New Recipes

Over the past few weeks, Ray and I have been trying our new Cook Yourself Thin recipes. As you may have read here, the husband and I are attempting to live a healthier lifestyle that includes fabulous recipes including baked ziti, lasagna, steak and peppers, and tomorrow potato skins. These recipes have been super tasty and really not that much extra time or preparation. I am now excited about our next trip to the grocery store so that we can include some healthy desserts. :) If you are interested in trying a few recipes from Cook Yourself Thin, you can find some tasty favorites here.

To my favorite chef... I look forward to continue trying new recipes and attempting to live healthier for this year and many many to come.

Our Veggie Tales

In an attempt to cook ourselves thin and to live a healthier lifestyle...

the husband and I decided to make some changes in our food selections. This past week, Ray and I joined Texas Family Fitness Gym in McKinney. On Tuesday, Ray and I met Kristin and Stephanie and attended our first Kickboxing class. I think my Facebook status said it best... "Kickboxing kicks butt... including mine!"

That night we found ourselves at Kroger purchasing ingredients provided by Cook Yourself Thin recipes. This is what we came home with...
I know. You may be thinking the same thing I was when I took this picture.Will we actually eat all of this or let it go to waste? Well of course that is not something we want to do and really each fruit or vegetable goes perfectly with the options we chose. From butternut squash, sweet potatoes, bananas, strawberries, cuties, apples, carrots, celery, cabbage, spinach, onions, peppers, and so forth, this will all be consumed over the next few weeks. But yes this is the most veggies/fruits we have ever purchased at one time.


Here's to our continued resolution process, getting fit, and enjoying fresh, delicious, HEALTHY food.:) More posts to come about fun, healthy food options. Enjoy our Veggie Tales!

Cook Yourself Thin!

As many of you may have read on Facebook, I am a fan of Cook Yourself Thin. I have seen countless episodes and love the idea of eating real food that is made with healthy ingredients. This week, I have researched recipes and am excited to add those to our meal plan. I am looking forward to spending time cooking with my husband this week and making some of these delicious dishes that won't expand our waist lines. More blogs will be posted of our favorite dishes. We will be enjoying cooking ourselves thin and living a new healthy lifestyle in 2012.

Goals for 2012

Happy New Year!

I will be honest. I love to make new year resolutions. I understand that a large amount of people may not agree but for me, I really do like what a new year brings. I love having a brand new opportunity to make changes, to better myself. While one does not have to wait for the New Year to make such changes in his/her life, I think it is a great starting point. Both my husband and I do make some pretty challenging resolutions, but they are attainable. I understand when resolutions are too far fetched they become unreachable. I try to make realistic goals that will better my mind and body. This year we have some pretty lofty goals. This year I am giving up fast food and caffeine drinks. A few years ago, I gave up caffeine drinks, and I did it!... or so I thought. Last year I found out that Diet Sunkist in fact does have caffeine... who knew?!? Anyway, since I kind of felt cheated, I thought this would be a great opportunity to prove to myself again that I can do it. Plus it is just a healthy option that will force me to drink more water. Typically I am not a water fan and know that this is just a healthier option that will save calories that I can use enjoying other food options. Now in regards to giving up fast food. This means what it says and includes fast food and drinks like Sonic Happy Hour. I am still extremely sad by this, but giving up caffeine drinks has made this a non issue. We can still enjoy sandwich shops and restaurants. So wish us luck. I think this year may be a bit difficult, but totally doable. I actually gave up caffeine about a month and a half before New Years and am holding on strong. I do occasionally miss a cherry coke.

What are some of your 2012 goals/resolutions?

One Day...

"I'll start Monday."

