Blog Update

Just wanted to give an update of whats going on in my life. The van is now fixed so I am back to the gym, which feels awesome! I was not able to go for about a week or so. I DID walk every day and stuff, but I dont feel like it was quite enough, so I am hoping I will not have gained that month. Got 2 weeks to work hard on losing before I get weighed again.
We got approved to move where we were looking at. We are moving in with Davids family. Both families are struggling to pay the bills. We can pay our bills, but with no savings after, and when something happens like the van breaking down, it causes us to fall behind on other bills. Some people will think we are crazy for moving in together, but we dont care. We have been praying and thinking about this and part of my prayer was for the Lord to allow this to happen if it was His will and everything has seemed to fall right into place! And both families will be able to pay all bills on time AND put money into savings! A lot of people are starting to combine families because of the economy and I dont blame them...its tough.
Besides that, nothing else is new. My schedule is all out of wack right now but once we are fully moved in it will get back to normal. I will have lots of new posts, and yummy recipes for you all.

Also, please pray for a friend of mine's son...his name is Azariah and he is turning 1 this month. Was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and started treatment yesterday...it went well but please continue to pray for this baby AND his family. thanks

Weigh In - month 5

I just realized I had forgotten to post my weigh in. So the scale was not so nice and it said that I had gained 4 pounds. But i did not get discouraged and I waited until I got measured, which THAT said I lost a few inches. Must either be water or muscle. There is so much going on right now and I dont have too much to say. Its either write 3 pages worth of stuff, or say nothing....lol. We are in the process of moving so there may not be too many posts in the next month or so. BUT I will keep you updated as much as I can. I am not at home right now so I dont have any new recipes to try out, but soon...:)

Quiche!

This is an old favorite of mine that I tweaked a bit. My mommy use to make this every Sunday morning. This is a DOUBLE recipe.

2 frozen pie crusts (deep dish is best)

1 c. cooked and crumbled turkey sausage

2 c. mixed veggies of your choice, diced

a small amount of cheese is optional

1 dozen eggs, scrambled

Mix everything together. Fill pie crusts a little over half way. DO NOT fill to the top, it will over run when cooking. Set both on cooking tray and place in a preheated 350 oven. Bake for at least 30 minutes. If not done, bake in 10 minute intervals until egg is cooked and crust is brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.

If you want to make it a day early, you can bake it half way, refrigerate, and then finish baking in the morning to save time. Remember this is egg so leftovers must be put in the fridge. ENJOY!

Back in Action!

Well it has been almost an entire week since I have gone to the gym. Today is Thursday and I didn't go last Friday or Saturday because of the heat. It reached 114, feeling like 123, and I didn't feel that I should risk it with my health. I took David to work that day and got sick just from driving! Then we were out of town with family Sunday and Monday. Then I was so exhausted Tuesday I kind of just chilled. Wednesday was a bad day. I just could not get around to do anything! I packed my gym bag last night so I had no excuse this morning. Boy was it tough to get up and go this morning, but I did! So hopefully this will put me back on track.

I really wasn't quite "off track". I stay on track with my eating, AND I was VERY active the whole time. So even though I was not at the gym, I was doing what I needed to do.

I am glad that I have figured out that you can go out of town, have a great time, and still live healthy. I feel like I can do so much more this way! How exciting!!!

Knoebel's Grove!!!

WOW! I had such a great time! It was a bit humid in the first part of the day, but then it rained at lunch time and supper time and completely cooled everything off. I got a little pink on my shoulders, but nothing too bad. And the rain chased everyone away, so there were no long lines! Since the rain happened at meal times, it didn't keep us from doing anything...it really was a perfect day to go!

Last year I had to use a scooter and I went on 2 rides. I could not fit on anything else, and if I COULD fit, I couldn't get on and off without hurting myself so I didn't go. THIS year, I brought my cane, but it stayed in the van the WHOLE time! Didn't even THINK about getting it out! And I brought my handicapped card, which will let me go to the front, and I didn't use it, I waited in line like a normal person! AND I went on at least 7 different rides, SEVERAL times! I did sooo much more than I have ever been able to do. I am really feeling everything I did yesterday, today, but I am so proud of myself and it only makes me want to work harder. I REALLY want to go on the roller coasters next year so we will see! I had too many NSVs to count them all! I think yesterday was one big NSV!

Oh, and the shirt and capris I am wearing are a 4x! One size down!!!!!

Cinny's Italian Pork Foil Pack

This is very simple and very delish!

4 lean boneless pork chops (marinated a few hours in fat free italian dressing)

8 Tbs. fat free italian dressing

4 cups of your favorite veggies

Preheat oven to 425...tear off 4 (8x12) sheets of foil. Lay one pork chop on each piece of foil. Top with one cup of veggies and drizzle with 2 Tbs. dressing. Fold foil into 4 packs and put onto a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes or depending on size of chops, until cooked. Serve by itself or with 1/2 cup brown rice. Enjoy! Calories 298 protein 30mg

In the next coming week I will be trying at least 5 new recipes, a couple of them using foil packs, but all nice and healthy.

Cravings and Websites

This past week I ended up having a HORRIBLE craving. But instead of telling you about it, I will give you a link. A newly acquired friend of mine has an excellent website, www.antigurufitness.com. He helped me through the craving by not just encouraging me, but making a deal to write about me on his website if I overcame the craving and we both held up our end of the bargain. Here is the direct link to the article about me www.antigurufitness.com/?p=47. I did later this week eat something I should not have, but it was NOT a craving, just a bad choice. Today is a new day and we move on! KEEP MOVING FORWARD! I invite you to check out his website and explore it!