*CLOSED* September Challenge (AggieCass & Friends)

I want to see pictures of the wedding dress! I remember being all out of my routine when I was planning my Wedding too. Can you Do your work outs in the morning So they aren't missed?

Here is a picture of the dress It will have a matching 2in belt around the top: http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3330
I'm not very good at putting them in the post. Sorry.


As for this mornings weigh in TOM and not being on my A game, gave me a +2 on the scale

The bridal shop measured me with 2 bras and my clothes on: 42 bust, 33.5 waist and 47 hips.

My long term goal: 37.5 bust, 29.5 waist and 40 hips. <----this is smaller than I'm allowed to go for the dress though

I want to see pictures of the wedding dress! I remember being all out of my routine when I was planning my Wedding too. Can you Do your work outs in the morning So they aren't missed?

Here is a picture of the dress It will have a matching 2in belt around the top: http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3330
I'm not very good at putting them in the post. Sorry.


As for this mornings weigh in TOM and not being on my A game, gave me a +2 on the scale

The bridal shop measured me with 2 bras and my clothes on: 42 bust, 33.5 waist and 47 hips.

My long term goal: 37.5 bust, 29.5 waist and 40 hips. <----this is smaller than I'm allowed to go for the dress though

Beautiful dress! I love Maggie Sottero! You're going to be a goregous bride

Hi,

Sad to say I have gained 1 pound. This is the same pound I have gained / lost the past month. SO so frustrating.

I did the exercise challenge everyday, BUT someone did not do well with water. Only 4/7 days. Wow, that stinks.

My meaurements are still stagnant as well.

I am so impressed with you all that lost inches. That is awesome.

Happy Monday
Jenn

Hi,

Sad to say I have gained 1 pound. This is the same pound I have gained / lost the past month. SO so frustrating.

I did the exercise challenge everyday, BUT someone did not do well with water. Only 4/7 days. Wow, that stinks.

My meaurements are still stagnant as well.

I am so impressed with you all that lost inches. That is awesome.

Happy Monday
Jenn

I completely understand your frustration .. I've played with about 4 pounds all summer .. this week was the first week in that time that I've seen a loss on a consecutive week ... stay persistent ... I had to completely change up my workout routine .. I started adding HIIT intervals into the elliptical so I was blasting up calories and I really took a hard look at my diet and have tried to watch my carb intake and upped my protein and fiber ... just a few things to think about. Feel free to add me as a friend as I always need someone to commisserate with!! You can do this!!

I think that this challenge is the best thing that could have happened to me at this point for my weight loss. No joke. I just looked at my progress for the past year (line graph form) and I actually cried. How pathetic is that? I'm at work, so it was silent but it was still so bad I was choking back sobs. The body fat calculator I've been using since the beginning is what really did me in. I know calculator aren't the best, but since I consistently use the same one, it's not worthless data.
One year ago, it calculated my body fat % at 30.9% (this was after losing 18 lbs). I've only lost 8 lbs in the following year. But today I calculated my body fat % at 24.7%.

I'm such a baby. I'm crying again just thinking about it. I'm so happy that I'm a total wreck!

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I was physically hit by a car today while walking to my car! Why can't I catch a break???

I walked out of work looked both ways in the parkinglot for any crazy drivers. My client was in her car on the phone. I made it almost 1/2 way through the crosswalk before I heard the transmission rev and I looked over. All I seen was a silver streak and her pulling the visor down. I tried to run but before I knew it I was on the hood and she slammed the breaks and I went flying! I have to wear this getup for a week. I am so sore and bruised.

I was in such shock and had to be nice because she's a client I just shoved my hand in her face to make her stop screaming. Then I got up cried for a second and burst into a fit of laughter and tears. Then I said you just ran me over with your F'N car! Was my teaching that bad?!?

To top it off I was running late for work so I only shaved 1/2 my leg and the x-ray tech was hot! Just my luck!

How on earth am I supposed to go to my cousins wedding on Sunday? I just want to work out.

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I was physically hit by a car today while walking to my car! Why can't I catch a break???

I walked out of work looked both ways in the parkinglot for any crazy drivers. My client was in her car on the phone. I made it almost 1/2 way through the crosswalk before I heard the transmission rev and I looked over. All I seen was a silver streak and her pulling the visor down. I tried to run but before I knew it I was on the hood and she slammed the breaks and I went flying! I have to wear this getup for a week. I am so sore and bruised.

