Where Have I Been?

I miss blogging. I used to blog almost everyday, but i'm not around a computer everyday like I was. I started school last week. I only have two classes. Anatomy and Physiology II and the lab. It's already kickin' my butt. There is just so much information that it overwhelms me! But i'm going to make it through. It's so interesting learning about the human body. You wouldn't BELIEVE what the human body can do! I've started exercising and trying to eat right. I hope this will last. I really want to lose some weight and get in better shape. For the mornings i've been making a smoothie. They are so good! I was reading about Kendra Wilkinson's smoothies that she drinks every morning and so I decided to go with her recipe. Except I added protein powder in mine. Here is my recipe for breakfast smoothies.

5 ice cubes
1/2 milk or skim milk or greek yogurt
Protein Powder
4 Strawberries
Half a banana
Tablespoon of Granola or Special K cereal

Put in blender in this order:
Ice
Milk
Protein Powder
Banana
Strawberries
Granola or Special K
Blend until very smooth! It's delicious!!
You can add an entire banana but it was to banana-ny for me, so I only used half a banana. Enjoy!

The Four Letter Word

Yes, that's right. The four letter word every woman hates. The word that makes a woman cringe when it's said. The word that makes you suck in your gut, trying to tell yourself you don't need to listen to that word. Yep, you know what i'm talking about, DIET!! ugh, don't it just make you sick even thinking about it. Well i've been thinking about that stupid word for two years now. The two years that i've gained so much weight that i'm ashamed of myself. Yes all these nice ladies at church is just telling me "it's apart of growing up, and becoming a woman". But to me, it's just stuffing my face every piece of food I see. I'm a HUGE junk food addict. I have the biggest sweet tooth you can ever imagine. Candy never gets old to me. Or cookies, or brownies. I know, sickening right?

So i've decided, if i put my heart into it, i'm going to try to lose some weight. I'm also doing this to get healthier. I've only been out of highschool for a little over two years, and i've gotten so out of shape, it's unreal. I also think it will help boost my self-esteem and my mood swings by just eating healthy. So what's the problem? I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DIET!! Call me stupid, I don't care. All I know, is greasy fast food, and sweets. Yes there is the whole "grilled chicken and veggies". But to me, that's gonna get old quick. So I need some help. Can you please tell me some foods that I can cook and whip up that are healthy and low-fat, low-calorie, low-carb, whatever! I'm a busy woman so it's tough for me to make this big gourmet meal, so maybe things a little easier? I would like to be able to make some stuff the night before so I can bring it in to work with me the next day as a snack. Because my worst problem is getting hungry and reaching for my candy bowl. I love pretty much any kind of food, so there's nothing that will hold me back from trying. I love any meat, vegetables, anything. Oh and exercising? Any dvd's that you recommend that I can do at home?

If you have any ideas, I would so much GREATLY appreciate them. Leave all the recipes, and tips you have! And any of your friends that have blogs and you think they have some great recipes, send them over!!! Have a great week!


Kasey