I apparently had some sort of memory lapse that I didn't blog yesterday. I saw myself blogging in my mind and well, I guess that's why I think I did.

Yesterday was ok. I was back on target. Feels good to eat healthy. The food to me is way more filling. I guess it's because of the increase in fiber in my diet. That combined with the fact that I now put my fork down in between bites and actually enjoy my food makes a difference. A lot of people just sit there and eat. Not noticing that they don't really stop until they have eaten too much. With putting your fork down and chewing you give your food time to hit your stomache and you actually wind up eating less because you are full.

We finished up with our last set of pushups yesterday. I did 245 and tomorrow we will do our last test so we can see if we need to go back and continue till we can do 100 at on time or if I can pull it off. I feel strong in that area for some reason. Call it self confidence. I am hoping to do 100 so I can wear my shirt.

Today as of right now (6:03pm) I have points to spare. We completed our sit-ups and are on week 3 day 1. I did 111. Is my stomache hurting/burning oh yeah. Is it a good thing? I think so. I am enjoying the beginnings of getting fit. We are even thinking about getting that nike plus running shoe thing that works with your ipod and helps you with your running by creating workouts for you to run. Sorta like helps you train for a run. I need to look into it.

Today my points have been used as follows:

Coffee: 2 points
Lunch: 6 points. I chose a prepackaged meal since I was on the go
Dinner: 8 points Szechuan Steak with Noodles

I have 6 points left. I am hoping that I don't have some sort of hunger burst that makes me wanna snack fiercely.

The noodle dish was very tasty. My daughter Amberlin helped me make it and actually ate a small portion of the noodles. She liked the steak when it wasn't mixed with the noodles. I count that in as a small victory. So, I thought that I would share it with you.

Szechuan Steak with Noodles
4 servings 8 points

1/2 pound lo mein noodles
3/4 pound (1/2-inch-thick) boneless sirloin steak or beef top round steak, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons of hot pepper jelly (I used sweet and sour sauce do to the jelly not being available)
1 1/2 table spoons Asian Hot Chili sauce

Cook the noodles according to the directions

Cook the meat in a non stick skillet sprayed with pam. Cook till done about 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet and place on a plate.

In the same skillet put the broth, jelly, and chili sauce. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until slightly thickened.

Add the steak and stir until just heated through. Poor over noodles and serve.

Serving is 1 1/2 cup.

I also added brocolli florets. They made the dish much tastier and more filling.

Enjoy!!!