Let me start off by saying HAPPY FRIDAY! It's been a long week and I am ready for a little R and R! My workload today is going to be pretty light which always seems to make a Friday go a lot slower. I was checking my normal news sights this morning and I ran into a few tips on weight loss and healthy lifestyles that I felt you ladies might be interested.
Did you know that our hectic lifestyles (applied to the population in whole, not just us) is one of the many reasons that obesity has become a huge issue in the U.S.? There is a newly published study that has shown a relationship to increased eating and lack of sleep. From the article that I read:
According to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, people who slept only four hours a night for two nights had an 18 percent decrease in leptin (a hormone that signals the brain that the body has had enough to eat) and a 28 percent increase in ghrelin (a hormone that triggers hunger), compared with those who got more rest. The result: Sleep-deprived study volunteers reported a 24 percent boost in appetite. Short sleep can also impair glucose metabolism and over time set the stage for type 2 diabetes.
So, what do we do? First, and most obviously, we should get more sleep. The researchers suggested getting anywhere from 7-9 hours of sleep each night. However, they did note that this is not always possible or even practical and went on to say that you should make smart choices in the event of insufficient sleep. When we're tired we crave carbs...perhaps this is why breakfast foods tend to be 'carb-centric!' Instead of grabbing a donut or candy reach for complex carbs and protein. You'll still get the boost you need from complex carbs and you'll remain satisfied for longer due to the protein and the increased digestion time of the complex carbs. It is also suggested that short bouts of exercise can help to decrease the cravings. A 10-minute walk outside is an easy and fast way to increase your energy without partaking in any extra calories. The last suggestion was to get the best sleep possible by sleeping in a very dark and quiet room that is a comfortable temperature. They also suggest limiting activities in your bedroom to 2 things: sleep and sex!
I also was reading another article that suggests using the scent of peppermint to help curb your appetite. The article didn't name the source that it was using so who know's if it's real but apparently there is something in in the scent of peppermint that triggers the release of an enzyme in your brain that allows you to feel satiated. So, if you're feeling more wholistic grab a reed diffuser and some pepperment essential oil and go to town!
Alright ladies, there are my words of wisdom for today. I hope that you have a great weekend and lots of success accomplishing any goals that you might have!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Wednesday already!?!?
WOW! This week has been flying. I can't believe that it's almost 11 on Wed. I don't know where the days go anymore. I have had a pretty good week so far. I was up way too late on Sunday night because I was nearing the end of an amazing book and I could hardly put it down. The silly thing is, is that it was a book that I had read before and I knew how it ended. Anyway, it lead to a very sleepy Monday. By the time I left work on Monday I was SOOO tired, all I wanted to do was a grab Subway, go home, eat and go to bed. However, I am proud to report that I did none of those things. Instead of being lazy I decided to go home, work out, make dinner, load my dishwasher and finish my book. I have to tell you, I know it's not like I cured cancer or anything but I felt really great about myself when I finally got to bed (at a decent hour no less) on Monday night. The only thing that I didn't do that I should have done was journal. At least there is still room for improvement! I didn't work out last night but I will tonight before I have dinner again. Right now I am on the every other day during the week and then each day of the weekend for my workouts. I really feel very motivated in this area of my life right now so I figure why not roll with it!
I have been cooking at home and the one thing that makes me sad about cooking at home is the increase in dishes. I don't mind doing dishes, usually, but lately I haven't had the desire. Part of my problem is that I need to find a drop-off for my recycling as the plastics that I cleaned are living in my sink right now. I have decided that I want to do more for the environment and I figured that recycling was a pretty easy start. As an Iowa girl, I've always recycled pop cans but in Michigan it's even more enticing as the bottle tax is 10 cents! However, that's all I've really ever done on my own. After cleaning out my fridge the other day (and getting a TON of plastic bottles out of there) I decided that instead of throwing out an entire sink full of bottles, I should find a local drop off. I think that would be an excellent project for me this weekend.
