Diet

I'm starting to get slightly annoyed. I feel like I don't see results as quickly as I should. The rational part of me is like "it takes time" but the not so rational part is angry and unmotivated.

I reported last week that I lost 8 pounds....it fluctuates between 5-8 now...??? i don't know why. I'm working out so hard and not eating above 1200 calories if that a day. Someone suggested that I need to be eating more calories since i'm working out anywhere from 30 mins to an hour on the elliptical and then another 30 on weights etc. I'm not sure??? I haven't ate even once single bad thing for me...so I don't know why it seems like it is taking years to see results! I know I didn't pack the weight on overnight, so I shouldn't expect to lose it overnight...sigh.

On a happier note...I might be losing more inches than weight? I feel a little smaller(just a little) and 2 people have commented that I look like I've lost weight...that made me happy...BUT I'M READY TO SEE IT ON THE SCALE....I don't know why I'm so hung up on the scale...but I just want to see results.

8 pounds and a recipe

Well, it's been about 3 weeks since I've started my diet and exercise routine...it's getting easier and I'm falling back into good habits! I haven't missed a day of working out and I don't think I could if i wanted to..I'm starting to love it again! I get up around 5 and head to the gym...after that i head home to shower and get ready for the day..i have some extra time and it is great to be able to just move slowly about my morning instead of the rush rush rush I'm use to!

My cousin and friend Heather started a "biggest loser" competition and she is kicking my tail. The girl lost 10 inches in a very short time from all over her body..I'm so proud of her..and okay..maybe a little bit jealous. lol. I'm kidding..she is doing so awesome and she motivates me! I only lost 1 inch last week...that was a bummer...HOWEVER, i have lost 8 pounds!

The downfall to dieting...becoming obsessed with the scale. I find myself weighing a couple times a day and it is really discouraging...i have to stop doing that. Today I was running a little late so i showered at the gym(which i hate doing) but when i walked into the shower room there was a scale(i have never weighed myself on..usually only use the one at home) ANYWAYS, i got on it and it said i weight like 3 pounds more than my starting weight...WHAT THE WHAT???? How is that even possible. I tried to not let it get my down...the scale at home says I'm down 8..so i will choose to believe that..and from now on..only weigh myself on the same scale! Frustrating.

ALSO...my goal is to lose the weight, obviously, but also do it in a good and healthy way. Eating the same things over and over can get a little monotonous so I've decided to still COOK, but find healthy recipes to try...with that said..i found the most amazing soup recipe ever. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mexican food and it is a zesty mexican soup recipe. I'm in love with it..so i wanted to post it on here for all of you that would like to try it:)

Zesty Mexican Soup
Prep time:15 mins
Cook:10-15 mins(once on)
Makes 5-6 servings, serving size 1 cup
Calories: 190 in one serving

Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken(i used the chicken that is already sliced into cubes and precooked that you just have to throw in the skillet and warm up..it's low cal too:))
1 can chicken broth (it calls for progresso but i used a diff brand with less cals..i don't guess it matters)
1 can vegetable juice
1 can whole corn drained
1 cup salsa any flavor(i used the marketside kind from walmart...chipotle something...GOOD..and only 5 calories per serving)
1 can chopped green chili's
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

mix all ingredients in pan...heat until boiling and then add cilantro....
EAT!
it really is good:)

Asos, diets, and rambles

I'm in love....love love love...with Asos. I stumbled upon their website and i just LOVE all their stuff. beautiful clothes! So when i found their website....i had to order clothes! Since it is in Eurpose it took 2 decades to get to me though and be the time I received my package this week I realized I will have to send the clothes back bc pretty soon they won't fit due to my diet:)! That's right..i've already lost 5 pounds and im quite excited. Anywho, the clothes are beautiful and I ordered 2 dresses but I ordered a size too big anyways for some strange reason so i'm going to have to either send them back to Europe and get a refund or sale them on ebay! YOU should check them out!

The diet is going good. I am slowly getting back into the gym thing. I use to be religious about it...I wish i still felt that way..most days i have to verbally abuse myself into going. I get up around 5 every morning(something i hate...and am SOOO not use to) but im learning to kinda...sorta enjoy it. maybe a little....i'm usually home by 645 and showered by 7 which leaves me with 2.5 hours to slowly get ready...lounge around...catch up on tv shows or homework...just be lazy before i have to be at work. I teach all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as teaching night classes so it makes for incredibly long days, but I'm realizing that working out in the morning makes me feel better all day long!

I'm freezing and cold....they keep it 3 degrees in my office! I don't like it.