Well not super exciting this passed week on weight loss but I did loose 1 pound and that's better than nothing, and the important thing is I didn't gain anything. In fact the only reason for the 1 pound loss is due to the Chinese restaurant I ate at 2 weeks ago catching up to me. Bummer, but still lost a pound.
This week wasn't too good either, tried to be really good but went out to dinner with friends and we went to sushi. I tried to order something I could have, did pretty good until the Sashimi eel came out drenched in Terriyaki sauce, why must you add sauce to everything!!! It didn't say it came with sauce so when it showed up I was super disappointed. But I did eat the Riceless Maki - Salmon, Fish Roe wrapped in a Daikon Radish, mmmm so good.
Later that night we went to a Karaoke Bar, and to work up the nerve to go up I had to have a drink, so there it was I drank the Vodka and Seltzer and finally went up to sing, had a blast! I did not order another drink though. This was not a planned cheat but I know I'll be paying for this next week - errgh! I figured after eating the Terriyaki sauced eel a Vodka wouldn't do too much damage since once you eat one thing that's not on the plan and eat another it just sets you back the same amount of time, so the sauce set me back 3 days, so the vodka would also set me back the same amount of time, it was 3 days no matter what I did. Now if I had cheated all weekend (which I did not), then we are talking more than 3 days to get back on track and more like 1 week.
So we shall see what happens this week.
As promised a recipe to share: Cinnamon Salted Pork Chops, yummm!
Put broiler on Low or High, or turn on the Grill to medium heat, put the pork chops on foil, sprinkle Real Salt on them and then sprinkle as much or as little cinnamon on them, put in oven for 7 to 10 minutes each side or until cooked through, and you are done.
Compliment with some Cinnamon Asparagus, prepared in pan or in oven at 350 degrees, or low broiler. A truly guilt free savory sweet meal for anyone who loves cinnamony goodness.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Weigh-ins 10/10 and 10/17/12
Sorry for the delay, life has been getting in the way of posting weekly. I'll go over my last 2 weigh-ins on this post.
For 10/10/12 weigh-in: I remained the same weight at 170 because my cheat weekends finally caught up to me, I was super good that week too, and it was such a bummer to step on the scale only to have it read you didn't move. But I have to remember that any time I don't gain weight, that is a Win situation, even though the numbers didn't go down.
For 10/17/12 weigh in, this week I got way better news, I lost a whopping 5.5 pounds this week!!!! And 1" off my hips. I also can fit into my Paige jeans, which I have never been able to wear! Paige jeans if you are a fashion person are really popular skinny jeans, they look pretty bulky on me in the legs but the jeans fit around my waist, which is crazy!! I never thought I would fit in these, but I do and now I'm going to bypass them and go into a size 8. The Paige jeans are a size 10, I can't believe I'm a size 10. I really don't remember the last time I was 164 pounds, I think maybe my early twenties....
This passed weekend I ended up eating something I know was not on the diet plan, we went out for my father-in-law's birthday to Dim Sum and it is usually good when you aren't on a diet. I ended up picking at most things, eating the things I could and leaving the scraps behind that I couldn't. I was able to eat mushrooms though. I also tried to be good and got scallops and chines broccoli and what happened...they poured sauce all over it even though the description didn't say there was a sauce. The sauce was good but not on the plan. I'm pretty sure I will be paying for this next week. It really is so hard to eat out with a big group, your hungry, you don't want to be rude, so you try to pick a healthy dish and then you can't eat it, ugh...so you weigh your options, should I? maybe not? And if you follow the plan the rest of the time you should be ok.
In the next upcoming posts I will be posting some ideas on how to spruce up the flavor in your foods.
Have a great week!
For 10/10/12 weigh-in: I remained the same weight at 170 because my cheat weekends finally caught up to me, I was super good that week too, and it was such a bummer to step on the scale only to have it read you didn't move. But I have to remember that any time I don't gain weight, that is a Win situation, even though the numbers didn't go down.
For 10/17/12 weigh in, this week I got way better news, I lost a whopping 5.5 pounds this week!!!! And 1" off my hips. I also can fit into my Paige jeans, which I have never been able to wear! Paige jeans if you are a fashion person are really popular skinny jeans, they look pretty bulky on me in the legs but the jeans fit around my waist, which is crazy!! I never thought I would fit in these, but I do and now I'm going to bypass them and go into a size 8. The Paige jeans are a size 10, I can't believe I'm a size 10. I really don't remember the last time I was 164 pounds, I think maybe my early twenties....
This passed weekend I ended up eating something I know was not on the diet plan, we went out for my father-in-law's birthday to Dim Sum and it is usually good when you aren't on a diet. I ended up picking at most things, eating the things I could and leaving the scraps behind that I couldn't. I was able to eat mushrooms though. I also tried to be good and got scallops and chines broccoli and what happened...they poured sauce all over it even though the description didn't say there was a sauce. The sauce was good but not on the plan. I'm pretty sure I will be paying for this next week. It really is so hard to eat out with a big group, your hungry, you don't want to be rude, so you try to pick a healthy dish and then you can't eat it, ugh...so you weigh your options, should I? maybe not? And if you follow the plan the rest of the time you should be ok.
