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Fight temptation by surrounding yourself with good, healthy food.  Create your healthy space!

I've had the munchies big time, lately.  However, there are no munchies in this house!  LOL!  When I open the fridge, at eye level the first thing I see is fruit or veggies.  When I open the pantry door, at eye level there are nuts and raisins.  Nothing on the other shelves that will temp me.  I have set up my kitchen, my life for success.  

I don't believe in will power.  I believe in changing your lifestyle.  

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Make the BEST of leftovers

I'm sure you read my post on Tuesday about going out for dinner over the weekend and bringing home leftovers.  I always do.  I always pack 1/2 the meal to take home.  Somehow, I often share that meal with my husband.  I try to get him to save part of his meal but that doesn't work very often, if at all.

When I take the meal home, I am always planning to eat it, rather than have to cook the next day.

I decided to add sauteed sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini and yellow squash to my left over pasta, veggie, chicken dish.  I also, added about 2oz of grilled chicken.  It was a blend of beautiful colors.  Very pleasing to the eye and to the palate.  It's always an easy choice to simply add veggies to leftovers to create a healthy meal the following day. Not much pasta, mostly veggies and chicken.  Doesn't this look yummy?

The next time you have leftovers, saute some veggies, enjoy and be HEALTHY!

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Be fit. Be classy.

Making better food choices.

It's Tuesday! The weekend has passed and I have faced the scale yet another week, after enjoying dinner out with friends.

I weigh myself once a week on Mondays.  It actually is a great way for me to stay on track because I really, really do not want the scale to go up when Monday comes, so it helps me to stay more focused.

First let me share a little about our experience.  This weekend we enjoyed a meal at Altobelis Italian Restaurant with friends.  It's a small, but fun place.  They have live music and we were lucky to be there on a night when a member of the waitstaff was singing.  His voice was beautiful and melodic..you know the kind that makes you just close your eyes and take in the sweet, soothing sound.  He sang 3 songs, 1 in italian, 1 in spanish and the 3rd in english.  Amazing, wonderful, delightful.

Now onto the menu.  If you have ever been to an italian restaurant, you know that it's just pasta, pasta and more pasta with a side of pasta and breading, breading, cheese and more cheese and did I mention cheese.  Can you say, fat, fat, white flour, white sugar, salt and the like.  Whew!  I'm getting thirst just typing it.  Well, I am a planner, so I had already looked at the menu beforehand.  Great survival tip, plan ahead.  I had already chosen my meal.  I would have the Whole Wheat Pasta topped with seasonal veggies and I decided to add grilled chicken.  I am so over the "I've gotta have cheese or bread or lasagne" phase of my lifestyle change.  I'm now in the "I've gotta feel good, be happy and healthy after I consume this meal phase."  I'm into me first!

Can you say, delicious!  Wise choice.  To my surprise there were tons of veggies and not a pound of pasta.  I was very happy.  Most everyone had (breaded) eggplant parmesan.  Just about everyone at the table cleaned their plate with exception of myself and 1 other person.  I always am sure to take home 1/2 the meal.

Confession:  After dinner I shared some Spumoni ice cream with my husband.  YUM!  One of my favorites.  Something I rarely have.  The last time I had it was about 2 years ago.  You know treats are allowed.  Enjoy them in moderation.

Anyway, here we are in a new week and I had to face the scale and the results are in and I'll be sharing the results and talking about my "aha" moment tonight LIVE.  I hope you'll join me at 8pm est.   RSVP or just sign up and log in here! 

What are the dining out strategies you use to stay on track?

Have a Fit and Classy Week!

Delicious? Deception?

Ok...so I've heard again and again how good Magnum's are.  They are the best.  To die for.  A must try. I've resisted for more than a year.  However, temptation finally got the best of me.

This weekend, while cropping with my girl's at Archiver's, I decided to treat the group to Magnums.  Off to the store I go.  I was having serious chocolate cravings.  You know the kind where you want chocolate, chocolate with a little side of chocolate!  As I looked at the various sizes mini and regular, flavors in chocolate with mint, chocolate almond, chocolate with mocha, chocolate with vanilla..I knew that for me size mattered...none of that mini junk for me.  I want one BIG HAPPY chocolate treat. (Is it me or is there something not right about the name of these bars?  I don't know about you but I'm not thinking about ice cream when I think of Magnums? D'oh!) So I chose the Milk Chocolate with some kind of chocolate sauce over chocolate ice cream and also the Dark Chocolate with Vanilla Bean ice cream.  Thank goodness for $1.50 off coupons. Those babies cost $4.49 for 3 and there were 7 of us.  So, I make my purchase and head back to the crop.  I'm anxious but I wait until about 5 hours later to have it as dessert, after dinner.

