Sewing Machine

Well I think I am going to break down and buy a new sewing machine. I have been searching all over for a used one but I've not had any luck. The only type I can find is the antique sewing machines that come in the tables. Now I only need to convince my husband that I NEED a sewing machine.

I need something to do with my free time. I am spending way too much time watching TV and surfing the internet! I could be doing something useful like making coin purses or something!

This is why I want to learn how to sew. I would love to go to thrift stores and find cool old clothes and turn them into cute kids clothes or bags or whatever!

Weight Loss

Well I have lost about 4 lbs in the past week. Brian lost 13lbs! He always loses faster than me. Then again he is heavier and he is a man. I have to keep reminding him that he needs to eat enough food. He can't get away with eating 1000 calories a day. It just isn't healthy. Our biggest challenge seems to be getting fruits and vegetables into our diet. I need to start taking raw veggies for snacks at work.

Cabbage Soup

Cabbage Soup
Originally uploaded by Monkeys Jump

Made a big batch of this soup tonight. It has all kinds of tasty vegetables in it. I put a can of kidney beans in as well for added protein and fiber.

A 1 cup serving has

101 calories
0g fat
6.5g fiber
5g protein
21g carbs

Putting some lean protein in it would probably be good too!

Turkey Taco Salad

Turkey Taco Salad
Originally uploaded by Monkeys Jump

1 serving

Salad greens (spinach, romaine, iceberg...whatever)
1/2 c ground turkey (I used 85% lean cuz that's all I had)
1/4 c pinto beans
1/4 c shredded cheese
diced onion
salsa
2 TBS light ranch dressing
6 organic blue corn chips

Pile it all on a plate and enjoy!

We had taco salad for a late lunch/dinner. Kind of high in fat because I only had 85% lean ground turkey and regular cheese. Its actually pretty filling for a salad. I love the blue corn chips, they make it so pretty!

Mushroom and Asparagus Fried Rice

Mushroom and Asparagus Fried Rice
Originally uploaded by Monkeys Jump

Makes 2 large servings that are 5.5 points each

2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
8 oz mushrooms sliced
2 eggs
1tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp roasted red pepper and garlic seasoning
1 Tbs soy sauce

heat oil in a skillet over med high heat and saute mushrooms and asparagus until mushrooms are nicely browned. move veggies to the side and add two eggs and scramble. mix into the veggies. throw in rice and soy sauce and spices and stir fry until hot.


I made this as a late dinner for Brian and I today. We went to Applebee's earlier in the evening and had dinner with his grandpa. I had the steak and portobellos and Brian had the garlic chicken. Both were on their weight watchers menu. My steak was tiny but well cooked but it had a really strange tasting gravy substance on it. The veggies and potatoes had a nasty garlic fake butter sauce on them. I don't think I would order any of their weight watchers dishes again. I'll stick to the home cooked stuff!

Employment

Guess who got a job! Go ahead guess! Ok its me. WOOHOO!!!! Its only a part time position but at least I'll get my foot in the door. I'll work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday so I'll have my weekends free for all of that excitement and intrigue that fills my days. Yay now we can buy groceries. Gotta be thankful for the little things in life.

Drip....drip....drip

Being unemployed and having no children allows me to have tons of free time. "What do you do in your free time Leia?" you might say. Well sometimes I watch TV. Then when my DVR is empty I'll switch to Twitter. When that gets boring I might read for a bit. I usually go out once a day and play with the dogs. They have a strange fondness for sticks. Faolan chews them and spits them out. Honey eats them. Talk about getting your fiber! She's the most regular dog on the block. Anyway, when all of that fails to entertain me I take pictures of water. In my sink. Because I can!