Okay so here is the recipe for cabbage soup (sorry it took me so long)
1 Large can of Tomato juice
1 Large can of v-8 juice
3 lbs of cabbage
1 Large green pepper
1/2 cup of lemon juice
2 cups chopped celery
2 Beef bullion cubes
2 Tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 whole cloves of garlic or about 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
Mix all together and simmer for a couple hours
Note: I added turkey burger to this and it was delicious :)
ENJOY!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Cabbage Soup
Okay so last nights dinner was a hit. Not only did me and Rick like it but Adam ate 3 bowls and the other boys ate most of theirs which is a miracle. So When I get a second I will post the recipe on here. I did make a couple modifications like I don't like green peppers or red peppers so I left them out and I also added turkey burger to it.
As far as the food goes it is actually been fairly easy. The worst for me is the breads. That is actually the only thing I want that I don't get. I am allowing myself 2 pieces of spelt bread a day or a whole wheat pita so I can make a sandwich or pita but other than that nothing else.
I am not going to check my weight until next week and then I will see if there are any changes there.
As far as the food goes it is actually been fairly easy. The worst for me is the breads. That is actually the only thing I want that I don't get. I am allowing myself 2 pieces of spelt bread a day or a whole wheat pita so I can make a sandwich or pita but other than that nothing else.
I am not going to check my weight until next week and then I will see if there are any changes there.
changes
now that I am exercising I have noticed a difference in my out look on me. I use to never look in the mirror...or at least not at all of me. I would focus on say my hair or what ever I needed to deal with. I never too a look at me. I tried to avoid it because I hated what I would see looking back at me. But I realized yesterday for the first time that I looked at me excited to see changes and to loose the fat roll under my chin...I think I hate that the most! I then realized that I was excited more than i realized about the changes that i could see in myself.
Here is to a Very soar and tired day 4 But happy to feel the muscles are still some what in there!
Here is to a Very soar and tired day 4 But happy to feel the muscles are still some what in there!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Catch up...
Has it really been since father's day since my last post? So what have we been up too let's see. Ash has been busy she went and stayed a week with her Grandma Vanda in Idaho. Preston was kind of lonely while she was gone but he got to go to the movies for the first time and to chuck e cheese and get one on one attention. We did some painting while she was gone and Preston sleep a lot when we painted so that was nice.
The next week was the fourth of July and we went to the big parade and to a bbq. at James Aunt Audine's after. We went to see the stadium of fire fire works that night with my parents. My cousin also hooked us up with a freezer and a computer chair and a few other things. Thanks Bri!
The next weekend we went to James dad's cabin for the night and the next day we went with Robert and Heidi boating and had a blast. We got to see a lot of family we don't get to see very often. Were always glad to see fam anytime we can. I didn't take any pictures of anything though. Shame on me but the top pic is the kids playing in dad's float tube. Adorable I would have to say! hehe
Raw foods
So I have been feeling horrible the last few months. I think alot of it is stress and alot of it is my weight coming back on. I have been eating like crap, my bloodsugars have been bad, my guts have been unbareable, I have had major heartburn so I have been taking alot of stomach meds I also have alot of body aches. So basically I am falling apart :)
Well one thing I have known about my body for a while is that I have a higher acidic PH in my body. While doing research on the internet I figured out that all of the symptoms I have been having are all linked to high acidity in the body. So I looked into different ways that I can help bring down the acidity in my body and have decided to go on a mostly raw diet. I am only going to have chicken or fish 2 times a week but the rest of the time it is all fruits and veggies and nuts I have also bought a loaf of bread that is made of spelt wheat. It is real yummy. I have had spelt before so it wasn't new to my tastebuds. Spelt is gluten free and the acidity in spelt is the lowest of all wheat. It has been interesting learning about which fruits and veggies are acidic and which ones are not for instance a lemon is actually a alkaline fruit even though it is really acidic when it is in our bodies it is alkaline.
