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Ok, everyone who knows me knows I love to cook.  One of my favorite things to fix is Brushetta and last night I got to make some for my friend Jen D.  I have such wonderful friends and truly enjoy the rare times I get to spend with them.  We had Brushetta and Salad and watched Madea Goes to Jail.
Great night!!Recipe for Brushetta

Day 3

Ok, what a day.  Got a lot of housework done and laundry so we can get back in the swing of things tomorrow with school starting back.  Looking forward to setting some new goals into motion.  First one:  Devo, prayer and excercise.   I am also going to try and get lunches made the night before.  That will help me keep to my diet and allow more time to include breakfast and time with the kids.  My excercise program is really working out and I hope to increase it to 2 miles before long.  Who knows, I might get crazy and do 1 mile in the morning and 2 miles when I get home each day.
I have decided that my love journal will not only include Tony but Nicole and Daniel as well. Todays dare was patience and I actually did a good job.  I pray tomorrow will go that way too!!   I have to stay focused!!  I am looking for a total transformation in myself for 2011.
Thank you Lord for walking beside me today and keeping me in step with what you would want me to be.

Day 2

Served my Lord today in worship and praise.  I love attending church but I also get a lot from listening to my Christian music.  The words from these songs get me through a lot and constantly uplift me.  Dieting going well so far and I am enjoying the "Walk the Walk" exercise dvd  I got.  I think remembering to drink water is my biggest battle.  I really don't like it and I don't want to drink diet drinks or drinks with aspertame.
My devo this morning was on Esther and what she gave up to "Do the right thing".  Lord give me a heart like Esther and do great things through me.

Day 1, 1/1/2011

Ok, I am new to this but feel a need to make myself accountable.  I turn 45 this year and it is hitting me pretty hard.  Unaccountable weight gain, hot flashes and just got progressive lenses for my glasses.  So, with all that said, I have to start looking for more ways to compensate for that misery.  I hate New Years resolutions but here I go.   I hit the scales this morning at 136 and that is overweight for 5'0 female.  My goal:  Loose 21 pounds by 3/31/2011.
My 2nd goal is to become closer to my Lord and Savior and let HIM lead my life.  I received a Wisdom for Women devo/journal and I resolve to do this everyday and improve my prayer life.
I feel like I got off to a good start this morning.  I had 2 whole wheat pancakes w/1 tsp. Smart Balance, 1 T. Syrup, 2 slices turkey bacon, coffee w/1 T. creamer for a total of:  337 calories.
I also resolve to be a better friend and supporter of my husband, who as of today is stopping smoking, and to be a better example and friend to my 2 wondeful children.
Happy New Year and God Bless!!!