Hey everyone! Happy Friday and happy weigh-in day!
Current weight: 293.0
I didn't gain or lose any weight this week, which is a-okay with me! I was very nervous about this weigh-in since I have lost a combined 6.8 pounds in the previous two weigh-ins. With the addition of hormones and water retention, I was very nervous that I might have actually gained this week, but thankfully I did not.
Only 5 more days until I can start introducing new exercises back in the mix. I'm beyond excited! I think I'll start with Zumba and walking and ease my way back into jogging. I'll post a new recipe this weekend and hopefully reintroduce the Snack of the Week post. :)
Keep on keepin' on!
Until next time,
BK
Friday, July 26, 2013
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Recipe Time: Chicken Pot Pie
Hey everyone!
As promised, here's one of the recipes that Kyle and I have been enjoying! I got this recipe offline and when I initially tried it, I was not impressed. It was kind of bland and it used frozen veggies, which turned out crunchy. Despite this shortcomings, I felt as though the recipe had potential and decided to make some flavorful changes. The second attempt was incredibly delicious! It did increase the pointsplus value per serving, but the servings are generous and super yummy! This recipe makes four servings (1/4 of casserole) and each serving is around 10 pointsplus.
16 oz. chicken breast tenderloins (or really any white meat chicken)
29 oz can of Veg All, drained
2 cans of Cream of Chicken w/ Herb soup (or any "Cream of" Soup)
1 cup of Heart Smart, Reduced Fat Bisquick mix
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons of Brummel and Brown (or margarine of your choice)
Mrs. Dash Onion and Herb flavor
1/2 teaspoon Parsley
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Directions:
(1) Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
(2)
Cook chicken with olive oil (I usually use about a tablespoon for
cooking) and season with Mrs. Dash Onion and Herb, while it cooks. Once
fully cooked, cut into smaller pieces.
(3) Mix Veg All, Chicken, and two cans of soup together in a bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon of Mrs. Dash Onion and Herb flavor (or more if you
prefer, taste it and see!), mix well.
(4) Spray an 8x8 casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour chicken mixture in the casserole dish.
(5) Mix Bisquick, egg, and milk in a small separate bowl and pour
over chicken mixture. The casserole dish will be VERY full, do not be
alarmed, if it is like mine, it won't bake over.
(6) Bake for about 20 minutes.
(7) Melt the Brummel and Brown and mix in the parsley and garlic
powder. Take casserole out of oven and brush the margarine/herb mixture
over the top of the crust.
(8) Put casserole back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!
Until next time,
BK
As promised, here's one of the recipes that Kyle and I have been enjoying! I got this recipe offline and when I initially tried it, I was not impressed. It was kind of bland and it used frozen veggies, which turned out crunchy. Despite this shortcomings, I felt as though the recipe had potential and decided to make some flavorful changes. The second attempt was incredibly delicious! It did increase the pointsplus value per serving, but the servings are generous and super yummy! This recipe makes four servings (1/4 of casserole) and each serving is around 10 pointsplus.
Ingredients:
Olive OilDirections:
I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!
Until next time,
BK
Friday, July 19, 2013
Steady As She Goes...
Hello everyone! Happy Friday and Happy Weigh-in Day!
Current weight: 293.0
I lost 2.2 pounds this week! I was pleasantly surprised to have lost that much considering last week's big weight loss, but I could not feel better about being back on track and eating the way I should.
I went to my doctor on Wednesday and he feels like I'm on the up-and-up. Definitely still having pain and some stiffness in my knee, but since I'm doing better he thinks anti-inflammatory medicine and rest is working as it should. He did limit me to only swimming and biking for the next two weeks, but if I continue to improve over the next two weeks, then I can begin jogging and doing other exercises (like Zumba) again! He did caution me to start off slowly on the jogging, so I'll start back on Week 1 of Couch to 5K (not Week 3 where I left off). I'm a little apprehensive about jogging again, just because of this injury, but I'm still excited about our first 5K in September. Considering I will have lost 5 weeks of my training for well-needed rest, I have also come to terms with the fact that I won't be meeting my initial goal of jogging the entire 3.1 miles. And that's okay! I will jog as much of it as I can and be proud to just finish it! There will be other 5Ks in the future.
