Gym, Dinner and Evening Walk

Hey NeverEver's!

I made it to the gym again this morning! Yup, second day of working out in the morning...which means I am waking up early in the morning! They say it takes 3 weeks to make something into a habit so lets see what happens the next three weeks.

Anyways, this will not be a super long post. I am way to distracted by the really nice walking weather outside. But, I have to let my food digest and I really wanted to show you my cooking tonight!

I call it...Turkeyburger Helper! Okay, its a horrible horrible name but I got the idea from hamburger helper as you will see ^_^.

I had some Turkey left over and I didn't want to make turkey meatballs so I decided to go simple. A healthy version of Hamburger Helper and above is what I came up with!

The pasta was left over, I seriously can't remember what this type of pasta is called, but it was wheat. And the sauce I used sun-dried tomatoes and basil with EVOO. It was a really tasty combination and something that I shall be cooking again!

The family loved it, even my father in law who doesn't like ANY greens on his plate. Plus there was enough left over for lunch tomorrow! 

Which is good because apparently my temp assignment might be lasting longer then the original 2 weeks. Of course this is awesome because my 24 Hour is literally 2 exits before work or 2 exits before I get on the freeway home. I can't miss it even if I wanted to!

Daily Stats Day 63:

Look at those stats. Second day back in the gym, after a LONG hiatus, and I make it in there two times in one day! Have to say that those stats look pretty good! This is a really good start to the Fall Season! 

Okay NeverEver's, sorry if I rambled today...I re-read what I wrote and fixed things up and I STILL feel like I am rambling, possible its a mood. Anyways, I am leaving you with this as it is time for my Evening Walk. I found it and it really hit me:

Day 52: Shopping for my Blog

Hey NeverEver's!

How has your Friday been?

It has been a wonderful day since the Hubby has the day off and I, well I still don't have a job so ya. The So. Cal weather is not going with the idea that it is Fall and therefore should be cooler but we haven't gotten the memo, there is a heat wave hitting us this weekend.

So I had no idea what I wanted to do for breakfast today. Since the Hubby was home I usually cook breakfast for us together but today I wasn't feeling it. After some great suggestions from my friends and after reading the posts from other blogs I got inspired. Have to say it came from Peanut Butter and Peppers, while looking through her amazing recipes I got my idea.

Cinnamon and Peach MultiGrain Pancakes

The whole kitchen really had really yummy Fall smell to it. The peaches went really well with the cinnamon. What made it better was it was Hubby approved!

After lazying around the house we went to get some stuff from Target. We are going to a movie marathon tomorrow for Indiana Jones, I personally can't wait, but I wanted to pick up some 'Healthy Snacks' so I wouldn't be stuck with popcorn and candies.

Got some almonds, Special K bars, and Low Fat Ruffles. All of which is better then popcorn when your in a theater for 4 movies in a row. Its a good thing Harrison Ford is so damn sexy!

Anyways, Hubby surprised me by looking at plates for my food on the blog. I was talking with him earlier that I didn't like the way my pictures were coming out. We are talking about getting a new camera one of these days, but for now  think these will help.

I never would have really picked these colors out but Hubby has some creative tastes and came out with this.

Again something I wouldn't have picked out but this is one of my favorite ones that we got.

I really have no idea how the picture came out sideways but it did. Anyways, I do love the Black vs White look so this one I might be using more often.

I love the contrast here, just like with the black and white. This one just pops a little more I think.

So that was my shopping for my Blog. I never would have thought I would actually be getting things for this but I am happy I have. Makes it even better that it was the Hubby's idea!

Daily Stats Day 51:

Yesterday was an amazing workout. Went to the park like normal but instead of just walking it I actually jogged in intervals around the park. Never have I done that before. It has been astounding me that I am jogging but able to keep it up!

Okay NeverEver's enjoy your weekend! Also let me know what you think about my new plates!

Labor Day Weekend! Day 39 - 41

Hey NeverEver's!

How has your Labor Day weekend been going? Mine has been going alternately busy and slow this whole time. Loved the slow times and had fun in the busy times!

So Friday the Hubby had off and he was amazing to me by taking me to my interview. I should know by Tuesday or Wednesday if I get my third and final interview.

