disappearing act

so, I start a blog and then stop writing. I also start sentences with "so" in lowercase, which I realize is two grammatcial errors...my apologies. I'm in the process of moving and working on all sorts of DIY projects...no time to write lately. I am officially down 19 pounds. I feel like the 20 pound mark is hanging ever so slightly over my little head.......HELLO?? I'm crusing in a week, I need to hit the 20 mark. Here's to making it happen, and showing off my fabulous DIY projects once they are complete.

a few of my favorites

recipes that is.

When I started Weight Watchers I knew it was NOT going to be easy. I have eaten horribly and treated my body horribly for at least 9 years, with the exception of the times I was "fad dieting", so to start from scratch on a new program was a daunting task to say the least.

When you sign up for WW, depending on the package you pay for, you can have access to the online tools which include a Scanning App for your phone, a book called the Complete Food Guide as well as a book called the Dining Out Guide. These tools combined make it pretty effortless to follow their program. Grocery shopping was definitely the toughest part at the beginning. Making sure that you are balancing your "Power Foods" with Proteins, etc...

All this is to say that I have found a couple recipes that are staples, as in I make them once a week. I'm a creature of habit and knowing exactly what I'm eating helps me stay on track.

The first is a Mexican Dish. I love mexican food and this is a light way to do it. The entire dish (1 1/2 cup) is about 7 points. You can half the recipe for lunch the next day for around 4 points.

2 Chicken Breast, skinless and chopped into cubes
1 can Black Beans (reduced sodium)
1 can Yellow Corn
1 Cup Salsa
1 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Saute the chicken for about 8 minutes in EVOO, or until cooked
Rinse the black beans and corn in water before adding to the pan.
Add them to the chicken mixture, followed by the salsa
let simmer for about 10 minutes, then enjoy.
This is honestly one of my favorites. =)

The other recipe is a Chinese Stir Fry
3 chicken breasts chopped into cubes
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced.
2Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Chopped Veggies, you can use whatever you like. I add broccoli, zuchini, onion, green beans, carrots,and whatever else is in the fridge that needs to be cooked. The stir-fry is like a big party, you can pretty much add whatever you like.Veggies are a Power Food on WW and most are 0 points.

Saute the minced garlic in Olive Oil, once browned, add the cubed chicken. Cook until done then add your veggies, followed by the honey and low-sodium soy sauce. Let it simmer, until the veggies have your desired texture. I measure out one cup of this and it is around 6 points. 6 points of deliciousness.

Happy Monday, friends.

a little about moi

Kind of odd my very first post being a link up, but I've been reading blogs for what seems like ever and my best friend and I always talk about creating one. When I saw the Inspire Me: Healthy link up, I knew it was time. I guess this second post is more of an about me than anything.
You already know I'm on a weightloss journey...which pretty much consumes my life.

I'm 27, live in Birmingham, Alabama. I love all things southern. I work for a financial institution as a Consumer Lender, and that's all I'm allowed to say about that. Here goes nothing...

Inspire Me: Healthy--Link Up

Today I am linking up with Kristen for Inspire Me: Healthy...here is my story, the beginning anyway.




I was in my best friend's wedding March of this year. After seeing pictures from the wedding, it hit me...I am the fat friend. No one wants to be the fat friend. I haven't always been, in high school I was athletic. I played softball for 14 years, ran daily...lived healthy. After high school and deciding to forego any college softball...the weight started to pack on. Nine years later, and 10 pounds has become way more than just 10...I have tried countless weight loss schemes, fad diets, gym memberships...Curves, Ladys Riviera Fitness, regular gyms...etc..you name it, I have tried it. One day at work, it hit me, something just clicked.It was June of this year and I decided on that day I had to take control of my health, and I haven't looked back.  I made the decision to join Weight Watchers and make a permanent change. My first meeting was a little overwhelming, okay a lot overwhelming. Learning the program, taking in all of the reading material they provide you with...learning the points system I would have to adhere to to make the program successful....OVERWHELMING. I knew from the first meeting it was something I wanted to stick with. It definitely helped that a lady in the class I was attending was celebrating her 200 pound milestone. 200 POUNDS!! I was hooked. The first week I lost 3 pounds, the second week 2, every week since I have lost something. Some weeks just .4 or .6 and other weeks whole pounds. The fact that I am seeing results on the scale is a definite motivation. Here we are almost three months later and I am down almost 17 pounds!! I feel more determined than ever and am excited about reaching small goals I have set for myself. Here's to weightloss, and a new blog...