tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77228192877015931702024-03-13T04:51:59.230-07:00My Road to Weight LossDarcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.comBlogger430125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-60533477783052044402013-10-01T15:04:00.001-07:002013-10-01T15:04:21.178-07:00September Goals Recap<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well hello October, where did you come from? Can't believe we're on the down slope of 2013! I sure do love this time of year though!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Without further ado, here is my recap of my goals last month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. use My Fitness Pal to track <strong><u>ALL</u></strong> eats everyday - estimating about 80% of my eats tracked</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. weigh 181 by 9.30.13 - Knocked this one out of the park!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm pretty bummed that I didn't even get one workout in these past 2 weeks. I'm not going to list excuses either. Life is busy, everyone has kids, a house to clean, pets to feed, yada, yada, yada. If you want something bad enough you'll make time for it...bottom line! Monday morning I set my alarm for 4:45am and hit snooze. Oops! I really am just not a morning workout person {espeically while nursing!}. I started out October right though, I got in a 30 minute power walk on my lunch hour today. I think this will be the best time for me to workout. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Five out of 7 days of the week I'm on plan, tracking everything that goes in my mouth. Its the weekend that trips me up, specifically Sunday. Sunday is Kyle's cheat day and for some reason I feel the need to cheat along with him. Not necessary! Sunday the 22nd was BAD! MFP told me to just go to bed 'cause I'd eaten such a ridiculous amount of calories {j/k...but it should give me warning messages when I'm stuffing my face on days like that}. This past Sunday wasn't as bad, but I could have done without the ice cream for dessert or that 3rd piece of pizza {promise they were small!}. So still some work to be done in the tracking/eating department. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And finally I'm here to tell you, on September 30, 2013 I stepped on the scale and smashed my goal of 181!! Check that out!! Nothing like beating a goal you set!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stay tuned for my October goals post {now I need to go write them}!</span><br />
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Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-81558000335331497132013-09-30T07:20:00.001-07:002013-09-30T07:20:17.386-07:00Weight Watchers vs My Fitness Pal<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Monday blog land! Are you ready to make it a great week? I sure am! Today I wanted to talk about what I'm doing to track my food. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've decided to use My Fitness Pal {MFP} to track my eats. I haven't abandoned Weight Watchers {WW} completely and I don't think its is a bad program at all. I've actually had a lot of success with WW. For me, right now where I'm at, using My Fitness Pal is the best option. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are just a few of my reasons why I chose MFP:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its free!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I like the accountablity of my friends on MFP. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love the huge database of foods. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Protein/fat/carb ratios</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its easy to snapshot day at a glance, week at a glance, etc. </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Obviously the big part for me right now is that MFP is free. My family has some big financial goals we are reaching for and adding another expense like WW, when I can use MFP for free, seems un-necessary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">As I move foward in this journey I will keep you posted on my likes/dislikes with MFP vs WW! And if you're on MFP add me "dbangert2".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>What are your thoughts on MFP vs WW?</strong></span></div>
Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-62550554718548960372013-09-23T07:39:00.003-07:002013-09-23T07:39:51.471-07:00Exposed<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Did you catch my </span><a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2013/09/september-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">September Goals post</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">? I let a few things out of the bag in that post! For one I exposed my weight to the entire world {or the 5 people who read my blog, lol!} to see! And secondly, you may have noticed one of my goals was to use My Fitness Pal to track my eats, where in the past I had used Weight Watchers. I'll get to MFP/WW later. Today I'm going to talk about that wretched # on the scale. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my goals was to weigh 181 by 9.30.13. Obviously if that is my goal you know that I currently weigh more than that. Yikes! That's a big number, but I plan to only make it smaller.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lets take a trip down memory lane. When I originally started this blog 5 years ago I was tipping the scales at 202. A month ago, on August 12th, I stepped on the scale knowing what I would see would not be pretty. 192.6. I was less than TEN pounds of being my highest weight {not counting when I was prego}. Time for a change!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That very day I changed how I was eating and did really well for 2 1/2 weeks. I lost 8.4lb in that time frame. Then my 29th birthday {my golden birthday!} rolled around and I splurged on some treats. The next day my wonderful husband threw me a surprise birthday party and I splurged even more. Then it was a long weekend with family in town and I got even more lax with my eats. And instead of getting right back on track after the long weekend it continued....until September 16th, something clicked that day!</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I needed to make a change...for good!</span></u></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That brings me to where I began {again} this time last week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last Monday was my first day tracking my eats and making better choices. I didn't weigh till Tuesday. The verdict of eating terrible for 2 weeks: I gained almost 4lbs of my weight loss back. So disappointing! The only thing I could do at that point was to push forward and get rid of those 4lbs...and a whole lot more!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Back to my September goal. My goal is to weigh 181 on 9.30.13, if you do the math, is a 6.8lb loss. I know, sounds like a lot, but I also know its totally doable! <strong><u>I've got this!</u></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A lot of people are ashamed of "that number" the scale says and I used to be, but honestly it doesn't bother me now. I know it doesn't define me. I've come face to face with it and I know what I need to do to change it! Wallowing in the pity of my chubby thighs & love handles covered with yoga pants & baggy sweatshirts will not help that number go down one bit! So I'm facing the facts, exposing it for the world to see, and can't wait to report to you how it will change over the coming weeks!