Anyway I have been doing this for a couple days now and it has been great. I have made a cabbage soup for my family for dinner and it smells good so we will have to see how it turns out. Even though it is not raw I am still going to eat it because it still has some great nutrients to it. I am not treating this as a diet although I hope to lose some weight my main goal is to get feeling better so I can be motivated to lose the weight.
Well one thing I have known about my body for a while is that I have a higher acidic PH in my body. While doing research on the internet I figured out that all of the symptoms I have been having are all linked to high acidity in the body. So I looked into different ways that I can help bring down the acidity in my body and have decided to go on a mostly raw diet. I am only going to have chicken or fish 2 times a week but the rest of the time it is all fruits and veggies and nuts I have also bought a loaf of bread that is made of spelt wheat. It is real yummy. I have had spelt before so it wasn't new to my tastebuds. Spelt is gluten free and the acidity in spelt is the lowest of all wheat. It has been interesting learning about which fruits and veggies are acidic and which ones are not for instance a lemon is actually a alkaline fruit even though it is really acidic when it is in our bodies it is alkaline.
Anyway I have been doing this for a couple days now and it has been great. I have made a cabbage soup for my family for dinner and it smells good so we will have to see how it turns out. Even though it is not raw I am still going to eat it because it still has some great nutrients to it. I am not treating this as a diet although I hope to lose some weight my main goal is to get feeling better so I can be motivated to lose the weight.
the difference..
I would have to say that now that I found something that I like to do it makes me want to do it more. I find that I have more energy each day. I have more desire to get up and go and I find that I am excited to workout again. I am noticing body aches and pains but I take it as a sign that I am doing it right....My goal is every week day and one day on the weekends if I can get it in there.
Here is to day 3....and the desire to do this forever!
Here is to day 3....and the desire to do this forever!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
I am back on the wagon!
I think every one has given up on this blog. I think that may be OK...cuz I am going to ramble for a moment.
I have been having an internal battle over how go about this weight loss thing. I am morbidly obese...it doesn't take much to get there...but it take major dedication to leave it behind you. I for one have to take the reigns now or I will be come to far gone to help. I am afraid that I can become one of the people you have to cut out of their house to save...because if you don't do anything before you will find yourself at that point.
I for a long time have found that I don't know how to "diet". I mean we are all different and no one body is effected the same as another. Is high protein and low carbs the way to go? Or is the the low fat they way? Who knows!!! The stumbling and falling down or the not progressing is the biggest stumble and the hardest to recover from and ultimately can be the demise of your continued progress on the up hill battle.
I realize that sugar needs to be cut out.... easier said than done...who knew you could find yours self addicted to sugar....yes addicted your body craves it and it is a hard thing to fight! I mean lets kick you while you are down on that one...I know it is not an easy thing. I mean sure if it was no one would be Fat.
So where do I begin...
I started by riding my generously donated stationary bike ( thanks mom and dad) and my big fat belly got in the way in fact it weighed my legs down so much that I could only get through 5 Mins of riding before my legs were fatigued from he workout! something I wouldn't normally admit but hey...that is What this blog is for and this is my reality.
So I went off exercising for a few weeks and finally while sifting through the TV I saw the Fit station...I figured I would record a few of the shows and try them. I have to admit I was a little worried going in that I would make the 5 min thing and that I would have to slowly build up endurance. I started the show and made it through 20 mins the first day. I was happy that I could even get that far for weighing.....are you ready for this....yes I am going to tell you...but please don't Tell me how long your jaw was dropped for! I weight 380! yes the most evil sounding Phraze that I ever utter is that.....my weight! I have to keep up with this.
So let me tell you. I could not exactly follow the program I picked I had to modify it for my size! I cannot get on the floor and do push ups so I would do them against the wall. It is still a major ab and back and arm work out...I am pleased because my tummy isn't in the way all the time! I am happy that I have more stamina than I thought I would too!
I have had several reasons for the need to loose the weight. Playing with my kids and keeping up with them is high on the list...but being around is the biggest.
