My quest for good walking shoes

So I have been walking a lot lately and I'm getting discouraged and frustrated by the pain in my calves it's awe full . I have to stop often and stretch . I have had issues with my feet for the last year and a half and I'm almost certain it's my feet causing the pain. I'm frustrated because I feel like it's going to slow me down ,every time it crosses my mind to walk  I immediately think of the pain ( it's that bad ) .

These are killing me !!!

So I googled it yesterday and found this site  http://www.thewalkingsite.com/shoes.html As far as information goes it seems helpful -

Blogging from my Iphone while I rest after walking Mt Trashmore . I love that I can do that .
Anyways I'm a hot sweaty mess, a little sore but all and all I feel great today .

So proud of Garret he kept up like a champ on his wing scooter . I need to check and see if they make those for adults , it would make an awesome work out .

Of course I have the essentials for walking on a hot day .My pedometer says I burned a little over 200 calories . Yeah me !!

That's all for now.  Maybe
Garret and I will go another round before we leave .

Garret is investigating a tree that came down in the last storm we had . 

Trader Joes

Chicken cilantro mini wontons

These babies are delicious

Fat - 0.5
Carbs -9g
Protein -3g
fiber -1g
 4 per serving = 1 point !!! yummy

Alpha Rho !

Thanks Heather for putting this together !

My Weight loss journey

Rules for my successful weight loss journey -
Please DO NOT !
 Do not tell me I shouldn't eat  that , I'm aware of what I am doing
Do not try to teach me about weight loss exercise and nutrition - I go to weight watchers for that .
Do not ask me " how many points is that ? unless you are a fellow weight watchers person .
Remember I QUIT SMOKING !

Please DO !!!
Ask me if it's working for me ! It is !
Please do give me tips on what is low in fat
Please do respect my efforts .
This is a life style change for me as was quitting smoking . At times I am easily agitated as I am trying to adjust and eliminate things from my daily routine that is not good for me. It is a life long process and as time goes by it will become easier . I am not a weight loss fanatic and I will not push my beliefs or life style change on to you . I just simply want to be healthier .

1. Weight loss --- down 2.5 lbs   !!!  June 11 - 2011 weigh in  ( that's 1 week ) I started on May 14th and did not get accurate weight and had it reset,  so I think I may have lost 5 lbs  in all .

These are my notes from today's WW meeting.

1. Get rid of clothes as you go down in sizes. Keep a brown bag to store them in as you go down- Get rid of them !!!

1. . You deserve to feel good in your clothes don't wear baggy clothes ,wear your size!!!

Struggling?
still gaining ,  Eating all your  points ?
Staying within your daily points ?
  Not seeing weight loss ?  Your Leader can track your points to see where the problem is( bring in copy of points tracker )
Keep tracking !
  There is a Simple  fill in technique book, can purchase at the meeting.
Challenges-  problem with portion control - balancing can be an issue.
Guilt and frustration for things you like -  Okay to have  -  use portion control
Works - track everything use the 3 month journal -  it's OK to Back track
Weigh in's - not a failure it's feed back!!
Pre tracking - good idea Not knowing points slows people down with weight loss .
Tracking - track everything - stay with  good Heath guidelines - water vitamin - oil - fruit veggies - Tracking  times Balance out points .
 Weighing and measuring makes a big difference.
Pasta !! Once a week - OK
No carbs every meal  , Make sure you write down protein - filling foods  Fruits, veggies
Keep a feelings --journal , track it. Moods - determine your points - track it - Exercise tracking - eat enough ! don't have to eat all exercise points.
Know how much your are earning for exercise -
eat only your earned points value .
Can you gain weight and track - yep! Track track track !!!!!! It works !! Write points on packages as you buy and store them in your cabinets
 Natures own - White wheat bread 1 point value!
Home needs to be a low fat zone!
Slowly convert family to healthy eating .
20 minutes of exercise at least daily .
Pre-track your meals - more Likely to stick with your points.
Precook - veggies for convenience . 
water water water !!!!

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao-tzu

it's 90 degrees out side !!!

It always looks like this.

Love having my T.V

I like this one the most

 This stamp set is from Stampin Up - Thoughts and prayers .

But very cool in here ! I have successfully wrecked my craft room and enjoyed doing so . Staying in to stay cool means needing something to do , So I came up with this . 

Onion bloom

I love onions , this will be a great snack ! Even better it's 1 if you are following Weight Watchers .

source : Dotti's weight loss zone

Thanks Heather !!

Onion Bloom

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 large onion
1/4 ounce corn flakes, crushed
Pinch red pepper
Pinch seasoned salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2-cup round baking dish with
cooking spray. Trim root end of onion so it stands upright. Slice off 1/2"
from top and remove peel. With sharp knife, cut triangle slices to center of onion,
slicing from top down and stopping 1/2" from bottom. Work your way around
to make several 'petals'. Spray with cooking spray and place in microwavable
safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until onion is slightly
tender and petals have begun to separate. In small bowl combine corn flake
crumbs, seasoned salt, and pepper; set aside. In medium bowl whip egg white
until foamy. Dip onion in egg white, coating petals thoroughly. Place in prepared
baking dish and sprinkle evenly with corn flake mixture. Bake until lightly
browned and crisp (about 10-12 minutes).

POINTS:  1

Natures goodies

My trip to the farmers market is always productive I never fail to find something yummy It's all usually gone in 2 to 3 days though. There  is little fish house there and I picked up a pound or so of catfish. Cooked in a pan with a little cooking spray salt and pepper and you have a simple and tasty dish. We also picked up some alligator for my husband Craig and brother in law. 

Pickled Lemons

http://www.foodgal.com/2009/01/meyer-lemons-the-salty/

I did as it said and packaged it up for a gift to a sweet friend !!!

Avacado & Cilantro Dressing

- You can find the recipe and directions here!

http://guiltykitchen.com/2010/03/31/avocado-cilantro-dressing/

Goofy Dogs

 This is SPOILED !!

 This is Molly AKA- Ma Ma

This is princess Cayman

Other stuff - chocolate - chocolate chip muffins

I started eating healthier and came across this recipe . My son and I made them together and we were pleasantly surprised as to how delicious they are . If you are doing Weight Watchers I have calculated the points for you and it is 5 points per serving  ( serving size is 1 muffin )

Recipe :
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teas baking powder
1/4 teas salt
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup canola oil
1tbl red wine vinegar
1 teas vanilla
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips ( divided )
cooking spray
preheat oven to 400
weigh or lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off with a knife combine flour and next 5 ingredients ( through salt ) in a large bowl , stirring make a well in the center of mixture. combine 1 cup water and next 4 ingredients ( through egg ) in a bowel , stirring well with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 cup chocolate chips . Add oil to flour mixture , stirring just until moist . Coat liners or pan with cooking spray  Place in 12 muffin cup pan sprinkle with remaining chips on top . Bake for 15 minutes , cool for 5

They are delicious , just a hint of sweetness the chocolate chips on top make it seem like frosting . Enjoy !