Add the Recipes, Subtract the Weight!!

Only a week since my last update!!! I'm getting better at this whole keeping up with blogging thing eh? Time seems to be flying by since we came back out to our new home in Nebraska after Christmas. I guess that's what happens when your working 50 hours a week, going to the gym and forming new friendships--I wouldn't change a thing about that. Being busy keeps my mind right and to me, that is what is most important when striving for success. Although things at work have been a bit stressful with the new position--I am really loving it. Everyone has been so kind and welcoming and I fall more and more in love with the brand every day. Even with my busy work schedule, we have been able to maintain our healthy eating habits during the week--and even on the weekends! We did order some Chinese food on Friday night after the long week--but we made wise choices and typically we would go out to eat both weekend nights--this week we kept it to one night. Saturday was taco night with crockpot chicken tacos--amazingly easy, yummy and super healthy! I weighed myself for the first time in 3 weeks yesterday and I am done a full EIGHT pounds simply from cutting back portions, eating right, and exercising. I was so encouraged by this that I went straight into the kitchen and chopped up fruits and veggies for the week. I love seeing that number on the scale drop, such a great feeling especially when you know that you truly deserve it because you have been working so hard. My new goal is to have a green smoothie for breakfast at least 3-4 days out of the week. I am considering saving up for a vitamix--the last time I attempted to blend kale in my ninja blender I experienced little pieces of NOT fully blended kale coming through my straw--not the best tasting smoothie by a long shot. With that being said, This week we tried some new recipes and had some that we keep repeating each week. I really am obsessed with the crock pot. It is so amazing to come home from work with a hot meal already done with NO prep. Love that. Here are some pictures of the recipes we tried this week. SO yummy! Enjoy! Until next time-- J

Lemon Basil Crockpot Chicken (see recipe on previous blog)

Deadwood walking trail--newly discovered behind my house:)

Grilled Brown Sugar Chicken with Broccoli and Sweet Potatoe

Organic Chicken and Veggie Stir-fry with veggie salad

Fridge stocked with healthy foods from Whole Foods! Free range organic chicken, fish, shrimp and produce!!

Low Fat Brown Rice Stir Fry with Wild Caught Shrimp and Veggies