Happy Birthday to Me, Weekend!(Technically not until Monday)

Taken on June 6, I've posted this photo of my beautiful Niece, her lovely Mother(my sister) and I for a comparison, so you can see the difference in the next photo. I actually hadn't noticed much difference in my appearance other than dropping almost 3 sizes in pants. Can you tell a difference?


This photo taken today, July 18 for a friend that asked me to post a recent photo of myself. She was curious how I looked at 20lbs lighter! That's right, I've lost 20lbs in just a month and a half! Just in case anyone wants to know how I've done it, I will share. If not, you can check out the photos of the yummy Birthday Cake that the Hubby bought for me!

We bought a stationary bike and I work out on it daily for 40-50mins. I also do some toning with my 10lb weights everyday. I work my biceps, triceps and chest and finish it up with 60-80 lower stomach crunches. I also have switched to an all natural diet of plain yogurt, granola, cottage cheese, applesauce(no sugar added) and for breakfast everyday, I start with a fruit smoothie with tofu mixed in. The smoothie I make consists of

1 1/4 cup calcium fortified orange juice
1 banana
1 cup frozen blueberries, blackberries and/or raspberries
1/2 cup silken tofu
2-3 ice cubes

Makes 3 servings

Make into liquid in blender and enjoy! The kids absolutely LOVE it and they drool over it with anticipation while I make it, LOL! Usually for dinner, we make a recipe from the YOU: On a Diet book. I also sometimes snack on a salad with kalamata olives, feta cheese, spring mix salad and homemade red wine vinegrette. I've also been sticking to a serving size of a fist size proportion and then drinking water to feel full, it works awesome!! I truly can't believe that this has worked so well, I am now currently at 16olbs and my goal is around 130lbs or I say a size 6 would be nice!


This is the Chocolate Ganache cake that Daddy bought for my Birthday(though technically its not until Monday)from Cheri's Bakery! We LOVE their cakes. Careful not to lick your screen as it looks absolutely scrumptious! Believe me, it tastes just as good as it looks!!