Day 36

Weigh-in today: and I lost 2.8 pounds! I am exactly 175.0. After a one pound gain last week, I am happy!

Day 35

Feeling really good today, and motivated! Just consumed a fruit smoothie with 1 cup water, 1 banana, and 1/2 cup each of frozen blueberries and strawberries. Delicious! Now deciding what I want for lunch. I think I might just make a vegan version of Pasta Fajolie soup. I'm cold, and warm soup sounds yummy!

Update: I wasn't able to make my soup today. I need to pick up a couple ingredients at the store tomorrow. BUT, the UPS guy just came with my Zukay raw vegan salad dressings...only 5-10 calories per 2 TB! I'm so excited to try them. I will be having a BIG salad for dinner tonight! The hard part is deciding which of the 6 flavors to try first!

Day 34

This weekend has been good....very busy. Weigh-in is on Tuesday. I think I should see a loss, as long as I stay on track tomorrow. I found a restaurant nearby that has a vegetarian and vegan menu....and vegan sushi is on that menu!  Yummo!   I think I may be getting some takeout this week so I can try it!

Day 33

I bought Easter candy to put in a care package that I sent my husband's bestie who is in Iraq. I had some candy left over because not all of it fit in the box, and ended up munching on some. You see, that is EXACTLY why I do not even have junk food in the house! Haha. Anyway, I didn't go too overboard, and the candy is now gone. This morning I made a Chocolate Coconut Banana Fudge (Vegan). I got the recipe from one of the blogs listed on the right, can't remember which one, sorry! If good I will share the recipe! Hope everyone has a healthy weekend!

Day 31

I have been doing good. When I weighed myself this morning I lost that pound I gained for Tuesday's weigh-in, plus another 0.6. I was at 176.2 this morning. If I am able to stay on track I should definitely see a loss for the next weigh in. I'm off to have a salad now!

Day 30

The girls' normal nighttime routine is: getting their pj's on, brush teeth, 1-2 books each, then 1-2 songs each - and sometimes a foot or back rub while singing our songs. Yes, they take after mom and love their feet and back rubbed. As if this routine isn't grueling enough, I am now adding that they pick out their clothes for the next morning. I am so tired of fighting with them to get dressed, mostly Sophie. I think Ava is only starting to fight me because she sees big sister do it. It wasn't a big deal back in MI because I could drop them off whenever I wanted, just sometime between 9am and 10am. Now, school starts AT 9am. And anyone who knows me well, knows I hate being late. So it can be very stressful trying to get everyone out the door on time. We haven't been late yet, BUT, Sophie has gone to school once or twice (okay, maybe three times!) with a miss-matched outfit or unbrushed hair, because I simply didn't have time to argue with her. I don't like them going to school looking like scrubs either, so I have to find something that works for all of us. Hopefully if they pick out an outfit the night before, morning time will be a breeze.

BREAKFAST
Fruit Smoothie with one banana
and a cup of frozen mixed fruit
(pineapple, mango, strawberries, peaches) (210 cal)
This is my new favorite fruit smoothie! Soooo good!
Total calories = 210

Day 29

Well, I did gain, but not as much as I thought it would be. I'm up 1 pound. Had a bad and stressful week. Getting back on track today. :)

Another not-so-good morning with the girls not cooperating, so I ran out of the house without having breakfast. My goal this week is to drink more water!

LUNCH
Tofu Pad Thai (420 cal)
Total calories = 420

DINNER
Whole Wheat Organic Mac & Cheese (380 cal)
Guiltless Gourmet Chips (120 cal)
Organic Salsa (20 cal)
Total calories = 520

SNACK
Rice Dream Chocolate Pie (320 cal)
Total calories = 320

Grand Total = 1260 calories

Day 25

BREAKFAST
Green Smoothie (190 cal)
Total calories = 190

LUNCH
1 Cup Brown Rice (240 cal)
Kerala Vegetables (by Tasty Bite) (140 cal)
Total calories = 380

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