Day 36-37: Return of the Nazi

I have not told Stephanie this yet, so hopefully I get her to the gym before she reads this. I started teaching Zumba again this week and something inside me has returned: the Nazi! I am pumped. I somehow lost 1.8 lbs this week and Steph had a small loss as well but some of the momentum has dulled a bit. I have definitely slacked on the food.

I think it is a common occurrence. I have been exercising a LOT lately what with running that 5K last week and practicing new Zumba routines so I tell myself that I can slack in the food area. BUT I CAN'T. This is the worst pitfall for dieters, to convince themselves of entitlement toward food. I am NOT entitled to overeat...EVER. It is never okay to overeat, no matter how much you exercise.

Anyway, I am going to accompany Steph to the gym today, which I haven't done in weeks, and we are going to work it out! Also, I am going to hit the grocery store hard. Not having food in the house leads to me grabbing pizza and Wendy's summer berry frosty on the go (Me yesterday. True story).

I am planning chicken quesadillas for dinner tonight using this product:

Yields 3 quesadillas
1 package Tyson grilled and ready chicken
6 whole wheat tortillas
6 tbsp 2% shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa (extra spicy for me!)
3 tbsp light sour cream (I refuse to eat completely fat free sour cream. It's repulsive.)
1 diced onion
1 diced bell pepper
1 package sliced mushrooms

-Sautee veggies in a frying pan with cooking spray for about 2 minutes.
-Fire up the grill and place tortillas on the slats for about 2 minutes each side.
-Put 1/3 package of chicken, 2 tbsp cheese, and 1/3 veggies on each of 3 tortillas.
-Cover each with another tortilla and let sit for about 2 minutes.
-Flip for 2 more minutes.
-Quarter and garnish with sour cream and salsa.
8 Weight Watchers Points! Delicious!



Also, as many of you know I have a deep love and passion for Zumba (videos to come). After 2 months off from teaching I finally began offering classes again this Tuesday. In response, I got the following email, which made me just so happy I could have cried.

I took your class on Tuesday with my sister, Beth (who had taken a class before with you and raved about it) and we had so much fun. You are a great instructor -- you keep the class fun and non-intimidating, while still making it a challenging workout. Also, you look incredible!

I'm planning to come next Tuesday evening since I can't make it tonight, but I think it will be my new Tuesday workout :)

Thank you again!!

Jeanine, you made my day!
-R-