Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Dip

If you are at all hungry, you might not want to continue reading this post!  I went to an awesome Oktoberfest birthday party a couple of weeks ago, and had this amazing chicken dip that everyone was raving about.  I asked my lovely friend Nicole for the recipe and she sent over this gem.  I made it this past weekend for football watching, and it was delicious!  Here's what you need:

Ingredients
(2) 8-ounce packages of cream cheese
2 cups diced chicken (use rotisserie chicken and shred it)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 cup Frank’s hot sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus a little extra for sprinkling

Mix all of the ingredients together in a big bowl, making sure everything is thoroughly mixed.  Pour into either a metal or glass baking pan, and sprinkle the extra cheese on top.

 Bake at 325 degrees for about a half an hour, or until the cheese is all bubbly.

Serve with Fritos or tortilla chips, and enjoy!  This dip goes perfectly with a bottle of beer and a football game!

Weekly Weigh In #5

Hello and happy Monday!  Had a slightly better week this week, but not by much.  I am definitely worried about this week coming up, as I have rehearsals and shows every night of the week.  Typically when I am stressed, I eat.  I'm going to try to make sure I have plenty of low points goodies around so that I am not as tempted.  Fingers crossed!


Stats as of 10/27:

Starting Weight: 187
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145
This Week's Weight: 163
Total Lost This Week: 1
Total Lost: 24

What I've Been Pinning This Week

Happy Thursday!  Almost made it through the week!  Life has been pretty busy for me this week.  I've got a production coming up at school, so I have been working late and not sleeping much due to stress.  But I always seem to find time for Pinning!  Here are my faves from this week.  (Click pic for original source, all images via Pinterest.)

Brie and raspberry pastry yumminess, definitely making these for Thanksgiving!

Cutest advent calendar idea ever.

Melt crayons and make shapes using candy molds...um, genius!

This bag has me written all over it!

Adorable hanger for baby's home from the hospital outfit!

My most Pinned image this week was the princess themed, DIY crayons.  Totally loving that idea!  Happy Pinning!

Fall Fashion

I don't know about you guys, but I have been ready for fall for about three months now.  Fall has all of my favorite things:  football, cozy sweaters, yummy coffee, holidays that revolve around snacking...what more can you ask for?  Being that I live in sunny So Cal, I have been waiting for fall for a while now.  And waiting.  And waiting.  We got a quick glimpse of chilly weather a couple of weeks ago, but it was fleeting.  Last week I was wearing my summer dresses to school.  This past weekend gave me a glimmer of hope.  I actually had to use my comforter at night!  Woohoo!  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will hold out for a while.  I cannot wait to bust out all of my cute and comfy fall clothes.  I may even need to do some shopping, so it's a good thing I've been pinning lots of inspirational photos!  (Click pic for original source, all pics via Pinterest.)

I think it's safe to say that I will be investing in a good pair of brown boots.  Now I'm off to pray to the Southern California weather gods for more cold weather, and maybe even a colored leaf of two.

Weekly Weigh In #4

So another not so great week this week.  It's been a while since I've had a gain, and this one was totally avoidable.  Just had a lot going on last week and was doing too much snacking.  Plus, we had movie night at school Friday night so there were candy and chips and sodas to be munched on.  No excuses.  Time to get back on track this week!

Stats as of 10/20:

Starting Weight: 187
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145
This Week's Weight: 164
Total Lost This Week: +.4
Total Lost: 23

Here's to a better week this week!

Disney 5K Outfit Planning

Because planning outfits is way more fun than actually running and/or doing any sort of training whatsoever. 

So Mr. B and I are going to be running in the Disneyland 5K in January.  It is my first time ever doing anything like this as I a) hate running and b) really suck at it, but I figured a race through Disneyland is about as painless as a race can get, so we bit the bullet and signed up (and forked over a hefty fee).  This was about two months ago.  Wanna know how my training is going?  I'll give you two guesses.  If you picked c) haven't even tried on the new running shoes you are the lucky winner!  I have, however, been doing some important research to get me ready.  Research as to what I could possibly wear for such an important life event.  Seriously.  The outfit is a big deal.  Here are some of my inspiration pics.  (Click pic for original source, all pics via Pinterest.)

What do we think?  Any favorites?  I am partial to the Sleeping Beauty and Ariel ones since they are my fave princesses, but minus Ariel's sports bra, 'cause yeah no way is my tummy gonna look good in that.  Now I guess I should get to the like the actual training part.....

What I've Been Pinning This Week!

Hello and happy Pinterest day!  Over halfway through the week people, we can make it!  And now for your viewing pleasure, here are some of my favorite Pins from the week!  (Click pic for original source, all pics via Pinterest!)

How cute is this DIY shirt?  Best part, the Jack-o-Lantern face is removable!

Love these as a party decoration, or if you make them flat, a super cute hair piece!

Branches + sparkle = cheap and easy winter decor!

I am in love with this polka dot table runner!

This is the coolest freakin' little girls room ever on the face of the planet!

Place a chalkboard in your home; throughout the month of November, family members write what they are grateful for!

Hope you enjoyed this week's Pins!  My most repinned image of the week was the chalkboard Thanksgiving!  Tune in next week for more Pins!

Impatient

So Mr. B and I have been discussing the baby stuff at great length and have decided to start "officially trying" around May.  I am probably going to stop taking the pill around February so I can try to get it out of my system and see how long it takes for my body to go back to normal.  But I have never been known for my patience, and May seems so far away!  I am the kind of person that once I decide on something, I get to work and I do it.  I planned our wedding in ten months.  We started our house hunting in August of last year and closed on our place two months later.  I don't do well with the waiting game.  And though I know, logically, that May will be a better time for us, I want it to be right now!  I am a little bit like the blueberry girl from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, minus the rich daddy.  It's hard knowing that something so big and exciting is coming up for us in our future, but we can't really do anything about it yet.  I know that May will be here before I know it, but, let's face it, that's not going to make me any more patient :o)

Weekly Weigh In #3

Yay for a good weight loss week this week!  I needed it after the big fat nada last week!  I don't know if it is the motivation factor or what, but it has been so much easier losing weight on this program than any I have done before.  (I'm on Weight Watchers currently--just the online one, no meetings.)  I have done WW before, but something seems to have finally clicked in my brain and though I have been frustrated at times, I have never even come close to that f***-it-I-give-up moment.  I am confident that I will get to my goal weight, just in time to get pregnant and gain it all back!

Stats as of 10/13:

Starting Weight: 187
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145
This Week's Weight: 163.6
Total Lost This Week: 2
Total Lost: 23.4

Next week I am hoping to hit 25 pounds lost all together!  Wish me luck!

What I've Been Pinning This Week

Hey y'all!  Happy Hump Day!  Time for another look at my favorite Pins from the week at hand!  Enjoy, and thank you again for giving me a reason behind my addiction!  (Click pic for original source, all pics via Pinterest.)

How adorable is this little onesie?

I'm starting to plan my 30th birthday, and this is definitely a theme possibility!

I'm sorry, but this has got to be one of the funniest pics ever!

Loving this cozy fall look!

Just because it's awesome!

What would I do without you Pinterest?  My days of work would definitely be consumed with actual work!  (Just kidding, boss, should you ever read this!)