Here We Go Again... Again... Again... oh, you get it...

So we have to do something... 

Neither hubby nor I want to cook, we buy the food and then it just sits there and then we throw it away... So we are going back to EASY... 

 

This is to get started while we wait for the actual monthly shipment. Hubby is going on a business trip and when he is gone, I usually eat like crap, so... Nutrisystem KickStart box here I come. Shelf stable food, which is not the best tasting, but easy and this box has most of my favorites. I lost 90 pounds a few years ago doing Nutrisystem and I am hoping to lose some more... I still have about 80 pounds to go...

Well, here we go again, again... about 6 times again actually... but this time we HAVE TO, health is the most important and ours is not the best. 

Stick around, will ya?

Moving On... For Now

So I did a week of low carb, then I had a bagel. My hubby never got on the low carb train this time so it was hard. So now we are going to do something different, just portion control and tracking... at least for now.

I did lose some weight since the holidays, I went to the doctor last week and was pleasantly surprised that I weighted less than before the holidays... actually to the point that the nurse asked me what my secret was! 😀

So, it was a crazy week, stress at work, stress at home and crazy back issues, different day/different issue. So now I need to focus on what I am doing. I will be trying to take pictures of what I am eating, not sure that I will do the daily logs but at least try to post most days. I would like to go back to the overnight oats for breakfast and salad a couple of times a week (but not too much as salad does not get along with my digestion.

I also bought a yoga mat and bricks and would like to start doing that, I have Prime Video, Hulu and Netflix so hoping there are some good yoga videos out there, oh, YouTube on my TV is amazing!

I'm also gonna look back at some of the old posts, tweak a few, do some new ones and see where this takes me. Stick around, won't you?

Didn't Get Off To A Great Start!

Well, that didn't go well... we had no food in the house (great planning, I know). So, I did okay at work, mostly... but then...

Yeah, lets just say there were nachos involved...

Tomorrow is another day.

Here I Am... AGAIN!

So here we are again... but this time, it is for life... MY LIFE to be exact.

I turned 41 a couple of months ago, you know when people say your body changes after 40... they are not kidding! I have pains in places I never knew I had. I can't breathe, of course I have gained back all the weight I lost a couple years ago... I have to do this or I feel that I am not going to make it.

So I decided to come back here, do the Weight Loss Journey and the Downsizing Me Log again... It can't hurt and maybe I can inspire some of you along the weigh... See what I did there!

Stick around!

Back Again, Again!!!

Wow…

Its been a long time…

Like 6 months…

The Healthy Before 40 didn’t work out to well…

So, let’s try getting HEALTHY @ 40!!!!

I will be turning 40 years old tomorrow. I need to get healthier.

If you have been following me for a while, you know that I have been through a lot... kidney stones, cancer, surgeries... but now I have been having heart issues. It is a wake up call that NEEDS to be listened to.

So, I need to get healthy. Its a matter of life and death.

Stick around and help me, encourage me and kick my ass when I need it.

OMG

255.9

Oh. My. God! What the hell have I done. 

I got on the scale this morning because I am starting back on track today. It said 255.9 (which was better than a split second before when it said 257). I weighed 209 in November 2015. I have gained back almost 50 pounds in a year and a half. I want to throw up. 

But, we start again… I have to get healthier. I hurt all over. My back kills me all the time. I have no energy and don’t want to DO anything. I have stomach issues. I am done with this. We prepped meals this weekend and I will be counting calories and exercising (at least trying). 

If you could give me all the support you can spare I would appreciate it.

First (well, you know) Downsizing Me Log comes next week…

Stick around and check it out.

Weekly Downsizing Me Check In - 12/7/2016 (Taco Salad)

Date - 12/7/2016

Week Start Weight - 247

Week End Weight - 243

Weekly Downsizing Me Check In - 11/30/2016 (THANKSGIVING!!! - Leftover Turkey Casserole)

Date - 11/30/2016

Week Start Weight - 239

Week End Weight - 247

Weight Change - I don't want to talk about it...

Weekly Downsizing Me Check In - 11/23/2016 (Ham and Ranch Mac and Cheese)

Date - 11/23/2016

Week Start Weight - 236.9lbs

Week End Weight - 239

Weight Change - I don't want to talk about it... 😔😞

Weekly Downsizing Me Check In - 11/16/2016 (Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats)

Date - 11/16/2016

Week Start Weight - 237.7lbs

Week End Weight - 236.9lb

Weight Change - -0.8lbs (6.4 total) its a small amount but I'll take it!!

Weekly Downsizing Me Check In - 11/9/2016 (Ham Kung Pao Noodles)

Date - 11/9/2016

Week Start Weight - 240.3lbs

Week End Weight - 237.7lbs

Weight Change - -2.6lbs (5.6 total)

Weekly Downsizing Me Check In - 11/2/2016 (Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese)

Date - 11/2/2016

Week Start Weight - 242.3 lbs

Week End Weight - 240.3 lbs

Weight Change - -2 lbs (3lbs total)

Weekly Downsizing Me Check In - 10/26/2016 (PB&J Overnight Oats)

Date - 10/26/2016

Week Start Weight - 243.3lbs

Week End Weight - 242.3lbs

Weight Change - -1 lb

My Favorite Low Carb Websites - Every Time I Like Something on Pinterest...

