Late Check In

Sorry for the late check in. I have been busy with work and making crafty things. I think a craft bug bit last week and now that is pretty much ALL I am doing. LOL.

I am back down to 243! I haven't been working out this week though.. :( I know I know not a good thing. I am making it my goal that I get my butt back on track tomorrow since it is the start of a new week. :D

Love and God Bless!
Catie

Weigh in Day

Well... I knew I was going to gain this week..  it still sucks though. Lol my family's food is too good to pass up though. I went back up to 247 this week.

I know it is because I didn't exercise as much as I had the weeks before and also because I used more weekly points than before as well. Just means this week when I get home I need to get back on my routine. I do feel bad about the gain but at the same time I knew it would happen. Now I just need to get focused and stay there this time. :D

I hope you have a good weekend and God Bless!
Catie

Vacation

Hope you all are having a good week! We are having fun on our Branson vacation. We have gone shopping and swimming. Ambrielle has also painted a couple pictures as well. It is always good to see family and I wouldn't trade the world for it

I have been feeling really LAZY this week. I didn't exercise Thursday because I was cooking for the 4th get together. Friday I didn't either because I was busy finishing with work and packing. Saturday we were driving and didn't have time to do anything. Finally on Sunday I was able to get some Turbo in. I have been able to do some everyday since. I still feel bad though. I feel like I haven't been doing enough for the amount of food and what not we have had.

This morning I skipped the family breakfast for some steel-cut oats with strawberries though. I passed on the sausage and bacon. I am going go make some more tomorrow and have that too. It is so tempting not to though. My uncle makes the best french toast and pancakes. My cousin also make some really good Chili Egg Puff.

Well we are heading for bed so I hope you have a good week. I will check in on Thursday! :D

Love and God Bless!
Catie T

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Fourth of July! I hope you had a fun and safe one! Hubby got some fireworks that we set off tonight and then after thar we watched the City's down at the Civic Center, we had a blast and Brie was pretty good this year. Some scared her but most of them just excited her. 

Today I made the Mexican Chili Burgers again. We also had zucchini fries from Weight Watchers and a Strawberry Cheesecake Salad (SCS) from Facebook. The fries were pretty good for my first try on them. I sadly did not get a photo of them before they were eaten but I will make them again! The SCS is 5 PP and was very yummy! 

Today is also my second weigh-in day. I have to say I was pretty excited before I took my weight. Mostly because I know I am doing a good thing and I am enjoying Turbo Jam a lot! So this week I am 244.4! Down another 3 lbs! According to Weight Watchers I need to slow it down. I will try but I think I am officially addicted to Turbo Jam. 

Saturday we will be heading out east to go to Branson, MO for vacation! We are all getting super excited! Ambrielle keeps saying things like "I can't wait to go swimming" or "I want to see my favorite special cousin!" She is so darn cute!

Well good night and God Bless!

-Catie

July 3

Yesterday I made a steak stir fry. I used flank steak, snow peas, orange bell pepper, and a tri-color salad mix. I marinaded the steak in soy sauce, lime juice, sugar and crushed red peppers. I think the next time I make it I will leave some of the veggies out though. There were too many veggies. I also think I will cut down on the red peppers as it was a little too spicy.

I will post again when I wake up on how I did in weigh in this week! :D I am pretty excites! I have been doing Turbo Jam since last Monday and I think I am addicted. LOL, hehehehehehe.

Good night and God Bless!
-Catie

July 1st!

Wow! Is it just me or does it seem like this year has flown by? My family is gearing up for our yearly Branson, MO trip and we are all excited! I have to get everyone's stuff packed and car cleaned out. I realized this week that I like to pretend to be organized. Lol, I like to make lists and put things were I think I will be able to find but most of the time I can't. Any who... 

Today I tried WW Layered Mexican Chicken, I did do some alterations. I added 1/2 tsp chili powder and a glove of garlic. I was ready the reviews on how the original is good but it is slightly plain.  Even with the alterations I wasn't too impressed. I have am idea for more alterations to make to where I like it though. My husband liked it though.

Well we are heading to the fireworks stand! Have a good day and God Bless!

Love,

Catie