Getting ready for the week ahead

Well I made it to Body Pump this morning had a great workout. It was hard, Les Mills' new advertisement for Body Pump says "When your body screams...tell it to shut up." Well I had to tell my triceps, my chest, my quads, my calves all to shut up all class long. Whew. I went to the local produce market and bought about $30.00 worth of fruits and veggies which at this place is like 4 or 5 bags full!

I goal this week is to think of food as fuel rather than my usual thoughts about food (enjoyment, a way to relax, just to satisfy a sweet tooth, bored, frustrated, stressed, etc.) some of the items I bought were unsalted almonds ($3.99 -11 servings!), zucchini, fresh basil, mixed green, bananas, plums, red grapes, cherries, strawberries, blueberries($1.99), blackberries, sweet potatoes, and peaches.

I came home and literally cleaned out my fridge and threw out anything old or unhealthy that was lingering in there. I portioned out my baby carrots, cherries, grapes, nut, and trail mix. I am sure we have all done it from time to time because it is the right thing to do but we all slack up on the right things to do as well!

I think my weight gain in part was a result of poor planning, that is not to say I did not cook and take food to work, etc. but I took a spoon full of this a spoon full of that and a hand full of that. maybe my portions were distorted a bit. When I think about it I bought the 6 small Jiffy peanut butter containers each is 10 points I finished that in 1 week! That's 60 points? No wonder I
gained!



In the spirit of moving on I took the time to measure A CUP of grapes, A CUP of cherries, baby carrots, almonds, and trail mix.
<----I bought this set of measuring cups from the dollar store! If you do not owe a set pleasure buy one it is amazing what a cup of brown rice looks like or a 1/4 cup of trail mix looks like! I am not trying to be preachy just trying to show you the error of my ways and help you to stay on track!






Goal for Week: 1) Stay on point 2) Earn at least 28 Activity Points 3) Limit processed foods 4) Lose 2 pounds this week to equal 10 pounds loss

Affirmation for Week: Food is fuel, not my friend

Chobani Greek Yogurt

This more than a product review! It is a product rave review! Chobani Greek Yogurt is the best tasting all natural non fat greek yogurt I have tried! I have reallly tried to like greek yogurt the Trader Joe brand aint bad but I was really impressed with the texture, flavor, and all around goodness of this brand! It's 3 points for my fellow WWer folks but it is well worth it. I had it yesterday on my way to Spin class and I did add a little Splenda but it was good and filling! Giant has it on sale this week 4 for $5.00!

Baltimore's Farmers Market

I am ashamed to say but I have been in the Baltimore area since 2000, when I began law school and this past Sunday was the first time I ever went to the Baltimore's Farmers Market. *GASP* As promised I want to make this blog about food, fitness, finances & fashion so this trip ties into all four! Under food, is the obvious one, its a farmer's market and there was fresh fruits and veggies as far as the eye could see! There were wonderful spices and flowers too! There was also cooked food from almost every part of the planet! My friends and I sampled some Lemon Jerk fried fish..deeeelish!


Under the finance heading the prices were unbelievable! My friend bought cherries, fresh corn, red potatoes, green beans, and onions for less than $10.00! You can't beat that. I bought a freshly popped bag of kettle corn for $3.00 it was a steal. As far as fitness, you can get a lot of walking in with this venue so its adds to your Activity Points! And lastly, under fashion you get to see some really unique jewelry there... head all the way to the back of the market! Also you may see a local celeb or two we spotted Tim Tooten from television's WBAL news and former Mayoral Candidate Kiefer Mitchell supporting the local ecomony! Kudos to them! Don't miss out here's the info!

Baltimore Farmers' MarketDowntown: Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay Streets (under JFX Viaduct) Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to Noon (or sell out) May 4 - December 21Contact: Carole Simon 410-752-8632

ENJOY!

Welcome

I enjoy blogs so much I said let me make (another) one! The other one I have is about my Weight Watchers journey I still post but my journey has evolved to more than just weight loss although weight loss is still very important to me. To kick things off I have 3 raves one is about Food: Newman's Own Lighten Up Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing

Of all the places I found this at McDonald's !!! They have a great Asian Chicken Salad and I really love this stuff!! Its only 1 point for 2 Tablespoons you can't beat that!

My second rave is about Fashion: In a word...Aldo! I was in a pinch and needed a fly red bag (yes AKAs look good in every color including reddddddd!) and I went there and I found THE bag its so cute I was stopped at least 5 times that day and about that bag! The online store has more options but I must say I really like their stuff good prices, good style, what more can a girl ask for? Aldo

Now everyone knows AKA's Boule is coming to DC and Aldo must be on the payroll! Check it out Sorors!

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