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Can of garbanzo beans Can of kidney beans Can of black beans Jar of salsa Teaspoon of cumin Teaspoon of chili powder Rinse and drain beans in collander. Mix all ingredients in the crock pot. Cook on low for at least eight hours. I like to put a tablespoon of greek yogurt in my bowl to cool it off.

I'm late for Saturday Success but just thought I'd share anyway. I met a friend from High School I hadn't seen in years for drinks yesterday, and still managed to remain under calories. I suppose the fact that we were line dancing helped :tongue: . I also suppose I wouldn't have dared line dancing if I hadn't been…

@toots You are right about that! If my husband wanted to give me a gift of a cleaning service, I certainly wouldn't say no!

Friday Fitness- Vaccuuming, cleaning the bathroom, cleaning the mirrors and front door glass. I've been too busy to take proper care of my home, and that only adds to my frustrations. I WANT a clean, clutter free home. I DESERVE a clean, clutter free home. I am going to GIVE myself a clean, clutter free home. (Or at least…

@Robinsegg- Breakfast sounds great! I love an egg white omelet with a slice of cheese torn and strategically placed! I should do that tomorrow. I bought Chihuahua cheese with jalapeno. I can't wait! (I do tend to wonder if one gets Chihuahua cheese by milking real chihuahuas. My husband says probably not. That would take a…

Hello! Just Wednesday Wishing everyone every success and happiness! (I subbed today! It's great being back in the classroom, even sporadically!)

Thanks. This was interesting. I can kind of see why I got off track this past month. I haven't made my own health a priority. (I know there is more from here I can and should be doing, but THAT one will be a HUGE step!)

RobinsEgg- I'm glad you are feeling better. Tuesday goal-- to avoid soy. I know I was before, but when I fell off the wagon, I fell off the soy wagon, too. Now my period is off kilter, and I suspect it's my thyroid. So, back to avoiding soy and seeing if that helps!

Hi. I know it is check in day, but I'm afraid to weigh in this week. I know when I gain, I get depressed, and when I'm depressed, I start thinking I'm hungry. I have my period, so there is NO WAY I'm getting on that thing. (TWSS? Sorry. I couldn't resist....and I should've, I know....) I had a job interview to be on a…

Tuesday Goal- to get back on the wagon, and stay on it! Seriously folks, the reason I disappeared for so long has been shame in knowing that I'm failing again. The arm is bursitis and tendonitis, and doc says I should wait for the elliptical. I've been getting leg cramps, so I've hesitated to use it (or anything else...)…

Well, we were away for the weekend. The good news is that I stayed under calories. The bad news is that my arm (which has been hurting for several weeks) did not have the range of motion for me swim my favorite strokes in the water. It wasn't just the pain. My arm REFUSED to go back that far. And, for some odd reason, I…

Monday Check in- I hate to admit this, but I'm "down in the dumps". Last week I found out that a friend that I haven't been in touch with as much lately has been trashing me behind my back. I snipped the grapevine before being told what was said. I don't want to be tempted into playing the back biting game with anyone. It…

Thanks for the message, Robin. I have sort of fallen off the wagon the last couple of days. Time for me to get back on before the wagon is too far for me to chase down again... Oh yeah, it's Saturday Success.... I guess I need to go back on immediately now so that that can be my week's success story. Otherwise, I'd have to…

Monday check in- The leg cramps dissipated and now my calf is just a little sore. I'm continuing eating foods high in potassium. I don't really know if that is the problem, or if I strained it last week at the gym. I would have thought that if it was potassium, a day or two of V-8s and bananas would have done the trick…

I hope it is okay for my "Sunday Share" to share what is lately my favorite poem. I was reminded of it yesterday at one of the picnics. A woman had one of the lines tattooed on her arm. While I'm not ready to go that far (yet), I find the confidence displayed within the poem to be inspiring. While I can't say I see me in…

I LOVE Renfaires!! I want to hear all about it when you return!!!!

Saturday Success-- Two picnics today, and I am under my calorie allotment! Barely, but I'm there. There were lots of instances today where I made good choices. There is still plenty of room for me to make better choices, but I know that last year, a day like today would have been a washout. I'd have been over, feeling…

My fave is REO Speedwagon. (Yes. I'm old. You will be. too one day, if you are lucky! :wink: ) I have to admit, Kevin Cronin as a blonde DOES give you plenty of ammunition.... Journey Bon Jovi (Yes, those are my joints you here clicking...)

@Robinsegg Good point about better looking skin since eating healthier! My shins used to be rough as sandpaper from the dry skin. (For some reason, they never grew hair, so I don't have to shave there...). I used every lotion and moisturizer known to woman, including good old petroleum jelly! Not only did they stay dry,…

Thursday Truth- I'm getting better looking every day! Oh wait.... that was more of a "Wednesday Wish"! :wink: The truth is that while I have been MUCH better about exercise this week, I have been worse about food. Why can't I seem to do them right at the same time? I know I don't tell me that I "earned" it. It just seems…

The new theory is interesting. My dad was a naturalized American citizen. Believe it or not, though, he didn't magically lose his Hungarian accent after being sworn in. :tongue: My mom was born here, though. I thought it may have been because when I tried reading him, he was too above my level. I assumed from the germanic…

Sorry I haven't been around... I've been chauffeuring my husband around the last few days (GLADLY!!!! He thinks he can drive wearing the boot, but I don't think that is a good idea at all!), then when he is home, I don't use the computer so much. It's not that he stops me, but we have one computer, and if he's not on it, I…

Hahahaha! (Though I would have gone with the name "Professor" rather than "Skipper", so "Skipper" wouldn't feel obliged to pick on Gilligan..) Also.... I pronounced Geoffrey Chaucer's name with a hard g (and a long e and long o....) for years. Trying to read Chaucer when I couldn't even pronounce his name was ambitious to…

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Happy Birthday! I so appreciate "Love is a verb."

Sometimes I wing it, sometimes I plan ahead. If we are going out for dinner, I think about where we are going and what we are likely to have and fill that out so I know what I can have at breakfast and lunch. I do the same thing if we are going to have one of my favorites for dinner. I assume I'll have a second helping and…

Heavier people believe they are complimenting you. I realize you don't feel complimented. It makes perfect sense to me that there is no excuse for telling someone they are too thin if one believes it is rude to tell them they are too heavy. "You look good to me...." and leaving it at that should be sufficient. I would…

Cbrandt1 Laid back and content.

Your friend's SIL is jealous of you. Your friend stuck up for you. Let your friend know that you heard her sticking up for you, and you appreciate it. Leave it at that. Be kind to your friend's SIL. Your friend will appreciate not having to get between the drama, especially on her special day. You are doing awesomely! Your…