The Windy City is the Walking City for me!

So this past week was hectic. I was on vacation in Chicago and can't say eating well was my top priority, but I did manage to do alright most the time. I tried a Falafel for the first time and lentil soup too! Thanks to Lauren for her awesome recommendation!
Although I didn't eat perfect I managed to exercise enough to off set it! I walked over 10 miles, most being on Friday. I also ice skated for the first time in probably 20 years. It was amazing! I skated on Solider Field where the Bears play. I truly love Chicago, if I had to move to a happening City, it would be there.

Anyway, I'm down a pound and half so I'm still reaching goals. I went grocery shopping today to get stuff for healthy lunches this week and I am sure missing my gym, so they will be getting a visit from me tomorrow. Zumba/saratone-in starts back up soon! I cannot wait! With spring coming I am looking forward to trying new exercises and not just spend time being a gym rat. I am looking into ballroom dancing, belly dancing, and maybe tennis as some alternatives to traditional "work outs". I think it is important to mix it up so I adopt this lifestyle and not just focus on working out and losing weight. It's about development right? So it is time to develop my life and skills!

Healthy Strides and Alternative Choices

Today has been a great day! The weather is beautiful for January in Ohio!!!

Anyway, I made it to the gym today with my bestie at lunch. Although, afterwards we realized we should have walked outside, since it was so nice. At any rate, we worked out and hit it hard for the 25 minutes we could.

For dinner I was really craving some of Jets BBQ Chicken Pizza, but for someone trying to lose weight, it isn't the best craving to indulge on. So I made my own BBQ chicken pizza. I used Flatout Italian Herb Flat Bread and put 2 tablespoons of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce on top, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Tyson Grill & Ready chicken, red onion, and pineapple (not normally on Jets, but I was without bacon and wanted another topping). I baked it and it was darn good!

Right now I am not able to eat Jets and use portion control properly, so until I'm "retrained" I will stick with my tasty, healthier take on their recipe.