What a Work Out

Today, at the club, I ramped up my exercise. U did some equipment and then did the treadmill at 2.2 mph and a #5 incline for 45 minutes. I made it 1 1/2 miles!  I rarely get into a sweat and I was sweaty. I told ecveryone, do not get around my arm pits or it could kill them. After that workout, I did my 45 minutes aerobic class.  When I left there, I just wanted to go to sleep. However; I had grocery shopping to do. My overall attitude is one of satisfaction and I am going to continue to up it.  Good night all..This is a t shirt I made a couple years ago: It says : I had to give up jogging for my health. My thighs rubbing together, kept setting my underwear on fire

Brighter Day:)

Well, today has been a good day for me. Weather was a bit cooler and I got a lot accomplished around the house. I worked out a while. I have started doing the 5 Tibetan Rite exercises as seen on Dr Oz. I cannot do all of them (like the table), but maybe one day I will.  Here is the link to the video. I think you may find it very interesting. : http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/tibetan-rites-practice
Also there are articles about health of the monks that I really enjoyed reading. That link is : http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/tibetan-health-secrets.

I have been going to the club for a couple of months now and am seeing some differences already.  I have more energy which is the best to me. I am seeing inches gone and when I stand in front of the mirror, I see a big difference in my upper torso area.  I have had some areas on my upper thighs where there are bulges along the veins.  These raised areas are almost now non existent.
 I am being inspired to keep going, even though weight loss and smaller sizes are not what I had hoped for. I am trying to stay in my mind frame that this is about HEALTH first and foremost. I have to remember my goal in the beginning was only 4 pounds a month and I have exceeded that by close to double.

This morning I got up and drank a vegetable protein powder with banana. Then for lunch I made this wonderful bowl of salad. There was a bed of spring greens to which I added spinach, tomato, strawberry and topped it with olive oil and lemon juice with ginger. It was very satisfying and for dinner, I had a bowl of soup from last night.  

I am going to ramp up my exercise time at home also. I want to continue to feel good and healthy and build stamina. Tonight, I did not fix dinner for the family. I told them I had soup. I do plan on fixing my family spaghetti once per week and making a meatless meatloaf.

My best friend and I continue to keep each other encouraged on our path. We are each losing weight and inches differently and remain on different eating plans, but continue to share recipes. I am so grateful for her friendship and love her a lot.
Soon, I will add a couple of pictures here.
Happy eating and thanks for visiting.    

A Bit Frustrated

Right now, I am a bit frustrated. I fixed a nice dinner (vegetable soup) I put in carrots, peas, potato, a bit of red beans, cabbage, 1 onion, tomatos, green beans with nice seasonings.  I called the family to eat and was ignored.
 later on, DH came to the kitchen and I asked him if he would like his dinner now. He replied "No, you put tomato and onion in it." Yet, he will eat tomato on  a sandwich and eat green onion.  I only put in 1 small one. He then made himself a can of chili. Then my youngest wanted some, so he made some for her also.
Neither child was interested and in fact, no matter what I fix, they don't eat hardly and go after a can of soup, chili or top ramen.
This did it and I told dh, that tomorrow was our grocery money was coming in and I will buy 60 cans of chili and several cans of soup and packages of hotdogs. If they want something different, he will now have to do the cooking. He said "Why 60 cans?" I just told him that they are going to have to pick out their own food everyday and I was DONE. I may cook them spaghetti once a week.
Basically I am done with it. It has always been this way. All they want is crap.
I must stay on my plan as this is my health.  I guess I'll have to enjoy at least 1 bowl a day of cooked food. I am so still enjoying raw smoothies.

                                                       

Below 230 Now :)

I am now sown again and feeling excited.  last night I went and ordered a treadmill for here at home. I got tired of searching Craig s List only to run into people who seemingly never had time to let me buy their machine and figured I  may as well go new and get all the features I want. I chose Merit 725T and paid 400.00 It has some good reviews along with some bad of course. I am hoping my delivery will be a success story.
Last night , hubby and I had our once a month date night and I thought that one night a month, I could be lax on my diet. However; today, I am thinking it is not such a good idea as I have struggled all day with temptations, etc. probably part of the reason being I did not have any salad stuff in the house until late this afternoon and now I am all stocked up again. Tonight's dinner was a nice huge salad with spring salad mix, banana, grapefruit, tomato, carrot, cucumber and topped with olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing.  The fruit mixture was exceptionally good.  Tomorrow I will be fully back on track and will also be drinking liver detox drinks and trying a day with no coffee, using green tea instead.

Feeling Great Today

Well, it looks like in the Pacific North Wet we may have a decent day, even though it is pretty chilly.
I am sitting here with a smoothy with celery, cinnamon,  strawberries, chocolate and protein. It is so smooth and creamy and of course luscious.
I made coffee this morning and could not even finish the first cup. It just has not tasted good for a few days now and am thinking of switching to some herbal tea.
Been trying to figure out dinner for tomorrow as I want to fix something special for my family. Whatever, I fix for them, I will make me a single serving of salmon and a great salad.
Yesterday, I did some planting on my indoor garden and am anxious to see some plants peeking through the dirt. I love my plant of garlic chives.
I hope everyone has a great Easter and remembers the reason why we celebrate it.  God bless..

WooHoo!

I am now down 10 pounds since 3/20. I feel well. Yesterday, I dragged though and I wondered if it was because I did not have any coffee. I could barely move. This morning I am much better.
I am still doing mostly smoothies. last night I did try something new though. I made 'Chocolate Mousse' using 1 banana, 1 avocado, unsweetened cocoa and a T of almond milk. I just blended it altogether. The recipe did not call for almond milk though. After blending, chill for 1 hour.

I was blown away by the taste. It was very filling and would satisfy the sweet cravings.
Today, I will have to exercise at home as my daughter has a dr. appt. and then we are joining another friend and her daughter for an overnight visit at a motel. I will pack my small blender and some veggies with me.
Talk to you later..