tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54142337544986679422024-03-13T01:18:31.231-05:00Liz is losing weight!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-38678571985447985572013-04-14T22:53:00.001-05:002013-04-14T22:53:47.596-05:00Almost 2 years and I forgot how to blog<h3>
So I'm back trying to be healthy, eat healthy and lose weight! I'm trying IsAGenix- has anyone out there having good success?</h3>
Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-64654946743362642322011-05-11T11:32:00.000-05:002011-05-11T11:32:10.965-05:00I'm BackSince the New Year I've been struggling with GI issues, they are finally at bay. I met with a Nutritionist today and had a metabolic resting rate test. More on goals and food choices later. I just updated my weight loss ticker above, I've managed to regain 7 lbs back since the New Year. At least I didn't back step all the way to ground 0.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-5954673765006715512011-01-25T19:30:00.000-06:002011-01-25T19:30:01.186-06:00New Year's ResolutionI've been missing from blog land for 5 weeks or so! I do miss everyone! My New Year's resolution is to master the 8 angle pose pictured a couple of posts ago. I am happy to say that I was able hold the crane pose steady for 6 seconds! Thanks to groupon I was able to find a great instructor and took a hour and 1/2 class last week. The groupon was for 10 classes for $25(saving $95). Since the New Year I have been plagued by the stomach virus which looks like it developed into IBS. So any magical Irritable Bowel friendly recipes would be much appreciated. Right now my Doc asked me to avoid dairy and take probiotics. Help!!!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-82372662709051913552010-12-19T18:58:00.000-06:002010-12-19T18:58:32.115-06:00Brain Dead in the Burbs and Cooking Your Way Back to Sanity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_onB8v6ccFbmR2u3cZra4J3C3stk7H78kPhcKgr7rCi74iML-ys1CGUD7rg_ypwmo7Fv_rwmY428hT7BC6Sg9aL0E_ePqtpZ_eZPp5Es16bh_gXn9H-4-DxOwaLhDWhjZgJc47ZI6qyf/s1600/Lou.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_onB8v6ccFbmR2u3cZra4J3C3stk7H78kPhcKgr7rCi74iML-ys1CGUD7rg_ypwmo7Fv_rwmY428hT7BC6Sg9aL0E_ePqtpZ_eZPp5Es16bh_gXn9H-4-DxOwaLhDWhjZgJc47ZI6qyf/s320/Lou.bmp" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">This is the title of the book that my sister-in-law just published the end of November</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size: large;">and I have been busy trying to get the</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size: large;">word out.</span></strong> It is hilarious! A fabulous stocking stuffer, also a great book club "book" to read and share stories. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's available locally in St. Louis at a few bookstores, at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">http://www.amazon.com/</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">through pay pal at <a href="http://www.braindeadintheburbs.com/">http://www.braindeadintheburbs.com/</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the type of book that describes one of those crazy insane days that you wish you could write about! And my sister-in-law, Laura, has written all of these great laugh- out-loud stories. You'll love it. Each chapter ends with a delicious recipe! Which I have to admit is partly to blame for my recent weight gains. So now I'm back to blog world to gain support from all my blogging buddies to get me back on track! <u>Please check out the book, it's amazing!</u> I'm so proud of her for publishing. Many of you may remember back in August my posts regarding Laura making all of her dishes so we could photograph them for the book. Well it has all come to fruition! If you get a chance to visit her website or read the book then let me know what you think.</div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-46138935478254771162010-10-11T14:30:00.001-05:002010-10-12T14:48:35.983-05:00Yoga<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX56qIzTOGqtVHISESP7X-6STHhj06Yz4jSM98k0HH0GVx8raKig2QFpp5V3X8d3yNTmxyOpXTUkLzrtSb6lPah43f2PVmunwz3ubBjXlFMaVR3yPAyvaS3cVrKPcPCOWhYmzJBH5OqVmE/s1600/yoga3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX56qIzTOGqtVHISESP7X-6STHhj06Yz4jSM98k0HH0GVx8raKig2QFpp5V3X8d3yNTmxyOpXTUkLzrtSb6lPah43f2PVmunwz3ubBjXlFMaVR3yPAyvaS3cVrKPcPCOWhYmzJBH5OqVmE/s400/yoga3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After resting my sore shoulder/back from too many resistive exercises, I got back in a Yoga class on Sunday. If I had to measure a successful class based on how I felt before & after, then this class was an A+. Muscle where tight & sore before hand and after a few poses (like the one above) then I felt great. Ok, I have never quite mastered that pose, but nevertheless it was a great class. I'm so proud of all of us who had to sit out of some of our normal exercises last week due to sore muscles. Just think sore muscles continue to burn calories just to repair themselves! Also, if you were taking a break to let your body heal that is so much better than just not being motivated to exercise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Namaste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJaMZXmrEKNFgVicnBghF4xOEXRLxkPlZavjGuFUQ93oi0U9SvZK3IPkvYnceggOe5PMS6rBWSc0OIj5F-bh7IDwmO1Y1m9CDPlZ7ItNE1NwamDkYWoPT0ZbiberEuVplH9x11QsJCttsS/s1600/imagesCAUDDDHO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJaMZXmrEKNFgVicnBghF4xOEXRLxkPlZavjGuFUQ93oi0U9SvZK3IPkvYnceggOe5PMS6rBWSc0OIj5F-bh7IDwmO1Y1m9CDPlZ7ItNE1NwamDkYWoPT0ZbiberEuVplH9x11QsJCttsS/s1600/imagesCAUDDDHO.jpg" /></a></div>This is an arm balance pose called the "Crane", Baskasana for you Yogi's out there. This is a slighly easier pose compared to the Eight-Angle pose above (Astavakrasana). I have only been able to acheive the Crane pose once for a balance moment of .5 seconds. Impressed? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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This is my 3rd post in a row of food! I think it's a way for me to savor it longer than it takes me to eat it.<br />