However, the best part of Friday was the dinner with a old dear friend of mine! We also went to Downtown Disney, so much fun and lots of walking!

We had to stop by the Disney Candy Shop! I got us 2 candy apples. Mine, Mike Skully from 'Monster Inc.' which was a little sour...okay a LOT sour. So it was a small bite at a time, which was probably better in the long run!

Hubby got Jack Skellington from 'Nightmare Before Christmas'! Now this one was sweet and delicious! Have to say that this one went by faster then my Mike one did!

Friday Day 39 Stats:

Even with those candy apples!

  I wasn't happy with myself on Friday. I didn't eat breakfast and because of the interview I didn't really eat until around 1ish. Needless to say I was not only starving but ate a few more fries from In-N-Out! Although I did get that protein burger! Have anyone tried it? I like it!

Saturday wasn't what I had planned. My original plan was to head to Fresh and Easy pick up my recipe ingredients that I was planning on cooking for the whole weekend.

But, of course it didn't turn out like that. Hubby and I got lazy and just ordered pizza from Domino's. Although it was yummy I made sure that I went walking afterwards!

Hubby and I finally rented out the Hunger Games, didn't get into it at all, and the Woman in Black, which wasn't as scary as I thought it would be!

Saturday Day 40 Stats:

Yay for walking after pizza!

Sunday was one of those fun days! It turned out that the family was celebrating baby Sebastian's first birthday! We don't really see that side of the family that much, as they live in Las Vegas. So it is always a fun time when we all meet up!

I forgot to charge my camera so I don't have any pictures. But today was a nice day in the pool. I am sure I have mentioned this before but I don't like that I can't add 'workouts' to my BodyMedia. So when I go swimming it doesn't show up on my 'Calories Burned'. That is something that seriously needs to be worked on.

Sunday Day 41 Stats:

Really wish I could add my swimming on this!

However, the BIG plans are for tomorrow. We are heading to the Beach with the family. So, I will have pictures but no stats really. Maybe a tan though? To carry me through the winter months? Although sun screen will be a must!

Hope you all have a great Labor Day! Hope your plans are filled with sun and laughter!

Hump Day: Walk in the Park: Day 37

Hey NeverEver's!

Today went by pretty fast...although I think that had something to do with me watching Star Wars! Yes I am a nerd...I think I may even have a certificate somewhere in the house!

I did have a wonderful lunch and as I said a good movie to keep me entertained! Although I think I enjoyed the grapes the most, besides the movie, they were so yummy and just picked at the right time!

Anyways, instead of hitting the gym for my H.I.I.T (High Intensity Interval Training), as I was still feeling my BodyPump I went a cardio route. I do enjoy walking outside and I was treated to a full moon tonight!

It looked better in person!

Side note there was quite a few spider webs out there tonight. I seemed to jog / walk into every single one! Had to take a shower as soon as I got in the door!

On a personal note, I have an interview tomorrow morning, and also on Friday afternoon. So maybe Monday starts me with a new job?!? That would be really nice of course.

By 1 calorie

I didn't have that bad of a day! Especially with the family wanting fish, I don't do anything more then shrimp, and the Hubby and I went to go get cheeseburgers.

So how was your Hump Day? Do you like walking outside or would you prefer walking on the treadmill?

BodyPump Tuesday: Day 36 + Birthday Party

Hey NeverEver's!

I didn't think I was going to be able to post tonight, as I had a cousins birthday party! Yay for Wendii turning 19 and on her 2nd day at Cal State Dominguez! Did I mention that I was able to stay away from that delicious looking cake!

Birthday!!!! 

You know I really don't like the pictures that my iTouch takes...I mean really why is it so blurry?? Grr! Okay, so I was on the rush as my Body Pump class ended at 8:25, started earlier then usual, so rushed home, quick shower and well my awesome outfit came out of it. Yes I am totally working it ^_^.

Able to get ready right after my gym time!

I think this is the first time I posted a pic of the Hubby! Have to say even in 4in heels I still am short. I wish there was a stretching device for the short people in the world!

