Check out my crafty friends blog and hopefully I'll win something nice. Seriously, this girl is talented.
http://staceylyndesigns.blogspot.com/2009/05/pay-it-forward.html
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Progress
I’ve been with Weight Watchers for less than one week and I’ve lost 6 pounds. YAY!!! It’s good to see that my efforts have been working. I can even see the results. My face looks slightly slimmer and my work pants were a little bit looser this morning. Nothing huge, but still something.
I haven’t found it to be difficult either. It has just taken pre-planning. I was finding food to be boring and that led to bad decisions. Now it’s a fun challenge to see what I can fit into my daily points and I’m eating interesting things. This morning I ate grapefruit. I have mandarin oranges, blueberries, and mango to choose from to snack on. If I want something else I have hummus and crackers. For lunch I have grilled chicken, brown rice and I’ll get fresh pico de gallo and salsa from the lunch truck. See what I mean about exciting!
Before I didn’t plan and so food was a chore. It was a constant battle. It’s interesting to see what foods that I already love are good for me and will keep me full. It’s also interesting to see which ones sabotage my day. At work we always have a candy jar full of chocolate (which I am responsible for filling) and other goodies. I have been so good! I have not had any and haven’t felt any loss. I have snacks that are better and I know that that I can that eat cinnamon roll that is worth 6 points that won’t curb my hunger, or I can eat a huge sandwich for 5.5 points that will last me hours. It’s my choice.
I haven’t found it to be difficult either. It has just taken pre-planning. I was finding food to be boring and that led to bad decisions. Now it’s a fun challenge to see what I can fit into my daily points and I’m eating interesting things. This morning I ate grapefruit. I have mandarin oranges, blueberries, and mango to choose from to snack on. If I want something else I have hummus and crackers. For lunch I have grilled chicken, brown rice and I’ll get fresh pico de gallo and salsa from the lunch truck. See what I mean about exciting!
Before I didn’t plan and so food was a chore. It was a constant battle. It’s interesting to see what foods that I already love are good for me and will keep me full. It’s also interesting to see which ones sabotage my day. At work we always have a candy jar full of chocolate (which I am responsible for filling) and other goodies. I have been so good! I have not had any and haven’t felt any loss. I have snacks that are better and I know that that I can that eat cinnamon roll that is worth 6 points that won’t curb my hunger, or I can eat a huge sandwich for 5.5 points that will last me hours. It’s my choice.
Friday, May 15, 2009
My Newest Journey
I’ve never been one to restrict myself, combine that with a perfectionist personality (afraid of failure) and you get someone who has never dieted, until now. Okay, okay…so diet isn’t the best way to put it, but I’m making a conscious effort to watch what I put in my mouth.
I like myself, have good self esteem, and think I’m attractive (even sexy at times), but I would like to slim down and feel healthier. I know that this is the time to do it. I’m still under 30, only have one child, and don’t have to worry about catering to anyone else’s dietary preferences (I’m single). If I don’t do it now, it will just get worse.
I have been contemplating this for a while, but was too overwhelmed by figuring out how to do anything about it. (Some of you might snicker and think, “Just do it”, but obviously this doesn’t come naturally for me or else I would have “Just done it”). I didn’t want to fail, so I continued doing what I was doing. Then on Tuesday, I went to a monthly meeting at work that always has the same cookies (that I don’t like). I ate one! Why would I eat one?!? Because I didn’t have a plan; that’s why! A friend of mine, a great example, a control freak, and another Rebecca has been doing Weight Watchers and has been very been successful. I decided to do it, NOW! I signed up Tuesday afternoon and have been going strong since. Okay, okay…I know it has only been a couple of days, but I haven’t failed yet and am really excited.
I have been doing well and have found some things that I love to eat are low in points. I just have to make an effort to plan some meals, bring healthy snacks with me, and have healthy back-ups (in case I forget to pack a lunch.) Some of my favorites are:
Turkey Sandwiches – Whole wheat bread, a little light mayo, mustard, tomato, baby spinach, pepperoncinis, and some amazing sliced herbed roasted turkey breast I got from Costco. And of course a side of pickles!
Salmon Burgers – Basically the same as turkey sandwiches, but with toasted bread, onions instead of pepperoncinis, and a seasoned mayo I made (lemon juice, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and grill seasoning). The salmon burger patty is only 2 points, super filling, and easy to cook.
Fruit – Blackberries, apples, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, mandarin oranges, navel oranges, asian pears,…I could go on, but most of these are filling with very low points.
Edamame – Found at Costco, pre-seasoned and steamed in the freezer section. Microwave for 1 min for a warm slightly salty snack just like you could find in your favorite Japanese restaurant.
Frozen Yogurt – I love this!!! Jonas and I would stop often at our favorite Yogurtland anyway. Now it is better because I have saved a few points for this delicious treat. My favorite is Tart Lychee, but they don’t always have that one. My second, which they always have, is tart blueberry with sliced almonds and Nillla Wafer bits.
