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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Day 24 – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Porter

It is Day 24 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our twenty-fourth beer is an Imperial Porter that is aged in bourbon barrels.  When you smell this beer, you can definitely tell that it is aged in bourbon barrels.  It is brewed by Collective Arts, which is out of Hamilton, Ontario.  We…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.24.2022

I hope everyone has had a great day so far!  Workout today:  Walking throughout the day – Took over 10K steps. Weigh In:  157.1This time last week:  157.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.   Lunch:  Homemade alfredo sauce with potato gnucchi and two pieces of Sara Lee Artesano Bakery Bread with Swiss cheese.  I did not eat all of…

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Day 23 – It’s Not Normal Pillar of Beasts

It is Day 23 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our twenty-third beer is called It’s Not Normal Pillar of Beasts, which is a barleywine ale brewed with coconut and salted caramel, aged in oak barrels.  This is brewed by Three Floyds Brewing LLC out of Munster, Indiana.  The smell is absolutely…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.23.2022

Catching up on yesterday’s post…   Workout today:  Walking throughout the day – Took over 6600 steps. Weigh In:  158.5This time last week:  158.4 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.   Lunch:  Late lunch – grilled cheese with swiss cheese and buffalo chicken from the deli on Sara Lee Artesano bakery bread. Dinner: Drinks.. many drinks! Snacks:  Caramel brownies. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A few things I’m…

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Day 22 – Red Velvet Cake Pastry Stout

It is Day 22 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our twenty-second beer is a Red Velvet Cake Pastry Stout, which is brewed by Untitled Art out of Waunakee, Wisconsin.  I am not a fan of red velvet cake at all – however, as soon as I opened the can, I smelled…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.22.2022

We are waiting for this storm to arrive patiently!  Workout today:  Walking throughout the day – I am definitely a bit sore today!  Over 7500 steps so far. Weigh In:  156.9This time last week:  158 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.   Lunch:  Late lunch – Chipotle Crispy Chicken Wrap with cheese sticks and ranch dressing.  Dill pickle spear as well….

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