“Failure is not fatal. Only failure to get back up is.”

6:50 PM Kelly 0 Comments

“Failure is not fatal. Only failure to get back up is.” ~John C. Maxwell

 This is my first blog post in quite some time and the quote above is completely fitting to where it stands. Just two months ago the leader at Weight Watchers told me I was 7 pounds away from the healthy BMI! I have been so focused on hitting that number since I began this journey. Well now I am like 19 pounds away from the healthy BMI.

 The long and the short of it...I stopped tracking, started cheating, didn't make the gym a priority and I gained. I went to a weigh-in two weeks ago and was up 12 pounds, in the grand scheme of the 80 pounds that I have lost so far, it isn't awful. So now I just need to learn from that. I can have an off day but it doesn't need to turn into an off week and then off month. 

 But now I need to get back up. I need to lose the 12 I gained so that I can be 7 pounds away from HEALTHY. Then from there I will set my final end goal. I am still well aware that I can do this but I know that getting back on track is going to be difficult.

 To end on a positive note... a few weeks ago I ran a 5K with some of my girlfriends from Athleta. It was an amazing experience. It was a beautiful day and we ran on the boardwalk in (on?) Coney Island. I was a bit out of shape from my months of laziness but even at that, I significantly improved. Not only that though, I got to share something I love with great new friends. This was a huge reason why I decided to add a THIRD job in Athleta. My first 5K time was 43:08 and I finished this 5K at 36:22! Time to prepare for my next run.

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10-Second Slim Down Tips from Prevention Magazine

8:28 PM Kelly 0 Comments

In my newfound love of wellness, I have subscribed to many health magazines. It is great to read different articles. This one from Prevention taught me some tips I wasn't aware of and am going to absolutely implement in my daily life.

10-Second Slim Down Tips

Get fast weight loss advice and tips on how to lose belly fat from Dr. Travis Stork of the Doctors


1. Ruin Your Appetite
Consuming a liquid to begin a meal can reduce your total calorie intake by up to 20 percent because it makes you feel full. To avoid having to pound two glasses of H2O, try this: Drink one glass and start with a broth-based soup, like miso, minestrone, or chicken noodle.

2. Sign Up for a Race
If you find a better reason to work out than pure weight loss, you'll be more likely to maintain an exercise program, says a University of Michigan study. Find an event at active.com.

3. Be Realistic
The key to diet longevity is a realistic, flexible eating plan, says Alan Aragon, M.S., a nutritionist in Thousand Oaks, California. Most people eat too little and go into defensive mode when cravings strike. Then they cheat, then feel bad, then resist, and then cheat again. It's an endless cycle. If you're craving Haagen-Dazs, grab a spoon. Just dig in moderation.

4. Ignite Your Fat Burners
Capsaicin, the compound that gives chile peppers their mouth-searing quality, can also fire up your metabolism, according to a study in the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology. Eat about 1 tablespoon of chopped red or green chiles to boost your body's production of heat and the activity of your sympathetic nervous system. The result is a metabolism spike of 23 percent!

5. Eliminate Added Sugars
According to a USDA survey, the average American eats about 20 teaspoons of added sugar daily, or 317 empty calories. The researchers report that 82 percent of that added sugar can be attributed to soda, baked goods, breakfast cereals, candy, and fruit drinks. What's not on the list? Meat, vegetables, whole fruit, and eggs, along with unsweetened whole-grain and dairy products. Eat accordingly.

6. Scramble to Slim Down
Not only are eggs a great muscle-building food, but they can also help you look less egg-shaped. A 2010 study in Nutrition Research showed that men who had eggs for breakfast ate less over the next 24 hours than those who began their day with a bagel instead. (The cholesterol in eggs isn't a heart threat; cancel the egg-white omelets!)

7. Set Good Goals
University of Iowa scientists found that people who monitored their diet and exercise goals most frequently were more likely to achieve them than were goal setters who rarely reviewed their objectives.


8. Spice Things Up
Ground cinnamon has been shown to help prevent insulin resistance, which means it may slow the sugar in frozen yogurt from passing through your stomach too quickly, thus suppressing the blood-sugar spike. Sprinkle some atop your next cone or cup.

9. Strike Out Overeating
If you skimp all day before eating out, you'll be so hungry that you end up overdoing it. Instead, eat a healthy snack that contains protein and fiber a few hours before your meal. Fat-free yogurt or a small bowl of whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk are smart choices.