Keep up the good work everyone! I'll work on getting the recipes uploaded that I promised!
Until next time,
BK
Current weight: 293.0
I lost 2.2 pounds this week! I was pleasantly surprised to have lost that much considering last week's big weight loss, but I could not feel better about being back on track and eating the way I should.
I went to my doctor on Wednesday and he feels like I'm on the up-and-up. Definitely still having pain and some stiffness in my knee, but since I'm doing better he thinks anti-inflammatory medicine and rest is working as it should. He did limit me to only swimming and biking for the next two weeks, but if I continue to improve over the next two weeks, then I can begin jogging and doing other exercises (like Zumba) again! He did caution me to start off slowly on the jogging, so I'll start back on Week 1 of Couch to 5K (not Week 3 where I left off). I'm a little apprehensive about jogging again, just because of this injury, but I'm still excited about our first 5K in September. Considering I will have lost 5 weeks of my training for well-needed rest, I have also come to terms with the fact that I won't be meeting my initial goal of jogging the entire 3.1 miles. And that's okay! I will jog as much of it as I can and be proud to just finish it! There will be other 5Ks in the future.
Keep up the good work everyone! I'll work on getting the recipes uploaded that I promised!
Until next time,
BK
Friday, July 12, 2013
The "Switch"
Hey everyone!
It has been far too long. My last blog entry is from February. Here's what has happened in my life since then:
So since February I've been gaining some weight, kind of half-doing Weight Watchers and half not, exercising when I felt like it, but not as much as I was. Now it's five months later. As with previous patterns, I also get super embarrassed when I gain weight and it deters me from posting, which decreases my motivation, which deters me from posting and the vicious cycle continues. I did try to get back on track after my birthday. Kyle bought me a new pair of running shoes and we registered for the Graffiti 5K in New Orleans on September 1st (my FIRST 5k!!!). I got super excited and started training with Couch to 5K. But about halfway through week 2, I started having some serious knee pain, swelling, and stiffness. I went to my doctor who told me to go to the orthopedic doctor who told me I had bursitis in my left knee and that I needed to STOP doing all exercise except for swimming and stationary biking for 3 weeks (ending on Wednesday 7/17 when I return for a doctor's visit). I was so disappointed. I was told it was a common injury/condition for people who are starting new and different exercise routines (like jogging), but every time I looked online I saw it was mostly older people with bursitis, which fueled my self-deprecation. So I kind of got discouraged and gave up a little after that.
Last week, Kyle and I decided that enough was enough and that we HAD to get back on track. I was talking with my mom today and told her that to me, the desire to lose weight (and SERIOUSLY commit to it) is kind of like a switch that has to go off in my brain. And until that switch goes off, it's just not going to happen. I'll sabotage myself (read: Feb-July 2013) and I'll get discouraged and I'll fail at it. I think last week when I stepped on the scale after mine and Kyle's indulgent Fourth of July, the switched flipped back to where it needed to be, where it was in February.
When I got on the scale, this is what I saw:
299.8
WHAT?!?!?! That number is snuggling with 300 pounds. UGH, 300 pounds is the bane of my existence! You remember how hard I tried to get under that dreadful number AGAIN last year. It really woke me up and it really flipped my switch. Not only is that number close to 300, it's also 20 POUNDS from where I was in February. I can rationalize a lot of small weight losses: "I'm on my period." "I've been so stressed out." "It's my birthday week!" But there is no way to rationalize 20 pounds. That's just poor eating choices and me being a bit lazy with my workouts.
So... we got back on Weight Watchers. Counting points, measuring food, eating out smarter, etc. This week was tough, because we have been eating with reckless abandon for the past month or so, but it felt nice to be in "control" (yes, I know, I'm always in control, but it's that cognitive switch, I'm telling you!).
Proud moments from the week: going biking two days, while Kyle attended our usual exercise classes. Sure I had a miniature pity party for myself ("but I don't WANT to sit on the stationary bike and pedal, I want to go do Body Pump"), but at least I'm moving my knee and I went 4.65 miles in 30 minutes, which isn't too shabby in my opinion. Going to Mugshots and ordering FISH and VEGETABLES instead of their delicious, amazing burgers. If you don't know what Mugshots is, it's a ridiculously delicious burger place, full of delicious burger smells, and other people (husband included) eating delicious burgers. But my mahi mahi and steamed vegetables were delicious, also. And I felt like a nutrition super hero. Just a little.
