I fell off but I'm back

Okay so a lot has changed since I last posted. Let's start with the biggest thing I went to Dallas for training in the end of January. Came back and started to look for a new job. Found one and moved from NY to Indiana (Elkhart to be exact near Notre Dame University). Anyways I'm a General Manager, which brings a lot of responsibility. Anyways I'm really excited about my new found venture, but my health and weight loss has taken a toll. No excuse but I know I just need to get back on it. I have this week as I've been doing really well. I have been counting my points etc. My downfall right now is that I work about 12 to 14 hours so when I get up and come home, I don't want to work out. I'm going to eat right, and start to exercise when my life goes back to some what normalcy.

~Nathan
Let's eat and be healthy!

Sunday's Dinner

Last night was a pot luck dinner. As I'm going away tomorrow, I'm trying to use up my ingredients that will go while I'm away. Last night I had a "microwaved" baked potato with salt & pepper and spray butter. That along with a tomato cut up with FF Italian Dressing. I had a 4 oz Chicken Breast that I placed a little bit of Feta over it. Then in the freezer I had a piece of Turkey Enchillada Casserole. Sounds like a lot and it was but it was so good. Total meal was about 14 points.

Got to run and get ready for a half day at work, then back home to pack, eat, and bedtime.

"Let's eat and be healthy"

~Nathan

Am I On Plan?

Certainly have tried, but certainly have had a few set backs, but I'm still headed in the right direction. My workouts at the gym have increased to 1 hour eliptical and 30 minutes of doing situps. Working those rock solid flabby abs.....LOL....okay I had you going for a minute. I am not eating bad unless I don't plan.

Tonight I pulled Chicken and a piece of an turkey enchillada casserole I made a couple of weeks ago. We will see which one I eat tonight.

Take care....as this might be my last post till after Texas!

Remember "Don't Mess With Texas!"~Don't worry I plan on DOING just that!LOL

"Let's eat and be healthy"

~Nathan

T Minus 2 days

That is right only 2 days left till I hit the friendly skies and end up in Dallas TX. I can't wait to get out of the cold and into the warm sunny TX. Well I have cleaned my apartment to make it sparkle as mom will be taking care of my 2 babies....okay their cats Martin & Molly. But none the less. I have spent about 5 hours, and lots of sweat to get the job done. Now I'm done, but still have to run and do laundry. I'm running around to get everything done before I leave for Texas.

"Let's eat and be healthy"

~Nathan

P.S. I will have pics from my trip posted in February, so stay tune!

Huge Non Scale Victory

I went to see the Dr. on Thursday afternoon after having a minor headache about two hours after taking my medication. The only appointment I could get was in the afternoon. Megan who is one of the assistants to the Office Manager (who I admire deeply...LOL) told me why don't we do all your blood work on Thursday as well. Wait that means you have to fast since 6am. I told her I would be fine with making that sacrifice as long as we could get everything done. I agreed and took the appointment. My doctor was so impressed with my weight loss. She told me keep it up. That isn't the NSV, what is......she took me off half of the medication that I took for my High Blood Pressure. My pill I took had 2 medications in it. So I still take one pill but it only has half the medication in it. YEAH for me....huge non scale victory.

"Let's eat and be healthy"

~Nathan

T Minus 10 Days

And I will be in Dallas TX for my Hilton Training. I can't wait, was a refreshing moment that will be as I can't stand the cold weather. I'm really excited and it is T Minus 12 days till I go to San Antonio and see my friends that I left behind. We will ROCK SAN ANTONIO.....!!!!!!!

"Let's eat and be healthy"

~Nathan

Non Official WI

I weighed in today at my apartment like I always do on Wednesday's. I have gained weight last week, and I can't continue that, as I have done so well. Today I hopped on the scale to find out that I've lost 2.4lbs already as I'm 285 even. That is great, and who knows by next Wednesday. It is more of a reason to stay OP.


"Let's eat and be healthy"

~Nathan

Breakfast/Lunch 1/16/09

I guess after posting that I should include the other two meals....right

Breakfast

2 portions of instant oatmeal with added cinnamon

Lunch

Toss Salad with balsamic dressing Wishbone spray
WW Yogurt
Apple
Italian Skillet 2 portions but only 5.5 points got to love that....it was so good as the flavors got to sit.....I think that is one of my fav new dishes....quick, simple, yet delicous!

Enjoy!

"Let's eat and be healthy"

~Nathan

Dinner Tonight 1/16/09

I decided I would have

2 5oz grilled chicken
1 large bake potato nothing in it
1 garden salad with green leaf, tomato, and a couple of croutons for good measure. I used my balsamic vingarette dressing that I make.

MMMM it was so tasty!

Quick, simple, and yet delicious!!!!!

"Let's eat and be healthy"

~Nathan

Dinner Tonight...NO Cookbook needed

I wanted to use what I had in the house. We use to do this a lot when I worked in the restaurants. We would make specials with items that we had, and never would purchase items.

Here we go:

Oven Fries:

8 oz of Potatoes
1 t Olive Oil
Sprinkle Kosher Salt
Sprinkle Black Pepper
Sprinkle Garlic Powder
Sprinkle Onion Powder

Cut the potatoes into strips. Place the potatoes in a container (with a lid) and add seasoning and oil. Shake until the potatoes are coated. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes (or until cooked) at 375F.

It serves 2 people at 2 points per serving.

For the entree:

Stuffed Chicken with Veg

2-4 oz Chicken Breast (Skinless, Boneless)
2 small button mushrooms diced
1 celery stalk diced
1 carrot diced
1/4 onion diced
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 slice of Weight Watchers Bread
Sprinkle of Kosher Salt
Sprinkle of Black Pepper
Pam Spray

Take a medium skillet over medium heat, and add Pam Spray. Add mushrooms, carrot, celery, garlic. Saute for 5 minutes (this is optional, if you like your veggies a little more crunchy then don't do the saute part). Remove from heat, and place mixture into bowl. Take the slice of bread and add it to water, and let soak for 5 minutes. Squeeze out the water, and add to the veggie mixture. Mix the mixture along with seasonings. Now take your mixture and split into two parts and fill your two chicken breasts. Fold chicken breasts and pin closed with toothpicks. Take a medium skillet over medium heat, and wait until it is hot. Spray the Pam Spray and immediately place the chicken into the skillet. Cook on all 2 sides, for no more than 3 minutes per side for a total of 6 minutes. Now take it off the heat, and place the 2 chickens onto a cookie sheet and place in the oven for about 15 minutes or until cooked at 375F.

Enjoy!

This serves 2 people and it is only 3 points per serving or 6.5 points for both pieces of chicken.

"Let's eat and be healthy"

~Nathan