Love the Turkey, Tomato, and Avocado on Wheat! I just made Turkey Chile last night for dinner. <br />
I was amazed at how low in fat it was. Let's have a <strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Chili Cook Off</span></strong> and everyone comment or post their favorite recipe. <br />
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<u>Hot 100 goal: Strategy to keep myself healthy in the future</u>. Keep some "safe" treats in my car for emergencies, like today when I missed lunch and instead ate <strong>many </strong>small slices of bagel thinking "oh this is just a small bite". So now I'm going to pack up some small zip locs with low fat wheat thins and keep them in my car.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-38827149086673618692010-10-05T15:10:00.000-05:002010-10-05T15:10:09.697-05:00Awesome Tuesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Homemade Granola Bar</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQao8VTeJk0choOLP4HnCchyphenhyphen5QcKMH6o7rfjkBKhXrrJ_zUG_iNdmlQucC_pF-eGnNz1DbvV_mrlsIleQUTnoqfqUJN7fO9NgWZRtG1srqExDKgn6Rb06mV1tPaFW9UDd4NjOWbefGWPo/s1600/granola+bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQao8VTeJk0choOLP4HnCchyphenhyphen5QcKMH6o7rfjkBKhXrrJ_zUG_iNdmlQucC_pF-eGnNz1DbvV_mrlsIleQUTnoqfqUJN7fO9NgWZRtG1srqExDKgn6Rb06mV1tPaFW9UDd4NjOWbefGWPo/s1600/granola+bar.jpg" /></a></div>Ok, so every once in a while my husband makes homemade granola bars from the Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics Cookbook. I decided this could be part of my breakfast, but I wanted to do a calorie check first. Adding up all the ingredients this came up to 220 calories. I decided it was a reasonable temptation and ate it before I could change my mind. That's not emotional eating is it? I almost took a picture of this Granola bar next to a Cliff bar at 240 calories (but the Cliff bar looked so pitiful in comparison that I couldn't do it, plus it was smashed because I dug it out of my son's backpack).<br />
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<strong>What does everyone think of all the so-called "health bars" on the Market? </strong>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-66661899980768472522010-10-01T21:12:00.000-05:002010-10-01T21:12:56.509-05:00Cooking Dinner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh982XuopJogsTZntHY-CS3mU1S0Q_jU16XakxxH0Dq2BzUwUs51Cbk62LrfZ4-LYGbhBgub7disjkYNDZxk5WjHSuZ8V_dRVC0StNQ2nggOFRJUawmbrOFdOnICGtb4WHpTqsd8I1mdXlI/s1600/cutting+board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh982XuopJogsTZntHY-CS3mU1S0Q_jU16XakxxH0Dq2BzUwUs51Cbk62LrfZ4-LYGbhBgub7disjkYNDZxk5WjHSuZ8V_dRVC0StNQ2nggOFRJUawmbrOFdOnICGtb4WHpTqsd8I1mdXlI/s320/cutting+board.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Eggplant Pasta Primavera </em></span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">1 T. Olive oil</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">2 garlic gloves</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">2 celery ribs</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">1 medium onion</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">1 small eggplant </span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">1 c. grape tomatoes</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">1c. Tomatoe sauce</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">1c. Part-skim Mozzarella cheese</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">1/2 c. Parmesan Cheese</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">1 pkg. Penna or rigatoni pasta</span></em><br />
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Pour over drained pasta, add cheese and serve.<br />
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<em>1 cup serving 230 calories</em><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWM9T3LKDnJD2DTcflZfeiCe8sCUVLW2vGqWSsfdoNzcgb0YqYFfJs_0zuZvHqLpOuU7VXVkGumOddLiTThVGrL0ypQZ8OWSTq705OskAE-FQJhiz5cLKwmL7iejDZ6t9aefOaIygt_Ug/s1600/img00041-20101001-1936+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWM9T3LKDnJD2DTcflZfeiCe8sCUVLW2vGqWSsfdoNzcgb0YqYFfJs_0zuZvHqLpOuU7VXVkGumOddLiTThVGrL0ypQZ8OWSTq705OskAE-FQJhiz5cLKwmL7iejDZ6t9aefOaIygt_Ug/s400/img00041-20101001-1936+(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My family actually liked it!</div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-60907712232783712212010-09-28T22:29:00.000-05:002010-09-28T22:32:12.880-05:0010 Things That Make Me HAPPY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohEymJ1x8wfpab1r6WpNpB8EHoOFUTbHBzlPwfwW5Gt_lItr_VzQOurYByttJBPvSUknXlS-81IvHWIEWH_r3d4Dz-zLj-PbOu3VLyYWTRvaJIuKkk2xHEizzQLdtlCiSj58bqZU-PkUE/s1600/Happy+101+Award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohEymJ1x8wfpab1r6WpNpB8EHoOFUTbHBzlPwfwW5Gt_lItr_VzQOurYByttJBPvSUknXlS-81IvHWIEWH_r3d4Dz-zLj-PbOu3VLyYWTRvaJIuKkk2xHEizzQLdtlCiSj58bqZU-PkUE/s200/Happy+101+Award.jpg" width="159" /></a></div>Thank you Vicki <a href="http://cupcakesandveggies.blogspot.com/">http://cupcakesandveggies.blogspot.com/</a> for honoring me with this award!<br />