I have gained 100 lbs since I got pregnant with Ella. I was not small when I did get pregnant but I was very active and never stopped. I was muscular for a fat girl and so I was able to heft the weight around OK then. but the last 4 yrs of not so much activity has made me weak again and I have to show my body how to gain all the muscle back!
So here is to day 2....and to many, many more days of person triumph!
Now it is time to get from here to there...
I have been having an internal battle over how go about this weight loss thing. I am morbidly obese...it doesn't take much to get there...but it take major dedication to leave it behind you. I for one have to take the reigns now or I will be come to far gone to help. I am afraid that I can become one of the people you have to cut out of their house to save...because if you don't do anything before you will find yourself at that point.
I for a long time have found that I don't know how to "diet". I mean we are all different and no one body is effected the same as another. Is high protein and low carbs the way to go? Or is the the low fat they way? Who knows!!! The stumbling and falling down or the not progressing is the biggest stumble and the hardest to recover from and ultimately can be the demise of your continued progress on the up hill battle.
I realize that sugar needs to be cut out.... easier said than done...who knew you could find yours self addicted to sugar....yes addicted your body craves it and it is a hard thing to fight! I mean lets kick you while you are down on that one...I know it is not an easy thing. I mean sure if it was no one would be Fat.
So where do I begin...
I started by riding my generously donated stationary bike ( thanks mom and dad) and my big fat belly got in the way in fact it weighed my legs down so much that I could only get through 5 Mins of riding before my legs were fatigued from he workout! something I wouldn't normally admit but hey...that is What this blog is for and this is my reality.
So I went off exercising for a few weeks and finally while sifting through the TV I saw the Fit station...I figured I would record a few of the shows and try them. I have to admit I was a little worried going in that I would make the 5 min thing and that I would have to slowly build up endurance. I started the show and made it through 20 mins the first day. I was happy that I could even get that far for weighing.....are you ready for this....yes I am going to tell you...but please don't Tell me how long your jaw was dropped for! I weight 380! yes the most evil sounding Phraze that I ever utter is that.....my weight! I have to keep up with this.
So let me tell you. I could not exactly follow the program I picked I had to modify it for my size! I cannot get on the floor and do push ups so I would do them against the wall. It is still a major ab and back and arm work out...I am pleased because my tummy isn't in the way all the time! I am happy that I have more stamina than I thought I would too!
I have had several reasons for the need to loose the weight. Playing with my kids and keeping up with them is high on the list...but being around is the biggest.
I have gained 100 lbs since I got pregnant with Ella. I was not small when I did get pregnant but I was very active and never stopped. I was muscular for a fat girl and so I was able to heft the weight around OK then. but the last 4 yrs of not so much activity has made me weak again and I have to show my body how to gain all the muscle back!
So here is to day 2....and to many, many more days of person triumph!
Now it is time to get from here to there...
Thursday, May 7, 2009
It's a Boy!
We had a little boy on Wednesday April 29th. He weighed 7.87lbs and is 20.5 inches long. Such a little man, I am already smitten by him. Oh, and we named him Calvin Jack.
Just a little humor : After giving birth I lost 20lbs! Woo hoo! Now, just need to keep that 20lbs off and work on the other (not going to mention yet) pounds. And I forgot, when your milk comes in, you add lbs back. So funny, well to me anyway.
In about a month I hope to start swimming and get this sore achy body movable again.
Any tips out there on good snack items while nursing? I fell into a BAD BAD habit with Nolan grabbing anything carb loaded in the middle of the night with him to get my blood sugar boosted back up.
Just a little humor : After giving birth I lost 20lbs! Woo hoo! Now, just need to keep that 20lbs off and work on the other (not going to mention yet) pounds. And I forgot, when your milk comes in, you add lbs back. So funny, well to me anyway.
In about a month I hope to start swimming and get this sore achy body movable again.
Any tips out there on good snack items while nursing? I fell into a BAD BAD habit with Nolan grabbing anything carb loaded in the middle of the night with him to get my blood sugar boosted back up.
