Saturday, March 28, 2009

Self Challenge 2009


So if you remember from last year, I did the Self Magazine 2008 Challenge and lost 11 pounds. I've managed to keep 8 of those pound off (YEAH), and I'm on board again. Anyone can join for free on their website. This time I want to lose 8 more pounds to get trim and fit for our cruise we just booked. We are going on a 7 day Mexican Rivera Cruise out of Long Beach. I am SOO Excited! We took our first cruise two years ago and always planned on going again, so here we go. We leave May 17th. 

Friday, March 6, 2009

Dream Dinners

This is a picture of the event that kicked it all off. My meetup group (more about that at a later date), went for a free trial at Dream Dinners, a local dinner assembly center. I had heard of these type of places before and always thought that's for people with more money than I or people who just can't cook. Well, I was wrong! With money being tight, Dream Dinners is great for us. It keeps us from eating out from sheer laziness of not wanting to cook dinner. Also, since they buy in bulk, I get a cheaper price without having to go grocery shopping so often. 

I'm on the 12 meals a month plan. Each month I sign up for the next month's menu and schedule a date. Since my brother is living with us, it works out great. They are three servings a piece and really help with portion control. All the ingredients/meals are in zip lock bags and stored in the freezer until ready for use. At the beginning of the weak, I place three in the fridge and then we eat them when I have to work my twelve hours work days. I love it! They have a great selection and the food it tasty too! If you are interested let me know, or just visit the site and make sure you put that I referred you. Welcome to twelve no planning required meals a month.