Friday Weigh In....

I can't believe I'm at the final weigh in for March already!! Seriously, where does the time go?? I'm happy to say that at least I managed to end the month on a positive note! Sure I didn't meet half (ok...any) of the goals that I set for myself this month, but hey... there's always tomorrow AND the entire month of April to get it together!!

TODAY   -  .6

(thats a whole half pound right there...plus some!! BAM!)

Mail Call

Yesterday, after a long day of work AND school... I came home and Mr.M uttered those magical words that all women love to hear....

"A package came for you today...it's on the couch!!"

Instant. Happiness.

Inside of that white bubble envelope was a mountain of new undies (that I got a GREAT deal on at Victorias Secret) and TWO secret rewards cards worth $10, $50, $100, or $500 off of my next order.  Of course I'm sure mine will only be worth $10 each but even still that means twenty dollars worth of free stuff and ultimately a total make-over of my underwear drawer!!  Yayyy for great deals!!

Also included in the loot for the day was a free sample of skin brightening serum that I'm really excited to try AND a coupon to try out Kraft Fresh Takes for FREE!!!! It kinda looks like shake n bake (a favorite in our house) but the gourmet, all grown up version (with cheese and seasonings and bake-y crunchy goodness).  Even Mr. M is excited for this! I'll be sure to report back once we try it!

Today was a good day!

Impromptu Dinner....

Tonight was leftover night at home. While Mr. M finished up some wings from last nights dinner out, I decided to get a bit creative with my meal...while sure the idea may not be original, the end result was delicious.
I used a bunch of things that I had in the fridge, freezer, and cabinet and came up with....

CHICKEN SAUSAGE RIGATONI. 

A blend of onions, broccoli, chicken Italian sausage, rigatoni, and spaghetti sauce.

I started with some chopped onions

(which I sauteed in a pan with non-stick cooking spray and PLENTY of spices, I used garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, pepper, & paprika-you can use whatever you like or have on hand)

Then I added some frozen broccoli

I let this all cook down until tender and boiled 2oz of rigatoni while I waited.

Next came 3/4 cup of jarred spaghetti sauce and 1 link of chicken Italian sausage thinly sliced.

(I used sausage flavored w/ pesto and HIGHLY recommend it, plus it's only 3 pts+ per link!!)

Once everything is hot...toss with your pasta, sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and serve!

This makes a HUGE portion (I couldn't eat it all!!), tastes great, and can be altered to use ingredients that you already have in the house! And if you are wondering... the WHOLE meal is only 13pts+, which of course might change depending on what you use!!

ENJOY!!

Picture My Life....

(breakfast classic)

(that's an angry looking rain cloud right there)

(veggie goodness)

(I love when the trees start to bloom)

(walking to class)

(my GOURMET dinner!!! ha ha ha)

(starting my morning)

Looks like all I did this week was eat and go outside!! lol

Friday Weigh-In...

Today was my first official Friday weigh-in and I didn't lose ONE FREAKIN' OUNCE!!!!! BUT...
I didn't gain any either, so yay for maintaining.  I would have loved to have shown a loss, but we know how that goes. 
So I'm off to start my new WW week and hope that this change proves to be for the best.

TODAY   +/-  0

Dollar Tree Delights....

It was a BEAUTIFUL day today so I decided to venture out of the office during my lunch break....of course I ended up at one of my favorite stores......Dollar Tree.

Check out today's goodies.....

Did I mention that I looooove the $$ store?!?! lol

Wednesday Weigh-In

So after A LOT of thought about where I'm currently headed in my Weight Loss Journey...
I've decided to change my weigh in day to Fridays.

I just feel like in the end it'll be better for me, esp. since I tend to do most of my indulging on the weekends.  That means I'll have all of my weeklies to use AND the extra free-time to get in some much needed exercise.  So wish me luck....hopefully this will be just the change that I need.

Oh a side note...I peeked at the scale this morning (my normal weigh in day) and was down .4!!! WHOO HOO...again its not much but its a step in the right direction towards Fridays "official" weigh-in.


* I've also got a new plan...it still needs to be worked out a bit before I make it official, But it should help to keep me accountable and get me to where I NEED & WANT to be! *

It's Spring!!!

It really doesn't get better than this!!!

Picture my life....

(just what every girl needs...couture minnie ears!!)