So we stepped on the scale this morning and Kyle lost 1.9 pounds (he had gained some weight over the past five months too, but not 20 pounds worth).... woo hoo!
My current weight: 295.2
WHEW. I lost 4.6 pounds and am steadily moving away from that 300 pound mark. It makes me nervous about next week's weigh-in (because a big weight loss is usually followed by a small or nonexistent weight loss), BUT it's a new week and I'm optimistic. This week back on track has showed me that I CAN still do it and that as long as I make the right, healthy choices, I'll be fine!
I'm going to see my orthopedic doctor on Wednesday and I hope he gives me go-ahead to at least do Zumba, because I miss it so much! Pray for happy news!
I've got some GREAT recipes that I can't wait to share with you AND some awesome new low point snacks that are super yummy.
Until next time,
BK
It has been far too long. My last blog entry is from February. Here's what has happened in my life since then:
- Spring Break/Week at Home
- Grad school finals
- Summer vacation has started!
- Dad's back from deployment/family came to visit!
So since February I've been gaining some weight, kind of half-doing Weight Watchers and half not, exercising when I felt like it, but not as much as I was. Now it's five months later. As with previous patterns, I also get super embarrassed when I gain weight and it deters me from posting, which decreases my motivation, which deters me from posting and the vicious cycle continues. I did try to get back on track after my birthday. Kyle bought me a new pair of running shoes and we registered for the Graffiti 5K in New Orleans on September 1st (my FIRST 5k!!!). I got super excited and started training with Couch to 5K. But about halfway through week 2, I started having some serious knee pain, swelling, and stiffness. I went to my doctor who told me to go to the orthopedic doctor who told me I had bursitis in my left knee and that I needed to STOP doing all exercise except for swimming and stationary biking for 3 weeks (ending on Wednesday 7/17 when I return for a doctor's visit). I was so disappointed. I was told it was a common injury/condition for people who are starting new and different exercise routines (like jogging), but every time I looked online I saw it was mostly older people with bursitis, which fueled my self-deprecation. So I kind of got discouraged and gave up a little after that.
Last week, Kyle and I decided that enough was enough and that we HAD to get back on track. I was talking with my mom today and told her that to me, the desire to lose weight (and SERIOUSLY commit to it) is kind of like a switch that has to go off in my brain. And until that switch goes off, it's just not going to happen. I'll sabotage myself (read: Feb-July 2013) and I'll get discouraged and I'll fail at it. I think last week when I stepped on the scale after mine and Kyle's indulgent Fourth of July, the switched flipped back to where it needed to be, where it was in February.
When I got on the scale, this is what I saw:
299.8
WHAT?!?!?! That number is snuggling with 300 pounds. UGH, 300 pounds is the bane of my existence! You remember how hard I tried to get under that dreadful number AGAIN last year. It really woke me up and it really flipped my switch. Not only is that number close to 300, it's also 20 POUNDS from where I was in February. I can rationalize a lot of small weight losses: "I'm on my period." "I've been so stressed out." "It's my birthday week!" But there is no way to rationalize 20 pounds. That's just poor eating choices and me being a bit lazy with my workouts.
So... we got back on Weight Watchers. Counting points, measuring food, eating out smarter, etc. This week was tough, because we have been eating with reckless abandon for the past month or so, but it felt nice to be in "control" (yes, I know, I'm always in control, but it's that cognitive switch, I'm telling you!).
Proud moments from the week: going biking two days, while Kyle attended our usual exercise classes. Sure I had a miniature pity party for myself ("but I don't WANT to sit on the stationary bike and pedal, I want to go do Body Pump"), but at least I'm moving my knee and I went 4.65 miles in 30 minutes, which isn't too shabby in my opinion. Going to Mugshots and ordering FISH and VEGETABLES instead of their delicious, amazing burgers. If you don't know what Mugshots is, it's a ridiculously delicious burger place, full of delicious burger smells, and other people (husband included) eating delicious burgers. But my mahi mahi and steamed vegetables were delicious, also. And I felt like a nutrition super hero. Just a little.