I didn’t pack my lunch today, but I already have a plan. I have cups of brown rice that I can just microwave for 30 seconds. I’ll get some grilled chicken, fresh salsa, and pico de gallo (that includes cabbage) from the roach coach (lunch truck) and combine it with my rice for a yummy lunch.
I have a lot of other ideas that I haven’t had a chance to do. I’ll let you know what I discover. Also, did I tell you that Weight Watchers online is so easy. I’m having no problem tracking my daily intake. I actually enter most of the food before I even eat it.
I like myself, have good self esteem, and think I’m attractive (even sexy at times), but I would like to slim down and feel healthier. I know that this is the time to do it. I’m still under 30, only have one child, and don’t have to worry about catering to anyone else’s dietary preferences (I’m single). If I don’t do it now, it will just get worse.
I have been contemplating this for a while, but was too overwhelmed by figuring out how to do anything about it. (Some of you might snicker and think, “Just do it”, but obviously this doesn’t come naturally for me or else I would have “Just done it”). I didn’t want to fail, so I continued doing what I was doing. Then on Tuesday, I went to a monthly meeting at work that always has the same cookies (that I don’t like). I ate one! Why would I eat one?!? Because I didn’t have a plan; that’s why! A friend of mine, a great example, a control freak, and another Rebecca has been doing Weight Watchers and has been very been successful. I decided to do it, NOW! I signed up Tuesday afternoon and have been going strong since. Okay, okay…I know it has only been a couple of days, but I haven’t failed yet and am really excited.
I have been doing well and have found some things that I love to eat are low in points. I just have to make an effort to plan some meals, bring healthy snacks with me, and have healthy back-ups (in case I forget to pack a lunch.) Some of my favorites are:
Turkey Sandwiches – Whole wheat bread, a little light mayo, mustard, tomato, baby spinach, pepperoncinis, and some amazing sliced herbed roasted turkey breast I got from Costco. And of course a side of pickles!
Salmon Burgers – Basically the same as turkey sandwiches, but with toasted bread, onions instead of pepperoncinis, and a seasoned mayo I made (lemon juice, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and grill seasoning). The salmon burger patty is only 2 points, super filling, and easy to cook.
Fruit – Blackberries, apples, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, mandarin oranges, navel oranges, asian pears,…I could go on, but most of these are filling with very low points.
Edamame – Found at Costco, pre-seasoned and steamed in the freezer section. Microwave for 1 min for a warm slightly salty snack just like you could find in your favorite Japanese restaurant.
Frozen Yogurt – I love this!!! Jonas and I would stop often at our favorite Yogurtland anyway. Now it is better because I have saved a few points for this delicious treat. My favorite is Tart Lychee, but they don’t always have that one. My second, which they always have, is tart blueberry with sliced almonds and Nillla Wafer bits.
I didn’t pack my lunch today, but I already have a plan. I have cups of brown rice that I can just microwave for 30 seconds. I’ll get some grilled chicken, fresh salsa, and pico de gallo (that includes cabbage) from the roach coach (lunch truck) and combine it with my rice for a yummy lunch.
I have a lot of other ideas that I haven’t had a chance to do. I’ll let you know what I discover. Also, did I tell you that Weight Watchers online is so easy. I’m having no problem tracking my daily intake. I actually enter most of the food before I even eat it.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wobble, Wobble, POP!
On Sunday after church I went to see my friends Loraine & Jim. I had a great time visiting and Jim made some super yummy food. We had beef enchiladas and he made a chicken 'n dumpling stew. I have never liked dumplings that much but his were flavorful and not all gooey. The stew was tasty too!
There's a nail in the middle of it somewhere...
Then I headed to Carson for a musical fireside. I'm driving up the 405 in the fast lane when I notice that my car is wobbling a bit and is a little hard to control. At first I thought it was wind. I look around and no trees are blowing. I slow a bit and move over one lane (out of the fast lane so I can go the speed limit). Then I hear a noise getting louder. I turn off the radio so I can listen. The sound is getting progressively louder... I decide to get off on Lakewood (next exit and familiar ground). Once I get to the right lane my tire gives out and it was a rough ride till I got to the shoulder. I park, pull out my AAA card, call and wait. Everything turned out fine and I made it to the fireside late. It was still worth it though. Great music, great talent, and a great message. I was extra grateful because I arrived (relatively) safely.
This is what was left of my tire:
There's a nail in the middle of it somewhere...Friday, March 13, 2009
Spoon House 2 (Post dinner)
So dinner last night was EXCEPTIONAL! ...and the company was even better! We all share our picks. Liz always gets the same thing and since Loraine doesn't like fishy stuff, she has gravitated to the Carbonara. Mine and Liz's came with a slice of bacon and a fried egg on top. I forgot to take the picture before I cut it all up. I also forgot to get one of the three of us. Oh well. Next time... I was enjoying myself too much to think about pictures.
