Vegan Again.

Vegan Recipes I Love
https://www.pinterest.com/konosorensen/simply-delish/

Back in the saddle!

Chad and I worked out together in the workout room for the first time since we moved in!
He's been all in the spirit to lose weight and get fit for the wedding - don't know what spurred him into action... but I like it!   Slept like a rock last night even though I only did a moderate 1/2 hour workout!!

Remember all the plants I had to make the room look "zen".... well they're rotting the woodwork.
Whoops.  :(

I fit!!!!

Workout Routine

Everyday I walk the dogs about 5 miles.  I also have been doing 20 minutes on the eliptical and 20 on the bike.  When Im on the bike Ive been lifting weights so I get an arm workout in.  By the end of the seasion Im a sweaty mess!

Walmart. 😕

I just went grocery shopping today because I thought Walmart would have cheaper organic food.  Not only was it hard to find and not in great shape... Most irganic bins were empty and they only had organic bananas for fruit.  Going to find another place to shop.  I wish they had a Co-Op in Blaine. I think Im going to find the nearest one. 

Also found this cool graphic on why ypu should buy USDA organic vs just non gmo.  Theres lots of different ways the food industry labels foods to trick consumers... Such as natural isnt the same as organic... Which isnt the same as 100% organic... And so on. 

FlaXulance

Instead of making smoothies for breakfast, I'm mixing yougurt, fruit, flaxseed, and chia seeds.
I feel awesome!  All the fiber from the flax is really helping "clean" the system.  TMI, I know, but I thought I'd share anyway.  :P   I bought my bag at ... you guessed it... Costco!

Check out the benefits:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/benefits-of-flaxseed

Eating good - but ravenous!

I've made it to my workout room three times since last time we walked!   Met goal!  I hope I can keep this up when my new job starts.  I also am really interested in eating organic since watching GMO OMG.  Good documentary on Netflix.  Also discovered that Costco has great organic products (see pic).  Even better, an easier way to shop at Costco for organic is simply to look for green marked tags above the items. Its really not that much more expensive and it tastes so much better.  Goes bad quick though, which I guess it the point. Im putting lots of things in my freezer. 

My goal for next week is to not only do the abs challenge with you, but to cut down on how much I'm eating.  Since I'm working out more, all I want to do is eat.  Even if it is healthy, I'm not losing any weight. I also can tell I'm gaining muscle.  I think it's true what you said last week that our body gets used to these crash course excercise/diet routines.  I havent lost put half a pound since last week!!!   Frusterating!!!   I need to drink more water....