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<div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u>The rules for the award:</u></span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1. <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Post who gave the award</span> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2. <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">List 10 things that make me happy</span> </span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3. <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pass on the award to 10 other bloggers</span> </span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u>What makes me happy..</u></span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1. Achieving something that I set out to do (currently the Hot 100 Challenge)</span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2. Rewarding myself for a job well done </span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3. The warm sun on my face on a cool day </span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4. Getting ready to go out & <u>not</u> having to struggle with finding something that fits!</span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">5. The "good feeling" after a great work out.</span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6. Having a Healthy family: My husband,2 children, and Bailey (our yellow lab)</span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">7. Observing a miracle no matter how big or small, but just knowing that God had his hand in it</span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">8. Having someone visit my Blog</span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">9. My head hitting the pillow after a tiring & successful day</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">10.Passing happiness on to someone else.</span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">As I mentioned in #10, It makes me happy to pass this Award on to:</span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: small;"><a href="http://nej-thereisnotry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I Think I Can, I Think I Can</a></span></span></div><div style="color: #63704b; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><a href="http://previouslyplump.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Previously Plump... in progress</a></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial;"><em>and I would like to pass on some Happiness to fellow Hot 100 Challengers</em>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #a90033;"><strong><a href="http://mrshappypants.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','mrshappypants.blogspot.com']);" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Mrs. Happy Pants</span></a></strong></span></span></span></div><strong><a href="http://enquizitiv1-learninandlivin.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','enquizitiv1-learninandlivin.blogspot.com']);" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Shauna</span></a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://fabyoulousweightlossbride.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','fabyoulousweightlossbride.blogspot.com']);" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Faby</span></a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.nutmegnotebook.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','www.nutmegnotebook.com']);" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Tami@nutmegnotebook</span></a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://oliviawarriorprincess.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','oliviawarriorprincess.blogspot.com']);" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Olivia</span></a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.atthestartingline.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','www.atthestartingline.com']);" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Josie</span></a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://beyondyoyos.wordpress.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','beyondyoyos.wordpress.com']);" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Maggie</span></a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.waitingtolose.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','www.waitingtolose.blogspot.com']);" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Virginia</span></a></strong><br />
