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Time to Tone

by Nicci on 09/23/2009

I have decided I need to work on my toning. I want to look hot in my Halloween costume this year and it’s a wee bit tight! I’m going to take on Jillian using her 30 Day Shred! I’m not big on posting weight and inches but I may do it this time around.

Whose up for a challenge?

I’ll be shredding 3-4 times a week until Oct. 24Th. This is the perfect time to tone up, since many blogger’s have pulled out their Shred dvds again. Shoot me an email (uptownfitchic@gmail.com) or leave a comment below if you’d like to shred along. I think it would be nice to encourage each other and talk about likes and dislikes while doing this challenge. Or just leave a comment below.

This morning I realized I should invest in a lunch bag, so I’ll be purchasing one after work. I’m starting to carry too many tubs and bags to work plus my giant purse too.

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MMM…Oatmeal with PB and chocolate goodness

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I really enjoyed this breakfast!

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I officially had a full tum tum after this.

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I think I had too much fun at work today doing online shopping. Okay, I was just buying office supplies, but any form of shopping is fun for me! (I’m a dork)

Lunch was a bore b/c everyone went home or ate out.

Me and my AB & JELLY sandwich ate alone in the kitchen

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Coconut water, cucumber, Chobani honey flavor and more trailmix.

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YEP, I think I have had enough candy for the week.

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I’ll have a review of Chobani later this week.

Now it’s time to tackle dinner and watch some GLEE from last week on the dvr!

What will you be watching tonight and eating?

Bye

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Drink Me Silly on Taco Tuesday

by Nicci on 09/22/2009

I’m happy to say…Monday is Complete! I didn’t think I could make it through a 3 hour board meeting w/ a headache last night.

Had to pump up this Tuesday with some cardio.

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Ladies of the Firm kick my booty into gear every morning!

I needed a smoothie for breakfast BUT decided to quench my thirst with my current #1 Love.

Coconut Water!!

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I had the Pom flavored Chobani too (not pictured)

I’m loving this water and at $1.30 a can, you can’t go wrong!! I recently learned ”Goyo” has sweet and unsweetened coconut water. I ended up drinking two of these babies throughout the day.

Lunch was brown rice w/chickpeas, carrots and apples.

I’m try to mix it up with dinner but I could not stop thinking about Kashi’s Pilaf. I decided I would make simple tacos with the pilaf tonight.

Introducing… The best tacos I’ve ever eaten.

”Nothing Fancy Pilaf Tacos”

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Yummy Balsamic Cucumber salad.

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Ingredients:

Kashi ”Fiery Fiesta” Pilaf
Lean ground turkey
2 T McCormick taco seasoning
fresh cilantro
dash of S&P

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There was no need for tomatoes, cheese or any other thing else on the tacos.

Last but not least my 2nd Love: Organic Green Tea Pomegranate from Old Orchard.

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I don’t see this bottle lasting too long b/c Chris liked it. I was shock because the only tea he drinks is ”super” sweet tea.

He also started telling me the health benefits of Pomegranates

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Yeah for only 45 cals, but boo! on the 12g of sugar…oh well it’s still great!

Can you name some health benefits from Pomegranates?

Pomegranates Promote a Healthy Heart

Clinical research shows that pomegranates, when part of a healthy diet, might help prevent heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. This is because pomegranates have the potential to thin the blood, increase blood flow to the heart, reduce blood pressure, reduce plaque in the arteries, and reduce bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol.

Time to erase the DVR before tonight’s shows like 90210 .

Do you prefer the original or new cast of 90210?

Remember tomorrow is the last day for Dr. Kracker Giveaway, winners announced Thursday!