Friday, April 3, 2009
DUHHH...
when you get right down to it...I'm LOST. I don't even know where to begin. I set a date to start my official start of loosing weight. It was April 1st. But when that day got here...I wasn't sure where to start or what to do. I feel so lost. I want to loose weight but what is truly the right way for me to maximize weight loss for me!!!
What kind of a "intake" plan should I be on.
What kind of a exercise plan should I be on.
what kind of weight loss should I see for my body size....
and where do I get all the answers????
HELP????
What kind of a "intake" plan should I be on.
What kind of a exercise plan should I be on.
what kind of weight loss should I see for my body size....
and where do I get all the answers????
HELP????
Friday, March 27, 2009
Invitation...
I hope every one is doing well. I have invited a new friend to be apart of our blog. She is a friend of mine from high school.
Welcome Tina!!!
Also if you have any one you would like to add let me know. I will be happy to add them.
I know we have a few pregnant people out there and we are excited to hear any news about you and your babies..keep us updated!
lets kick this blog back into gear!!!
Welcome Tina!!!
Also if you have any one you would like to add let me know. I will be happy to add them.
I know we have a few pregnant people out there and we are excited to hear any news about you and your babies..keep us updated!
lets kick this blog back into gear!!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
{Kicking} excuses to the curb
Christina caught a nasty flu bug and since she has not been swimming the past two weeks, neither have I. Such a slacker I am! I was actually thinking of cancelling my gym membership since I was not using it like I should. I just was getting way too tired at the end of the night to gear up and go swimming at 8pm. After a day of picking up toys and cleaning, my back hurts and I feel like my hips are going to give out on me. And of course that lovely sciatic nerve shooting lightning blots down my leg adds to the fun. If you see me flinch or spaz while changing position or just walking... you know I have just been stuck my lightning. LOL
Then I had the lovely idea. I have been doing some babysitting for a girl in my ward with the idea that we would swap. Well, duh, it occurred to me that when I drop of Jaylin for preschool in the morning that I could have Tess watch Nolan during that time and I could swim. ( and skip the child care fee at the gym) I have energy at the first part of the day, and better yet, that is a perfect time for her to watch Nolan. Woo hoo!
Lesson learned: when you start to make excuses for not jumping in the pool or pounding the pavement... something has to change. And a little prayer helps to spark those answers that are easily right in front of you.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
slowly but surely...
I can tell I am slowly loosing by the way my close fit but, I have yet to get a set routine in. I am cleaning a lot more house and I am a lot more busy. I have noticed more energy and that I am getting more things accomplished. It might help that I bruised my tail bone and it hurts real bad to sit!!!
I haven't seen a lot of you in a while. I know that some are just maintaining and some are just trying to survive life...and some are about to explode (one more month Sara) but I miss the ideas and just knowing that you are out there.
Know that you are helping me just by getting on here and venting life and talking about every day struggles... if you pregnant which 2 of you are please talk abut strength and weaknesses with that. I just need people out there!!!!
I hope you are all well out there!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
That which does not kill me...
There is a quote that I like; "That which does not kill me, will only make me stronger!" Well I have to tell you that today at work was straight from HELL!!!! The minute I got to my machine I got jumped on (and not by my supervisor) and the day went down hill from there. My CD player broke and I just felt like some one had pissed in my cheerios and I didn't appreciate it.
Especially because right now I am going out of my way and stepping up to try to make sure that both the cotton and the Silque lines get there work out. I am constantly being told that I am not fast enough and that they need more work out of me. I already run well over 100% and I don't know how much faster I can go. Not only does my shoulder stop me at times because of the Arthritis in it, but having had a Gastric Bypass and the diet that I am on makes it very difficult to have the energy that I need to push through the work days some times.
I don't feel very appreciated right now and it makes me upset; but I guess that there is nothing I can do about it. I just need to go to work every day and do the best that I can and remember that there is one who appreciates my hard work and that the way that other people think and feel about me doesn't matter.
