Blooming Chicken Quesadilla

As I was browsing Pinterest one day, my better half pointed this out… so I decided to try it out! I made a modified version of it – original is linked below.   I will be using the size down from the burrito style next time.  The fajita style soft shells are way too small for…

Weight Loss Journey – 01.05.2023

“Big ideas often come to me during ordinary, quiet moments.  Self-love is taking manageable action steps based on my big breakthrough ideas.”  Workout today: Harley Pasternak workout which included 5 minutes of warmup exercises, then 3 sets of chest flys, skater lunges and crunches.  Also did a 5 minute cooldown.   I’ll be recording the miles…

Weight Loss Journey – 01.04.2023

“My own happiness is one of my top priorities this year.”  Workout today: Harley Pasternak workout which included 5 minutes of warmup exercises, then 3 sets of lateral raises, hamstring curls and side bends.  Also did a 5 minute cooldown.   I’ll be recording the miles walked today all throughout the day for the 100 mile…

Weight Loss Journey – 01.03.2023

“When my inner critic gets loud and annoying, it helps to remember that my inner critic often thinks it’s being helpful.”  Workout today: Harley Pasternak workout which included 5 minutes of warmup exercises, then 3 sets of reverse flys, squats and side bends.  Also did a 5 minute cooldown.   I’ll be recording the miles walked…

Weight Loss Journey – 01.02.2023

Today is the day we got the new calendar out and each day there will be a new message (except for the weekends – there will be just one).   “My self-worth comes from my being, not my doing.”  Workout today:  Walked on the treadmill and recorded 2 miles for the 100 mile challenge I signed…

Weight Loss Journey – 01.01.2023

Happy New Year everyone!  Today is the day we got the new calendar out and each day there will be a new message (except for the weekends – there will be just one).   “I’m always in the pursuit of magic.” Today’s Self Love Action:  Let me begin the New Year reminding myself that wonderful, magical,…

Weight Loss Journey – 12.30.2022

Today is a bit of a gloomy day here!    Workout today:  Walking throughout the day, took over 12K steps so far. Weigh In:  158.5This time last week:  158.5 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Dave’s Killer Bread Everything Epic Bagel with the Italian Hoagie Dip, slice of swiss cheese melted on top and I dipped it in a ranch/buffalo…

Weight Loss Journey – 12.29.2022

It was a great day of running errands!  Workout today:  Walking throughout the day, took over 12K steps so far. Weigh In:  158.7This time last week:  156.9 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.   Lunch:  Crispy Chicken with red onions, tomatoes, bacon, ranch, and buffalo sauce on the side with kettle chips.  We ate at the Thirsty Sturgeon in Wolverine,…

Weight Loss Journey – 12.28.2022

I am playing catch up!    Workout today:  Walking throughout the day, took over 14K steps. Weigh In:  158.7This time last week:  157.8 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Belgian Boys mini puff pancakes with maple syrup. Lunch:  Jambalaya with green beans and ranch drizzled on top. Dinner:  Dave’s Killer Everything Epic bagel with buffalo chicken lunchmeat, red onions, and…

Weight Loss Journey – 12.27.2022

I am playing catch up!    Workout today:  Walking throughout the day, but took just under 7K steps. Weigh In:  157.6This time last week:  158 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Belgian Boys mini puff pancakes with maple syrup.  Lunch:  Jambalaya with green beans and ranch drizzled on top. Dinner:  Jalapeno burger without the bun, bacon, cheese, lettuce and Mexican…

Weight Loss Journey – 12.26.2022

For those celebrating the holidays, Happy Holidays!    Workout today:  Walking throughout the day – Took over 12K steps. Weigh In:  157.6This time last week:  157.8 On Christmas day, I was at 159.3. Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Dave’s Killer Everything Epic Bagel with the Italian Hoagie Dip I had made with horseradish mayo and a slice a swiss…

Italian Hoagie Dip

I ran across this recipe and made a modified version of it – original is linked below.   I did make some rosemary focaccia bread to go along with this and it turned out amazing!  You can also make this into a cold pasta salad as well.  If the bread didn’t turn out, that is what…