Skinny Jeans 2 Fat Pants 2 Healthy: So So So Close!

Monday, January 23, 2012

So So So Close!

Its amazing what a little bit of exercise can do! It totally jump started the weight loss again! I lost 2 lbs this week - I am one pound away from 20 lbs lost!!!!! Plus I had a couple of people ask me about small changes to diet that make huge differences! That got me back on track too! Thanks! I am feeling so good right now!

Yesterday I had to pin my skirt for church! It was too big! And the xxl "slimming" shirt that I was wearing looked too big on me too! I couldn't believe it!

Now that I've started that country dance game on wii, I start dancing around the living room to any song I hear! Its like my body can't stop itself from moving! It's a total embarrassment to my kids but it makes me feel energized and strong!

The thought that I posted on my facebook page for this week is

"Remember, you can't reach for what's in front of you until you let go of what's behind you."

My challenge to you for this week is to decide one thing that is "in front of you" that relates to your health and then leave behind one of the things that is holding you back from reaching that thing. :) Have a great week!

I'm going to get a few more recipes posted on triedandtrueandhealthy2.blogspot.com for you all to enjoy this week. We made taco burgers this week (a black bean/ground chicken burger) that we all loved. I also found a delicious crockpot chicken recipe and a very tasty fat free apple dip that you will never guess is fat free! And on Friday we're celebrating Chinese New Year the healthy way. I'll get those recipes posted next week!

Smile!

P.S. Did you notice I am in a kinda bubbly mood? I just realized that I used a ton of ! on this post! Must be feeling awesome!

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HeatherJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:43 PM
You are awesome Jenn! I am still holding steady with a 16lb weigh loss. No new lbs yet. I need to jump on that exercise band wagon to get over this slump I have been in! At our RS monthly meeting they had a personal trainer from our ward give us a bunch of tips. She gave us some strength training exercises to do and eating tips. Keep it up! Keep it up!
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MelloneeJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:22 PM
Great job Jenn!
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Don't forget to check out the recipes that I am creating, finding, adapting and using! Nurtitional info will be added as it is figured out. These are recipes that we eat as a family - so they are kid approved!

http://triedandtrueandhealthy2.blogspot.com

Sorry there aren't pictures of the dishes - to do that I would have to pretty color complimenting dishes and cute garnishes - something I just don't have, nor at dinner time am I concerned with taking pics of the food. I just want to get it on the table and EAT! :)

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Well, we've discovered so far that we struggle with quite a few similar things as we try to be healthier. Fast food is a biggie - and its fairly cheap and its so easy. And ultra tasty. I LOVE fast food - not just from the 'restuarants' - I love frozen pizza and tv dinners and hot pockets too. That was the first thing on my drs no no list when they talked to me about my test results. I thought - no way - it can't be THAT bad for me. So I looked up the nutritional info on some of my favorite fast foods. That cured me. It is sickening! And trying to find anything remotely healthy at those establishments is nearly impossible. Take a look! And while you're at it, read the ingredient lists on your favorite prepared food. Chances are, it contains a lot of terms that you may have learned in your chemistry class that you can't pronounce. Ick.

We also seem to get snacky at the same time. I am AWFUL at snacking while I cook. I probably eat a whole servings worth of food before I even sit down at the table and then I eat another serving of everything! Now I try to chew gum (especially the yummy dessert flavored ones) or have a serving of almonds or fruit handy while I cook. Then I am still snacking but it is on lower calorie foods. I also try to drink a huge glass of water while I make dinner. Fills up my stomach and its completely calorie and fat free! My hubby is an after work snacker. So I cleaned out the pantry - only healthy snacks allowed. He gets his snacking craving handled without packing on the lbs! As for after dinner snacking, I recommend either brushing your teeth right after dinner or simply avoiding the kitchen at all costs. If you have to snack, make good snacking choices. One of my favorites is a mug of sugar free, low calorie hot cocoa. Its soothing, warm, filling, creamy and CHOCOLATE! Frozen yogurt, especially the low fat or fat free kind is a great substitute for you late night ice cream eaters. And if you still snack, try to do a bit of exercise at night so that you can keep your metabolism going. The older we get, the earlier our metabolism goes to sleep for the night. Exercise keeps it awake!
And it seems like we don't like exercise so much! Walking seems to be a favorite. I personally like the exercise bike just because I can sit down and read while I ride (so not into that spin class HARD stuff). I am learning that I don't mind the crunches and leg lift type stuff too much. Boxing on the Wii is really fun and a great stress relief. I think we'll invest in a heavy bag this year with tax return. Between me and my two very active boys, we'll put it to good use!

Skinny Jeans 2 Fat Pants 2 Healthy

Monday, January 23, 2012

So So So Close!

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