So we stepped on the scale this morning and Kyle lost 1.9 pounds (he had gained some weight over the past five months too, but not 20 pounds worth).... woo hoo!
My current weight: 295.2
WHEW. I lost 4.6 pounds and am steadily moving away from that 300 pound mark. It makes me nervous about next week's weigh-in (because a big weight loss is usually followed by a small or nonexistent weight loss), BUT it's a new week and I'm optimistic. This week back on track has showed me that I CAN still do it and that as long as I make the right, healthy choices, I'll be fine!
I'm going to see my orthopedic doctor on Wednesday and I hope he gives me go-ahead to at least do Zumba, because I miss it so much! Pray for happy news!
I've got some GREAT recipes that I can't wait to share with you AND some awesome new low point snacks that are super yummy.
Until next time,
BK
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Update/Snack of the Week: Skinny Pop Popcorn!
Hey everyone!
I'm so sorry that I wasn't able to post this Wednesday for our weigh-in! Kyle and I were both feeling cruddy with sinus pressure/congestion so we both took the day off to recover and it slipped my mind until bedtime. We did weigh-in as usual and the results were grand!
Current weight (as of 2/20/13): 278.2
Kyle's current weight (as of 2/20/13): 242.3
I lost 1.1 and Kyle lost 3.1! I'm 1.3 pounds away from my pre-Thanksgiving weight (whew) and back to 75 pounds down. Kyle hit his 25 (almost 26) pound mark! Awesome week for us! It was not a week devoid of challenges: we were both feeling pretty sick and gross so there was less exercise than usual. LSU also had interviews for our doctoral program so we ate out a lot and that was stressful for weight loss. Luckily, we nailed it! I'm so proud of us!
I know I've also been slacking on Snack of the Week posts, but my fellow Sunday School teacher Stephanie introduced me to Skinny Pop popcorn today and it is delicious and low-point. If you're like me, popcorn is addictive and I personally could it a truckload of it every day.
Here's a picture of the bag. The serving size is 4 cups and the pointsplus value is 4! That's only 1 pointplus per cup! The taste reminds me of air-popped popcorn but with a taste! If you love popcorn as much as I do, give this a shot to satisfy those cravings! Snack smart!
Until next time,
BK
I'm so sorry that I wasn't able to post this Wednesday for our weigh-in! Kyle and I were both feeling cruddy with sinus pressure/congestion so we both took the day off to recover and it slipped my mind until bedtime. We did weigh-in as usual and the results were grand!
Current weight (as of 2/20/13): 278.2
Kyle's current weight (as of 2/20/13): 242.3
I lost 1.1 and Kyle lost 3.1! I'm 1.3 pounds away from my pre-Thanksgiving weight (whew) and back to 75 pounds down. Kyle hit his 25 (almost 26) pound mark! Awesome week for us! It was not a week devoid of challenges: we were both feeling pretty sick and gross so there was less exercise than usual. LSU also had interviews for our doctoral program so we ate out a lot and that was stressful for weight loss. Luckily, we nailed it! I'm so proud of us!
I know I've also been slacking on Snack of the Week posts, but my fellow Sunday School teacher Stephanie introduced me to Skinny Pop popcorn today and it is delicious and low-point. If you're like me, popcorn is addictive and I personally could it a truckload of it every day.
Until next time,
BK
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Not-so-Fat Tuesday
Hey everyone!
It's weigh-in day and I am RELIEVED!
Current weight: 279.3
Kyle's current weight: 245.4
I stayed the same and Kyle lost 0.4. I'm actually perfectly fine with those numbers, because Mardi Gras break has been tough. We did buy another king cake (shame on us) and have been eating it in sensible amounts since Saturday (two servings left!). I've also had some time off work/school and I'm not complaining, but it's hard to sit around the house all day! I don't know about you, but I get bored/munchy when I'm at home and my routine is disrupted. Prior to the break, my week last week was insanely busy and subsequently I missed quite a few exercise classes. So needless to say, Kyle losing a little is awesome and me losing/gaining none is equally as awesome.
