Long Row ..Part 6

Welcome Back!!  This is it!    This is the last week  to hit my deadline.  The goal started out,  losing 20 pounds and gaining my sobriety.  I started "Long row to hoe" at 153 lbs and drinking regularly. Where am I now, six weeks later?  I'm 136lbs and drinking on the weekend, so it seems.   This week, I did better on the diet, then the sobriety.   I could tell you, I was celebrating my success as a parent.    Maybe that I was pressed,  by an enabler.  Those would be excuses.  No excuses!!  I drank!  I enjoyed BBQin' with friends and had some drinks.  Did I get trashed?  Nope!  Am I proud, of where I am?  Indeed!! 
  I wasn't sure that I would make it,  June the 7th,  seemed so far away.  I do have to mention, dress shopping, felt great!  It was nice to put on a dress and look good.  To go from a size Large to a size medium,  is priceless. 


I'm going to continue this journey, It's not over .   I still have 3 days to lose 3lbs. I truly want to hit this goal.  Next week, I plan to post my before and after picture.  To continue blogging updates,  In hopes I'll keep the weight off and the drinking to a minimum.   I might even try to lose another 10lbs.... We shall see. 
    
 Thank you for reading this.   

Here are my results.

April 30th 153lbs

Neck 14 inches

Chest 41 1/2 inches

Stomach 41 1/2 inches

Hips 39inches

Thigh 21 1/2 inches

Arms 14inches

May 7th 149lbs

Neck 13 1/2 inches

Chest 39 inches

Stomach 39 inches

Hips 39 inches

Thigh 21 inches

Arm 13 inches

May 14th 145lbs

Neck 14 inches <--- either I gained an 1/2 inch or, I measured wrong. :)

Chest 38 1/2 inches

Stomach 38 1/2 inches

Hips 38 inches

Thigh 21 inches

Arms 12 1/2 inches

Totaling to . 8 lbs and 7.50 in.

May 21st  143lbs

Neck 14inches

Chest 37inches

Stomach 37inches

Hips 38inches

Thigh 20 inches

Arm 12 inches

 2lb and 3 1/2 inches down.  totaling 10lbs and 11 inches

My current weight  141lbs

Neck 13 1/2 inches 

Chest 37 inches

Stomach 36 1/2 inches

Hips 38 inches

Thigh 20 inches

Arm 12 inches

Total loss this week 2 lbs and 1/2 inch  total to date 11 1/2 inches and 12 lbs.  

6/4 136lbs

Neck 13 inches

Chest 36 1/2 inches

Stomach 35 1/2 inches

Hips 37 inches

Thigh 20 inches

Arms 12 inches 

Total loss this week.   5lbs and 3 inches.  Total To date.  14 1/2 Inches and 17 lbs.

XOXO Peachy Keene  

Taco Dip

Taco Dip



Great for any Party. 

2 Large cans refried beans
1 Large sour cream
1 Packets of Taco seasoning
1/2 cup chopped Tomato
1 Large bag of Taco cheese
1 can sliced Olives
1/2 Cup chopped Scallions/ Green onion
Spread Refried bean in large dip tray - or casserole dish 
Mix taco seasoning into sour cream - Make sure to mix completely
Spread sour cream over refried beans
cover with Cheese, olives, chopped tomato  chopped Scallion -
Grab a bag of your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy!    

~ Peachy Keene

Chicken Bryan..... Copycat ♫ ♪♫

  Use kitchen mallet to  flatten the thick part of the chicken breast ..rub each chicken breast with oil sprinkle each with salt and pepper  grill for 3-5 minutes per side or until done  

 Basil lemon butter sauce : 

 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 

 1 teaspoon minced garlic

 2 teaspoon lemon juice

 1 tablespoon white wine

 1/8 teaspoon salt 

 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

 1/4 cup heavy cream 

 6-7 basil leaves sliced

Melt butter in a small saucepan over med/low heat -add garlic  and saute (sweat) it for 5 minutes   add the lemon juice and wine  cook for another 5 minutes add salt pepper and cream and reduce the heat to low cook sauce for 15-20 minutes over low heat until think, stirring often while grilling chicken.

