We had company for dinner last night; which proved the ruin to plans to make each and every day count as a day that would bring that healthier lifestyle as a focus to my life. Our guest are new to our town. They recently purchased The Salty Dog Coffee Shop. They also bought a 50 foot 51-year-old wooden boat to live on. Pamela and Tim are a very nice and interesting couple. It is always fun to get to know new people! They have moved here from the Redding, CA area, where Pamela was a Special Ed Teacher and Tim ran an electrical contracting business. It has to be fun to totally re-invent yourself!
This blog is working to focus my attention on what is important...thinner and healthier! I want to throw the Lipitor away and never expect Diabetes to show up. Most of my relatives have suffered from Diabetes later in their lives. My father loved his food, ignored all the warning signs and only managed to live 70 years! I am almost 70, so I better get real like right now.
I fixed a turkey yesterday; which is a healthy choice, but how about that yummy gravey and the mashed potatoes? The one saving grace is that I didn't make stuffing! I found a Southwestern turkey recipe. I marinated the turkey with white wine, olive oil and chicken broth seasoned with salt and pepper. It was moist and very tasty.
I love my wine and I usually limit myself to one glass, but I think I had three last night; which managed to give me a head ache to wake up to. Will I ever learn?
I have started off with gusto this morning having one cup of cooked steel oats with 1/2 cup of 2 per cent milk. I can't manage to like skim milk...it is blue and has no taste. Maybe I can change my attitude if I try? I sprinkled one teaspoon of a mix I made of raw sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg on the cereal. It makes me think of fabulous cooked cereal you get in Mendocino, CA. We have spent many weekends enjoying this romantic village on the Northern Coast of California. In fact, Jim and I were married there 20 years ago at the Little River Inn.
For lunch, I am planning to enjoy a piece of Tru Chocolate. It will kill my urge to over eat at lunch and I will be kept on track. Sweet is a good thing. I might have some of our left over salad...hope it isn't too soggy.
My friend, Jude Hodge, introduced me to the Tru Chocolate a few weeks ago. She gave me a piece and handed me a bottle of water telling me to enjoy the chocolate then drink the water. She eagerly watched as I savored the chocolate and took my first sip of water. Yes, she was rewarded with a big "Wow!". Tru Chocolate lingers long after eating so that the water taste like chocolate! I found that I didn't even want dinner that evening! I am now so enthusiastic that I am telling others about this fantastic product. If you want to try a piece, just let me know by clicking on Tru Chocolate Sample. I will make sure to send you a piece! I only ask that you share that "Wow" with me.
I love good food, good deserts, fine wine and spreading good things on to everyone. If I have a Tru Chocolate instead of desert, it works for me! It kills the urge to keep on eating giving me that satisfaction of something sweet. Jude says that she has one later in the evening while watching TV so she won't be tempted to snack. Jude tells her story on Facebook in a video she made.
Today, I will work to keep my goals in mind as I ship off product, visit mom in the nursing home, check in with my retail location at the English Village Shopping Center and leave Jim to finishing up the gravy laden turkey. He loves left overs. He doesn't have to watch what he eats. Doesn't that just make you really mad? I am so very jealous of that man!
So, hopefully, I will have a good report tomorrow about how I managed to keep my focus on me today. I need to care enough about me to be good to myself!
I'd love to hear your thoughts....
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