A few things

                                    What’s for dinner?

I have a few things to share; so I’ve been hearing all about Quinoa.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa  I had never heard of it before and it was on sale at Acme in the organic section of the store. I wanted to try it out and my darling kids wanted chicken alfredo for dinner. I didn’t want anything to do with the alfredo or the pasta. So I bought the Quinoa.

I already had mushrooms and have been trying to cook veggie into everything I make so I heated them up with garlic cloves and olive oil, set them aside and then cooked up some chicken breast. I needed some broth for the Quinoa so I added low sodium organic chicken stock just a little (gave the rest to my dog for a treat) it helped more then I expected since I only had one jar of alfredo for the kids. I set enough of the chicken and broth aside for myself and continued to make theirs.

I know what you are thinking I should have just feed them what I was eating; but everyone knows how hard it is to change things for kids. So I want to start slow with them. The important stuff first, no more fast food, lots less sugary things, no more soda. I will slowly introduce them to more healthy foods. I don’t want them to be resentful and want to make this change smooth so they will stick to it as adults. They shouldn’t be punished nor should we fight because I allowed bad habits to start. 

I feed them their Chicken alfredo with mushrooms, spinach and bow tie paste with fresh tomato chucks on top. I ate all that with out the alfredo sauce and with Quinoa instead. It was super good. It feels like rice and tastes kinda like rice and a noodle. I didn’t miss having the pasta at all. It’s going to be a staple in my cabinet for now on.

EXERCISING

                       

As far as exercising I’m still so in love with Body Pump; I have been going two days and week and this week will be going three. On the opposite days I jog on the treadmill. I'm still at 2 miles in >30 minutes. My goal by September is 3 miles for the 5k I want to run. http://www.run4shelter.net/index.php So I am exercising everyday. I am considering adding in an hour of WII active in the am. I’m not getting the results I want; no movement on the scale. I know it’s not about that but I feel that if I lost pounds running would get easier.

Only time will tell; one day at a time!

IT'S BEEN A WHILE

Sorry it has been a long while; I have missed you. Things have been super crazy a lot going on. Some day maybe I will be able to write about it. But today I'm just going to fuss my self out a little. I
haven't worked out in days and feel LIKE crap. I need to get myself together. This should be an example of how working out and eating heathly makes me feel so much better and should be #1 priority in my life. With that being said though; I'm still making excuses. I have so many #1 priorities. My job, my kids, my housework, my projects, my mom, my bills, my pinterest addiction. I truly need an intervention. HELP ME PLEASE

I feel myself weakening and my gut full with junk. It started 4th of July with a movie and a bag of popcorn later, then ice cream and a hot dog. And soda soda soda.  I haven't ate like that in months. So disappointed in myself. It didn't stop there 4 days later my amazing son's third birthday. Crabs, hot dogs, burgers, cake, ice cream AND of course more soda.  Now I didn't eat all of that; however I did have my fair share. I'm lucky I didn't gain any LB's back. I truly hope for my sake this is a wake up call for myself to get it together.
'' GET IT TOGETHER"


I found this website yesterday( yes on pinterest) http://muffin-topless.com/ that has a list of groceries we should buy and how many of each we should eat. It is very simple. So MY plan is to make a list for a week to include BRKFST, LUNCH, DINNER and TWO SNACKS. If I can manage the week I will do a two week plan; so on. I really need to get this into gear.


My goal is to loss 60lbs by Christmas. Wish me luck.

I will you luck GF; you can do it you are stronger then you think.

Ps I won two tickets to the DC festival


Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

http://muffin-topless.com/2012/06/23/healthy-eating-grocery-list/

I LOVE

Who would have thought me loving to run. Me with a 42DD chest size and needing to lose 80-90 lbs?  I finished a mile in fewer than 15 mins.  I raaaannnn a mile!!!!!  I was so excited I could hardly hold in my emotions. Not that anyone would of heard me with their ear buds stuff in there ears. I don’t run with one. Just my thoughts, racing around in my head as fast as my feet are running.