</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What's your view on that number on the scale? Are you embarrased by your weight or no biggie?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-47852349253666787032013-09-19T06:25:00.001-07:002013-09-19T06:25:19.448-07:00September Goals<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you happened to catch my <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2013/09/good-evening-blog-friends-hello-anyone.html" target="_blank">post the other day</a> you know I have some BIG goals in the weight loss department {read: 30+lbs to lose}! Something that helped me the first time I lost weight was setting monthly goals so I'm going to do that again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">September is already over half over, but I'm still going to set a few small goals to get me going in the right direction! Without further ado, here my goals for the renaming part of the month to get me going in the right direction. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. workout 3 days/week</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. use My Fitness Pal to track <strong><u>ALL</u></strong> eats everyday</span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. weigh 181 by 9.30.13</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Those are three fairly basic goals, but I'm starting small and plan to get a little more specific and intense in October. They may be simple but they are measurable. You better believe on September 30th {or Oct 1st!} I'll be doing a "September Goals Recap" to let you know how I SMASHED these goals!</span></span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What is your plan of attack when you set goals? Simple or more complex? </span></span></b></i> </div>
Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-20849471775142702982013-09-16T19:20:00.001-07:002013-09-16T19:21:54.909-07:0013 Months?<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Good evening blog friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hello??? Anyone still there after my 13 month blog break? I
can’t image why anyone would stick around, it’s been pretty boring around these
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here’s what’s been going on in my life the past 13 months:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My last post mentioned a goal of weighing 162lbs by 8.31.12, well that didn’t happen because this happened:</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Yep, I was baking baby #2!</i></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I had great intentions of having a healthier pregnancy than the first time around. I started out really well, but I quit working out week 14 and around week 20 I had already gained 17lbs. It didn’t stop there, I ended up gaining almost 50lbs again! {not good!!!} </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Something good did come out of that weight gain though; I got my sweet baby boy, Avery James! He made his arrival on March 7, 2013 weighing 9lbs 11oz and I completely fell in love all over again! Who knew you could love two little people SO much?!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> I thoroughly enjoyed my 12 week maternity leave at home with my kiddos. I didn’t workout or track my eats though. After Memorial Day I went back to work full time and also have a small part time gig as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now here I am, Avery is over 6 months old and I still have 20lbs to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. AND…I’d like to lose about another 10-15lbs on top of that! So this mama has some work to do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I’ve quickly learned that being a working mom of 2 is HARD
WORK! I always thought I was busy before I had kids and then when Adelyn made
her arrival, she filled up my time even more. Now that I look back I had SO MUCH
free time before I had 2 kids, perspective is a funny thing! I’m not going
to use that excuse anymore. I’m going to make time to work out, meal plan, and
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stick around…or come back, <b><u>please</u></b>! Blogging was such a key
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Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-59456254161364599842012-08-13T19:45:00.001-07:002012-08-13T19:45:58.845-07:00August Goals<h5><font style="font-weight: normal" size="3">Hopefully you saw the recap of my <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/08/july-goals-recap.html">July goals recap last week</a>. I know that those monthly goals are a key part of my success and my overall goal, so I plan to continue to set goals each month. </font></h5> <p>Check out what I’m shooting for in the month of August!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>August Goals</u></strong></p> <p><font size="3">1. workout 5 days/week </font> <p><font size="3">2. attend every WW meeting </font> <p><font size="3">3. sign up for a 5k race</font> <p><font size="3">4. track <strong><u>ALL</u></strong> eats everyday</font> <p><font size="3">5. weigh 162 by 8.31.12 {lose 6.6 lbs}</font> <p><font size="3"></font><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/117586240241262378_oH4LEGKw_c.jpg" width="400" height="240"> <p align="right"><strong><font size="1"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/37999190576897413/">{source: pinterest}</a></font></strong> <p align="center"><font size="3"><strong>Do you set goals for yourself? If so, how often?</strong></font> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-31714444234656811852012-08-04T14:41:00.001-07:002012-08-04T14:41:29.095-07:00It’s the little things…<p>One thing I did to keep me motivated to work out during the month of July was to write down my workout each day and put a sticker on the calendar for those days. Yes, I’m sure it sounds silly & maybe childish. But after I started I was so excited and wanted to fill up that calendar!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7GvPM9qBEKI/UB2XA7cvfXI/AAAAAAAACbY/LAkf9fLXj28/s1600-h/IMG_30674.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3067" border="0" alt="IMG_3067" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ipKPbaHTaxY/UB2XBZMc2vI/AAAAAAAACbg/QNi9UkLRtos/IMG_3067_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p>I used some free {sesame street} stickers I randomly got in the mail {side note: when you have a baby, you somehow get lots of random things in the mail!}. I just keep a sheet of stickers clipped to the back of my calendar. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TQ84GL65ZLc/UB2XBi56TgI/AAAAAAAACbo/dv7rjLBeugk/s1600-h/IMG_30684.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3068" border="0" alt="IMG_3068" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bEuk7KwxuDk/UB2XCPt2ZaI/AAAAAAAACbw/Hv5eG_4iqNg/IMG_3068_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p>I printed each month through the end of the year, so when August 1st came I was ready for a new month!</p> <p align="center"><strong>What do you do to keep yourself motivated to get those workouts in or meet your workout goals?</strong></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-84188542687217494722012-08-02T12:47:00.001-07:002012-08-02T12:47:59.935-07:00July Goals Recap<p>Its been a while since <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/07/updates.html">I last posted</a>. But don’t think that means I was slacking off! Nope, I buckled down and I’m proud of what I accomplished in the month of July. </p> <p>Lets recap those goals I set!