The girls are excited.  One by one we each have our Magnum, most for the 1st time.  The look of pleasure on their faces was a moment to savor.  The mmmmm's were plentiful...except for one!  Can you guess who that would be?  Yep, yours truly.  NOT IMPRESSED!  I chose the chocolate, chocolate with more chocolate and guess what it wasn't chocolatey enough.  It didn't have that yummy, deep chocolate taste I so needed, wanted, had to have it.  I think now that I have changed my lifestyle, I am quite particular about my treats and honestly, dark chocolate makes me so much happier than milk chocolate.

I saved a Dark Chocolate with Vanilla Bean one for myself and one for my hubby for the next day.  The results remain the same and he even asked, "What's the big deal?"  I really don't know.  I think Haagen Dahz Bars are better.

With that said, I need to report my weigh in results for the week...after indulging in not one but two Magnums, a taco salad (I didn't eat the shell), nacho chips, and a handful of salt and vinegar chips(oh sooooo good).  Needless, to say, I'm up a pound and I have enjoyed a tummy ache for about 3 days after that.  When you clean up your health and eating you just can't indulge in a "pot of crap!"  It's a lesson I seem to want to teach myself at least once a year.  It's a good, quick reminder to stay the course and to remember why it's important.

Anyway, I'm back on track and by Monday, I plan to shake the feeling of being a fatty, fat, fat, fatty, fat!  LOL!

Geeez...that's so NOT classy!

FiberFULL and Yummy!

One of my favorite salads is this yummy salad from Trader Joe's.  This is their Super Spinach Salad.  It is packed with spinach, quinoa, carrots, cranberries, chickpeas, edamame, pumpkin seeds and a tasty ginger miso dressing.  I add about 2 oz of grilled chicken to it and I am in heaven.  It packs an amazing 10g of fiber.  The first time I purchased this salad I ate the entire salad and was way past satisfied!  YIKES!  I now break it into 2 salads making it well worth it's price of only $3.99!   Of course, I need to add a bit of extra spinach but that works for me.

A great salad idea!  That's what is for lunch?  What are you having?

Vegetarian???

For as long as I can remember, I have been threatened my husband with a once a week vegetarian dinner.  He is always game but I never come through!  I love my lean protein...chicken, turkey, lean beef and salmon.  When I sit down for lunch and dinner I cannot imagine making a meal with no meat. Ordering a vegetarian meal at a restaurant...unheard of!

Well this past weekend, I did it.  Not only did we go out for dinner, at Seed Kitchen and Bar but I bypassed the filet and the lamb, two of my absolute favorites when eating out.  I just did not want to eat meat!  What the what?

I ordered Sweet Potato Ravioli and a side of Caramelized Brussel Sprouts and Cauliflower.  While I enjoyed it, I thought it was too sweet!  One of those wonderful benefits of no longer living a "sugar" laden existence!  Things are now too salty or too sweet...keeps me in line and I LOVE it!

I must admit that I truly enjoyed having a vegetarian meal.  Surprise!  I think I just might add a few vegetarian dinner recipes to the list!

And the next time, I'm at Seed I just might try the Vegetables of the Season meal, which my friend Laurie ordered.  I sampled and it was delicious!  Quinoa, Broccoli Rabe, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Kale and Collards mixture.  YUM!

Do you eat vegetarian dinners?  Got a few good recipes?  Share.

By the way it's a new week and I'm down a pound!  Yes!  Now to keep it off and add to it!

One Size Too Small

I don't know why I am having such a tough time with dropping these 15 pounds.  I've been playing with the same 5 lbs for about a year now...just up and down, up and down.  It really is a bit frustrating.  I feel sad and a bit unwilling...just not wanting to adjust...but at the same time somehow hoping for a miracle that the pounds will just drop off without my needing to change my intake. 

