Weigh-In Wednesday (a day late!)

WOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!

Weight: 233.9 (-1.4 lbs)
BF Weight: 99.3
BF%: 42.5
Body H2O: 41.9%
Bone Mass: 7.1%

Oh man!!!  I am .5 lbs away from being the lightest since being pregnant for Noah!  YES!  I am so freaking PUMPED!!!

Oh man, do I need this http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/the-new-superfoods/?sssdmh=dm17.725539&esrc=nwfitdailytip030614.  #2 is beer?!?!  YES!  All things in moderation though, right?  I've never tried Safflower Oil, but I love everything else on that list.  Why am I not eating them all day every day?

I have been so tired lately, almost to the point where I'm feeling quite lethargic and nap a lot....more than I should.  I'm wondering if maybe my thyroid isn't a bit off.  Tests showed years ago hypothyroidism, but I've not taken meds for that in YEARS and tests showed I was within normal ranges.  Not sure what to think about it but maybe it's worth calling the ol doc.

The ball.  Now don't let your minds go into the gutters :-)  The workout ball http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/express/ab-toning-stability-ball-workout/?sssdmh=dm17.725541&esrc=nwfitdailytip030814.  I had one before and it was more of a dust collector than anything.  I'm getting another one, though.  We did some really cool stuff in step class one night with it and I could really feel it the next morning.  Look out MC Sports.  Here I come!

And for the busy parent who doesn't have lots of time to spend in the kitchen http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/fast-food-recipes/?sssdmh=dm17.726961&esrc=nwfitdailytip031014#page=1.  First one, banana oatmeal pancakes - YUMM!!!  I'll take some now!

Have an amazing weekend!  Tomorrow is Friday - TGIF!

Playing Catch-Up!

PLEASE please please forgive me for being absent from you for soooo long!  I've been really off lately, so I've got some catching up to do!

I had a GREAT week where I was down 4.6lbs!!!  I really rocked it that week!  I was pretty nervous because I had eaten a good deal of cake!  The next week I was up 1.7lbs (I think the cake caught up to me!) and here are my results from last Wednesday.....

Weight: 235.3 (-1 lb)

BF Weight: 99.5

BF%: 42.3%

Body H2O: 42%

Bone Mass: 7.1

And of course, tomorrow is weigh in again!  I'm in a group of women doing a biggest loser thing and we've lost 70 lbs in 5 weeks!  We are kicking ass and taking names!

I've stepped back from my step class, no pun intended.  With my first 5K coming up in May, I wanted to focus more on running.  Not that continuing with step would have held me back, but I am trying to find that balance between getting to the gym more and making sure I am not pushing my family to the side.  I know I need to make time for me, and I enjoy my time working out, but I also know that if I make big changes, I tend to freak out and quit.  So I need to make small changes.  I was really proud of myself because I went 3.4 miles on the elliptical in 25 minutes the other day!  I have to run a couple errands tomorrow morning after I drop the boys off at preschool then I'm hitting the elliptical. Can't wait for it to be nice out so I can start training outside.  Although, it was beautiful today!  It was at least 46!

One of my favorite kitchen items is my crock pot!!!  I love it!  You throw a few things in, let it cook for 4-6 hours and BOOM - dinner!  Here is a link to an article from Fitness Magazine (which I LOVE by the way, SPW!) and I can't wait to try some of them.  That pulled chicken sandwich looks delish!  http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/easy-healthy-slow-cooker-recipes/?sssdmh=dm17.723263&esrc=nwfitdailytip022214

One of my biggest challenges has been healthy snacking.  I am trying to make sure I snack on things high in protein and fiber.  I don't really care for cottage cheese, but I could these little cottage cheese mix-in things with fruit in the store and they are incredible!  I even let Nick eat one the other day :-)  I also love cheese and yogurt.  My new fav go-to snack is the chobani flips.  I can't get enough of the key lime one!  Here are some great tips for eating healthier!  http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/nutrition/15-ways-to-eat-healthy/?sssdmh=dm17.724422&esrc=nwfitdailytip030214

Guilty!!!  I'm not a good stretcher because I just don't know what to do!  I know it sounds really insane like "Mandi, how do you NOT know how to stretch?" and the answer is I just don't!  This link has helped me a lot!  http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/tips/quick-tricks/flex-time-stretching-guide/?sssdmh=dm17.725538&esrc=nwfitdailytip030514#page=1

Ok, I see this post getting longer and longer so I will save some for tomorrow when I get on here and post my wednesday results!

Be the best you that you can be!