Leaving tomorrow night for Yellowstone National Park with Jeremy, Brayden, and Blayne. See you when we get back!
Pics to follow!!!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Update from Jeremy
Some time ago I posted that I decided to make some lifestyle changes, etc. and provide updates along the way. I'm not exactly sure how long I've been at it, but I can say thusfar I've lost 16 pounds and several inches around the waist. Dietwise, I've tried to eliminate fast food, eat more fruit, and eat everything else in moderation. Exercise has been important as well - I jog anywhere from 2 to 3.3 miles, depending on how I feel any given day. If the legs/shins are too sore from running, I'll jump on the bike and ride anywhere from 8-12 miles (sounds like a lot, but its not bad at all on a bike).
In another month or so, I'll post another update. Until then, take care all.
In another month or so, I'll post another update. Until then, take care all.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
1...2...3...4!!!!!!!!!
Today, Jeremy and I have been married four years! It has gone by so quickly, and has been such a great four years. I can't even imagine my life without him. He is my everything!!!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Beef Teriyaki
I believe that this recipe was my Grandma's. My mom has always made it and it is one of very few Asian dishes that my family prepares.
1 beef roast or stew meat pack that equal the size of a roast
½ bottle soy sauce
1 tsp ginger
1tbsp brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
meat tenderizer as desired
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp cooking oil
If you buy roast, cut the meat into squares. If you buy stew meat then you can skip this step. Combine the above-mentioned ingredients and pour over the meat. Marinate for atleast five hours and bake at 350 degrees until it cooked all the way through.
1 beef roast or stew meat pack that equal the size of a roast
½ bottle soy sauce
1 tsp ginger
1tbsp brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
meat tenderizer as desired
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp cooking oil
If you buy roast, cut the meat into squares. If you buy stew meat then you can skip this step. Combine the above-mentioned ingredients and pour over the meat. Marinate for atleast five hours and bake at 350 degrees until it cooked all the way through.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to all you mamma's out there!
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” Washington Irving
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” Washington Irving
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Change is Coming
Hey all, it's Jeremy here. The blog is normally Jessica's arena, but I'm gonna make an entry tonight. Here goes nothing.......
Changing something - whether it be a routine you get into, a physical feature, habits, etc. - is often tough to do. It's easy to say "I would love for 'this' or 'that' to be different", but taking the necessary steps to make the change is sometimes tough to do. Eventually a catalyst for change comes along.
As you know, I've always been a "bigger" person. I've always been that person described in the paragraph above. I always wanted to lose weight and be in better shape, but for whatever reason I could not find the motivation to make it happen. I'm working on changing that now. I guess I got tired of clothes not fitting right and shopping for clothes bordering on not being enjoyable. Closing in on 30 has also added some motivation as well. Point is, these things have now motivated me to get me off the couch.
My short-term goal is to get in good enough shape to run in a 5K run by the end of this summer or in the fall. I have been jogging in the evenings and watching what I eat through the day. At this point I don't time my runs, but my personal best distance is 2.8 miles. Last week, I sustained an injury at softball practice. I tried fielding a ball with my shin instead of my glove. I've had a knot on my shin all week and it has been pretty swollen. I've taken a break from running this week, but to stay active I've been riding my bike. Tonight I rode 6 miles. Not a tremendous distance, but a good way to stay active. As of this entry, 4/30/09, I have lost 6 lbs. I welcome anyone that wants to "train" and run w/me this fall. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
- Jeremy
Changing something - whether it be a routine you get into, a physical feature, habits, etc. - is often tough to do. It's easy to say "I would love for 'this' or 'that' to be different", but taking the necessary steps to make the change is sometimes tough to do. Eventually a catalyst for change comes along.
As you know, I've always been a "bigger" person. I've always been that person described in the paragraph above. I always wanted to lose weight and be in better shape, but for whatever reason I could not find the motivation to make it happen. I'm working on changing that now. I guess I got tired of clothes not fitting right and shopping for clothes bordering on not being enjoyable. Closing in on 30 has also added some motivation as well. Point is, these things have now motivated me to get me off the couch.
My short-term goal is to get in good enough shape to run in a 5K run by the end of this summer or in the fall. I have been jogging in the evenings and watching what I eat through the day. At this point I don't time my runs, but my personal best distance is 2.8 miles. Last week, I sustained an injury at softball practice. I tried fielding a ball with my shin instead of my glove. I've had a knot on my shin all week and it has been pretty swollen. I've taken a break from running this week, but to stay active I've been riding my bike. Tonight I rode 6 miles. Not a tremendous distance, but a good way to stay active. As of this entry, 4/30/09, I have lost 6 lbs. I welcome anyone that wants to "train" and run w/me this fall. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
- Jeremy
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Oven Fried Chicken Tenders!
Ingredients:
3 bonless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2 inch strips)
2/3 cup bisquick mix
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt or garlic salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tbsp butter, melted
Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Line cookie sheet with foil and non-stick spray. In a one gallon resealable food storage bag, combine bisquick, cheese, salt, paprika. Dip 1/2 the chicken strips into the egg and place in the bag and shake. Place on cookie sheet and repeat with the other half. Drizzle the butter over the chicken tenders before you cook them. Bake 12-14 minutes, turning them over half way through.
3 bonless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2 inch strips)
2/3 cup bisquick mix
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt or garlic salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tbsp butter, melted
Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Line cookie sheet with foil and non-stick spray. In a one gallon resealable food storage bag, combine bisquick, cheese, salt, paprika. Dip 1/2 the chicken strips into the egg and place in the bag and shake. Place on cookie sheet and repeat with the other half. Drizzle the butter over the chicken tenders before you cook them. Bake 12-14 minutes, turning them over half way through.
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