Not quite what the dish describes, is it?

It was good though.

I have decided that I really have some work to do.  I have also decided to document it on this blog, in part, to keep myself in check.  In July my family is having a rather large reunion.  There will be people there that I have not seen in 20+ years, and some that I have probably never seen at all. 
A family member, I’m not quite sure who, thought it would be fun to (sponsor/host) a family fun run.  Only this is not your ordinary fun run.  It is going to be a bikini run!  My extended family, on my dad’s side, is a little wild but extremely fun!
So, in response, I have decided to look at this event as an opportunity.  I weighed in at 150 lbs. on Monday March 5th. On Wednesday March 7th it took me almost exactly 60 min to jog 4.5 miles,which is the distance of the up coming run.  My goal is to track my fitness and weight loss on this blog until July.  At that point I hope to have lost enough weight not to be completely embarrassed in a bikini and to have gained enough speed and strength to at least be a contender in the race. After that I will keep with it and post about my maintenance. 
This blog will still be primarily about food, and not just rabbit food.  Because even when you are trying to lose weight and become fit you should not completely deprive yourself!  Otherwise, you will lose the battle.  At least that is how it is for me.  I have to “treat myself” with cheese and chocolate often!
So that is it.  Look for my weight and fitness progress updates in a note at the end of each blog post.  Until I figure it all out I plan to post my calorie intake for the previous day (or days) and any exercise I did and how long I did it etc…  FYI I only weigh once a week (every Mon. morning at ~ 0530).
The previous pics depict a typical dinner for me when I am in this mode.  Typically I will have a small breakfast (200-300 cal.), a small lunch (200-300 cal.), and a large dinner (800-1200 cal.).  I know that this is not recommended, but I like to feel full in the evenings and it works for me!

Easy, Satisfying, Low Carb. Power Dinner (pictured):
Chicken and Chorizo Sausages (2): 280 cal.
Italian cheese blend (1/2 cup): 180 cal.
Asparagus (two bunches trimmed): ~100 cal.
Cremini Mushrooms(8oz.): ~100 cal. Ranch Dressing (powder, 1pkt.): 80 cal.
Total: 740 calories (if you can afford to eat all of it)

Mix the dry ranch with 1/4 cup water. Toss cut up asparagus and mushrooms with ranch(water) in a large Ziploc.  Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with foil and sprayed with PAM.  Roast at 400 degrees for 30 min.
Section sausages cook in microwave for 1 min. just to heat through. (I buy fully cooked sausages)
Toss together vegetables and sausages, top with cheese, and enjoy.

Weight Loss and Fitness Stats for (Thursday, March 8th) :

Weight: 150lbs. (from Monday weigh in @ ~0530)
Exercise: (Jog/Walk) 42 min., 3.25 miles, (between 4.5 and 6.0 mph), (on treadmill), (~410 cal. burned)
Intake for the Day: 1,510 calories