Working It All Out

Well I am happy to say that I CAN make it to Planet Fitness and back to work in an hour. Today I did the 30 minute circuit! If you havn't been to Planet Fitness in Corpus you should go check it out! They have everything you need for a successful workout!!!!! They have a 30 minute circuit which I will do Monday, Wednesday and Friday. And they have a 12 minute ab workout which I will combine with some elliptical work on Tuesdays and Thursday. I had forgotten how much I like to work out!!! I just hope I can move tomorrow!!!!!
Check out the planet fitness website. And not to brag! But The pictures on the web site were taken by your truly!!!!
http://planetfitness4.reachlocal.com/?scid=2417422&kw=5947661:4693&pub_cr_id=14491320237

White Chicken Chili

I haven't tried this but I think it sounds sooo yummy! And it's only 226 calories per serving!!!!

INGREDIENTS
1 T olive oil
2 lbs (32 oz) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 t salt
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t chili powder
1/8 t cloves, ground
1/8 t cayenne pepper
4 (15.5 oz cans) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
28 oz chicken stock, low sodium
2 c corn, frozen
2 (4 oz cans) green chilis
1 lime
3/4 c low fat, shredded monterey jack cheese 



DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and onion. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic cloves and spices, continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Add beans and stock. Stir and simmer for 25 minutes. Add corn and green chilis , continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze lime into chili. Serve with 1 tablespoon of cheese per cup of soup.
If you prefer a thicker chili, puree 1/4 of the soup before you add the corn.

Number of Servings: 12

All things Kiran

So I weighed my self today and the scale says I lost 5 pounds. This puts me (almost) back to where I started before the cruise! But still leaves me a long way from my goal! I have cut down on sweets (not an easy task with my family around the holidays) and I am eating smaller portions. I ALWAYS lose alot the first week I try to lose weight so the big test is seeing if it will continue.
My brother is down this week with his beautiful wife and their new baby. He is sooooo adorable!!!!! And such a sweet baby. I am going to try and post a picture but I am still figuring out this blog so bear with me. I also have some recipes I want to post so I will attempt this later in the week.
Email me and let me know what things you are trying and what is working!!!!!!

Diet Fail

Well. 2 days into my diet and  I realize that the week before Christmas is not the time to start a diet. My sister-in-law who is one of the best moms I know and looks absolutely amazing suggested I try the Jillian Michaels workout so I am going to purchase it tomorrow. She has an awesome blog called Scattered thoughts of a crafty mom http://scatteredthoughtsofasahm.blogspot.com/ check it out. She has great healthy recipes plus tons more of great ideas and useful information.
On a positive note  I did go to Planet Fitness and sign up. I plan to start Tuesday going during my lunch break.
Since Lexi seems convinced that I am having a baby I fell is is imperative that I actually do this!!!!! Email me with any great weight loss ideas you have!!!!

Delaney 7 years old

I stole this from my husband but it was so cute I had to share!

Delaney to me while getting up, "Where's Mom?" 
Me, "She went to work."
Delaney, "Aaww!, I didn't get to give her a kiss!"
Me, " I will give you a kiss."
Delaney, "That's Ok, Dad."

Day 1. Time to exercise!

So today I am starting my attempt to lose weight. For real this time! So I set my alarm for 5am and actually got out of bed when I heard a tiny voice (my 5 year old Lexi) say " Mommy please come back to bed, I'm cold without you." Soooo. I guess  I will try again tonight after work. Does Christmas shopping count as exercise?

Mi Vida Loco

Welcome to my crazy life. I am the mother of 4 kids ages 19, 15, 7 and 5. I recently turned 40 and I an trying to lose 25 - 30 pounds starting.....NOW!!! This is my blog. I am going to chronicle  the crazy stuff my kids say everyday andmy attempt to lose weight!
So strap on your safety belts....here goes!