Busy Bee!

Yep, I'm a busy bee.  Got back from  Fort Worth and strapped on my work boots.  This diet is amazing.  I cheated so much while I was away.   Day 24 of the challenge came and I had lost 8.8 lbs. total.  That was great but today's figure is better.  I'm down 11.4 lbs. and this is day 29.  I weigh less than I have in over a year.  In the past year, I have worked with a dietitian, a nutritionist,  and a trainer.  None of it worked!!!
I know it sounds crazy, but the weight just seems to fall off.  My stomach is not bloated anymore, and I have more energy than I've had in a long while!

BAD, BAD GIRL!

Well, I gained a pound.  I got 8 lbs. down and now it's 7.  I know that I've been soooooooo busy that I didn't eat all the food I am suppose to and I didn't drink all my water.  BAD GIRL!   BAD, BAD GIRL!!!!!

OK, so let's do this measurement thing again.  Maybe that's where I'm winning!!!

Nope - -  still the same.   Hmmmmmmmmm.   Well, I'm OK with it.  I feel pretty good - -  that's a plus+ !!!!

I'm going to Fort Worth to the Advocare Success School.  I'm excited about what knowledge I'll gain.
I'll post about it when I get back.  

The End of A Cleanse !

The first 10 days are behind me and 6 whole pounds are off of me !!!   I couldn't be any happier.  I imagine that it is so easy, not only because I was ready physically, but, I was really ready mentally.   With all the medical stuff affecting me, I want to be around for a while longer and I really don't want to be a bother to my family.  I started visualizing myself laid up in bed and someone having to care for me.  And, as big as I am, that wouldn't be easy for anyone!   So, here's to the first 10 days of the rest of my long, fit, healthier life !!

Did You Say Cauliflower??

Yep, I'm loving me some cauliflower.   I'm still cleansing, but I'm playing around with veggies.   I keep finding new and awesome ways to fix veggies.    I reduced the oil, salt, and butter.   I also reduced the amount of hot sauce........well, I actually used Moore's wing sauce.   And, it needs no dip.  I tried it, and it's great on its own.   This cauliflower is delicious !!  

Here's the original recipe that I found on-line:

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 tablespoon oil or butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional)
• blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping (optional)
• celery stick on the side (optional)

Directions

1. Toss the cauliflower florets in the oil, salt and pepper, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, and roast in a preheated 400F oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
2. Toss cauliflower in a mixture of the hot sauce and butter and enjoy warm with blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping and celery sticks on the side.

Oh What A Difference A Week Makes

7 Days Gone.

5 Pounds Gone.

5 1/2 Inches Gone.

Well, that was easy!

That 5 pounds =  1/2 of the weight that I gained during Christmas !!! 

I can't say enough about how easy this is going to be.  I've got more energy than I've had in a really, really long time.    I even seem more focused than usual.    I've got 3 more days to cleanse, and then day 11 starts another stage in the 24 day challenge.    VERY EXCITED !!   

New measurements -   arm 16", chest 42", waist 44", hips 50", legs 28", neck 16"

New weight  230 !  

Y A Y !!