This weight, right here, right now is where my body just seems to be happily living.  I can eat what I want and stay right in this place.  However, I don't really want to stay in this place.  I like my smaller size.  I feel so much better, my workouts are easier, my clothes look better, shopping is easier, my body feels better, my bra fits properly.  Right now, I feel so uncomfortable.  

I've tried being motivated by money. Didn't work.  I tried being motived by my workouts, not working.  Now, I'm trying with a cute little dress.  I never buy clothes that are too small.  However, I purposely bought this dress, knowing that I don't like the tight fit, hoping that it just might help push me in the right direction.  It's so cute and with my Spanx on, it looks pretty good.  However, I like breathing, so Spanx are out of the question. Gotta drop the pounds and it will be really nice to be able to wear this dress on our cruise, coming up this fall. 

Now, to make a few changes.  Uuuuggghhh...that's the thing, I really have got to change to make a change in my body and I'm being stubborn!  No morel No less. All me!

Everyday, I promise myself that tomorrow will be better.  Only to repeat yesterday.  One great, big vicious circle.  

Whine. Pout. Cry. Doubt. Fear. Tight fit. Hopeless. Frustrated. Sad. Discomfort.

Trying to snap out of it and move forward,

Back from the Party!

This weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of attending my dear friend's 40th Old School Throwback Party!  What a blast.

Temptation was everywhere!  However, I was prepared.  I went in with a plan.  No grains, breads, heavy carbs.  She made sure there were fruits and veggies and un-breaded protein.  I was thrilled.  I easily navigated the food table.  Having fruit and a few meatballs and only 1/2 a deviled egg.  Yes.  I didn't even feel tempted to eat the pockets, crackers, pasta etc.

With the plan there typically is room for a small treat.  My treat was to be a cupcake.  I enjoyed 1..well almost 1.  I'm not a fan of frosting...so I ate the cupcake bottom only.

Now, was I perfect. No.  I did also have literally 1 sugar baby, 1 lemon head, 1 mini chicko stick and a cigarette(gum) and as the night was coming to a close...I gave in to the rice crispy treats.  I mean really, they were old school treats.  I had to enjoy a taste!  I only had water as my choice of beverage.  Today, I'm happy because I maintained my weight.  I enjoyed myself without feeling deprived and without getting crazy at the table.  I woke up Sunday morning, happy, energized and ready to work out!  No tummy aches, no headache and no regrets!  One day, one meal, one moment at a time!

The Challenge Starts Today! Go!

I've got the Mr. in on the act and we are getting lean, mean and healthy together in February!

I've got a few meal plans together to make it easy and we are on our way.  He is even planning his eating at work!  I love it.

Anyone else tried this or planning to try it?

I've got several friends who have tried this and report great weight loss and wellness success.   I have done no sugar and no grains before but haven't given up the dairy too!  Should be fun!  Yes, fun...I love trying new recipes and ways of doing things to create a healthier lifestyle.

So Long Size 10! Goodbye 2012!

Me...size 10/12.
UNCOMFORTABLE!

Goodbye 2012!  It was...cute...revisiting size 10...bordering on a size 12.  However, it's time to get back to that perfect size 8 with a few 6's for good measure.

Over the past year I have lived quite uncomfortably in a 10. I don't like it here and I must do something.  I have learned that a few extra pounds really make a difference.  Which begs the question, "how did I ever get so fat?"

Walking, working out...simply carrying my own body seems to take so much more effort at this size than at size 8.  My joints are unhappy.  How do we allow ourselves all of those extra pounds.  I swear my boobs weigh a ton!  Literally!  They are gushing out of my bra and I refuse, absolutely refuse to buy a bigger size!

So here I am just before Christmas committing to a healthier, happier, slimmer 2013...starting now.

I will do it, I will live it, I will LOVE it...everyday!

Get Fit Friday! Reality Check!

Things are back to normal and moving along nicely.  My weight continues to decrease at a nice, slow, steady pace.  My energy is increasing and my cravings have gone!

I am making some changes and have encountered a few challenges, that I am meeting head on.  I have just started a contract as a virtual agent and the training is for the next several weeks from noon - 8pm, which means no evening workouts for the next few weeks.  However, I can workout on the weekends and take my usual classes.  I have pulled out my weights and exercise routines to use in the morning until I can get back to my "oh so loved" classes!  No excuses.  I've got to keep it moving and it feels good.  I will not allow a schedule change to interrupt my healthy lifestyle.  I will put me first.   You do the same!

