Successful Week

I had a really successful week this week!

I lost a total of 2 pounds! I tracked 4 days, and I worked out 5 days this week.

On Wednesday I tried my first spinning class. Although my butt hurt for the next two days, it was totally worth it! The workout was amazing, and I really liked the class atmosphere for working out! It reminded me a little bit of my old stomping grounds when I used to participate in Punk Rope, but obviously it was a little different type of a workout.....I'm definitely going to go back to the class again next week!

People at work are being very supportive of my efforts, and it seems like my healthy ways are starting to rub off on some people around me. People are also learning not to try and tempt me with baked goods or other types of foods that i just don't want to eat right now. Looking forward to another successful week ahead!

Weekly Goals:
1) Track at least 5 days (I usually track about 4 days, so I am trying to add one more day this week...this way it will FORCE me to track at least one day on my weekends, which I normally never do....)
2) Workout at least 5 days (min. 20 minutes)

Breakfast (or snack) of Champions

One of the most exciting things I do is try to come up with new recipes that get me the biggest "bang for my buck" (i.e. they are filling, satisfying, and I don't feel deprived). I was talking to a co-worker yesterday who is also trying to watch what she eats for health reasons, and we discussed how it seems like most people are: (1) more concerned about quantity; versus (2) all about the quality (sacrifice feeling satisfied for something that tastes good). Overall, I'm usually more about number 1, but I try often to combine both items so that I eat what I want, but also make sure it tastes good too. My co-worker even said, "I'm all about quality...even if that means I'm going to be hungry in five minutes." I definitely don't work that way. I don't care how good it is, if I am not satisfied, quality goes out the window and I'm about 10 points over where I wanted to be for that meal/snack.

I recently have been experimenting in the mornings with a concept I like to call: "Create your own Smoothie." Smoothies are VERY filling and very satisfying, and easy enough to make that I can combine the ingredients together, turn the blender on, and enjoy the smoothie as I make my lunch and get ready to leave in the morning. My latest smoothie (although very easy) has been AWESOME!

Ingredients:
1 cup frozen strawberries (0 points)
1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt (1 point)
3 oz. orange juice (1 point)
1 packet splenda (0 points)

Total Points: 2

Combine all in blender, and blend until smooth...

That's it....very simple, and surprisingly delicious and filling. Sometimes I use a frozen mixed berry blend to shake things up a bit, but this adds another point to the smoothie. Try it sometime, and you'll be surprised at how good this is, and how much it keeps you on track throughout the day!

My First Blog

This blog is here to document my weight-loss progress as I work to reach my goal. I am a 26-year-old, third-year (last semester!) law student in Buffalo, New York. I have been a weight watchers member since 2006, and my weight-loss has fluctuated between 28 and 48 pounds in the past 6 months. On January 11, 2010, I began a new gym regimen where I get up at 5:30 a.m. to workout before I start my day. I have been mostly successful with this thus far, and I look forward to continuing it. My goal is to blog about my successes and failures throughout my journey. I will also pass along cool food finds and things that inspire me as I go. To anybody reading this, comments and support is always appreciated!

Goals for the week:

1) track at least 5 days

2) gym at least 5 days (min. 20 minutes)