What a Difference a Year can make!

That's me on the left - yep - in the pink tutu - Color run 2013

So, it has been a year since I started my weight loss journey on the Metabolism Miracle.  I call this my "permanent weight loss story" since it has not been interrupted by having babies and such and it has actually worked for the long haul.

I posted pictures from the same run I was involved in (The Color Run) about a year apart.  I decided to post my "after/in-progress" picture first (above).  The before pictures are below.  That is me on the left in the first one before the run.  The second picture I am second from the left after the run, splashed in color, and pretty swollen from the heat and pressure on my body from all of the extra weight.  This is one picture that made me want to change myself and fast.

One year has really made a world of difference for me.  I have learned so many different things about myself and how my body works in this year.  I have gone a little off course this summer with crazy schedules and the local snow cone stand :) but I am re-committing to what I know works.  I am starting on a "step 1 detox" for probably a full 8 weeks.  I am excited because I know how good I will feel after that first week.  If you want to start along with me, pick up a copy of The Metabolism Miracle and head on over to www.miracle-ville.com!  And most importantly...believe in yourself!  It may take me another year or even 2 to look like my goal-self, but it's about the journey and feeling good!



last year before the run - me on the left - pre MM

last year after the run - me 2nd from left

Low Carb Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!

Here is a simple little snack that I love.  Eating low carb makes it really hard to eat Mexican food in the traditional sense.  But with a little creativity you can overcome anything.

For the tortilla chips I use a low carb tortilla (mine has 3g net carbs per tortilla).  I usually fix 2 tortillas and my kids will eat enough where I will be under the 5g net carb amount.

I cut up the tortillas into triangle shaped chips using a pizza cutter.

 I add a little bit of olive oil to each chip with a basting brush. 

Bake at 400 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until crispy.

Yummy and done!

The guacamole is just simply avocado, tomatoes, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic in whatever combo you find tasty.  mash all together and serve with chips.

The chips would be a MM 5 g counter and the guacamole is MM neutral.

  You could also serve the chips with 1/2 cup salsa if you are not a fan of guac!