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Weight Loss Journal

Weight Loss Journal

Weight Loss Journal

I started my weight loss journey back on June 01, 2016. I started my journey knowing it was going to be difficult. I have started a lot of “diets” and failed miserably. I wanted this time to be different. This time I wanted more than anything to be successful. In being successful I decided that I would need to be intentional. I also need to be prepared, focused, and dedicated. One way I am being intentional is by prepping my meals each week. Meal prep is a lot of work, but it’s totally worth it.

I will admit the amount of support I have received so far has also really encouraged me. Making my weight loss journey public has helped keep me accountable. I not only want to succeed for myself but for all those who also believe in me. I look forward to seeing the results and sharing them with everyone who is supporting me. With that being said, I am excited to tell you that since starting this journey I have lost a total of 33 pounds!!! It’s hasn’t been easy but it’s been so worth it. There were days that I totally fell off track. But, I worked hard the next day to get back on track. I am learning how to prevent turning a cheat meal into a cheat week. Whenever I want to reach for an unhealthy food item I just think about how far I have come.

Weight Loss Journal

I still have a lot more weight to lose but I am closer now than when I first started. In order to really see my weight loss I decided to create a journey journal page to track it. Each month I calculate my total weight loss and track it by moving the gems from the “pounds to lose” jar to the “pounds lost” jar.  The jars are chalk friendly so I am able write the number of pounds lost in the jar. I find so much satisfaction in moving the gems to the “pounds lost” jar. I am able to visually see how many pounds I have actually lost!

Weight Loss Journal

In this photo you can see where the gems were pealed off the “pounds to lose” side. Its so nice being able to see my progress this way. The pounds are vanishing!!

Weight Loss Journal

33 pounds down and it feels so good! I feel even more confident about my ability to lose more!

If you would like to make this weight loss journal, or are interested in the chalk board mason jars I purchased mine at Michael’s Craft Store

 

Weight Loss Journal

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Cranberry Chicken Salad

Cranberry Chicken Salad

Cranberry Chicken Salad

Growing up my mom would buy canned chunk chicken and make chicken salad with it. Most times the chicken salad would be nicely stuffed in a halved pita bread pocket. As simple as the meal was I absolutely loved it. As I have gotten older I still love this simple meal just as much. Although, I have made some little changes to enhance some of the flavors it was lacking. I also switched to using real chicken breast because I am leery of canned chicken. I mean seriously chicken in a can? That just can’t be healthy!

Cranberry Chicken Salad

The changes I made to the basic chicken salad are quite modest. I added chopped green bell peppers, red onions, and Crasins (which are just dried cranberries). The craisins provide that little hint of sweetness to the chicken salad. I still accompany my chicken salad with pita bread. I also add a mixture of lettuce and spinach.

Cranberry Chicken Salad

There are so many different variations of chicken salad out there, but this is how I enjoy mine. I hope you also enjoy it!

And one last thing…..this meal makes a very good lunch meal prep. You don’t even have to worry about heating it up. You can take it straight out the fridge and consume it! That’s pretty much as good as it gets!

Cranberry Chicken Salad

The containers featured in the pictures are from Meal Prep Haven. You can purchase the containers HERE from their website.

Cranberry Chicken Salad

Cranberry Chicken Salad

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 Cranberry Chicken Salad
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Prep Time 20 Minutes
Servings
Meal preps
Ingredients
Prep Time 20 Minutes
Servings
Meal preps
Ingredients
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Instructions
  1. Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl.
  2. Stir the Mayonnaise into the bowl with the shredded chicken.
  3. Place the diced green bell peppers, diced red onions, and craisins in the large bowl with the shredded chicken and Mayonnaise.
  4. Mix all the ingredients together.
Recipe Notes
  • I seasoned my chicken with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder and cooked it in the crock pot. I have found that chicken is much easier to shred when cooked in the crock pot. Here is a recipe for shredded crock pot chicken.
  • You may also want to add salt or other seasonings to your completed chicken salad just for taste
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