closer to mini-goal

I'm getting closer to my mini-goal of having my drivers license tell the truth.

Another Podcast

There is another podcast that I like:

Nutrition Diva's Quick and Dirty Tips for Eating Well.


http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289338154

% for this week

Loss for this week: 1.48%

Total loss: 8.74%

Percent of original weight: 91.26%

(change from last week: 1.37%)

Day Off?

Do you get to cheat if your dog gets skunked? It just seems fair.

Podcasts

You can get podcasts of Jillian Michaels' radio program from itunes. It is almost hidden, you won't find it searching by her name. You have to search for "KFI AM 640". The program is just called "Sunday", but if you click on the Sunday show, it will list the hosts by name. I really like her show, it is very informative and not as commercial as the Biggest Loser.

currently reading: The Amazing Adventures of Diet Girl

I am currently reading "The Amazing Adventures of Diet Girl" but the U.K.'s cover is way better:

Mini-Goal:

My mini-goal is to weigh the same as the State of Illinois thinks that I do by Easter.

We are not really supposed to tell the truth on our driver's license, are we?

A few years ago, when I went to renew my license, the guy asked me if I needed to update anything, "such as height or eyecolor..."

super-bowl snack?

I guess it is super bowl time...

Half-Assed by PastaQueen

I just finished "Half-Assed" by Jeanette Fulda. It was pretty good, if someone wants to borrow it.

The "eww, get this off my tongue" award

The award goes to the big blob of bland that is "Health Valley Fat Free Black Bean & Vegetable Soup".

Does "bland" have a taste? It sure seemed to. I couldn't get the tast of bland off of my tongue.

% for this week

loss for this week: 1.19%

total loss: 3.75%

percent of original weight: 96.25%

I have a feeling that someone is following me...

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/32899

Green Shirt Guy

Sometimes, when I work out on the elliptical machine, I keep it interesting by picking a runner to use as a timer. Today I would "sprint" for the amount of time it took green shirt guy to run one lap around the gym. This is a good way to keep my mind off of the time. Since I can only see half the gym from my machine, it adds some suspense. The only problem is: what if green shirt guy decides to go home? I would be hanging on for dear life. "Come on, green shirt guy! You're killing me."
The last "sprint" today was loooong. Green shirt guy decided to start walking to cool down. I just about went crazy, but I felt good afterwards.

The Rusty Armidillo Diet

The Rusty Armadillo Diet:

2 tacos
+ rice & beans
+ 2 Corona Light (or 3, I lost track)
+ chips & salsa
-----------------
= 2 pounds lost

weird

I found it - the 9 steps to losing weight!

9 easy steps to losing weight:

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2009/01/05/090105sh_shouts_ozols

not a great week for me

not a great week for me:

I actually gained .06% this week, but I am still down 2.56% from the beginning. I have some catching up to do.

Percent of original weight: 97.44%

A review of bodybugg:

http://wwchallange.blogspot.com/2008/01/bodybugg-review.html

It is way too expensive for me, but it sounds interesting.

yikes!

Yikes!
I've gained a pound since Sunday morning and I have been so good.

Healthy Eating

It seems that this time of year everyone wants to eat healthy.
The dogs got into the oatmeal yesterday and skipped the high-fat crackers.
They started with the regular pasta. I think that they stopped when they realized that it wasn't whole wheat.

Favorite 60 minute workout mix

Favorite 60 minute workout mix:

Energy - The Apples in Stereo
Nowheres Nigh - Parts & Labor
I'm Your Villain - Franz Ferdinand
Here It Goes Again - O.K. Go
U-Mass - Pixies
Don't Crash the Car Tonight - Mary's Danish
Icky Thump - The White Stripes
Go! - Tones On Tail
Pay to Play - Nirvana
El Matador - Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
E-Pro - Beck
I Believe in Miracles - The Ramones
Debaser - Pixies
Wave of Mutilation - Pixies
State of Love and Trust - Pearl Jam
Darts of Pleasure - Franz Ferdinand
Gouge Away - Pixies
You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb - Spoon

Loss for this week: 2.62%

Percent of original weight: 97.38%

note to self:

MUST drink more water!

1.37% so far...
(at half week point)

really old weight-watchers recipe cards:


http://www.candyboots.com/wwcards/fluffymackpudding.html

Souped-up Green Beans

1/2 pound fresh green beans
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup liquid reserved from the beans
1 tablespoon salt-free chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon butter-flavored granules
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
Pam cooking spray


In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add the green beans and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium; cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid and set aside.

Spray the inside of a medium heavy skillet with nonstick vegetable cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the beans, onions, bell pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the reserved liquid, bouillon and butter-flavored granules; cook for 1 minute longer, then stir in the green onions and basil. Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 3 people
57 cal per serving
1 gram Fat per serving