Small Changes...

My bestie and I had a dinner date last weekend, we decided to go to Outback Steakhouse.  So, I get on dwlz.com to see what a healthy choice would be.  Now, I'm one of those people that tend to get the same thing when I go to a restaurant.  If I find something that I really enjoy, every time I go there, I get it.  My meal of choice at Outback, is the Alice Springs Chicken.  Grilled chicken, honey mustard, mushrooms, bacon, cheese, it can't be too bad right??? WRONG.  I looked up the Points Pl.us value of this entree, it is 31.  For those that have no idea what this means, on We.ight Wat.chers, I get 35 points each day.  31 points, for some chicken (that's not including a side), is just unreal.  So, I go back to dwlz.com and browse through to see what my other options are.  I am shocked at the values of the things I thought were healthy.  I had settled on the Tilapia with some type of crab toppings, can't remember the name.  So, we head out around 7:45 pm (supposed to be 7, but that's another story).  We get there, there is an hour wait.  I expected a wait, so whatever, we sit down, chat, play with our phones, side eye people with fur/velvet coats on, and wait.  As we are waiting, someone comes around with a sample of pork tenderloin.  I can't recall ever having it, so I give it a try.  It is flavorful, moist, and delicious.  I recall it having a low points plus value as well, so I look it up on phone, and change my mind.  Pork Tenderloin it will be. 

Doesn't it look delicious???? It was, and for 10 points, it was even better.  10 points for the meat!!  I was happy with my choice.  And, with just a little investigation, I was able to make a much healthier choice!!!  It's the little things.

Random Thoughts...

• I brought the Wash and Go back...My first few years natural, I ONLY wore wash and go's and buns.  I had gotten away from it, I will be wearing them much more often!!
• I'm hosting a book club meeting at my house this month, I'm looking forward to entertaining, it has been too long!!
• I can see changes in my body since I've been going to the gym regularly and eating healthier...
• The scale will not cooperate though...
• I'm trying to see the bigger picture though...
• When I'm drinking the recommended amount of water (half my body weight) a day, I use the bathroom almost every 30 minutes. I think I may need to go to the doctor about that...
• Having a roommate is very different than living with your significant other...
• My niece is going to be a great basketball player...
• Pinterest is great...I have made at least 1 new recipe a week since joining...
• I worry that the older I get, the harder it will be for me to have children...
• I want to be married before having kids though...
• I should trim my ends soon, just to stay on top of it...
• Going an entire year without trimming is not a good idea...for me...

Growing Pains...

Well, my honey and I are experiencing some growing pains.  It's not new anymore, we are getting to truly know each other.  Where we aren't constantly excited about our potential.  We are truly being ourselves around one another.  I know all relationships have this time.  The time where you truly find out if this relationship will stand the test of time.  We both knew it would come, we both knew this would be the true test.  In ALL my years of dating, I have never been more certain that we would make it through this time.  That we would continue to talk, work through our misunderstandings, and miscommunications.  That we can allow each other to be, without taking every little thing personally.  So while things aren't all lovey dovey, I am happy, and peaceful, that we can argue about something simple, get to the root of the issue, and still love and respect each other!

Oh Boy...

I worked out 4 days this week.  I stayed within my points (utilizing some of my extra points).  I tracked...all to weigh in, and only loose .4 pounds.  Which puts me at 8 pounds total.  As disappointed as I am, I won't let it get me down.

I'm lifting weights, and muscle weighs more than fat right???  I'm getting good workouts in (I can't even keep my hair looking decent I'm sweating so much :-)). 

As I look back on the week, I can't deny that I had my fair share of a few too many snacks, sweets, and just overall bad things.  All I can do, is continue doing better.  I will do better this week than last week.  I'm not gaining, which is great!!  The scale is going in the right direction, even if it is at a snails pace. 

Played Out...

Ok, I Ish _____ Say videos are getting old, and well, played out.  Some were kind of funny, but I thought the one below, was the funniest of the ones I've seen. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mbYB2g2GIiM

Wakey Wakey

I eat breakfast, everyday!!! I have a hard time thinking of healthy options to bring to work that don't get old, but one day, in my google reader, I found the following recipe. I took the recipe and made a few changes, and what I came up with is delicious!!!

You will need: Turkey Smoked Sausage (half of one package), small onion, small tomato, spinach (1 cup), 1/2 bell pepper (any color), 8 eggs, shredded cheese. 

Instructions: Dice onion, bell pepper, and spinach.  Saute in skillet for about 5 minutes.  Dice remaining ingredients, place in muffin pan.  Mix eggs (as though you are going to scramble them), and pour over other ingredients in the pan.  Place small amount of cheese on top of each muffin.  Bake for 20 - 25 minutes (until egg is cooked).  I eat 1 - 2 a day for breakfast.  If you are on WW (like me) 2 of these are 7PP!!

Ashy to Classy???

 My bun, from yesterday.  I was trying not to add any products to my hair, I looked a mess.

I simply combed my hair, and put 6 flexi-rods in my hair, and this was the result!!! Winning!!