We love having sloppy joes for dinner and I grew up with my parents always using the mix out of a can. When I moved out, I learned of a homemade version and that’s what I use now. The original recipe I’ll share at the bottom, since I did modify that one to fit the…
Month: May 2022
Weight Loss Journey – Day 16
Today definitely did not feel like a Tuesday! Weigh In: 167.5 This time last week: 169.5 Activity: 3 sets of lateral raises, hamstring curls, side bends; Over 10k steps; writing this blog while on the treadmill. Breakfast: 1 hard egg on whole grain toast with 1 TBSP light mayo, 1 medium potato with ketchup Snack: Six…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 15
Each day I wake up and hope that the scale continues to go down. When it does, I am ecstatic. When it goes up, I remind myself that muscle is building and the day is a new day. Today, I am at a weight I have not been at in over a year – it…
Egg & Vegetable Casserole
With trying to eat healthier breakfasts, I decided to make an egg and vegetable casserole. This recipe inspiration came from a couple different recipes. Grab any other vegetables that you’d like! I would have added mushrooms if we had some at the house. You’ll need a 2 quart baking dish for this. Time to cook…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 14
I was asked today, ‘Don’t you miss eating what you want?’. My answer was no. I still get to eat what I want – I just modify the types of food or ingredients I use. I absolutely love pizza – I could eat it every day! Whole wheat pita bread, cauliflower crust, spaghetti squash crust…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 13
I took measurements back at the beginning of April and figured I’d take measurements again. So far, I have lost over 10 inches total! Total inches on April 8th was 304.4 and total inches today was 294.25. I’ll take them again at the end of June to see where I’m at. Weigh In: 168.6 This…
Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese
I love mac & cheese – however, I am not a fan of all the calories. I was looking more so for a higher protein style to make, which the original recipe will be at the bottom since I did modify this one a little. Next time, I’ll most likely boil the full box and…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 12
Today I took the day off work to have an extra long weekend. I had a couple errands to run first thing in the morning, so I did still get my workout in – however, once I got home, a major sinus migraine hit me, so breakfast was pretty much just coffee this morning. Weigh…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 11
I’m telling myself that the muscle is building, which does way more than fat, SO… the scale will constantly fluctuate. 🙂 Weigh In: 169.5 This time last week: 170.1 Activity: 3 sets of lying tricep extensions, hamstring curls, and seated twists; over 10k steps; writing this blog while on the treadmill. Breakfast: Smoothie with 1…
Smothered Crockpot Pork Chops
If you love pork chops, especially if they are tender, this is a great recipe to make in the crockpot with either boneless or bone-in pork chops! Original recipe is linked at the bottom. Depending on the thickness of the pork chops, it could take anywhere from 4-6 hours on low. Ingredients: 1 oz. packet…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 10
Being more intentional on not eating as many salty foods I believe helped in lowering the number again! Weigh In: 168.6 This time last week: 169.9 Activity: 3 sets of reverse flys, lunges, and double crunches; over 10k steps; writing this blog while on the treadmill. Breakfast: 1 egg on a piece of whole grain…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 9
This morning I weighed in a little over a pound from yesterday – however, still less than last Tuesday! Weigh In: 169.5 This time last week: 170.6 Woke up a little after 6:15 to get that workout in before getting ready for work. Activity: 3 sets of shoulder presses, hamstring curls, and side bends; over…
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