10. Practice Mind Over Munchies
Tempted to dive headfirst into your plate when you feel stressed? Try this: Visualize your negative thoughts riding by on a conveyor belt. Label each one ("Big project due at work!"), then imagine it chugging into oblivion. Research subjects at Temple University's Center for Obesity Research and Education say this method has helped them avoid emotional eating.

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Foodie Friday: Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets

6:03 PM Kelly 0 Comments

Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets

I have fallen in love with the website: skinnytaste.com. The recipies are often healthy modifications of unhealthy favorites. So far every recipie I have made has been pretty easy! I reccomend checking out the website.

Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4th of nuggets • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 164.9 • Fat: 4.6 g • Protein: 22.1 g • Carb: 7.7 g • Fiber: 0.9 g

  • 16 oz (2 large) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bite sized pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 6 tbsp whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp panko
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • olive oil spray

    • Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.

    Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another.Season chicken with salt and pepper, then put in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well so the olive oil evenly coats all of the chicken.Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then bake 8 - 10 minutes. Turn over then cook another 4 - 5 minutes or until cooked though.



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    5 Food Items I Couldn't Do Without

    5:23 PM Kelly 1 Comments


    I will say, the biggest secret to my success is finding food that I consider delicious that falls within my points. These below food items are things I haven''t gone a week without. Looking forward to your meals makes this healthy lifestyle feel mich better. I do not feel deprived at all.

    1) PB Fudge Vitacakes- OBSESSED. I just restocked my freezer with about 40 of these!

    I eat these for breakfast with coffee and a banana and I don't even need a snack before lunch time. I pop these in the microwave for 20 seconds and then the peanut butter chips are all melted. I cannot even tell you how satisfying these are! One of my good friends eats these as dessert and I can absolutely see that.

    3 Points Plus! 100 Calories, Fat-1.5, Carbs- 26, Fiber- 8, Protein-4

    2) Amylu Chicken Burgers- I saw these at CostCo and was intrigued. My sister and I had been looking for a fully-cooked chicken or turkey burger. I work full-time and often times, head to my part-time job after. I need meals that can be quickly thrown together.

    These are good enough to be eaten with no bun or condiments. When I have the points to kill though, I will have this with a bun, pepper jack cheese and mustard. So good!

    4 Points Plus! 150 Calories, Fat- 6.5, Carbs- 3, Fiber- 0, Protein- 22

    3) Subway Turkey and Black Forest Ham on 9 Grain Wheat- Years ago I would get the worst subs, smothered with cheese, bacon and ranch dressing. They were certainly delicious but honestly, I love my turkey and ham, stuffed with veggies (extra pickles) and mustard. No cheese is needed. It is fresh and satisfying and convenient for those days I am on the road.


    7 Points Plus! 280 Calories, Fat- 4, Carbs- 46, Fiber- 5, Protein- 18

    4) Annie's Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks- These are the perfect snack. I have fallen in love with Annie's products. The fruit snacks are good enough, I feel like I am eating candy. They have several flavors and the Berry Patch is my favorite. It is a pretty adequate serving size too.


    2 Points Plus! 70 Calories, Fat- 0, Carbs-18, Fiber- 0, Protein- 0

    5) Cucumber Roll- I love sushi and hand rolls. Whenever I need to go out to dinner I try to go to a Japanese restaurant, I can get a fully-satisfying meal within my points. Ginger salad and miso soup are both 2 points. My favorite spicy tuna roll is 7 and it is worth it. I love vegetable rolls because they are lower in points but dunked in soy sauce they are SO satisfying.

    3 Points Plus! 110 Calories, Fat-3, Carbs-21, Fiber- 0, Protein-2

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    Motivational Monday

    5:08 PM Kelly 0 Comments

    “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination."

       - Tommy Lasorda


    Today was the first day of a 6 week wellness competition at work. You can compete in either fitness/nutrition. I chose to enroll in each since it is so important to my life. Stay tuned to hear about me winning! I started the week off right, I did a 45  minute, boot-camp style workout. After that I met a co-worker at work and we walked 3+ miles around the campus at work. I put in 10,000 steps before I even clocked in for my day!!


