Well, today was the March of Dimes for babies at Mahoney. Summer is sick, so I went down by myself, driving through rain. I didn't know the forecast, so I thought it was supposed to clear up a little.
I got there, waited for a little bit, and when the race was supposed to start, they announced we were in a severe weather warning and they advised against walking. Of course they couldn't say "don't," but they strongly encouraged we not walk.
I was really sad, but figured I could just drive home and do the 3 miles at the gym. So, that's what I did! I didn't want to let my sponsors (or myself) down and not complete the walk altogether. The gym wasn't as much fun as the outside walk would have been, but it was just as fufilling!
I'm proud of myself for making the committment to do this - a year ago, I would have said no way in hell! Especially when Summer got sick... I would have said Nope! Not goin' by myself! And then, when it was cancelled, I would have just come home and crashed on the couch. But, I made the committment and I followed through. I'm already looking forward to next year!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Blackberry Cobbler
David got this recipe at weigh-in tonight. So yummy!!! You could use any fruit if you don't like blackberries. How easy can this be?????
POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 40 min
Ingredients
1 pkg frozen blackberries (still frozen)
1 box Angel food cake mix
12 oz Diet 7Up
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 baking dish.
Layer the dish with: blackberries, then cake mix, then pour Diet 7up. DO NOT MIX.
Bake for 40 minutes and serve! (I noticed there were a few spots that were still powdery from not having liquid. I was worried, but it tasted great that way. I might add a little more 7up next time, but who knows!)
POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 40 min
Ingredients
1 pkg frozen blackberries (still frozen)
1 box Angel food cake mix
12 oz Diet 7Up
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 baking dish.
Layer the dish with: blackberries, then cake mix, then pour Diet 7up. DO NOT MIX.
Bake for 40 minutes and serve! (I noticed there were a few spots that were still powdery from not having liquid. I was worried, but it tasted great that way. I might add a little more 7up next time, but who knows!)
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tortilla Pizza
I can't claim this recipe (obviously), but it wasn't from Weight Watchers! David found this recipe on Biggest Loser's website. We added a little to the original recipe, I plugged it into Weight Watchers, and there we have it!
POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 4 min
Ingredients
4 medium whole wheat tortillas
1 cup canned pineapple, packed in juice (I like the tidbit size the best)
8 TBSP BBQ sauce
1 cup cooked chicken breast (cubed) (you can use any meat - different meats may change point values though)
1/2 cup feta cheese (if you can find reduced fat, points would lower)
Instructions
Toast tortilla on non-stick cookie sheet in oven for 3-4 minutes. Flip and toast another 3-4 minutes.
Assemble pizza with desired ingredients.
Cook at 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes.
This was so easy. We got home, David started "cooking" right away, and dinner was ready in less than 15 minutes and was so yummy!!! The original recipe did not have the chicken or mushrooms, but I needed protein and veggies. We're excited to try different combinations! I still like our baked pizza, but this is lower points and quicker to make. It wasn't quite as filling, but just as yummy!
POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 4 min
Ingredients
4 medium whole wheat tortillas
1 cup canned pineapple, packed in juice (I like the tidbit size the best)
8 TBSP BBQ sauce
1 cup cooked chicken breast (cubed) (you can use any meat - different meats may change point values though)
1/2 cup feta cheese (if you can find reduced fat, points would lower)
Instructions
Toast tortilla on non-stick cookie sheet in oven for 3-4 minutes. Flip and toast another 3-4 minutes.
Assemble pizza with desired ingredients.
Cook at 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes.
This was so easy. We got home, David started "cooking" right away, and dinner was ready in less than 15 minutes and was so yummy!!! The original recipe did not have the chicken or mushrooms, but I needed protein and veggies. We're excited to try different combinations! I still like our baked pizza, but this is lower points and quicker to make. It wasn't quite as filling, but just as yummy!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Monthly Vent Time
Well, it seems like about once a month, I need to get it all out.... I've had some stuff building up the last week or so, and today was the straw that broke the camel's back. Good luck keeping up.