* Do you like my work in Paintbrush? LOL.Thursday, March 12, 2009
Spoon House
I can't wait for tonight. It is girls night out with Liz, Loraine & Me. These are my girls from CSUDH. We were used to seeing each other a couple times a week. Now we are lucky if we can fit in our second Thursday of the month dinner.
I have had some great food with these girls and they love to share different places. Tonight we are headed for Spoon house. We've gone before and are headed back at my request. Spoon house is a Japanese spaghetti restaurant. Weird? Nope! Super Yummy! Just check out the great reviews:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/spoon-house-bakery-and-restaurant-gardena
http://mylifeisyummy.blogspot.com/2008/04/spoon-house.html
Liz always gets the one (I don't remember the name) with a tomato based sauce with bacon and eggs on top. Weird again? Nope! Super Super Yummy! The breakfast topping adds a richness to the dish. I'll let ya'll know how it goes!
I have had some great food with these girls and they love to share different places. Tonight we are headed for Spoon house. We've gone before and are headed back at my request. Spoon house is a Japanese spaghetti restaurant. Weird? Nope! Super Yummy! Just check out the great reviews:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/spoon-house-bakery-and-restaurant-gardena
http://mylifeisyummy.blogspot.com/2008/04/spoon-house.html
Liz always gets the one (I don't remember the name) with a tomato based sauce with bacon and eggs on top. Weird again? Nope! Super Super Yummy! The breakfast topping adds a richness to the dish. I'll let ya'll know how it goes!
Sunday, February 01, 2009
25 Random Things About Me
Stolen from Sarah M.S. and from Facebook:
25 Random Things About Me
1. I like baby carrots dipped in A1 sauce
2. I just started using moisturizer on my face
3. I used to be frugal (e.g. 7 years ago I only had 2 pairs of pants)
4. Now I have about 50 pairs of shoes (and that's after giving away a bunch!)
5. I don't mind doing laundry or dishes, but HATE putting them away
6. I'm totally organized at work, but my desk at home is a horror (usually)!!!
7. I love maps
8. I want to be fluent in Spanish badly, but haven't done a whole lot about it
9. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from CSUDH with a B.S. in Business Administration, concentration in Management & Human Resources and with honors in my major (I miss being in school)
10. In college I took AutoCAD classes ‘cause I thought I wanted to be an architect
11. I have a certificate in Event and Meeting Planning
12. I am a Pampered Chef consultant, do cooking shows in peoples’ homes, set up bridal registries and do “Pampered” bridal showers
13. Sometimes I avoid stepping on cracks, or make sure I step the same amount of steps in each square of concrete
14. My new love is Pho: Vietnamese noodle soup (yummy and cheep)
15. I've never dieted
16. I love board games (even the kind that don’t actually have a board)
17. I used to voraciously bite my nails
18. I have a horrible memory
19. I would love to move to Tennessee
20. I wear a shoe size of 9 ½
21. I don’t pay much attention to gas prices (I can’t do anything about it anyway, and I’m not going to stop buying it)
22. I hate taking medicine
23. I need to get my tonsils out
24. When I pick a book up I can't put it down, so I just don't pick up a book that often anymore
25. My favorite perfume is Rockin’ Rose by Valentino
25 Random Things About Me
1. I like baby carrots dipped in A1 sauce
2. I just started using moisturizer on my face
3. I used to be frugal (e.g. 7 years ago I only had 2 pairs of pants)
4. Now I have about 50 pairs of shoes (and that's after giving away a bunch!)
5. I don't mind doing laundry or dishes, but HATE putting them away
6. I'm totally organized at work, but my desk at home is a horror (usually)!!!
7. I love maps
8. I want to be fluent in Spanish badly, but haven't done a whole lot about it
9. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from CSUDH with a B.S. in Business Administration, concentration in Management & Human Resources and with honors in my major (I miss being in school)
10. In college I took AutoCAD classes ‘cause I thought I wanted to be an architect
11. I have a certificate in Event and Meeting Planning
12. I am a Pampered Chef consultant, do cooking shows in peoples’ homes, set up bridal registries and do “Pampered” bridal showers
13. Sometimes I avoid stepping on cracks, or make sure I step the same amount of steps in each square of concrete
14. My new love is Pho: Vietnamese noodle soup (yummy and cheep)
15. I've never dieted
16. I love board games (even the kind that don’t actually have a board)
17. I used to voraciously bite my nails
18. I have a horrible memory
19. I would love to move to Tennessee
20. I wear a shoe size of 9 ½
21. I don’t pay much attention to gas prices (I can’t do anything about it anyway, and I’m not going to stop buying it)
22. I hate taking medicine
23. I need to get my tonsils out
24. When I pick a book up I can't put it down, so I just don't pick up a book that often anymore
25. My favorite perfume is Rockin’ Rose by Valentino
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