    One of my favorite moments of this journey was going to Self Magazine's Workout in the Park. This day was 4 hours of physical activity in Central Park. I went with my close workout buddy Melanie. We got to meet my crush, Dolvett Quince, personal trainer from the biggest loser.

    There was so many different workout styles that we tried. I wanted to share two that I most certainly enjoyed.

    1) Tabura Fitness- This is a combination of dance, military and endurance training. Instead of regular music, there were live African drums. It really set the pace.

                                                    
    

    The video above is from the Day of Fitness and can show you the workout. It was so much fun and hopefully this is something I can purchase on DVD one day.

    2) LABLAST- The other workout I loved was LA Blast. This was taught by Louie Van Amstel from Dancing With the Stars. This workout was SOOO fun. It is a danced focused workout, with catchy, repetitive moves. You work up a sweat and enjoy doing it! My favorite workout was the Disco workout. This is a new class and soon they will be looking for trainers to do this a gyms.


    

    You can purchase this online here: http://lablast.shop.sportstoday.com/
    There are 5 different levels. After trying the workout once, I needed to buy the DVDs!!

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    It's My Time

    4:55 PM Kelly 0 Comments

    After a few Facebook friends mentioned that I should start blogging, I realized that I needed to get back on it. Being able to blog what is working for me, keeps me motivated and hopefully can motivate others. Health and wellness is such an important aspect of my life that was not here before.

    From my heaviest weight about 3 years ago I have lost 70 pounds. I recommitted to Weight Watchers this past December and  it has really clicked. I have lost a little more than 50 pounds since then. I love working out and enjoy trying new healthy recipies or snacks. I rarely have "cheat" days and I am most certainly not craving junk like I used to.

    The picture to the left is me in the skirt that I wore on my first date with my husband!! It fell right off as soon as I wasn't holding it. A picture like this really gives me some perspective on my progress. I certainly hope people want to join me on this journey as I struggle to lose the last 25 pounds.

    Because it is my time to be who I have dreamed of!

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    Motivational Monday

    5:45 PM Kelly 0 Comments

    This motivational Monday is going to be a bit of me bragging because I am SO excited.

    First of all, I weighed in yesterday and lost 2.6 pounds. That brings my total weight loss to 35 pounds and I started right after Thanksgiving! I am so excited. I am legitimately seeing the changes in my body this time around. I also am not really craving the bad food or having the desire to cheat like I used to.

    After reaching the big milestone at Weight Watchers, I decided that I wanted to go and try and reach one of my other big goals. In high school and college I bought all of my jeans at American Eagle. They fit more like Juniors clothes so with some weight gain towards the end of college I was unable to even fit in the largest size 18 of American Eagle jeans. I went to the store yesterday and felt uncomfortable that I was going to walk out as a failure!!!

    Check the photo to the left for my happy moment!! The pants are not a size 18 or 16 but a 14!! I haven't been in a size that small in quite some time. I also didn't even need an Extra Large shirt, the large fit. I certainly need to continue to lose and work on my body but this was one big step in the right direction.

    The smaller I get, the more fun shopping will be!

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    Weight Watchers Wednesday

    5:29 PM Kelly 0 Comments

    Weight Watchers Wednesday: Punch! Workout

    I bought this workout when I was heading to my parents house for the weekend. I wanted to have a workout that I could do there since I didn't have a gym and you can never count on the weather in Syracuse, NY!

    I bought this expecting to be disappointed... but yet I was quite pleased.

    The set came with the DVD that has 3 complete workouts, weighted gloves and a WW 10 Week Exercise Tracker.

    I am a big fan of the weighted gloves and could see myself incorporating those with other at home work outs that I do. The PUNCH! kit has 3 workouts. The beginner workout is shorter and incredibly basic. I started with that but knew early on that I would get bored and switched to Intermediate. I got a really good sweat doing this workout. The moves are repetitive so it easy to pick it up. They also give modifications for those who do not want to do full on jumping jacks, etc.

    I mainly do the advanced version because the intensity is more on my level. I definitely get my heart rate up and the women demonstrating are tolerable. I have done many workouts where I can't stand the coach.

    I would recommend this workout for sure. I think if I did it on a regular basis I would get bored. But sometimes you don't have time to get to the gym so have this workout handy.



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    Motivational Monday

    5:14 PM Kelly 0 Comments


    I absolutely love this quote!! With the weight loss, I have quite so many times before. From now on, before giving up I need to think about the reasons I started.

