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Saturday update.
I've been in a pretty good mood all day, and I'm not sure why. Not that I should complain about a blessing, but you never know with me. Different day. Same circumstances. Totally different outlook. I hope it will continue for a while this time!
I was a little disappointed this morning when I didn't get to volunteer at Agape House. I called the lady who usually takes us, and she never returned my call. Normally I would be all depressed over that, but it didn't really hit me hard this time. Maybe she didn't get the message or something.
It worked out fine not going because Colton's dad showed up for a visit with him. This isn't his weekend, but he had some extra time. He didn't get on my nerves too bad this time. In fact, I was feeling really thankful because he gave me an extra $20 in addition to my child support check. I needed it for a couple of things, because my child support check was budgeted for other things already. So I am grateful that he wants to help.
I was also happy because I experimented with a recipe and it turned out well. And a healthy recipe at that! I had gotten an idea about how to make a low-carb stew on a message board, and I changed it up a little. I threw together some stew meat I'd browned in a skillet, 2 cans of beef broth, 2 zuchinni squash, some diced onions, garlic, a can of green beans, a can of tomatoes, okra, a lot of oregano, some seasoned salt, and pepper. I simmered it for 45 minutes, and it was great! I hardly ever get my required veggies in, but I did it today! I need to make that more often, and I will.
I got good news on the scales this morning. I am down to 256. That's 12 pounds since the same day last month. Three pounds more than my monthly weight loss last time! And that puts my total at 52 pounds lost since November 20th. I think that's pretty good.
Colton is out for spring break next week. We really don't have any plans since money is tight. We will walk to his art lesson and the library on Tuesday, as we usually do. Although we have skipped the library the past couple of weeks. And I will try to take some walks.
His dad is coming to get him Wednesday night or Thursday morning, to spend some extra time with him for spring break. Colton will ride on the big truck with him. I hope he drives carefully and Colton wears his seatbelt!
I'm not sure what I'll do with myself. At least I will get a chance to watch TV if I want to. He would have it on cartoons 24/7 if I let him.
Anyway, that is my little blurb for the day. Hope everyone's weekend is going well!
Donna
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Well done on the recipe and an even bigger well done on the weightloss. Wahey. You go girl. You make the most of your time alone and get some well earned pampering In there. A nice bath and a face mask feet up and some t.v. lol. Oh Can I join you? lol. :-) Love Pam xx
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that stew sounds delicious and easy to make!! and it is low in calories too!! I'm going to have to try it
WTG on your weight; you are doing awesome!!!
I hope you and Colton have an enjoyable spring break; maybe go to the park one day if the weather is nice?
betty
3/21/08 1:20 AM