In the next upcoming posts I will be posting some ideas on how to spruce up the flavor in your foods.
Have a great week!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Hallelujah for $6.99 jeans!!
When you are transitioning from size to size, nothing can be more frustrating than finding a new pair of jeans or pants to wear every 2 to 3 weeks, right? Not to mention all the other clothes that don't fit. But you don't want to spend $30 or more on good looking pair of jeans that will only last a few weeks, so here are a few of my favorite shops to shop for under $20 jeans:
C.T. Outfitters in Scituate, MA
365 Gannett Rd
They have a wide selection of American Eagle, Gap and Eddie Bauer jeans for under $18, if you go on sale days they drop as much as $10 per pair of jeans.
They also have a lot of sweaters, tops, dresses, shorts and other pants there for Under $20, I've gotten $5 to $10 tops there, the last time I was there I got a dress for $1!!! There was a $1 bin with a lot of other items in it too.
All your favorite brands - Urban Outfitters, Gap, American Eagle, Old Navy, and many others for less than the stores charge you.
Quarterdeck in Scituate, MA
206 Front Street
They have a lot of different things in here, and a little bit of clothes. The clothes they do have are reasonably priced under $20, they have dresses, some pants, skirts, tops and sweatshirts. Every item is different and they get new stuff in every week, so if you don't find something that week try again in 2 weeks or so.
I myself have placed a review on the link above but there are other reviews you can find if you simply put in: Quarterdeck Scituate, MA via a search engine.
Charlotte Russe
Pretty much in any mall
You might have to wait till you are down in a size 16, but when you are there and are still transitioning from one size to the next go to Charlotte Russe for great sales. They have tops for $5, $10, and $15, underwear for .99 cents to $3.99, bras for $10 to $15 (great for transitioning, don't have to spend a lot on a bra that will only be worn for 2 weeks or so). Jeans for $20, other pants for $10 to $15, good stuff.
I went in there 2 weekends ago for a $6.99 sale, couldn't believe it, found some good stuff.
Last but certainly not least - Thrift Store - Salvation Army in Hanover, MA
936 Washington Street
I go passed this store all the time and decided to check it out last night on the way home from Boston, I was pleasantly surprised at the selection of clothes, quite a lot there. I found pants and tops for under $8, then I found the jeans, I got 2 pairs 1 for $5.99 and 1 for $6.99, what a deal! This is the go to place for transition clothes when your wallet is tight. Those jeans should last me a month before I need to switch to another size at which point I will be stopping back in.
If you happen to read this before Columbus Day, October 8th - stop in, they are having a 50% off everything in the store sale, you'll want to attend!
Some other stores to consider -
Old Navy, Target, K-Mart, Kohl's (only sale days), and of course yard sales!!
Hope you found this to be informative, and if you have a favorite place be sure to share it. I would love to hear about it.
C.T. Outfitters in Scituate, MA
365 Gannett Rd
They have a wide selection of American Eagle, Gap and Eddie Bauer jeans for under $18, if you go on sale days they drop as much as $10 per pair of jeans.
They also have a lot of sweaters, tops, dresses, shorts and other pants there for Under $20, I've gotten $5 to $10 tops there, the last time I was there I got a dress for $1!!! There was a $1 bin with a lot of other items in it too.
All your favorite brands - Urban Outfitters, Gap, American Eagle, Old Navy, and many others for less than the stores charge you.
Quarterdeck in Scituate, MA
206 Front Street
They have a lot of different things in here, and a little bit of clothes. The clothes they do have are reasonably priced under $20, they have dresses, some pants, skirts, tops and sweatshirts. Every item is different and they get new stuff in every week, so if you don't find something that week try again in 2 weeks or so.
I myself have placed a review on the link above but there are other reviews you can find if you simply put in: Quarterdeck Scituate, MA via a search engine.
Charlotte Russe
Pretty much in any mall
You might have to wait till you are down in a size 16, but when you are there and are still transitioning from one size to the next go to Charlotte Russe for great sales. They have tops for $5, $10, and $15, underwear for .99 cents to $3.99, bras for $10 to $15 (great for transitioning, don't have to spend a lot on a bra that will only be worn for 2 weeks or so). Jeans for $20, other pants for $10 to $15, good stuff.
I went in there 2 weekends ago for a $6.99 sale, couldn't believe it, found some good stuff.
Last but certainly not least - Thrift Store - Salvation Army in Hanover, MA
936 Washington Street
I go passed this store all the time and decided to check it out last night on the way home from Boston, I was pleasantly surprised at the selection of clothes, quite a lot there. I found pants and tops for under $8, then I found the jeans, I got 2 pairs 1 for $5.99 and 1 for $6.99, what a deal! This is the go to place for transition clothes when your wallet is tight. Those jeans should last me a month before I need to switch to another size at which point I will be stopping back in.
If you happen to read this before Columbus Day, October 8th - stop in, they are having a 50% off everything in the store sale, you'll want to attend!
Some other stores to consider -
Old Navy, Target, K-Mart, Kohl's (only sale days), and of course yard sales!!
Hope you found this to be informative, and if you have a favorite place be sure to share it. I would love to hear about it.
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