Enjoying NOT indulging During the Holidays!

So NeverEver's, I can't believe it is that time of year again. Okay we have less then a week away! I need these tips more then ever, so I thought to share!

Sharing is awesome right? Anyways, these are my thoughts! Hope you like them!!


Enjoying NOT indulging During the Holidays!

It is the most wonderful time of the year, or at least it is supposed to be. But, with those Holiday parties, Family Drama, or even just the Cold Weather, it can all lead to some over indulgence. I know it does for me!

So how can we still have fun during the Holidays but not over indulge so that the New Year doesn't have so many resolutions? Here are some tips on surviving the Holidays with all the hard work you did for the year and keeping your sanity!

• Park your car away from the store front. Not only are you putting your car away from possible damage from other cars, but you are putting extra steps in your day. All without really thinking about it, which is the BEST part! Also, should mention that carrying those shopping bags back to your car will double as your weight workout!
• Get those Seven Servings of Fruit and Veggies in first! Not only do they have their normal goodness to them but of course they have the added benefit of keeping you fuller longer. Also, you can't forget that satisfying crunch! 
• Normal is good! That is right, try to get in as many normal days as you can between the parties and traveling. It will help make sure feel good about having that extra cocktail and keep you in the habit of working out / eating right so you don't start all over again come New Years!
• Meal Planning. You did it all year, yet thoughts of turkey and pot lucks make it a thing of the past. It doesn't have to be that way! In fact planning your meals during this season is extremely important. Cooking Holiday Dinner or hosting a Holiday Party? Choose the healthier versions of your favorite foods. Here are some swap ideas Here and Here!
• Dress to Impress! Okay, I know it sounds silly, or an 'Of Course' moment. But, it is important to dress up while at this years Holiday Events. Reason why...your good clothes are usually tighter, which equals you feeling full faster. So look good and make the party your own!

Sunday Fun Day - Playing Catch Up

Hey NeverEver's!

I hope you have all had a great 'Halloween' Weekend! Sadly, there was no parties for me this weekend. Not sure what was going on but this year was a quite Halloween. Oh well, there is always dressing up for work on Wednesday (I am thinking 80's) and next year to party it up!

So I was looking at all my posts and I just noticed that I haven't done my Daily Stats since Tuesday's Post...which was Monday's Stats. What happened this week? I am not sure but let us catch up!

Daily Stats Day 90:

So quick review on Tuesday's Food! I tried a wonderful recipe off of Eat, Live, Run, which was the 30 minute lemon brown sugar chicken!

It was so sweet yet lemon-y tart it became a favorite here in this household!

I did do a 'Calorie Counter' for it...well because I didn't know what it was. As a side note, I did use Wheat Flour not While.

 Not upset with these food stats at all. It was a delicious chicken!

Okay on to Wednesday's Daily Stats!

Daily Stats Day 91:

Wednesday was a quite day. Some family came over and Mother in Law made her tomato noodle soup. Which we all added bananas to!

Daily Stats Day 92:

Thursday was fun. It was the first time I have ever done a 'What I Ate' post and I made a delicious dinner. Thank you again SkinnyTaste! Sadly my picture looked nothing like Gina's...but I am willing to bet it tasted just as yummy! Which in the end is what counts.

It was also family approved, and basically eaten, before I could get any good photos. Hubby and I invited his sister and her boyfriend over for dinner. So it was a loud and happy night!

Daily Stats Day 93:

Just a normal Friday after work for me today. Hubby had some allergies so he wanted a night in.

Daily Stats Day 94:

Saturday was a fun day. First we get woken up by the owners of the house, we live in a duplex, saying that they were going to change our windows to more energy efficient ones.

I am ALL for older houses going green...however, not when its 8 in the morning on a Saturday.

Good bye old windows I knew thee well! Good bye window bars...I shall not miss you at all.

Okay so after we were awakened and out of the house, after covering all the appliances and such in the house. Hubby and I went stove shopping! Yay!!!!

We have found a possible winner. It is KitchenAid 2 oven stove for about $1400. At Sears it was $2000 but at BestBuys it was $1400. Still need to check out Lowe's but I think we have a winner!

Never had a double stove before, so I am pretty excited for this new thing to be in my kitchen!

So after all that shopping Hubby and I were getting hungry so we stopped by Hubby's favorite place in the world...

Islands! They have this new, very delicious, Ocktoberfest Beer. It went well with my Guacamole burger! Hubby got the Golden Ale, which is a stable on their tap.

The Burger was delicious! I really have never had a better Guac burger then when I come here. So after dinner we went over to the movies to watch Silent Hill in 3D.

I had goosebumps throughout the whole movie. But, as a gamer I just wanted to come home and play the game to see where the movie went wrong...I might be playing it after I finish with all my blogging business!

Okay NeverEver's! We are finally caught up on the Daily Stats! I really never want to be this far behind on those things again and I am sorry it happened this time!

I hope you have all checked out my Guest Post  for FitKit! I have been invited to do this once a month, which I am so happy about!