I found out this week that 2 of my friends are pregnant. I am excited for both of them. But, I'm sad at the same time. I'm mad at myself for thinking "It's not fair" - even for that split second that I thought it - I feel guilty for it. Both of these women have been trying for 6 months. They both deserve their babies. But, damn it, I want a baby, too! Another friend of mine who is having problems getting pregnant is having the same issue - everybody around her is getting pregnant. David is meeting with a new urologist sometime soon, getting back on the Clomid, and then we'll try an IUI. We're both getting back to our vitamins. Hopefully in 4-5 months I'll be announcing a baby!
But it's hard. I want to be pregnant now. It's not fair. June is our 2nd anniversary, August is our 2nd trying to conceive anniversary. As a teacher, I see good parents and not-so-good parents. Why can these women sleep with 4-5 different guys and get pregnant everytime they get into bed? And why can they keep popping out kids and getting free aide? David and I will be good, loving parents who have common sense and understand what routine, and talking, and loving, and not getting high/drunk with our kids in the next room... Everytime I see a pregnant woman, I wonder "What did God see in you that he doesn't see in me?"
We had weigh-in tonight. David did great! He lost 6 lbs! I gained 2. I know that this past week was tough - Easter, 1 winery and 2 tasting rooms, plus 1/2 a bottle of wine the other night. But, I've been going to the gym and watching what I eat. I think maybe my problem is tracking... I didn't really track my food like I usually do. I just guestimated - and I didn't keep track of my activity points or weekly points. Guess what that means? An added 2 lbs to my body. Next week will be better. I know it will.
Financially, things have been tight. We have a fair amount of credit card debt and we owe my parents some money. My dad has been great - relaxed about it. He'll get it when he gets it. My mom needs the money back. So, we worked out a "payment plan" with her. We also have all my medical bills - payment plans for them as well. We were planning on starting Dave Ramsey's Snowball plan in June. And then............ our water heater died. Last night, the "pop top" blew. David replaced it, and the new one popped today. The plumber came out and said that it's 20 years old (wow!), and needs to be replaced. So, the power is off (it's electric), and we can only turn it on to do laundry, showers, and dishes. Well, we can shower at the gym (after working out) and do laundry with cold water. But dishes? No. I need hot water.
So, we spent the evening figuring out the best way to go. David and I found one at a decent price from True Value and he is going to get it tomorrow. We decided to look at a couple other places and by the time we were done, True Value was closed. So, he's going to deal with it tomorrow. We still need to get a plumber to install it (eek!), but hopefully we can find one who will accept payments.
I seriously feel like everytime we start to get ahead, something goes wrong. David was supposed to call the urology clinic today, but now we can't afford it. We were planning summer trips, and now... we don't know. We want to be parents. And now.... It's not just the water heater. It's the surgery, the flu, the car accident,..... everytime we get one step ahead, we fall 2 back. Damn it. When will it be my turn to get ahead? When will it be my turn to say "I paid off a credit card!" or "We're pregnant!" My student loans are coming due in July and I know we can get the payments reduced, but seriously? I don't want to be paying on those for the rest of my life!
So, someday, some way, we will get ahead. We will succeed. 99 3/4% guaranteed. I hope.
I found out this week that 2 of my friends are pregnant. I am excited for both of them. But, I'm sad at the same time. I'm mad at myself for thinking "It's not fair" - even for that split second that I thought it - I feel guilty for it. Both of these women have been trying for 6 months. They both deserve their babies. But, damn it, I want a baby, too! Another friend of mine who is having problems getting pregnant is having the same issue - everybody around her is getting pregnant. David is meeting with a new urologist sometime soon, getting back on the Clomid, and then we'll try an IUI. We're both getting back to our vitamins. Hopefully in 4-5 months I'll be announcing a baby!
But it's hard. I want to be pregnant now. It's not fair. June is our 2nd anniversary, August is our 2nd trying to conceive anniversary. As a teacher, I see good parents and not-so-good parents. Why can these women sleep with 4-5 different guys and get pregnant everytime they get into bed? And why can they keep popping out kids and getting free aide? David and I will be good, loving parents who have common sense and understand what routine, and talking, and loving, and not getting high/drunk with our kids in the next room... Everytime I see a pregnant woman, I wonder "What did God see in you that he doesn't see in me?"
