I'm back!! Update and a recipe included :-)

I haven't posted since the summer.  That's just wrong.  I haven't fallen of the wagon, just the radar :-)

I've had some ups and downs with weight since my last post in June.  But that's life.  From mid November through the Christmas holiday I managed to gain 20 pounds!  That's RIDICULOUS!  It's not like I lived on cookies and crap for 6 weeks straight.  I highly doubt I consumed 70,000 calories ABOVE what my body needed (3500 calories is the accepted amount of calories said to gain or lose a pound)!  If there was a Biggest Gainer Contest, I could win that hands down!  

Fortunately, I immediately got back on track.  I entered a local Biggest Loser contest that I found on Facebook.  On January 12th 70 contestants signed up, weighed in, had measurements taken.  We each contributed $30 to the "pot".  Other donations were made to the cause and all told, $4,000 in prizes are on the line!!  

Final weigh in is this Sunday, March 16th (the day AFTER parade day...grrr)!  I am down 25 pounds.  I'm hoping, praying, crossing all fingers and toes, while working my butt off, to lose a few more by Sunday.  Will I win?  I already have!  

I got back on track.  I lost what I gained.  I worked out harder than I ever have before.  I even began crossfit, which I LOVE!  It would be fantastic to walk away with some cash or the excitement/bragging rights of being a winner.  But ultimately for me, this is about me.  Not prizes.  Me.

Stay tuned to see what happens at weigh in on Sunday!

Sorry if the profanity offends anyone.  But this spoke to me!

Dinner last night of broiled Haddock filets with paprika and lemon and a side of steamed, fresh asparagus.

Healthy, Yummy, Banana Pancakes

(Gluten free, low carb, low fat, guilt-free...yet seriously delicious!)

Recipe---

-2 medium bananas, the riper the better

-2 large eggs

-1/3 cup egg whites

-1 T Splenda (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a food processor till smooth.  Scoop 1/4 cup portions of batter onto a nonstick skillet over medium heat (no oil necessary).  Flip after approximately 1 minute.

This recipe made 12, 3 inch pancakes.

Top with fresh fruit, sliced bananas and walnuts, peanut butter, honey, maple syrup or just eat as is (that's what I did!).  These are so delicious that my kids preferred them over their regular Aunt Jemima pancakes!

High in protein, low in junk!  AWESOME!