10/23/09

Its the weekend...thank goodness. While Ive been used to working 4 10 hour shifts a week my schedule will be 5 8 hour shifts again. I will miss my Sat, Sun and Mondays off but it will be worth getting to spend the weekends again with my husband, Mark.

Tonight is a very cool, crisp, fall night here in Tulsa. Im glad its fall but where did summer go? I dont think I had my fill of summer nights at the pool. Time seems to be going extremely fast this year..Is it just me? Before I forget I thought I would share one of my favorite chilli recipes....It serves about 11 1 cup servings. If your on Weight Watchers its about 5 pts per serving. Even if you are night dieting and want something with a little spice you might want to try it.

1 pound of ground turkey, cooked and drained

1 can pinto beans drained

1 can kidney beans drained

1 can Mexi Corn drained

1 can Chilli Beans drained

1 pkg onion soup mix (I bought mine at Aldi....oh my gosh...have you discovered this grocery store?) Cheap and there product line is pretty darn good

1 can of Rotel

4 tbsp chilli powder...(I use Williams or Target brand)

2 cans of Progresso Southwest Style Soup

1 can or water

Minced Garlic (optional)

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...lots to do in Tulsa and surrounding areas....Octoberfest on the River, Pecan Festival in Claremore on Saturday. On Sunday Mark and I are going down to Dallas to see Ruby Gettinger...who is Ruby????? About 2 months ago I read an article of a woman that weighed 700 something and is now down to her 300's....Style Network tapes her every move and her show is very touching and I so much relate to many things that she shares with the world on her TV show. I find when you are trying to improve your life in whatever aspect it always helps to surround yourself with others that are going through the same thing. Whether you are reading a blog or reading a story of someone that you can relate to there life experiences often it can have an impact and motivate you without you even knowing.

Hey for Bon Jovi fans...heard they are going to be at the BOK on April 13th of 2010...thought I would post a old pic of John and I in the late 80's...Have a good night...talk with you soon.

10/22/09

Well Im a little under the weather today and cant sleep so I thought I would start my blog. Need to be a little productive dont I???

I have been attending Weight Watchers at Work since January of this year. I have lost a total of 90 lbs. I struggle most with portion size and changing eating habits that continually haunt me. I literally take it one day at a time. In the past If I cheated I would just give up....I dont do that anymore I get right back on plan the next day. There is always a new day :) The one thing I like about weight watchers Is I can eat anything so really the only way to cheat is eat a bigger portion than your supposed to ....of course you have eating guidelines of 5 fruits/veggies...I eat alot of black beans, veggies and much smaller portions of meat (which is my downfall) I love finding healthy recipes by fellow WW members (Aimees Adventures.com and DWLZ.com) I could not live without those 2 sites. My husband went to OSU and obtained a degree in the Culinary Arts so he is a fantastic help when it comes to any cooking questions he is the main cook but I love to wear the chef's hat too....If you get a chance google...Hungry Girl...I love her ideas and her heads up of new healthy products.

Well I need to close for now.