Taking Back Mommy: Winning at Losing

Taking Back Mommy: Winning at Losing: Today was weigh in day for me. After walking up to the first 2 of 3 scales and the computer crashing, I was feeling like this weigh in might...

Winning at Losing

Today was weigh in day for me. After walking up to the first 2 of 3 scales and the computer crashing, I was feeling like this weigh in might not be a good one. I was wrong. I had my best weigh in since starting a month ago. I am down 4.8 pounds this week. Total weight loss for the 4 weeks is 9.2 pounds. I am proud of myself for sticking with it. Thank You God for giving me the drive and determination to keep going on the hard days.

Taking Back Mommy: My Wake Up Call

Taking Back Mommy: My Wake Up Call: My wake up call happened about a month a go.  I had been having dizzy spells that I thought were blood pressure related. I decided it was ti...

My Wake Up Call

My wake up call happened about a month a go.  I had been having dizzy spells that I thought were blood pressure related. I decided it was time to see a doctor, it had been nearly 10 years since I really saw a GP.  First he told me I was seriously over weight (which I knew but was in denial). He then ran a lot of blood work and told me I was pre-diabetic. The doctor said I need to drastically cut down on my pop intake or give it up entirely. It has been a month with out pop and I am pretty darn proud of my self. I am also working out an average of 5 to 6 days a week at the Y. I am also eating a better diet with lots of veggies (yes I said veggies). I am cooking things like eggplant and asparagus and actually liking them. I have come to a realization that I need to get healthy. I believe not taking care of my health is a dis-service to my family. With God's grace and help I will become a better me.

Taking Back Mommy: Roasted Asparagus

Taking Back Mommy: Roasted Asparagus: ** I found this recipe at Food.com . Food.com is a great website for recipes. They list the nutrition facts at the end of each recipe, so an...

Roasted Asparagus

**I found this recipe at Food.com. Food.com is a great website for recipes. They list the nutrition facts at the end of each recipe, so any people using Weight Watchers can easily figure out your points plus.**

Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425 *f
• Cut off the bottom (woody part) of the asparagus spears and discard
• Place on foil-covered baking sheet and drizzle with oil
• Sprinkle with salt
• Roll asparagus around, so they are evenly covered with oil/salt
• Roast for 10-15 mins., depending on the thickness of the stalks and how tender you like them
• They should be tender when pierced with the tip of a knife
• Tips of the asparagus will get very brown but watch them so they do not burn

**Weight Watchers Points + 2 per serving

Taking Back Mommy: Fried Eggplant

Taking Back Mommy: Fried Eggplant: Trying to eat more veggies. I experimented with the eggplant and it turned out good. Even my 5 year old little girl likes it. Hope you enjoy...