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<strong>Regarding my progress in the Hot 100 Challenge:</strong> Goal #4 is to engage in some form of exercise every day. So yesterday I posted my goals and today was busy with an early school visit to my kids classes, lunch, 2 errands, grocery shopping, making dinner, attending son's football game, then at 7 pm I was bringing my daughter to her guitar lesson and I realized I still hadn't engaged in any exercise. So I threw my tennis shoes on, set my phone alarm for 14 minutes and headed out walking down the street after my daughter went in for her lesson. When the alarm went off I turned and headed back. Then a <strong>surprising thing happened</strong> and I jogged the last 10 minutes back to the music store. For anyone that knows me, I'm not a runner, but I follow alot of runners on their Blogs so Nej at <a href="http://nej-thereisnotry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I Think I Can, I Think I Can</a> you inspired me to kick it into high gear. On the way home from the lesson I logged the course that I walked/jogged at 1.6 miles. I don't think I'll be signing up for any marathons, but I did get my daily exercise in!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-16629805168354705742010-09-22T23:17:00.000-05:002010-09-22T23:17:18.615-05:00An commendable effort?!? Cooking dinnerSo if you're dieting (I know I should say healthy lifestyle change), but when you're cooking healthy dinners you're happy but the rest of the family is not so excited. If you make something that they love...then chances are that it's not a great choice for me. It is way too time consuming to make 2 entrees.<br />
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1. Answer the question, "If you had one chance to go back and change one thing in your life, would you and what would it be? <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today I'm delighted to nominate six bloggers who have "<u>Beautiful Blogs with that Little Bit Extra."</u></span></span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span></span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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4. Tania at <a href="http://theroadbacktobeingme.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #888888;">The Road Back To Being Me</span></a><br />
5. Marcelle at <span dir="ltr"><a href="http://marcylosesweight.blogspot.com/" onclick="" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Marcy's Weight Loss Journey</span></a></span><br />
6. Terri at <a href="http://goingtothecountry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #888888;">Territorial</span></a> <br />
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Congratulations everyone! Have a great Sunday and keep on Blogging!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-53120698489341368312010-09-16T17:08:00.000-05:002010-09-16T17:08:38.349-05:00One inch to go!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCoeD2-RZ9By7NE_1nM-i9e7BdbVZiF2eMzYj17-UsZ1W7d4XTVPBVxrJWZxeZy1GWWeLU6Dad-kyJdKwj146VPGEW8h9ekbWKB8iaLntbkwyIpQPNLOjeKZWShYDQnjgAntTwtYtyqK1h/s1600/one+inch+to+go.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCoeD2-RZ9By7NE_1nM-i9e7BdbVZiF2eMzYj17-UsZ1W7d4XTVPBVxrJWZxeZy1GWWeLU6Dad-kyJdKwj146VPGEW8h9ekbWKB8iaLntbkwyIpQPNLOjeKZWShYDQnjgAntTwtYtyqK1h/s320/one+inch+to+go.jpg" /></a></div>Actual picture taken this morning! Love the white skin, it's blinding. This is a side pant zipper with me facing the left. Tryed these pants on a month ago and there was 5-6 inches left unzipped. I think the way clothes feel is a better way to measure progress than the scale or measurements!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-83295702552231138922010-09-12T20:43:00.000-05:002010-09-12T20:43:58.476-05:00Sunday: It's official - I'm down 10 lbs. in 6 wks.I truly don't think I could have done it without Blogging. I picked up so many tips and inspirational information from reading every where I could in Blogland. So, I have 15 lbs. to go! I just made a very tasty beef and vegetable stew-yummy. My mindless snacking is gone and my cravings for everything sweet are entirely under control. I do have to say that this lifestyle is extremely time consuming: between blogging, healthy food shopping, preparing foods, recording what I ate, and exercising. But I love it and it's actually giving more energy to do the other things I'm trying to accomplish.<br />
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Hope everyone has a great week.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-34716373817108271162010-09-07T22:39:00.000-05:002010-09-07T22:39:39.827-05:00Tuesday: Felt like a Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIvhUnprLv9iL5aNtGH26wJTySNP-JPM_gYOYOL7Xfd1d-DmiMRtAIQ7ihChfsfmciamd5yWZZOXRsjTazS4wF_8Xbfh89J77Inglhyphenhyphen6GuTE5MerAfor6hL4VVuOxZQhHqR42RynVEI-2/s1600/Bailey.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIvhUnprLv9iL5aNtGH26wJTySNP-JPM_gYOYOL7Xfd1d-DmiMRtAIQ7ihChfsfmciamd5yWZZOXRsjTazS4wF_8Xbfh89J77Inglhyphenhyphen6GuTE5MerAfor6hL4VVuOxZQhHqR42RynVEI-2/s320/Bailey.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>Bailey- "I promise I'll take you swimming tomorrow!" Very light work out today, healthy eating in several small meals. Bailey tried to tell me multiple times today to get off the phone and the computer and take her walking and swimming. There is always tomorrow!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-39505967518618674092010-09-06T19:18:00.000-05:002010-09-06T19:18:08.258-05:00Day 24 through Day 28: Happy Labor Day/post WeddingI just got back from a beautiful Wedding in Atlanta! I ate very reasonably, walked alot, even used the small hotel gym, and danced a ton at the wedding. I somehow managed to gain a pound over the weekend despite all my efforts :( I think the only explanation is that instead of 4 small meals, I tended to have 2 large meals each day. Anyway, I refuse to let this get me off track, so back to gym today and eating 4 small meals and I'm sure I'll be back to losing. Afterall, if I was in my pre-diet way of life, I would have gained 3-4 lbs. over the weekend. Absolutely, a beautiful day on Saturday in Atlanta for an outside wedding and it was great to see all of the family. Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-73478771270395203192010-09-01T11:26:00.000-05:002010-09-01T11:26:39.170-05:00Day 23: Best Time of Day to Exercise?!?Below are some pros & cons on the <strong>Best Time of Day to Exercise</strong> from an article I came across <br />