Hubby and I

Have to say I do love having left overs for lunch! My Lemon Chicken was still really moist and yummy! So happy that it turned out so well and tasted so yummy after it was already in the fridge since Sunday! Yay I am getting better at this cooking thing!

Yummy! Yummy! Yummy!!

I had a great time at BodyPump tonight! Although I think that I might have put on a little to much weight on the bar. It was a little hard to finish the arm exercises but I did great on lunges! Might have to go a little less next Tuesday but I am still trying my best to make sure that each class challenges me!

Here is my Stats for Day 36:

Yay for 1056 calorie deficit!

I have to say that I had an awesome day! Yay for awesome days like today!

Oh on a side note, my 'Before' Pictures came in and I can not wait to show them to you guys tomorrow!

So NeverEver's, how do you handle birthdays? A free pass? or a little off the top? or nothing at all? Today was a nothing at all type day but there has been days that I have done a free pass.

Manic Monday: Day 35 + 10 Pounds Lost

Hey NeverEver's!

How was your Monday? Mine was a little 'Manic' but I have to say I do like it when its a little busy.

So I had a photo shoot today. Which I couldn't stop laughing while doing. I have an awesome friend that is making an awesome career as a photographer (did I use awesome too much?). He is doing my 'Before' and 'After' pictures which is going to look awesome! I can't wait to show you guys them once they are done!

I like the example below ^_^.

Person Pictured Is Not Me! 

Okay so after the photo shoot it was time to hit Target, who doesn't love the new Target now, for some basics plus I do like their grocery area. I just got the little things that I needed that have don't have to do with food.
When I came home I decided that I needed to clean the house...and I put it on the to-do list for tomorrow. Which is also joined by making sure that I am going through the closet and getting it 'fall-ized', which means that I am getting ready to donate some of the spring / summer clothes to goodwill. Lots of things to be done!

Spin, Spin, Spin

 Have to say my 2nd time hitting the bike was a little bit easier. I am actually really proud of myself because the instructor didn't come in until about 20 minutes into the class. So some of the regulars put in a CD (not sure why he was carrying a CD but I wasn't complaining) and we jammed, well cycled, until the instructor came in.
After she came in...well lets say she made up for lost time. I only had (1) water break and kept cycling even if I had to do it in the saddle.

So I have a BIG announcement!

I am at the 2nd LEVEL!

 I have lost a total of 10 pounds in 35 days! I am totally doing a Happy Dance this whole week + my workouts!
Side note I like this picture and how it shows examples of how much fat looks like once it is gone! I cannot wait to get down to that 20!

Okay so I didn't realize that I forgot to do my Daily Stats for Sunday...sssooo here it is!

Sunday Fun Day!

And here is Monday:

Look at that number of lost! Its in Double Digits!

Yay Double Digits! I can't say how happy I am to see that number!

Okay NeverEver's, how was your Monday? What did you do for a workout? Have you done spin before? If you have how do handle being in the 'saddle'? It hurts!!!

Manic Weigh In Monday: Day 28 + Spinning

Hey NeverEver's!

I have to say...there is a reason why I avoided spin. I watched them all spinning on the bikes that go no where. Listened to the instructor say 'Turn the knob a turn and half, We will be feeling it this song' and watched while the people come out drenched but still smiling!

While watching I always said 'That is to hard' or 'You aren't at that level yet, workout some more and then you can go to that class'. Well today I decided I was tired of listening to that inner voice telling me I couldn't do it yet.

So before I was able to talk myself out of it, and I am a good talker outer, I signed myself up for Spin at 24 Hour Fitness. And to MAKE sure I went I made sure everyone who follows me on twitter knew I was going...I wasn't going to back out now that there was 'internet pressure' on me!

Well the results were in someways exactly what I thought it would be...VERY FREAKING HARD!! But I made it through. Only stopping 2x, and that was to get more water and I only went during a 'Water Break'. That is where you sit in the 'saddle' and drink water while still spinning. I wasn't always able to stay out of the 'saddle' but I made sure if I sat my rump down I still moved my legs!

I am proud to say that when I walked out of the class I was one of those 'drenched but still smiling' people!

Anyways back to my Weigh In Day!