</p> <p>1. workout 5 days/week – <font color="#ff0000">I didn’t quite make this goal. The week of July 23rd I got the stomach bug and was out of commission for 2 days & then we went to Chicago for 3 days and I only worked out once that week. <strong><u>BUT</u></strong>…the other 2 1/2 weeks I was right on track got in my workout 5 days/week!</font> <p>2. attend every WW meeting – <font color="#ff0000">Check! This was a piece of cake for me…or should I say a piece of fruit! <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bo-UbulxOrU/UBrZb6oqUGI/AAAAAAAACWU/_5NzwHVUvwk/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile2.png?imgmax=800"> Went to every meeting last month!</font> <p>3. Try 2 new recipes – <font color="#ff0000">Check! I tried two new recipes from emilybites.com {LOVE her blog!} – Cheesy Taco Pasta & Bubble Up Enchilada {with black beans}. Yes I’ve had Bubble Up enchiladas many a time, but never with black beans, so I’m counting that!</font> <p align="left"><font color="#000000">4. weigh 167 by 7.31.12 {lose 9 lbs}</font> – <font color="#ff0000">Didn’t quite hit this goal, but I am SO proud to say that I did make it to 168.6 by the end of the month, so excited to say goodbye to those 170s. I know that losing 9 lbs in 3 1/2 weeks was a lofty goal. I feel that I pushed myself and I’m proud of those 7.4lbs!</font><font color="#ff0000"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/225461525064748820_3owuIGbw_c.jpg" width="350" height="350"></font><font size="1">(source: </font><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/225461525064748820/"><font size="1">pinterest</font></a><font size="1">)</font></p> <p>Remember my ultimate goal from my <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/07/updates.html">“Updates” post</a> a few weeks ago? I want to be 150lbs by November 1st. So if you crunch the numbers from where I’m at now, that’s 13 weeks to lose 18.6lbs, average of 1.43lbs/week. Totally doable!</p> <p><u>I'm going to continue to push myself</u>.</p> <p>Until this last week I was just estimating my daily intake in my head(points/calories), but Sunday I started tracking EVERYTHING {app on my blackberry} and I can tell what a difference it’s made! Just goes to show<strong><u> tracking is key</u></strong>!</p> <p>Lastly, but certainly not least, I have to thank you guys for kind words and sweet comments on my post requesting your support! This blog world is an amazing tool & I’m so thankful for all of you!</p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-81497468113674105482012-07-10T06:42:00.001-07:002012-07-10T06:45:52.099-07:00UpdatesHappy Tuesday friends! I have a few things to update ya'll on. I didn't make my goal of being 165lbs by Adelyn's 1st birthday. I made it to 171lbs, so close! Her birthday was a turning point, something changed in me and I got lazy {again}. The scale has gradually been creeping up over the weeks, but now with the inspiration of my husband I'm back in the game!<br />
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Monday was day 1 {again} for me! I have set my goal. I want to be 150lbs by November 1st. Currently I am 176lbs. Do the math: that's 26lbs in 16 weeks, average of 1.62lbs/week. Doable? I think so! A tough goal to meet? Absolutely! <u>I'm going to push myself</u>. I finished nursing Adelyn last month, so I don't have to worry that I'm taking in enough calories to produce enough milk for her. <br />
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I set a few goals to keep me focused this month. Check 'em out!<br />
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4. weigh 167 by 7.31.12 {lose 9 lbs}</div>
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I looked back at when I first started the blog. I was so strict with myself, I took pictures of my eats, I worked out all the time, and I lost 23.5lbs in 2 months! Now I know at that point I'm sure it came off faster because I had much more to lose, but still that is amazing! I'm going to do it again!</div>
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Here's where you guys come in! Looking back when I lost weight the first time ya'll were such an encouragement and inspiration to me. The blog world was and still is such an integral piece of my success. Will you do me a favor and support me in this goal {again}?</div>Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-9927289703377606552012-05-30T20:41:00.001-07:002012-05-30T20:41:18.922-07:00I’m Branching Out<p align="center">I have never really liked fish, I may have eaten fish sticks when I was little {I don’t think they count}, but I’m just not a fish person…no matter how you cook it. My Dad has been telling me over and over about this fish that he eats 2-3 times/week and how good it is. He said it didn’t have that “fishy” taste and I needed to give it a try. </p> <p align="center">So finally I did! The fish I tried is called swai. I picked them up in my grocers freezer section next to the meat counter. They are even initially packaged within a re-sealable package! {I’m easily impressed}<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EHBbmFnIiwE/T8boU5gl59I/AAAAAAAABQ0/lLuw67z9o_k/s1600-h/IMG_2042%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2042" border="0" alt="IMG_2042" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mR7wRy5nD2E/T8boVMMUgeI/AAAAAAAABQ4/o7cJFc7UqNo/IMG_2042_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="center">Not only were they nicely packaged, but check out these nutrition facts! They are packed with protein, no carbs, hardly any fat, and only 2 points plus per 4oz fillet!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_VeTwlhtb_o/T8boVRmyadI/AAAAAAAABRA/1QDEXNGO3XI/s1600-h/IMG_2044%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2044" border="0" alt="IMG_2044" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vDHKD1nulNs/T8boWNCnYrI/AAAAAAAABRM/Rau-eKOhjtw/IMG_2044_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="454"></a></p> <p align="center">I squeezed a little bit of lemon juice on, a dash of pepper, and wrapped it in some tin foil and on the grill it went. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dGZGsD7pceU/T8boWiXLYqI/AAAAAAAABRU/hsqK86Th58A/s1600-h/IMG_2047%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2047" border="0" alt="IMG_2047" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dht-prHJDDM/T8boXeA8ADI/AAAAAAAABRc/y4v3MaoOQ9k/IMG_2047_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Verdict</u></strong>: I LOVED it! Dad was right! {thanks dad} Didn’t have a fish flavor at all, so delicious, and I didn’t even need tartar sauce!</p> <p align="center">Did you notice that other green stuff on my plate? I also had another new try that same night, kale chips! I’ve seen these all over blogs, facebook, pinterest, etc for a long time and I finally tried them. </p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Verdict</u></strong>: The first taste is salty and crunchy like a chip{I was excited at first}, but they left a horrible after taste in my mouth {almost bitter}. Has this happened to anyone else? All I did to cook it was a bit of olive oil and salt and then baked it. Help!</p> <p align="center">I would love to hear from you guys! What is a food that you’ve branched out & tried lately?</p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Tomorrow is WI day, wish me luck! {I worked out twice today…go me!