It was interesting to hear how many people have a love/hate relationship with artificial sweeteners.  I failed to mention one important piece of information about Habitall.  Since it’s made from all-natural ingredients, um, how to I put this delicately.  I just have to say it.  You won’t shit your pants if you use this!

I’ll never forget after being diagnosed with diabetes in 2000.  I was passing through the train station in Chicago and I see a sign from Fannie Mae candy that said “now offering sugar free candy!”  OMG!  I can eat candy again because it’s sugar free!  Much like the “fat free” craze where people thought you can each as much as you want because its fat free!  I too, had the same thought about sugar free candy.

I of course thought it was a good idea to buy the 8 piece sample pack.  Think each piece of candy was about the size of a penny.  I got back to my office and decided to try one.  Wow, so good!  So I had another piece, and another – until I ate 4 pieces!  I figured “I’ll save the rest for tomorrow.”

Not a half hour later I was like “WTF?!” and not kidding, spent the next four hours unable to leave the toilet.  I even missed my train home!  Turns out the artificial sweetener they used was sorbitol – and I don’t think I’ve had any sf candy with it since!  (Hope you aren’t eating breakfast now and have a visual of me on the toilet – ha! and you’re welcome!)

For breakfast yesterday I made a flatout breakfast wrap, but my wrap kinda broke up on me, so this was more of a fork and knife breakfast.

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It was perfect weather yesterday.  Just before I decided to go to the gym, I realized it was a sunny 68 degrees and decided to get my walk on outside.  I figured out how to do a screen shot of my iPhone – woot!  I ended up walking 45 minutes around the subdivision behind my office.  Below is the main road that gets you to the subdivision, not a whole lot of traffic.

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Some small houses to look at:

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I found a can of chipotle peppers in my pantry so I decided to marinate some chicken for chicken tacos for a lunch for me and my boss.  She can handle the heat! Devil

Chipotle Pepper Marinated Chicken

  • 2 servings – 120 calories, 1.1 fat, 460 sodium, 4.9 carbs, 2/6 fiber and 22 protein

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces of chicken breast, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons chipotle chili in adobo (I use 1 chili and 1 tablespoon of the sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • cracked pepper to taste

I put everything but the chicken in my mini chopped and pulsed until it became smooth.  Poured over my chicken and let it sit overnight before Pam frying before work yesterday.  I also sauteed a red pepper to add to the tacos, and topped with chopped lettuce, red cabbage, a little bit of cheddar cheese and my baja fresh salsa.

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I love, love this marinade.  It’s spicy, but I love the kick of the vinegar and the acidity of the lime juice.  Not your typical chicken taco – but delish!  The other star of the plate though was 1/2 a cup of my stovetop refried beans.  I topped it with some more of my baja fresh salsa – spicy goodness!

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I had more chicken for dinner, or polish kielbasa, and Tony picked the kielbasa.  We both agree this is very tasty grilled.  Since I knew I was going to work out after dinner, I didn’t go too crazy.  I had 3 ounces of sausage, 1 cup of grilled broccoli tossed in 1 tablespoon of hot giardiniera, and 1/2 cup of vinegar cole slaw on the side.

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So at 7:45, I got my workout clothes on and did Day 2 of Insanity.  I have to say, I am quite shocked at how NOT sore I am after the first two days.  I think its because he does he really good stretch after the initial 5 minute warm up, and has a great stretch at the end.

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You all know that Tony loves me for who I am.  Right now, muffin top at all.  He’s always telling me that if I chose to lose weight its because I want to, not because he thinks I need to.  I was right in the middle of doing push ups before going into sprints in the plank position when he came into the family room and started cheering me on – love it!  I appreciate your support every day Tony – thank you!

I have some awesome news to share.  My blog friend Veronica has been trying to have a baby forever.  I used to get so sad for her when she’d post that another month has come and gone and I believe she’d given up hope of ever becoming a Mom.  She and her husband just celebrated their 13th anniversary yesterday, when she posted this picture on Facebook.

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She’s actually due on her husbands birthday in December!  So just wanted to let her know how happy I am for her – she’s gonna be a great Momma and I hope you will all send good vibes her way for a healthy pregnancy and baby.   Best.news.ever!

Stats for the Day:

  • 45 minute walk at lunch
  • 42 minute Insanity Day 2
  • 1386 calories, 70 fat, 129 carbs, 32 fiber and 79 protein
  • 37% of calories from carbs, 46% from fat and 17% from protein

Alright, I need to get going here – I am off to make chicken stir fry for lunch today and I think I may have a Green Monster for breakfast!

It’s National Running Day today, so if my legs are up to it, I am going to do a 5k at lunch today – make it a great day!