Yo Tweeps!! Traffic Exchange!!

I'm participating in a twitter carnival of sorts.




Here's the jist:


To play along and increase your twitter twaffic: we need to meet some new people.



1. Follow me on twitter . Click on my twitter feed-it's on my sidebar.  Follow me-I'm way cool! HA!!

2. Shout me a hello on twitter like so: @lptrainermom #yotweeps I'm following!
Then I'll know you followed and I'll reciprocate.


3. MAKE A BLOG POST LIKE I am doing. Copy and Paste these directions.




3. Grab the YO Tweeps Twaffic Exchange Button. Put him in your post.



(He's so cute. Put him on your sidebar too if you're that kinda girl. )



Listen tweeple-I'm old and I'm slow, so if the cute picture takes you to Supah's page-grab the code from her.  She is much better than I am at this linking coding joining thing. 

6. Link that post up over at SupahMommy's blog




7. Visit some other #YOTweeps linkers on the list.



8. Follow them if you choose and shout out to them on twitter that you are following so they can instantly follow you if they're on. (Follow their blog as well if you're interested.)



Example:

@lptrainermom #yotweeps I'm following!



9. If someone follows you JUST reciprocate. It's that easy.


xoxo
Leigh

Wordless Wednesday-'Nuff Said

Starting over, Part XLVII

Today is my "New Year".  Today, I made my resolution to clean up my diet-AGAIN.  I am doing it today because my birthday was last week, and technically-it's a new year for me!!  So, since the chronological number is increasing, and the metabolism is decreasing,  it's time for me to get back on Weight Watchers.  3 years ago I lost 30 on WW, and it was a very easy change for me to make.  All was well and good until that Christmas, when I gained a few pounds back.  I've been on an 8# rollercoaster ever since.  It is time for me to get off this ride!

As a trainer, here is my take on diets.  It may take trying 3 or 4 before you find the right one for you.  When you find it, stick with it, give it all you got!  Also, you should never feel deprived, or hungry!  I could go on and on, but I won't....I'll save that for another day! :)

So my day started with a very healthy breakfast of 2 pumpkin pancakes with ricotta filling, and a glass of Greens+ mixed with water and OJ.  That awful looking stuff in the cup-Greens+, is amazing.  It is loaded with vitamins, and it's basically your 5 servings of fruits and veggies in a drink.   I know what you're thinking-it must taste NASTY, but it's actually pretty good.  I always buy the Wild Berry Burst flavor a)because it's got acai, goji, pomegranate, etc it-all good antioxidants, and b) you can actually taste the berries, not the healthy green stuff!  It tastes even better when mixed with 1/2 c. of water, and 1/2 c. of OJ.  Their website is http://www.greensplus.com/ , just in case you are interested!

YOU MUST TRY THESE PANCAKES.....
1c. low fat baking mix (I use Bisquick Heart Smart)
1T sugar
1/2 t. cinnamon or pumokin pie spice
2 large eggs
3/4c. fat free milk
1/2 c. canned pumpkin
Combine all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.  Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl-mix well.  Add the wet mix to the dry, and stir until smooth.  (Or if you are lazy like me, dump it all in the KitchenAid Bowl, and turn it on)
Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto a hot griddle or skillet.  Cook until tops are covered in bubbles and edges look cooked.  Carefully turn over, cook until bottoms are slightly browned. 
Makes 12 pancakes.  Ea:61 cal, 1.3g. fat, 2.4g protein,8.9g carbs, .5 fiber. 

Ricotta cream-super easy!!  Mix 1 tablespoon part skim ricotta with 1/2t. cinnamon, and a sprinkle of sugar if needed.  Place the creme between 2 pancakes and enjoy!

Healthy start to the day...CHECK!
Exercise.....CHECK!
Drinking lots of water....CHECK!
NO snacking after dinner.......REMAINS TO BE SEEN! 

5 Question Friday

It's Friday!!  I just got home from a great lunch with my girls-nothing like a lunch therapy session.  We hit TJ Maxx afterwards and laughed until we cried trying on BIG hats-it was so fun, we've decided to have a Kentucky Derby Party! 

So...5Q Friday....Thank you, Mama M, for putting this all together!! 