While I'm on the subject of eating in, I am going to be trying some new recipes this coming week and I hope that they turn out. If any of them are as good as they sound I will make sure to post them seems how we all appreciate new recipes! There is a pineapple pork recipe that I am looking forward to trying in my slow-cooker over the weekend that I think has huge potential. I just can't decided if I want to go the teriyaki, bbq or sweet and sour route with it...I guess I'll have to decide before I go to the store.
OK, seems how you ladies have been so kind as to share your recent literary gems, I thought I should share some of the books that I am reading or hoping to read. This weekend I reread the 7th Harry Potter book. I don't know if either of you have read/plan to read the HP books but they are some of my favorites. It is a series that I can just read and read and read. I just finished the 7th book and was sorely tempted to start reading the first and work my way back it. I tend to read the books once a year and I always forget how amazing the world the J.K. Rowling created is. I suppose when you know how the books are going to end before you write the first book it makes it easier but when you sit down and read through them in a row it's amazing how many small details she has in each book that are brought up in the subsequent novels. I don't know how you ladies feel about fantasy or fiction for youth (because the first novels are definitely for youth) but if you've ever thought about reading them I would go for it. I like all kinds of books but I tend to read a lot of fantasy and mystery. I have 2 other series that I'm reading. If you're interested in murder mystery, Jan Burke has a series featuring Irene Kelly and her husband. Super good books. She has 3 others that aren't in the series and I've read 2 of the 3. Another author I really like is Kim Harrison. She writes fantasy and her series is an alternate reality where supernatural beings and humans live in co-existence. Her series features the witch Rachel Morgan who is a bounty-hunter for all intents and purposes and works with a vampire Ivy and pixy Jenx. Its a worthwhile series to read if you enjoy that genre. I've also read some Nick Hornby lately. I most recently read "About a Boy" and I've also read "A Long Way Down." His books are more dark satire but very enjoyable. "A Long Way Down" is actually about 5 (I think it's 5) people who meet on the roof of a building on New Year's eve because they intend to throw themselves off. So yeah, these are just a few of the books/authors I have been reading lately...I guess I've also read the Twilight books recently (not bad reads themselves). I could talk about books that I like for pages and pages so I guess I'll stop here.
Ok, so this novel length blog entry is done. Have a great day and enjoy the rest of your weeks!!
I have been cooking at home and the one thing that makes me sad about cooking at home is the increase in dishes. I don't mind doing dishes, usually, but lately I haven't had the desire. Part of my problem is that I need to find a drop-off for my recycling as the plastics that I cleaned are living in my sink right now. I have decided that I want to do more for the environment and I figured that recycling was a pretty easy start. As an Iowa girl, I've always recycled pop cans but in Michigan it's even more enticing as the bottle tax is 10 cents! However, that's all I've really ever done on my own. After cleaning out my fridge the other day (and getting a TON of plastic bottles out of there) I decided that instead of throwing out an entire sink full of bottles, I should find a local drop off. I think that would be an excellent project for me this weekend.
While I'm on the subject of eating in, I am going to be trying some new recipes this coming week and I hope that they turn out. If any of them are as good as they sound I will make sure to post them seems how we all appreciate new recipes! There is a pineapple pork recipe that I am looking forward to trying in my slow-cooker over the weekend that I think has huge potential. I just can't decided if I want to go the teriyaki, bbq or sweet and sour route with it...I guess I'll have to decide before I go to the store.
