Today was my 3 week check up after surgery. My surgeon was VERY impressed with how I am recovering and gave me complete clearance to start working out. I have to start slow and I have to LISTEN to my body but I can start walking this week. Next week I can start …
Monthly Archive: February 2012
NSV
For those of you who are not in the “weight loss world” NSV means Non Scale Victory. These are the celebrations of the “little things” or HUGE things that are NOT on the scale. So often we get tied up with that darn thing we do not see all the other accomplishments we have made. …
I Kinda Like Me …
Lets not get all crazy … I said KINDA. I still have a long way to go in this search for myself but I am feeling lately that I am getting closer and closer. I am sure the weight loss has a lot to do with it but I am feeling so great …
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This winter I decided to throw together a nice hearty soup after I woke up and saw this! So beautiful! I really just threw some things together and it came together beautifully. 2 cups of it only 299 calories and so filling!!! Sauted some onion, garlic, and green pepper Roasted some chicken breast tenders with …
Kale Chips
Ever want something salty and crunchy but without all the guilt? KALE CHIPS are AMAZING and oh so simple! All you need is Kale, Olive Oil, and Kosher Salt Cut Kale off stems, toss in Olive Oil and Salt and cook at 350 for about 15 minutes until crispy and brown (not burnt) Before Cooking …
Sweet Pepper Salsa
This was a fabulous recipe that I put on top of Tilapia and served with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini. FABULOUS! Spread sweet peppers evenly on silpat or cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and kosher salt and roast on 400 for about 25 minutes until soft and carmely. (below) When cool, remove skin, stems, and seeds and …
Cilantro Chicken
Easy peasy recipe and SO tasty Take package of chicken thighs and clean/remove the skin Place in 13X9 pan and cover with 2 onions and 1 cup of chopped cilantro. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Bake at 375 for 1 hour 14 minutes and ENJOY!!!
Continuous Transformation
ONE of the great things about this incredible transformation in my life is that its been never ending. Its been a wild ride and today I transformed a bit more …. Inspired by …. The LOVELY Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) Before, and yes I still have not cleaned that darn mirror! Maybe tomorrow .. maybe …
So Ready
To get back in the swing of things. I thought I would be blogging more since I was home but it hasnt quite worked out that way. Its time tho…. I am …. Ready to go back to workReady to blog consistently againReady to MOVEReady to RUN!!! I am healing so well. Completely off pain …
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