}</font></em></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-75657786139626732802012-05-24T21:55:00.001-07:002012-05-24T21:58:02.777-07:00Progress<p align="center">It took me only took me 10+ months, but I’m down 10lbs and that means progress pictures! Yes 10 months is a long time to only lose 10lbs, but like I mentioned in my <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/05/down-to-business.html">“Down to Business</a>” post: this is my journey, everything has led up to this point, I can’t change the past, the future is mine! I promise it won’t be another 10 months for the next 10 lbs! <em>(keep in mind that my July ‘11 pictures are only 2 1/2 weeks post partum)</em></p> <p align="center">So without further ado, here are my progress pictures!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9qJ3_XyWdIU/T78QoxTsuFI/AAAAAAAABJ4/v8QpuSv4B6c/s1600-h/Blog2%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Blog2" border="0" alt="Blog2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2lsL7j4llSk/T78QpCbcCzI/AAAAAAAABKA/_zy0IFWolXw/Blog2_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="504"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ugu75TVFIWY/T78Qpr2mqEI/AAAAAAAABKI/PD0T7Nobg5o/s1600-h/Blog3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Blog3" border="0" alt="Blog3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d7uq4WKHMDc/T78QquW35DI/AAAAAAAABKQ/KMFSjlSYks0/Blog3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="504"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-p2BjV_BF8H0/T78QrlYRARI/AAAAAAAABKY/jiRoQmo_r5c/s1600-h/Blog4%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Blog4" border="0" alt="Blog4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lTdB6XKAVmQ/T78QrygtrdI/AAAAAAAABKg/dJfaZ6iRF2s/Blog4_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="504"></a></p> <p align="center">A few comments: I need to get some sun, I can see the changes in my love handles & stomach (still a ways to go though), and I really need to work on my things & ham strings!</p> <p align="center">I do have a confession: I didn’t post the back shot in my original <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2011_07_03_archive.html">“before” pictures</a>, I was embarrassed. I’m still not pleased with what I see, but I think posting it will give me even more motivation to work harder towards my goal. </p> <p align="center">Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend!</p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-91769490591234016642012-05-15T21:38:00.001-07:002012-05-16T05:34:31.575-07:00Down to BusinessHello blog friends!<br />
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I figured it is finally time to give ya’ll {I’m not southern, but I just like to say ya’ll} an update and a few facts as to what I’ve been up to!<br />
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<li>I’ve been back to my week Weight Watcher meetings since April 26th</li>
<li>In two weeks I’ve lost 2lbs.</li>
<li>Over the past 2 weeks I have tracked <strong><u>EVERYTHING</u></strong></li>
<li>I have not exercised…</li>
<li>Until 2 days ago, I joined a lunch hour class at work and got my butt kicked {in a good way}</li>
<li>I took my measurements the 1st of the this month. The number on the scale is just that…a number.</li>
<li>Hoping for another good loss this Thursday at WW!</li>
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Adelyn’s 1st birthday isn’t too far away and I want to be as close to my pre baby weight as I can. I’m 12.8 lbs from my pre baby weight and it’s a little less than 6 weeks from today. I AM COMMITTED!!! I WILL DO THIS!<br />
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I started to get down on myself that I’ve taken a whole year to lose my baby weight, but that does<u> no good</u> for me. This is my journey, everything has led up to this point, I can’t change the past, the future is mine! Look out blog friends this Mama is getting down to business!<br />
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And just so I don’t have a picture-less post here are a pair of goal pants. They are size 10 and I wore them in <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2009/05/days-193-194-saturday-516-sunday-517.html">May 2009 to my cousin’s baby shower</a> and they weren’t the least bit tight. Notice I have quite a few inches to go…but I’ll be in these in no time!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wNqaNXnQrZs/T7MvOHyfshI/AAAAAAAAA-c/d5fowKX2eWU/s1600-h/IMG_2005%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2005" border="0" height="545" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--6TaXppdPYg/T7MvOtgoV8I/AAAAAAAAA-k/nz8pPxdLXC8/IMG_2005_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_2005" width="254" /></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(and yes I know you can see my B&W underwear)</span></div>Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-2875980834478475582012-04-01T12:41:00.001-07:002012-04-01T12:41:49.655-07:00Hy-Vee 5K<p align="left">If you didn’t see <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/03/5k-here-i-come.html">my post from Saturday</a>, I’ll catch you up! I ran my first 5k in 18 months…the first one post baby! It was a challenge, but I finished and I’m proud of what I did. </p> <p align="left">The weather was much different than expected. A day or so ago the forecast said it was supposed to be sunny and 73 degrees…but I woke up this morning to fog, chilly, and 48 degrees! Woa!</p> <p align="left">I didn’t let that stop me though! Threw on my sneakers and headed the 3-4 miles to the race location…I love hometown races! Kyle and Adelyn were in tow as well, official race cheerleaders!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ow5hnOQznwA/T3ivZh_M_KI/AAAAAAAAAko/-qqOrtvj1Ro/s1600-h/IMG_1415%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1415" border="0" alt="IMG_1415" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZM_yUp1qLLo/T3ivZ8WmMYI/AAAAAAAAAkw/nN894cQdLWY/IMG_1415_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">The race was held at a park just outside of the town where I live, thankfully they had REAL bathrooms! I took advantage of that, got a few good luck kisses from my race cheerleaders and headed for the start line, nerves and all.</p> <p align="left">The race started at 9:30am sharp. I was a little too close to the front and started out quick. At one point I looked down at my Garmin and it said I was pacing at 7:45…not my 10 minute normal. Somewhere around that same time I spotted my race cheerleaders…only 1/4 mile into the race. This is where I backed off a little and got to a more comfortable pace!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZNKq97EFR-g/T3ivaSvYRoI/AAAAAAAAAk4/62d-Z3XOs8s/s1600-h/IMG_1416%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1416" border="0" alt="IMG_1416" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-feKJ0cRPu4A/T3ivaxCXCfI/AAAAAAAAAlA/s4qeRnN5CTY/IMG_1416_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">To say that this race was a challenge is no joke! Little did I know that this park not too far from my house was filled with <strong><u>HILLY</u></strong> trails! Yep my first non flat race! Here’s a side note, I live in Iowa…the FLAT LANDS, I never run hills!</p> <p align="left">Ok, back to the race recap…the first hills weren’t too bad, but later in the race it did start to wear on me. I ended up finishing the race with a walk/run routine, which I was was A-ok with. I felt like the slog (SLow-jOG) I was doing up hill wasn’t anymore productive than a power walk. </p> <p align="left">My ALL TIME favorite race cheerleaders were waiting for me at mile 3. It was so refreshing to see Kyle and Adelyn and it gave me the “umph” I needed to finish that last 0.10 miles strong!