    My health and my future are too important to keep pushing this off!!

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    Suggestion Sunday: Bolthouse Yogurt Dressing

    2:08 PM Kelly 0 Comments

    Ever since I started Weight Watchers I have been trying to find good alternatives to put on vegetables. I had an olive oil phase, then I switched Oil and Vinegar. They were okay but eating salad still felt more like a chore. After that I tried the Walden Farms Calorie Free dressings, these did not do it for me at all. The flavor was just off.

    My sister stumbled across the Bolthouse Yogurt Dressings in Salsa Ranch and I was beyond excited to try it. Our mom used to mix ranch with salsa and it was always delicious. This exceeded all expectations. The dressing does not taste low in calorie, at all. It is creamy and rich. I also had the Cesar Parmigiana dressing and that one is also amazing!! I totally recommend it!!

    2 tbsp for 1 Points Plus.

    Calories: 45, Fat: 3g, Carb: 3g, Fiber: 0g, Protein: 1g

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    The Anti-Athlete Ran a 5K!!!

    6:54 PM Kelly 1 Comments


    I am absolutely proud of myself and still slightly in shock that I ran 3.1 miles! I have never been an athlete. I danced but was never that good at it. I played softball but was given "Most Spirited Player." Gym class was my least favorite class ever.

    I remember having to run the mandatory mile
    in gym class and I once intentionally tripped over a cone to get out of running the mile.

    Pretty sure up until I ran the 5K my dads proudest moment was the pop fly I caught once during softball. To this day, I think I was shielding my eyes when the ball fell into my mitt! I am pretty sure I got the point across that I was very much a non-athlete.

    My big sister Sara started running a few years ago. I got to go and support her when she ran her first 5K and I think her second. It was so very inspiring and I kept thinking, "I will never achieve something like this." Last year something clicked for me and I decided I wanted to work towards that accomplishment. I started doing Couch to 5K that my sister recommended for me.


    At Sara's first 5K!!

    If interested, check it out here: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    I started running and was so stoked when I was able to run 20 minutes and my confidence was so high! I even registered for my first 5K! Then a few days later I started having terrible
    stomach pains and ended up having to get my gall bladder removed. After the surgery I couldn't exercise for 4 weeks. Once I recovered and could run again, any progress I had made was gone. I was beyond frustrated and gave up.


    A couple of months ago I finally got back the ambition to give the 5K another shot. I started Couch to 5K again and slowly worked my way up to running the 3.1 miles. I registered for the run with my sister Sara. It kept me motivated and working out. The day of the 5K, my confidence still was low and I did not think I could do it. Having my sister by my side, I felt like I could do it. The run started out great. I felt good. Right before mile 2 there was a terrible hill. I had been training on a treadmill so I did not think I could do it. I ended up probably walking a minute.

    I didn't think I was going to finish but I did!!!! My best time on the treadmill was 49 minutes.
    When I turned the corner and saw the finish line and that I finish in under 45 minutes I took off. I crossed the finished like at 43:05!!!! One of the best feelings ever and will be doing it again May 12! Hopefully not walking that time!!


    Crossing the finish line baby!!!



    Sara and I after the run!

    With my husband who came out to support me!

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    Foodie Friday: Stuffed Peppers

    9:05 PM Kelly 0 Comments

    I can take no credit for cooking this recipe but all the credit for devouring it!! My sister's friend had my sister, husband an I all over for dinner. I said I would go if he could make a Weight Watchers recipe. I saved most of my points to have a glass of his delicious home brow. He made this Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers recipe from Weight Watchers and it was delicious.

    The peppers had great flavor and the Italian sausage gave it a nice kick. I was pretty satisfied with this meal when it was paired with broccoli.

