*New Photo!

I finally remembered to take an updated photo!

This photo was taken yesterday (8-11-08) right after my back workout. I was so happy when I saw the picture because I am really starting to see my back, arm and shoulder muscles pop out.

I've been working out at least 3 times a week for the past 3 months and it's really starting to pay off. I only wish I had taken a photo prior to starting my workout regimen. Oh well I guess. :)

I highly recommend taking photos every once in awhile so that you are able to see the progress you've made. Seeing the results has only motivated me to keep working out and I can guarantee it'll do the same thing for you!

A Dren Update! :)

I have been receiving questions about my Dren experience, and how it's going so I thought I would give everyone an update. :)

*Also, if you have experience using Dren, please feel free to post your thoughts in a comment.

Let me just say...this stuff is POWERFUL! On the days I take a Dren, I must wake up before 8am if I want to take it and not have sleeping problems that night. As far as I can tell, that's the only downfall. But, my fiance does take it too on occasion and he has no problem taking it later in the day and still being able to sleep that same night.

I have tried other fat burners and Dren is my favorite by far! What I love most about it, is that it still allows me to be hungry. With other pills, I wouldn't feel hungry all day and then would begin to feel sick because I hadn't eaten. With Dren, I was able to eat 6-7 small meals a day NO PROBLEM! I had also lost 2 pounds that first week I started to take it, I'm continuing to lose inches and I haven't gained anything back.

Dren also helped my workouts. I was able to really focus on my exercises and do my cardio activities for a longer time than normal, and I HATE cardio. I would take Dren just for the fact that it helped me to stay focused on my running.

In my experience, I would give Dren 5 stars out of 5. :) Different supplements are different for everyone, but this one is my favorite and it does just what I wanted it to do.

Also, the pills are yellow and somewhat big...but guess what? They don't stick like other supplements can! LOL!

If you are interested in purchasing Dren, or reading more about it, click on the image below.

Pasta Primavera

Doesn't this look delicious? I just came across this recipe today and I wanted to share it with you. :)

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Score per serving:

376 calories, 12g fat (28% of calories), 2g saturated fat, 57g carbs, 12g protein, 6g fiber, 112 mg calcium, 4mg iron, 214mg sodium

You can use any vegetable combination in this dish, depending on what looks good at the market.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup sliced red onion
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups small broccoli florets
1 1½ cups small cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
1 ½ cups green beans, halved lengthwise
1 cup sugar snap or snow peas, ends trimmed
medium red or orange bell pepper (or both), thinly sliced
small yellow summer squash, sliced
8 ounces uncooked rainbow fusilli
2 scallions, minced
3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons minced basil
2 tablespoons freshly grated
Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted (optional)

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and salt and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until onion begins to soften.

Add broccoli, cauliflower, and half the garlic to skillet. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are just barely tender. Add green beans, peas, bell pepper, and squash. Cook approximately 5 minutes more, then stir in remaining garlic. Cook another minute and set aside.

Once water is boiling, add fusilli and cook about 12 minutes, or until tender but still al dente. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl. Add vegetable sauté and toss with tongs to combine thoroughly.

Sprinkle in scallions, parsley, basil, and Parmesan and toss again. Grind in black pepper and serve topped with pine nuts (if using).

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My Latest Workout (Sorry I've been MIA!)

My youngest one has been sick so I haven't been able to update as much as I'd like to, which is everyday. I'm back now though and will be posting daily.

Here's the workout I did yesterday & wow did it feel good!

Flat Bench: 35# 1 set x 12 reps, 40# 1 set x 12 reps, 45# 1 set x 10 reps, 50# 1 set x 8 reps, 55# 1 set x 9 reps

Preacher Curls: 10# 1 set x 15 reps, 20# 1 set x 10 reps, 20# 1 set x 15 reps

Military Press: 35# 3 sets x 8 reps

Seated Rows: 45# 1 set x 15 reps, 50# 1 set x 15 reps, 55# 1 set x 12 reps

I could really feel the burn in my chest, arms and back. That always makes me feel real good. :)