OK, seems how you ladies have been so kind as to share your recent literary gems, I thought I should share some of the books that I am reading or hoping to read. This weekend I reread the 7th Harry Potter book. I don't know if either of you have read/plan to read the HP books but they are some of my favorites. It is a series that I can just read and read and read. I just finished the 7th book and was sorely tempted to start reading the first and work my way back it. I tend to read the books once a year and I always forget how amazing the world the J.K. Rowling created is. I suppose when you know how the books are going to end before you write the first book it makes it easier but when you sit down and read through them in a row it's amazing how many small details she has in each book that are brought up in the subsequent novels. I don't know how you ladies feel about fantasy or fiction for youth (because the first novels are definitely for youth) but if you've ever thought about reading them I would go for it. I like all kinds of books but I tend to read a lot of fantasy and mystery. I have 2 other series that I'm reading. If you're interested in murder mystery, Jan Burke has a series featuring Irene Kelly and her husband. Super good books. She has 3 others that aren't in the series and I've read 2 of the 3. Another author I really like is Kim Harrison. She writes fantasy and her series is an alternate reality where supernatural beings and humans live in co-existence. Her series features the witch Rachel Morgan who is a bounty-hunter for all intents and purposes and works with a vampire Ivy and pixy Jenx. Its a worthwhile series to read if you enjoy that genre. I've also read some Nick Hornby lately. I most recently read "About a Boy" and I've also read "A Long Way Down." His books are more dark satire but very enjoyable. "A Long Way Down" is actually about 5 (I think it's 5) people who meet on the roof of a building on New Year's eve because they intend to throw themselves off. So yeah, these are just a few of the books/authors I have been reading lately...I guess I've also read the Twilight books recently (not bad reads themselves). I could talk about books that I like for pages and pages so I guess I'll stop here.
Ok, so this novel length blog entry is done. Have a great day and enjoy the rest of your weeks!!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Life is Better
Hey Ladies-
I had a decent day and caught up with a lot of work. I feel much more sane and much more healthy. The remainder of my week is very busy though so I'm hoping my momentum and stamina last until Friday afternoon.
Onto my discussion about the "21 Suggestions for Success" by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. As you remember, I'm going to try and relate each suggestion to our lifestyle changes. Here goes nothing...
1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
Marry someone that loves you for who you are. Marry someone that doesn't try to change you. Many people believe they must look a certain way to attract the opposite sex. I admit I think about this belief a lot, especially now when I'm trying to date again. I associate my need to lose weight with my desire to find a wonderful man. Will I find a wonderful guy that accepts me at this size? We all know that a man truly loves you for your personality, intelligence, and parts of your appearance. It's foolish to say that attraction has nothing to do with it but it shouldn't encompass the entire relationship, marriage, etc.
Sadly I do hear that couples become unhappy with each other after years of marriage because appearances do tend to change. Both the husband and wife may gain weight, become a little droopy, etc. I think the focus on physical appearance can even plague people married for a long period of time unfortunately. It's sad that some people can truly become miserable because the forget about the friendship, personality quirks, humor, and other attributes found within their mate.
It drives me nuts that I think I have to be skinnier to find a great guy. I need to fix that line of thinking.
2. Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.
Yes it's important to have a career you enjoy and love. I'm not going down that tangent though. We've already established that losing weight and creating healthy habits takes a lot of time, therefore it takes a lot of WORK. I'm twisting this suggestion in order to create a reminder that we need to use methods of exercise that we enjoy in order to pursuit our goals. Yes, running 10 mile a day on a treadmill will certainly help us burn calories but I don't see any of us thoroughly enjoying that form of exercise. I personally wish I could find a tennis partner because I know I'd play regularly, enjoy the activity, and I'd really value the time devoted to exercise.
That being said, I wish I enjoyed running more. I do like the feeling I get when I'm done running but I have to admit the feelings before and during aren't always pleasant. I also wish I enjoyed weight lifting more too because I know it's important to participate in that regularly. My diet isn't helping my bone density so I need some weight lifting to help out in that area.
3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
Hmm...this one is tricky. But after pondering, I realized this can relate to the support we need to give one another as we continue to strive towards weight loss and healthy changes. We obviously need help along the way in various ways. Exercise partners, verbal encouragement through a blog, rewards, etc are very important. But basically we really need to encourage and cheer each other on because we all know that the right words at the right time can really perk us up and improve our motivation.