Its from I Breathe, I'm Hungry...

I am addicted to Pinterest... It is where I get most of my food and every other idea...

EVERY TIME I click Pin or Like on Pinterest it is I BREATHE, I'M HUNGRY!!

Check out some of my favorites, I haven't tried them all, but they are on the list...

Cream Cheese Pancakes

Lasagna Meatballs

Cheesy Cauliflower Tots

Spinach Artichoke Casserole

Apple Fritter Bites

Jalapeno Popper Smothered Pork Chops

Jalapeno Popper Frittata

Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole

My Favorite Low Carb Websites - The One That Started It All!!

Peace Love and Low Carb

I decided to start a series of posts about my favorite Low Carb websites or blogs. I remember several years ago, when I was first diagnosed with diabetes and PCOS, I looked for websites with low carb recipes. I found this one. It looked totally different but the food looked so good. The first two recipes I made were the Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers and the Beef Stroganoff Burgers. They were so good. I have tried several of these recipes and am going to try others soon. Please check out this site if you are interested in Low Carb amazing dishes!!!

Some of my favorites...

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Beef Stroganoff Burgers

Kickin' Chili (Crock Pot)

Eggs Benedict Casserole

Bacon Wrapped Scotch Eggs

Sour Cream Smothered Chicken

Supreme Pizza Cauliflower Casserole

Downsizing Me Log - 8/16/2016

Date - 8/16/2016

Water Intake - 64oz (I need to get back on track with this)

What I Ate Today -

• First Meal - Brats with mixed veggies and a little mayo
• Snack - mixed nuts
• Second Meal - Salad with avocado and Blue Cheese dressing
• Snack - Pistachios
• Third Meal - Pork and mixed veggies with some sour cream along with Nut Butter Loaf and butter
• Dessert - One square of dark chocolate and peanut butter (forgot to take a picture, tried to justify eating it again...)

Eating On Track Today - Yes

Comments - Headache all day, wondering if it is after the burrito this weekend, or it could be that it is almost that time...

Downsizing Me Log - 8/15/2016

Date - 8/15/2016

Weigh In - 234 (sad face)

Water Intake - 72oz

Blood Sugar Readings - 126 (another sad face)

What I Ate Today -

• First Meal - Meatloaf, mixed veggies, Nut Butter Loaf with butter and some beef bone broth
• Snack - mixed nuts
• Snack - pistachios
• Second Meal - Salmon, mixed veggies with a laughing cow cheese wedge and some avocado

Eating On Track Today - Yes

Comments - Carb meal yesterday, I was craving a burrito so we had it for lunch. I have been eating Keto for several weeks but not lost any weight (I lose then gain then lose then gain, etc). I am wondering if it is because I have been eating alot of things with sugar alcohols. So I have decided to try again, this time without all that sweet stuff... I still use Stevia in my coffee but no more Maltitol and that crap...

I know I have been lax lately, it has been really hard since losing my puppy, but I have been eating Keto, just not documenting...Gonna start doing that more.

We are planning to start a YouTube channel (well the channel exists, but there is nothing on it)... Will let you know...

NUT BUTTER LOAF - SO YUMMY!!!

NUT BUTTER LOAF from Alison Gurney

Everyone I follow on Instagram has been raving about this for weeks now, so I thought I would try it. The recipe is adapted from @ally_lchf_trainer

First, the ingredients...

• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter you would like)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (or any nuts or seeds that you want to use)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of ground psyllium husks
• salt
• pepper

Now, the procedure...

Crack the eggs into your mixing bowl.

Then add the peanut butter and the pecans.

Then add the psyllium husk and the salt and pepper.

Mix until well blended. I used a stand mixer, you can also use a hand mixer. Once it is mixed well, pour into a greased loaf pan (It can also be lined, I forgot that part).

Bake at 375 degrees for 40 - 50 minutes.

Once it is cooled, place on cooling rack to cool the rest of the way. Don't try to cut it yet!! It may fall apart.

The finished product. I can't wait to toast it and slather it with butter!!!

Meal Prep Sunday - 8/14/2016

Meal Prep Sunday

Downsizing Me Log - 8/4/2016

Date - 8/4/2016

Weigh In - 230.9

Exercise - Nada

Water Intake - 96oz

Blood Sugar Readings - I don't even know why this is on here :)

What I Ate Today -

• Mixed Nuts and some Moon Cheese
• 2 low fat cheesesticks
• steak and veggies
• Pumpkin seeds and a bite or two of hubby's tortilla with cream cheese
• Pork with veggies and cheese
• one square of 90% chocolate and a smear of peanut butter

Eating On Track Today - yes

Comments - three day weekend, here I come!