 While chicken is cooking simmer the sun-dried tomatoes in a small saucepan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes . strain the tomatoes then slice into strips 

 When Chicken is done . Place each chicken breast on a plate and place a slice of cheese Caprino ( or any goat cheese) on  top of each chicken breast. divide the sun-dried tomatoes and place pile on top of the chicken on each plate . Stir the basil leaves into the sauce then spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve. Serves 4    Worth the work.. it's amazing!!

Long Row ...Part 5

      Word of the week, Discouraged!!   I'm so discouraged,  my loss this week.... 2 pounds and half an inch.  I have 8 pounds to lose, to hit my goal.  I'm starting to think, It's not going to happen.  I only have TEN days.  I thought maybe, I would get close and be ok with that result.  I can't say I've ONLY lost 12 pounds because,  that is great.   however, It took me 5 weeks to lose that 12 pounds.   I know this week and next, I'll be pushing myself at the gym.  I didn't try the red wine vinegar trick,  I may pick some up today and start that.  I think,  I'm also discouraged because,  I had someone ask me, " Are you seeing results,  from not drinking?"    I guess, I'm the only one to notice my weight loss.  It makes me want to eat an entire red velvet cake.  alright,   Not really. 


Saturday,  I went out for a friends birthday, I had a couple drinks. I drank, scotch and diet soda. which is still sticking to the diet.  I read,  on this diet you can have Scotch, rye, vodka. With a non- sugar drink,  NO JUICE.  You' re also allowed red wine,  in moderation,  of course.  I can't say that,  I'm at the social drinker status.  But I have to pat myself on the back. I'm doing better then I thought, in that area.  

Here are my results.

April 30th 153lbs

Neck 14 inches

Chest 41 1/2 inches

Stomach 41 1/2 inches

Hips 39inches

Thigh 21 1/2 inches

Arms 14inches

May 7th 149lbs

Neck 13 1/2 inches

Chest 39 inches

Stomach 39 inches

Hips 39 inches

Thigh 21 inches

Arm 13 inches

May 14th 145lbs

Neck 14 inches <--- either I gained an 1/2 inch or, I measured wrong. :)

Chest 38 1/2 inches

Stomach 38 1/2 inches

Hips 38 inches

Thigh 21 inches

Arms 12 1/2 inches

Totaling to . 8 lbs and 7.50 in.

 May 21st  143lbs

Neck 14inches

Chest 37inches

Stomach 37inches

Hips 38inches

Thigh 20 inches

Arm 12 inches

 2lb and 3 1/2 inches down.  totaling 10lbs and 11 inches

My current weight  141lbs
Neck 13 1/2 inches 
Chest 37 inches
Stomach 36 1/2 inches
Hips 38 inches
Thigh 20 inches
Arm 12 inches


Total loss this week 2 lbs and 1/2 inch  total to date 11 1/2 inches and 12 lbs.  

Long row... part 4

Here I am,  two weeks from my deadline.  My goal is to lose 20lbs by June 7th. As well as keep my sobriety. Unfortunately, I feel like I'm stuck. The last two pounds, I lost was last week.  I'm not sure to add more vegetables,  or cut out more carbs.   The carbs, I am taking in are from Ranch dressing, I keep it under two teaspoons.   I'm eating more of the same things.  Hot dogs with mustard,   For dinner, Meat i.e. Pork chop, steak, chicken.  with salad. I drink, nothing but water with Mio.  I do sneak a little peanut butter, now and again.  Believe me, it's not enough to make a difference.   I'm jogging a mile at least 3 to  4 times a week, along with inclined sit-ups.

