Survival Mode Put Us Back to Zero
A lot of you came here many moons ago when I left Sparkpeople. I loved the community of that place and the support I got there. It was at the height of us being on our game. That motivation you have in the beginning when you're consistently rewarded with weight loss, smaller clothes, compliments to keep your motivation high and you somehow begin to step out of being invisible to the public to people smiling at you, opening doors or striking up conversation. You start to feel human. You don't have to worry about going to restaurants or 'fitting' somewhere. You can go to a wedding and see those God awful thin folding chairs and while you still don't like them, you're not concerned. Many of your worries that fit people never had to think of, have faded away. We started for the long haul in our 30's and that's when we had the most success, losing 226 and 190 lbs respectively. When we went on vacation, as long as we came back and got rig...
All I can say is those are some awesome recipes for people to enjoy. If you want a real cookout without all the calories and sodium this is the real deal. I am so looking forward to our cookout!!
ReplyDeleteI'm craving those BBQ sliders. I know what we're having next weekend!
DeleteSounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI can't wait to try some of these recipes!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you do!
DeleteI just recently found your blog and am SO encouraged! I too have tried just about EVERY diet out there, but refuse to get the surgery. I think that your way of approaching this is so common sense and long-term. I have begun to have a similar approach and am having success too. Thanks for putting yourself out there....
ReplyDeleteI look forward to trying these Sloppy Joes!
Thanks so much Carol! Hope you like the sloppy joes and keep up the great work!
DeleteYum! That all looks good. Unfortunatley some of my favorite cook out foods are hot dogs and brats. However I've come to love grilled veggies, pasta salads and fresh fruit. Can't wait to get the grill going!
ReplyDeleteHoneysuckle White has some good turkey brats but they're 600mg sodium. Trader Joe's has EXCELLENT chicken dogs for 60 cals and low sodium.
DeleteRainbow Kebabs with Mango Chipotle Shrimp! That's got my mouthwatering right now!
ReplyDeleteI've gotta say, they're pretty dang good! :)
DeleteLove that Lemon Shake Up recipe! But my favorite cookout food will always be corn. Delicious, sweet corn. :)
ReplyDeleteWe're one of the weirdoes that actually cook out all year long. We'll have 3 feet of snow and it'll be 20 below, and we still grill out on the deck. Once the driveway gets shoveled, we do the deck....yep, weirdoes. =o)
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, love the Lemon Shake Up, too...have used that one many-a-time!
ReplyDeleteI always say I'm going to cook out in the winter but we never do. Will have to rectify that this year! So glad you like the lemon shake up. It's one of our faves too!
DeleteI love all grilled foods! Grilled veggies make an awesome cold salad and great leftovers.
ReplyDeleteGrilling rocks! You're right on the leftovers. So good!
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