Week 1: Update

So, it’s been one whole week since my 10 To Win! journey has begun. I can honestly say that I wasn’t so sure how successful I would be. I’ve been home alone since Tuesday, with no one to really watch me make healthy choices (except for the fur babies and what do they care?). I haven’t been to the gym yet. I haven’t started Weight Watchers yet. The only thing I have been doing right is making healthier food choices.

A week ago I weighed myself at my parent’s house. Since losing pounds isn’t my goal here, I will not tell you how much the starting weight was… for now. Instead I will tell you that it was not a happy number but I digress.

My unhappy surprise

Fast forward to Friday (day 6 of 10 To Win!) and I’m starting to notice something I haven’t seen in awhile… my collarbone. Naturally this puts a little pep in my step! I can’t believe my eyes. There’s my collar bone! MY COLLARBONE! I promise myself that first thing Saturday morning, weigh in day, I was going to get up and get it over with.

Wanna know how much I lost? A whopping 4.8 pounds! Woot!

Borat approves this.

Yummy Yummy Pasta!

While grocery shopping today, I came up with this great recipe for a pasta dish. Since it would end up being a low-fat meal I decided to try it out and share it with all of you.

Yummy Yummy Pasta

 

Here is everything you’ll need to make this delicious dish!

The ingredients: Fresh mushrooms, fresh zucchini, bowtie pasta, chili powder, extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic & herb seasoning, red wine vinegar, and feta.

First, you start off by boiling the pasta (I used half a box in this case). Be sure to add a splash of olive oil! Next, you can start sautéing the mushrooms and zucchini while the pasta cooks (I used one whole zucchini and half of a carton of mushrooms). In a small pan, add your mushrooms and zucchini (I chose to slice mine- you can slice, dice, chop, whatever you want with yours), along with 2 Tbsp. of olive oil, and your chili powder and roasted garlic & herb seasoning. (I don’t measure out my seasonings. Ever. I always add to taste) You can also add salt & pepper if you’d like. Allow your veggies to sauté for approximately 10 minutes on medium heat. You want just enough time and heat to wilt them, not scorch them. After your pasta is finished, be sure to drain to water. We’re making a delicious dish here not a soup! Put the pasta in a separate bowl. Add another Tbsp or so of olive oil to the pasta, as well as your red wine vinegar. (This is another ingredient that I do not measure- it’s always to taste) Be sure to toss the pasta so that the oil and vinegar coats it. Next, add your veggies. Feel free to toss in a pinch or two more of the chili powder and roasted garlic & herb seasoning as well as salt & pepper. To finish, sprinkle in a bit of feta! This can be served either immediately or chilled if you prefer.

Enjoy! And please tell me what you think about Yummy Yummy Pasta!

The Temptations

There are a few food items that I absolutely can not live without. They are the most yummy, deliciousness around. So creamy and tasteful, they are sure to bring a smile to my face. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you… The Temptations.

The Temptations

There is one other item not pictured above (only because I already ate it prior to starting this blog). So, I had to search the web and find a suitable photo of it. Behold, Mr. Sour Cream.

Mr. Sour Cream

Now, I realize that all of these temptations are available in low-fat, non-fat, or smaller portions. But as a lifetime member of The Temptations fan club, I do not know how to limit my love for them. I guess that’s one of those things that I’ll have to learn along this journey to a healthier me.

I'm a loser baby

*photo that inspired this goal*

Well, at least I hope to be. You see, this is my goal and I'm putting it all out there.

I am currently a size 16 (which is the national average size of women in America, mind you) but I do not physically feel healthy. I have been the same size (luckily or not) for at least 10 years now. I do not want to be this size any longer.
My struggles with being overweight have been a life long battle. Since I was 8 years old I have been the "thick" one. It took a long time to realize that this is who I am. I am a full-figured woman with curves and I have learned to embrace them! Being curvy is a beautiful thing!

So, let me get back on track here. My goal is not to lose the curves, but to be at a healthier size. I have no idea just how much weight that means I need to lose but my goal size is a 10. 10 to win. Get it? To be a healthier me, I will be joining Weight Watchers. Again. I will be going back to the gym. Again.

I want to achieve this goal by the time The Boo and I move out of state in August. That's 8 months. 8 months to a new me! I'm pretty sure it can be done...

Also, I'm a newly engaged woman! I don't want to be at an unhealthy size when we get married. Nuh uhh. No way. I want to be a gorgeous bride!

By putting myself out there (i.e. this blog), I know that I will be held accountable. I've tried doing this on my own and I know that that doesn't work for me. I will be updating this blog with pictures and posts of my progress. I hope that you will check in on me regularly. Make sure I'm keeping on track and all. And feel free to ask questions along the way. Or just give me a shout out so I know I'm not alone!