Have a super, wonderful weekend!

Get Fit Friday! Back to Life!

So my eating has been so on point and I am feeling great this week.  Yes! It seems that I am finally beating the cravings.  I've gone back to my regular healthy eating routine:

• Breakfast: smoothie, veggie omelette or homemade soup
• Lunch: salad
• Dinner: lean protein, veggies and a few days a week a whole grain carb.
• Snacks: fruits, dark chocolate, raisins, nuts and sometimes plantain or green bean chips.

And just by going back to my normal, healthy, eating routine my weight is starting to drop.  I've been weighing everyday...which I do NOT recommend.  I usually weigh only once a week. Starting Monday I'm going back to weighing once a week.  I just wanted to see how my eating was working.  It's been interesting to see,  each day my weight has gone down.

I'm feeling energized and motivated!

Small changes.  BIG results.

With that said, we are going to the Pigs and Peaches Festival today.  LOL!  However, it doesn't start until 6pm, which means we are not there snacking all day.   We are going to enjoy the live music.  We will get a bite to eat.  For me this'll be my dinner. My same rules apply..lean protein...hmmm maybe not so lean..it is pork and veggies.  However, I'm not a pork fan other than ribs and I'll only eat around 2-3 bones.  Therefore, I don't think this will be too challenging. Of course, they will have various peach desserts too.  Love FRESH peaches, hopefully they'll have some. Not a big fan of peach flavored dishes. Another plus for me, on this date.

Have a great weekend.  Be happy, be healthy.  Eyes on the PRIZE!

 

Get FIT Friday! If It ain't broke, don't fix it!

If it ain't broke don't fix it.  Some time ago, I made a change.  Today, I think that change was NOT for the best.  I changed to a Friday/Saturday weigh in day.  For the duration of my 120 pound weight loss, I weighed in on Monday.  It proved to be such a wise choice.  It kept me on point over the weekend.  Monday, had remained my weigh in day through my plateau's and maintenance. Well,  back in October I changed to Friday, to accommodate going to WW meetings with my neighbor.  Well, here I am month's later and heavier than when I started!  Ok...well...not quite but I really haven't lost much and kept it off.  I lost, I gained.  I lost, I gained. I lost, I gained.

Friday, weigh-ins make me feel like, I can have a treat and make correction during the week before my next weigh in date.  Monday weigh-ins make me feel like, I can have a treat...but keep it simple because Monday is coming.  This proves to be much better for me.  It was imperative to me for me to do it on my own, as well.  I did not want to count points, calories or anything.  I wanted this journey to be all about me and creating a lifestyle I could maintain and simply live..out of habit.  Therefore, I have also given up my WW membership.  It's time to pull out all of those wonderful thoughts, feelings and friends that helped me get here.  It's time to live that lifestyle I created and stop fighting against myself and creating stupid barriers to my success and maintenance.

So today, I say to you back to Mondays...back to business...back to living healthily, happily, easily.

TEARING DOWN the WALLS!!!

Happy, Healthy Friday.

Get Fit Friday - Quality Matters!

Ahhhh...it's like a breath of fresh air!  Yes, it is FRESH, WHOLESOME food.  If you remember last week I told you how sluggish and heavy I felt and that I was not too happy in class.  However, this week I've made a complete 360!  Not only did I clean up my eating but I thoroughly enJOYed yoga!

After one week of healthy, clean eating I feel lighter, happier, more energized and just so much better.  Last week I talked about being hormonal, knowing that everything I've read about this time in my life says, by choosing healthy foods you can help this transition be more pleasant.  I've got to remember just how good healthy feels...always.  A treat is one thing but 3 weeks of treats is something else.  Oooops!

It's amazing how many people talk about being tired, heavy, bloated, sad, hot etc. yet so few are willing to try changing their diet to see if it makes a difference.  I'm always willing.  Health and happiness first. So glad I have returned to my senses.  So glad I've got a limit!

Bonus:  I'm down 1 pound!  Happy Friday!  I plan to have a WONDERFUL, HEALTHFUL, HAPPY weekend. You do the same!

Muah!

Get Fit Friday - I've Been Lost!!!

