Category Archives: Weight Loss Journeys
Heart Health and Our Flexitarian Dinner Challenge
In honor of Women’s Heart Health Month, I would like to share with you the heart health benefits of a flexitarian diet. A flexitarian — or flexible vegetarian — is someone who eats mostly plant-based foods but occasionally eats meat, poultry and fish.
In this two part post I will give some background information and the guidelines for a flexitarian dinner that Michael and I will host in our home. Continue reading
Daily Progress Report 2/2
Okay so Day 2 wasn’t the best. I reached my goal for calories burned, thanks to my power walk during lunch. Michael and I are going to Weight Watchers today so I know I will start to improve soon! Wednesday, … Continue reading
Daily Progress Report
Michael — The main contributor at South Bay Foodies — and I have challenged each other to lose some weight. I am hoping that as a couple will be able to motivate each other to victory. There is $100 up … Continue reading
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Shallots
This is a family friendly recipe that’s easy to prepare and cook. Works well with thighs and drumsticks too if you have those on hand. Serve with rice and roasted vegetables for a complete meal! Makes 4 servings 8 Shallots … Continue reading
7. Exercise on Holidays
Holidays are special days that most of us look forward to and at the same time take for granted. We grind all the days prior saying “I can’t wait until the holiday! I get days off! I can sleep in!”. … Continue reading
Seven Percent Challenge Check-In: From Bad to Worse
Hey, folks! Its Michael from South Bay Foodies. Time for another 7% Challenge Check In! If you missed the last one, I’ll let you know that Nicole — the brains behind What Skinny People Do — and I are in … Continue reading
Disneyland Half Marathon Part 1: The Day Before the Race
7:45 PM,Saturday, September 4, 2010 The last nine months of my life have prepared me for this moment. I woke up this morning excited about the race tomorrow: The Disneyland Half Marathon. I spent today with my family, finishing preparations … Continue reading
Skinny People Do Progress Report
Last month I had my annual physical. Although I knew that I had lost some weight since my last visit to Dr. Cruz, I wasn’t sure exactly how much. To my surprise I had lost 17 lbs. SWEET! She informed … Continue reading
Seven Percent Challenge Check-In: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Hey, folks! It’s Michael from South Bay Foodies stopping by Skinny People Do to give you my first update on the Seven Percent Challenge. In case you haven’t heard, Nicole — the Ace of Skinny People Do — and I … Continue reading
My 1st Month with Weight Watchers
I have not been as focused this month as I should have been. But I will not make excuses. I will just focus harder on making the program work for me. Lets go June! What I’ve learned this month: I … Continue reading