Daligal83 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Sweet potato puree sounds AMAZING. I'm making sweet potato chili tonight. My friend at work got so excited that he asked me to bring him some lol. I have a new way to workout. I got that EA Sports Active 2 for the Wii. It's so much fun! It feels like a really good workout too and unless my mind is playing tricks on me, I think I saw some results in just two weeks. Only problem is that now I'd rather come home and workout instead of going to the gym. The cold weather doesn't help with that either. Link to comment
Daligal83 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Sweet potato puree sounds AMAZING. I'm making sweet potato chili tonight. My friend at work got so excited that he asked me to bring him some lol. I have a new way to workout. I got that EA Sports Active 2 for the Wii. It's so much fun! It feels like a really good workout too and unless my mind is playing tricks on me, I think I saw some results in just two weeks. Only problem is that now I'd rather come home and workout instead of going to the gym. The cold weather doesn't help with that either. Link to comment
sidehop Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Lamb seems so hard to cook! I've only had maybe one occasion a friend of mine that BBQ'd them just right. Is the Moroccan dish spicy or no? Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 No, it's not spicy. I just cooked it as a stew - threw in lamb cubes, chickpeas, canned tomatoes, peppers, onion, the some cumin, Ginger, cinnamon, and coriander. You can toss this all in a slow cooker as well. Very easy. I'll try to find the recipe and post it. Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Weight on 12/15/10: 195.0 lbs Weight today: 191.0 lbs yay, I lost 4 lbs! granted, it was over the course of a month, but it was a holiday month, so i'm happy. it's been the first time i've weighed in since the 15th of dec. i almost didn't go today because i didn't want to face the scale, but then i dragged my butt out of bed and told myself i had to know the number, no matter what. and it was good. i tried to be careful with my eating this week, cutting back on bread (except sprouted wheat bread). also cutting back on dairy (except a little bit of creamer in my coffee.) i always feel more motivated when i see the scale go down. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 yay, I lost 4 lbs YAYYY!!! it was over the course of a month You know if it comes off more slowly it is more likely to stay off. Keep up the good work. Link to comment
sidehop Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 That's wonderful Annie! Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 yeah, i ramped up my cardio this week, that helped. it's something that's been missing and i think stalling my weight loss. not always out of laziness. i turned in a fellowship application last night (to work in the Caribbean, actually!) but i was up until midnight twice this week working on it. i meant to work out those nights, but i didn't because i didn't get home until so late, it was just time to crash. well, i applied, i'll find out in april if i get this. my potential future boss and i have been communicating lots over email and the phone, he is super excited and hopes this fellowship goes through (I'd be working in his lab if i get this money). Link to comment
sidehop Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Now that's dedication! Working in the Caribbean would be a dream job. I'm so jealous Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 well, fingers crossed! i'm filling out another fellowship application also for the same job. If i get one of them, it would be a 2 year appointment. now, I don't know - they are competitive. the boss says that I have a good shot at them. well, I would REALLY have to get my body bikini ready if i moved there!!!! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 i'll find out in april if i get this. my potential future boss and i have been communicating lots over email and the phone, he is super excited and hopes this fellowship goes through (I'd be working in his lab if i get this money). Good luck!!! I hope you get it!!!! Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 I'm excited also for that job in europe i applied for, but i won't know until march or april if I get the fellowship. but this guy (in the Caribbean) - he's super excited and really enthusiastic. the one in europe is enthusiastic, but not like this. we even talked on the phone, he just seems really energetic and it seems like it would be a good environment in which to work. I had a 20 page application, i finished it last night. i'm just tired today! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 it would be a good environment in which to work Caribbean sounds more fun than Europe \\ Link to comment
sidehop Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Let us know if you're hiring in the future ^_^ Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 LOL, well you guys are all invited to visit me, wherever i get a job. i'll make sure to get an extra bedroom or a foldout couch. Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 The last 3 days have been good, i'm getting used to tracking on this new system which is a little bit harder. before, about 50 calories were one point. now it's calculated on fat, fiber, carbs and protein, so it's not as easy to just take a guess at the number. but, with my guides and the website, it's working out, i guess. yesterday i went to a new bellydance class. my old one moved way on the other side of town, too far to go, because it would be over a 2 hour round trip on the bus. and multiple buses. this new studio is halfway between work and home, so it's a much better location. am giving it a try. i'm in a slightly lower level than i used to be at, but i think that's a good thing so i can ease into dance again. speaking of which, i bought the ZUMBA set of DVDs that they've advertised on TV. i got it like 6 months ago but never really did it. i started tonight, it was pretty fun. high intensity, out of breath, but the time just flew by because it was all latin dance. i think i should stick with it some more! it just occurred to me that i've lost 8 lbs since my 'maximum' weight. but it doesn't feel like i've lost any weight at all. i guess that is just how my body is built, and how i was able to gain weight without really noticing. it just sort of creeps up and 5 lbs up or down doesn't make a big difference on my frame (but 50 does!!!!) Maybe in another 8 lbs I can wiggle my way into my size 12 jeans again?? Link to comment
sidehop Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I heard a lot about Zumba, in fact a lot from my mom lately lol. I just can't get myself to try out anything that's remotely closely related to dancing. But that's wonderful though, find something fun to do and lose weight at the same time. Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Last weeks weight: 191.0 today's weight: 189.2 loss: 1.8 lbs I was hoping for a 2 lb loss but I'll take this. I exercised but could have done more cardio. I've been pretty good about tracking my food and eating tons of fruits, not many processed foods. Stress this week mademe lose my appetite. Well, I'm glad to be in the 180s again. Link to comment
Daligal83 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I'm glad you lost weight! What's going on that's stressing you out though? Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Oh job hunting stuff. I have a thread in emotions and feelings about it. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Last weeks weight: 191.0 today's weight: 189.2 loss: 1.8 lbs I was hoping for a 2 lb loss but I'll take this. I exercised but could have done more cardio. I've been pretty good about tracking my food and eating tons of fruits, not many processed foods. Stress this week mademe lose my appetite. Well, I'm glad to be in the 180s again. Wooohooo!!! YAY Annie!!!! Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Size 14 jeans starting to feel loose...... Link to comment
Applewhite Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Annie - I am always kind of jealous with your progress and determination Here is my good news today -- I tried one of the gyms that is really REALLY close to me (like 2 miles away?) even though I was hesitant about them before. I LOVED it. I was hesitant to try their yoga class but it was AMAZING. It was much better than I expected. And all their machines are brand new and there is a large selection - I tried out a couple of them and I loved the machines. Same with the weight room - a large selection. The gym is so clean and nice and I felt really comfortable there so I have decided to join. (I will go tomorrow hopefully to join) Even though they don't have a pool - which I wanted - I am still very excited to be joining. I figured I probably won't be using the pool anyway and when I want to I always have access to the one at school. SO EXCITED to start working out there regularly. Link to comment
annie24 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Delicious stir fry I made for dinner from the WW website. Link to comment
sweetpea03 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Mmmm, that looks good. I'm always up for new recipes. Link to comment
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