New Year – New Results!

Hi Ladies!!

I'm baaaaaaaack...like Titi & Mel!! I haven’t been on here in awhile and decided that I want to try and post at least once a week. I’ve been working out at least 3 times, for the last 3 weeks. So far this week (2/7-2/13) I’ve worked out 3 times – Monday (solo), Tuesday (with my trainer) & Thursday (trainer this morning & Aqua Fit tonight). I weighed this morning and I’ve last 4 pounds from the last time I weighed…which is very exciting to me! My goal is to drop 40 by the summer but I’d be happy with a solid 30-35! I’m not going to overdo it but if I can do 2 times a day then I’m going for it. I’ve found that working out is a great stress reliever – it helps me before AND after work, when I need it the most! I want to be bathing suit ready by the time our trip comes around in June. I’ve never worn a two piece and don’t even know if I want to…I just want to make what I own at home work for me and look good on me! :)

Wishing you all the best on everything and your workout goals!!

Love,
Evette

Day 1 of P90X

We finally got the P90X in the mail this weekend and I started my Day 1 today! OMG! Mel this is TOUGH! I could barely finish! I haven't focused too much on my upper body since my surgery so I am going to be sooooo sore by the end of the day. It's going to be very hard trying to get this in everyday but I'm going to try my hardest. It'll probably take wayyyy longer than 90 days but that's ok. We're not doing the diet though since we have the kids to feed and they need all the calories and more (and don't have time to be cooking 2 separate meals). I'm taking this day by day, so my goal is to just do it again tomorrow :)

I'm Back Too!

So I'll recap last week's progress! So I made my goal and ran 5 days straight last week! I've been running almost 3 miles except for the last day since my knees started hurting. =( I guess I put too much into it too soon but still feeling good. We're adding P90X in this week too so hopefully I'm on my way to being toned! I honestly don't have a "weight-loss" goal since I'm happy with my current weight, but just need to tone. What will probably happen is I'll gain weight with gaining muscle. That's always a struggle mentally but that's okay. I should get past it by seeing the physical changes in the mirror! =) We also watched Food, Inc. this weekend and that gave us another push towards eating healthy. Knowing where our food comes from, how a lot of what we eat is genetically altered and processed does something to you mentally! It was extremely informative and although it might cost us a little more in the pockets, we went shopping yesterday morning and most of what we bought was organic and healthy. I wish all you girls luck on meeting your goals! We can do it ladies- we want to be going on "girls trips" and sharing life stories for a LONG time right?!

-Mel

New Year, Need to make new Goals!

Hey Ladies! I'm baaackkkk :) So yes I made my Goal for this week! Woohoo! I ran 15 minutes out and back. The run back was tough because I had to sprint the last 2 minutes on and off to make it back before 15 minutes. Came home and did a set of sit ups and "girl" push ups. Both hurt so that shows me how out of shape I am! We're going to order the P90X tonight so hopefully I'll be starting that in the next week or so. I don't really have any long term goals yet so I will be thinking of that in the next couple of days. I didn't make last years goal (running 1/2 marathon) so I may think about making it this years goal again.

Love you ladies!

Trying yet again to get back on the Wagon!

I really don't have a good excuse as to why I have not been exercising like I should. Two weeks ago I did 3 workouts during the week and I had to limit my weekend runs to Saturday only. Lately I've just been drained and very busy I don't know if I'm coming or going half the time and when I finally get a moment to myself like right now, it's LATE! and I'm ready for BED! Additionally, going to Myrtle Beach last weekend was fun but it caused me to do a little backsliding again. I'm not having a pity party. I will get back on my grind I just want you guys to know that it's okay we can all still get back on the wagon! and that these things happen all of the time and if you have a good support system (like you guys) you can dust yourself off and not beat yourself up too much. Now I know that so far this week my routine has been shot but tomorrow is another day and hopefully I will find time to get my workout in. E-I will do my best to meet you on Saturday @ Stn. Mtn. could we go @ 7:00 I wake up @ 5:00 every day I just want a little more sleep on Sat. Get your head out of the sand ladies and dust yourselves off and GET BACK ON THE WAGON!!!!! - I know I sound like a self help book.....LOL :-)

Dinner & Dessert Recipes to Try!

I also wanted to post a few healthy recipes for you all to try. Let me know what you thinks...

Chicken & Asparagus Pasta

A quick and easy pasta dish.

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups whole wheat extra wide pasta
12 spears asparagus
1/2 chicken breast, bone and skin removed
1-1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, pieces or slices
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 medium tomato
Pinch of pepper, red or cayenne

DIRECTIONS:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and place in skillet with olive oil. Cook until partially done. Add asparagus and mushrooms, continue cooking until chicken is done. Add chicken broth and cover pan, cook until asparagus is crisp tender. Add pasta, red pepper flakes (to taste), and feta cheese. Remove from heat. Serve with fresh diced tomatoes to garnish. Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 4

911 chocolate emergency cookies

These cookies taste like the corner of the brownie pan, but in controlled portions!

INGREDIENTS:
6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
6 oz bittersweet chocolate (can use dark chocolate), broke into large pieces
1 stick unsalted butter, softened and divided
1 1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

DIRECTIONS:
1. Melt chocolates and 1/2 stick butter (in microwave). Cool briefly.
2. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. Beat 1/2 stick butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until the consistancy of wet sand.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix.
5. Mix in chocolate mixture, beating only until combined.
6. Stir in flour mixture, only until combined.
7. Chill for 1 hour.
8. Dip out with an ice cream scoop (or use a 4 teaspoon cookie dipper) onto a greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake 1 sheet at a time for 9 to 11 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Do not over bake.
10. Cool 2 minutes on pan before moving to cooling racks.

Number of Servings: 48

...I'm Back!

Hello Ladies!

It's been awhile since I've posted but I'm back!! Ok, so we haven't been weighing in at work because the girl who was our weight keeper had her baby and I guess we don't trust anyone else, lol, so I haven't weighed in-in a few weeks. However, I did workout last week. I went to the gym and did the machines to work on my back...that was last Wednesday/Thursday and I'm still a little sore today. I walked 5 miles at Stone Mountain Saturday and felt GREAT afterwards! I plan to start doing that on a regular base starting August 1st. I want to walk at least once a week (Saturday mornings) since I don't live that close to the park. If anyone in the area is interested I plan to start at 6:30am!!

I will admit that I am not my best motivator when it comes to working out and since I no longer have a workout buddy I've been slacking a lot lately. BUT, after reading the blogs that I've missed out on I actually was motivated thanks to you Ladies! I was going to cancel my solo workout tonight and go home, eat something, and get in the bed (Monday's are draining to me) but I am going to go workout. I'm going to walk at the park and then go to the gym and work on my back again. That's one of my MAIN problem areas and I want to get that take care of ASAP (w/o lypo!!). LOL! Thank goodness I brought my clothes and they're in the car because if I had to go home to change I probably wouldn't leave until the morning.

You all (Nic, Mel, ATM, & T) are doing GREAT and I'm so proud of you! Thanks for motivating me to get back out there today!

And T, I've stopped with the morning Starbucks runs! Saving money and added calories! I've even given up the Little Debbie's...he, he, he!