Questions I have been asked a lot lately

Q: What workouts do you do?
A: In no particular order: treadmill, yoga, pilates,  the following Jillian Michaels DVD's; - yoga meltdown, Ripped in 30, 30 day shred,  extreme shed and shred. Playing with my grandson and nephew's.

Q: Whats on your workout playlist?
A: HA this question made me realize how trashy/angry my play list is. However those are the songs that get my feet moving so it is what it is, in random order a small sample:

1.  Play - David Banner
2. 2 Fingers David Banner
3. Funhouse P!nk
4. Crazy Bitch - Buck Cherry 
5. Breaking Dishes - Rihanna
6. Blow Me (one last kiss) P!nk
7. You Outta Know -  Alanis Morissette 
8. Crutch - Theory of a Deadman
9. Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
10. Slut Like you P!nk
11. For your Entertainment - Adam Lambert 

Q: Whats your secret in losing weigh?

A: SHHH don't tell anyone .... there is no secret - I have had the same person ask me the same question more often than I can count - Honestly you have to watch whats going in your mouth and move your feet! That's IT that's THE secret. 

Q: What do you do with your clothes that are now to big?
A: They are sitting in bags to go to Goodwill.

Q: Whens your next 5k?
A: In March, I am participating in the Diva Dash which is the ONLY all women 5k. Its a charity race that benefits girls self esteem programs in the area.

Q: How often do you work out?
A: I aim for 3 or 4 nights a week

Q: Whats your favorite gadget?
A: My Fitbit One


Anything you would like to ask?? Sound off in the comments or shoot me an email.

Superbowl recipe link up

The Superbowl is when a cheat day is needed diet wise.  I generally make Beer Cheese Soup which is served with Roast Beef Sandwiches - though one year we have Philly Cheesesteaks with it (hence the cheat day). There are a ton of recipes out there for Beer Cheese Soup - I find the simpler ones the better the soup - and forget that whole garnish with popcorn BS - nice big croutons are where its at...

This wonderful recipe for Beer Cheese Soup can be kept warm in a 3-1/2 to 4 quart crockpot if you stir it frequently. 

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup minced celery
• 1 cup minced carrots
• 1 onion, minced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 cups half and half
• 10 oz. bottle beer (non alcoholic works just fine)
• 10 oz. can condensed chicken broth
• 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• white cheese popcorn

Preparation:

In heavy stockpot, saute celery, carrots, and onion in butter until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add flour and cook with a wire whisk, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles, 4-5 minutes. Add half and half, beer, and chicken broth. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Then add cheese, salt and pepper and cook until soup is blended and cheese is melted. Serves 6

It was the end of the world that wasn't ....

So we are still here the earth is still rotating and the doomsdayers are figuring out a way to spin the latest "Oh wait we did the math wrong".  In all reality it was just the end of an era and the start of a new one.  So I am glad I paid my credit card bills and didn't consume three times my body weight in cheesecake "just in case".

What I am working on is finishing up Christmas shopping on this last weekend before the holiday.  I just had a few gifts and stocking stuffers to pick up - which I got most of done today.  I have to go back to the craft store after price checking to pick up the second to last gift, then head back to the mall (yes I went to the mall on the Saturday before Christmas - I am truly insane) to pick up a last minute OMG its perfect gift that will be ready.

Friday my wonderful grandson turned 7 months old - wow this year is going super fast.  I can't believe he is already 7 months old and growing like a weed.  Unfortunately the lil guy is sick with RSV at the moment so we are playing Christmas by ear and waiting to see if he will be well enough to go to the family dinner at my sister-in-laws.  Fingers are crossed that he feels better soon - if for nothing else the poor guy is miserable.  It amazes me that with as sick as he is, he is still smiling and laughing - he is such a laid back lil dude.

On the fitness front I am just maintaining at the moment and will ramp back up come Jan 2.  I am by no means going crazy and eating everything in sight but I am eating a lil of whatever I want. Then come Jan 2 its balls to the walls at the gym - newest goal is toning.  I am not going to hide come this summer in jeans and oversized shirts - its to freaking hot for that shit.  Plus we are planning another family trip to Hawaii come Spring of 2015 and I WILL like the pictures I am in this time around of the vacation!

I also have plans to start working my knee again and it get back in order so that I can participate in the Diva Dash come March - its one of my favorite 5ks.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!! Happy Holidays

The week wrap up

WOW what a week.. I knew it was going to be I just didn't know HOW much of a week it was.

Let me back up to Thanksgiving...  Had a blast with the fam. I did watch what I ate but I ate what I wanted if that makes sense.  Then I vegged out with my SIL (ok hid out from the football, back in her bedroom) ...  watched tv, shopped on line and scoped the BF (Black Friday) ad's for the next day.

For the first time ever I actually did shop BF. I went to Kohl's and made a killing. I managed to get a little over $600 in clothes (for me :-) I really needed them) for a little over $200 and I got $65 in Kohl's cash AND they mailed me a 20 % off coupon for this week - so I am headed there tonight to finish up.

The rest of the weekend was uneventful, I cleaned the heck out of my house and got some order restored there and pretty much thought I was getting ready for the next week. 4 am Monday morning however found The Hubs and I in the ER where he was admitted to the hospital where he stayed until last night. Glad to have him home now!!

Wednesday I hit my goal weight... It took a few hours for me to realize this however with everything that was going on. I weighed that morning added it to the groups weight for the holiday challenge then a few hours later I went HOLD ON A SECOND.. I MADE GOAL WOOHOOO!!!!!

My knee is doing wonderfully so I am gearing up to start actually working out again, my goal now is to be toned.  Jillian Ripped in 30 here I come!!!

Yesterday I got the presale code for concert tickets .... not just any concert BON JOVI!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have wanted to see Bon Jovi live since I was 15 years old ... so this is one of those bucket list things. I am beyond excited, I am like one of those little chihuahua dogs who's gets so excited to see you they pee on your foot.  The concert is not until April so I can see the excitement level only going up from here.

This weekend I am hoping to just chill - I am at the level just above exhausted and need some downtime.  What are your weekend plans??

Doing the Turkey Trot Link Up..

1. What do you look forward to more: the food, football or parades? Food

2. What is your favorite non-traditional Thanksgiving Day dish?  Prime Rib

3. After dinner, is it football or a nap? Conversation and a nap

4. Do you watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Which is your favorite float? Sometimes we watch it - sometimes not so much, I don't really have a favorite.

5. Where do you go to celebrate and eat your big meal? Who is there (family, friends)? My Sister-in-law hosts and all the family from ALL sides is there.

6. What is your favorite turkey day dessert? Its a tie between pumpkin and pecan pie - I generally have a small slice of each.

Dear Wendy's

This is not lettuce, it is a piece of core which in no way tastes good or adds anything to the salad SO STOP PUTTING IT IN MY EFFIN SALAD!!!

While I realize that growing season has officially ended I am not stupid most of this is imported anyhow, stop charging me $6 for a salad then fill it with inedible crap  - Dave Thomas would not be please, and neither am I!