John's scan

This has been a stressful week, full of emotional highs & lows.  What caused the most stress this week was my hubby's CT Scan yesterday.  As scans get close, fear always takes over, and my stress level rises.  

As my mind wandered this week, I laid on the couch in the late evenings once the kids were sleeping, and watched TV to distract me.  Watching TV wasn't the problem, the dozens of cookies that I consumed during those shows was the issue.  Our moms group had a cookie exchange and I really thought freezing the 13 dozen cookies would help me not eat them.....but no....I realized some of them were really good frozen! LOL.  For me, the best way not to stress eat  is by not having alot of sweets in the house.  If it is not here I don't (can't) eat it!  As much as I didn't want to stress eat, I did!  Thankfully, I kept up with my workouts, well most of them (there were a few I couldn't make due to meetings).  

Due to running crazy, no sleep, and sick kids, I forgot to weigh in...........I think I am taking this as a "pass" week from weighing in.  Going to make this a GREAT week!

OH.........John's Scan - was CLEAR! 

I CAN

December Promise

IT IS NOT TO LATE!!!

Who are you hanging with?

When I started working out, I always saw the same girl in the gym and was amazed at how hard she was working out. A few months back I noticed she joined the zumba class I was going to with one of her friends.  I was amazed that with each move she did , she always added some extra hop, bend, or squatted lower to increase the intensity.  After a few classes I started chatting with her, and realized we had a lot in common.  She was on a journey to reclaim her life as well.  She joined weight watchers, changed her diet, and added in a lot of workout classes. 

As we talked more she started telling me about the different classes at the Y, and encouraged me to try them.  She has motivated me in so many ways!  Just when I feel tired and don’t want to go work out, she pops in my head…..her dedication and energy is so contagious.  She is now down 50lbs & her hubby is down 100lb!  HOW AMAZING!!! 

I have learned that if I want results like her, I have to do the extras.  I probably wouldn’t have tried so many new things, or stuck with them as long, if I wouldn’t have met Jen. I am very thankful God has brought her into my life. 

If there is something you want – surround yourself with those that have gotten the results!! 

Peppermint Pie

Peppermint Pie - Can't wait to try this!!! YUMMY!!

HG's Candyland Peppermint Pie Mint Condition! Combining the seasonal goodness of peppermint with the year-round goodness of chocolate, this pie is AMAZING. Warning: If you alert your holiday guests that this creamy treat is low in fat and calories, they might fall over and knock down some of your decorations. Ingredients: Crust 4 sheets (16 crackers) chocolate graham crackers 2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)  Filling 1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1 small (4-serving) box Jell-O Sugar Free Fat Free Vanilla Instant pudding mix 3 cups Cool Whip Free, thawed 3 tbsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 standard-sized peppermint candy canes, lightly crushed, divided Optional topping: Fat Free Reddi-wip Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. To make the crust, crush graham crackers in a food processor or blender (or place in large sealable bag and crush with a meat mallet). Transfer crumbs to a bowl and set aside. Place butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 15 seconds. Add to the bowl of graham cracker crumbs and mix until uniform. Spray a pie pan with nonstick spray. Evenly distribute crust mixture along the bottom of the pie pan, using your hands or a flat utensil to firmly press and form the crust. Press it into the edges and up along the sides of the pan. Bake crust in the oven until firm, 8 - 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. To make the filling, combine condensed milk, milk, and pudding mix in a large bowl. Mix well. Fold in Cool Whip until smooth. Gently stir in chocolate chips and about 3/4 of the candy cane pieces. Once crust has cooled completely, evenly pour filling into the pan. Refrigerate until firm and chilled, at least 2 hours. (Overnight is best.) Sprinkle pie with remaining candy cane pieces. If you like, top with Reddi-wip just before serving. Dig in! MAKES 8 SERVINGS Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of pie) Calories: 202 Fat: 4.5g Sodium: 250mg Carbs: 37g Fiber: 0.25g Sugars: 24g Protein: 2.5g PointsPlus® value 5* http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/show/1850

Don't Compare

Full Figure Poem

"When you’re a plus size woman,

 people like to say"yeah, she's cute in the face"

 as if being full figured is such a disgrace. 

Honey, I’m cute in the face, and I’m thick in the waist.

I look good whether I’m in cotton, leather, or lace.

 I’m beautiful, vibrant and above all, smart!

 And there's more to me than my weight,... I also have a big heart. 

Yes my clothes maybe a bigger size,

 that just means you have access to a bigger prize.

 We all are not self-conscious about our weight, 

and we never have a problem getting a date.

 So don’t think your small frame gives you more pull,

 I’m a hot, sexy, curvy woman with a figure that's full." 

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