let us

Each day we are faced with the same thing. Ourselves. And without realizing it we start each day with a choice. The choice to do something different. To challenge ourselves in ways we never have. To show ourselves what we are made of. To become what no one thought we would ever be. To be stronger than we ever thought possible. To go above an beyond. To be different.

Being comfortable is the worst place to be. We don't want to move. We like it.

Lets get uncomfortable. Lets shake things up. Lets change.

training

This week I've run a total of 8 miles.

4 miles at a time.

feels good.

10k challenge!

On february 2nd I will be running a 10k.

I challenge anyone to join me in this run.

Walkers are welcome too.

Join me as I journey.

Run/walk anywhere at anytime. Inside or out. 6.4 miles on the 2nd of february.


Leave me a comment if you plan to join.

Work it .

I'm a work in progress

Lately I've been doing my own thing. Taking a break from the "social dieting". I felt it was time to get back to the basics. Back to why I decided to change. Although others are helpful. I felt it best to take some time for me.

What I found was remarkable. The thing that keeps me going the most in my new lifestyle. Is.. me. I am my best motivation.

I decided to change from my overeating addictive lifestyle because I didn't want to live that way any longer. I wasn't happy. I couldn't breath. I felt out of control. Its good to remind myself how far I've come. And to be proud of who I am.

I have had the hardest time losing weight in the last 5 months. Part of it, is my motivation was partially my wedding. I didn't even realize how much motivation it was. To be a skinny bride. I was fully devoted to getting to my goals. Now that I've become a healthier weight. I feel good. But.. I know I am still not at the place I desire.

I use to think that was a number. Although the number is important. I have also discovered that the way I view myself needs to change. I don't weigh 204 pounds and I am not that person any more. My insides haven't caught up with the outside.

I'm a work in progress. And I will be that way. For the rest of my life.

What I am learning is to be devoted and hard working, without being too hard on myself. I feel excited for what's to come as I learn & lose all at the same time.

cupcake fairy

today I wish.

A little fairy delivered cupcakes whenever you wanted one.


And of course they are calorie free.

New recipeeeee!

BBQ chicken in the crock pot. I cooked this Today. I made it up as I went and it was yummy.

4-6 chicken thighs, on the bone.
Sweet baby rays BBQ sauce
1 fresh onion
enriched white rice or brown rice
steamfresh microwavable corn (vegetable of choice)


step 1: Make sure chicken is fresh or almost thawed. Remove skin from chicken. (this decreased the amount of grease in juice, also less fat)

step 2: Put chicken in crock pot on low. If chicken is fresh add small amount of water to keep chicken from sticking.

step 3: season chicken using small teaspoon of "Jane's crazy mix up salt" or salt and pepper.

step 4: While chicken cooks, cut up half an onion. Place 2-3 slices of onion on top of eat slice of chicken.

step 5: allow chicken to cook for 2 hours. When chicken begins to turn white. Remove juices from crock pot leaving small amount to prevent sticking.

step 6. coat each piece of chicken with Sweet baby rays bbq sauce. Let cook 2 more hours or until chicken is no longer pink.

step 7. Prepare rice according to direction on box 1/2 to an hour to serving the meal.

step 8. Once rice is finished mix rice into the juices in crock pot. Add more bbq sauce to desired taste. Rice should look pinkish with BBQ chicken flavor. Let rice and chicken cook for about 10 minutes.

step 9. Scoop rice out of crock pot. Lay chicken on top of rice with onions on top of chicken as garnish. Serve with desired vegetable on side.

My chicken cooked in about 4 hours. I cooked 4 thighs for 2 people.

I also cooked baked apples as a side dish with the corn.

Pineapple would also go well for more of a summer dish.