "Simply Fabulous".</a> It's your chance to try some Trek bars from the UK!! :)</p><p></p><p>And finally here are the much awaited pictures of my lil pup!!</p><p align="left">I'd like to introduce our "baby" (we don't have kids...yet) to you...Abby! She is a mix between a pomerian and a poodle and will turn 2 in May. We got her on vacation in 2007 in Minnesota. I almost feel like we rescued her because the place we got her was...let's just say...not very cleanly! I had lots of hesitation getting her since we were 9 hours from home and had no guarantee that this lil pup was healthy. So we went to the vet the next day(while still in MN) and they said he was healthy! And I don't think DH & I (or any of our family & friends who love Abby!) would ever change the decision we made that year on vacation! We love this little girl very dearly!!</p><p align="center">Here she is basking in the sun! She just got her hair cut so she is pretty short right now!</p><p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307946222918330866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIujXybOxWhIfZXAWk4akW5pKsGyHpVOrHd9N2oq2Gc_ElT4LXgqaCAVddqgaiRt6n178XJkxWRGBH-D_S47Kp5bKMMD2R7lFmrSLjcoz9NYBOVGweidowOYJdFy_EQbWmq4z4T88My3kN/s320/DSC01946.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></p><p align="center">And here she is perched on her favorite chair looking out the window! Don't those sweet little eyes just melt your heart!?!?!? :)</p><p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307946224808461858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpymT3fxC-GRoG4s0xeQkcRK-ULNEN0kQpqxtYm8Z3laWO2SuzBy-OR4QNDbroeVIHPLe1vaB_MXGS4P2HhNyBfOJBc_FMLwm19XLUKTGvg6hyphenhyphenxTVxi-_4Y1qxiwR-qkVNoXhM1jj7lws/s320/DSC01954.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></p>

Day 116 ( Friday 2/27)

Well like I said in my last post, I'm feeling much better! I'm so glad whatever that nasty bug was, it was short-lived! Thanks for y...

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Day 115 (Thursday 2/26)

I want to start out by saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! She is down in sunny, warm South Padre Island so we can't celebrate together, but I hope you had a super birthday Mom!<br /><br />In other news, Thursday was a not so hot day for me. I woke up, got ready for work, didn't work out, stopped at Wal-Mart before work to get oatmeal, and hit the office.<br /><br />I made my oatmeal and an apple for breakfast. Felt fine. Around 10am I was feeling hungry so I grabbed a fiber one bar. Felt fine. Then 11:20-11:30ish hits and my stomach HURT ssssooo bad!! I toughed it out for about 30 minutes and couldn't take it anymore and went home for the day. This is nuts...I think I have had my share of the flu this season! I slept & threw up all afternoon and feel asleep for the night before 9pm!<br /><br />I am happy to report tho that it's Friday morning and I'm feeling much better! So I am hoping it sticks.<br /><br />Happy Friday bloggies!!

Day 115 (Thursday 2/26)

I want to start out by saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! She is down in sunny, warm South Padre Island so we can't celebrate together, but I ...

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Day 114 (Wednesday 2/25)

