Normally clothing shopping for me is NOT FUN. I have the opposite of bulimia or anorexia. Instead of looking in the mirror and feeling like I am fat when I'm not, I have the mentality that I am a lot skinnier than what I really am so when I actually catch a glimpse of myself in mirror or storefront window I don't always recognize myself and then am shocked when I realize that fat girl looking back at me is ME.
So last week I started shopping. I had gotten rid of all of my jeans because they had begun to fit so poorly they were sliding down my hips at inopportune times. I was shocked and excited to find I was down 2 sizes in pants and one size in tops. Man was I STOKED! I don't think I look much different but the proof is in the dressing room at JC Penny's! WOOT!
Suddenly, shopping was a lot more fun. As I gazed longingly at the next sized clothes from where I am I felt super motivated to KEEP GOING and not get comfortable where I am.
I have been trying to have as much variety in my food choices as possible so I don't go slap off the rails at times and this one was a huge hit at a recent dinner party. Please keep in mind I do eat as low carb as possible, and keep LIMITED whole wheat products in my diet as well, per my doctor. I modified this recipe a tad by using my sisters taco meat recipe, which I am also listing.
Original recipe:
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
My sister's taco meat recipe: [best I've ever had]
Debby's Taco Meat Recipe
As far as whole wheat goes, I limit that to once or twice a week and most weeks not at all. That would be whole wheat bread/buns for sandwiches/hot dogs/hamburgers/etc or whole wheat pasta as Italian restaurants.
If you are interested in lower carb foods for quicker and more efficient weight loss without starving yourself, then check out Linda Sue's Low Carb Recipes and Menus. I have been using them since the 90's and her ratings have really helped me figure out what's good and what isn't.
That's it for now. Been a week since I hit the gym and going to head there later today if possible. Will post stats later, ;]
