Jackie Vetter’s Kitchen

Almost two weeks under my belt and I feel awesome! I woke up this morning at 7:02 a.m., but since the clocks were pushed back an hour last night and I forgot to do it, I really got up at 6:02 a.m. I have a load of laundry started, I’ve had my breakfast (I’ll tell you what I had later), I’m writing this post and I’ve watched a little bit of news this morning, and read some of my book.

Anyone read any of Janet Evanovich’s books, particularly the Stephanie Plum series? I love them and sometimes I just break out in laughter while reading them. Ken always says, “There you go again!” I’m finishing the 14th book and the last so far. It is kind of sad, because I have looked forward to each book as I’ve gone along. A big shout out to my friend, Nancy, for bringing one to me when I was recovering from surgery. Thanks, Nancy!

Yesterday was what we call a “Carb Up” day in the “Crack The Fat Loss Code”™ WOE (way of eating). Simply means that for the last 2 meals of the day, they should be mostly carbohydrates. Have you bought the book yet?

I had a great day. A good breakfast, lunch at Olive Garden with my brother, Rusty, my sister-in-law, Penny and my niece, Whitney. I had a bowl of salad with lemon juice sprinkled over it instead of the dressing (which you could have in moderation, I just don’t care for it), an order of whole wheat linguine with marinara sauce (I ate half of it) another 1/2 bowl of salad and 1/2 breadstick. I ate until I knew I was full and stopped. That’s the key, do not stuff yourself. I felt in control of what I was eating for the first time in I can’t tell you how long!

Friday I promised some pictures of the foods I’ve made so far. Both of these dishes were in my second week of the plan. The first week is the most restrictive time. After the first week, no foods are restricted, you just learn how to eat them intelligently and the best way for your body.

Here’s a couple of the dishes I’ve made so far:

Chicken Veggie Soup - Week 2

Frittata Week-2

Okay, now for the dreaded word: EXERCISE

I know, it is the hardest thing in the world for fat, yes I said it because that is what I am if I am totally honest, right? So, sometimes it is the hardest thing for fat people to do. I agree. I had a really hard time, not only starting it, but keeping myself motivated to keep doing it. Whenever Ken would say “I’m exhausted!” I would say, “Okay we’re done!” So I know a think or two about how hard it is to exercise.

I want to tell you about a couple of other things I am doing. One of them is the Push-Up Challenge (PUC). So much fun and a way to easily build up my strength. I’m enjoying doing this and I’m on Week 1, Day 3. Try it with me and see what you think. How many can you do during the first initial test? I could only do 4! But now I have done 6! And, I can do this in the privacy of my own home and no one knows, well I guess you all do now since I’ve told you how many I do!

Another thing I am doing to build strength and endurance is Couch To 5K (C25K). Yesterday was my first day. Check it out! I loved it, loved it and loved it! Do it with me! I did this at the gym on the treadmill. If you do not have a treadmill, you can do it wherever you are!

And, of course there is T-Tapp. This is still one of the best exercise programs I know of and I am going to use it the days I do not go to the gym. I love her program. There is great support from Teresa Tapp and her T-Tapp Trainers.

Okay, everyone, that’s it for today.

Eat Wonderfully,

JackieV