Garlic Lime Chicken

1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp thyme
6 chicken breasts
4 tsp lime juice

Mix all of these ingredients in a zip lock bag. Add chicken pieces and cover evenly.

Saute in olive oil for 5 minutes on each side. Add 4 tsp. lime juice. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Super easy and super yummy.

I only used 3 chicken breasts because I don't eat that much and I knew my kids wouldn't eat much so it works with less chicken if you need.

Running for the First Time in a Year and Guess What I Did It....

Well, being that Haylee and I are doing this 1/2 marathon and I am a week behind her I absolutely couldn't put off starting the training yesterday. I know 1 mile isn't much but when I have only just started working out again and haven't run since I was in amazing shape last year it is big. I went to my parents to run on their treadmill and well.... I did it. Ok, so my time wasn't the greatest but I still finished it and felt great. It was nice to feel a sense of accomplishment so quickly. Now to see how I do with the 2 miles I have to run tomorrow. I know I can do it.

Well, since yesterday I have reach the 4 pound loss. I am ecstatic at this pace. I know it will slow down a bit since I can't lose 9-10 pounds every week, but it is a great kick start and it will be interesting to see how long it takes to reach my ultimate goal. I will of course keep everyone posted because well.... I will be hot for the upcoming summer swimsuit season.

A Yummy Meal for A Night at Home

It is amazing how much less I eat these days and how much more satisfied I feel. I eat about 1/2 of what I use to if not less and feel completely full and satisfied. I had Steak and Asparagus in my fridge tonight so I asked my personal chef for a recipe. (Kalani can come up with a great meal with any ingredient I swear.)

She gave me the recipe for Beef and Asparagus Stir-fry and it was yummy I figured I would share it with anyone that would like to try it. You cube the steak and then stir-fry it in butter with 1 tbs. garlic. After the meat is cooked through you add the asparagus and soy sauce. You serve it over rice. Now I didn't say it was hard I just said it was yummy and yummy it was.

It is amazing how I can still eat what I have always ate and since I am filling up so quickly I lose weight. It is so great. I realized that if you take the small salad plate and put your meal on it instead of the big one you think you are eatting a whole lot more anyway.

I am still feeling energized and can't wait to run my 1 mile to get ready for my half marathon tonight. I will also be running a 5K with Haylee on Saturday to support her daughter's school and then she will be running one with me to support my daughters. Great way to raise money for the school and teach the kids the value of exercise at the same time. Whoa, what happened to the old Cathy.... please don't let her ever return.

A Fresh Start on Monday

Well, I am now two days into this program and down another 1/2 pound. Yea, I am so excited. I am feeling top notch and looking forward to the day I look it as well. I am starting the running program so I will be going running as soon as I can get all three girls up and at it. Unfortunately, we had yet another Spring storm so the roads are covered with snow so I can't just pack up the girls in the stroller and on bikes and head out. I have to go over to my mom and dad's to run on the treadmill. I am guessing that since I haven't run since last year that it would probably be a bit easier that way anyway.

It is so nice to feel refreshed in the morning. It has been a long time, if ever. I am not a morning person, ask my dear hubby. I woke up at 7:30 and got up and at it. (Ok, so it is not that early but Aspen is off track so currently I don't have to get up early). I feel amazing.

It truely is a fresh start Monday but not just to the new week but to my new life. I am so excited to be feeling positive and happy for the first time in years. (Don't worry my kids make me jump for joy a lot, but I have struggled with depression for so many years I can't even think when I didn't. I started taking meds and believe me they have helped because I have been able to make it out of bed, but I still always felt like I had a cloud overhead following me around.) I actually feel unbelieveably happy. Jump for joy happy. Yesterday I was telling Boyd how I had traded bows to try TAIslim, knowing he wouldn't be so excited about me trying yet another thing to help me lose weight, and he said that he could tell how excited I was because my eyes lit up. He even asked if he could try it. I told him of course but he wasn't getting any of mine until I get my case in on Wednesday. He doesn't have much weight to lose being 6"5' but everyone can use the boost to their health. So I can't wait to see how much better he feels about the stuff. My mom is also excited to try something new to make her feel better and healthier. I can't wait to see what results they have because I know it will make a difference in their lives.

Well, I am going to go work out because the girls and I are going to go play at Haylee's today. Hey, that rhymns.... (I have a kindergartner and preschooler don't knock it.) Hope everyone has one amazing day I know I will.

The Start of a New Me....

I feel so incredibly lucky to have three amazing friends and an amazing sister that I can call my BFF's, lately I have realized even more so how important they are to me. After spending so many years in a slump after losing Tyler I have realized that I need to take my life back and thanks to constant love and support from my girls I am off to a new start.

Haylee started drinking TAIslim and told me that I needed to try it. She lost an incredible amount of weight in a week after a plateau so I figured what the heck and started yesterday. Well, I am always a little skeptical but willing to try new things to help me feel better and get to my ideal weight so I gave in. She doesn't have to try too hard to talk me into anything. Well, let me tell you I am so glad I listened to her and tried it. Yesterday I had more energy than I have in forever after only taking the first drink. I felt full without really eatting much and the best part of all is I lost just short of three pounds and that was after being at my lowest in quite sometime.

I can't wait to see what type of results I get tomorrow. I am so ready to jump for joy and do the "I am getting out of the slumps dance". I have also agreed to start training for a 1/2 marathon with Haylee which we will run in August. I know that with a little will power and determination I can finally prove to myself as well as Boyd that I can accomplish something. It will be a lot of work but I know that in the end I will feel an unbelieveable amount of worth that I haven't felt in so long.

Between working out, drinking TAIslim, eatting well, and being the friend that my friends are to me I believe that I will be able to finally make the changes to becoming the best me that I can be.