Corn, Leek and Potato Soup ♥

Our challenge this week was to try something new, whether it be a new fruit, veggie, recipe, etc.

Our something new for this week was Corn, Leek and Potato Soup. We decided to try a few new recipes through out the week so there will be others posted but out of all of them, one ingredient stood out...Leek. Wasn't too sure about this one but...

It was actually very tasty (even let my mom add the leeks and onions - didn't even pick any out - Go ME!)

Who would have thought trying something new could be so yummy?

♥

Bacon Cheeseburger/Cumin Spiced Oven Fries

Last Night's Dinner - Yum Yum!

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That's all folks....

Biggest Loser Has Begun...

Last Wednesday, January 5th, Drew and I started our weight loss journey together as a couple...AGAIN and I've got to say so far it's been AMAZING! Who would have thought that counting calories, making lunches and cooking dinner could be so fun - especially with a love one right by your side!

Let's hope the next time we take a picture, there will be less of us! <3

Drew's family started a Biggest Loser Group Meeting that meets every Wednesday for 3 months and at the end of the 3 months whoever has lost the most percentage will win 1st place...there's also a 2nd and 3rd place - woohoo!! The more chances you have to win, the better!

Our First Meeting was a success!

My Goal

• Exercise 3 times a week for 30-60 minutes
• Drop double digit clothes
• Lose 100 pounds 

Our next meeting is this Wednesday, January 12 - can't wait to see/hear how everyone did their first week..and of course I'm crossing my fingers and toes we lose weight!

Morning Workout - Day One

One of my many goals for the new year is to be able to complete an early morning workout before work (which means getting up at 4am) - Gotta fit in that wedding dress, hehehe!

Today was my official first day (friday doesn't count lol) getting up at 4am – let’s just say my butt did not want to get out of bed, took a lot of grunts/encouragements from my love and several alarms but I was dressed and ready to go at 4:20am.

<-------Drew bought this DVD for me yesterday so I decided to give it a go - let's just say OMG I'm out of shape!

I'm proud to annouce: I did 60 min with Bob Harper and was totally feeling the burn ;-)

Hooray for early morning workouts <3

Something New...

My homework assignment for The Biggest Loser (Dunn Family & Friends) was to venture out and try something new....so I said HEY WHY NOT?!?!

Drew and I had picked up some pita bread on one of our many shopping trips but hadn't tried it yet. So I decided to make Chicken Salad Pita Pockets for lunch for my mom and I.

I just want to say WHERE THE HECK HAVE I BEEN? PITA PITA BREAD is amazing! :)

Calories Used: 450

Last Night's Dinner

It's Friday night and normally we would head to the nearest fast food/sit down restuarant but Drew and I have decided to try eating IN more rather than eating out..so here goes nothing!

We had some frozen grilled chicken strips and tomatoes left over from the other night so we decided to heat some up and make some chicken quesadillas - YUM YUM!

We measured out all of our food and whipped up a yummy to your tummy meal in a matter of minutes!

Calories used: 676

Could have made it less calories if I used fat free cheese and sour cream but hey at least I stayed within my calories for the day...go ME!

2010 in a nutshell..

Wow, I can’t believe that my last post was back in March 2010 – can we say SLACKER??

So much has happened in the past 10 months, I have no clue where to start? Guess I will highlight on some of the EXCITING parts of 2010.

I celebrated my 27th Birthday with some amazing friends and family – hands down the best birthday EVER! Started it off with a Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise in Old Town Sacramento and ended it at Joe’s Crab Shack with a face full of whip cream and sprinkles!

Drew and I took our first official ALONE vacation as a couple in June (our mommies would be so proud) as well as celebrated our 1 year anniversary. How we went a whole year without taking one vacation alone together, amazes me!

We started the trip off in Disneyland where Drew presented me with the best birthday present ever…are you ready for it?

That’s right folks, I’m ENGAGED!!

This picture was taken right after he put the ring on my finger – He done good!

We spent a few days in Disneyland and then ended our vacation with a couple days in Pismo! All I can say is that place is AMAZING and can’t wait to go back for our next anniversary!

The rest of the months have been filled with wedding planning, moving, more wedding planning, holidays and if you can believe it, more wedding planning!!!

When will the madness end? Oh yeah, July 31, 2011! <3