    Ingredients

    - 1/3 cup(s) uncooked white rice, seasoned with tomato and herb 1 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato juice, or vegetable juice
    - 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp table salt 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
    - 6 small sweet red pepper(s)

    - 7 serving(s) SHADY BROOK LEAN Italian Turkey Sausage (SWEET) (per 1-link serving) (COOKED)

    Instructions

    Use 1 full package of Turkey Sausage (Can use 1/2 Sweet/ 1/2 Hot, if preferred.) Remove sausage from casings. Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over Med. -High heat. Break up the turkey sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove to a bowl to cool. Cook the rice according to the package directions, omitting the butter or the vegetable oil. Let cool about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, with a sharp knife, slice off the top inch of each bell pepper and remove and discard the seeds; set the peppers aside. Combine the cooked rice, cooked turkey sausage, 1⁄4 cup of the vegetable juice, the Parmesan, salt, and ground pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon the rice mixture evenly into the peppers. Place the peppers in a 3-quart saucepan; pour the remaining 1 1⁄/4 cups vegetable juice around the peppers and set the pan over medium-high heat. Bring the juice to a boil; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the peppers are tender and the sausage is cooked through, abut 30 minutes. Serve the peppers with the sauce. Yields one pepper per serving.

    One stuffed pepper is 7 points!!

    Calories: 250, Fat: 8, Carbs, 35, Fiber 3, Protein 8

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    Weight Watchers Wednesday

    4:31 PM Kelly 0 Comments


    At the Weight Watchers meeting spots, there are many products available. I'm going to be honest and admit that these items are pricey but suck me in week after week. I like to stock up on WW products because they are the easiest and tastiest snacks to just grab and go.

    The Toasted Coconut Dream is my latest obsession!!! It is delicious and full of flavor. I feel like I am eating a candy bar that I bought at the checkout line of the grocery store. It tastes like a Mounds bar! It is certainly a small bar but it is so tasty and absolutely satisfies my sweet tooth!!

    Points- 2

    Calories: 70, Fat 2, Carbs 15, Protein 1, Fiber 4


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    Motivational Monday

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    Suggestion Sunday: Vitasandwich

    7:02 PM Kelly 0 Comments


    Sorry for the lack of blogs this week! I was traveling for work and it was certainly a struggle. Eating in hotels, fast food joints and such I had a tough time staying within my points BUT I did it!

    A more detailed blog to come. Real quick I wanted to review a product that I was super impressed by. I am a big fan of the Vitatops and so when I was on the prowl for the VitaCakes (which I learned haven't been sold online yet) I stumbled across the VitaSandwich.


    Sometimes I need a quick breakfast I can grab and bring to work. This was super easy, popped it in the microwave and it still tasted relatively fresh and delicious. The egg and cheese VitaSandwich absolutely kept me full until lunch time. Although the Vita products can be a bit pricey, I like to switch up my usual breakfast routine once in a while. I believe they have one with veggies in the egg as well.

    PointsPlus- 3

    Calories: 150, Fat: 2, Carbs: 23, Fiber 7, Proten: 14


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    Suggestion Sunday: Fleur de Sel Caramel Organic Popcorn

    4:45 PM Kelly 0 Comments


    I love to snack and have an enormous sweet tooth. This product I am about to suggest definitely satisfies that sweet tooth.

    I found this product at Fresh Market, a small organic grocery store but learned it is far more cost-effective to order online. You can buy this product at 479popcorn.com.

    This caramel is deliciously salty and sweet. It is you average caramel corn, smooth and sweet but then with small sea salt flakes on it. Amazing and the serving size is a lot of bang for your buck! I devour this stuff. I bought several small bags for me and then I noticed my husband ate all but half a bag of it!

    Nutrition Information:

    3 Points Plus for 1 Cup (28 g)

    Fat: 4, Fiber: 1, Carb: 18, Protein: 1

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    Total Transformation

    7:05 PM Kelly 0 Comments

    Although I am working towards a physical transformation, I think the first step is complete. That is the mental transformation.

    It may not be complete but it is well underway. My sister Rachel had a job fair to attend in Virginia this weekend. It was a 6 hour trip one way and she didn't want to do the drive on her own. I agreed to go with her. It was only one night and pretty much one day but I still had to really plan. Whenever I get out of my routine, I have a hard time getting back into it.

    I packed all of my favorite snacks so I knew I had healthy options and I also packed my workout clothes. I very easily could have slept in today but I didn't. When Rachel got up, I joined her for the Continental Breakfast. When I hear those 2 words I think waffles, pastries, etc. I was surprised by the healthy options at this breakfast. It was earlier than I normally eat but I had a hard boiled egg and some orange slices.

    When Rachel left for her job fair I hit up the fitness center and did a great hour of cardio. The old Kelly, would have slept in, ate delicious whipped cream smothered waffles and watched TV.

