forming good habits

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or Civil Rights day.  As such, I have the day off work.  Something exciting happened this morning though, and I wanted to share!   I woke up and, even though I would be perfectly validated in sleeping in, drove the 20 miles over to Curves by my office (the one I'm a member of) to get my 30 minute workout in this morning and I feel great!  It's evidence that these changes I'm making are starting to stick and are turning into good habits.

poppy seed chicken salad

Just tried a new recipe and I'm in love!


2 c. cooked chicken, cubed
1/2 c. slivered almonds
1/4 c. celery, finely chopped
1 T poppy seeds
1/3 c. dried cranberries (I used the reduced sugar ones)
1/4 c. plain, non-fat, greek yogurt (I used Chobani brand)
1/3 c. reduced fat mayo
1 t. lemon juice
Pinch of sugar
Salt to taste

Stir all ingredients together in a bowl until combined.  Chill.  Makes 4 servings.


I ate it over a bed of spinach for dinner with a honeycrisp apple.  So good!

i'm afraid

I've developed a new fear/phobia.  It's started a couple months ago.  What is it?  I don't like having the shower curtain closed all the way (except for when I'm actually IN the shower, of course).  I'm afraid someone may be hiding in there and may jump out when I'm peeing and least expect it to kidnap and/or seriously hurt me.

I'm not sure where this fear came from but it is starting to become a problem.

strange cravings

So I've been doing this whole eating healthy and exercising more thing for almost three weeks now.  Here is something I've noticed:  I no longer crave sugar/chocolate

I haven't had pop/soda for a week now and I don't miss it.

Also, I've suddenly started craving some salmon.  For those of you who know me, know this is a strange and unusual craving.  I hate seafood.  Yet, all I can think about the last couple days is getting a really nice piece of salmon with some steamed broccoli.  I don't want to cook it.  I don't want my house to smell like fish.  I want to go somewhere and get some.

If I didn't know better I might start to wonder if I was pregnant...

confession

So I broke one of my New Year's Resolutions over the weekend.  Okay, I broke two.  But, in my defense I was sick!  I didn't go to the gym three times last week.  I also had some gluten in the form of some delicious, delicious chicken nuggets from Wendy's.  They were the only things I was craving and that didn't make my stomach turn over at the sight, smell, or thought of them.

However, I am back on track this week.  I've already gone to the gym twice and haven't had any gluten since Monday!

you know you're sick when...

Your nightstand turns into a pharmacy.

Went to the doctor yesterday in the hopes there would be something that he could give me to help kick this thing, but he said it's just a really bad cold and there's really nothing except rest and liquids that can be done. So, I've been hanging out on the couch, or in bed, for the last couple days trying to kill this bug with chicken soup and orange juice.  I feel a little better today but my throat is killing me.  It's super sore and irritated from all the coughing and clearing my throat of all the junk that's currently in it.  So gross.

I could really go for a Frosty from Wendy's right now.  I've been craving one since last night and I know it would help sooth my throat for a little while.  However, I haven't showered in 24 hours and I'm not really planning on showering anytime soon, so...probably not going to get on.  Oh well.  It's better this way anyway, since I wasn't able to go to the gym yesterday.

pretty sure....

I have the flu.

I feel horrible.

Hopefully the chicken noodle soup, oj, and drugs I bought on the way home today will work quickly.