My new gym bag should be here tomorrow. I can't wait for its arrival! I managed to stick with the gym last week, but haven't gone yet this week yet. I have been more active, walking more and doing some workout DVDs and weights at home though. I worry about the holidays coming up. Every year I say I am not going to over indulge and every year I do. Two weeks after Thanksgiving I'm traveling to Florida with a guy I've been seeing, so I definitely can't afford to pack on the pounds. It's just so hard to say no to my Aunt's famous pecan pie!

New Gym Bag!

Now that I'm getting back into the swing of things I thought I'd treat myself to a new gym bag! I've been on the hunt for one that's the perfect size (not too big) and that has a zipper pocket on the outside and I finally found it!

Gym Visit!

I made it to the gym last night! I got on the scale and actually weighed in way less than I thought which is good, but I'm wondering if the scale was calibrated properly. I'm going to try to find another scale and check before I get too excited. I certainly don't feel like I've lost weight and I can usually tell so we'll have to see. My workout was good, did the weights and 25 minutes of cardio. Normally I try to do 30-40, but I didn't want to overdo it. I'm hoping to work going to the gym into my routine again 2 days a week and then do walking and weights at home on the other days. I also need to work in drinking water more.

Hurrah for getting back on track!

Gym!

I'm getting back on track and getting to the gym tonight. Hopefully I'll be brave enough to get on the scale and see where I'm at.

So far this week I've done well with my eating. I do need to make a grocery store run and hopefully I can work in a trip to Whole Foods. I always eat quite well if I can make it there instead of my local store that carries mostly pre-made/packaged foods.

Wish me luck!!

Crunchy Poppyseed Chicken Salad

Crunchy Poppyseed Chicken Salad Recipe Rating: Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 15 min Makes: 4 servings

4 cups broccoli slaw 2 large red peppers, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 4 medium carrots, shredded (about 2 cups) 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained 1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Cuts 1/2 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing 1/4 cup PLANTERS Cashews

COMBINE all ingredients except dressing and cashews in large bowl. ADD dressing; toss to coat. SPRINKLE with cashews just before serving.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS Special Extra This main-dish salad provides 1-1/2 cups of the recommended 2-1/2 cups of vegetables per day. Substitute Prepare as directed, substituting 1 cup chopped cooked chicken for the packaged chicken breast cuts.

NUTRITION INFORMATION Nutrition (per serving) Calories 320 Total fat 16g Saturated fat 3g Cholesterol 30mg Sodium 760mg Carbohydrate 30g Dietary fiber 6g Sugars 20g Protein 15g Vitamin A 190%DV Vitamin C 340%DV Calcium 6%DV Iron 10%DV

Chicken & Citrus Salad

Chicken & Citrus Salad Recipe Rating: Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 15 min Makes: 4 servings

4 cups each baby spinach leaves and mixed salad greens 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 can (15 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained 8 oz. sugar snap peas, halved 1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Cuts (about 1-1/4 cups) 1/2 cup PLANTERS Pecan Halves, toasted 1/2 cup KRAFT Light Raspberry Vinaigrette Reduced Fat Dressing

TOSS all ingredients in large bowl. Spoon onto 4 serving plates.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS Jazz It Up For a beautiful presentation of this colorful salad, layer ingredients in clear glass bowl or arrange on 4 individual salad plates.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Nutrition Bonus: Enjoy this refreshing, low calorie, main-dish salad that provides 1 cup of the recommended 2-1/2 cups of vegetables per day and 1/2 cup of the recommended 2 cups of fruit per day. The baby spinach provides vitamin A, and the strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C.

Diet Exchange: 1-1/2 Fruit,1 Vegetable,2 Meat (VL),2-1/2 Fat

Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 310 Total fat 16g Saturated fat 4g Cholesterol 30mg Sodium 690mg Carbohydrate 28g Dietary fiber 8g Sugars 17g Protein 16g Vitamin A 50%DV Vitamin C 180%DV Calcium 8%DV Iron 15%DV