We had weigh-in tonight. David did great! He lost 6 lbs! I gained 2. I know that this past week was tough - Easter, 1 winery and 2 tasting rooms, plus 1/2 a bottle of wine the other night. But, I've been going to the gym and watching what I eat. I think maybe my problem is tracking... I didn't really track my food like I usually do. I just guestimated - and I didn't keep track of my activity points or weekly points. Guess what that means? An added 2 lbs to my body. Next week will be better. I know it will.
Financially, things have been tight. We have a fair amount of credit card debt and we owe my parents some money. My dad has been great - relaxed about it. He'll get it when he gets it. My mom needs the money back. So, we worked out a "payment plan" with her. We also have all my medical bills - payment plans for them as well. We were planning on starting Dave Ramsey's Snowball plan in June. And then............ our water heater died. Last night, the "pop top" blew. David replaced it, and the new one popped today. The plumber came out and said that it's 20 years old (wow!), and needs to be replaced. So, the power is off (it's electric), and we can only turn it on to do laundry, showers, and dishes. Well, we can shower at the gym (after working out) and do laundry with cold water. But dishes? No. I need hot water.
So, we spent the evening figuring out the best way to go. David and I found one at a decent price from True Value and he is going to get it tomorrow. We decided to look at a couple other places and by the time we were done, True Value was closed. So, he's going to deal with it tomorrow. We still need to get a plumber to install it (eek!), but hopefully we can find one who will accept payments.
I seriously feel like everytime we start to get ahead, something goes wrong. David was supposed to call the urology clinic today, but now we can't afford it. We were planning summer trips, and now... we don't know. We want to be parents. And now.... It's not just the water heater. It's the surgery, the flu, the car accident,..... everytime we get one step ahead, we fall 2 back. Damn it. When will it be my turn to get ahead? When will it be my turn to say "I paid off a credit card!" or "We're pregnant!" My student loans are coming due in July and I know we can get the payments reduced, but seriously? I don't want to be paying on those for the rest of my life!
So, someday, some way, we will get ahead. We will succeed. 99 3/4% guaranteed. I hope.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
2009 Nebraska Wine Tour
Last year, we started the wine tour but didn't get to finish it because of me getting sick in July. So, we are starting early this year!
David FINALLY took me to my winery. We chose to go to James Arthur Vineyard, and found the passport for this year's tour. JAV has a new Brianna that is REALLY good. A bottle found its way home with us. There's a newer winery close by but they weren't open today. So, we stopped at From Nebraska Gift Shop for some tastings. We tried wines from quite a few different wineries - some we went to last year, others are on our Get-To-Quick list!
The best part about wine? A 4oz glass of white wine is only 2 points! I don't drink red, but it's slightly more. The killer is the bread baskets that you HAVE to get. Well, you don't have to get, but it definitely helps keep you from getting drunk!
So, Nebraska Wine Tour - Here we come!
David FINALLY took me to my winery. We chose to go to James Arthur Vineyard, and found the passport for this year's tour. JAV has a new Brianna that is REALLY good. A bottle found its way home with us. There's a newer winery close by but they weren't open today. So, we stopped at From Nebraska Gift Shop for some tastings. We tried wines from quite a few different wineries - some we went to last year, others are on our Get-To-Quick list!
The best part about wine? A 4oz glass of white wine is only 2 points! I don't drink red, but it's slightly more. The killer is the bread baskets that you HAVE to get. Well, you don't have to get, but it definitely helps keep you from getting drunk!
So, Nebraska Wine Tour - Here we come!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Getting Closer!
Tonight was Weigh In. After a busy day of cleaning, dealing with a stupid check company, working out (made it 30 min on the elliptical for the first time since surgery!), taking the monsters to the vet (everybody is vaccinated and tested - DAMN that's expensive!)..... we hauled ass to weigh in. We got there 5 minutes before the meeting was over, but we got to weigh in!
I lost 4.6 lbs! Holy Cow!! I am 2.8 lbs away from my goal weight! I can't believe it! I've been really good this week and now that I'm exercising again, I don't need as much pop to keep my energy up. When we had Chinese, I was careful. When I went to Applebee's with a friend, I had a 7 pt sandwich with fruit. David lost .2, which in my book is still a loss. He was glad to not gain - he had alot of temptations this week and did good with some, not so good with others.
Think I can make goal next week? I don't know. I haven't lost 4 lbs in a LONG time. It's almost like this was a fluke! I'll be happy with 1 lb - that's still only 3 weeks until goal! I'd be really happy if I did make it, but I'm not holding my breath.
