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Hi Loves! I forgot to mention, I will also talk a bit about fitness & weight loss on my blog. I have been on a weight loss journey for about 3 months now. And I have lost 22 pounds. I can definitely tell that I am losing inches more than pounds, because my pants are all getting too big. I'm not really comfortable saying what my weight is...but when I lose a bit more, I will share with you where I started.

My sister and I went to lunch & tanning on Sunday. This was the first time I had been tanning in years, since high school Im sure. I was looking in the mirror, and I couldnt help but to notice for the first time, that I really AM losing weight. Here's the shot I took:

Outfit Details:

Shirt - Ross (I bought it while I was in Hawaii. Sadly, we dont have Ross' here in Ohio. :(

Jeans - Mixit (Rolled up into capri's)

Cross Necklace - handmade by a local woman

Black Flip Flops (that you cant even see lol)

Nothing really special, I just thought I'd throw that in. :)

Not a really good quality photo, but I was so happy! I am loving the results I am getting from choosing to eat better, and working out a lot. I will share with you a bit of what Im doing. I know I could be losing more weight... but honestly, since I started - I was in Hawaii for 10 days, and I ate whatever I wanted while I was there. Also, the weekends are really tough for me. When I'm at work, it is easy for me to pack my lunch & thats all I eat because I work in a really small town - no fast food chains, no restaurants period. But on the weekends, it is so readily available that it makes it really tough to stay away from. I'm getting better with it, though. Dont get me wrong, I am really happy with my progress so far, but you know - as women, we are our toughest critics.

Here are a couple things that I'm loving right now.

Breakfast:

My favorite breakfast is the Yoplait Light Very Vanilla yogurt. There is 110 calories per container. And they are soo good! I usually eat a banana with it, and I'm good til lunch.

Lunch:

I dont really know what to call this salad. I ordered one from a local restaurant, and I recreated it. There it was called a walnut chicken salad. Although, I make mine with pecans. So I guess its a pecan chicken salad. It has: fresh spinach for the greens, fetta cheese, pecans, mandarin oranges, strawberries, chicken, dried cranberries & a strawberry vinigrette. It is seriously, de-lish!

A really great sort of, light summer salad.

Dinner:

Spaghetti Squash.

I made it for the second time last night for dinner. It is uh-maz-ing! I just cut my spaghetti squash in half, scoop out the seeds, put a dab of butter in each side, and place them open side up first for about 20 minutes on 400 degrees. Then I turn them over and cook them for another 30 minutes or so. When you take them out, you take a fork to them & they shred up just like spaghetti! It is awesome. Just add your favorite sauce & parmasean, and you have a fabulous no carb dinner!

I am a pizza addict. Or should I say, was a pizza addict. These zucchini pizza's (thank you Pinterest :) are a fabulous way to trick yourself into thinking you're eating pizza. And it is sersiously, rediculous. I love them! I have also made pizza's out of portobello mushroom caps & low carb pita's.

I am doing low carbs as you can probably tell. I am also counting calories, but carbs is my main focus. I am staying away from potatoes, breads, sweets etc.

For my workouts, I am doing a lot of cardio. At least 30 minutes on the elliptical, sometimes 45-60. Followed by 15 minutes on the stationary bike. And then 75 weighted crunches. Sometimes I do a class, either Zumba or Piloxing.

I am a busy working mom, so I go to the gym after work and I dont always have a lot of time to devote to a work out. I have to get home & get dinner ready & such. If you have any suggestions, throw them my way!

I also bought myself a fabulous new pair of tennis shoes. They are New Balance, and the N on the side is all glittery & blingy. I absolutely love them! They are super comfortable, and working out great for me at the gym.

Thats all for now! Thanks for reading. And again, if you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to make them!

Have a fabulous day! It is gorgeous here!

xoxo

Alana