I've been lost in the unbelievably, yummy, gorge of snacks and chocolate!  LOL!  Ok..really that's not funny!  It seems that the hunger monster took hold of me...grabbed my hands, my heart and my mind and took me waaaaaaayyyyy to the bottom, where I could not see family or friends and NO ONE and NO THING could help me.

Well...nothing until by boobs popped out of the top of my bra!  Hahahaha!  Ok...really...that's not funny!  Over the past 3 weeks of my absence...I've gained a few pounds I think anywhere from 3-5lbs. I say, I think because I'm not so sure I'm trusting my scale but we'll see shortly.  Now, it truly was my boobs popping out that made me just stop and take notice.  My boobs always get the weight first and damn it...I am not buying bigger bras!  So...now, I'm awake and conscious again!  Whew!

I've started reading and sharing and again learning about peri-menopause, you know the years before menopause where you have the joy of experiencing quiet a few disturbing symptoms.  Well, guess what?  E xtreme hunger can be a sign of hormonal fluctuations.  I mean I've been a "man don't make me fight you over that last bite," kind of girl...LOL!  Ok...really...that's not funny!  I've been a mess.

Well, I survived.  A couple of pounds up.  A good dose of chocolate...loved every bite.  However, I never missed a date at the gym or a glass of water.  That's the good news.  The not so great news is now I've got to lose 18 or 20 lbs instead of 15 and my jar is empty.  LOL!  Ok..really...that's not funny!

I've again learned something about myself, I really do have a weight threshold.  I feel stuffed and tired.  Although, I haven't missed a day and enjoy my workouts...they are a bit tougher with only a few added pounds.  I seriously must've been living in a coma when I allowed myself to go all the way up to 285 lbs.  Whoa!

Well, I'm glad to say, I'm alive, I'm well, I'm here and I'm in control...again.

Until next week..be well, be healthy, BE STRONG!  This too shall pass!

Muah,

This is AWESOME!!!

Today is day 10 of healthy eating and exercise and I feel great!  I haven't missed a beat!  I've worked out every day and loaded the fridge with healthy eats, once again.

It feels great that when I open the fridge I see tomatoes, spinach, mixed greens, watermelon, pineapple, strawberries, cherries, oranges, peaches, mangoes, avocados and my homemade strawberry lemon water.  I've got dinner prepared for tonight and tomorrow night making my eating, oh so easy.

Now I'm ready for another happy, healthy day.  Here's the plan:
Breakfast: Veggie omelette with feta, mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes
Lunch: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, feta and raisins
Dinner: Beef & Veggie Bowl
Snacks: Hummus and veggies, dark chocolate, fruit

Exercise: 1 hour total conditioning!  Yes!!!

I'm LOVING it!

How is the journey going for you???

Happy Wednesday.  EnJOY your day.

This Makes Me Sad!

I am hosting a crop(scrapbooking) this weekend and I am truly making my health a priority and have always tried to share information about health with my friends and encourage them by making healthier choices.  


I sent this email to friends regarding the crop:

Just confirming.  There will be 7 of us cropping together on Saturday.  We are bringing food to share.  Since this is only 1 day out of the month...I'd like to challenge everyone to make it a healthy day!

Here is what we have so far:

Mixed greens salad, grilled chicken and the fixings (tomato, nuts, raisins, feta) 

Fruit Tray

Falafel Chips/Bread and Hummus

Bottled Water and Sweet Tea

That's all I have at this point.

Here are some ideas to help you:

• Edamame
• Sun Chips, Rice Chips, Pop Chips
• Kashi Cookies
• Veggies
• 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate Covered Raisins
• 100% Whole Grain Bread to have with the salad
• Chicken salad or tuna salad
• Whole grain pasta salad (pasta salad made with whole grain pasta)
• Chickpea Salad
• 3 Bean Salad
• seafood salad and whole grain crackers

The aisles of the grocery store are loaded with better, healthier choices.

Here are two responses I received:

"There are only a few things on the list I can identify and even know where to purchase/locate, so I'll bring the edamame."

"Thank you ???? - the only thing I was comfortable with was the seafood salad.....Thanks for making me feel better....I thought for a while there I was out of touch....lol"

How many items do you recognize on this list?