I finished two books by Jodi Picoult recently. "My Sister's Keeper" is very good. I had a hard time putting it down. I also read "Keeping Faith". It is also good but it didn't hold my attention as well as "My Sister's Keeper". "My Sister's Keeper" is about a child that is sick of being "harvested" whenever her sister sister needs bone marrow or other necessary tissues. It really makes you think...especially me since I'm parent.
"Keeping Faith" is about a family torn apart due to divorce. The child starts to act funny and develops an imaginary friend. She starts addressing this friend as God which confuses people because the family is Jewish but not very religious at all. The girl has never seen a bible or gone to church/temple yet she can recite Bible verses. She develops a stigmata and things get pretty crazy. The father decides to fight for custody because he believes the mother is hurting the daughter or causing the daughter to hurt herself. I guess I was naive because I wasn't expecting something that religious despite the title.
I will be starting another book of Jodi's called "Harvesting the Heart". Apparently a woman deals with her mother's abandonment as she starts her family. I plan on reading the seventh book in the "Left Behind" series first though. Who knew I could enjoy a religious series so much!
This blog is long enough....over and out.
I had a decent day and caught up with a lot of work. I feel much more sane and much more healthy. The remainder of my week is very busy though so I'm hoping my momentum and stamina last until Friday afternoon.
Onto my discussion about the "21 Suggestions for Success" by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. As you remember, I'm going to try and relate each suggestion to our lifestyle changes. Here goes nothing...
1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
Marry someone that loves you for who you are. Marry someone that doesn't try to change you. Many people believe they must look a certain way to attract the opposite sex. I admit I think about this belief a lot, especially now when I'm trying to date again. I associate my need to lose weight with my desire to find a wonderful man. Will I find a wonderful guy that accepts me at this size? We all know that a man truly loves you for your personality, intelligence, and parts of your appearance. It's foolish to say that attraction has nothing to do with it but it shouldn't encompass the entire relationship, marriage, etc.
Sadly I do hear that couples become unhappy with each other after years of marriage because appearances do tend to change. Both the husband and wife may gain weight, become a little droopy, etc. I think the focus on physical appearance can even plague people married for a long period of time unfortunately. It's sad that some people can truly become miserable because the forget about the friendship, personality quirks, humor, and other attributes found within their mate.
It drives me nuts that I think I have to be skinnier to find a great guy. I need to fix that line of thinking.
2. Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.
Yes it's important to have a career you enjoy and love. I'm not going down that tangent though. We've already established that losing weight and creating healthy habits takes a lot of time, therefore it takes a lot of WORK. I'm twisting this suggestion in order to create a reminder that we need to use methods of exercise that we enjoy in order to pursuit our goals. Yes, running 10 mile a day on a treadmill will certainly help us burn calories but I don't see any of us thoroughly enjoying that form of exercise. I personally wish I could find a tennis partner because I know I'd play regularly, enjoy the activity, and I'd really value the time devoted to exercise.
That being said, I wish I enjoyed running more. I do like the feeling I get when I'm done running but I have to admit the feelings before and during aren't always pleasant. I also wish I enjoyed weight lifting more too because I know it's important to participate in that regularly. My diet isn't helping my bone density so I need some weight lifting to help out in that area.
3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
Hmm...this one is tricky. But after pondering, I realized this can relate to the support we need to give one another as we continue to strive towards weight loss and healthy changes. We obviously need help along the way in various ways. Exercise partners, verbal encouragement through a blog, rewards, etc are very important. But basically we really need to encourage and cheer each other on because we all know that the right words at the right time can really perk us up and improve our motivation.
I finished two books by Jodi Picoult recently. "My Sister's Keeper" is very good. I had a hard time putting it down. I also read "Keeping Faith". It is also good but it didn't hold my attention as well as "My Sister's Keeper". "My Sister's Keeper" is about a child that is sick of being "harvested" whenever her sister sister needs bone marrow or other necessary tissues. It really makes you think...especially me since I'm parent.
