I'm not that skilled, but I figured you needed something for all the hard work you've done and all the kind words of encouragement you've given me. I appreciate you!After reading quite a few blogs, I figured I should probably do some hideous and dreaded before pictures. I've lost 8lbs in the past month and a half. I've slipped some, but I'm not losing hope. Here they are.
After taking these, I realized that my mirror is really freaking dirty, but oh well. I used my last weigh-in from last Friday (which hasn't changed in almost a month), And I'll take more each month. I'll share them after a few months, so we can hopefully see the difference.
Tonight was just full of firsts. It was the first time I've cooked tofu or green beans. It was the first time I've ever enjoyed green beans that weren't prepared at an oriental restaurant. The tofu was delicious, though a bit more salty than I would prefer, but that was my own fault for added too much Tony's. Green beans were heated up in olive oil and garlic for 10 minutes, with some basil, herbs de provelence, tony's and Cholulu sauce. Apparently my mom never did this because I have hated green beans all my life. Oh well. New food added to the list of veggies I'll eat.
Exercise - just been walking. Did 3.7 miles in total. My calves have been on fire the past few days after 5 minutes of walking. Stretching before hand doesn't seem to help. Just working through the pain so that I can keep on track.
Eggnog is evil. Too delicious. Now to learn how to dislike it how I used to.
Yes the before photos are dreaded, BUT you will LOVE them in a couple of months. They will use them as you desktop wallpaper (okay I won't go that far). But you get the point. Bravo for putting yourself out there. Now you 'SEE' it. Work it.
ReplyDeleteTofu huh? I don't think I have ever tasted that before. I am sure I wouldn't even know where to get it, or how to prepare it either. The green beans I can dig! Hope you have a great Friday!
I was iffy on putting those before pictures up here. I'm very VERY self conscious, so my fat flap stayed in my shorts. I just hope to improve and see it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with tofu either. I grew up on cajun food, homemade candy and hamburger helper (so much of the latter that I don't eat ground beef). My Honey however grew up vegetarian so it's just second nature to him. Trust me, I was suspicious of the tofu as well because my inexperience with it.
BTW Rachel, what is your little watch-like calorie burned counter called? I'd like to learn more. I love gadgets. ^_^
Yay Friday! I love Fridays. It means that I get 2 days with my darling uninterrupted. Woohoo! I hope you have a great one too.
How awesome! That is so cool! Thank you! And you made my boobs perky. Man, I wish they were that way in real life. ;) I understand about posting the before pictures. It took me awhile before I posted them on my site and when I did I really had to grit my teeth. I usually saute all my vegetables in olive oil, it gives them a nice flavor and a little olive oil is so good for you. I'd rather eat dirt than steam a vegetable. Blech.
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