The Upside!!  I'm doing better with my sobriety, then I am with my diet.  Which is great!!
I really don't think much about drinking, I guess because I'm so focused on losing this weight. June 7th is  an important day to me, I want to look great,  as well as feel great.  Though, I can't say,  on said day,  I wont have a couple cocktails.  However,  I hope to keep it to a minimum. I hope that I can do it. If I feel I can't, I just wont drink.  Easier said then done, right?  I just hope that I don't go back to, where I was. Eating the same bad foods, the same bad habits, and drinking each night.

Before I bring myself down.  I need to focus on these last 10lbs. I would love tips. :)
I have been told to drink, red wine vinegar with water, anyone else heard of that?   I haven't tried it yet.  Though, I think I will start that, this Friday,  and report back.


Here are my results.

April 30th 153lbs
Neck 14inches
Chest 41 1/2 inches
Stomach 41 1/2 inches
Hips 39inches
Thigh 21 1/2 inches
Arms 14inches

May 7th 149lbs
Neck 13 1/2 inches
Chest 39 inches
Stomach 39 inches
Hips 39 inches
Thigh 21 inches
Arm 13 inches

May 14th 145lbs
Neck 14 inches <--- either I gained an 1/2 inch or, I measured wrong. :)
Chest 38 1/2 inches
Stomach 38 1/2 inches
Hips 38 inches
Thigh 21 inches
Arms 12 1/2 inches

Totaling to . 8 lbs and 7.50 in.
My current weight 143lbs
Neck 14inches
Chest 37inches
Stomach 37inches
Hips 38inches
Thigh 20 inches
Arm 12 inches
 2lb and 3 1/2 inches down.  totalling 10lbs and 11 inches

Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

... I'll share my favorite cookie recipe  No Bake Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in peanut butter, oats, and vanilla. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool until hardened.

" A Long row... part 3

          Here we are again, yet another week has pasted us by.  Time to report my week.  I'm pretty reluctant to say .... Saturday and Sunday,  I did have a couple drinks.  I had one and a half drinks, Saturday and, Four drinks Sunday.  I know,  I didn't FAIL,  though,  I did trip up.  It's only been two weeks. How could I give in so easy?  Shame on me,  I know.

  Saturday,  I was at a party,  the only one,  not drinking.  I had one shot of Patron,  a half of Margarita Crystal Light & Patron.  Something, I can have on the diet.  So I didn't break my diet,  just my sobriety.  Lame,  I know!  If it's worth it,  I felt guilty.

Needless to say, I'm still on the diet.  I wasn't sure,  I was going to lose anything this week.   I checked so often, My husband said, he was going to take the batteries out of the scale.  Lately I've been, longing for baked goods. not so much bread,  as much as, I yearn for cake.   I'm still on target for the 20lb loss.  This week,  I lost another 4 pounds and  2inches.  12 more pounds to go.  3 more weeks, to do it.

I hope that all the Mom's ( in some cases, Dad's),  had a wonderful Mother's Day.  I sure did!!  I woke to Cheese omelets, sausage and bacon.  as well as the best gifts and so much love.
So, Without further ado..

Here are my results.

April 30th 153lbs
Neck 14inches
Chest 41 1/2 inches
Stomach 41 1/2 inches
Hips 39inches
Thigh 21 1/2 inches
Arms 14inches

May 7th  149lbs
Neck 13 1/2 inches
Chest 39 inches
Stomach 39 inches
Hips 39 inches
Thigh 21 inches
Arm 13 inches

My current weight is 145lbs
Neck 14 inches  <--- either I gained an 1/2 inch or, I measured wrong. :)   
Chest 38 1/2 inches
Stomach 38 1/2 inches
Hips 38 inches
Thigh 21 inches
Arms 12 1/2  inches

another 2 inches &  4 pounds lost!!  Totaling to date. 8 lbs and 7.50 in.

 or

7  1/2 inches                                                              ☼

John Travolta hit with sexual battery suit; his rep denies claims

John Travolta hit with sexual battery suit; his rep denies claims


This is a sad day, I hope this is all false.

