About Monday's Gripe....

On Monday I complained about the fact that I felt like I wasn't losing any weight. I think I figured out why. The pool has been closed since Thursday. They are doing some work on the ceiling. I really feel like swimming laps makes a huge difference, I get out of the pool hungry, and physically spent, but not fatigued mentally.

I said it before - swimming a mile is like running 4. I am looking forward to the pool reopening. Let's just hope that my weigh in on Friday does not reflect how I feel.

Taking Interview in Stride

What I am wearing now...

I had two interviews today and scheduled two more for Friday and Monday. Looks like I am going to be very busy over the next couple weeks. Right now my go to interview shoes are the T-strap pump below by East 5th I got them from Penney's for $35 on sale. And yes I got two pair, one in the Nutmeg/Brown Color below and One in Black/Grey. I bought these strictly for interviewing but I love the 40's feel they have and the heel is not quite 3 inches so perfect for interviewing.

What I want....

I have 2 pairs of ballet flats for casual wear but I would like to purchase another pair because 1 is getting a bit too worn. I love these BCBGMAXAZRIA Slipper but they are $195.00 on Zappos. Sorry I just won't spend that much on a Ballet Slipper.

What I will probably get...
These Hounds tooth Flats by Rocket Dog are super cute and on sale at Zappos for $40. PERFECT for a fall weekend in New England. My reward for meeting my goal last month.

Sluggish Weight Loss

Do you have those days where you are working out and following your diet rules but you feel like your loosing nothing! That is what is has been like the last 4 days. I'm working out, I am eating right, but I feel very bloated and just BLAH! Especially my belly.

Any Suggestions?

Sunday in Pictures

So it is a very rainy Sunday. The kind of day where staying curled up on the sofa with a cup of tea, and soft music in the background makes me HAPPY!


But I try to get a little activity everyday and I am sick of looking at the inside of a gym because it has been raining a good portion of the week. Luckily there was a break in the rain, and I got out and walked around. I love Sundays because many of the shops are closed and on rainy Sunday's very few people are out and about.

The Amsterdam - the perfect place to go for a pint during Octoberfest, and the upcoming Fall Feast Week. Sorry, This Amsterdam doesn't sell Herbal Supplements, but the waitstaff make you feel at home.

The Crosby bakery is an institution in Nashua, we are talking generations. They don't have a website or a facebook page, and they don't advertise. It is all by word of mouth. Many people stop here for a sandwich because the bread is so fresh. The favorites of most tend to be the hermit cookies, and homemade donuts. I come here once in great while when I want a calorie splurge too.

Serving Single- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

I love slower cookers because it really is just set it and forget it. So here is my recipe for slow cooker pulled pork.


80z to 12oz Country Style Boneless Ribs or any other lean pork of your choosing.
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper
Smoked Paprika
About 1/4 to 1/2 cup of your favorite bottle BBQ Sauce
1 tbsp apple Cider Vinegar

This is SO easy. I like the country style ribs because they are lean boneless, and cook fairly quickly. Sprinkle the pork with your salt, pepper, and paprika to your taste. Put the meat in the cooker for 4 hours put it on High or for an 6-8 hours on low cooking time put it on low. Then add 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce, and Vinegar. There is something about the extra vinegar that helps break down the pork.

After the cooking it should just fall apart with two fork, or a pair of tongs. If you like it extra saucy add your last quarter cup of BBQ Sauce. I prefer to serve it with some shredded lettuce and diced tomato and instead of a bun I use Light High Fiber English muffins. They are only 100 calories each and have 8 grams of fiber.

Seriously just toast up the muffin and pile on the pork, lettuce and Tomato. YUM!

8-12 ounces make 2-3 servings. I have a tough time saying no to pulled pork. So I make my servings bigger and I like to have left over for the next day.