I love seeing my reflection of my ponytail swooshing behind my head

I love my muscles flexing

I love my grass stained shoes running under me and seeing them coming out from under my chest.

I love feeling my bones.

I love that my ring is getting to big.

I love that my mind is more powerful then my body and can convince it to go faster, and left one more weight.

I love feeling the sweat dripping down my neck and face.

I love going into an air conditioned room when I’m covered in sweat.

I’m looking forward  to being really hugged and lifted off the ground.

I’m looking forward to making love 80lbs lighter.

I’m looking forward to running a 5k instead of walking; then a 10k; then half marathon.

I don't feel well today. Had another head ache. I didn't eat a big breakfast today like I have been. I need to plan better for foods to last longer. My kids would eat every single fruit I buy within hours of returning from the grocery store. It's just proved to me how important eating breakfast is. I'm looking forward to bodypump at the Ymca. I'm losing pounds and can't wait until it's enough to buy know clothes.

A little bit of everything

So I didn't get much sleep last night had an awful headache, I woke up feeling like I was being choked it hurt so bad. Prayed so hard to be released from that awful pain. I also had an awful awful dream. One of those dreams; I've been praying I wouldn't think of again. Just awful. Because of this bad night I've been extra sensitive today. On edge. I'm sick of people telling me what i need to do and what i should do; however those people are not a single WORKING mom of 3 kids plus 1 for the summer. They think it's just as easy doing as it is saying. I don't have endless time on my hands. I am always in a rush always late always behind. Everyone knows how hard it is when you have a spouse or at least another adult in the house. It is only me. I have to do it all. I'm surprised and (so thankful it didn't) that my van didn't blow up. It had no engine coolant in it. Those are the thing i forget and wish i didn't have to worry about. Wish I had a husband for.

 Not saying I'm not capable just saying it would be nice to not have to think of everything. And even better to not to forget everything. I get tired of being the only adult and having to fuss and repeat what I say over and over to my kids, "it time to settle down it's late it's bed time." I going from the time i get up around 630ish until after 10pm. almost daily. Sleeping in on the weekend is 7 a.m.  God you know my struggles; I understand your test; but Lord I am so tired; I wish and pray for peace. Please Lord bless me with a friendship built on your words. Thank you for all you do and all that is yet to come.

On another note I didn't let it get to me for long;  I went to my work out and it felt great I needed that and was so glad to have gone. Just over a month ago I would have just eaten a bag of chips and 20 oz coke zero or McDonald's. 

I was reading another blogger site on weigh loss; she lost 130lbs so amazing and she talked about the things she missed about being fat; I don't believe I will miss anything. I already don't miss being too tired to play with my son; I don't miss laying on the sofa all Sunday afternoon; and I don't miss McDonald's. I do look forward to buying a pretty bra that truly fits me; skinny jeans, calf length boots, and most of all my kids being proud of me. NOT SECRETLY EMBARRASSED.  I look forward to really looking in the mirror and seeing hard work, and God's real design for me. I look forward to thriving. I feel if i can do this I will be strong enough to all the other things that fear keeps be from doing. It's only possible with the LORD on my side. I know he is there.

Crazy Week

This week has been really tough. Very stressful and hard to stay healthy and to exercise. I've been looking at a lot of sights and learning a lot. I want to try to start eating a clean diet, it would be to hard for the summer since I have planted my own garden. It is pretty nice for someone that doesn't really know a whole lot about gardening. Just very fond memories of gardening with my dad when I was a kid. Really miss my big Pops. I've only lost a pound this last week. I will accept that. I tried body pump last night and really loved it. I was pushed; and didn't stop. I'm surprised I'm not more sore. Everyone told me I would be. My knee is a little bit. I have a torn ligament. Doc says not bad enough for surgery. Just got to get going. Do giving up.

More on my weight loss

I've steady been working out but didn't loss any weight in the month of May. I know a friend who has lost a lot and had really built some muscle he is his like Caption America. LOL So i asked him if he had any idea. And lucky me he is going to help me. He told me to write now everything I eat and my work out so he can advise me on what to change. I'm so thankful.