Speaking of Women's Health

Last year one of the ABWA chapters that I belong to had a speaker, who shared with us a book, Love Notes to our Moms and other Women of Influence. Well I just got around to really looking through the book then reading it.

It's got some great information and some great "Healthy Receipes".

This week I finally got around to checking out their website , it great, a wealth of information about all issues of women's health. Check it out! http://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com

I tried the following receipe that was in their book, and also on their website.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Thanks to Mary WilsonSpeaking of Women's Health Celebrity Spokeswoman
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INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup red bell pepper,

chopped1 Tbsp. fresh garlic,

minced1 lb. lean ground turkey breast

1 1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. red chili flakes

1/4 tsp. black pepper

15 oz. canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz. canned black beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz. can Muir Glen organic tomato sauce

15 oz. low-sodium chicken stock

1 Tbsp. chili powder

2 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. dried oregano
PREPARATION

• Heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add onion, red bell pepper and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.
• Add the ground turkey breast, salt, chili flakes and black pepper. Brown over medium heat until the turkey is cooked through.
• Pour the mixture into a crock pot.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Cook for 8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high, stirring occasionally.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSISMakes 10 (1 cup) servings. Each serving contains approximately: 200 calories 21 g. protein 24 g. carbohydrates 2 g. fat 39 mg. cholesterol 472 mg. sodium 8 g. fiber

Well it's Thusday . . .

I'm doing the Happy Dance! Yep weighed this morning and I broke a NEW barrier. The scale read 259 ! That's a total of 29 pounds.

Over and over I keep reading that you need a "good breakfast". Breakfast has always been one of my difficult times to eat. I've found that if I wait about an hour, I can eat breakfast.

During the start of my "Life Style" change in patterns I was excited about eating fruit for breakfast. It ws a major break through for me. Add that to the fact that I do need to get more "good fibre" in my diet, I started eating Oatmeal with Fruit for breakfast this past week.

I'm definately eating more, but was still able to drop 4 pounds from last week Thursday.

Maybe, just maybe all these people telling us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, just maybe right.

weight: 259 4/30/09

I'm the second one from the left

Noticable Difference:

I feel the difference in my clothes, (thank goodness for stretch waist bands) however when others notice the difference it really helps you keep moving forward.

Thursday last week I attended a quarterly meeting, where most of the women have not seen me since the week before I committed to my "Life Style Change". So many of the women came up and commented. "Looks Like you're loosing weight", "You're looking so good", "Oh my Gosh, did you have that Lap Band Surgery". It's a good feeling, especially when I know that I've been able to do this without surgery and diet aids.

I'm only at 27 pounds, still a long way to go to reach my goal, but I'm getting there, one pound at a time. I know that the above was not the best picture to show my weight loss, but when you look at some of the earlier postings you can definately see the difference.

Extra Bonus . . .

When I went to weigh myself the other day, I noticed that my Hubby had been on the scale, as our scale has 2 settings, and when he's on the setting changes. So I gently asked him what his weight looked like.

He's lost 13 POUNDS! Then went on to tell me that he really has not done all the much, so he's at a loss as to why he was loosing, I mentioned to him, that he's cut back on the amount of milk that he drinks. Now, I know it's healthy for him, but when he drinks his milk it's usually with 6 cookies, 1/4 of a cake (those have been cut back).

He's not eating chips and chip dip every night, I just don't make the dip any more, so he's purchases some in a jar, but it's to spicy to each with 1/2 a bag of potato chips .

Then there is the fact that he's not eating the potatoes, pasta and fried foods that I used to cook.

Plus he's increased his exercise as he goes to exercise with me.

It's a wonderful bonus!

10,000 Steps

Many of you have heard about the 10,000 step programs, as I've mentioned before it's my goal to increase the number of steps that I take daily.

I've gotten close on numerous occassions, but seem to hang around that 4,900 to 7,500 mark. I try and move around a lot more during my work day, but most of the time it's just not enough. It definately sounds easy to accomplish, but I find that I really have to work at it.

Over the past few days I've been able to surprise myself, I've hit 9,221, (then the next was only 4712), then I hit 11921. I was so excited, but then the next day, I actually hit 17104! (No wonder I was tired when I got home). But I've noticed that for the most part I am staying closer to the 7,500 and up mark.

One of the great things that I've noticed, it's also helping to improve my blood pressure readings:

weight: 4/26/09 "261" for a total of 27 Pounds

What a weekend!

This past weekend my Niece got married, but with all the family in from out of town, last minute details eatting right was very hard, I think I did a pretty good job, but I guess tomorrow scale reading will tell the truth.

The wedding was on Sunday, thank goodness because we had over 8 inches of rain in an hour and a half on Saturday, what a mess. Saturday, before the rain was used for last minute errands.

One of mine was to find a pair of shoes to go with my outfit. We went by the Avenue as they always have a good selection of Wide Width shoes, and to my surprise they are planning to close that store, and were running a special 35% off sale to move stock.

I was searching for my usual size, and they were ALL TOO BIG! Turns out I came down an entire size in shoes, back to the size 7 that I've been for most of my adult life . . . what a pleasant surprise.

But being the person that I am, I just had to pick up a couple pair of slacks, in a size smaller then what I've been wearing, and a new bathing suit also in two sizes smaller then what I've been wearing, not to mention some new undies.

I didn't want to purchase too much, because I still plan on loosing more, but who can refuse a 35% off Sale!

25 Pounds!

The past few weeks have been tough for me, my weight loss had stalled and was bouncing up and down two pounds. I was a little nervous about getting on the scale this week. Easter Sunday was tough, as my Sister cooked all the family favorites, and of course none of which were on my "good" list.

But I said "Oh it's only one day" then she brought left overs into the office for lunch the next day.

Then the family starting arriving from PA for my nieces wedding which is this weekend. So I must be socialable with my sisters, nieces and nephews. I'm finding things to eat but it's difficult.

I was pretty sure that I would see the scale moving, but not in the direction that I had wanted it to go. But I've been trying to drink more water and I believe that is helping.

Now to get through the rest of the week and the Wedding this weekend!

weight: 263

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