Nutella Oatmeal Cookies

I came across this recipe today for Nutella Oatmeal Cookies.

Delicious!

http://www.portuguesegirlcooks.com/2011/04/oatmeal-nutella-cookies/


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Weights

Weights are my primary focus lately. For women it is very hard to bulk up, so you should puh yourself when using weights. I have been trying to use them at least 3 times a week along with cardio. Since my body is so used to cardio I need to continue weight training. I have noticed a difference in my body.


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Homemade Cheez Its

My Addiction to Cheez Its may have reached a new level:  













I found the recipe originally on this site:
Homemade Cheez Its

This is a step by step version I did:
adapted from Cooking ala Mel:

1 3/4 cups cheddar (about 6 oz.)

4 Tbsp butter

3/4 cup white whole wheat flour

1/4 tsp salt

sea salt, for sprinkling

Shred the cheddar cheese to make it easier to mix.  Use an immersion blender until a ball is formed.  Put the ball in between 2 pieces of parchment paper and roll out.  It should be around 1/8 inch thick. The thinner you roll it the crispier the crackers. Cut into little squares. Put on a baking sheet 1/2" apart and poke in the middle with a fork. Bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes.  They should be a golden brown on the edges.

Just a fun fact: Alt 0176 is a degree symbol when typing.  

12.12.12

Sorry for slacking on this... What better day to pick back up than on 12.12.12.

The weather here in Chicago has been crazy!  It has been freezing then warm.  This back and forth is really effecting my body.  I am not feeling so great today, but I am going to the gym for a quick 30 minute workout.    So far my week has been:

Monday - Fun Run on the treadmill.  Different speeds, different inclines.  I ran for over 3 miles and have no idea how many calories I burned.  Sometimes it is nice just to throw the watch off and run for fun!

Tuesday - Picking back up on my side job of cleaning.  I cleaned a house for 2 1/2 hours and burned 421 calories.  I love to wear my heart monitor on cleaning days to monitor how hard I am working.  I ate Subway for lunch and dinner.  Jared inspires me :)

Wednesday - 30 minute elliptical.  Again, leftover Subway for lunch.  I had carrots for a snack with these little 90 calorie ranch packs.  I know I know... Ranch is probably the worst thing for me, but at least I am making baby steps and eating carrots instead of chips!

Mission for Mexico

My brother recently got engaged to an amazing person.  She is absolutely perfect for him!  They both are very adventurous, so they are doing a destination wedding in Mexico.  I am so excited to be able to stand up for them in their wedding!  Now I have a goal to work towards.  I will not and am not going to be the "fat sister" in their wedding.  I know that I am not fat, but I am not in shape either.  I have 10 months to get into the best shape of my life.  I am not doing it for them, but I am doing it for me. 

Yesterday's workout with Courtney:
30 second intervals using a 10 lb weight:
- Biceps 
- Rows 
- Triceps
- Squat Jumps
- Quick feet (Like football players)
- Jumping Jacks with the weight
- Chair Squat
- Plank on Elbows
- Plank on Hands
- Push Ups
- Tons of Ab work (I cannot remember all the Abs we did)

She had me repeat a lot of the exercises.  I asked her to help with my back fat by my bra line. lol!  That is why we did a ton of rows.