the2beths

I don’t have much to write about today. But, I can’t believe I forgot to post about the Pioneer Woman chicken tortilla soup I made yesterday. It was not difficult but took some time and concentration. Both of those things are difficult with a 19 month old running around! 

Here’s a pic.  

I ate it with a little dollop of sour cream and a whole bunch of avocado. It was so good and filling. 

Here’s a selfie of my favorite person.  

And here are some cute morning pictures. He’s always in such a good mood in the morning.  

When the world is trying to bring me down, he really brings me up. Today he really turned my frown upside down. 
Xoxoxo

Beth WA

Woooo hoooo! I was so proud to get on the scale and see that I was 6 pounds down because I worked very hard for it! 

It makes me nervous for this week, but I am sticking to it. I feel so much better than I did two weeks ago. I have so much more energy.  And I already feel stronger – or less weak.  My attitude about life is better and I am able to keep up with housework a smidge better. 

Today was a good day but I am glad Monday is over. I slept like crap last night and am looking forward to sleeping tonight. 

When I got to my parents to pick Henry up, he was playing outside with my dad. Here are some cute pictures. 

   
   
My parents are so awesome. They are so supportive of me in this journey. They take care of Henry all day and then they take him back in the evenings the days I go to the gym until my husband gets home from work. I am really lucky. 
On that note, y’all have a great night!
Xoxoxo

Beth WA

Today I had my second successful Sunday making a meal plan and doing the necessary meal prep. Next week will be a challenge because Craig works on Sunday but hopefully I figure it out. That will be a big test for me. 

Tomorrow is my second weigh in day. I am nervous because I know I will be disappointed if I don’t have a loss because I’ve been working hard. I woke up this morning super sore from Body Pump and eventually ended up taking an Ibuprofen even though I know you aren’t supposed to do that. It took the edge off for a while and I did a 4 mile Leslie Sansone walking video. I was proud of myself. I had a lot of energy today and was able to resist some temptations – like Pringles and a delicious roll my husband got at Kroger’s. 

But my mom made an amazingly delicious healthy dinner that helped me eat a good amount of food and stay on plan and not eat any of my exercise calories. 

Also, we had a miracle at our house today. My son slept until 8:00 am. He has never. Ever done that. Ever. 

I am going to drink my tea and relax for a few while my enchiladas cool! That’s what I made for my lunches this week. Chicken, black bean and sweet potato enchiladas. It’s one of my favorite recipes. It’s a high calorie lunch but my breakfasts are low as I planned bullet proof coffee and an oiko’s triple zero banana cream yogurt. 

Here are a few pics of my meal prep-  

Have a good Monday! 

Xoxox

Beth WA

I survived Friday and Saturday and I stayed on plan despite many temptations and triggers. I stayed on plan at the Mexican restaurant as I mentioned and today, I went to my first Body Pump class and I loved it so much. It really kicked my butt but in a good way! I hope to be able to go every Saturday. The crowd of ladies was really awesome, too! Very encouraging. 

Then my (amazing) inlaws came over including my brother in law and his family. We had a full house and a great, relaxing, family filled day. My mother in law brought over some delicious appetizers and we got dinner from the burger joint across the street. Luckily I get 2000 calories a day at this point so I was able to eat smart and light the beginning of the day and I planned for a burger with no bun and a few fries and a few onion rings. I did not plan for a piece of delicious looking cake that my mother in law brought for my bro-in-law’s birthday. So, I had her pack my piece in a container and I will try to fit it in this week. Ladies and Gentleman, that is a huge victory. Huge. 

So, I am sitting here drinking my tea watching DVR’d episodes of Madame Secretary and then Blue Bloods (to see my boyfriend, Tom Selleck) and then off to bed. My dad and I are going to attempt to bring Henry to church for the first time. 😬

  
Here he is this morning in my fav pajamas. 

And here is tonight- zonked out- after a day of playing with his teenaged cousins.  

Xoxoxox

Beth wa 

I love Fridays. I love wearing jeans to work. I am seriously low on work pants. I need to get some stat. Even if I lose weight I don’t have any! 

Anyway, I had a great Friday- went to the Mexican restaurant by my parents’ house and stayed with my plan. I portioned out my 12 chips. I ordered the chicken enchiladas I had planned on and when the plate had rice on it that I didn’t plan on- I DIDN’T EAT IT!   For a lot of people that is no big deal, but for me- for me, it was a big fat deal.  It was so nice leaving a Mexican restaurant feeling satisfied and not uncomfortably full like I usually do. 

