The last 33

Had a loss this week. GAG weigh in 1.

2009-09-08T13:49:00.000-07:00

I saw 232.2 on the scale today. Last week it was 235.8 so I lost 3.6 lbs. Less than 20 lbs to my goal weight.

GAG Recipe Challenge- Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

2009-09-07T17:19:00.000-07:00

1 lb of jumbo jalapeno peppers
1 lb of smart ground
1 package of Fat Free Cream cheese
1 package turkey bacon
1 packet of taco seasoning
Water

Half the peppers long ways. Remove seeds and veins from peppers. (Keep in small bowl for later). Mix smart ground and taco seasoning in skillet following package directions. Heat until water is absorbed. Add jalapeno seeds, veins, & Cream Cheese to skillet with meat mixture. If you don't want it spicy then leave out seeds and veins. Fill pepper halves with meat mixture. Put 2 halves together so they form whole pepper. Wrap with bacon and secure with toothpicks. Grill for 1 hour or until bacon is completely cooked. Enjoy!

This is a recipe that I modified from one with a ton of fat and calories to one with little fat and less than 1/4 of the calories. It tastes so good you will think that you are eating bad even though you aren't.

The Cook-Out Plan

2009-09-07T17:14:00.000-07:00

Things to make a successful cook-out. AKA-The game plan.
1. Limit the BBQ Pork, although I love it-it does not love me.
2. Go with chicken and small portions.
3. Make dishes that I can substitute smart ground for ground beef.
4. Marinade chicken is Fat Free Zesty Italian dressing instead of fatty marinades.
5. Make shrimp kabobs instead of beef kabobs.
If I stick to portion control and eat healthier meats I can enjoy the cookout and still be successful. In the morning we will see how well I did. Good luck to every one in the challenge, but especially Team COMET.

GAG-Beginning Pictures-Sept 1, 2009

2009-09-01T04:12:00.000-07:00

This is me. My high weight was 307.5 . My lowest weight since starting to lose weight was 219. Yeah, I have gained a few back. Todays weight is 235.8 lbs. My goal for the challenge is to get to my goal weight of 215.

GAG 2009

2009-08-31T20:20:00.000-07:00

My wife, Manda, talked me into joining this challenge. I have never been part of an online blog challenge before but think that it will help me lose the last 33 lbs. I lost the first 80-something, the last 33 shouldn't be that big a deal. I will post my pictures tomorrow.