Week 1 goal

I know I'm not a regular poster either but I usually check at least once a week. I'd like to officially inaugurate the first goal (start nice and slow). Lets pledge to drink at least 64 oz. of Water each day this week. I'm feeling dehydrated right now :D

If you dont read this post until Thursday (for example), then start your week then. I vote that Kathy posts the 2nd week goal and Lilla posts the 3rd week goal and Zel posts the 4th week goal and then we continue on that way. Also, we can post our progress throughout the week, even if its not satisfactory. We can find support in the hard days from others suggestions.

I find it best to grab my 32 oz. water bottle when I leave in the AM. Therefore I know I only have to down two of those. Also, I think i need to drink a little more water than you all because I am over 5'5" :D.

Congrats Lilla on Healthy snacks! Heres a tasty recipe that should have you feeling full and satisfied. I recommend if you're especially craving pasta.

Spaghetti with Feta and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Ingredients:
1 regular sized spaghetti squash
2 Tb. Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 C. walnuts (hand crushed, just squeeze them into the dish)
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to your liking
2 oz. Crumbled feta
2 oz. sliced sun-dried tomatoes
(I think this is right, I eyeballed all of it)

Directions: Cut the squash in half. Scoop out the seeds/hairy bits (no recipes that i referenced told me to do this, but when I was cleaning it later I was thinking I should have done it earlier). Place cut side down on cookie sheet sprayed with oil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40mins. take out, scrape the squash out, forming spaghetti like tendrils and place in saute pan with already warmed olive oil and minced garlic. Add the rest of the spices and ingredients and combine. Heat till warmed through and serve. Yummm yumm. I have no idea how many this serves but I had plenty of leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day. I paired it with steamed asparagus.

Happy shrinking!