3 weeks

April 27 I took the pictures on the left. I gave myself a 6 week challenge to get in to this dress. I purposefully bought it a size too small. Here are the results after 3 weeks. Im half way there. I can tell a difference! 3 more weeks til the wedding on June 8.

Pumpkin Protein Shake

Pumpkin Protein Shake

1/3C plain yogurt
1/3C pumpkin protein
3/4C almond milk
1T cinnamon

Blend all together for a delicious protein shake!
1scoop vanilla protein powder

Simple Sweet Potato Soup

Simple Sweet Potato Soup

1 Large sweet potato
2 large carrots
2C lentils (washed)
1 onion
2 envelopes of chicken broth


 Peel and cut carrots, onion, and sweet potato. Combine with lentils in a large pot of boiling water until veggies are tender. (10-15mins.) Add 2 envelopes of chicken broth to the water. Blend everything in a blender and voila! Simple Sweet Potato Soup!

Avocado Soup

Curried Coconut and Avocado Soup

Ingredients:
2 (medium-ripe) avocados
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth + broth to thin as necessary
1-1/2 cups coconut milk
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Scoop flesh from avocados and place in a blender. Add vegetable broth and blend until well incorporated. Add coconut milk, curry powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend again until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Chill. Yield: 4 to 5 servings.

Hearty Lentil Soup

yield: Makes about 3 1/2 quarts

Here is an almost effortless soup. Everything goes into the pot at once, and the finished dish is just the thing on a cold winter day.

ingredients

• 1/2 cooked ham
• 1 pound lentils (about 2 1/2 cups), picked over and rinsed
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)
• 3 onions, chopped coarse
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 1/2 cups beef broth
• 8 cups water

preparation

In a 6- to 8-quart kettle combine all ingredients and simmer soup, covered partially, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Chop meat and stir into soup.

Mandy's Review - GOOD!

30 Day Squat challenge

I did 50 today

(excuse the naked guy, I couldnt find a challenge without it lol)

Back to Bootcamp

Went back to bootcamp tonight. I feel physically ill. I thought I was going to puke. Glad thats done. Now I cant stop anymore. Im gonna be sore tomorrow.

Starting Over

In November I got off track. Now its time to start over.

April 2, 2013

Weigh in

240

Yup I gained 43lbs

Time to get it off.