The one way to get thin is to re establish a purpose in life, Cyril Connolly, The Unquiet Grave

LOSING WEIGHT IS A FORM OF HEALING YOUR BODY FROM THE INSIDE OUT,
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Hi There, I Started This Weeks New Forum While Joy Is Taking A Break. I Thought We Could All Take Turns Until She Comes Back.

My Goals For This Week,

1/stick To Planned Meals
2/walk 2 Miles Everyday
3/get My Water In
4/ Be There For My Buddies

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

WHITE BEANS AND SUN DRIED TOMATOS/ CROCKPOT RECIPE

This delicious and creamy low fat crockpot recipe has flavors of the south of France.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours,


Ingredients:
2 cups great Northern beans, sorted and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
6 cups water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained
2 oz. can sliced black olives, drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients except tomatoes and olives in 3-4 quart slow cooker. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until beans are tender. Mash some of the white beans while in the crockpot to thicken mixture. Stir in tomatoes and olives and cook 10 more minutes until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese 5 servings

Goals for this week:

Keep to my diet food & don't over eat & no late night eating. Stick to an exercise routine and try not to be so stressed about everything!

I will come up with a new challenge soon. I need some time to think about it. Maybe by tomorrow. I am off to bed now though I am beat!

please dont think i forgot about you people!! here are the weigh ins i have recieved....anymore ??? please send them on in...thanks!!

Annie-1
Bette Jo-2
Julie-1
Rachel-3.5
JC-4
Erika-1
April-2

total loss 14.5 pounds!

Sandy-maintained
Cathy-maintained

Catherine+1

Debbie-we understand but, you can weigh in wether you gain, lose or maintain

Dee-i saw a post from you ..but, not a weigh in..did i miss it?

Joy-i understand completely! we will miss you, and look forward to your return!! love ya...and he is marrying an amazing girl! congratulations!

Brett-
Jess-
Tiffany-saw a post...but, did i miss a weigh in?

Tink- going at it alone is a lonely road..and nobody to kick you in the butt when you fall off the wagon...we hope you will stick with us..if you need more just let us know...we can buddy you up with someone who can gie you what you need... love ya


i was getting ready to send in our losses...but, dont seem to have very many who have weighed in... where is everyone...? are we getting discouraged?

i have been really busy...but, not discouraged....im sorry i have been away...but, life is very very busy right now....but, dont think im not out working my butt off!! dont think for a second that im not thinking about all of you...i am...and praying for all of our success in this long time battle of the bulge!! we are overcomers ...and we will overcome!!

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MORNING ALL,

MY CHURCH IS LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOUSE. JUST ABOUT EVERYONE THAT GOES THERE LIVES IN ABOUT THE SAME DISTANCE. WELL WE HAVE A NEW YOUNG PASTOR AND HE STATED THAT WOULDNT IT BE GOOD FOR US IF WE TRIED LEAVING THE CARS BEHIND AND START WALKING TO AND FROM CHURCH. HE IS OVER WEIGHT AND SO IS ALOT OF US THAT GO THERE.

SO STARTING NEXT SUNDAY, WEATHER PERMIT WE ARE ALL GOING TO START WALKING TO CHURCH. I TOLD HIM INSTEAD OF POT LUCK FIFTH SUNDAY WE NEED TO MAKE IT BRING A SALAD AND FRUIT DAY, LOL. WELL I WILL LET YOU KNOW NEXT SUNDAY HOW THE WHOLE ADVENTURE GOES AND HOW MANY DID WALK.

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I AM GOING TO POST THE RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY CHALLENGE THIS EVENING. I AM TRYING TO GIVE EVERYONE TIME TO UPDATE THEIR WEIGHT TICKER.