(sometimes we all need a lil love)

(outside enjoying the weather)

(WW smartones PB cup sundae) 

(archive doors)

(I didnt want to, BUT I did!)

(so sweet & girly...my new nightgown!)

Dollar Tree Delights......

I LIVE on a budget and I ABSOLUTELY love a good deal....so its no surprise I am pretty much obsessed with my local dollar tree store!  I try to hit up the stores in my area at least a couple times a month because I never know what I'm going to find....look at the goodies I was able to snag tonight...

You know I'm excited right?!? LOL

If you are close to a dollar tree store, I suggest you go. NOW!

Wednesday Weigh-In

SSSOOOOO....

I actually managed to lose some weight this week, 1.4 lbs to be exact!! Yes, it wasn't a HUGE number but considering what and how I ate this week, I'll take it!!  I  REALLY need to break myself out of this never ending gain some, lose some cycle.  I've been on this roller coaster WAAYYY too long and its starting to make me sick.  I think I need to take a long hard look at my goals and basically just my day-to-day life in general.  Something has got to give and soon!! You would think as much as I hate being the size that I am, I would make more of an effort to change it!! SIGH.....here's to just TRYING next week...until I come up with a serious plan and start to stick to it, thats all I can do at this point!

TODAY     -1.4 lbs

TOTAL     I cant even remember...but its a negative number!! 

DATE NIGHT!

Sunday Mr. M & I headed downtown to Butcher and Singer for a celebratory date night. (We both recently got new jobs).  If you don't know, Butcher & Singer is probably one of the BEST steakhouses in the city and Mr. M is SERIOUS about his meat!!

I wanted to get cute so I put on a new dress... A sleeveless NY&CO number that I found at a discount clothing store at an AWESOME price..covered up with a long black cardigan..black knee high wedge boots..and of course no outfit is complete without perfectly matched accessories!!!

(dress photo from NY&CO website) 

The restaurant itself is pretty amazing, with high ceilings and huge chandeliers.

Talk about ambiance.....

We settled into our booth and placed our order.  Fried calamari and vegetables, Shrimp & Crab salad with fresh avocado and homemade dressing...and our MAIN COURSE....

Meaty perfection on a plate!

The perfect ribeye,-dry aged and cooked to a juicy medium rare with a side of Butcher's famous stuffed hashbrowns!

We of course finished with dessert.

Baked Alaska.  Sweet, melty, meringue-y goodness and the perfect ending to a perfect evening.

Picture My Life....

(relaxing)

(chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie)

(electric blue gel manicure....this is before I HAD to get it re-done!!)

(spicy salmon roll w/ brown rice)

(proof)

(greatest dollar store find EVER!!!)

(another FREE latte-thanks Dunkin!! ☺)

AND.....

This is why you shouldn't rush off to work in the morning......

At least they are sorta in the same color family. Sorta.

Spring Break Re-Cap....

Although I'm upset that I gained weight this week, I guess in the end it was well worth it!

Mr. M & I were able to get away and enjoy some much needed R&R in Atlantic City. 

Here are a few shots from the trip....Sorta like you were there with us!

(on our way....)

(Mr. M)

(the boardwalk)

(Caesar's)

(at dinner...look at those plates)

(this is why I gained weight this week!! lol)

(Harrah's)

(texting in the sunset)

(Trump Taj Mahal @ night)

Wednesday Weigh-In

I DON'T WANNA TALK ABOUT IT!!!

Lets just say after a weekend away....I'm paying for it!
But I'm committed to following the program all this week and hope that I can undo the damage that I've caused myself over the last few weeks!

Its a new day and I have a fly dress that I NEED to fit into...let's make it happen!

Back to Reality

So it's back to work for Mr. M & I today after our mini "spring break" get-a-way!

I am not happy about this! LOL,
I've already had two cups of coffee this AM and my eyelids are still heavy!
And to top it off, I'll be working late tonight.....*sigh*
Maybe I should just plug the coffee machine up at my desk!

Picture My Life....

As you know....I'm re-living my missed college years and am away on SPRING BREAK with           Mr. M this weekend!!!
So I'm giving you my week in pictures...work week edition (you know Monday-Friday)!! LOL

(things like this are exactly why I cant get any work done! lol)

(my cute lunch bag WITH a WW friendly lunch inside!!!)

(if I had one wish.....)

(city hall at night...in the rain)

(casual Fridays)