New class, Recommitment, Update

Last night after work I went straight to the gym to try out a class that I haven't been to yet. I got there a little early so I warmed up on the elliptical till the class got started. It was called butts and guts. I thought it was going to be more of a sit ups and squats class but it ended up being like a zumba class. The director was great but I just don't feel like I get much of a workout in that type of class.

During the 40 minute class I only burnt 239 calories.

 

 

So I think I will just stick with my own workouts.

 

This week has been really hard for me to get to the gym. I just haven't been as motivated as I normally am. So I looked for some tips to make sure I get back on track fast!

 

 

These tips are great. My favorite is "Don't let a bad week turn into a bad month". I think everyone is bound to have an off week every now and then. The most important thing is that you don't give up and go back to your old habits. Although I really haven't done that bad this week, I can see myself picking back up my bad habits that I have worked so hard to give up. Today is the day to recommit!!

 

Now to an update on my parents journey. Yesterday they reached the Grand Canyon.

I have spoke to them daily and it looks like they are having the time of their lives.

 

My dad is waiting to hear today if he made the cut to get to go hiking to the bottom and camping for then night.

 



 

My sweet momma is gonna stick with our comfy camper (someone has to watch the dog, right?). I don't blame her.

 

 



 

Day 220:

Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit and green grapes

Snack: 25 almonds

Lunch: Stuffed Sweet Potato

Snack: spaghetti squash with low sugar marinara and fat free cottage cheese and fruit
Dinner: wendys chili

 

172 days no diet mountain dew

Next 5k Oct 12th or 19th

 

20 days till new goal weight: 6 pounds

48 days till new ultimate goal: the last 8 pounds.

190 days till 1st 10k

 

 

 

 

Stuffed Sweet Potato

I am so surprised that I am so obsessed with  sweet potatoes lately.  I remember growing up whenever we would have baked potatoes with dinner mom would always have a sweet potato and I would always gag at the thought of one. But now I can't seem to get enough of them

What you will need

Rotisserie chicken (white meat)

spinach

fat free cottage cheese

enchilada sauce

garlic salt

crushed red pepper

sweet potatoes

 

Start by baking your sweet potatoes for about 40 minutes on 375' or until soft.

 

While they are baking, shred your chicken (only white meat)

 

Once they are soft enough to cut. Cut down the middle. Warning they are going to be  hot. Like really hot so I let them cool for a few minutes.

 

I then scooped out the middle and put in large mixing bowl.

 

I was surprised how well they stayed together.

 

Once you have all your filling in a bowl, add you chicken, spinach, cottage cheese, seasonings, and enchilada sauce.

 

Then get to stuffin!

 

Once they are all stuffed (you will have some stuffing left over) put back in the oven for about 10 minutes. Then take out and add skim mozzarella cheese and let bake until the cheese is melted.

 

 

Let cool!

 

 oh baby, oh baby these were beyond delicious.

 



 

If you like sweet potatoes this is definitely a recipe to try. This will be fabulous for the holidays.

 

 

Now to the workout. With my gym membership I also get to attend all the classes. So this morning when my alarm went off I decided I wanted to try out a class tonight instead of my morning workout. So I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.

 

 

Day 220:

Breakfast: 2 eggs with sugar free syrup ,skim mozz cheese, spinach and fat free cottage cheese

Snack: 25 almonds

Lunch: Stuffed Sweet Potato and pumpkin cake
Snack: protein bar before workout
Dinner: Stuffed sweet potato ( I tell ya I love these things but I am only eating half each meal) spaghetti squash with marinara and fat free cottage cheese. An icy pop and a few pieces of candy :/ I couldn't resist. I had a major sweet tooth last night!!

171 days no diet mountain dew

Next 5k Oct 12th or 19th

21 days till new goal weight: 6 pounds

49 days till new ultimate goal: the last 8 pounds.

191 days till 1st 10k