So..."That which does not kill me, will only make me stronger!" is going to be my Mantra and maybe I will help me get through the rest of my week!
Thank you for letting me vent I fell a little better! Lots of Love
Especially because right now I am going out of my way and stepping up to try to make sure that both the cotton and the Silque lines get there work out. I am constantly being told that I am not fast enough and that they need more work out of me. I already run well over 100% and I don't know how much faster I can go. Not only does my shoulder stop me at times because of the Arthritis in it, but having had a Gastric Bypass and the diet that I am on makes it very difficult to have the energy that I need to push through the work days some times.
I don't feel very appreciated right now and it makes me upset; but I guess that there is nothing I can do about it. I just need to go to work every day and do the best that I can and remember that there is one who appreciates my hard work and that the way that other people think and feel about me doesn't matter.
So..."That which does not kill me, will only make me stronger!" is going to be my Mantra and maybe I will help me get through the rest of my week!
Thank you for letting me vent I fell a little better! Lots of Love
Monday, February 9, 2009
I have a GOAL!!
So my goal is to loose between 50 and 90 LBS by September. I plan to walk and work out at home...so I am going to need support from you all! The reason I am trying to loose it all is because I want to try and have one last baby before I am over 35. That is just a personal goal age!
I have to get down so...
#1 I need to be healthy
#2 if i loose weight I may not have a clotting issue
#3 I will have more energy when i am pregnant
#4 I need to be more comfortable in my own skin!
#5 if I am exercising now i should be able to keep it up after I get pregnant.
#6 I need to loose weight to have more energy with my kids now while they are young!
So Any support will be Appreciated!!!
I miss you guys out there...How all are you of you doing????
I have to get down so...
#1 I need to be healthy
#2 if i loose weight I may not have a clotting issue
#3 I will have more energy when i am pregnant
#4 I need to be more comfortable in my own skin!
#5 if I am exercising now i should be able to keep it up after I get pregnant.
#6 I need to loose weight to have more energy with my kids now while they are young!
So Any support will be Appreciated!!!
I miss you guys out there...How all are you of you doing????
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The moving work out...
well I can say that moving and unpacking and having a bigger house are a big work out for me~ the moving was busy and we moved moved moved. then unpacking and cleaning a bigger house makes me sweat and super busy. I can already feel more energy and I have lost a little weight. I hope that I can gt more exercise in as time goes. I am excited to see the changes!
How is every one else out there doing???
Thursday, January 8, 2009
On the Ball
Christina was a doll and dropped off this pregnancy exercise video that you do on top of those HUGE exercise balls, which I have. I have been walking on the treadmill, but if I go faster than a 3.0, I get that heavy feeling like my insides are going to fall out. (Moms out there, you know what I mean!) Anyway, swimming still works, but I have not been able to get to the gym as often as I would like since my hubby is out of the country at the moment. SO.... Christina has saved me with this video so at least I am getting some sort of exercise in. I am not worried about losing weight or anything like that right now of course, just hoping that I can stay strong and more flexible for the birth and afterwards. Of course, with it being cold and dark so early, I just want to hibernate with a good book. Now I have no excuse not to "get on the ball" and get my heart rate up for a 1/2 hour a day. Thanks Christina!
Friday, January 2, 2009
2009 Happy New Year
Hello.
I am going into the new year with great enthusiasm. I am so glad that Sara and I have been swimming together. It has motivated me to get my butt in shape. I am doing weight watchers and staying off of milk products. I have so much energy that I think I will explode outta my skin sometimes. But thank goodness I have not.....On the days I don't swim with my swimming buddy Sara, I work out on the eliptical. I also spoke with a weight trainer at 24 hour to do a buddy weight training session with Sara but since she is prego we can't do it together. So I took a bold step and stepped it up a notch and purchased 10 weight training sessions 5 weeks ago. Don't tell my hubby. I meet with Brittany (Trainer) Once a week. She kills me and I feel like Barfing but I keep on pushing thru the barfiness. Sometimes the pain in my feet have made me cry too , but my determination and praying gets me thru. It is Biggest Loser at 24. When I leave there feeling like my fat is going to fall off I feel great...My trainer gives me detailed homework for the rest of the week.