"Keeping Faith" is about a family torn apart due to divorce. The child starts to act funny and develops an imaginary friend. She starts addressing this friend as God which confuses people because the family is Jewish but not very religious at all. The girl has never seen a bible or gone to church/temple yet she can recite Bible verses. She develops a stigmata and things get pretty crazy. The father decides to fight for custody because he believes the mother is hurting the daughter or causing the daughter to hurt herself. I guess I was naive because I wasn't expecting something that religious despite the title.
I will be starting another book of Jodi's called "Harvesting the Heart". Apparently a woman deals with her mother's abandonment as she starts her family. I plan on reading the seventh book in the "Left Behind" series first though. Who knew I could enjoy a religious series so much!
This blog is long enough....over and out.
The real world is kicking my ass...
Hey ladies-
I haven't been very diligent about blogging the past several days. It's usually the highlight of my day to sit and read or actually blog. I've been under the weather...not sure if I had a flu bug or not. I wasn't very functional all weekend due to lethargy and being so achy. Due to the lack of functionality, I fell WAY behind with my work. I have a serious stack of things that need to be read (student journals for two classes) and grading for other classes. Most of my free time is non-existent this week due to scheduled meetings, Swim & Gym starting, and Gavin's starting flag football. I'm hoping to be back on schedule by Wednesday so hopefully I can continue with my blog theme (those tips to success) because I have all kinds of information on my brain that I want to put into writing.
Just wanted to let you know why I'm not very active lately on here....I'll be back in action very soon!
I haven't been very diligent about blogging the past several days. It's usually the highlight of my day to sit and read or actually blog. I've been under the weather...not sure if I had a flu bug or not. I wasn't very functional all weekend due to lethargy and being so achy. Due to the lack of functionality, I fell WAY behind with my work. I have a serious stack of things that need to be read (student journals for two classes) and grading for other classes. Most of my free time is non-existent this week due to scheduled meetings, Swim & Gym starting, and Gavin's starting flag football. I'm hoping to be back on schedule by Wednesday so hopefully I can continue with my blog theme (those tips to success) because I have all kinds of information on my brain that I want to put into writing.
Just wanted to let you know why I'm not very active lately on here....I'll be back in action very soon!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Back to the real world...
I know that it's been a while since I've blogged and I'm pretty sure that you've been sitting on the edge of your seats anxiously waiting for my to write something...right, I'm right aren't I?!?! Well, waiting for it or not...here it goes!
My trip home was fabulous! I got to see everybody that I wanted to, maybe not for as long as I would have liked but a girl can't have everything in life. The drives there and back were stress and incident free (wa-hoo)! I got to spend a fabulous day with my sister, my nephew's birthday party was a success, the wedding was gorgeous and so much fun, we had a blast at the quarry (who couldn't have fun in water that was 12 foot deep, 3 feet from shore), and then I spent Tuesday alone with my mamma (well, if you don't count the 2 gentlemen who were making repairs to their house)! The worst part of the entire trip was leaving. I didn't realize how much I missed everybody until I was there spending time with them (which is saying a lot because I missed them terribly). I cannot wait until I come back again, I am even more ready for the day to come when I can move back permanently! Anyway, it was amazing and I am so thankful I made it there and back in one piece!
Before I left I told myself that I would not stress about anything on my trip including my diet and exercise. I knew that there would be some extra eating out and I knew that while I wouldn't be exercising per se , I would have opportunities to burn off the excess calories (chasing kids, swimming, dancing, swimming, manual labor...thanks mom)! I also told myself that if I had free reign to do whatever on my trip that when I got back I must get back on track with my diet and exercise. So, here I go...I believe that it was this time last year that we really got to our start!
