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    Dianira’s Charro Bean recipe


    2012 - 05.22

    Ingredients:
    1 lb. bag of pinto beans
    1 can of Mexican diced tomatoes
    1 package of bacon (not the cheap kind) cut in small pieces
    1/2 med onion diced
    1 tablespoon of “better than bullion” or Knorr
    1/2 bush of cilantro diced
    1 tbs of minced onion
    (optional 2 tbs of diced pickled jalapenos)
    Salt to taste

    Directions:
    Boil soaked beans with salt, garlic and bullion (optional jalapenos).
    Once cooked add the following after preparing:

    Saute bacon, when close to done, add onions and cook until almost transparent.
    Add the cilantro and saute for about 2 minutes.
    Add the can of Mexican diced tomatoes and let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.
    Optional (add some of the juice of the diced jalapeno here)
    Add this to the beans, let it simmer for about 10 minutes and done.

    Tameka’s Challenge- Day 8


    2012 - 05.07

    Ok…. I failed. But I will say this, even though I did not complete the challenge as laid out in the guidelines I posted I did keep the meals laid out for 4 straight days then incorporated my cheats. One thing I did gain from this challenge was that it got me back into the habit of wanting to eat healthy again, taking vitamins, drinking TONS of water and staying away (mostly) from carbs such as pasta, bread and rice.

    I did incorporate a cheat day on Sunday so that I could stay in the game for the long run and not completely give up. The last time I weighed myself, I was down 4 lbs. While I don’t think 4 lbs is a massive change, I will say that I see the results visually! Here is a quick preview:

    Day 3 Update


    2012 - 05.02

    OK- This diet is a little harder than I expected. Day two  and three have been brutal and I am starting to crave EVERYTHING! I will need to post a disclaimer for anyone trying this challenge: it is definitely note for the faint of heart. You better be dedicated! Here is yesterday mornings’ workout. I was too tired to go this morning but I am gonna go for a run this afternoon. Day 3 is almost done!

    Warmup: Ran 0 .75 Mile and then stretched (I had no energy to run any longer)

    20 situps, 20 oblique crunches on each side, 20 leg planks, 20 situps- 100 situps/crunches

    Tricep Dips- 3 sets of 20, 20 lunges between each set. This comes out to: 60 Tricep Dips, 60 Lunges!

    3 sets: 20 Bicep Curls, 20 lunges

    Oblique Seat- 3 sets of 20, 20 lunges between each set.

    Leg Press: 3 sets of 20