Roadblock...

Sometimes it does feel like this journey is an episode of the Amazing Race. *sigh*

I am sick. I have been sick for about 5 days now. I feel like whenever things are going well, I have to face a roadblock and try to overcome. I will do that this time and not give up like I usually do!

Today I cooked a recipe from the Diabetic Cookbook. I am not diabetic, but I like how simple these recipes are, so I ordered this cookbook. Today I made "Fresh Garlic Shrimp Linguine" and it was yummy! I made extra so I have it for lunch tomorrow. It called for Seafood Seasoning, but I used Mrs. Dash because it has no sodium. I picked the Fiesta Lime flavor and it was great!

Tomorrow is weigh-in day, and I hope I at least stay the same. With the lack of exercise due to illness, I worry about what might happen. Keep you posted!

Long Time No Post...

I got a little off track over the past week or so. I kind of forgot why I was doing this, and I needed to remind myself. I slipped back into eating takeout, so last week was the first week I did not meet my goal to prepare at least 4 dinners at home. I am recommiting to that now. Especially since I took a sneak peak at the scale this morning and saw the number heading in the wrong direction. I'm hoping that a couple really good days will get that number to at least stay the same.

Don't be shocked, but I finally cleaned my house. My whole house in ONE day. Of course, I have a tiny house, so it only took my about 2 hours, but did I mention that I hate cleaning. I am going to try to keep up with it better now that I have a starting point.

Euphoria... Followed by Problems

I am SO excited! I lost 4.6 pounds this week, so I know that I am doing something right. Realistically, I know that most of that weight is water weight, but it is still a motivator.

Then... I could feel my blood pressure was up. So I went to the doctor instead of going to the gym. he confirmed my blood pressure was up and put me on yet another medication. :( So frustrating! But I'm not going to let it get me down. The doctor said I could still exercise, so that is what I will do.

Tonight I made a really yummy recipe. It was a Chicken Parmesan recipe from the Food Network show Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger. It was not only easy, it was delicious. I am usually scared to cook chicken, but I think I could do it using this method again!

Short blog tonight, but I am tired and ready for bed.