Yummy!

FRUIT AND OATS AWESOMENESS!!!!!
Not sure what else to call it!

I drizzled some EVOO in a fry pan and let it heat up, then I added chopped walnuts and oats... let that toast a little...then I added some sliced banana and sliced strawberries.....drizzled a little real maple syrup.... when I put it in the bowl, I added a tsp of ground flax!!! Yum!!!

still 222 BOOooOOoo!!!

WELL..... the good news is.... my blood sugars are still AWESOME!!

....and I know that I've gained muscle and we all know that muscle is denser than fat...so I guess that is  pretty good!

We had a fabulous Easter Weekend!  I made an incredible egg bake....I don't think I got a  picture of it.... but it was VERY good and VERY clean!! 

The girls even liked it!! It had Apple Maple Chicken Sausage, spinach, mushrooms, shallots, leeks, brown rice, 4 slices dried and cubed ezekial bread, 4 whole eggs, 12 egg whites, 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt, swiss cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sage!  Yummy! 

The best part of Sunday was my 6 year old nephew said he would pay me 100 hugs to play 500 with him!  OF COURSE I accepted that challenge!!! He will give me 10 hugs each time we see eachother!!  I'm hoping his math skills aren't very good, so I get a lot more hugs!!! 

I've been trying to try new activites, which has been fun!  But, I'd also like my girls to try some new things and maybe find one they really enjoy!  My older child has shown an interest in Tennis and we've signed her up for lessons....she is enjoying them!!  But, the younger child, she is a little more difficult!  She wanted to take dance, but there weren't enough kids so it is not happening....

I did talk her into trying Kids Yoga!! Even though she said, "uh...mom, i'm not really the yoga type!"  But, she said she would give it a try so ... YES!!!!!!

My husband and I are going to another RKC free kettlebell training class on Sunday!!! I'm looking forward to that as I've heard great things about kettlebells and would like some more instruction for proper bell handling!!  gonna grab those horns and swing!!

 

Make it a great day or not, the choice is YOURS!!

--
~~Shari~~

Successful CLEAN chicken salad with NO mayo!!

Wow! Yummy!!
So...I used to make chicken salad that we'd eat with crackers that had mayo in it....mayo is not clean.  The girls have been asking for it.... last night we had chicken for dinner and I had an extra breast...I gave it a try and here's what's in it!! Yum!!

Clean Chicken Salad (sandwich or crackers or plain)

1 cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded
6 chpped strawberries
Small bunch red grapes halved
1/3 english cucumber chopped
1/2 cup jicama chopped

Dressing
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Zest of lemon
1 shallot finely diced
Basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper (to taste)
Mix together pour over veggies and chicken.
Stir and chill....ENJOY!!!!

ZUMBA!!

OMG!!!  I can't wait to do it again!! I talked to her after...this particular instructor says to just have fun and move and don't worry about where your feet are! Lol!!
I was sweating when we were done... I was quite proud of myself for just staying and doing it....I didn't know anybody and I for sure had no idea what I was doing....but, I wore my big girl panties today and stayed and enjoyed it...even though I was secretly frustrated I knew I was NOT doing it right and felt so uncoordinated....I didn't give up!
She also said it would easily take 3~4 sessions before picking it up.... go ahead....you can do it!! Try something new!!

Day 22 of #100daychipquest (April 13, 2011)

UGH!!!  WHYo why am i afraid to succeed???  ok, glad that is OVER!!

All in all, things are going GREAT!!  No complaints or excuses....I'm doing the work.... last week I was at 220.6#  (i freaked a lil...I haven't been below 220# in goodness....forever (almost 20 years) )  So now I'm @ 221.8#  (+1) and.... I'm not sure why, but, I feel awesome anyway!!  I'm just gonna have to move through it and bust that number!!  That being said, my blood sugar has been phenomenal!!!  That is no easy feat! 

We did some measuring last night....
March 23
Neck 16 1/4
Chest 41 1/2
RT Arm 16 1/4
RT forearm 12
LT Arm 16
LT forearm 11 1/2
Tummy 50
Hips 47 1/4
Waist 49
RT Thigh 23 1/2
RT calf 18
LT Thigh 23 3/4
LT calf 18 1/2

April 13, 2011
Neck 16
Chest 40 1/4
RT Arm 15 1/2
RT forearm 11 3/4
LT Arm 16 1/4
LT forearm 11 1/4
Tummy 49
Hips 46
Waist 46 1/2
RT Thigh 23
RT calf 18 1/4
LT Thigh 24 1/2
LT calf 19


Make it a great day or NOT the choice is YOURS!!

SMOOTHIE Time!!!

Before we go "run" we've been enjoying a smoothie...this mornings was exceptionally DElicious!!

1 orange
1 kiwi
1/2 cup applesauce
6 large strawberries
1/2 cup frozen spinach
1/4 cup roasted beets
1/2 scoop plain protein powder
1 cup frozen bluberries
1 container bluberry Chobani greek yogurt
1 tablespoon ground flax

Blend well!!!
YUM!!!!

Delicious "Clean" Chicken Salad!!

Yum!!
The girls even enjoyed this "Clean" Chicken Salad!!

Serves 3!

1/3 box quinoa pasta cooked, rinsed and drained
1 chicken breast baked with choice seasoning (I like cinnamon, basil, salt, and pepper) cooled and diced
1 scallion minced (finely diced)
Half an english cucumber diced
Small bunch of red grapes halved
2 hard boiled eggs (no yolks) diced
Half a ripe avocado diced
A little goat cheese
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Tarragon
Basil
Splash of balsamic
Splash of EVOO
Mix it up, chill and serve on a bed of greens!!
Super yummy!

If id have had some grape tomatoes, I would have put some in!!!
Give it a try!!!!

WaHOO 220 oooo!

Diligence has certainly paid off!!! I am down to 220 this morning and my blood sugars have been AWESOME!!!
It is spring break and family is in town, which means lots of shopping, lots of laughs and LOTS of temptations!!! Somehow I've managed to "no thank you" my way clear of all the chocolate...difficult when it is the best chocolate! We ladies know our chocolate! I love having them (family) here!
We've had SO much fun! I got to introduce them to greek yogurt!! They enjoyed it and one aunt even bought some for herself!! :0) It was fun to watch their skeptism in tasteing it....to opening a 2nd container for them to share! I love greek yogurt! Chobani and OIKOS are my faves.... they are high in protein and have great flavor.... helps keep my sugar in control!

 Make it a great day or not, the choice is YOURS!!

Weight this morning: Tuesday April 5th 2011 = 220.6# :0) that is the right direction!!