Stress Eater

I am a HUGE stress eater.......when things start to get overwhelming- I reach for food. I have been really trying to be more aware of this. When I go into the kitchen I have been trying to ask myself if I am really hungry etc. Other times I cave in and throw myself a pity party.......which isn't good. I feel good though with the few times I have been able to remind myself that I am eating for the wrong reasons and walk right back out of the kitchen!

Weight loss this week: 2 pounds

Been awhile..

I have been checked out on here for longer than I would have liked to be. Work and family/friend medical emergencies have consumed me this week. I am glad that Sunday is here and a fresh new start to the week is upon me!

I weighed in on Friday with a disappointing weight loss of -1 lb. I was really hoping to see a few more. I have discovered my downfall- working from a home office. Access to the refrigerator is WAY to easy....when I used to work in the office, myself and a fellow co-worker used to go walking 45 minutes a day. I miss a walking buddy. It's been so cold out (-30) that walking outside isn't even a thought. Does anyone else work from home? Do you have any tips to share?

Here's to a new week!

Biggest Loser Show Recap

I just have to say I cried watching the Biggest Loser tonight!

I didn't want Daniel or Jerry to go home! Broke my heart!

But didn't Jerry look FANTASTIC at the end of the show!!!!!!

What did everything think?

Workout DVD Review

I tried another new dvd this morning:

The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing: Maximize - Back in Action

This is a great DVD if you are short on time. It is a non-stop 25/30 minutes long. It's defiantly full speed ahead! Guaranteed to make you sweat as you complete 10-30 reps of various exercises such as squat thrusts, jumping jacks, tricep dips, bicycles, mountain climbers and berpes.
If you stay with it for the entire time- guaranteed you will feel the burn! I really enjoyed it- it pushed me to my limits.

I give this workout 4 1/2 stars! (Not quite 5 because Jillian did get a tad annoying in it)

*Note*: If you are new to Jillian's workouts- I would recommend watching the video before doing it, as she does not demo anything.

Not a good weekend..

Don't you hate when you have a fabulous week and then it all goes out the window over the weekend? UGH... that was me this weekend. We attended a get together on Saturday night and then had dinner plans with another couple on Sunday....I had the best intentions as I set out each day... but failed myself... I should start going out to dinner in my swim suit or something- that would for sure me a constant reminder that I need to be aware of what I am eating! :)

Back on the horse!

Weekly Weigh In Time...

So I know we are not 'officially' starting our weigh in's until next week but I decided to still do mine this morning anyway. I am happy to report a weigh loss of.....(drum roll).... 4 pounds!!!

I was so excited! Before stepping on I felt positive I would see some sort of weight loss but didn't want to jinx myself to bad by talking about it-lol. I don't know about all of you but when I see a reduction on the scale I get a whole new vibe of energy throughout me to stay focused for the upcoming week!

This was the motivation I needed to continue on!

WEEKLY WRAP-UP: This week I have been sticking to about 1400 calories a day, worked out 30 -45 minutes 5 of the 7 days and I also stopped eating after 8 p.m. at night (this was HUGE)- any other night eaters out there?

How is everyone's week going?

Thinning Down Thursday Recipe

I was hoping to post this sooner than now- but better later than nothing! I will work on posting it earlier next week!


Tonight's dinner:

(This was Hubbies's serving- bigger than what it should be)

Beef Strogonoff-Crock-Pot style
1 1/2lbs. lean beef stewing meat- trimmed of fat
1 onion chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1.4 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. fresh mushrooms
10 ¾ oz can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water
1 cup fat-free sour cream

1. Combine all ingredients except sour cream in slow cooker
2. Cook on low 6 -8 hours
3. Stir in sour cream
4. Cook on high for a few minutes to heat sour cream


Makes 6 servings
Per serving: 240 calories, 7g of fat

We placed ours over no- yolk noodles. I used 3/4 cup of noodles- add on 120 calories

COST: $7.40
Cost per serving: $1.85

THOUGHTS: I give it 4 stars! My husband and little boys enjoyed it as well. Hubbie saved the leftovers to eat as soup tomorrow :)