Are You Ready?

ARE YOU READY?

Are you ready for this week's topic?  Muffin Top has become a major issue amongst the masses and no one is excluded.  Both men and woman are suffering to this disaster and I will talk about why...

Recipe Wednesday: Fire Roasted Vegetables with Giant Scallops

Hey Gang!

Since today is the first day of Lent, I decided that in order to make it to church on time, I had to make something quick.

I used my Trader Joe's frozen bag of Fire Roasted Vegetables in a balsamic vinegar sauce with scallops.  My hubby bought me some that were huge, as you'll see in the photo collage.  He got them from Sams and they are AWESOME!

As you know, I'm working on my sodium intake to beat BP, so I only used salt-free seasonings.  The only sodium was in the pre-packed food.  I am making sure that I stay under 2,300 grams per day!

The scallops were so huge, one equaled 4 ounces, so I was only able to have two and a piece of another.  I didn't complain at all; I just wanted to be as precise as I could.  

 I sprayed the pan with my fat-free olive oil spray and added the scallops, allowing them to cook slowly and evenly.  I added the minced garlic and garlic/herb salt-free seasonings while they cooked.  Once they were finished, I added the frozen vegetables.  The balsamic sauce made the scallops brown more and ever so tasty!

I have to admit that it didn't look like much on the plate but it was filling and I enjoyed it very much.  I will be eating that again!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Calories:  340

Fat:           12

Carbs:       16

Sodium:    720

Protein:      36

I did pretty good, don't you think?  You should try it.  It was a quick meal and tasted great!

Be Happy❤Be Healthy!

Mission "Is"possible! - Week 8

MISSION: "Is"possible! - Week 8

In this week's vlog, I speak on how nothing is impossible with planning and believing in yourself.  I apologize for looking frazzled and such, I was out of it a bit over the weekend and recuperating now.  Have a great week!

Be Happy❤Be Healthy!

Confidence

Confidence

Confidence is like an immunization shot: You introduce it to a hostile environment and an immunity develops, creating a defense against the "I Can'ts" & "Never Wills".


~CFW

How I Reached My Goal

     Be the author of your life: take control of this journey 
of Bettering Yourself and being as healthy as possible. 
Write of your struggles, yeah but don't forget to add in 
how you overcame those obstacles while being proud 
and avoiding hubris! MISSION: "Is"possible!

Happy Valentine's Day!

 God Bless you all and have a wonderful day, loving those about you.  Mostly,  remember to love yourselves.   Many times we gaze within and discover our every fault but how often do we look and appreciate the beauty?  We are worth as much as we value others.  Be kind to yourself.  Treat yourself.  Love you-  Happy Valentine's Day! 


Alyssa
Creating From Within

 

Mission: "Is"possible!

Mission: "Is"possible!

     This post is for all of my friends who are contemplating weight-loss.  I know that you're wondering if you can do it; if you should do it and the ever ringing "Can you do it?"  This is to tell you that you can!  

     I know that things look difficult right now.  You look at yourself and think, I have way too much to lose to even know where to begin!  Well don't think that way.  You have to look at the picture, yes but what you do is break that down into sections or pieces and work them like a puzzle.

   First, you make an exact list of what you'd like to accomplish.  You have to know what you want to do and making it specific allows you to pay attention to details.  Things that you'd easily look over if you were just doing things from the hip.  Writing them down solidifies them - makes them real.

     Secondly, you need to decide which are THE most important and rearrange the list accordingly.  If you tackle them in this order, your feelings of accomplishment will mount!

     Thirdly, you must find your determination.  You have to stay focused.  I enjoy cutting a photo of a lovely model - one shaped in the manner of which I'm desiring, out of a magazine. Once the photo is cut, I then decapitate the model and add my head in her place.  Motivation is seeing where you want to be.  Seeing my face on the body of my dreams or outfit that I want, works great!

     Lastly, you need to make sure that you actually DO what you've listed.  I know that implementing something as tough as a weight-loss program can be frustrating but you can do it.  Once you know what program you have decided on (Step One) you need tools that make your Staying On Track fun!

     I use apps from my Mac, iPhone and iPad2.  They allow me to be as creative as I desire.  I love to make things, have fun with things and document things - especially with pictures.  Find ways of making it fun and easy to stay on track.  The more fun, the more you're apt to follow through.

     So look back at the things I've mentioned.  See what works for you and either work them in the order I've provided or mix them up.  Take something away or add something in, whatever works for you.  Just know that it's not impossible to accomplish.  You can take the steps that will lead you on the journey of your weight-loss lifetime!

     Good luck to you and remember to 

Be Happy❤Be Healthy!