These words have come out of my mouth probably over a hundred times in the last few years. I have found myself becoming a huge procrastinator and lazy has been my typical attitude. A few years ago, I was pumped about working out. What can I say I had a pretty great running partner. :) Of course it did take months of persuasion and then a small slip of speech by me, but after half a year of running, I felt greater than ever. After completing our desired half marathons, I took a break. I always told myself that I would never let this go. Being in shape felt amazing, I could run for hours... literally. Then the day or two break turned into weeks, months, and eventually I am where I am today. One day... I always tell myself. But that needs to be today. I know myself. I would like to think that I am motivated and ready to be in great shape. But this is not the case. I love my job and I love my kids, but it is tiring. I get home and the first thing I want to do is throw my stuff on the floor, change into over sized pjs, and relax on the couch while watching television. But because I know this about myself, I know I need a change. I want to be active, I love the feeling of having those random muscle aches knowing that my body is changing and developing. We want to teach this same healthy lifestyle to our kids one day. So one day isn't Monday or next week. One day is today. Now please know that I am human and there will be days that I fail. I know this. But as long as I do my best, and continue to make changes, I will succeed.

This afternoon Ray and I found our way to Academy. I left with two pairs of brand new workout pants. On my way home and after adding this new status to facebook, I received a text from my friend Kristin. She gave me information about a gym that I am pretty excited about and am looking forward to joining. The price is inexpensive and includes classes! Looks like this year will be a great year of getting into shape and making some great changes. More updates to come.

What are some of your workout/healthy lifestyle goals for 2012?

Ray's 5K Corporate Challenge!

PFS took home another Gold medal in their Richardson Corporate Challenge 5K! What a great year for PFS! Keep up the good work!

My Husband's a Champion!

My Husband's a Champion!

It's that time again for PFS Web to compete in the Richardson Corporate Challenge! Ray has currently competed in both dodge ball and kickball and has taken home a gold and silver respectively. He will also be competing in the 5K and Dominoes challenge over these upcoming weeks. I am so proud of him and look forward to many more competitions in the future! I am one proud wifey!

"Who's Idea Was This Again?"

... my husband would ask me. I again would reply mine. ha! This morning after being woken up by both Toby and Ray's support phone, it was then decided by me that we should get up, be productive, and go walking. But of course it couldn't be just any kind... it needed to be the 9 miles that is White Rock. Why you ask? I still may be asking myself this as it has definitely been over three months since this lady's body has seen work out clothing but I guess the idea of getting up, picking up a tasty Chick-fil-a breakfast, and heading downtown to be where all the other athletes practice (not including myself in that one just making a note). There is something so motivating about being around people that actively work out. So here are a few of our pictures from this mornings outing. Also it needs to be noted that there was never a real intention of doing all 9 miles its just you get to the point of no return... no literally it would be longer to turn around then to complete the whole thing and that's really kind of what happened to us. So here's to my walking partner, for an awesome semi-Texas cool 8 o'clock summer morning, to my fingers swelling up like sausages, and to losing 900 calories:)

I am way too excited to be up around 7AM

White Rock Lake

Beautiful morning sky

Random picture photo opt

Sore feet

9 mile sausage fingers

9 Mile Morning Finishers:)

Warrior Dash 2011!

This morning Ray and 3 friends participated in the 2011 Warrior Dash in Roanoke, TX . More pictures are to come. Are you a Warrior?!?!

Ray's Run & Ranger Playoff Saturday

This beautiful Saturday morning while I was in my nice, cozy bed... sound asleep... my husband and his running partner, Michael, went and ran another half marathon...my husband's 9th half for the year. Sadly he was unable to run this past month in September but will sure make up for it in the next few to come. I am so very proud of him and his efforts AS ALWAYS.

Ray was invited by both Michael and Dr. Bragg to go to the Ranger's Playoff game against the Rays. Ray's facebook status included... "Getting psyched for the Ranger's game today... cuz I'm going!" While the Rangers put up a good fight... they lost in the last inning... and as many fans in Dallas expressed... what a sad weekend for sports.

But all was not lost on this day as today was a fun day with friends and a day out with the guys!

The Hub's 8th Half Marathon

As I took this picture and my husband was out the door it hit me that he was on his 8th half marathon this year. January 2010 it was determined that he would run a half marathon for each month of the year... and he has done just that. Tonight he will be running part of his half with Team World Vision at Brekenridge Park in Richardson. I am so proud of him and for his commitment to this endeavor.

Congrats love to another monthly half!

Love,
Your Wifey