Slim Fast should be called Sugar Blast!

So I had a rude shock yesterday at the gas station – and it wasn’t gas prices! I had been running all day – had a small breakfast and pretty much non-existent lunch, and had NO protein powder stashed in my purse for a meal on the run.  So – as...

Monika’s Journey – Core Program Concludes

Last night my Core class concluded – 8 of our 10 baselined out.  Our trainer first gave our  group numbers, so how did we do? 110 total pounds lost 98.2 fat pounds lost 90″ overall lost WOW!  There’s a whole lot less of us! And then our individual...

Quick Tips

How much water have I had so far today??? This for me is the hardest thing to keep track of.  I asked in my class how people keep track of those 100oz.  Our trainer uses a styrofoam cup and marks on it daily, my girlfriend tracks by number of bottles lined up on her...

Chicken, Chicken, Chicken and more Chicken

As I consumed yet again another grilled chicken breast, I thought, “How many ways are there to make chicken something interesting.” So here’s my quick list: Greek – rub with lemon, pepper and garlic – grill  – squeeze on fresh lemon...

Week 2 Results are in!

And the drumroll please….. 2.2lbs of FAT and 8lbs total! I am very pleased with this week’s results – I really worked on timing meals / snacks per my trainers suggestions, while adding to the recipe collection.  Learning of the week: BEHAVIOR...