Last night we went out with some friends for drinks and dinner… some sugary shots probably weren’t the wisest choice! Weigh In: 171 Activity: Landscaping work with putting mulch down and pulling weeds; over 20k steps; writing this blog while on the treadmill. Breakfast: Smoothie with 2 bananas, almond milk, ice, scoop of protein powder. Snack: Small…
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Weight Loss Journey – Day 5
Happy Friday everyone! With as full as I felt after dinner last night, I was sure to gain weight but it was a pleasant surprise to see it went down again! Still less than last week at this time. Weigh In: 169.7 Woke up a little after 6:15 a.m. to get that workout in before…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 4
With all the salt intake I had yesterday I figured I would gain weight and a lot more than I did. When it only went up .2 lbs, I was pretty happy – especially since I’m still weighing less than last Thursday! Weigh In: 170.1 Woke up a little after 6:15 a.m. to get that…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 3
This morning was a nice relief! The scale showed .7 lbs less! I was really hoping that the number would start going down eventually. Weigh In: 169.9 Woke up a little after 6:30 a.m. to get that workout in before getting ready for work. Activity: 3 sets of reverse flys, skater lunges, double crunches; over…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 2
This morning I did weigh in .2 lbs more – however, my muscles are super sore and typically I gain a lot more weight than what I did when I usually workout. Also, I still weigh less than what I did last Tuesday! Weigh In: 170.6 Woke up a little at 6:15 to get that…
Weight Loss Journey – Day 1
For the past few years, I’ve noticed each year an additional 10 lbs is gained and this year I’ve finally decided to do something about it. I will still be posting recipes that are straight and to the point, but those will be separate from these posts. What I have come to realize is that…
Black Bean Burgers/Meatballs
I am not one that likes black beans – however, I was looking for recipes with the excess cans I have. With the meat prices going up, I wanted to find another alternative as well. I absolutely love this recipe though and wanted to share! One part I want to note is that it’s best…
Venison Bourbon Bites
If you are a fan of venison and love bourbon, this is a great recipe to try! Ingredients: Venison steak/roast (ours was maybe 1 1/2 lbs) 1/2 cup Bourbon (any kind) 1 TBSP maple syrup 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 2 TBSP butter 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 TBSP chives (optional) 1 small onion…
Crustless Taco Pie
If you are looking for a great meal that incorporates taco meat, this is one to give a try. It is very light and fluffy! Ingredients: Taco Pie – 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion 6 large eggs 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup shredded cheese (not pictured) 3…
Cauliflower Meatball Casserole
If you are looking for a low-carb option for dinner, as well as something different, this is a great one to try – especially if you like meatballs, pasta sauce and cauliflower! This recipe was thrown together from 3 different recipes, so I don’t have all the ingredients in a picture, but will add those…
Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Are you a fan of green beans and have quite a few from the garden to use up? Try this recipe out – especially if you love garlic and parmesan cheese! Original recipe will be posted at the end of this blog post. Ingredients: 1 lb green beans 2 TBSP oil or 4 TBSP butter…
Dill Pasta Salad
If you are looking for a new type of pasta to make this summer, this one is worth a try – especially if you love dill. You can use any type of pasta for this that you choose. Ingredients: 1 lb pasta (linguine, macaroni, rotini, etc.) 1/2 block of cream cheese (softened) 2 cups sour…
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