I loveeee trail mix and having something to snack on in between meals is not only good for your metabolism, but it will keep you from binging at the next meal. Here's a simple mix that you can put into zip-locks & have ready for whenever:
So I've been working out everyday in August. (Well except for the 1st. But anyway.) I've only been working out for 30 minutes a day. I feel good to have at least worked out, but I'm worried doing only 30 minutes will prevent me from losing weight. :/ And I've been stressing alot more about what I'm eating, which could be both good and bad. Idk. Trying to stay positive..
The boyfriend and I are going grocery shopping tonight :). I'm excited to get some healthier stuff! Also, school starts on the 24th. My financial aid still hasn't gone through, so I don't have my books or tuition completely paid for. Hopefully they HURRY UP!. I'm excited about starting though! :)
I put a new ticker up at the top of my blog.. 8 more lbs to go until I reach my goal of 15 by the end of Aug.! I know the first 10 lbs will probably be water weight and come off rather quickly, but it still feels goooood. I can't wait until I pass the 20 and 30 pound marks.. so I can hopefully start seeing a difference.
I notice I have some new followers.. THANK YOU! Hopefully we can help each other and just have a good time :)!
Always,
BB ♥
*UPDATE*
Despite of my Negative Nancy mood, today has turned out to be a wonderful day! I got one of my scholarship checks in the mail and ended up finding all but one of my workbooks for school on Amazon.com & ended up saving $300!! So now we'll REALLY get to go grocery shopping AND I'll be able to get my parking permit tomorrow AND I will finally have all my books (from one source or another)! AND I picked up a sandwich from Subway & it tastes delicious! God is good!
About a week or so ago I joined this forum called "3 Fat Chicks on a Diet". I can't tell you how much these girls/guys have helped me just in the past 7 days. There is a topic for pretty much EVERY situation, and there are so many wonderful people there that are trying to lose weight, too. They're all so nice and very helpful when it comes to questions about dieting or exercise. There's also women and men there who have reached their goal weight, and seeing those pictures and reading their stories is just more motivation and hope that I, too, will one day reach Skinny. Just thought I'd let you guys know, and welcome you to check it out! Click hereeee :) if you wanna lurk around/ join the forum.
Today I did one of Leslie Sansone's "walk" workouts. I ♥LOVEEE♥ them because they're incredibly easy to do, and it really is a good, sweaty workout. I found a 45 minute segment on YouTube of her's and did it. Ha.
-2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
-2 medium garlic cloves, minced
-2 medium scallions, white and green parts, chopped
-1 Tbsp ginger, fresh, minced or 1/2 tsp dried
-1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
-2 tsp cornstarch
-1 tsp sesame oil
-8 average egg roll wrappers, about 1/2 oz each
-4 serving olive oil cooking spray, or enough to coat egg rolls
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Place cabbage in a microwavable dish and cover. Microwave on high until wilted, about 4 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add carrots, garlic, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, cornstarch and oil; mix well.
Arrange egg roll wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Spoon cabbage mixture diagonally onto each wrapper. Fold over one corner to cover filling. Fold up both corners. Moisten edges of remaining flap with water and roll up wrapper jellyroll style until sealed. Transfer egg rolls to prepared baking sheet and coat with cooking spray.
Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Serve hot.
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