Weekly Weigh In/ My New Obsession/ Ukrops 10K/ Recipe of the Week

Weekly Weigh In: It's Goin' Down

 

 

 

I am happy to say that not only did I lose 1 lb, my whole Summertime Fine crew lost this week.  I really want to reach my goals, but it makes me feel even better when I can encourage others to reach theirs as well.  I create weekly challenges for us to earn points toward a grand prize in April, but it takes more than a prize to motivate some of us.  I am far behind the pack this time around, but I'm focused now and I'm loving this new attitude.  Thank you Lord for a breakthrough.



My New Obsession: Uh-Oh

 

I was determined to find another option for breakfast besides Apple and Oats Porridge and Almased shakes.  I went to my healthy Food Lion store in Brandermill (16 miles from my home) to see what they had on the organic aisle.  That's where I found Special K had a 2 for $5 sale and I grabbed the Vanilla and Almonds,  and Cinnamon and Pecan cereal.  OMG, heaven in a bowl.  At only 110 calories per serving (3/4 cp), you can eat it for breakfast or as a snack.  Special K actually promotes it as a meal replacement for each meal, but I'm a snacker so this is just another 110 cal treat for me.   If I got tired of 3 Bean Chili, I would double up on a bowl for dinner (220 calories folks).  So breakfast was cereal topped with bananas or sliced strawberries and blueberries and soy milk.  Sooo good.  I'm so serious about this one.  It is a healthier version of Frosted Flakes and a must try.



Ukrop's 10K: That's Six Miles People


My friend Tee suggested we join the race.  Registering is not what I'm scared of.  In fact, I have signed up for a few of these in my day, but actually getting off the couch and training is something I haven't done.  So it is 11 weeks till race day and I am determined to not embarrass myself in front of 30,000 people and God. 

I think the best thing about training will be getting new running shoes.  My current pair I've had for 5 years and have absolutely no traction anymore.  I don't plan on running this thing, so don't let the pic fool you.  I do plan on power walking to finish at an admirable time.  I will try to learn how to jog/walk on my journey as well.  Tomorrow is my first day of training which will consist of my Walk Away The Pounds DVD 2 mile/30min workout.  I'll do this M-F along with cross training at the gym Tues and Friday.  I hit the park track Saturday and Sundays with Tee, and for fun, I will try to get back into my line dancing class before they disown me at the club. LOL  Let's go.

 

 

Recipe Of The Week: I'm Feeling Tribal Today

 

I found this recipe while searching international vegan recipes.  Liberian Black-Eyed Pea Soup is a different twist to our traditional veggie soup.  I've learned that this continent uses spices that are unique to the regions and totally changes the taste of the soup from country to country.  I bet you can find many versions of black-eyed pea soups, but none quite like this one. =) 

 

http://www.food.com/recipe/liberian-black-eyed-pea-soup-455404