No one ever says, “Would you like some Skim Milk, Corn Syrup, Cream, and 0.5% of Carrageenan, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono and Diglycerides, and Vitamin A Palmitate, with a little color added to your coffee?” Why would they when you can just say, “Would you like some Fat Free Half and Half in your coffee?” … Continue reading
It’s confession time. Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. Alicia and Powers are signed up to do a half marathon. They signed up to voluntarily run 13.1 miles. Kevin’s always wanted to do one. And then there’s me. And in case you have forgotten – I HATE RUNNING. In fact, here it comes – … Continue reading
4 cup broth made with (s) Chicken base 1/2 Tbsp REAL butter 1 onion (use however much you onion YOU personally like) 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced 1/2 pound (about 3 [3oz] small tails) shelled lobster meat 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 2/3 cup(s) uncooked Rice Select Arboria Risotto Rice 1/2 cup(s) white … Continue reading
I came out. I linked my real life with my weight loss life. Honestly – I was PETRIFIED I wouldn’t be well received. My stomach was in knots when I confirmed everything for my facebook page, my tumblr, my twitter. (Wowzors – I’m a nerd.) Alicia and Kevin talked me off the ledge several times … Continue reading
There is just something about a big fat steak coming off of the grill and into my belly. I’m trying to get into the process of eating whole everything and eliminating all of the processed everything. This means mostly all of the fat free products and instead eating REAL food in moderate portions. This brought … Continue reading
Wow! I finally did some before and after’s and I’m just kind of shocked, honestly. I mean, I know I’ve lost weight. I know I’ve lost about 125lbs, but to see side by side comparison’s is honestly – mind blowing. Talk about exciting! I am even more pumped to get this last 25lbs off of … Continue reading
I’m in the process of organizing and getting more serious about my site here – so get ready for two pretty big, exciting things! 1. I’m adding a recipes section to my site. I am such a foodie and find cooking so cathartic that I spend hours in the kitchen every day…by choice. I thought … Continue reading
The exercise storm that is. Kevin is also getting back to the fitness which is immensely helpful for me. In fact, this week we’ve started the infamous Jillian Michaels – 30 Day Shred. Dun dun dun…. The funny store behind it is that I bought it maybe 5 years ago. Well, I can recall doing … Continue reading
I feel like I can make it…the storm is over now. I gained 4.8lbs in my 6 week hiatus. I am happy as a clam about it too. 100% okay with this. Additionally, my last official Weigh In at WW was in the morning before breakfast/any intake, in workout clothes and on a Friday (after … Continue reading
Dear Self, Thank you for actually getting your shit together yesterday. You’ve worked entirely too hard to just blow it now. xoxo and annoyed, Self Y’all, moving was a whole lot harder on my diet/exercise than I expected. I mean a whole lot harder. I didn’t just abandon the wagon for 14 days, I … Continue reading
Damn girl, that's a lot of fattitude 