First, I have been inspired and motivated by Jenny's crock-pot success! So, one of my goals is to start using my crock-pot more frequently. I would like to try at least 1 crock pot recipe per week. The nice thing about the crock-pot/slow-cooker technique is that you can often times get more than 1 meal out of a single recipe. My recipe this week isn't such a good example (I'm making strogenoff) but next week I intend to do pork in the slow-cooker. Not only will I be able to get the pineapple pork made that I want to try but I can also make other pork dishes from my slow-cooked pork. If I already have the meat prepared, I am more likely to cook at home because that's usually what takes the longest to do at night when I get home from work and am tired. I know that Jenny doesn't do strogenoff, however, if you'd like the recipe LeAnn let me know. It's super easy and so tasty!
I also want to get back into a more regular exercise routine. I never stop exercising completely but I just don't do as much as I should as often as I should. Today, I pulled out my dance workout DVD (which, in all honesty, I haven't used for a while) and did one of the routines. I felt great doing it and I feel great now that it's done! I love the way I feel when I'm being good and productive so I don't understand why it's so hard to stay committed. Anyway, I'm going to make a schedule for myself and hopefully that will keep me on track with my exercise. The menu works to help with the eating right so I can't see how a workout schedule could hurt at all.
Finally, I want to get back into journaling. I did the best and had the most success last spring when I was journaling. I wrote about my day, how I felt and how I did and I made goals for the next day. I need to take the time to do this again because it allows me, more than anything else, to be completely honest with myself; and let's face it, we could all use some bold faced honesty once in a while.
Alright ladies, I need to be off. Have a great weekend and enjoy the glorious weather! Stay strong and committed to the cause!
My trip home was fabulous! I got to see everybody that I wanted to, maybe not for as long as I would have liked but a girl can't have everything in life. The drives there and back were stress and incident free (wa-hoo)! I got to spend a fabulous day with my sister, my nephew's birthday party was a success, the wedding was gorgeous and so much fun, we had a blast at the quarry (who couldn't have fun in water that was 12 foot deep, 3 feet from shore), and then I spent Tuesday alone with my mamma (well, if you don't count the 2 gentlemen who were making repairs to their house)! The worst part of the entire trip was leaving. I didn't realize how much I missed everybody until I was there spending time with them (which is saying a lot because I missed them terribly). I cannot wait until I come back again, I am even more ready for the day to come when I can move back permanently! Anyway, it was amazing and I am so thankful I made it there and back in one piece!
Before I left I told myself that I would not stress about anything on my trip including my diet and exercise. I knew that there would be some extra eating out and I knew that while I wouldn't be exercising per se , I would have opportunities to burn off the excess calories (chasing kids, swimming, dancing, swimming, manual labor...thanks mom)! I also told myself that if I had free reign to do whatever on my trip that when I got back I must get back on track with my diet and exercise. So, here I go...I believe that it was this time last year that we really got to our start!
First, I have been inspired and motivated by Jenny's crock-pot success! So, one of my goals is to start using my crock-pot more frequently. I would like to try at least 1 crock pot recipe per week. The nice thing about the crock-pot/slow-cooker technique is that you can often times get more than 1 meal out of a single recipe. My recipe this week isn't such a good example (I'm making strogenoff) but next week I intend to do pork in the slow-cooker. Not only will I be able to get the pineapple pork made that I want to try but I can also make other pork dishes from my slow-cooked pork. If I already have the meat prepared, I am more likely to cook at home because that's usually what takes the longest to do at night when I get home from work and am tired. I know that Jenny doesn't do strogenoff, however, if you'd like the recipe LeAnn let me know. It's super easy and so tasty!
I also want to get back into a more regular exercise routine. I never stop exercising completely but I just don't do as much as I should as often as I should. Today, I pulled out my dance workout DVD (which, in all honesty, I haven't used for a while) and did one of the routines. I felt great doing it and I feel great now that it's done! I love the way I feel when I'm being good and productive so I don't understand why it's so hard to stay committed. Anyway, I'm going to make a schedule for myself and hopefully that will keep me on track with my exercise. The menu works to help with the eating right so I can't see how a workout schedule could hurt at all.
