I faced a couple of struggles today, and ate too many almonds and cashews. I don’t know how that will impact my weight tomorrow, but I’m not expecting a loss.
I’m not quite sure why the nuts were what I wanted to eat…cashews at work this morning, and the almonds at home this evening…but I [...]

Tonight I have a meeting at a local cafe. Eating out can be a challenge because I want to stay on plan and still enjoy my meal. This cafe has their menu online, so I was able to check it out and I know what I’ll be ordering before I get there.
It’s all [...]

One of the most vital ingredients to success in weight loss is a support system. It’s important to choose people who are encouraging and good cheerleaders who will also be honest with you about your choices. One of the best online resources is the 3 Fat Chicks forum. It’s full of great [...]

I think an important part of successful weight loss is to have goals. My current weight loss goal is to reach 165 lbs, and to walk 7 miles a week.
To reach 165lbs, from today’s weight I’d need to lose 75lbs. If I lose 2 pounds a week, it would take me 38 weeks [...]

So now that it’s Wednesday, I’m looking at recipes on the 3FC forums to choose what I’ll be preparing this weekend.
Right now the recipes I’m considering are:
Breakfasts:
Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Cups
Ricotta Muffins
Southwestern Breakfast Scramble
Main dishes and sides for lunch and dinner:
Main - Chicken Cheesesteak Saute
Side - Parm Roasted Broccoli
Main - Mexican Chicken [...]

I woke up this morning feeling really good! I’m still a bit tired, but I’m positive that being back on a healthy diet and getting regular exercise will take care of that, as long as I’m getting enough sleep. I was ready for bed by 915 last night, so I went and laid [...]

As I continue on this lifestyle change, I’m going to evaluate the recipes I choose on their ease of preparation and taste.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Pancetta
This was fantastic! I love brussels sprouts, and I’m always up for new ways to serve them that don’t involve cream sauce. I made sure the [...]

Yesterday was day 1 of phase 1. It was an interesting day since I was home due to the Memorial Day holiday. We had one of our friends over, and she helped us with some light gardening. We also watched ‘Fireproof’ and some of the Jon & Kate Plus 8 marathon.
I find [...]

I start day 1 of Phase 1 of the South Beach diet tomorrow!!! I nearly can’t wait
I didn’t splurge much this weekend, but I did go to The Squeeze Inn after work on Friday to get a Squeeze with cheese (The Squeeze Inn is a local dive that’s been featured on ‘Diners, [...]

I think that along with changing my eating habits for the better that I need to be sure to include exercising. I’m going to begin with getting back into walking regularly.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays I’ll walk around the block once after work, that’ll be just over 1 mile. On Tuesdays and Thursdays [...]