Make No Comparison

When someone wants to change their body weight and composition, one frequent mistake he/she makes is comparing other people's results to their own. This is HAZARDOUS!!! While it is fine to look at other's results for inspiration, remember that they have their own body type, plus they may have not achieved their results in an overall healthy manner. You never know.

You CAN get results...your own results. It just takes patience and time. I am a testament to it. I would have to admit to you that I didn't always eat clean...I didn't do doubles (I tried and couldn't hack it)...I had to takes days off due to illness...my family had situations that I had to attend to. LIFE happened!

My point is this...You must have BALANCE in your life! Without it, you may be fit, but at what cost? As Tony Horton says, "Do your best and forget the rest!"

It is my hope for you that you are on a journey that will last a lifetime. If it takes months or even a year for you to lose the weight and tone up, who cares?!?!?! Pay no attention when you hear what size someone wears. Who cares?!?!?!? Great for them, but it may not be great for your body type.

You are in this FOR YOU! Do not base your self-esteem or self-worth on someone else's accomplishments.

MAKE NO COMPARISON! LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST! GLORIFY GOD IN YOUR ENDEAVORS! FIND BALANCE!

Hump Day Humor

Spinach and Tomato Omelet

Recommended by Kathy Smith

3 eggs (or 6 egg whites), slightly beaten
1/4 cup cooked spinach
6 pieces sun-dried tomatoes
Nonstick spray
Salt and pepper

Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain, pat dry, cut in half, and season with salt and pepper.

Spray a pan thoroughly with nonstick spray. Add spinach and tomatoes to pan and sauté gently for one minute. Remove from pan and set aside. Add eggs to hot pan and cook for one minute. Sprinkle eggs with spinach and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the eggs are done to your liking. Fold omelet over and turn onto the plate for serving. Try this with warm tomato sauce or a dollop of pesto or goat cheese.

Serves 1.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 331
Protein: 25 g
Fiber: 3 g
Carbs: 10 g
Fat Total: 13.5 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g

The Journey Begins...

Today is a bittersweet day. My hubby begins his 12 month deployment. He won't be overseas for a few months, however, and WILL be able to come home in the next month or so (we hope) for a few weeks.

Anyways, you may have noticed that I've changed the theme of my blog. I will be keeping a patriotic theme until my husband is home safe and the deployment is behind us. I'm incredibly proud of him, and he's doing something he loves and believes in.

I'm trying VERY hard to find inner strength and be strong but don't be surprised if you occasionally find whiney posts here.

Thank you to ALL the military men and women AND their families for the sacrifices made to keep us all safe.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

So...did you drink responsibly?