Picture A Day, Day 3

Picture A Day: Day 2

                                                    Cinnamon the Steelers fan!

No More Excuses!

Over the last several years I attempt to lose weight and do ok for a while and then find some excuse time and time again as to why I can't exercise this day or why I can't stick to my meal plan that day and the list can go on an on. No more! This is the beginning of a new year, and the beginning of a new me! 2012 is all about me. Me getting fit and healthy and excuses are not allowed!

Although I know what I need to lose, for whatever reason, the reality of it all hit hard the past couple of days. I've known I am overweight, but , I nevr REALLY realized just how overweight I am. I mean I know.. but I didn't really know....or didn't want to admit it to myself. I am now owning it! I put the weight on and I am the only one that can reverse it. I have started to day with a new eating plan/diet and I will be rocking this year!

New Year/ New Challenge

Today starts the beginning of a new year, it is also the beginning of the  new challenge, Shrink Yo' Self in 2012 over at shrinkingjeans I am super excited about this challenge because I plan on doing just that!

I have reached a point where reality really has hit home. Its no surprise that  I need to lose weight, but I really need to lose THAT much weight? I guess I do my usual "don't think about it/ put it out of your mind" coping mechanisim when it comes to anything that bothers me, instead of tackling it when it would have been a little easier, I've allowed my weight to get out of control. But its not only about the weight, its for my health. I have watched family go through so many things that have resulted from being overweight. Diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure and the list goes on and on. I don't want that to be me, but if I don't get things under control it very easily could be me.

In 2012 I am committing to get myself happy and healthy! Its going to be all about me!

2012:Picture A Day

After seeing all the pictures that were posted through out the year in 2011  I have decided to join all the cool kids and do my own "picture a day". Happy New Year! I hope 2012 is a great year for all of us!


Me: Ready to take on 2012!

Cheesy Chicken Stroganoff

Cheesy Chicken Stroganoff

4 Servings= 10 pts+; 6 Servings= 7 pts+

1 lb ground skinless chicken breast

3 cups water

6 oz no yolk egg noodles

6 oz Velveeta light loaf, cut into pieces

10 ¾ oz can low fat cream of mushroom soup

¼ tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

In a large saucepain, cook chicken until no longer pink.

Add water and bring to a boil

Add uncooked noodles, reduce heat, cover and simmer for ten minutes or until noodles are cooked.

Add cheese loaf pieces, soup, salt and black pepper. I allowed it to simmer for a few minutes to make it somewhat thicker.

Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Serves 4

Points+ per serving: 5

1 tsp canola oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup sugar free seedless raspberry preserves

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

¼ tsp ground black pepper

4 4oz boneless skinless chicken breasts

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degress. In a small saucepan, heat oil, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds over medium-high heat.

Add raspberry preserves, balsamic vinegar and pepper. Bring to a low boil; simmer three minutes or until mixture gets glaze like consistency. Reserve half of glaze and set aside.

Brush chicken breasts on both sides with remaining glaze.

Coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in dish and bake 30 minutes. Pour remaining glaze over chicken breasts.