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Giveaway Winner and More “New Favorites”

I picked a winner for the Weight Watchers Cookbook giveaway, but it’s taken me a few days to let you guys know who the winner is!

There were 28 entries, and the winner is…..

Sam (From the Blog Momma on a Mission)

Sam – Click here to send me an email with your address so that I can send you your new cookbook! Thank you to all who participated! I’m going to try to do more of these in the future!

NEW FAVORITES

Since I started this blog, I’ve been talking about the importance of adding in “new favorites” into your repertoire. For me, a new favorite is a meal/snack that replaces old favorites that may be way out of an appropriate calorie range while being equally delicious!

Here’s a few of my recent faves:

Thomas 100 Calorie Everything Bagel Thins with a wedge of

Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb Cheese

Jennie O – So Easy Turkey Meatloaf – - It cooks in

8 minutes in the microwave and serves 3

Green Beans roasted in the oven for about 30 minutes with

Pam Olive Oil Cooking Spray

Subway’s Veggie Delite Toasted on Wheat with Pepper Jack
(My go-to lunch these days)

Craving Pepperoni Pizza? How about a Lean Cuisine Pepperoni French Bread Pizza

(Volumized with some diced onions and crushed red pepper flakes)

I started slicing it like this and it fools me that it’s HUGE with a million pieces.

I love a good mind game.

What new products/meals have you tried lately that you just love? Inquiring minds want to know….

Fabulous FitBit Friday Giveaway

Popchip-Topped Taco Soup

Better Butter Chicken {and a BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY}

Back to Life. Back to Reality.

Since I’m back in Colorado, that means I’m back on my plan and back to normal.

Wow, that’s so much easier said than done. When you’re eating and drinking all weekend and have to return to eating 1200 calories a day, it definitely feels strange. And, it’s not easy battling all that hunger!

Starting a new week and getting back on track can be a little more interesting when you try something new. So, that’s exactly what I did. I tried THREE new things to get this week kicked off right!

NEW YUM-O “DINNER”
Did you know that Lean Cuisine makes appetizers?? And, that that one of them is Spinach and Artichoke Dip??? Whoa…. I had to try it!

For 200 calories, you can have a tiny serving of spinach and artichoke dip with half of a pita. Yep, I ate it! AND, I liked it!

THANK YOU, STARBUCKS. I ALMOST FORGIVE YOU.

I was so saddened to hear that my beloved Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha has been removed from the Starbucks menu. I knew that all good things come to an end… and knew that the yummiest drink ever would soon be replaced by Xmas flavored drinks. What I didn’t expect was for this!

Yeeeeesssssssss! I tried the Skinny Peppermint Mocha today. Yes, I’ll be back for more. And for a skinny mocha as I’m assuming they’ll make that too. The more skinny flavors, the better Starbucks!

ON THE WAY TO THE GYM… THAT’S ME

We all know fitness is not my strong suit. I’m saddened to share that I didn’t work out AT ALL at Montelucia, despite good intentions. We didn’t even climb Camelback as the weather was crappy.

Last week, I did some research on a new gym. I’ve found mine, and I tried it out for the first time!

Free Week’s Pass that Expires Today – - Only used it once.

I chose the YMCA because it’s super-close to my house (less than 5 minutes), and I think that will eliminate a lot of my usual excuses. For now, I’m challenging myself to get to the gym THREE times a week. Anything additional is BONUS.

I also got this guy in the mail today! It’s a Fitbit! It’s an awesome pedometer that monitors your activity and EVEN your sleep! My company is doing a walking challenge until the end of the year. By participating, you get this Fitbit. I knew this was extra motivation I needed. The “contest” begins next week… and I’m determined to have a strong showing!

Definitely a fresh start to the week after a weekend of poor eating and cocktails. Excited to see what I can do this week and beyond! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… Let’s do this!

Hike it Out!

Hoping for a Good LOSS this Week

New Job, Day One