So I realized I haven't updated my blog with my weight in a while, but I have been keeping up on my YouTube channel. To recap, over the holidays I managed to lose 0.4 lbs, which I consider a big accomplishment. However, when I weighed in yesterday I was back up to 278.4 which is a 2 lb gain from the previous week. For my Healthywage target, I still am pretty much at where I'm … [Read more...] about Healthywage Weigh-In: 2 lb GAIN!
Enlightened Ice Cream Bars Review: Cold Brew Coffee Chip and Frozen Hot Cocoa
I've been on a mission to find the best low-calorie ice cream treats, so I knew when I saw the Enlightened ice cream bars at my local grocery store that I needed to try them, especially when I saw the flavors! I hadn't ever tried any of their other products before, so I was just hoping they would be delicious since they were nearly $5 a box! I thought I'd do a full Enlightened … [Read more...] about Enlightened Ice Cream Bars Review: Cold Brew Coffee Chip and Frozen Hot Cocoa
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup: A Healthier Lasagna Alternative
I kind of have this pet peeve with food bloggers and how they make you scroll down for ages to even find the recipe on the page, so I'm going to post the actual recipe for instant pot lasagna soup first thing so no one has to scroll much to find it. :) Lasagna Soup Recipe Ingredients 1 lb lean turkey Italian sausage, removed from casings (I used Jenni-O) 2 cups dry … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Lasagna Soup: A Healthier Lasagna Alternative
Weigh in #8: 1.6 Lost and Ahead of My Healthywage Target
This week went fairly well in terms of tracking and exercise, however, I'm still struggling with the psychological aspect of using food as a comfort/stress reliever. I'm just going to have to learn how to cope without always turning to food because it isn't just going to go away as I lose weight. Despite this, I managed to lose another 1.6 lbs. I'm now at 277.2, which is … [Read more...] about Weigh in #8: 1.6 Lost and Ahead of My Healthywage Target
My Plan For Losing Weight Over the Holidays
It's difficult for me to get through December and the New Year without overindulging. Mid-December is when I usually start baking lots of cookies, fudge, and other treats to have through the holidays and it's my contribution to family parties. My sister and I usually get together and do tons of baking and it's become a tradition. I also end up drinking more this time of year, … [Read more...] about My Plan For Losing Weight Over the Holidays