WINNING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE??

Okay friends, it seems that right now everyone is NOT on board with this weight loss program. Our group was VERY small this week. Hullo!!! It was Dorris, Mary and ME. For those of us that are part of this group, we need everyone’s participation. Also, you can invite your friends that seem to be struggling with unhealthy eating habits and continual weight gain. WE ARE NOT A SCARY GROUP OF SIZE 2 LADIES! We are regular sized and figurely woman (yes, this means generous curves and all) who are attempting to be a healthier version of ourselves. Additionally, this group is NOT just for the ladies. If any of the men out there want to join, we would be happy to have them join in.

Now, this week we tried the recipe for the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. It was especially tasty and the chips that I found were purchased at Marshall’s and are made from lentil and adzuki beans. The manufacturer of these chips is The Mediterranean Snack Food Company with the web link: http://www.mediterraneansnackfoods.com/ these, too, are figure friendly. If you check out their site it has links to their other products and good recipes.

For our next weigh-in, I hope to make the other recipe handout—Spinach and Feta Cheese Hummus. Here’s hoping for another ‘winner’.

By preparing and sharing some of the recipes, we are able to taste-test-together. Isn’t it always more funner to eat together???

ASPARAGUS!! What a wonderful vegetable! I love it, but what was interesting is that Kathy Ybarra gave Dorris a handout about the cancer benefits of eating it. Although, it was an interesting article, I did research it a little further and the handout is actually part of a health urban legend. There is no substantiation to this printed handout. Now—I’m not saying it shouldn’t be eaten, but it does put a huge responsibility on this sweet spring veggie! I am providing another link that gives the benefits of this succulent cousin to the lilies. Here is the link: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=12

GARLIC—OH MY! Another veggie that is in the same family as asparagus. Personally, I don’t like to chop and dice my own garlic, so I was investigating the type crushed garlic I find at both Wal-Mart and HEB. The brand I have currently in my kitchen is from: http://www.christopherranch.com/ and the conversion between crushed and clove is: 1 clove of fresh garlic = 1 tsp. crushed in the jar. This should make your cooking a little simpler.

BRAS (this article is just for the ‘girls’).
As our weight fluctuates, does it seem your bra just doesn’t fit correctly? Maybe, it’s time for a bra fitting. Or…if you’re too shy to have it done in one of the better department stores with the help of the intimate apparel clerks, you can figure it out for yourself. Here are two pages for you to look at: http://www.lindasonline.com/bra-school http://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Your-Bra-Size
Hope this helps your ‘girls’ feel happy and content with their daily covering.


Well, that’s all for this week. Have a Warm, Wonderful and Happy Easter. Go ahead~~splurge~~ eat some Peeps!! and remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

~~C.

P.S. DON’T FORGET TO WALK AND EXERCISE! IT BURNS CALORIES AND MAKES YOUR BODY HAPPEEEEE!