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3y9DN5PAlTM/T3ivbe2iEsI/AAAAAAAAAlI/wLO0iKCcVUU/s1600-h/IMG_1419%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1419" border="0" alt="IMG_1419" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3mm9SAR8THk/T3ivb4tIHaI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/0swFDnSdA44/IMG_1419_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">I blew them kisses and was off to finish my first 5k since having a baby! At the end of the race route you had to run <u>right past</u> the finish line and do this little loop…such a tease!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PxKpBg3n17I/T3ivcaEKbbI/AAAAAAAAAlY/n98YZlBdjaY/s1600-h/IMG_1421%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1421" border="0" alt="IMG_1421" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/---NP0i0wlaU/T3ivcp0dJ3I/AAAAAAAAAlg/3HauiL3su_c/IMG_1421_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="right">I did it, finished my 5th 5k, 1st one post-baby!!!! I don’t have an official time yet, but my Garmin said 37:02. And I’m proud of that!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8b01vHSftA0/T3ivdEmihCI/AAAAAAAAAlo/12YjuBDAyow/s1600-h/IMG_1422%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1422" border="0" alt="IMG_1422" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_Zbguo6tqVY/T3ivdT0tdOI/AAAAAAAAAlw/m_TT4tsRe3I/IMG_1422_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">I grabbed a banana and 1/2 bagel and met up with this sweet girl who was waiting for me in the warm car! (it was too cold for her & daddy to be outside too long)<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AKv8_384qRE/T3ivd4Pt_XI/AAAAAAAAAl4/cd58wdq4R2M/s1600-h/IMG_1431%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1431" border="0" alt="IMG_1431" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7xAgxVyNKfw/T3iveFPCyZI/AAAAAAAAAmA/vX93LaXYyDA/IMG_1431_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">This was the first year this race was put on and they did an exceptional job! I’ve ran both big and small races and you never would have known that this was the first go-around. First class race! Great volunteers, well marked course, and awesome goodies! </p> <p align="left">I’m proud of what I accomplished today, it wasn’t easy, but I did it! I’m looking forward to more races this year! <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tU6fD4izDso/T3iveZAjZ7I/AAAAAAAAAmI/0KOaJPt8hQA/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Exu0ia7CBwM/T3ivewUoESI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/6kzG-KGsC9E/s1600-h/IMG_1426%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1426" border="0" alt="IMG_1426" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-k75seT-6MyI/T3ivfJjf92I/AAAAAAAAAmY/u35-7TrugRQ/IMG_1426_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></p> <p align="right"></a><em>(Don’t worry we didn’t let her drive home!)</em></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-65012228606146345692012-03-31T05:23:00.001-07:002012-03-31T05:23:55.066-07:005k Here I Come!<p>Today I’m running my first race, of many, in 2012!! Its been almost 18 months since I’ve ran a race! My last race was the <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2010/10/applefest-5k.html">Applefest 5k</a> and little did I know I was 4 weeks pregnant!</p> <p>Lots has happened since then and I’m on the road to getting fit again! My hope is to use races as motivation to continue working out and eating healthy!</p> <p>Ok…back to today! I’m running a race 5k in my hometown! I love local races!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--QGu2VpK_oM/T3b3UPlqrXI/AAAAAAAAAj4/-Xw-47U8TPw/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qdQvPM6WX38/T3b3Us8xxaI/AAAAAAAAAkA/ONT777QbgAQ/image_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="404" height="184"></a></p> <p>I have mixed feelings about today. I’m excited, nervous, and scared all together! I’ve been running 2-3 times/week for the past 3 weeks. My longest distance was 2.5 miles in 28 minutes. So we’ll see how today goes! I just have to keep telling myself “I can do this!”. </p> <p>I’ve had a good pre-race breakfast: 1/2 waffle topped with peanut butter and a 1/2 banana.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z20fb8HsfNI/T3b3U8Xk9RI/AAAAAAAAAkI/lfAN14EtcfE/s1600-h/IMG_1405%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1405" border="0" alt="IMG_1405" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_O9DsZthD8k/T3b3VFPZHnI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/UwfEyKkFeMM/IMG_1405_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p>Oh and this little cutie helped me finish the other half of that banana! (in case you were wondering)<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-poCvSihBXi0/T3b3Vh1_DvI/AAAAAAAAAkY/vkc53k4ePwM/s1600-h/IMG_1407%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1407" border="0" alt="IMG_1407" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2BoRXqQXrbc/T3b3Wi7R-dI/AAAAAAAAAkg/u5qH3PawuYA/IMG_1407_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p>I’m off to the races! Wish me luck! </p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-12528149200006705172012-03-13T19:37:00.001-07:002012-03-13T19:37:28.305-07:00What’s up next!<p>Thank you so much friends for all your advice & support!! It really helped me a lot get things turned around to get me going in the right direction again!</p> <p>After posting last week about my broken record I thought back to what kept me motived when I originally lost 45+ lbs and a big part of it was having and plan & working towards that next race. Guess what I did…..??? Yep, I signed up for a 5K that takes place on March 31st right here in my town!! That means in less than 3 weeks I’ll be running (probably walk/running) 3.1 miles!!</p> <p>I haven’t ran a <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2010/10/applefest-5k.html">5K race since I was just 4-5 weeks pregnant in October 2010</a>. Seems like such a long time ago! I have to admit I got those “pre race jitters” after I signed up…don’t ask why, the race is still a ways off! </p> <p>Time to get to work!</p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-63806122915072722182012-03-06T18:51:00.001-08:002012-03-06T19:28:53.921-08:00Coming Clean<p>Can you say “broken record”? Here I am again, coming clean for all to see. It’s been 10 days since I’ve worked out and don’t even ask about how many points I’ve had today! For some reason I cannot stay consistent with eating well & working out. I do SO well for a week or so and then some “life event” happens and I completely fall off the wagon. </p> <p>I need to go back to a favorite quote:</p> <p align="center"><font color="#646b86" size="6">It’s take motivation to get started, it takes commitment not to quit.</font> </p> <p>In other news…my sweet little girl just got over strep {AKA…life event that got me off track}. Sick babies are no fun, I’m so glad she’s feeling better!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kCC9r7l9eKw/T1bNO1DdciI/AAAAAAAAAcs/HfdHCKCQyEU/s1600-h/IMG_1161%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1161" border="0" alt="IMG_1161" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Dq63NnqmJLM/T1bNPNS7JII/AAAAAAAAAc0/9rrpnkCKzv0/IMG_1161_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p><strong><em><u>Help!</u> What do you do that keeps you trucking forward toward that ultimate goal?</em></strong></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-37100113278541957082012-02-20T09:57:00.000-08:002012-02-20T10:04:43.146-08:00Checking InHappy Monday everyone! I have to say I'm *slightly* jealous of those of you who have the day off for President's Day! I wasn't ready to wake up this morning...Adelyn wasn't either, so we all piled in Mommy & Daddy's bed & snuggled! Ok...back to the point of my post...