Happy New Year!! PRESSING PAUSE!!

I am not making any New Year resolutions this year. I am however using this day to press PAUSE and pray.

Heavenly Father, I Thank You that the things of my past are behind me, You have pardon me of my sins, I Thank You cause I am not the person I use to be, I have forgiven and forgotten those things that have burden me and stripped me of my identity, I can visual my future and I know that success is in my reach. So, tomorrow Father I am starting over anew and I say thank You Lord! THANK YOU LORD! YOUR GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FATHER!!

Amen

Remember in anything God is with you and you can press pause at any moment and regroup!

Have A Wonderful 2013 and Know That You Can Be or Achieve Anything You Desire!!

Day 12 - Falling Off

Yep... I am falling off my square.. I am still eating heath;y food and I am trying.. but I have eaten something not on my list for the pass few days and I am craving sweets.. I ate a whole tube of mints just cause they were in my purse today..

I have not worked out since my trainer was here a couple days ago and due to my new job I can't attend training in the am. I haven't done the Jillian Michael's video since last week, but tomorrow is a new day.

Day 11 - Slacking...

I have been slacking this week.. and the scale is staying put.. A couple reasons for that.. the holiday and my new job.. but don't count me out yet.. I am still in this for the long haul!!

Today, I over ate on my healthy/clean food (sunflower seeds are high in calories be careful); I also ate 4 candy canes (however, all of the candy canes are now gone) :-) YAH no more temptation.. On another note, I have not been working out as I need too be, but I have been getting my 2 Liters of water.. so all in all

Food = Failed
Exercise = Failed
Water = Passed

I realize that I am not going to lose weight like this so tomorrow is a new day!!

Bye Bye

Day 10 - Prepared 2 Win

Hey Peeps,

So, yesterday was Christmas and I enjoyed myself. I relaxed, slept in and took a nap later that day. I ate bad.. yes really bad... I had 6 candy canes, honey bun pound cake, potato cheese casserole, dressing, and no telling what else.. (exhale)

But today is a new day, before I went to bed last night I cooked lemon pepper shrimp, chicken favored brown rice, green beans and mushrooms and Italian backed chicken breast. I wanted to be prepared to get back on track today and I was prepared. I packed so much healthy food for work today that I couldn't finish it all.

Also, in order to get the toxins out of my system I started drinking smooth move tea last night and I will more than like do a detox on Sunday.


Recipes:

Italian Chicken Breast

Chicken Breast (weighing 6oz or less)
Kraft (fat free) Zesty Italian Dressing
Salt
Pepper
(You can add fresh peppers- but I was lazy so I didn't)

Place clean Chicken in baking dish and cover with Italian Dressing (make sure to get the dressing underneath the chicken as well). Season with salt and pepper.  Cover with foil and bake on 350 for 30 minutes.

Chicken Favored Brown Rice

Brown Rice
Chicken Broth

Boil rice in the chicken broth until done. :-)

Green Beans and Mushrooms

Fresh Green Beans
Fresh Mushrooms
Garlic Clove
Garlic Salt
Pepper
Non Stick Spray
1 TB of Butter Substitute

Spray pan add veggies and garlic and butter substitute stir frequently until done.. :-)

Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Raw shrimp (cleaned and de-veined)
Fresh Lemons
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Salt
Old Bay Garlic and Seafood Seasoning

Cut two lemons and squeeze the fresh juice into the pan. Add the clean shrimp and season with the seasonings. The shrimp will boil in the lemon juice and take on the lemon favor. They make an amazing snack or you can place them in a wrap with spinach.

Day 9 - Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas You All!

Rest
Eat In Moderation
& Get Back At It Tomorrow!!

~Tweetie

Day 8- Down 7 lbs in 7 days (i'll take it)

Hi Guys,

Did you enjoy my quick photoshoot? lol... Just my way of celebrating my weight loss.. I am down 7lbs in my 1st 7 days and I a stoked.... lol (Keep in mind that individual results very and the amount of weight that I lose next week may not match this week) However, having a trainer and nutritionist can help you to achieve the big numbers. Thanks B!!

33lbs to Fabulous!! Let's Go!!

Starting weight 195lbs  (Dec. 17th 2012)
Current weight 188lbs  (Dec. 24th 2012)

I track my inches as well, but I will post them by the month not by the week..

Toodles..
Tweetie

Day 7- Prepared 2 Win

Today is Sunday and it is my day to prepare my food for the week ahead. I go through my frig to see what I need to cook and freeze before it goes bad or also to see what I need to purchase for the next week. I found three items that I need to cook and freeze (collard greens, squash, and chicken legs - recipes below). Did you know that you can purchase Amish skinless chicken legs from Wal-Mart?? Buying skinless takes the drama out of the situation for me.. lol.. because even though I am not suppose to eat the skin I would anyway. (So-- know yourself people and buy things that support your goals)

I feel great today. My trainer came to my house and GOT - ME - 2GETHER!! OKAY... lol but seriously working out to a dvd or alone can not compare to having someone assist you and motivate you. I love this girl cause I could not have made it through burpees, squat jumps, planks, etc etc without her help.. Thank you Bianca Hopes



TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN DAY!!

Recipes

Baked Chicken Legs

Skinless Chicken Legs
Seasons (Garlic Salt, Lemon Pepper)
Non-Stick Spray

Spray baking dish. set oven to 350. season chicken well and bake uncovered for 30 minutes





Sauteed Squash

Squash (sliced)
Garlic Clove (chopped)
Onion (chopped)
Salt and Pepper
Non-Stick Spray
1 TB butter substitute

Over medium heat spray pan with non-stick spray and add butter substitute.. melt down then add garlic, onions, and squash. Stir frequently until you achieve the desired texture and carmalization.

Collar Greens

1 bag pre-cut and cleaned collars
1 smoked turkey leg
1 onion
2 tb olive oil
2 tb red pepper flakes
16oz chicken broth
1 chicken bullion cube
salt & pepper



Over medium heat boil turkey leg in water for 4 to 5 hours with a covered lid (meat is done when it falls off of the bone). Remove meat from the bones and return the meat to the pot. Add olive oil and chicken bullion cube to the pan.. stir together.. and then load in the greens, add chicken broth.. next add the seasoning (so that the seasoning isn't washed to the bottom of the pot) and then pepper flakes and onions on top. Simmer on low heat for a few hours (3 to 4) until tender. If tough or bitter they are not done yet.. keep simmering.. stir greens periodically and add more chicken broth if liquids are low..

Bye Bye For Now