I have been sharing health information with these ladies for at least 4 years now and they don't recognize the items or are uncomfortable with them?  We've discussed heart health, cancer, weight loss in detail and how the choices we make can negatively affect us.  I've personally shared the 1st half of the list with them on at least 2 occasions.  All items are quite easily found at your local grocer.  Chickpea salad would be the exception.


I think the thing that seems to bother me most, is no one asked a question and they needed to stick with the familiar.  Also, is says something about how limited our experiences are.  This is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons, to learn, to share, to do one thing good for yourself, for one day.  And we pass by the opportunity, so easily. 


I also realize how much education is truly still needed.  How much people don't listen or retain that which they do NOT deem, as important.  


I'm waiting for the day that the list consists of: Fried chicken, potato salad, ice cream, Oreos, Doritos, M&M's, cupcakes, hot dogs, potato chips and I can say, "I'm sorry, I don't recognize most of these items or know where to locate them."


Honor your GIFT OF LIFE by learning, by moving, by being healthy.  Be grateful by being the healthiest, happiest YOU, you can possibly be!  

I will continue to live my life by example and to share...hoping that something I do, share or say positively influences you and encourages you to try something new and to make a change for your health, for your life!


IDEA TO NOTE:  Crops at my house will ALWAYS lean to the healthy side.  What items can we add to the list???  Suggestions are strongly encouraged!

Trying to NOT eat, breathe or bathe in stuff that'll kill me!  Yep..it's The Final 15...Day 3!  I'm doing it!


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The Final 15..Day 2!

Yesterday was a GOOD day.  I did well. I must admit I had a moment of, "I wish I had some kind of chips or a sweet snack."  And then I grabbed my knife and cut up some watermelon, pineapple, mango and peaches.  The fruit is soooo delicious, sweet and easily accessible that my worries/wants disappeared.

Quick tip: Make your own Mango Water!
Mangoes are sweet and delicious but when you cut them up(at least for me)there is too much fruit left on the seed.  Drop, the seed into a BIG glass around 16-20 ounces, take a spoon and press it to release some of the juices, add cool water, refrigerate overnight.  In the morning you'll have a nice mango flavored water to sip throughout the day.  YUM!

I also started thinking about other great snacks I can have like, edamame; red, yellow or orange peppers with hummus, avocado with steamed veggies or beans.  I'm setting myself up for success!

How do you have your veggies as a snack?  I really am not a fan of raw veggies, so it has been a little challenging for me to think of veggies as snacks, but I'm trying.  I do get plenty in, during the day with a big salad at lunch and often 2 at dinner time.

On to day 2!


The menu:
Breakfast: Spinach and feta omelette
Lunch: Mixed greens, mandarin oranges, raisins and grilled chicken
Snacks: Fruit, edamame, yogurt, dark chocolate
Dinner: Baked chicken and veggies
Plenty of H2O (mango flavored, lemon flavored and plain!)

Exercise: Kickboxing!

I'm on my way!


Check out yesterday's menu, exercise and thoughts for the day!


Your HEALTH is your WEALTH!

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The Final 15! Day 1.

I'm JAZZED!  I'm EXCITED!  Woke up READY FOR THE WORLD!

Today I decided to start my day off with a jog/walk.  You can check out my 6 week goals here!  It felt good to begin my day this way...energized, moving, breathing, sweating!

My menu is already planned and includes:

Breakfast: Homemade banana, strawberry, mango smoothie

Lunch: Mixed greens with tomatoes, feta, raisins and grilled chicken

Snacks: Yogurt and fruit, dark chocolate

Dinner: Black beans, whole grain rice and turkey

Plenty of water

Planning just makes this so much easier.  No thinking about what I'm going to eat, which leaves less room for error.

Enjoying a wonderful day and looking forward to feeling great at bed time! 

(Last night was awful after eating that Polish Sausage...my body constantly reminds me that this is *ish, and you don't need it.  It was SCREAMING at me last night...and all the while, as I was moaning in the bathroom(I know TMI)...I was also saying THANK YOU for this will strengthen my resolve. We always get what we need, perhaps not how we expect it to come....but it comes!)

Easy. Peasy!


Today's SHOUT OUT's go to: Nitasha, Tanya-Marie and Javagirl54!  Thank you for your encouraging words and compliments!  Glad you are motivated to join me in working towards your next goal!

Have a HAPPY, HEALTHY Day!

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