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Weigh-In Wednesday #27

Starting Weight: 225
Last Week's Weight: 194
Current Weight: 192 (-2 pounds)
Total Weight Loss: 33 pounds

Goal Weight: 145
Weight Remaining: 47

It's been so long since I've lost 2 pounds in a week that I was actually a little stunned when I stood on the scale this morning.  I can't believe I'm finally under 193!  I never thought I was going to get past that wretched number!  I guess it just goes to show what hard work and determination will do!  :)
 

Weigh-In Wednesday #26

Starting Weight: 225
Last Week's Weight: 195
Current Weight: 194 (-1 pound)
Total Weight Loss: 31 pounds

Goal Weight: 145
Weight Remaining: 49

So glad to see the scale is moving in the right direction!  I'm going to be absolutely thrilled when I get past 193 pounds, which is where I was before I mysteriously started going back up again.  I met with my doctor today, so I'm going to do a PCOS update soon!
 

Recipe!! Vegetable Tian

I know I just posted a recipe recently, but I was so proud of what I made yesterday that I just had to post again!  Unfortunately, because I wasn't planning on posting this, I have no step-by-step photos.  On the other hand, the recipe is super easy, so they aren't really necessary.  And just look at how pretty it is when it's done!

Recipe after the jump!

Weigh-In Wednesday #25!

Starting Weight: 225
Last Week's Weight: 194
Current Weight: 195 (+1 pounds )
Total Weight Loss: 30 pounds

Goal Weight: 145
Weight Remaining: 50

I legitimately don't know what's going on.  And this is coming from a girl is very good at beating herself up for every little misstep.  Yesterday I went to the gym and ran on the elliptical, used the stationary bike, and did a round of weights.  I was drenched in sweat.  And yet I gained weight?  This is nonsense and completely discouraging.

Recipe! Healthy Italian Wedding Soup

I really love soup.  I make a big pot of soup almost every week.  It's so easy to whip up a lot and eat it throughout the week.  Making either big batches of soup or casseroles make it really easy for me to stay on track throughout the week, too.  When I come home tired from work, I just want to be able to heat up something quick instead of making something.

This is my own take on Italian Wedding Soup.  Traditionally, the soup is a clear broth with green vegetables (spinach, kale, cabbage, escarole), meat (usually meatballs, occasionally sausage), and pasta (usually orzo or acini). 

My soup is very similar.  I used spinach for the greens and made my own turkey meatballs.  I considered omitting the pasta entirely, since I'm watching my carbs, but since I'm not cutting them out completely, just being careful, I added in whole wheat shells.  I like the traditional shapes more, but I've never seen whole wheat acini or orzo in my stores.  The recipe isn't very difficult, but it is slightly time consuming.  Still, I think it's worth it.

Weigh-In Wednesday #24!

Starting Weight: 225
Last Week's Weight: 193
Current Weight: 194 (+1 pounds )
Total Weight Loss: 31 pounds

Goal Weight: 145
Weight Remaining: 49

:(  I was very disheartened to see I had somehow gained a pound this week.  I worked out a lot too!  And I didn't splurge or anything major, either.  /sigh  I guess I'll just have to double up my efforts this week.  I might try the Boot Camp class offered at my gym.  It starts at 6 AM and sounds pretty intimidating... but I'm also kind of intrigued.