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  • My journey part 4

    The first part of the journey The second part of the journey The third part of the journey In the fall of 2010, I was transferred to the middle school. Soon after starting there, I gained more weight and increased my pants’ size. It must have been from stress. Soon I was back to the…

  • Foodie Pen Pal – January

    This is my third time participating in this program. I love it because I get to buy for one person and another person buys for me. It’s a challenge to buy for someone who I’ve never met. Getting a box in the mail makes me feel special and excited.   This month I sent it…

  • Some of my eats week of Jan. 26

    Spicy chicken and black bean burrito bowl Steak and cheese sandwiches on a pretzel roll I ate the salad with my steak sandwich. Pork and Asian salad – delicious Broccoli and feta egg mug Breaded pork with sweet potato and steamed broccoli Spicy chicken with black beans, cilantro, lime brown rice Salad with blueberries, balsamic…

  • My Journey Part 3

    The First Part of the Journey The Second Part of the Journey My other grandma’s health declined after her fall. We gradually began going through her belongings and cleaning out her house. She was unable to live on her own anymore. I maintained my weight during that time, but I was not as focused on…

  • What’s For Dinner? – Week of Jan. 28

    I can’t believe it’s the last week of January. Breakfasts bacon and corn quiche oatmeal, cranberry overnight oatmeal feta and broccoli egg mug (x2) chocolate overnight oatmeal blueberry almond coffee cake muffin Lunches zucchini pizza spicy chicken wraps Asian pork salad spicy chicken and black bean burrito bowl baked ziti with roasted veggies gyro salad…

  • My Journey Part 2

    The First Part of the Journey On the last Saturday of October 2007, I talked to my grandma (Grandma H.) for the last time about life and supper. Soon after that last conversation, her foot fell asleep, and she tried to walk on it. She ended up falling down and breaking her leg. Soon afterward,…

  • My Journey part 1

    Five and a half years ago, I saw my weight creeping upward. My youngest was almost 2, and the “I’m going to lose the weight when he’s 1 no longer applied.” It was time for action. Memorial Day 2007 was the official day I decided to take over my life. But at that time, I…

  • Chicken Scampi

    My family doesn’t like shrimp, so traditional shrimp scampi is a no go at my house.  So I decided to make scampi with chicken instead.  You know a meal is a winner when the hubby, the Wee One, and the Imaginative One all love the meal.  There were no complaints about the meal. About five…

  • What’s for dinner? – Week of Jan. 21

    Breakfasts Homemade Egg “McMuffins,” fruit (x3) yogurt, cereal, fruit parfait (x2) Nutella banana muffins, fruit (x1) Lunch Derby chicken salad, veggies Broccoli cheese quiche, bagel thin teriyaki  chicken salad chili mac Shepard’s pie Dinner teriyaki chicken chili chicken cacciatore shepard’s pie pepperoni pizza roasted chicken, baked potatoes, veggies

  • Spinach and pear salad

    This is an easy salad to serve on the side.  It’s full of flavor! Spinach and Pear Salad Stars of the recipe:  (Serves 1) Stars of the dressing: (Makes enough for 2 salads) Steps: Printable Recipe