Have to say...I didn't lose a pound last week. Although I really am not surprised as I was dealing with some lawyer issues and was traveling all over So. Cal. i have to say that I am more proud of the fact that I didn't GAIN any weight! Now that is something to celebrate!!

Here is my stats for Monday;

Not a bad day

I will say I am disappointed that I didn't hit my Calories Burned Target. But there is always tomorrow, and tomorrow is Les Mils Body Pump!

So I wanted to add a new thing here for Manic Weigh In Monday's...that is my weekly schedule, or what I am planning on doing! Here it is

• Tuesday: Les Mils Body Pump, followed by 45 minutes on a cardio machine, not sure which one though
• Wednesday: There is a new class called H.I.I.T or (High Intensity Interval Training) which I want to try. If there is no post on Wednesday night it means I didn't survive the class ^_^. Also looking for a new job, yay fun!
• Thursday: I really want to do a Zumba day for Thursday, but it depends on the H.I.I.T class. I might make this day a walk in the park day!
• Friday: My Wonderful Day of Rest!
• Saturday: Also a sorta day of rest as the Hubby and I use this as our day together
• Sunday: Gym workout with a buddy, never know what I will be doing ^_~

Okay NeverEver's, so what do you think about the 'Weekly Schedule'? What are your plans for this weeks work out? 

Have a good night NeverEver's! 

Daily Stats: Day 22 + 23

Hey NeverEver's!

Sorry about not being able to post yesterday my internet decided to circle the drain! But now it is up and running again and I can't tell you how happy I am!

So I had a wonderful dinner on Tuesday I walked the Ontario Mills, biggest mall here in California I believe, and got some new workout shoes! On Wednesday I was walking Wilshire trying to deal with the bank 0_o.

Here are my stats for Wednesday + My Dinner + My New Shoes!

No workout except for walking that big mall! 

Now cooking isn't my thing, but I am trying to get more into it. I can not just workout and except the pounds to come off if I do not handle the other half, which is eating. So here is what I was able to come up with for Tuesday!

White rice + no sauce meatballs!

Now I wasn't going to get these shoes...because the first store that I found these at they were BRIGHT PINK! I like BRIGHT socks...so I can't have bright shoes it would just clash. So we went walking the whole mall until we came to Finish Line and found them in black! Oh YA!

Aren't they pretty!?! No more tying my shoes!

So for Wednesday Stats it was a little hard to add up. Hubby, a good friend and I went to Korean BBQ. Very popular in LA plus very delicious. Anyways, its a little hard adding it up but I think I got it all ^_^

Those KBBQ really takes a hit on you

I wasn't able to really workout today. I was in dealing with a bank issue so I was literally inside ALL day. But I tried to walk around as much as I could.

So tomorrow has to be better for working out. But as I ate at a KBBQ and its unlimited food I am pretty happy with my calorie intake!

Hope you Hump Day was better then mine NeverEver's!

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Daily Stats: Day 21, Zumba + Weigh In

Hey NeverEver's!

How was your weekend? Even better how was your Manic Monday? I hope it was better then mine of course...at least in the working world. However, mine was great for a weigh in / workout day!

So my workout consisted of Zumba, it really did a number on me, and then catching up with an old friend on the phone while walking the neighborhood. Here are the results!

Not a bad day at all!

So my weight loss is now at a total of 8 pounds. I lost a total of 2.5 pounds since last week and half. I see my weight going down on the scale and it makes me want to workout even more!

I am also pretty proud of my dinner today. More greens then anything else

Alright NeverEver's, so how did you do on the weigh in? What did you have for dinner? Have you tried Zumba yet? I have to say that it is intense! 

Have a good night look forward to writing more tomorrow. 

As if we don't have enough reasons to lose weight!

Hey NeverEver's!