<a href="http://weightlossandtraining.com/best-time-to-exercise">http://weightlossandtraining.com/best-time-to-exercise</a>: <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Morning:</span></strong></u></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Pros: </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Fewer distractions and schedule interruptions</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Raises your metabolism to burn more calories throughout the day</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Gives a physical and mental energy boost</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Easier to form exercise habit through morning exercise</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Cooler temperatures in the summer</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Cons:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Body temperature is at its lowest meaning less energy and blood flow</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Cold muscles are more prone to injury</strong></span><br />
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<u><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Noon:</span></strong></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Pros:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Body temperatures are higher</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Can help regulate the amount of food you eat at lunch</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Improves blood flow to the brain for the afternoon</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Can make it a habit to walk at lunch time with an exercise buddy from work</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Cons:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Time constraints might not allow a full workout</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Lung function is worst at noon</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Distractions are readily available</strong></span><br />
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<u><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Afternoon:</span></strong></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Pros:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Best time to exercise for endurance and for building muscle </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Body temperature is at best level</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Lung function is best</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Perceived exertion is lowest</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Stress relief after busy day</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Cons:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Distractions may keep you from exercising</strong></span><br />
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<u><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Evening</span></strong></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Pros: </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Muscles are warm and flexible</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Perceived exertion is low</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Can help regulate the amount of food you feel like for dinner</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Cons:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Need to wind down after exercising to fall asleep</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>■Distractions may keep you from exercising</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>So really when is the best time to exercise? The best time is the time that you are most likely to workout consistently. Exercise when and where you most enjoy it and you’ll be more likely to stick with your routine. </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em>I’d love to hear your comments on when you have found is the best time to exercise for you</em></span>?</span><br />
<strong><em>Liz</em></strong><br />
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I've been missing my Blog for a variety of reasons, but the main one is that I somehow acquired a corneal abbrasion and couldn't really read for a few days. Much better now that I've seen the doctor! So, I somehow managed to lose a half of a pound yesterday despite the fact that it was my mom's Birthday and I went out to eat for Lunch & Dinner with her to celebrate. I suppose getting my workout in counted for something. Does anyone know the best time of day to exercise?<br />