Yesterday she just told me she wants to track what I eat so she can be my Nazi life coach. ( By the way she is getting her masters right now for life coaching) I scored!!! So yeah I may be in pain and all that stuff but I feel great. I will keep you all informed how things are going. I don't know how much weight I have lost but I am going back to the WW meetings tomorrow morning at 6:30am in Campbell. This will help me know what I am losing.
Happy New Year,
Sharkbait
I am going into the new year with great enthusiasm. I am so glad that Sara and I have been swimming together. It has motivated me to get my butt in shape. I am doing weight watchers and staying off of milk products. I have so much energy that I think I will explode outta my skin sometimes. But thank goodness I have not.....On the days I don't swim with my swimming buddy Sara, I work out on the eliptical. I also spoke with a weight trainer at 24 hour to do a buddy weight training session with Sara but since she is prego we can't do it together. So I took a bold step and stepped it up a notch and purchased 10 weight training sessions 5 weeks ago. Don't tell my hubby. I meet with Brittany (Trainer) Once a week. She kills me and I feel like Barfing but I keep on pushing thru the barfiness. Sometimes the pain in my feet have made me cry too , but my determination and praying gets me thru. It is Biggest Loser at 24. When I leave there feeling like my fat is going to fall off I feel great...My trainer gives me detailed homework for the rest of the week.
Yesterday she just told me she wants to track what I eat so she can be my Nazi life coach. ( By the way she is getting her masters right now for life coaching) I scored!!! So yeah I may be in pain and all that stuff but I feel great. I will keep you all informed how things are going. I don't know how much weight I have lost but I am going back to the WW meetings tomorrow morning at 6:30am in Campbell. This will help me know what I am losing.
Happy New Year,
Sharkbait
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Chocolate Pumpkin cupcakes and Taco Soup
Taco Soup
This is a Weight Watcher recipe. But don't tell your family and they will never know!
½ lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Mix
1 package Taco Seasoning Mix
1 14-oz can tomato sauce
3 (15 oz each) cans S&W Chili beans (I used Sunny Select brand at Lucky's)
1 lb frozen corn
1 4-oz can diced green chilies
2 cups water
Brown ground beef in large stock pot. Drain fat. Add onion, cook 2 minutes. Add both dry mixes and 2 cups water. Stir well. Add remaining ingredients. Cook 5 minutes.
** of course you normally eat taco soup loaded with sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips, but this is good enough by itself!
1 cup = 2 points
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Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins – So good!!!!
Another Weight Watcher recipe. But once you add the cool whip your secret is safe!
1 box Devil's Food cake mix
1 15 oz can pumpkin
2/3 cup water
Mix all together with beater for 1 minute. Use muffin papers in your muffin pan. Should be able to get 24 muffins. Bake per box instructions. Top with 1 tablespoon fat free cool whip.
1 muffin = 1 point
Swimming buddy
So I got myself a swimming buddy. Christina and I will be swimming together on Wed and Fri nights at the gym near my house. Our plan is to swim for a 1/2 hour with our rates up up up. Christina has this cool watch thing called Polar that tells her what her heart rate is so that she can easily tell whether she is in her target heart rate or not. I am hoping I will keep up with the swimming throughout my pregnancy so that I can keep my back strong and well, it just feels good to be in water when you are pregnant.
Our goal is twice a week, and maybe in a month or so if we keep that up, we might change it to three times a week. I have a treadmill at home that I need to get on it, now that it is set up in our new house. Christina has an elliptical machine that she has a goal to use on the days we are not swimming.
Our goal is twice a week, and maybe in a month or so if we keep that up, we might change it to three times a week. I have a treadmill at home that I need to get on it, now that it is set up in our new house. Christina has an elliptical machine that she has a goal to use on the days we are not swimming.
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