My SWEET new Addiction! mmm...

Ok- I have a new addiction thanks to Hungry Girl! It's the Kashi Honey Sunshine Cereal! It is TASTY!!! Splash a little ICE COLD ALMOND BREEZE on it along with a little HAZELNUT COFFEE MATE (sugar free, of course) and voila! You've got a sweet crunchy treat for less than 200 calories! It actually tastes a LOT like Captain Crunch! Yumm! Yeah, I had 2 bowls of it tonight for dinner. . .

And more exciting news from the HG front- Laughing cow cheese is launching NEW flavo'flaves in JUNE! I can't WAIT! I LOVE those hilarious wedges! There is going to be a new blue cheese flavor, a mozzarella something-or-rather as well as a kickin' queso flave. Mmmm... My mouth is watering & I can't hardly wait! Oh! And did I mention that they are all LIGHT too! Dah- the most important part! I giggle with anticipation of the new laughing cow~

"Excuse me, Miss. . . Do you have this in a size 4?!?!"

I have never in my life uttered those words. . . UNTIL YESTERDAY!!! At 5'8" tall, I've never in my life (since I WAS 4!) worn a size 4 but yesterday I went shopping for new work pants and the 6's were just too big! I was actually giggling to myself in the dressing room and crying tears of JOY! No, not really crying, but pretty Freaking excited!

I'm still doing all the crazy things to maintain my weight loss but have not been intentionally trying to lose more weight. I was happy to be a size 6. But I was still working hard to maintain that- maybe a little too hard!

Also- I wanted to just talk for a second about hormones. The more and more I read and learn about hormones, the more I realize how much they play a huge part in weight loss & overall health and well being. About 3 weeks ago I went to see my doctor- During an evaluation in her office she asked me some personal questions & recommended that I use prescription strength testosterone for my energy and sex drive. And I've really noticed a difference already! She also put me on progesterone for the 2nd 1/2 of my cycle to help with PMS. So far, so good! : )

So alas- yet another thing that I deal with. . . . outta' control hormones. But I feel I'm one step closer to feeling my BEST!

HaPpY B!r+#d@Y to ME!

Yesterday I celebrated my 31st Birthday! It was a great day! I started the day off with a 5mile run in 30* weather. And even though I haven't ran since Fall, I'm happy to report that I did GREAT! At 31, I am in the best shape of my life. I'm a little sore today because like i said, I haven't ran since fall but overall feel great!

I celebrated my birthday with some close friends & my husband at one of our favorite restaurants. We indulged in all the fine things in life. And even had my favorite- cake with butter cream frosting. But there's no guilt on my birthday!

I am also to report that for the first time in my life I feel good about myself and about my body. No, I'm not a size 2 or a swimsuit model. But I work hard to maintain a size 6 & feel good about my abilities in the gym. All the calorie counting & buckets of sweat is paying off! I will continue to strive for perfection- although perfection may never be reached, there's not harm in trying.

Continuing my fitness & health goals with working out, eating clean, & getting "wrapped up" as often as possible!

Life is good.

OOO 0n!on R!nGs! OOO

Here is a recipe for Killer Krispy O Rings! Low Cal! Low Fat! Super Crispy! And GOOOOD FOR YOU! (in moderation of course!)

You will need:

Onions

Skim Milk

Whole wheat flour
Egg whites WHIPED
Panco bread crumbs whole wheat
Sray with olive oil cooking spray

Cut & seperate Onions and soak in skim milk for a few minutes

Dip onion is Whole wheat flour
Then dip in Egg whites WHIPED
Dip in Panco bread crumbs whole wheat (I like to add some garlic & onion salt to the bread crumbs)

Put onion rings on cooking rack on cookie sheet (line with tin foil for easy clean up)
Pray with olive oil cooking spray
Bake at 450* until golden brown & crispy! EnjoY!

dipping sauce

L/F mayo
liquid smoke
tabasco sauce
salt pepper