Much needed workout today

OK so today I had a rough day!!!! Between work and home life has been super stressing me out! So nothing better than a nice workout. Of course I had no time for the gym but I did put on JMs Quick start metabolism and no more trouble zones. The metabolism booster was an awesome cardio workout using kick boxing moves that were so great to work out my anger! Then of course no more trouble zones is my new favorite way to work my muscles. Its just a nice weight training video and I love how it combines legs and arms to give you the maximum workout in a little time.

recipie of the day!

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I call this one Sweet and Sour Tofu

Now you may be saying to yourself what??? Tofu???? But the point here is hey don't knock it until you try it! Have you ever bought it and actually tried it? You may be surprised I find the tofu to be a nice switch from normal chicken and it is so packed with healthy protein!!!! And so low in calories/fat/ points!!!!!

So I tried this out tonight and it was so yummy!!

Ingredients

	14 oz lite firm tofu
	1 cup(s) cooked sweet red pepper strips
	4 Tbsp House of Tsang Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Sauce
	2 tsp olive oil
	1 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth

Instructions

This is so simple!
Take the tofu and chop it up to whatever size you want and put it aside.
heat the pan and put in oil, s&s sauce, and chicken broth heat it until lightly bubbling
toss in the tofu and peppers I prefer to use the frozen assorted chopped peppers it gives it a nice flavor and is super simple!

excuses unacceptable!

ok so tonight I have the baby so I cannot hit the gym. I am not allowing that to stop me though! I went on the TV and did 2 free on demands videos!
I did Jillian Michaels new Power Yoga and lemme tell you as she says this workout is no joke! I burned 160 calories doing it!
Then I kept going I did JM the biggest loser Last Chance workout. it combines cardio and weight training intervals and I was definetly working out hard as I do at the gym. I ended with a nice set of stretches and drank my ISO 100 shake :)
worked an hour and burned 411 calories! :)

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There is no stopping me now!

So my workout today was intense!!!! I don't know if it was my new shirt that a fellow fit B recommended to me lol or I was just stressed out and working out my anger. But I did an hour and a half and burned 686 calories as you can see :) I did the elliptical for 25 minutes then ran on the treadmill for 25 minutes 2.4 miles and then did JM no more trouble zones and some aerobics.

Weigh in Day

As you can see here I lost 3 pounds this week!!!!!!!!!!!
I am more determined than ever to get under 200 pounds by the end of August. I think with a little more hard work and more running I can easily achieve this.

I think when losing weight it is important to know what your longterm goal is but I think it is most important to set small goals and work to acheive those first. So my short term goal was to get out of the 210s and now I am so excited to be there!!!!
Now I set myself a new mini goal to finally be back under 200 :)


I really look forward to my weight watcher meetings it keeps me on track and it is nice to have a support group to go to every week.
Check it out www.weightwatchers.com

Question for everyone

So I am curious and would love to hear your thoughts. What motivates you to work out? Or even just to strive to be healthy in general?

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working it!

Finally pushed myself back into the gym tonight! Sat and Sun were crazy and I went for walks with the baby but I did not hit the gym. And yesterday I woke up late and worked late so I didn't get to go.
It felt so good to go tonight! I changed my routine tonight I did JMs no more trouble zones first and I forgot to hit start on my monitor! ugh but then I went to the gym and ran on the treadmill for 23 minutes at a speed of 6mph and then I did the ellptical for 25 minutes. came home and stretched and I'm so tired!
but the rush is so worth it!

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Updated pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK so I have finally taken some updated pictures of myself and collaged them so you can see how far I have come. I know I have a long way to go but I am not stopping now!!! I feel empowered today like I can accomplish anything

Recipie of the day!

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I call these  Mini Turkey Meat loves

I love cooking with the 99% fat free extra lean ground turkey because it is a filling food and so low in fat and points!!! It is a great substitute in recipie's calling for hamburger and even ground chicken. you have to be careful because most of it is ground with skin and this adds a lot of fat. 

Ingredients

	5 serving(s) shady brook farms extra lean ground turkey
	1/2 cup(s) onion(s)
	1 medium green pepper(s)
	2 Tbsp brown rice flour
	3 Tbsp Hodgson Mill White corn meal, plain
	2 medium egg white(s)
	3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Chop onion and pepper into small pieces
Mix everything together into a bowl
Spray Pam into muffin tin
Roll meatballs from mixture and place 1 in each muffin tin
Bake at 375 for about a half hour or until brown
A serving is 2 mini loaves for only 3 Points!!!
Makes 6 servings

snack of the day!

Looking for a new refreshing treat? Going to a cookout and worried about temptation??
We have a birthday cookout to attend today so I thought what to do? I thought how about a nice refreshing fruit salad???
It took only 20 minutes to wash and chop all my favorite fruits such as cantelope, strawberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, kiwi, and pineapple. I learned this tip from my good friend who makes the best fruit salad. Chop all the fruit up tiny and mix it together let it sit in the fridge for a while. All the fruit juices mix together and it is yummy!

Only 2 points for a whole cup of fruit salad!

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Snack Time!

I found these at Stop n Shop tonight in the natural food section. They are gluten free of course :) and get this 1 is ZERO points!!! 3 is only 1 point! So if you are like me and have a sweet tooth these are the snack for you. they are minature chocolate coconut macaroons! They also had them in regular coconut flavor.
they make the perfect little after dinner dessert or morning snack to go with coffee!
Check out their website! http://www.aleias.com/