<br /><br />One of my monthly goals was to go to my Weight Watchers weigh in, no matter what. Well I couldn't go on my normal Thursday meeting because of being short staffed in my office. But I stayed true to my goal and weighed in on Thursday.<br /><br />Oh you wanted to know the results of the weigh in? Well thank you for asking...down 1.2lbs!!! I was pretty happy to see that! Only 1.8lbs and I'll meet my Feburary weight goal of 174lbs by 2.29.12. Totally doable!<br /><br />And I will leave you with some sweetness...but don't worry this sweetness doesn't have any calories and won't be added to your hips! Love her!! (this is her favorite toy these days, she could sit in front of the fridge & play for hours)<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711279884990478450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMa25TMDKpgEC7baBRNBJrcx7rzolTX9Naz8EecfVhdD5zDlHfyM8nyj__cc1iX-Jyhv7IqDhT22uIveGtolxCsrJsnE09nW5zyZUI8hpf0P2FvGah-kIo4TXmD8K3fSCKZl-OkFi-H08w/s400/IMG_10957.jpg" />Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-83056157204603708922012-02-15T18:13:00.001-08:002012-02-15T18:13:23.882-08:00A Plan<p align="left">I’m sure you’ve all seen this quote. It’s an oldie…but SO true! I wanted to fill you in on how I plan to meet my goals this month!</p> <p align="right"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/280771357988357425_BRZ1DOhG_c.jpg" width="250" height="357"></p> <p align="right"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/280771357988357425/">(source)</a></p> <p align="left">To recap here is a list of my goals for February. </p> <ol> <li>workout 4 days/week <li>attend every WW meeting (no excuses) <li>track daily <li>limit TV time to 1 hr/day <li>weigh 174 by 2.29.12 {lose 4lbs}</li></ol> <p>And here’s how I plan to meet those goals:</p> <p>I plan to workout on my lunch hour 2 days per week and then the other 2 days get in a workout after Adelyn is in bed in the evening. To workout on my lunch will require that I pack my workout bag and my lunch the night before. </p> <p>Attending my weekly Weight Watcher meeting is pretty self explanatory…but it’s easy to let meetings & other things fill in that time slot. Attending those weekly meetings is so important!</p> <p>Tracking is an area I struggle with…but I want to get better! My plan to keep my tracker out on the counter when I’m at home and on my desk when I’m at work. This will ensure it will always be on my mind when I go to eat something. </p> <p>Limiting TV time will be hard, I will admit. I like to sit on the couch and vegg. And yes I do believe we all need some time to do that. But…I can let it fill up too much of my time. I plan to make a list for the week of things I want to accomplish around the house and this will help me limit my TV time, but seeing those things that I need/want to get done. </p> <p>And finally to meet that weight loss goal for the month will be easy…if I can just stay on track with my first 4 goals!</p> <p><strong><em>What strategies to put into place to ensure that you will meet your goals?</em></strong></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-17245991490519019672012-02-12T20:01:00.001-08:002012-02-12T20:01:18.864-08:00Where are you headed?<p><font size="3">I haven’t posted in a while. This was done on purpose. I took some time to sit back and ponder on what my purpose is on this journey. I looked through old posts and thought about what I want to achieve. <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/37365871877869352_nysGMtpi_c.jpg" width="400" height="601"></font></p> <p align="right"><font size="1">(source: </font><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/37365871877869352/"><font size="1">pinterest</font></a><font size="1">)</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="3">I’ve decided it will be to my benefit to get back to setting monthly goals to meet my overall goals. </font></p> <p><font size="3">Even though we are well into February I’m still going to set February goals. So without further ado checkout what I’ve aimed for this month!</font></p> <ol> <li><font size="3">workout 4 days/week</font></li> <li><font size="3">attend every WW meeting </font><font size="1">(no excuses)</font></li> <li><font size="3">track daily </font></li> <li><font size="3">limit TV time to 1 hr/day</font></li> <li><font size="3">weigh 174 by 2.29.12 {lose 4lbs}</font></li></ol> <p><font size="3">Tracking is something I struggle with all the time. I’m good for breakfast & lunch (during the work week) and then that’s where it ends. And don’t even talk about the weekends. Zilch for tracking. </font></p> <p><font size="3">Does 1 hour/day for TV seem like a lot? We always watch the news, but besides that I feel like I waste a lot of time sitting on the couch. I want to fill the time with more productive things. ie working out, organizing, house projects, etc</font></p> <p><font size="3">I think my other 2 goals are fairly self explanatory! <font size="3">So those are some pretty big goals, but I have the confidence that I can achieve them! </font></font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Jgr9y_QwyehRzfAUJJA3oALqM-iMyV2vCTFtvkNzVmRI_tRgndJ9GaUuh9KI_Kr2Tu_bj_eEbEMrmrtF8j1eDqmmiR2sWQK-RcyapqTUCH-PuyZhxiujNo4968ljK-cwq36I1kITsDpa/s1600/im-possible-audrey-hepburn-quote-in-gray-and-pink.jpg" width="393" height="500"></p> <p align="right"><font size="1">(<a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&biw=1536&bih=697&tbm=isch&tbnid=LQCKzVVzwXIyzM:&imgrefurl=http://shannonkodonnell.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-can-do-anything.html&docid=Di4_A-kUanazTM&imgurl=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Jgr9y_QwyehRzfAUJJA3oALqM-iMyV2vCTFtvkNzVmRI_tRgndJ9GaUuh9KI_Kr2Tu_bj_eEbEMrmrtF8j1eDqmmiR2sWQK-RcyapqTUCH-PuyZhxiujNo4968ljK-cwq36I1kITsDpa/s1600/im-possible-audrey-hepburn-quote-in-gray-and-pink.jpg&w=393&h=500&ei=XIo4T53NJbCrsAK1tJ2BAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1295&vpy=310&dur=880&hovh=253&hovw=199&tx=111&ty=212&sig=111155294236529678024&page=3&tbnh=153&tbnw=138&start=48&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:28,s:48">source</a>)</font></p> <p><font size="3"><strong><em>What goals do you have for this week/month/year?</em></strong></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-92116014981369984902012-02-07T18:11:00.001-08:002012-02-07T18:11:11.292-08:00DIY 100 Calorie Packs<p>Remember my <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/02/being-honest.html">Being Honest</a> post? Well I think the reason I was consuming starbursts and eating those cupcakes is because I'm a self described snacker! I can be 100% on plan during the main meals, but in between I LOVE to snack! To ensure I have healthy, portion controlled snacks readily available I found this great idea from <a href="http://www.hungry-girl.com/">Hungry Girl</a> and put together some homemade 100 calorie packs! <p align="left">For this particular combo I use Chex cereal, mini chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gIoc4KSLFtw/TzHZtsp7aII/AAAAAAAAAPg/dQ3PsS4ClbM/s1600-h/IMG_10614.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1061" border="0" alt="IMG_1061" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-07usNHCaLas/TzHZuEVWqSI/AAAAAAAAAPo/LlVNAMr_dVc/IMG_1061_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">I combined the following to a make a s’mores 100 calorie pack:</p> <ul> <li> <div align="left">15 mini marshmallows</div> <li> <div align="left">1/4 Chex cereal</div> <li> <div align="left">1/2 T mini chocolate chips</div></li></ul> <p align="left">Makes 1 serving. 