Over the months...

Well it has been awhile since my last post-and a lot has changed...

Chris and I are back in Oklahoma and happier than ever! We are pretty much settled in and enjoying the new life here. We did so much work on our house and can finally call it our "Home Sweet Home"

Another change is I have lost 24 pounds and 3 pants sizes since moving. I have finally achieved my goal weight and I'm very proud and happy!I'll fill you in on mine and my mothers weight loss over the past 3 months...

After the first week of being in Oklahoma my mom and I decided to get started on a calorie fitness program online.(Also, an app on our phones) www.myfitnesspal.com Chris and I were staying at mom and dad's house while renovations were happening at our house- so it seemed like a great time to start and keep each other accountable. We entered in all of our fitness goals and started with what has ended up being a great success!! The first week was tough...We are allowed 1200 calories a day and it was leaving me a little hungry at night...but after the first week it was a breeze. We both have the application on our phone which makes counting calories so easy! You MUST check it out! We learned together how to make healthier choices for our meals. I continued cooking some of my "healthier" dinners for the whole family and everyone seemed to be on board with the new flavors. Along the way I have added new recipes to my cook book! I'll post one later. I have found out that I can go out to dinner, enjoy healthy choices and lose weight!  We started seeing results immediately... Mom and I both have lost 24 pounds each and feel better every day. We have both gained confidence in knowing that WE can be in control of our weight and do it in a healthy way! No starving or diet pills!! It may seem to good to be true...but it's not! You simply need to have the desire to want a healthier life.

I am so proud of my mother...she it s true testament that no matter where you are in your life you can make changes and lose weight at any age. There are no excuses to not be healthy!! Soooo... go check it out!!

New Recipe
Chicken Fajita Tacos

Wheat or Low Calorie Tortillas(Just look at the label and choose the best for you)
2lbs of chicken
1 can of corn
1 bell pepper(red green or yellow)
1/2 red onion
3/4 of a jar of salsa(pick the temp. you like)
low fat Mexican cheese

Cut chicken into cubes and cook until done
Add the onion and green pepper and saute
Drain corn and mix in with the chicken and peppers
Pour about 3/4 of the salsa into the mix and put on low heat.

Warm the tortillas and fill with chicken top, with a pinch of low Mexican cheese. And you are ready to eat!

Side dish---
Brown rice and stir in remaining salsa to make a mexi rice!

Hope you enjoy!