On to work on the Magazine Stand Outs! (I know I am extremely late on this one). Also just one more thing...

It came in! My KLUTCHclub October box! Here was all that was in it! Can not wait to share with you how everything in the box goes!

Okay so I did lie a little bit...that wasn't the last of it. Tonight is my game!

Lets go Saints! Who Dat!!

Now its the end. Sorry for the really long post...it will teach me never to play catch up again!

Have a great rest of your Sunday NeverEver's! Let me know what you think of my Guest Post for FitKit and the KLUTCHclub goodie bag!

Updates, Updates, Read All About Them

Hey NeverEver's,

Does it ever feel like there isn't enough time in a day? Yaa I have been feeling like that for this week. Was SUPER  sleepy yesterday and today I sleep past my 'Workout' alarm and right into the 'Get up or you'll be late for work' alarm. Which was almost slept through as well.

So I am really feeling the time crunch today. But, I am looking forward to posting this, I know silly things make me happy, plus I have my gym bag ready to go after work! 

My step to make sure I get there after work and not home...get dressed at work! That way your workout clothes vibe sinks in and you get there to the gym. At least it works for me!

Okay so here are the promised pictures! 

Sunday Night's Dinner which came from SkinnyTaste Chicken & Cavatelli Soup. I am not sure what 'Cavatelli' is, I do know that I just used a normal noodle for my soup. So I think it turned out more 'Chicken Noodle' then 'Chicken & Cavatelli' but it was delicious all the same! 

Next time I have to find this 'Cavatelli' and try it out with that!

On to Tuesday! Yes I know I am skipping Monday, but I don't have pictures for Monday. Anyways, I finally broke down and purchased the Starbucks VIA things. My verdict...I LOVE IT! Makes a delicious Very Berry Hibicus, without the long lines and the gas wasted. 

If you have a favorite Starbucks flavor that is available with the VIA...get it! 

Now what I am MOST happy with is that I have finally brought my own snacks. I was saying here, that I was snacking way to many things in the office. All very bad healthwise. So, there are my almonds!

Tuesday's Lunch! It is the same soup that I did for Sunday's night dinner. But, the noodles sucked up all the water. I actually had to add some more while warming it up! 

Now it was just as good the 2nd time as the 1st time. Thanks again SkinnyTaste!

Now last nights dinner was a little different. First I got it off of Eat Live Run. Which is an amazing blog who's author, Jenna just wrote a book called White Jacket Required. A GREAT book

So the chicken is called 30 Minute Lemon Brown Sugar Chicken! It is the first time I have ever cooked something off of Jenna's blog and it tasted great! I was thinking it would be a little sweeter then it was but it hit it right in the middle!

My stove is still down so I am using my little toaster oven. I can not wait to get my stove replaced. Should be happening soon!!

What chicken wouldn't be complete without some FIVE cheese tortellini! I should mention that this is also wheat pasta, which makes it even yummier in my book!

The finished product! As I said the chicken was yummy, zesty with lemon but sweet with the brown sugar! Something that I will be having or making again!

So I have some things happening here! Yay for things happening!!

I am going to Pamper Me Fabulous on November 11. I can not wait to share with you the fitness classes, the booths and samples that they are offering! More info about that coming soon!

I just got the tracking # for KLUTCHclub October Box! It should be here soon and all the goodies will be shared!

Also, I am doing a Guest Post for FitKit Community, which is something that NEEDS to be checked out!

Finally, (I know long list) I will be taking part of the Around The Plate November 10 Day Challenge. Which is (drum roll please)...10 whole days of eating at home.
No eating out at all. This includes, vending machines, work snacks, forgot lunches or anything else that doesn't come from home.

As I have been having an issue with too much eating out I am really looking forward to this challenge! It starts on November 5th! So come join me!

Okay NeverEver's, I swear that is all for today! See you all tomorrow!

Short and Sweet...I am tired

Hey NeverEver's!

This is going to be a short post, I am sooo sleepy!

Also very happy with myself as well. Main reason why...I got up in the MORNING and went to the gym. Yes I was 20 minutes later then I wanted to be...but I worked out before heading to work.

It felt AMAZING!

However, after 10+ hours of being awake...my workout high is crashing. So before I completely crash here is my Daily Stats and promises for next post!

Look at what happens when you have some family drama and go to the gym after work. A Big CALORIE BURN!

It just shows that bad or annoying things happen you CAN turn it into something good!

Okay, so as for tomorrow's post...well you get Sunday's Night Dinner, Lunch / Snack for Tuesday and Tuesday's Night Dinner.

Plus the biggest news. I have been accepted to write a post as a Guest Blogger for FitKit Blog. Which is an awesome community that tackles, weight loss, eating right, exercises and healthy living topics.

I have already picked my topic so stay tuned for a link! Yay so excited!

Good Night NeverEver's!

Have you ever written a guest post before, if you have any advise for me? How long does your workout 'high' last?