Day # 22 & 30 Day Challenge # 3

Hi!

Today was very good. I have felt FULL alllll day! Our supper was super yummy. It is called Ranch Chicken. Basically brown some boneless skinless chicken breasts in some olive oil. Add some chicken broth and some ranch dressing. I added onion. Cook the breasts through and then add a fresh diced tomato. Serve it with some pasta. Top the chicken with a little cheese. I added some peas (our lil ones choice). The sauce is yummy on the noodles as well.

The other picture is of the leftovers. I just diced the chicken breast that was left over into the two dishes with the pasta and peas. I topped it with cheese and there is our lunch. I think I will make something like this for the potluck on Sunday. It is something I know we can eat and get full and it will be a hit with others! For my Bestie...just take away the tomato and you will be fine! Just make sure to add a fruit or veggie to your plate for nutrition and color! :)

I am going to play on the Wii tonight for my activity. My family is doing it now. I am next! Now for the 30 Day challenge # 3: Tell a bit about your parents.

Well, I could say a lot about my 'rents. First, they are strong! Things have not always been easy for my family but my parents have remained strong. I am VERY proud to say that my parents are still together after MANY years of marriage...38 I believe. There have been times of trial but what I can say is that my Dad is a HARD worker and was always a wonderful provider for our family. My Mom, although not always the healthiest has been there for us kids. She was home making suppers, doing laundry, listening to us when we needed to talk. Now that I am an adult, I like to reflect on all of the wonderful memories I had as a kid. All the camping trips and fun vacations. When I was little, I can remember my dad filling his boat full of water just so I could swim on a hot day. So yes, while there was some trials (as almost all families have) the good outweighs the bad (if you let it)...I love my parents and I am glad that God gave them to me!

Day # 21

Ok, so my numbers are a little wonky! LOL! I just noticed that I completely missed the # 7 in the mix because today actually marks three weeks of our new life style. Anyhow, I am on track again.

Drum ROOOLLLLL PLEEEASSSSE.....I lost another 1 lb! This is great news. I was not expecting that! So within the last 3 weeks I have lost a total of 7 lbs. :) I am happy. Our area commander commented that she said it looked like I had lost some weight. THAT feels good. I like that it is noticeable.

Tonight my family and I played on our Wii Fit. We had a good time. Tonight's supper was a big hit! I made Baked Fish Florentine. Our lil ones comment was "yummm, that's my favorite!" Mike also really enjoyed it. There was none left! Along with it was some rice, corn, brussels sprouts and raw orange peppers. VERY filling and great!

Again if you want to see any recipies let me know...I can get them to you. Have you tried a new recipe lately?

Day # 22

Alright so today we did well. Kinda' a cleansing day. We had a piece of toast for breakfast with lots of fruit. I had a fruit smoothie and some nuts for lunch and then for supper I made a meatless dish. 6-bean and cheese quesadilla. It was yummy! Basically it is a smaller version of the Quesadilla Torte. So good. Tonight I might have some more fruits and veggies.

The other picture you see is our lil one eating what she calls "spaghetti" it is actually apple peels. I am making some apple sauce and our girl LOVES eating the peels! We shall see how it turns out.

Well that is all for now. Take care. I step on the scale again tomorrow. I have a feeling camp and that time of month may not be kind to me...I will fill you in tomorrow! :)

Day # 21 & 30 Day Challenge # 2

Hi!

So tonight we went out for supper with our DC's. It was a good time. I ended up getting a steak, mashed potatoes that I didn't eat all of and some veggies. I did have a small piece of cheesecake. I feel waaayyyy too full but I feel like I was able to pick and choose. I could have had the garlic toast that came with it, I could have had the soup that came with it and I could have had the potatoes smothered in gravy but I didn't. I also could have had a pop as well but I did not. SO although I did go out, I didn't do as bad as I could have. So I am happy.

30 Day Challenge # 2: Tell a little bit about my vices...

Wow! My vices. Hmmmmmm, Welllll I really don't know what to say about it. I don't want to pretend that my life is perfect because it is not. I am not addicted to facebook, I don't play video games... So if I have a vice it would have to be food and blogging (about food) LOL! Now I really don't believe I am addicted to food...anymore. The food does not control me because I control it! I am feeling as if I am in a good place right now. This is a lame post but that is all I have for you right now. I will check back later. Most likely tomorrow! Have a great evening (if it is evening for you) and have a GREAT Sunday.

30 Day Challenge # 1

Challenge 1: Write a bit about your best friend.

Ok, so I could talk about my husband or Jesus but I really don't think that this is the way I am going to interpret this. I am going to tell you about my BFF "Best friend Forever" Shannon.

Shannon and I have known each other for a number of years now. We met through our husbands who also are best friends. How often does that happen?!?

Anyhow, I am almost speechless when I think about her. She is a picture of beauty and strength. We have laughed together, cried together, talked until the wee hours of the night/morning, shared our struggles and fears. She saw me through some scary times as I gave birth to my daughter and all that happened after that! We have camped in the rain, swam in lakes ;), travelled hundreds of miles just to spend some time together. We have prayed for each other and have kept each other accountable on some tough issues. Together we have grown. We have grown closer to God and our friendship has gotten stronger through the years. There is not one thing that I couldn't share with her. Friends like her are hard to find and I am glad that I did.

So to you my "bestie"...Thank you for all of the memories past and for all the new ones coming. Thanks for being the one that I share with, have fun with and pray with. Here is to you, who can make me laugh (sometimes so hard I cry) and to you, the one I know I can cry with. I raise my cyber glass of...water in honor of you and our friendship. I love you.

There, challenge one is done. That is enough mush for one evening don't you think? Who is your "bestie" and why are they yours?