Weigh-in Friday - Alison

I hit the 10 pound loss mark! I feel great and am starting to get back into some of my old clothes. However, as I know from my prior experience, this is the easy part. As I continue on this weight loss journey, I will have to be even more dedicated and aware of what I'm putting into my mouth if I want to get to my goal, which is still a tiny mark in the distance. Summer is a terrific time to eat healthy though. And I can bring back my mantra...

It's too hot to be fat in Texas!

Weigh-in Friday - Alison

Down 1 more pound (total -8)...but not because of good eating. I have much more physically active at work lately and it seems to be keeping the pounds rolling off. I need to get back to my regular counting in order to stay successful.

Defeated - Hannah

This has become my new favorite word this week. First let me start by saying I have a wonderful job at AT&T.

With that said I have become a human pin ball. No matter how early I start my day I am thrown from one meeting to the next on highly complex issues and leave feeling exhausted each day.

While I am getting better about hitting the gym in the morning before work it has been hard to focus on the points counting.

My goal for this weekend is to do a little self reflection to figure out how I can change this. I used to tackle things a day at a time, now I find myself wondering how I am going to get through the next hour.

Something has to give... just not sure what yet.

I am down 3lbs pounds so far which = no good.

Weigh-in Friday (late) - Alison

Sorry for the late post...hell of a week. Another -1.4 pounds this week for a grand total of -7. I wore pre-pregger pants to work today! Woo hoo!


This week's veggie roast included pattypan squash, Vidalia onion (I wait all year for these sweet babies!), baby bella mushrooms and glorious yellow peppers. It's one of my best ever! I sprinkled the mix with Ozark Seasoning from Penzey's Spices.

Weigh-in Friday - Alison

I am down another pound (total 5.4). I got recocnized at the meeting with a 5 pound star sticker. My pants feeling looser is a much bigger reward!

The big salad take-along lunch is a wonderful thing. I try to throw in some leftovers with my lettuce each day to keep it interesting. I have been using a 100 calorie Cheese Nip pack as psedo-croutons which is actually quite good.

Here is my recipe for roasted veggies. I try to make these once a week for easy side dishes, salad toppings or snacks. They taste good cold or hot.

Ali's Roasted Veggies

• 2-3 pounds of veggies, cut into simliar size pieces (Some of my favorties are: peppers, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, baby carrots, mushrooms. Whatever looks good in the produce section...)
• 1 large onion, sliced (red or white...or several shallots , if you want to get fancy)
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Kosher salt (or coarse sea salt)
• other seasonings of your choice (anything from chipotle to curry)

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Cut all veggies into 1-2 inch pieces. Toss with sliced onion, oil, salt and seasonings. Spread into a single layer on a jelly roll pan (cover with foil for easy clean up, if you'd like). Roast veggies until onions are soft and veggies are crisp-tender (20-30 minutes, depending or your veggies). Serve warm from the oven or package for later use.

Another crazy week - Hannah

Monday through Wednesday in Atlanta again. Very good trip for work but not so much on the sticking to the points. I did keep up with my water though, I can say that much

So surprise surprise when I dropped a whole .5lbs this week, yes ladies and gentleman that is 1/2 a pound not 5 lbs.

Rather than mope about it I am feeling quite liberated. Here is why:

• I am a year away from my divorce and can finally say I breathe easier now
• I have a wonderful man in my life
• My nephew is the possibly the cutest baby on the planet and I have my sister and Ed in San Antonio with me
• I am blessed with family and friends that I can call anytime for anything.

Skinny is good but happy is priceless.