I am having such a battle with myself in the mornings about getting out of bed and working out. DH had to work late late night so I didn't get to see him before I went to bed and so I didn't get up this morning and leave him so.....I stayed curled up next to him with our lil pup right in the middle....so cozy & warm!!<br /><br />Once I finally decided I had to get up and get ready for work I hopped on the scale....and it said 164.5!! I haven't seen my home scale go down since Feb. 7th!! So I was VERY happy to see that. So that means I am down 37.5 lbs & only have 9.5lbs to my goal weight! I don't think I will make my 161 lb goal by Saturday (see Feb. Goals to the left), but I am not going to let it get me down! I am going to work hard and set a new goal for Florida (March 18th!!!).<br /><br />My "old faithful" oatmeal failed me this morning. I reached into the box in my pantry cupboard to get a packet out and it was EMPTY! Oh no...I knew I didn't have time to run to the store before work so I had to come with something else filling for breakfast. And a light bulb came on, a wrap....a chocolate PB2 & banana wrap for 4 points!!! And man was it good! I can't believe I didn't try this earlier!! And it was very satisfying!<br /><br />Around 10am I "thought" I was hungry and looked in my little fridge at work and grabbed some string cheese for 1 point. When I was done eating it I realized I was just bored with my current project, so I got up from my desk, went to the bathroom, said hey to a co-worker, and came back (after about 10 minutes) and I realized I wasn't hungry...I need to do this more often when I "think" I'm hungry!<br /><br />Before I went to lunch I mixed up some grape nuts with ww yogurt for 2 points. I think eating right before I go to lunch makes me eat less when I go home lunch.<br /><br />On my lunch break I got in a quick tan, headed home to make a quick lunch, packed my gym bag for a quick evening work out, let the pup out, and hurried back to work. I sliced an orange and made a ham, turkey, & cheese wrap for 4 points. I am trying to get in more water, especially today since DH & I planned to go out for drinks. On the way back to work I downed 34 oz of water in less than 7 minutes! And I think 7 minutes later I had to go to the bathroom!! ha ha Note to self: Don't drink water fast like that again!<br /><br />After work I hit the gym with my sis and BIL for a quick workout (since I didn't go in the morning!). I did a 25 min run/walk and 15 min leg weights.<br /><br />Afterwards we headed over to our new favorite Wednesday night "hot spot" for some cheap margaritas, free chips & salsa, and $0.50 tacos! DH was able to come along with another couple of friends! So my supper was 1 strawberry frozen margarita, 3 bud lights, small serving of chips & salsa, and 2 soft shell tacos for an estimate of 20 points. Wow!<br /><br />I can't seem to find my camera cord so I don't have pictures for today (like they're "real" exciting anyway!).<br /><br />WEDNESDAY'S STATS<br /><br />POINTS = 31<br />WATER = 140 oz<br />EXERCISE = 25 min run/walk, 15 min leg weights

Day 114 (Wednesday 2/25)

I am having such a battle with myself in the mornings about getting out of bed and working out. DH had to work late late night so I didn'...

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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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Day 112 (Monday 2/23)

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 <span style="font-weight: bold;">20 minute run</span> 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.<br /><br />My breakfast was <span style="font-weight: bold;">"same ole, same ole oatmeal"</span>!! Oh yeah, and of course an <span style="font-weight: bold;">a</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">pple </span>to for <span style="font-weight: bold;">3 points</span>.<br /><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><br />My mid morning snack was <span style="font-weight: bold;">WW yogurt</span> with <span style="font-weight: bold;">1/4 c grape nuts</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>. 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><br />And I had another <span style="font-weight: bold;">apple </span>before lunch for <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 point</span>.<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><br />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!<br /><br />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 <span style="font-weight: bold;">broccoli & cauliflower w/ff cheese</span> and a <span style="font-weight: bold;">ham, turkey, & cheese wrap</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">4 points</span>. Very filling!<br /><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><br />Mid afternoon I snacked on a caramel <span style="font-weight: bold;">fiber one bar</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>.<br /><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><br />Oh and later I did have a <span style="font-weight: bold;">diet sunkist</span>...<span style="font-weight: bold;">0 points</span>!! I think that is my favorite pop!! Yes I call it "pop"...not "soda"!! :)<br /><br />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!<br /><br /><br />I made <span style="font-weight: bold;">Creamy Potato Ham Bake</span> 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 <span style="font-weight: bold;">5 points</span>.<br /><br /><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><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Creamy Potato Ham Bake</span><br />4 points/serving, makes 4 servings<br /></span></span><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><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Place mixture in sprayed 8X8 baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. </span><br /></div><br />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! (<span style="font-weight: bold;">1 point</span>)<br /><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><br /></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*<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MONDAY'S STATS</span><br /><br />POINTS = 18<br />WATER = 154 oz<br />EXERCISE = 20 min run<br /><br />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!!!

Day 112 (Monday 2/23)

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 Su...

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