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So my weigh in yesterday was 7 lbs. loss. (1.75 lbs. a week) To celebrate I made Lasagna (Eggplant Lasagna substituted with Portabella Mushroom, kudos to Previouslyplump.blogspot.com for posting her recipe of Eggplant Lasagna).<br />
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Today, still getting kids ready to go back to school. They finially go back on Monday, Aug. 30th. So today will be backpack shopping. So maybe some Mall walking for me.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-61531822981050182352010-08-25T16:45:00.000-05:002010-08-25T16:45:57.102-05:00Day 16: mini-TRIATHLONA 45 work-out at the gym and then my 13 y.o. daughter who is not back a school yet decided we should do a MINI-TRIATHLON. Which was about 1/4 mile run (i'm not a runner) a mile bike ride (ill-fitting bike with almost flat tires,don't think I'll be investing in any fancy pedals Tish) and 6 laps in the pool (She won finishing her laps as I approached the pool). Followed by chin up contest from the diving board. She won 28-22 chin ups. Overall a fun thing to do!<br />
Hope everyone had a successful day.<br />
LizLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-91588346597263232362010-08-24T23:07:00.000-05:002010-08-24T23:07:44.310-05:00Day 15: No exercise :(A sedentary day of meetings and driving. Will make a change for tomorrow! <strong>No excuses!</strong><br />
<em>Liz</em>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-33884768923307432152010-08-23T23:46:00.000-05:002010-08-23T23:46:29.771-05:00Day 14: Impatience vs. Staying the CourseOk, scale is shifting one way or the other. Light work out today and good food choices. Preparing for committees as school is almost back in session. Not much else to report on...Good night.<br />
LizLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-8132304941365315932010-08-22T22:12:00.000-05:002010-08-22T22:12:46.365-05:00Day 13: Take TwoSo, 2 parties all summer, both in the same night. Last night I ate lightly before I went to the parties then I only at healthy choices. I came home last night and entered all the healthy choices and they added up to about 700 calories. I didn't go over my total caloric intake for the day, but I was very surprised at what everything added up to when I thought I wasn't eating alot! <br />
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Then <strong>back to the gym</strong> this morning, followed by working a 4 hour shift selling hotdogs, brats, & burgers at a booth for Boy Scouts. I didn't eat or drink any booth food-yeah! <br />
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Then came home to "take two" of my sister-in-law's photography shoot of all the recipes for her soon to be published book <u>Living in the Burbs and Cooking My Way Back to Sanity</u>. Another challenging night of avoiding devilish appetizers & desserts.<br />
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I'm surrounded by food! Yikes!<br />
LizLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-25672025883853679062010-08-21T13:52:00.000-05:002010-08-21T13:52:20.281-05:00Day 10, 11, & 12I haven't fallen off the wagon. I had 2 days of Migraines and 1 day to recover. I finished my 4 day Jump Start Plan from the <u>Flat Belly Diet </u>! I don't reccommend it-way to harsh. I think it didn't have enough calories and made me weak and suffer from Migraines. However, I will say this, I don't crave everything I see now. I'm back in the gym after at 3 day break! Hope everyone has a great weekend.<br />
LizLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-53405977253447605332010-08-18T21:11:00.000-05:002010-08-18T21:11:39.167-05:00Day 9: Catching up on 1st Season "Lost" episodes with my daughter.So, I've been putting off my post today because I had a migraine and a stomach ache most of the afternoon. The recovery period was laying on the couch watching Lost with my teenage daughter. I did manage to wake up early and get to the gym before my migraine set in after noon. I believe the trigger might have been this Jump Start diet plan that is pretty dismal. I'll have to re-evaluate tomorrow.<br />
Good night everyone,<br />
<em>Liz</em>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184152494203732101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414233754498667942.post-19046428431299714572010-08-17T12:42:00.000-05:002010-08-17T12:42:06.511-05:00Day 8: Week 1 - Weight InWell, I've been pretty focused on eating the right things & right amounts along with daily exercise. My scale showed <strong>1 </strong>pound loss. But if I keep in mind that I really started exercising and watching what I ate on the day I left for a Beach Vacation on July 30th then I've lost a total of <strong>5 lbs</strong>. in <strong>2 1/2 weeks</strong>. So I refuse to quit!! A friend loaned me her copy of the <u>Flat Belly Diet</u> and it gives you a 4 day Jump Start plan so I started today. The food and this Sassy Water (ginger, cucumber, lemon, and spearmint soaked water) is pretty dismal but it claims that you can lose around 4 lbs. The most successful diet I was on a few years back was LA Weightloss (then they went bankrupt), anyway they had this pretty similiar Take Off plan for 2 days. I think it just somehow let's your body and brain know that you mean business. So, I'm determined to give it a try. I'll keep you posted. Anyone out there have any luck with the Flat Belly Diet?<br />
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