I had my exercise class at 7 and it went awesome. We did a mini body pump type class. Speaking of body pump, I am going to try my first body pump class at my gym tomorrow at 10 am. I am hoping I like it and can go every week. I’ve heard awesome things about it, so we will see. I am super nervous and excited at the same time. I can already feel myself getting stronger. 

Well, love to you guys- all 4 of you who are reading. Lol (Aunt Angie, mom, Asha and Liz- this is a shout out to you guys!! 😘😘😘)
Xoxox Beth wa

I love Thursdays. I always have. Tomorrow is jeans day at work and I am giving a test in 4 out of my 7 classes. Woo hoo! Hopefully I can catch up on my grading! I am so far behind. 

Well, today, I was very close to making a poor choice. I was driving past a McDonalds and I had 945 calories left in my day. My favorite meal at McD’s (and the only thing besides egg mcmuffins that I eat there) is the 2 cheeseburger meal. 1100 calories. So, it would’ve been a little over my plan. But, worth it, right?? 

No. 

I didn’t do it. And I am so proud of myself. I think it would be okay to splurge on something some day but it has to be planned. Today was not planned and would’ve been an instant regret. 

For dinner I made the tacos we planned on having.  

 
This was my dinner.  It was delicious. 

It should be noted that this is a lot less than I am used to eating. But I am working on my portions.  

I was also saving some calories for this protein dessert blondie I had purchased online a while back. 

It can best be described as “meh.”

This weekend is gonna be tough to stay on plan. Tomorrow I am going to a Mexican restaurant and I have to show restraint with the chips. The following day we are going to this burger and fries joint across the street from us and having cake for my brother in law’s birthday. I am going to have to do some planning for Saturday. I already have tomorrow figured out. 

For now I am drinking tea and watching my DVR. 

Here is my baby boy sleeping on his brand new pillow from his gramma!  

Xoxo Beth wa 

I would have to say that this journey’s honeymoon has officially worn off. It’s reached the part where I really have to work hard to get through the day and evening and staying on plan. But the upside of that is I am so proud of myself when I get another day under my belt. 

I had a great class tonight at the gym. I love my support group. It totally reset my brain and some things I was stressing about before I left practically left my mind while I was there. 

Well, off to drink my tea and eat my almonds. 

I had a very hungry day and was very prone to a binge. I ate over my calories by 200, but I didn’t binge and for that I am proud of myself. I had 100 grams of protein and was still hungry. I must need to up my greens. Or maybe it was just a hungry day. Lol! 

Just glad to make it binge free. 

And I know for sure had I not meal prepped and meal planned I would’ve definitely fallen off the wagon for sure. It’s really hard for me not to eat a bunch of crap. I love crap food. Or I love the way it makes me feel. Or not feel. 

Any ways- this post is kind of a drag so I am going to end it. Tomorrow is a new day! 

Xoxoxo

Beth WA 

PS here’s a pic of my bug drinking from my bubba keg

Woohoo! I had my first week’s weigh in at my support group at the gym and I am down 4.6 lbs and I am pretty happy about it. Also, this is the first time in a very long time I embarked on a weight loss effort and didn’t plan a binge for the evening after a weigh in. I am making my tea and having 7 of my chocolate covered almonds from Trader Joe’s and still am in my calories for the day. I am not counting my exercise of Fitbit calories in MyFitnessPal this time around. I have the calories so they show but they don’t add to my daily count. That really screws me up. 

I was really proud of myself today as I meal prepped for the week!  

    
 
Sweet potatoes.

Sweet potato and goat cheese quiche. 

Unrolled cabbage rolls. 

And Craig and I did a meal plan for the week and he went to to grocery store. 

Also, I took care of some financial stuff today that I’ve been putting off for months. 

Well, off to drink my tea! Have a good night everybody. 
Xoxox,

Beth WA

Today was a perfect mix of lazy, and not lazy! I got a nap in but I still managed to get 10000 steps! It’s because I went to the gym with Beth FS and did the elliptical. This is me after I got off the elliptical!  

It was great to go to the gym with a friend. It was social, but didn’t involve eating, and got both of our butts to the gym. 

She showed me some of the main weight lifting moves and then we headed to our respective homes. 

I used some of my exercise calories today in my food but that was planned. I knew I wanted wings tonight. I ate very sensibly all day and then portioned out my wings and potato wedges. Now I am about to have my tea and watch a show on tv before I call it a night! 

7 days in a row binge free! 

Woo hoo!

Xoxoxo

Beth WA