1. What's your guilty pleasure?
Ice cream-every night.  Granted, it's Weight Watchers Giant Cookies and Cream Bar, but it is so good!  I wait until everyone is safely tucked in bed, then I get my few moments of low-cal guilt. 
BUT-if $$$ will allow, I have snuck off for a facial on occasion, and I walk out of there one hour later like a whole new person!!  DO NOT tell my husband!! ;)

2. What is your favorite TV series?
It's a toss up-I love Grey's Anatomy, nothing wrong with a little McDreamy eye candy. 
I also fall into a deep hole when it comes to the Real Housewives....love each series, and I'm sadly addicted. 
If we are talking about longest watched show-it's General Hospital....do you remember when Luke and Laura got married?? 

3. Can you speak any foreign languages?
Spanglish


4. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Really?  I have no clue-but there are many.  Sneakers, flip flops, wedges, boots, even a pair of Birkenstocks.  Some have mysteriously made their way down the hall into my daughter's room....not by choice, and definitely not without a fight! 


5. What's your favorite kind of M&M's...peanut, almond, straight up regular, etc.?
Peanut, without a doubt.  The addiction started during my first pregnancy, and has grown...and grown...They are by far my favorite candy! 

Thanks, but......

These ginormous cupcakes were a gift from one of my clients. 

They are the size of half of my boo-tay.  Yes, I held them up to my backside,

and in the container they will stay until my kids get home from school. 

I love red velvet cupcakes, but I love my butt more. 

Winding Down

My favorite part of the day

Late at night, when the kids are sleeping

Hubs and the dogs are snoring away

A warm cup of Chamomile tea

My shoes come off, and I finally slow down

Unwind, decompress, and enjoy

Just a few moments by myself

to reflect on what the day has brought,

to look forward to what tomorrow may bring.

Because It's My Birthday....

Today is my birthday-I'm 43.  In honor of my aging, I've decided to list 43 things about ME!!  Here goes!

1.  I was born in New Rochelle, NY
2.  I am the youngest of 6--4 sisters and one brother.
3.  My 3 oldest  are old enough to be my parents. 
4.  My entire immediate family went to the same high school-parents and all.
5.  I have a 3" scar on my stomach from an operation when I was 1 month old.
6.  I had horrible teeth as a child-my father spent thousands to fix that! 
7.  I have terrible vision, but wear contacts.
8.  I once had Aqua contacts-back in the 80's..when they were new-God, I was so cool.
9.  My first job was at Baskin Robbins-thus my love for ice cream.
10.  I was not popular in school at all!
11.  My degree is in Radiology-I am a Registered Radiologic Technologist, but no longer work in the field.
12.  My favorite part of my X-Ray job was being in the operating room-bring on the blood and guts. 
13.  My second career is in Fitness-I'm a certified Trainer, and Instructor.  I LOVE FITNESS!
14.  My favorite class is Step. 
15.  My diet leaves alot to be desired. 
16.  I don't like many green veggies, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers are about it. 
17.  I love junk food.
18.  I love red meat, and dislike seafood.
19.  In reference to #18, friends say I am a cheap date! 
20.  I love to shop, but I'm on a spending freeze, and I hate it.
21.  I have a job by force-"Health Enthusiast" at the Vitamin Shoppe-doing all I can to get my fam thru a    BAD financial pickle.
22.  I don't like the VS job, but I'm learning alot from it about supplements.  Have you taken your multi today????
23.  I'm a NY Yankees fan.
24.  I moved to FL when I was 19.
25.  I met my husband in a bar on Christmas night.
26.  I have 3 kids-1 girl, 2 boys.  LOVE them to death.
27.  All 3 kids were born by C-Section. 
28.  I am trying to declutter and clean-Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley is my new favorite book.
29.  I hate cleaning.
30.  I hate my feet.
31.  I'm TERRIFIED of snakes-like run screaming, pee in your pants terrified. 
32.  Favorite Male Singer-Rob Thomas.
33.  Favorite Female Singer-Pink
34.  Favorite Movie-Grease.....Close 2nd-Officer and a Gentleman
35.  In my circle of girlfriends-I am the only one with real boobs. 
36.  I've had 3 kids-I need the fake boobs.  Mine are south of the equator.
37.  Favorite Flower-Orchid.
38.  Favorite Color-Royal Blue
39.  Favorite Drink-Cosmopolitan.....water if we're talking non-alcoholic.
40.  I have a shoe wall in my closet...and it's full.
41.  I prefer silver jewelry over gold.
42.  I'm a natural brunette.
43.  I had to struggle to lose the baby weight after the 2nd and 3rd kid.

Ya know what-it is NOT easy to come up with 43 things about myself.  God, I'm boring! 
God Bless YOU for reading this though...hope I didn't put you to sleep!