SAHMU Team Red (closed group)

cardio:70 minutes zumba
strength: 40 squats
kitchen: closes at 9

big weigh in tomorrow. i'm so nervous!!!!

Mornin Girls,

Down 1.4 pounds, a teeny bit more than my average of 1 per week. I keep hoping I will have a big loss one week but am ok just puttering along. Keep up the awesome work and have a great day. Oh we(my family) don't post pictures on the internet, so Im not sure if I can follow thru on that, hope it doesnt upset anyone. I know that may seem crazy in the Facebook etc age heh but it is what it is.

Hugs,
Stacy

That does not bother me! I know many folks that don't post pics of themselves on the net!

i'm down 3 1/2 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my first weigh in with myfitnesspal and i'm thankful i found you guys!!!!

i'm down 3 1/2 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my first weigh in with myfitnesspal and i'm thankful i found you guys!!!!

WOW!! WTG!!!

Crap ... pics will not post. I even made them public.

Starting MFP Weight = 140
Starting SAHMU Weight = 140
Week 2 Weight = 136.5
Goal Weight = 110

Food Challenge(7/27-8/3): This is the most delicious dinner EVER!!! if i'm feeling frisky i add a small pinch of mexican blend cheese on top!

Amy's Amazing White Chicken Chili
(Makes about 6 servings, recipe from my sister-in-law Amy, another one of the many great cooks in the Denny family.)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed
2 tsp. + 2 tsp. vegetable or olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. oregano (I used Mexican oregano, but any type of oregano will work)
1/2 - 1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper (I used a very scant 1/2 teaspoon, but I'm kind of a wimp on hot foods)
2 cans diced green Anaheim chiles (4 oz. can; the recipe called for one 7 oz. can which I didn't have)
4 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz.) Great Northern Beans or other white beans, with juice
1 tsp. chicken flavor base (I was using very flavorful homemade chicken stock, so I didn't add this, but I would if I used canned chicken broth)
Optional: 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped cilantro)

Trim all visible fat and tendons from the chicken breasts, then heat 2 tsp. oil in a heavy non-stick pan, add chicken and saute until the chicken is cooked through and barely starting to brown. Remove from pan and let cool.

While chicken is cooking, heat the other 2 teaspoons of oil in a heavy soup pot, then saute onions until they're softened and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute about 1 minute more, then add the ground cumin, oregano, and ground cayenne pepper and saute a couple minutes more.

Add canned diced green Anaheim chilis, 2 cans white beans, 4 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth, and chicken flavor base (if using), turn to low simmer and let cook for 30 minutes.

While the chili simmers, use your fingers or a fork to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. (Don't cut, because cut chicken pieces will shred apart into strings in the chili when they cook.) After the chili has simmered for 30 minutes, add the chicken and simmer 10-15 minutes more.

If using cilantro, chop it while the chili simmers the last 10-15 minutes with the chicken added. Then add the chopped cilantro and simmer about 5 minutes more. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 814 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
301
Calories from Fat
114
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
12.6g
19%
Saturated Fat
3.2g
16%
Cholesterol
126mg
42%
Sodium
633mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates
3.1g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0.6g
3%
Sugars
1.3g
Protein
41.8g
Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 5% • Iron 14%


jumping jacks: i did 3 1 minute sessions. i didn't count but i know it was way over 100

push ups: did 25. they are tough for me..but i did them!!

Emotional Challenge(7/27-8/3):
I handle the struggles of being the weight i am by trying to not let my children notice how much it actually hurts me. i still take them to the pool/lake and i wear a swimming suit, even though all i do is look at all the other women who are much thinner and wish i could look like them. i still take them to the playground and play with them..even if its only for 10-15 minutes.

Fitness Challenge:
Cardio: 45 mins, including jumpin jacks - done!
Strength: pushups - done!