There are so many strategies you can dream up in your mind to find a new level of inspiration.

About three years ago I was on a weight loss adventure.  My peak happened at about 194 lbs.  I am getting close to that again.  Thanks GOD!  It took me two years to get there in that earlier adventure. 

This time I am ariving in about three and a half months.  That is what a contest can do for you!!!

Not to say that I have reached my goal!  Oh no, OH no!  I am now aiming for 173! 

Thanks Lighten-up!  I wouldn't be here with out you.

 

QH

   This contest is the "beez kneezz"!  Last week we all had dinner together at Cabannas'.  I mean dinner there is a delight in itself.  But with all the Lighten-up team there together it was even better. 

    I had a reunion with an old friend.  We were sharing recipe ideas and exciting events coming up in our lives.

    Now that we are past the 5% mark we get the membership to the Y too!!! Yikes - love it.

    This week my legs aren't quit as sore as they were. I have the weeding workout for my advantage now.  Wait - I guess must of will have that too.  LOL  Love to garden.  I live in a condo so, if you want a little gardening help let me know I will be there.

    Keeping in the "nutritional zone".

    Laura K. says some of us are posting recipes here so, I am going to put in one I found since becoming a part of the contest. 

It is called:             Warm Quinoa Salad.

quinoa : 1 cup
Water as an ingredient : 2 cup
Pepper, sweet, red, raw : 1/2 cup, chopped
Pepper, sweet, green, raw : 1/2 cup, chopped
Fat-free honey mustard dressing : 1/2 cup
Raisins : 1/2 cup
sea salt : 1/2 tsp
Cashew nuts, roasted (assume salted) : 1 cup
Onions, young green, raw : 1/2 cup, chopped Fresh Cilantro ½ cup chopped   Rinse the Quinoa in water. Then mix the 2 cups of water with the quinoa and cook according to the package directions.  After the quinoa cools add in all the other ingredients.  Add the cashews on top as a garnish over each serving.  4 servings Calories 363, 1 cup 9 g protein 60 g carb 10.5 g fat 2 g sat fat 0 mg cholesterol 435 mg sodium 4g fiber

 

I made it! I made it!!  

Now I get the Y membership.  Whoo hoooo!  I am getting into the pool! 

This last week was a tuff one.  Three Lean Living classes!  Plus my " whip cracking trainer Ken at Fitness 19!!  Oh My.  My thiegh is starting to feel better now but  it was so sore. 

What a mass of inspiration.  Thank you Lighten up!!

I don't know about anyone else but, I am excited to get weighed in on Saturday!  Time wise we are half way thru this adventure.  But for me, I feel like I am just getting into the "zone". 

My thought at this point is maybe getting more compeditive than I have been previously in this contest.  I am meeting my goals.  But, expecting to by-pass my goals. 

Pushing harder is starting to feel pretty good.

I was a little concerned when going on a nice little weekend getaway to Hershy PA. 

I was guarded!  I was very careful!  I found the fitness room in the place we stayed.  I took the steps instead of the elevator from the 5th floor!!!

 

Monday morning.......  same weight as Friday!!!

Whoo HOOOO.  Made it

 

Next Saturday's weigh in is comming.

Yes!  Hershey, Pennsylvania.  We are on a little getaway weekend to enjoy some time with friends.  We will be touring the Hershey museum and factory.  They say you can smell chocolate in the air.  I will soon know.  

But, really of all times to go to Chocolate USA......   I will be strong.

Cindy

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I am feeling like a compeditor these days.  Maybe that is the whole idea when you are in a contest!  It is terribly motivating.  I have been exposed to so many of my most favorite foods latley.  The Croation Lodge's strudel!  I had it right under my nose!  I could have had three pieces and took some home!!!!  Did not do it!  not one piese and not one taste!  Tonight -  ice cream cake!!! Not one bite!  I didn't have any carbs either.  Yike.