    I was running on the treadmill which was strategically placed 2 feet in front of a wall to wall mirror. I saw this person in the mirror I hardly recognized. Not because my weight loss is so drastic but my attitude and approach. I was red faced and dripping with sweat and running with all the confidence in the world. In the past, when I was just slightly out of my comfort zone I convinced myself it was hard and would stop. I used to claim I "didn't sweat!" How foolish do I feel now. I absolutely sweat but in the past I barely pushed myself.

    When I finished my workout I was proud to look at the mirror and see this sweat soaked shirt. I hope this mental transformation can continue as I work my way towards the total transformation.

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    Foodie Friday!! Fresh Tomato Pizza

    8:41 PM Kelly 0 Comments


    Anyone who has ever been on a diet before admits that you need variety. Any other time I have done a diet, I eat the same meals over and over until I get sick of it and binge. Since I am new to cooking, any other time I was "watching what I eat" I was microwaving Lean Cuisines and Smart Ones. Not only did I get sick of them, they never filled me up. Not to mention that those meals are always packed with sodium and preservatives.
    I am trying to cook recipes that not only I enjoy but that my husband and sister like as well. Every once in a while you just need some yummy pizza. This was a delicious and healthy alternative to curb the craving.
    This was SO easy to make!! A serving size isn't huge so I paired it with just a nice salad with a little olive oil.
    Fresh Tomato Pizza with Blue Cheese*

    Ingredients:

    1) A 10 ounce thin-crust Italian pizza crust (such as Boboli)

    2) 4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

    3) 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (I left this out)

    4) 1/2 cup crumbled blue (next time I will do it with Gorgonzola instead)

    5) 1/4 cup chopped oregano

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

    2. Place pizza crust on an ungreased baking sheet or pizza pan; coat crust with cooking spray. Top with tomato and remaining ingredients. Bake at 425 for 8 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

    Nutrition Information

    Points: 7

    Calories: 279, Fat 10, Fiber 2, Protein 12, Carbohydrates 36

    * This recipe came from an old Weight Watchers cookbook. I had to adapt the points to reflect current PointsPlus calculations. It is from the Weight Watchers 5 Ingredient, 15 Minute Cookbook.


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    What's to Come?

    5:29 PM Kelly 0 Comments

    As my blog gets rolling, there will be several pieces you can expect each week from me.

    Motivational Monday: I will share what keeps me motivated or success stories that inspire me. Everyone needs a motivational quote once in a while.

    Weight Watchers Wednesday: Knowing that not everyone who follows my blog will be doing the Weight Watchers plan, I will only discuss particular WW specific reccomendations to this one day. Some of their products are only bought at the meeting spaces and these may come up.

    Foodie Friday: Each Friday I will post a yummy recipe. I am still learning my way around the kitchen so there are certainly some mishaps. I will also keep recipes I love underneath the archived tab up top!

    Suggestion Sunday: This is when I will suggest a food item or exercise that I cannot live without! I have certain staples that have made this process easy for me so far!

    I cannot wait to start following other blogs and getting motivation and inspiration as well

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    Why read my blog?

    4:50 PM Kelly 0 Comments

    Why should someone turn to my blog for motivation, recipies and support?

    1. I am not a personal trainer.
    2. I am not a nutritionist.
    3. I am your average 20-something woman.

    Reasons 1 & 2 may not seem entirely convincing but those are the two reasons why you should care what I have to say. I've never been small (despite my short stature) and have had a lifelong battle with weight. I do not have 3 hours a day to dedicate to exercise. I do not know everything there is to know about food. I am going to reach my goals and if I can, so can you.

    I am just like almost everyone else reading this blog. I cannot afford a personal trainer or nutritionist. I have to squeeze in workouts in the midst of my full-time job and part-time job. I am a newlywed attempting to cook healthy meals that my beer drinking, Dorito eating at midnight husband enjoys.

    I subscribed to 4 healthy magazine (Health, Women's Health, Cooking Light and Fitness) to constantly reinforce the new lifestyle I am creating. This time, the weight loss is permanent. I need to not let one bad day turn into 5 bad days and weight gain.

    I have lost 22 pounds since a little before Christmas. I am doing it the good old-fashioned way; eating well and exercise. I am doing Weight Watchers and I work out at least 3 days a week. I am trying new exercises, new recipies and I want to share what works with me, with all of you.

    So stay tuned!!!

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