2 points+/serving. I put them in individual Rubbermaid containers for easy, on the go snacking.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qmGn2MIDa94/TzHZufXybSI/AAAAAAAAAPw/glKYCm-RCgg/s1600-h/IMG_10634.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1063" border="0" alt="IMG_1063" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pXFxncsg7Nk/TzHZu84Uv6I/AAAAAAAAAP4/ZE91MXZsnwk/IMG_1063_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">Not only did I make some homemade 100 calorie packs, I also separated out a bag of pretzels into individual portions. 3 points+ each!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E2-aHQkYSxM/TzHZvffUhdI/AAAAAAAAAQA/LSWQt6rVwEY/s1600-h/IMG_10644.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1064" border="0" alt="IMG_1064" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r33dI6_nK4Q/TzHZvmmGktI/AAAAAAAAAQI/hQfzxrQ8gP8/IMG_1064_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p>I am going to use these portion controlled servings to help me stay on track in between meals! <p><strong>What do you do to keep your snacking in check?</strong></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-17737732615934821952012-02-05T17:31:00.001-08:002012-02-05T18:05:42.124-08:00How I’m Winning During the Super Bowl<p>Did you catch <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/02/random.html">my post yesterday</a>? It was random, but worth checking out! <p>I'm getting out of this funk & on to bigger & better things....like watching the Super Bowl! ;) <p>I watch football because my husband LOVES it! I've actually gotten into it a little more each year and follow his favorite teams as well. This year I'm not too into either team that's playing in the Super Bowl, but I’m watching the game and the commercials, of course! (in between taking care of a certain cute, little baby!) <p>But what I love about Super Bowl Sunday is the FOOD! As a part of getting out of the funk I was determined to make some yummy, but smart options! Check out what I made! <p align="center"><strong><u>Layered Taco Dip</u></strong> </p> <p align="center"><font size="1"><em>(adapted from </em></font><a href="http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified/healthified-seven-layer-taco-dip.aspx"><font size="1"><em>Eat Better America</em></font></a><font size="1"><em>)</em></font><a href="http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1223"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kOeNNPk-KIg/Ty8tg0x78LI/AAAAAAAAALQ/F6dDkWSTBRI/s1600-h/IMG_10564.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1056" border="0" alt="IMG_1056" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7ExBBFj9hZg/Ty8thGuKx8I/AAAAAAAAALY/uTciMxgbczc/IMG_1056_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></a></p> <ul> <li> <div align="left"><em>1/2 lb ground turkey</em></div> <li> <div align="left"><em>1/2 envelope lower sodium taco seasoning</em></div> <li> <div align="left"><em>4 oz fat free cream cheese</em></div> <li> <div align="left"><em>10 oz fat free refried beans</em></div> <li> <div align="left"><em>1/4 c fat free sour cream</em></div> <li> <div align="left"><em>1/4 c fat free mayonnaise</em></div> <li> <div align="left"><em>4 oz reduced fat shredded cheddar</em></div></li></ul> <p align="left"><em>Preheat oven to 325. Cook ground turkey with 1/4 of the taco seasoning envelope. Set aside. Spread cream cheese in the bottom of an 8X8 baking dish, spread refried beans for the next layer. In a small bowl, mix sour cream mayonnaise, and remaining taco seasoning. Spread sour cream mixture on top of bean layer. Top with turkey and shredded cheddar. Bake 25 minute. Serve with vegetables or tortilla chips. </em></p> <p align="left"><em>Makes 8 servings. 3 points+/serving.</em></p> <p align="left">I paired my taco dip with 1 serving of tortilla chips for a total of 7 points. Delish super bowl appetizer!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PKNu1GWe9ds/Ty8thiDOvHI/AAAAAAAAALg/naxcZcakkx8/s1600-h/IMG_10584.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1058" border="0" alt="IMG_1058" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hKE5SqITMYk/Ty8thyhFhdI/AAAAAAAAALo/8IImPDs49mE/IMG_1058_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">The hubs was excited to order pizza for the game. I said no to the pizza, it was 9 points+/slice! Yikes!!! I decided to make sweet potato fries. I had about 1/4 of the potato for only 2 points+!<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DOYm24IlpWQ/Ty8tiMiZE_I/AAAAAAAAALw/58L1Xq32Ci8/s1600-h/IMG_10604.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1060" border="0" alt="IMG_1060" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tOMl5-6ToyE/Ty8tiV8wVXI/AAAAAAAAAL4/t-IeRjd0-ek/IMG_1060_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">I rounded out my super bowl treats with a sweet, oversized orange! I need the extra vitamin C. </p> <p align="left">I’m off to cuddle up on the couch and watch the rest of the game. I feel a cold coming on and I’m really not too excited about it. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-sadsmile" alt="Sad smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fcESpR_oGMQ/Ty8tiWZiKnI/AAAAAAAAAMA/TXdhJTERDQU/wlEmoticon-sadsmile2.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p align="left"><strong>What’s your favorite part of the Super Bowl?</strong></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-82929359193093981032012-02-04T20:09:00.001-08:002012-02-04T20:09:05.553-08:00Random<p>First of all, thank you so much for all your kind words & encouragement on my "<a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/02/being-honest.html">Being Honest</a>" post yesterday! <p>I loved all your comments…it’s one of my favorite things about blogging!! <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QiPh5aRxRkI/Ty4A2mbeaGI/AAAAAAAAAKg/1qIwNOjl2ag/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> I think the comment who wins the award for getting into my head the most was <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/02011827141352005348">Kim</a>! She said:</p> <p align="center"><em>You never know when it is going to click, so just keep trying, and one good day will lead to two good days, and two good days will lead to 3. It's hard to defeat someone who never quits. You'll get there!!!</em></p> <p align="left">I loved the 2nd to last sentence “<strong><font color="#00ff00">It’s hard to defeat someone who never quits</font></strong>”. That’s good stuff!!! Never give up!! I can do this! Just have to keep telling myself that & keep plugging away. </p> <p align="left">My next random item is a few new recipes I made. For supper tonight I made <a href="http://www.ajourneytothin.com/2012/01/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos-3-points.html">Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos</a>. I found this recipe over on my friend Alissa’s blog, <a href="http://www.ajourneytothin.com/">A Journey to Thin</a>. Click on the name above to get the recipe. 10 points for 3 taquitos! Yum!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OnFnIq1Woqg/Ty4A3CjBrPI/AAAAAAAAAKo/jJu5TiFpoFw/s1600-h/IMG_1055%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1055" border="0" alt="IMG_1055" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-a0UlNuVdBXY/Ty4A3ZWe7VI/AAAAAAAAAKw/IaVxfIVzroo/IMG_1055_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="left">My 2nd new try today was <a href="http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=24676">No Bake Protein Energy Bites</a>. These are from one of my favorite bloggers, Bobbie at <a href="http://www.bobbimccormick.com/">Nhershoes</a>! They are SO good and super easy! A must try! I plugged the ingredients into recipe builder and if you make aprox 30, they are 2 points plus each. Not bad for a pre workout snack!