Weight Loss Journey – 01.09.2023

“When it comes to self-love, actions can speak louder than words.  Repeating a mantra in my mind about healthy boundaries in one thing, while actually setting healthy boundaries with others is quite another.”  Workout today: Harley Pasternak workout which included 5 minutes of warmup exercises, then 3 sets of hammer curls, squats and crunches.  Also…

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…

2022 Craft Beer Advent Box Recap

It was a fun year with the different craft beers that we tried!  Here is a recap of each day, along with the link to the blog post: Day 1 – Luna Coffee StoutDay 2 – Speedway Stout – Double Fudge EditionDay 3 – Dragon’s Milk Triple MashDay 4 – Founder’s KBS – The OriginalDay…