I was reading up on reasons to lose weight. As if we don't have enough reasons before but I thought that this was a unique read. Here is what I found out

1. Fat makes you forgetful. It was tested that women scored 1 point less on a memory test for every unit higher in BMI.
2. Did you know that for every pound you lose you can run up to 4 seconds faster! 
3. Less foot pain! You aren't carrying around so much weight on your feet so its lighter!
4. Of course you are happier and you feel more confident. 
5. You can improve your skin!! Your skin is effected by nutrition, to much sugar and carbs, which can cause your skin not to look its glowy self!
6. You sleep better. Have to say that is something I haven't had in a while. 
7. Did you know that Women who have excess weight was found to make less money then their average weight counterpart. In fact we can make $10,000 a year less. Lose that weight and ask for that raise!
8. Reverse or never get Type 2 Diabetes! 
9. Stop that injury from ever happening. When you lost just 10 pounds you can lose 40 more pounds of pressure off your joints in your ankles, wrists, and knees. 
10. You can shrink your fat cells. That is right you can shrink your cells smaller. Which means a tinier waist, who doesn't want that! So you lose that weight and you can get a healthier heart. 

So as if we don't have enough reasons to lose the weight! Here are a few more. You just need to have the right motivation for weight loss. For me here is the biggest reason to loose weight, at least the first 50 pounds

• I can get ANY smart phone on ANY plan! 

If you can't guess I don't have a smart phone and I really really want one! So the hubby made me a deal. I get down to 160 and the above deal stands. I can feel the pounds dropping ^_^. 

So what is your reason for wanting to lose weight? Is it a conventional one? Was it something on this list? Want to look at a few more reasons to lose weight? Check out these sites

Reason 1

Reason 2

Daily Stats: Less Breaks and Eating Opp's!

Hey NeverEver's!!

So how do you measure success? I used to say that success was losing weight, not that I worked at it before this. Then when I started working out I thought that success could be measured in how long I worked out in the gym. However, now I think success is not stopping in a class. Especially in a Weight or Cardio class.

And that is what I did today! This was my 3rd Tuesday with Les Mills Body Pump at the 24 Hour Fitness Compton Gym. Found out that 3rd time is a charm in not only making sure that I continue to come back but that I also don't take as many breaks during the workout. Except those abs...I shudder to think about the 'abs' workout. Breaks are still done with that one...but there was less I do have to say!

Doesn't this look fun?!?

I think the reason why I worked so hard today on my class is because I didn't pick a 'Healthy Choice' meal. Going to Corner Bakery, and they do have healthier choices, I choose to have pasta...and not even the small one I choose the large one! I total whopping 1140 calories in 1 serving.

This means that I have to work all the harder tomorrow and learn that though I made a stumble here...it doesn't throw my whole journey out of whack. I will make healthier choices even when working out!

Here is today's stats;

Oy...Don't want to repeat today

This isn't a day that I care to repeat.

So NeverEver's how do you pick yourself back up once a mistake was made? Did it take you a long time to get back on track?

Till Next Time NeverEver's!

Daily Stats: Day 14

Hey NeverEver's!

I hope your Monday was less stressful then mine! Had the first meeting with my new boss today. To talk over what was done in the past week, especially since she was gone for a lot of last week. So needless to say it was a kind of stressful day.

I was able to make it to the gym...if only to find that I didn't have any socks for my gym shoes. So today was a weight only type of day. I couldn't necessarily do my cardio in heels. Although, I have heard there is a marathon for woman in heels. Not sure if that is something we should be running in but hey more power to them who run in those things...I can barely walk.

Anyways, here is my Daily Stats;

I again need to work on more sleep!

  I did forget to weigh myself today, which was silly because its Monday and its my weigh day. But I will weigh myself tomorrow promise NeverEver's!

So NeverEver's...I found that it was very important to have socks for my shoes. What have you found necessary to have at the gym?

Workout of the Day: Favorite Machine

Hey NeverEver's,

So today's workout was still cardio but on a higher level then other days.
It was ALL gym today and I wanted to introduce my favorite cardio machine to you all here.

The under used, under loved, Rowing Machine

Did you know that this machine can burn up to 800 calories an hour! And...this is the best part...its a FULL body workout. Not like the treadmill which works the legs. This baby burns EVERYTHING!


I also may have forgotten to mention but this darling also focuses on your AB's. That is because you are engaging them from start to finish! Not many cardio workouts do that now do they?


Here is a few more sites that you can check into if you want more information on the Amazing Rowing Machine!


Elliptical vs Rowing Machine  
Rowing Machine Benefits