Brussel Sprouts??

Boy OH Boy... Mondays are always crazy aren't they? Despite the craziness of the day, it was a great day! I stayed on track and was eager to get home and hang with Tony on levels 3/4 sweat. OH.DEAR. he really made level 3-4 a jump from 1-2. Not only do you do an additional set of everything (instead of 2 sets we now do 3) Tony must have taken speed before this video. He was going so FAST! As tired and sweaty as I was during and after the workout I really liked it! It was the kick in the butt that I needed and was looking for. In addition to the speedy workout came Ab Ripper. Instead of 100 back-to-back we are now doing 200 back-to-back. Needless to say I got a GREAT workout in! I will say that I'm nervous for the sculpt 3-4 tomorrow because I increased my resistance on 1-2 and really felt it so I might have to bump the resistance back down a little until I get used to it.

As for dinner... Because I felt so yucky after this weekend I had a salad with turkey and for dinner I'm going back to a carb free choice (lord knows I ate plenty this weekend) So I baked chicken with garlic and rosemary with a side of brussels sprouts. Yes, you heard (or read) me correctly. I was so nervous to try

brussels sprouts for many reasons. 1. It's a weird name. 2. Every since you're a kid you learn to say "brussels sprouts are gross" even if you've never had them. 3. Now that I'm 25 I'm still saying "brussels sprouts are gross" so I know it's time to grow up and at least try them. My sister said she was surprised how good they were when she ate them the first time. So, I was brave and made them.... 2 cups to be exact and the verdict is....

THEY ARE REALLY GOOD! They are like tiny cabbages, which doesn't sound appetizing, but they are really good. I sprinkled some Mrs. Dash garlic and herbs on them and slowly ate the first one. Before I knew it I was down to the last one! (they look scarier than they really are) Yum-O! The chicken was delicious too! You should definitely give them a try :) As much as I'd love a little dessert I'm not craving it so I'm going to wait a week or so until I really crave it and use my "one dessert a week" card. (I'm waiting a week or so because I went slightly over board this weekend so I'm trying to "be good")

I talked with a coworker tonight who has also been working out and losing weight and we are both going to be keeping each other accountable for the next 9 days (and beyond I'm sure) Both of our goals are to lose 1-2 lbs. below our lowest thus far. Mine went up a tiny after this weekend but lucky for me (knock on wood) I can lose it in a day or so and be right back on track. However, while it's easy to go back to my lowest number (I use easy very very loosely) so far I'm nervous I won't be able to go below it. So I'm hoping that giving myself a realistic goal of 1-2 lbs in 9 days will help me strive for something. Not to mention my coworker (not sure why I say coworker, she's a great friend!) will be on me to make sure I stay on track. She better watch out though because I'm going to be on her too! :) But together I know we can do it:)

Now, back to finish report cards.... :)