Week 25 Weigh In

Current Weight: 188.8 lbs

Weekly Loss:  3.4 lbs         Total Loss: 33.2 lbs

Sorry for the late posting!

I'm back on the losing-bandwagon.  I was glad to see that I had lost most of the weight I had gained back.  This week should be interesting, I haven't been eating well but I've been exercising, so we shall see.  

This is the last weekend that I'm letting myself go overboard.  It needs to stop.  

Summer is almost here!  The weekends are like teases, it's so close!

I can't wait to have more time to exercise and cook, it's going to rock!

Dear Nick,

Dear Nick-Yoga-Master,


Thank you.  


Thank you for waking me up and making me remember how determined I am, even without knowing you had that effect, or without knowing I've needed an extra kick in the behind.


Thank you for pushing me harder in your class, I was just being lazy, and your little push woke me up!


You are awesome.  Just wait until school is over in 2 weeks and I can come to all of your classes each week instead of just one.  This is the summer of transformation!


Sincerely,
The girl in the front row with the pretty yoga mat and with the glasses that keep falling of from sweat!

Cedar Plank Salmon

I love salmon, but I find myself getting into a rut as far as recipes are concerned.  I don't like heavy sauces, and my usual recipes bore me now.  I was walking through the grocery store the other day, and saw cedar planks.  Hey, why not!


They are really easy to use, and the results were great!  You soak the plank in water for at least an hour, then add it to a grill maintaining a temperature of 350.  After 3 minutes, turn the plank over and place the fish on top (we just seasoned it with salt and pepper).  Leave the top closed, keep an eye on the temp, and when the fish flakes, it's done.  You don't have to flip it at all, and the result is an extremely moist, delicious piece of fish!  We served it with the black bean and corn salsa and some faux risotto!  It was the best meal we've made in a while!

Gym Pet Peeve of the Week

Off I went to finally enjoy an evening of exercise!  I'm more than halfway through my elliptical routine when a couple get on the machines next to me.  Nothing unusual, I don't have space issues, we're good.


Then the odor hits me, from the woman.  It's not body odor, I can deal with that since we are in a place where you are expected to sweat.  It's not dirty clothing odor.  


It's none other than alcohol stink.  Apparently the best pre-workout beverage is beer!  I have to say, I've smelt many scents in the gym environment, but this was a first.  She didn't appear drunk, but you can't mistake the smell of beer for anything else.  I don't understand why someone would drink then workout.  Isn't that counterproductive?  Dangerous?  Stupid???


So, Ms. Beery, save your drinking for when you get home.  Spare me the smell and potential safety hazards!

Black Bean and Corn Side Dish

With all of the barbecues that take place during the summer, you rarely find a side dish that is low fat.  Salads are usually mayonnaise based, or things are full of brown sugar and sauce.  It can be a nightmare!


The other night I decided last minute that I wanted to throw a side together for barbecued chicken, but it had to be something I had in the house since I was short on time.  Enter the best-bbq-side-ever!


Take a can of black beans (rinsed and drained), a cup of frozen corn kernels (thawed) and salsa to taste.  I used a medium salsa because we like spice.  Mix, add salt to taste.  


THAT'S IT!  It makes 4 servings at 3 Points+ each.  Again, we ate it before I could take a picture, but I know we will be making it again soon, so I will be sure to update!

Meh

I'm not happy.  I'm up even more.  192.2 lbs.  I'm angry, slightly depressed, but overly determined now to undo what I've done.  Between stress eating and delicious, fatty barbecues (OMG we make awesome ribs!) and some alcoholic beverages, I've done some damage


As I told my husband last night- "I like losing weight more than I like food."  The good feeling from losing weight lasts so much longer than the good feeling from eating a meal.  Plus, I enjoy eating healthy foods!  I've been lazy and taking the easy way out by choosing what's in front of me instead of choosing something better for myself.


It's go time people.  The school year is almost over, and I'm going to be a weight-loss machine.  Starting now, whether I like it or not!  


My plan is to have a bite of my husband's ribs (thanks!) and then move on to the chicken and veggies.  I've been slacking on stocking my house with the veggies I love, so I need to step it up.  If I want to have a drink, I'm allowing myself to have 2 drinks only one night a week.  By planning ahead, I should be able to make all of this happen!

Lime Cooler

I enjoy citrus beverages in the summer.  This one is 0 Points+, delicious, and you could always add in silver rum to have an alcoholic beverage.  1 jigger would make it 4 Points+.  I haven't tried it, but it seems like it would go well.

Not beer, but if you enjoy beer, check out Great South Bay Brewery.  They've got some amazing beer!

I didn't measure, but I combined the juice of one lime, Splenda, muddled mint leaves and seltzer, mix and serve on the rocks.  So refreshing!