Well its been a bit since I last posted.  But I have good news to report I am only 23lbs from my first goal weight.  This morning I weighed and the weight was down.  Working in the afternoon has stopped the snacking which seemed to be my biggest problem.  I am feeling better weight wise but currently I am faced with a sinus infection.  Its not fun having these. 

I have started making healthy snacks for me and my family.  My dad was recently diagnosed with diabetes .  Now both of my parents are diabetic.  So that makes me want to loose weight that much more.  So that I don't end up being diagnosed with it.  I want me and my family to be healthy. 

Well its a new week.  Hope everyone who reads this had a good holiday weekend.  It was busy for me but was fun.  College football kicked off in style for my college team on Saturday with a win.  I will be hosting tailgates so I am going to be making healthy food which tastes great for tailgates. 

This weekend challenged me food wise.  I did cheat a bit but today I am back on track completely.  I am fighting allergies right now so it makes life challenging. 

I started my part time job and really like it.  It makes my afternoons go fast plus the food temptations aren't there either.  I keep busy and chew my gum.  It seems like gum is my best friend but it has helped with the food cravings. 

Trust in yourself and know that you can do.  That is my mantra that will help me obtain my weight goal.

Life has certainly got in my way of blogging.  I have missed it but now I am back.  Since I have limited internet sometimes I have been saving up my usage so that my kids can use the computer. 

I have continued to loose weight.  I am down another 5lbs.  With school back in session here I am a busy mom of 2 kids at home and 1 kid in college.  So I am going constantly.  I started making healthy snacks that can go in the car with me in case I miss a meal.  I am feeling like a whole new person.  I have about 20 more pounds to get to my first goal weight.  I am working very hard on it.

I recently started working part time 2 days a week.  Its a little extra money for our home which helps.  I am enjoying being busy.  Not like I am not busy at home but this just adds a new element to my life. 

Went to a healthy cooking expo on Saturday.  Great ideas and substitutions for heavy ingredients.  Here is a recipe from the cookbook they gave out:

Chocolate Crinkles

4 oz of bittersweet chocolate chopped
1/2 c canola oil
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 egg plus 2 egg whites
1 c AP flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c powdered sugar

In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the choclate on high for 20 seconds, stir and continue to microwave at 10 second intervals until melted.

In a large bowl mix chocolate, oil, sugar and vanilla.  Stir in egg and whites.  In another bowl combine flours, salt and baking powder.  Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture and stir until combined.  Cover and refriderate for at least 3 hrs. or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly coat baking sheets with nonstick spray.

Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls. Roll in powedered sugar and place about 2 inches apart on baking sheet.  Bake for 10-12 mins .  Immediately remove and cool on wire rack. 

Makes 48 cookies 1 cookie per serving

Calories 61
Fat 4g
Saturated fat 0
Cholesterol 4mg
Sodium 14mg
Carbohydrates 8g
fiber 0
Protein 0

I have been missing for awhile.  Life has gotten in the way.  My son had his Bar Mitzvah and then followed by football camp.  I don't know if I am coming or going.  Today(saturday) I made homemade salsa with veggies from my garden.  Nothing like fresh salsa in the winter time.  I am looking forward to apple season so that I can make apple sauce.  Gotta love that fresh sauce.  I have been doing well with my weight.  I am down another inch in my waist.  To me loosing the inches is a great sign. 

I bought a new dress for my sons event and it really looked great on me.  The weight loss contest is coming to an end but my weight loss will continue.  I have many more pounds to loose and intend on getting to my target by spring of next year.  My son will graduate from 8th grade and my daughter will graduate from college.  So I have major goals to shoot for. 

I feel better since I have lost weight.  Once school starts back I can get back into a routine and I love routines.  Helps me out better.

Well today started out great.  Went to the garden to fetch some veggies and voila a whole bag full.  One tomato starting to ripen.  So let the veggie diet begin.  Weight loss is at a plateau right now.  Kind of tough but I will get through.  I have lost 2 inches in my waist line which is a great thing.  I have noticed a difference though in the way I feel.  I have more energy.

Went to the dr today about my toe.  Now I am off to see the podiatrist in a few weeks.  Such fun.  But I have more important things ahead of me this week.  I will be so busy I am going to have to remind myself to eat.  Otherwise I will keep working straight through meals.

Summer Squash Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes. Mix in the zucchini, yellow squash, bay leaf, and basil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving.