Confession.

Remember last week how I set some goals for myself?  It's time for a confession.  I have let things get in my way (bad M) and I have pushed stuff aside and ignored others.  Since last Thursday I have ran three days, a total of 7.05 miles, 40 minutes on cardio machines, and two fifteen minute weight circuits.  This isn't really burning the amount of calories that I need to see a change.  Next week I hope to do better.  Since I did skip some days this week so I plan to buckle down more and stick to working out 5 days. 

Pat on the back... I have cooked at home.... but it hasn't exactly been healthy.

 Trader Joe's crab cake, 1 tbl spoon tarter, beans, and 3/4 cup of rice.  Not too bad.

 Chicken, Ricotta, and Kale Pasta Bake.... found from Martha Stewarts "Everyday Food" Mag.

 It looked like it had a ton of cheese, but it was all 1% ricotta.  It needed some sauce (Sorry Martha)

 It was a rough day of let downs - Mimosas were in order.

 Pork Chops Normandy in the making. T was skeptical with mushrooms and apples.... but it was good!

Ta-da.  So should I quit my day job yet? jk. 

 Teryaki Chicken 

So we are improving since we didn't go out to eat (except with my grandparents - but they are the pickiest eaters in the world).... it's just slow.  I'm okay with that, remember, I want to make lifestyle changes and those don't exactly happen overnight.  I don't expect for our tastes to change drastically but I would like to start finding healthier alternatives to some of our favorites.  Our goal next week is to try a crock pot meal.... a healthy one.  I think we are going to do red beans and rice (86 the sausage and use ground turkey).  I'll let you know how that goes (T loves spice, I'm just getting my feet wet).