'A long row ..part 2

    If  you read my prior blog, 'A long row to hoe'. You read that I was starting a new diet,  as well as,  My sobriety.   We all have struggles and this is mine.   Stated,  May 30th 2012, without a hitch.  I have craved a lot of sugar, as I told you I would.    For my craving for sweetness,  I drink MioEnergy Black Cherry - there are no sugars nor carbs.  That really helps.  I drank the water I needed,  and got a sweet fix,  plus you are going to need your energy.  Only eating these foods, changes your body.  I would say that you feel a little sluggish at first.
     Also,  in my  prior blog, I posted what I was consuming, I felt this was a bit redundant.  It's Proteins .. Meat ..cheese..salad.. .water.  If you need a better guide follow the Atkins for do's and don't.  I'm not completely on the Atkins per say,  I'm not eating Vegetables yet.  for instance,  I am able to have raw cauliflower,  instead,  I'm staying away from these for now.  sticking to the meats.. cheese  and salads.  With these,  I still get the carbs. I plan to continue  this until , May 14th depending on my total loss,  If these pounds and inches continue to decline, I may very well stay with it.        
          Let's talk sobriety.  Maybe the first and second day, I was a little anxious.  I want to say this before I go any further.   If  you want to stop drinking,  I would say to see a doctor, They may help with anxiety,  after all most of us drink,  to mask a bigger issue.   Careful on the disclosure,  I have heard of case, where a doctor, had a  Patients  drivers licence suspended,  because he said, he was a heavy drinker.  Not everyone drinks and drives. That's another story.

How did I do, in my first week of sobriety? 
I would have to say,  pretty damn good!   As I told you before,  yes! The first couple of day were hard,  then things got a little easier.  Once the weekend came it got a little tougher, It was Cinco de Mayo, this weekend,  though I'm not Hispanic, (I don't think I am anyway, another story, HAA!)  I love to enjoy every Holiday, St. Paddy's ( I am Irish) You name It,  I cook for the occasion and drink accordingly, too.   Not so much , this year. 
However,  for those of you who don't "NEED" to stop drinking and  follow for the diet only, there are drinks you are able to drink.  Crystal Light and a clear liquor. ..just sayin'.
   Wait two week in before drinking.

Alright back to the lecture at hand.  This weekend, I attended a get together, Yes people were drinking,  I did feel the need to have a drink,  I didn't!   I want to say this, though  I had my patience pushed to the limit this weekend.  I was starting to rethink this sobriety shit!! I was thinking,   I may want to continue living in oblivion,  It's either that or catch a few assault charges.  Rather then crackin' the bottle (There is no whiskey in my home, this helps)  and start drinking.  Of course, I didn't, I simply removed myself for the situation.  Works great!!       

Ready to see my results?

April 30th  153lbs
Neck 14inches
Chest 41 1/2 inches
Stomach 41 1/2 inches
Hips 39inches
Thigh 21 1/2 inches
Arms 14inches

My current weight is 149
Neck 13 1/2 inches
Chest 39 inches
Stomach 39 inches
Hips 39 inches
Thigh 21 inches
Arm 13 inches

A total of 5.5 inches
4 pound loss
Not impressed with 5.5 inches & 4 pounds?  Here's a visual...

5.5 inch heels 1 pound of fat X 4    =

An Honest One!

I've learned over the years, that having some drinks,  I become oblivious to statements made to me or about me.   Being sober,   I've learned,  though they my all not be nice.  It's alright, Not everyone is going to love me.   More importantly, I have patience.  I can appreciate, an honest opinion.  Not everyone is going to give you that, either.  
A Drunk Tongue Is An Honest One!

May Day demonstrations turn ugly in downtown Seattle

May Day demonstrations turn ugly in downtown Seattle

This makes no sense

US Attorney General Eric Holder's Ballot to Vote Offered to Total Stranger

 Crazy!!  This is the one time the Government will "Take your word for it"  

Long row to hoe

Today's the day!!