Finally, I want to get back into journaling. I did the best and had the most success last spring when I was journaling. I wrote about my day, how I felt and how I did and I made goals for the next day. I need to take the time to do this again because it allows me, more than anything else, to be completely honest with myself; and let's face it, we could all use some bold faced honesty once in a while.
Alright ladies, I need to be off. Have a great weekend and enjoy the glorious weather! Stay strong and committed to the cause!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Another Crock Pot Creation
I made another masterpiece in my Crock Pot today. Here is the recipe.
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
10 ounce package of frozen, chopped broccoli that is thawed
(I purchased the kind that only has florets...I don't enjoy stems)
1 cup cooked rice (I used brown rice)
1/4 cup chopped celery (I omitted this because I wasn't in the mood for crunchiness)
10 3/4 ounce can cream of chicken soup
4 ounces of jar cheese sauce (that horrid Cheese Whiz stuff)
4 ounces of can mushrooms(optional)
1/8 tsp of garlic powder
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4-1/2 tsp salt (I didn't add much since the cheese sauce is salty to me)
Mix all the ingredients together in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 1.5 hours or until heated through.
I actually found a Cream of Chicken that included mushrooms so I used that...what can I say? I love mushrooms!
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
10 ounce package of frozen, chopped broccoli that is thawed
(I purchased the kind that only has florets...I don't enjoy stems)
1 cup cooked rice (I used brown rice)
1/4 cup chopped celery (I omitted this because I wasn't in the mood for crunchiness)
10 3/4 ounce can cream of chicken soup
4 ounces of jar cheese sauce (that horrid Cheese Whiz stuff)
4 ounces of can mushrooms(optional)
1/8 tsp of garlic powder
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4-1/2 tsp salt (I didn't add much since the cheese sauce is salty to me)
Mix all the ingredients together in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 1.5 hours or until heated through.
I actually found a Cream of Chicken that included mushrooms so I used that...what can I say? I love mushrooms!
Monday, September 7, 2009
While I was in a truck stop bathroom today.....
I saw a really cool inspirational poster. Sorry, no scary horrible story to share with you. I'll share the messages now and hopefully enthrall you with some more comments afterward.
21 Suggestions for Success
By H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
2. Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.
3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
5. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
6. Be generous.
7. Have a grateful heart.
8. Persistence, persistence, persistence.
9. Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
10. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
11. Commit yourself to constant improvement.
12. Commit yourself to quality.
13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.
14. Be loyal.
15. Be honest.
16. Be a self-starter.
17. Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.
18. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.
19. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
20. Take good care of those you love.
21. Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud.
I'm usually not someone that will read a poster and be amazed or impressed but this one really caught my attention because all of the 21 points are very valid and important to me. I've decided that my upcoming blog entries will focus on 1-3 of these suggestions for success each time I write. I'm going to relate them to weight loss and lifestyle changes in the hopes we are motivated as we progress into fall. Of course I want you to provide your input, comments, and/or life stories so we can make each of these points meaningful. Hee hee, who knew that something good could come from the wall in a truck stop bathroom?
21 Suggestions for Success
By H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
2. Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.
3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
5. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
6. Be generous.
7. Have a grateful heart.
8. Persistence, persistence, persistence.
9. Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
10. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
11. Commit yourself to constant improvement.
12. Commit yourself to quality.
13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.
14. Be loyal.
15. Be honest.
16. Be a self-starter.
17. Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.
18. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.
19. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
20. Take good care of those you love.
21. Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud.
I'm usually not someone that will read a poster and be amazed or impressed but this one really caught my attention because all of the 21 points are very valid and important to me. I've decided that my upcoming blog entries will focus on 1-3 of these suggestions for success each time I write. I'm going to relate them to weight loss and lifestyle changes in the hopes we are motivated as we progress into fall. Of course I want you to provide your input, comments, and/or life stories so we can make each of these points meaningful. Hee hee, who knew that something good could come from the wall in a truck stop bathroom?
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