Progress Day 330

Well technically it's day 329, but tomorrow's Christmas Eve and well... aint nobody got time for that lol.  Anyways... wow day 330 already only 35 more days to the one year mark. #FIT

Day 330 (329)- Dec 23

187 lbs

31” waist

39” hips

23” thighs

12” upper arms

33” under bust

Pastaless Lasagna

Took veggie lasagna to a whole new level, by making even the pasta veggie.  Created a low carb lasagna by replacing the lasagna noodles with thin slices of squash and zucchini. Triple layered my gourds with ricotta cheese and "Beyond Beef" crumbles (sn: this was my first time using Beyond Beef, I prefer Morning Star brand). I baked in oven on 350 for 40 mins, after sprinkled a shredded multiple-cheese blend on top and baked on 425 for an additional 15 mins. Being that gourds hold a lot of water, you will need to drain pan you are baking in ever so often. I also left mine in oven even after I turned it off to try and dry out some more. Slice and enjoy. #FOODIE

Holiday dinner or nah?

It's the holiday season, yay! The holiday season is a great time for family, celebration, and observance, but don't let this festive time knock you off your game when it comes to your weight/body/fitness goals. I came back from the Thanksgiving week weighing in at 194lbs on that Monday, after I had gotten down to my lowest of 187 the week before. Now on my journey it hasn't been strange for me to fluctuate 2lbs between visits to the scale, but to gain 7lbs in one week I knew I had caught myself slipping. What can I say? I was indulging in that good ol Mac n cheese, stuffing, potato salad, greens, green bean casserole, cornbread, cheesecake, red velvet cake (wipes drool)... and enjoying veggie burgers with extra mayo, pickles, cheese, and fries (thank you Burger King!) while traveling up and down the road to my destinations. On top of all that, I only worked out one time that week. All that is said to let you know it is ok during this season to enjoy your family and friends and that good soul food (or Caribbean, Italian, what have you) as well! Just make sure you don't use that holiday dinner as an excuse to completely get off track. After my "slippage" I got back on track with my healthy eating and went hard in my gym and home workouts and I am glad to say that six days later I am six pounds lighter, weighing in today at 188. #FIT

West SIDE

I channeled my inner Ice Cube for this outfit. West coastin with the flannel, gold chain, and khakis. All I needed were the Chucks, but I was going to work anyway. #FRESH

Plaid flannel- Walmart

Khakis- Gallo

Chain- Inherited from my grandmother

**screwface and hand signs not included**

Tall Jockey

Not that I could ever be a jockey, because I think I've far exceeded the height limit, but I can still dress like one right?... Blazer, khakis, and riding boots #FRESH

Olive blazer- Goodwill ($5 shawty!)

Black top- Ross

Khakis- Gallo

Boots- Aerosoles (gifted)

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Who says you need to buy a new wardrobe every season? I'm cheap, you better wear that stuff all yet long. Here's how I took a summer maxi skirt and made it falling. #FRESH

Skirt- Ross

Sweater- Gallo

Fishnets- Lane Bryant

Combat boots- Shoe Show

Wood jewelry- Asian boutique in the mall

Oodles of Zoodles

This dish was inspired by Caroline Jhingory (carolinejhingory.com def check her out). I took my go to Vegetti to make zucchini noodles (so popular now there often fondly referred to as zoodles). I then boiled zoodles in vegetable broth and threw in some seasonings and now you have oodles of noodles (zoodles), top ramen, Cup o Soup, whatever name you prefer. *ahhh takes me back to them college days* #FOODIE

Salisbury "Steak"

Salisbury "Steak" and Mashed Cauliflower.  Made an easy gravy combining mushrooms, onions, vegetable stock and a little whole wheat flour, all smothered over Morning Star brand veggie burger. Instead of mashed potatoes I went for the highly popular cauliflower, pulverized in blender then seasoned in pot and added cheese. Tossed in a side of peas and carrots. #FOODIE