Howdy, Folks! And welcome to the great State Fair of Texas! Okay, so the State Fair doesn’t start for another 3 weeks but that doesn’t mean my taste buds aren’t already a-waterin’ with a hankerin’ for some good ol’ down-home Southern-fried treats. And the best place to enjoy those artery-cloggin’ deep fried goodies is –… Continue reading South Beach Update: Fried!
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Threads of Gratitude: White gym towel edition
I’m part of a revolution, it seems. Somehow I’ve become part of a community committed to losing weight, getting fit, and leading an overall healthier lifestyle. Maybe it’s the fact that we’re all growing older and realizing the need to take better care of ourselves. Maybe it’s the realization that we need to set a… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: White gym towel edition
South Beach Update: Line in the Sand Edition
I’m happy to report that Mr. Scale and I have reached a truce of sorts. Sure, he’s still a bit stubborn and, frankly, a tad arrogant. And I am by no means perfect, though I think I’ve made far more of an effort to change my behavior this week than he has done to change… Continue reading South Beach Update: Line in the Sand Edition
South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach
My scale and I are not speaking to each other. I know, I know. It’s my fault. Mr. Scale is just being honest. But that doesn’t mean I have to *LIKE* his honesty, or his blatant in-your-face attitude. I mean, really…whatever happened to a thing called GRACE, huh? How about cutting a girl a little… Continue reading South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach
South Beach Update: Bathing Beauty
As some of you are aware, I started the new year by joining a “Biggest Loser” game with several friends from McGowen. We have been going strong for the past two months and although I’m not in the lead, I’m not far behind. Over the past few weeks, I have hit another plateau, this time… Continue reading South Beach Update: Bathing Beauty
South Beach Update: New Swimsuit Edition
Yes, it’s true. Remember last year, when I had to go out and buy a new swimsuit on our trip to South Padre because all of my old ones were too big and I was – literally – “swimming” in them? Yes, that suit that I was so proud of…that suit that bared my midriff…yeah,… Continue reading South Beach Update: New Swimsuit Edition
South Beach Update: Basking on the Beach
Well, glory be. It finally happened. It’s taken a year, but it finally happened. I have hovered at the 28-lb. mark for so long, I was beginning to wonder if I was destined to live the rest of my life there. And I guess I would have been happy, knowing I can wear size 12… Continue reading South Beach Update: Basking on the Beach
Cookin’ on the Beach: Super Summer Suppers!
Okay, this is hands-down one of the greatest meals I’ve had since we started South Beach. Totally yum-o. For Phase 1, leave off the buns…though that is truly one of the things that made this such a great meal. For Phase 2, we used sugar-free Nature’s Own Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, and though it certainly… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Super Summer Suppers!
Cooking on the Beach: Super Summer Suppers!
For some strange reason, I enjoy fish for dinner in the summertime. Yes, I really said that. Don’t be too concerned, however, since I still don’t like lobster and you’ll never catch me smashing a crawfish out of its shell. But whatever the reason, I have found that I enjoy a light summer supper of… Continue reading Cooking on the Beach: Super Summer Suppers!
Cookin’ on the Beach: Easy Eye-Openers
This is a great summer recipe as it is chock-full of summertime vegetables. We ate it for breakfast, but it could easily be a light summer supper as well. We found this to be incredibly filling – so you may want to adjust on the smaller side. With the corn, this would be a good… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Easy Eye-Openers