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0WoHO-LsGcc/Ty4A3r_PxDI/AAAAAAAAAK4/AxtlTdayCfk/s1600-h/IMG_1053%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1053" border="0" alt="IMG_1053" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5GtKzV3Z3G8/Ty4A32ehz7I/AAAAAAAAALA/71ho9Mq3FBE/IMG_1053_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271"></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><sup>(notice I’m getting some use out of my valentine plates!)</sup></font></em></p> <p align="left">And finally, speaking of working out, I got in a killer workout tonight! I was all ready to head out the door for the gym, 7:30pm, and the hubs said, “Doesn’t the gym close early on Saturdays?” Well darn, it does, 5pm to be exact. What’s up with that?!?!</p> <p align="left">I wasn’t about to let that stop me from burning calories. My workout tonight was another find from the wonderful <a href="http://www.bobbimccormick.com/">Bobbie</a>! <u>Holy kick my butt batman</u>! When they say you don’t need a gym to get a good workout, it’s SO TRUE!! I know for a fact, I’m going to be sore tomorrow! I did living room boot camp session #3, you can find it <a href="http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?page_id=796">here</a>. </p> <p align="left">Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! Make sure to check back tomorrow for my “winning” super bowl recipes! <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XuD_TuhIdiM/Ty4A4F0V96I/AAAAAAAAALI/KUrU0-2-ezg/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-48228695448263518582012-02-03T06:55:00.001-08:002012-02-03T15:39:23.180-08:00Being Honest<div><div>I think the best thing about blogging is that you get to "meet" all these new people from all over! And everyone is different! I think some of my favorite bloggers are the ones who are real. They aren't afraid to express their opinion and are very honest. </div><div> </div><div>I think so far on my blog I've been fairly conservative, which is ok. I know there are things that should be kept offline, but the great thing about the blogging community is the support you get. This is why I'm going to be honest!</div><div> </div><div>After I posted on Monday about having "<a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/01/one-of-those-days.html">one of those days</a>", Kyle and I took Adelyn on a walk to enjoy the warm weather. It was great! We had a very healthy supper and enjoyed our family time for the evening. </div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705057623020810306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvpLOc-hlp0pruvsdeXUjGx0jzqhcwUBPXFB8eKvg_uIYB_HE_U8vsuZK-zsaeArGMzI5XdlcHZM8uULsZaIwnITuuRfCPe4qoMgxi4MIUyV1PaYsRFgVeR1aNwiO5fcKhce85UnjNRE4/s400/IMG_0949.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div>This is where my healthy living for the week stopped....</div><div> </div><div>Starbursts were consumed. </div><div> </div><div>Cupcakes were made...and eaten. </div><div> </div><div>The gym called my name & I didn't respond. </div><div> </div><div>I missed my WW weigh in for meeting at work.<br /></div><div>I'm in a funk friends. I'm not sure what caused this or why, but I need to get out of it!</div><div> </div><div>Any advice is welcome!!!</div></div>Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-20664168029061686122012-01-30T14:15:00.001-08:002012-01-30T14:17:53.817-08:00One of those days…<p>It’s Monday morning. Adelyn’s cry quickly gets me on my feet. I rush in to pick her up and see that it’s only 4am. Not how I planned to start my day…or at least not the hour I planned to start my day!</p> <p>Maybe it’s when you pour yourself a bowl of cereal and realize there’s no milk left. Or maybe you get to the gym and find that you forgot to pack an important part of your workout gear…your shoes!</p> <p>Whatever it may be, you can’t let it derail you! </p> <p>It’s just been one of those days where I don’t feel like myself and I’ve had to consciously tell myself STAY ON TRACK! I think it all comes back what I mentioned in my <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2012/01/its-going-to-be-different.html">post last week</a> about this whole process and how it’s a head game. </p> <p>One day at a time, I can do this!</p> <p>I’m proud to say I’ve been on within my WW points all day! It’s a warm 60 degree January day and I’m going to take my baby girl on a walk! Vitamin D is always good for the soul!</p> <p>So here’s my two cents friends…even if it is “one of those days”, don’t let it derail you! Stay on track, push through, and remember tomorrow’s a new day! </p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722819287701593170.post-82359403662820833202012-01-28T11:00:00.001-08:002012-01-28T11:00:38.684-08:00The Plan<p>First of all, thank you sweet friends for all your kind & encouraging words on my <a href="http://brings together friends, families, businesses and communities in team-based wellness challenges designed to promote positive lifestyle change">post yesterday</a>! It means so much that you’re still out there and didn’t give up on me!</p> <p>I thought I’d update you on what I’m doing to lose weight.</p> <p>As many of you know I became a <a href="http://darcithelbloser.blogspot.com/2009/07/im-still-aliveand-im-lifetimer.html">lifetime Weight Watchers</a> member in June 2009. My goal weight was 161. Why 161? No reason other than the fact I was happy with my weight there and I was ready to go for free!! So that’s what I am doing, Weight Watchers,…for life! <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-n7QqQqcBN34/TyRF1c8Lf-I/AAAAAAAAAHI/7J-Dpu5MoTU/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile2.png?imgmax=800"> I’ve still got a good number of lbs to lose before I can go for free again, but it’s more than attainable and I KNOW I can do it!</p> <p>Currently I get 37 points per day. I get an additional 7 because I am nursing. Before Adelyn was solely nursing and wasn’t on solids yet I got 44 points/day. I think 37 is going to be much better for my weight loss. </p> <p>I’m also getting in about 4 workouts/week. I either go over my lunch break and get in a quick 30 minutes or I go in the evening after I’ve put Adelyn to bed. Sometimes its hard to go at almost 8pm, but I have to keep telling myself I CAN DO THIS!</p> <p>Another motivation is <a href="http://www.livehealthyiowa.org/default.aspx">Live Healthy Iowa</a>. From their website:</p> <p align="center"><em>Live Healthy Iowa brings together friends, families, businesses and communities in team-based wellness challenges designed to promote positive lifestyle change</em>. My work encouraged people to get teams together.</p> <p>So one of my staff members & I got 2 teams together and are having a little friendly competition! There are 8 members on my team and we named ourselves the “Sweat Sisters” because there are 2 sets of sisters on the team! Our main goal is activity minutes. Not only will increased activity help my weight loss, but it will also help my Live Healthy Iowa team!</p> <p>That’s the plan friends! Help me stay accountable and soon enough I will be at my lifetime weight again and won’t have to suck it in when I shimmy those jeans on! Ha! <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Cofudv5Hrb0/TyRF1oHhIMI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/FDsb5logVg4/wlEmoticon-smile2.png?imgmax=800"></p> Darcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621075142881890915noreply@blogger.com4