 I'm going to start  a diet and share,  my journey... which will include,  my sobriety.  
This has been,  my biggest struggle.  I'm a whiskey drinker.. Straight up!  I wont go into,  the extent of,  my drinking.  I will tell you,  it isn't healthy... Duh,  right!?!   Some understand, some don't,  when it comes to,  addiction.  I watched my father,  die of  alcoholism.  He was only, forty-seven,  years old.  That would only give me,  eleven years of life.  I'm not,  ready for that.   

I was able to stop drinking,  for about three months. It was hard, but it happened.
With diet and BOOT CAMP training,  twice a day.  I was able to drop 25lbs (not sure the number of inches, all over.)   I went from a size 16 to a size 7.  Unfortunately,   I went right back to eating, whatever I wanted and,  drinking everyday.

 I'm hoping that blogging,  will help me , stick with it.  I understand that, this needs to be, a lifestyle change.   Think about it,  I changed my lifestyle, to what I am,  today!  Why can't I  change back?
 Until I was twenty-seven years old.   I was a size 0-2  I was never more then 120lbs.  I'm 5'1" 1/2 inches tall,  so 120lbs is considered over weight.  *cough* Bullshit *cough*

 From High School on,  I was very active.   I was able to run a mile in 5.13.   Took advanced Weights class. I had 6% body fat.  You , get the point.    After having my children,  I was able to snap,  right back.  I understand,  my metabolism was faster, I was younger.  That just means,  I need to work harder.  If anyone,  wants to take this journey,  with me.  That would be,  fabulous!  I would love support,  hints, help in any way.  The Goal,  is to get my life back, and look great,  doing it.

My Diet,  will consist of protein,  wait..  just for the first,  seven days. also,  No Sugar!!  We can eat all the Salad,  we want. No carrots,  in that salad.   Check your dressing,  remember no Sugars.    On the seventh day, we will start vegetables. Similar to,  the Atkins Diet.  Not feeling,  this Diet?   Then find,  the diet that best, suits you. 
I'm going to drink water or Crystal lite, when I need something sweet. Which, I will!!

I  do,  go to the gym about, three to four times,  a week.   Twenty minutes on the elliptical.   I hit the weight room,  alternating arms and legs,  every other day.      

I'll post My Stats , diet and exercise.  At some point,  post a photo, of my before.  I'm a little reluctant I must say.  So... who's with me?    Alright, here I go....


My current weight is 153lbs
Neck 14inches
Chest 41 1/2 inches
Stomach 41 1/2 inches
Hips 39inches
Thigh 21 1/2 inches
Arms 14inches


Breakfast:  Two fried eggs
Drink: Water

Snack.  3 pickle slices

Lunch: 2 Chicken breast
Drink: Water

@ 2:30 Went to the Gym
10 min on the elliptical
25 incline sit ups
3 reps of 10 - 160lbs leg press


Dinner :  Ceasar Salad minus croutons
Grilled Chicken

Before 8:00 pm 2 inches of kielbasa.

In total I drank 7 1/2 cups of water.

In need of restraint...

Unfortunately,  My Seventeen year old son,  is teetering with adulthood.  So,  he thinks!!  Pushing every button he can, with me.   All because,  I don't allow him to, "act inappropriately" and, drive my car.  Everyone is doing it and, apparently every one's parents,  allow them to do it,  too.
   

 Dear Parents,
           Your children are going to fuck up, on their own.  You don't need to,  push it.  You don't need to supply, them with anything.  Don't throw your hands in the air and,  give up.  If you are, or if you do, You're parenting wrong. I'm not saying,  I'm going to win,  Mother of the Year. Nor,  do I have all the answers.  Though I do know,  It's the wrong decision.  It would also make my job of Parenting,  a little easier.
 
                                                  Thank you,  XOXO

                                                                 Peachy Keene