Kyle and I have decided to give things up for Lent (don't give me the lecture about how Lent is about more than giving up indulgences, I am well aware and will be striving to do more than just "giving something up"). I'm giving up ALL sodas (diet included) and Kyle is giving up extraneous fast food. Kyle likes to indulge in late night or snack-time fast food at times, so we're taking that out! I'm hoping this means I'll drink predominantly water and maybe cut out sodas for good. We'll see!
Time to get ready for a Zumba class tonight! :)
Until next time,
BK
It's weigh-in day and I am RELIEVED!
Current weight: 279.3
Kyle's current weight: 245.4
I stayed the same and Kyle lost 0.4. I'm actually perfectly fine with those numbers, because Mardi Gras break has been tough. We did buy another king cake (shame on us) and have been eating it in sensible amounts since Saturday (two servings left!). I've also had some time off work/school and I'm not complaining, but it's hard to sit around the house all day! I don't know about you, but I get bored/munchy when I'm at home and my routine is disrupted. Prior to the break, my week last week was insanely busy and subsequently I missed quite a few exercise classes. So needless to say, Kyle losing a little is awesome and me losing/gaining none is equally as awesome.
Kyle and I have decided to give things up for Lent (don't give me the lecture about how Lent is about more than giving up indulgences, I am well aware and will be striving to do more than just "giving something up"). I'm giving up ALL sodas (diet included) and Kyle is giving up extraneous fast food. Kyle likes to indulge in late night or snack-time fast food at times, so we're taking that out! I'm hoping this means I'll drink predominantly water and maybe cut out sodas for good. We'll see!
Time to get ready for a Zumba class tonight! :)
Until next time,
BK
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Take THAT, Super Bowl!
Hello everyone!
It's weigh-in day and Kyle and I both lost weight this week! :)
Current weight: 279.3
Kyle's current weight: 245.8
I lost 3.6 pounds and Kyle lost 1.1! We are both pretty excited! I was very nervous about this week because (1) I have been sick, so I haven't made it to as many exercise classes as usual and (2) SUPER BOWL. What did we eat during the Super Bowl? Typical Super Bowl food like pizza, pigs in a blanket, cookies, meat and cheese. I tried to keep it in check, but Super Bowl Sunday is a tough day to count points and Kyle and I both fell short in our efforts. Luckily, our other eating choices and activity choices balanced it out! I am so relieved after the tough weigh-in we both had last week. I'm also super excited because I'm back in the 270s and less than three pounds away from losing all my Christmas weight! Woo hoo!
Next difficult day will be Mardi Gras, which is coming up next week before the next weigh-in. Hoping we'll keep making good choices and now that I'm feeling better we should be able to exercise a lot more! I keep thinking about what to give up for Lent and right now I'm considering chocolate. Yikes! That would be so hard! We'll see how it goes!
Right now it's time to put dinner in the Crock Pot and then head to class! Keep working everyone!
Until next time,
BK
It's weigh-in day and Kyle and I both lost weight this week! :)
Current weight: 279.3
Kyle's current weight: 245.8
I lost 3.6 pounds and Kyle lost 1.1! We are both pretty excited! I was very nervous about this week because (1) I have been sick, so I haven't made it to as many exercise classes as usual and (2) SUPER BOWL. What did we eat during the Super Bowl? Typical Super Bowl food like pizza, pigs in a blanket, cookies, meat and cheese. I tried to keep it in check, but Super Bowl Sunday is a tough day to count points and Kyle and I both fell short in our efforts. Luckily, our other eating choices and activity choices balanced it out! I am so relieved after the tough weigh-in we both had last week. I'm also super excited because I'm back in the 270s and less than three pounds away from losing all my Christmas weight! Woo hoo!
Next difficult day will be Mardi Gras, which is coming up next week before the next weigh-in. Hoping we'll keep making good choices and now that I'm feeling better we should be able to exercise a lot more! I keep thinking about what to give up for Lent and right now I'm considering chocolate. Yikes! That would be so hard! We'll see how it goes!
Right now it's time to put dinner in the Crock Pot and then head to class! Keep working everyone!
Until next time,
BK
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