I was in such shock and had to be nice because she's a client I just shoved my hand in her face to make her stop screaming. Then I got up cried for a second and burst into a fit of laughter and tears. Then I said you just ran me over with your F'N car! Was my teaching that bad?!?

To top it off I was running late for work so I only shaved 1/2 my leg and the x-ray tech was hot! Just my luck!

How on earth am I supposed to go to my cousins wedding on Sunday? I just want to work out.

OMG that's horrible!! I hope you feel better soon!

Saturday was my first half marathon and I carbed up for it, which helped fuel me through the race and get a great finish time but not so hot for the scale, plus yesterday was a rest/recovery day. I don't doubt this is temporary fluctuation but still hard to record for the weigh in. Looks like everyone has been doing really well! Congratulations on all your efforts last week!

your blog on the half was AWESOME....i'm still mad at your cheerleaders for being LATE--even though you rock for running it SO fast! My PR is 2:22 so i'm shooting for 2:10 on my next one,...you've inspired me!

Thanks soooo much, Cass! It was cute because they had made little signs and everything and my little 4 year old saw me walk up to them and immediately held up his 'WAY' (for WAY TO GO!) sign upside down

One of my favorite pretty healthy recipes is a Lowfat Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Yield of the original recipe was 8 Servings (~ 1 cup) but we changed it up to make it really low fat and hence can have a little more, so we usually get about 6 servings out of it. You may find other ways to change it up to suit your needs:

Lowfat Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients
• 3 quarts water
• 1 (12-ounce) package broccoli florets
• 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (about 1 ounce)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 can (10.75oz) reduced-sodium 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• Fat free Cooking spray to coat pan

Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°. Bring water to a boil in a large Pan over medium-high heat. Trim chicken and cut into bite size pieces. Add broccoli to boiling water, and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer broccoli to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Add chicken to boiling water; reduce heat, and simmer 10-15 minutes or until done. Add chicken to bowl with broccoli and mix.
Combine milk, flour, pepper, and nutmeg in a saucepan on medium heat, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and add mayonnaise, sour cream, sherry, cream of mushroom soup, and 1/2 cup cheese to this mixture, stirring until well combined. Add entire mixture to broccoli and chicken mixture; stir gently until combined.

Coat a 13 X 9 baking dish with cooking spray and spoon mixture into the dish. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 400° for 50 minutes or until mixture bubbles at the edges and cheese begins to brown. Remove from oven; let cool on a wire rack 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information
6 Servings
Calories: 310
Fat 7
Protein 31
Cholesterol 64
Sodium 1078 (this might not be correct - need to reevaluate - I removed the worchestershire sauce from recipe
Carb 23
Fiber 3
Sugar 12

Hope everyone has a great week!

Okay, I know we're supposed to do this on Sunday (and I will) but I have to share anyway.

Today, I did 31 pushups in a single set. Hands and feet. No stopping. Good form. I've never been able to do over 20. This challenge rocks. You all rock. The world rocks! Rock on!

Hey everyone! For starters, I think we should share recipes more often!!! I am always looking for new ideas. I don't have a LOT of time today so here are two of my easy recipes. One is a snack and one is a lunch/dinner main dish.

Snack:

*1/2 cup greek yogurt
*1/2 tablespoon Jello Sugar Free Pudding Mix, any flavor (I like cheesecake or lemon)
*a touch of Truvia or Splenda
Stir til blended and thick! It's a delicious snack-like dessert! Yum yum

Calories: 78, Carbs: 8, Fat: 0, Protein: 12.

Sometimes I will throw a tablespoon or 2 of vanilla protein powder in with it on my weight-training days!



Go to Dinner when I am alone:
Tuna Melt!
*1 can (4 oz) packed light tuna (in water) – (every can has a different *true* amount of tuna in it. I recommend draining and weighing it)
*½ tablespoon kraft light mayo (different light mayos have different amounts of calories)
*Mustard to taste
*Dill Weed and Garlic to taste
Mix tuna together and put in an Orowheat Sandwich thin with a slice of 2% cheddar cheese.
Spray both sides with Pam and cook in a pan like a grilled cheese.

Calories: 283, Carbs: 22, Fat: 8, Protein: 32

SO GOOD

I agree about sharing more recipes - I love having something new to try when I get tired of my go-to meals!