Dreaded Week 2

So the dreaded week 2 of our diet is almost over. I seem like it is very Biggest Loser-esque. I have done everything right, followed my point allotment and even started working out. I know that I am not supposed to weight myself often, but I do. I have only lost 1 pound this week so far. It is so fustrating to me, it makes me want to give up. I know I can't but I want to...Jeremy keeps reminding me that I need to just keep doing what I am doing and that it will come off. I wish I had his optimism.....

Weigh in week 1

So, this has been a crazy week around the English household. I have been wanting to post, but time has just gotten away from me every night! Monday our 5 month old puppy, Tinkerbell gor spayed, so we have been pretty occupied with her so far this week but I am happy to report that she is on the mend and seems to have recovered from the pain part relatively quickly. YAY!

On the weight loss front, today was weigh in day for week one. I wasn't really nervous about it because I knew I had lost a little but I was happily surprised with a weight loss of 4.6 pounds. EXCITING! Jeremy lost 3 so overall I am pretty pleased with our results! We had a phenomenal recipe this week for dinner. It was off a website called skinnytaste.com and was a "burrito bowl" recreation from Chipotle. To top it off, it was crock pot so for that it gets an extra WOOT WOOT!

It is possible, folks.....losing weight in your mid 30's is possible. Let's see if I can keep it up. Now to find the motivation for waking up early for working out. We will keep that venture for another day :) Night all!

Honey Lime Pork Chops

So, last night I tried a recipe for Honey Lime Pork Chops. It turned out really nice and at 5 points per serving it was perfect. The soy sauce over powered the honey-lime flavor but with a little experimenting, next time I think will be perfect!!! I paired the pork chops with some herb and smart balance garlic noodles with normandy vegetables. Total of 15 points for dinner. Not too shabby! Here is the recipe..... bon apetite.

Honey Lime Pork Chop Recipe
Ingredients:- 4 (4 oz.) lean boneless pork chops- 1 package Onion Soup Mix- 1 tbsp chopped scallions- 3 tbsp honey- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce- 1/8 tsp ground or fresh ginger (I used fresh)- dash of Kosher salt and pepper
Directions:Start by making the marinade. In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients, except the pork chops. Place 1/2 of the marinade into an 8×8 inch baking dish. Place the pork chops on top followed by the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours (2 hours minimum), turning occasionally. Remove the pork chops from the marinade, discarding any left over marinade. Grill or broil the pork chops, turning only once, until the pork chops are done.
Entire Recipe makes 4 servingsServing size = 1 Pork ChopEach Serving = 5 Point Total

Happy 2012

So, I am the world's WORST blogger, BUT this time I am committed to routinely post. This time is going to be my ongoing weight loss and healthy eating escapade. Jeremy and I are adamant we are getting healthy and back in shape this year. Hopefully once we get all healthy and lean, we can go somewhere awesome to show it off! I may try a new recipe tonight and if it is any good I will share my find with you all. Happy Saturday!!!!!!