First: You heard/read me right, I hit the 20 lbs lost mark!! The picture I'm putting up is from my one month date of April 9th. But I hit 20lbs and under 170 on April 20th. I stuck with TSFL for the most part. I hit a few bumps here and there, and took 3 days off intentionally to enjoy some time with my friends. It was definitely hard work at times, but the payoff makes it all well worth it!
Now don't worry, I'm not stopping there! I'm still going with TSFL. I have 3 weeks of my MM's all separated into daily bags, pretty sure towards the end I have some days w/2 pancakes, 2 brownies and a bar! haha!! But those 3 weeks will be the end of my TSFL journey. Main reason being that I will no longer be able to afford it. :/ The prices went up and my paycheck is going down.
As I briefly mentioned, I am changing my job. For many reasons, but the big one is I am ready to be home. If you don't know, for the last 1 1/2 I have worked 120 miles from home 3+ days a week. Meaning: I am gone from Saturday afternoon until at least Tuesday morning every week. On top of being gone, I work graveyard. So unlike all of you lucky souls, I am AWAKE during night and sleeping away soundly during the day (on days that I work). Which may work for some, (those of you I applaud), but for me I am ready to join the world of the living. No more night owl, vampire, nocturnal hours for this girl! Now, I am going from my awesome career with great pay and benefits, back to serving; with awesome customers, great tips and a more active lifestyle. But mainly, I get to sleep in my own bed, with my very own handsome man, EVERY night.
I will be changing my weight loss journey also. Through another blog, I have discovered the Tone It Up program! It is basically eating 5 clean, portion controlled, meals that are designed to be eaten at certain times of the day and to work out for certain times and at certain times. If you know me, I don't work out. I never have. But, I do want to start and start it correctly. After looking into the program for a week or so, I have made the plunge. Bought the whole damn program: workouts, recipes, food plans and so on! I must say, I am super excited!! Will fill you in more as I learn more! :)
Unfortunately I can't stick with TSFL through the transition and maintenance, but I think that TIU (Tone It UP) is going to be a good way to transition from MM to whole foods. It still has the same basic set up as TSFL, but with food food. :) Chris is, of course, fully behind this change. Which trust me, if you are going to make any lifestyle change, make sure you have a great support system!! It is the biggest key!!
He's so cute!!! <3
Since I am still doing TSFL, I might as well give you some recipes and pictures of what I did for this week. :) Yesterday evening our kitchen became ground zero!! Chris kept walking in and directly back out shaking his head. What?! I had to prep for 4 days! I've been sticking to pretty simple L&G's lately, and I was so sick of them! It was definitely time to shake it up a bit.
Ps, that picture is only half of my counter, all behind me was a close mirror image!! ;)
With me this week I have Cauliflower Pizza with bell peppers. It's the first time I've pre-made it to re-heat. I know it won't as crunchy, but I'm hoping it's at least edible. Any place I saw said that you should re-heat them in the oven. Well, I do not have an oven at work. Gotta make it work, I guess. I also made a Chicken Enchilada Bake, and asparagus to go with. (A co-worker of Chris' cut some fresh out of an orchard, and oh goodness!!! Delish!!!) I made the most amazing Greek Turkey Burgers, with broccoli. Lastly Mexican Cheesy Dish with salad. :) I also had been dying to try a "cheesecake" recipe, it was... different. Kind of more like a souffle ... Still not sure how I felt about...
I will post the recipes tomorrow, or maybe even tonight, but in a different post.
There, now you are all caught up! Busy, busy, busy!! :) I hope you are all having an amazing April! Get outside, enjoy the beautiful tulips that are EVERYWHERE! :) and Thanks, to all of you who are reading this and keeping me accountable!! <3
Ps. It was in the stars for all my changes!!
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