[lumifan4ever]

okay, so i was feeling pretty good at home today before coming to work. i had gone to the gym last night and meet with a trainer and did the gym thing for an hour...i was feeling some pain for my efforts. so that made me happy.

i was happily cutting up garlic and preparing what smells like a delicious marinade for Chicken and Broccolli stir fry...which is a recipe from this very site.

while i was doing that, i cut up some zuccini and sauteed half of one in some lite sodium soy sauce to bring to work with me for my snack.

when i walked in the kitchen door at work, i was greeted by our news reporter. she told me what an inspiration i was to her. i asked her about what?? and she said about eating healthy. she had gone out to buy some good food at the grocery store and went for a walk. i was so pleased that i inspired someone.

and yesterday, i had 3 people go for a walk with me at lunch. so many people tell me what a good job i do about getting out there and walking and how it is helping. (again, i don't see alot of physical change but they say they can see it, so i know i will keep on because eventually i will see it too. and even if i don't, i know it is doing wonders for my depression and self esteem. having all these people think i am doing something wonderful for myself, makes me feel good about myself.)

by the way, i loved my new gym....men and all. i usually only go to an all womans gym, but i did like this one. it had great machines and lots and lots of elliptical machines. i can't wait to join a cardio class. my trainer also told me about a group of woman who get together on saturdays for an hour and walk, run and go up and down the stairs at the ampitheatre in our area. so i hope to join that real soon. (kind of hard because i work over time every saturday about 6 or 7 hours and then try to hurry home and spend some time with my kids before it gets late. )

anyways, sorry for the long post, but i am just feeling sooo good about everything.

and the scale STILL had me at 178 today. so that was great too.

(two or three days in a row equals definate one pound down!!)

[Infrogwetrust]

Great job! Keep up the good work. Oh, and can I get that chicken brocolli recipe? :-)

[Angel33]

That's fantastic.
Feels good to be inspiring doesn't it?
That's for posting and now inspiring me!!

[lumifan4ever]

i'd be happy to give you the stir fry recipe. i'll either have to bring it back from home to type it for you, or i'll go down to the recipe section and find it and copy it for you.

here ya go. i found this recipe in the WW area. i love that the fats and proteins and all are already there. i can't wait to cook this tonight.

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry

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Marinade

6 tbsp. soy sauce (1 point)
1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar (0 points)
2 tsp. vegetable oil (2 points)
2 garlic cloves, minced (*I use minced garlic in jar) (0 points)

Cut 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin strips.
(16 points)
Marinate chicken in above marinade in fridge for at least 2 hours. (I always do it overnight to absorb the most flavour)

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For Stir-fry

1 tbsp. Vegetable oil (3 points)
1 head broccoli, cut into florets (0 points)
10 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms (0 points)
1 can drained, sliced water chestnuts (1 point)
1 tbsp. cornstarch (?)


In wok, or heavy skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil 1 minute. Add marinated chicken, saving soy sauce mixture (Use a slotted spoon as you need this mixture for later). Cook 3 minutes until no longer pink. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon. Add broccoli, mushrooms and water chestnuts to wok; cook 1 minute (or more if needed). Return chicken to wok. In measuring cup, stir soy sauce mixture and cornstarch until smooth; add to wok. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes until thickened. Serve hot over rice (4 points per cup).

Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 252 calories; 39 g. protein; 6 g. fat; 87 mg. chol; 11 g. carbs; 1,146 mg. sodium

[dalai_lala]

Congratulations! I know, it's one thing to have all of us tell you how wonderful you are, but it sure is nice when someone who sees you every day lets you know what a good job you're doing. Enjoy the glow!

-Lala

[ArtsyGirl]

What a great compliment to be doing so well as to inspire others to join in. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, and for getting others moving to. Keep it up and you'll have the whole office out walking over lunch!

[DeafinlySmart]

I know what you mean! One day I started walking during recess (teacher aide) and the next day someone asked me why. I told them and they joined! Lately I've noticed after 2 months, one of my teachers is starting to bring in healthy food to eat whereas before she was not. I haven't said anything to her yet, but I have smiled under my breath.

[x0xmelissax0x]

That's wonderful! I'm thinking about starting to walk at work. I *technically* have a half an hour for lunch... but I only spend about 10 minutes of it eating. It'd be nice to get out and go for a small walk outside before I eat. That's only if it's not pouring . Even if it is though... I work in a fairly big office building and I could trek around and see what other areas of the building are like.

Thanks for the inspiration!

[Less of Lena]

That has to make you feel so good! I'd imagine it also will help you stay on track, too, because now you're the role model others want to emulate! Wow, fantastic!