Tomorrow is my last day off before going back on Monday. I'm working at the flower shop on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is Easter, so we're spending the day with family. That doesn't count as a day off in my book. David and I are going to a winery tomorrow afternoon! This was my reward for a different milestone and I haven't gotten it yet. So, we're relaxing and enjoying some good wine. I'll post more info tomorrow - I love that white wine is only 2 points for 4 oz!
I lost 4.6 lbs! Holy Cow!! I am 2.8 lbs away from my goal weight! I can't believe it! I've been really good this week and now that I'm exercising again, I don't need as much pop to keep my energy up. When we had Chinese, I was careful. When I went to Applebee's with a friend, I had a 7 pt sandwich with fruit. David lost .2, which in my book is still a loss. He was glad to not gain - he had alot of temptations this week and did good with some, not so good with others.
Think I can make goal next week? I don't know. I haven't lost 4 lbs in a LONG time. It's almost like this was a fluke! I'll be happy with 1 lb - that's still only 3 weeks until goal! I'd be really happy if I did make it, but I'm not holding my breath.
Tomorrow is my last day off before going back on Monday. I'm working at the flower shop on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is Easter, so we're spending the day with family. That doesn't count as a day off in my book. David and I are going to a winery tomorrow afternoon! This was my reward for a different milestone and I haven't gotten it yet. So, we're relaxing and enjoying some good wine. I'll post more info tomorrow - I love that white wine is only 2 points for 4 oz!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Going out milestone!
I love, love, love Spring Break! I took the dogs to the groomers this morning and then picked up the carpet cleaner from my dad. David and I had a few errands to run and decided to get lunch while we were out.
I wanted Subway or Applebees or something healthy... He wanted Chinese. EEK! So, we went to China Buffet, my all time FAVORITE Chinese restaurant. I love their crab ragoon, egg rolls... everything! So, what did I do? I got a plate full of salad, honey dew, and a few raw shrimp. I relaxed while I ate that, we talked about the weekend.... Of course, I was still hungry. So, I went to the mongolian grill - a few ounces of chicken and TONS of veggies later (and I didn't do too bad with the sauce either) - I was full! I did eat 2 crab ragoon, but I figure the rest of the meal was healthy-ish choices, right?
David didn't do as well, but he did better than he would have a year ago. And, we worked out tonight, so he "paid" for his "crime." I worked out also, but one of my incisions started hurting after 20 minutes so I had to stop. David and I talked about his successes because he was feeling a little down on himself. But, we found the positive side and we're both proud of ourselves.
So, all in all, a very successful day! The puppies look SUPER adorable with their hair cuts - I'll post pics eventually. They got their usual shave and they look like dogs again!
For the 2nd day of Spring Break, David has class so I'm going to lunch with a friend (Applebee's - I like their chicken sandwich). I'm also going to clean the carpets if I can get our vacuum to work and do a little more cleaning. And of course my usual tutoring...
I wanted Subway or Applebees or something healthy... He wanted Chinese. EEK! So, we went to China Buffet, my all time FAVORITE Chinese restaurant. I love their crab ragoon, egg rolls... everything! So, what did I do? I got a plate full of salad, honey dew, and a few raw shrimp. I relaxed while I ate that, we talked about the weekend.... Of course, I was still hungry. So, I went to the mongolian grill - a few ounces of chicken and TONS of veggies later (and I didn't do too bad with the sauce either) - I was full! I did eat 2 crab ragoon, but I figure the rest of the meal was healthy-ish choices, right?
David didn't do as well, but he did better than he would have a year ago. And, we worked out tonight, so he "paid" for his "crime." I worked out also, but one of my incisions started hurting after 20 minutes so I had to stop. David and I talked about his successes because he was feeling a little down on himself. But, we found the positive side and we're both proud of ourselves.
So, all in all, a very successful day! The puppies look SUPER adorable with their hair cuts - I'll post pics eventually. They got their usual shave and they look like dogs again!
For the 2nd day of Spring Break, David has class so I'm going to lunch with a friend (Applebee's - I like their chicken sandwich). I'm also going to clean the carpets if I can get our vacuum to work and do a little more cleaning. And of course my usual tutoring...
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