Sorry that I seldom post here...

Since my husband died I seldom post here anymore.  I have lost some weight this year, which is, as you know, the name of the blog.  I used to match Tim, treat for treat and sandwich for sandwich.  Now that I'm not doing that any more I have lost eight pounds.  In an effort to keep my hands busy and not feeding my face with them, I do art.  Here is the watercolor portrait that I had in the works for a gift for my hubby before he died.  I know he would have loved it.

Here is a picture of him, holding a little polymer clay sculpture that he made for my sister's wife.  He made her something every year for Christmas and her birthday.

Since this actually is a weight loss and healthy eating blog, here are a couple of shots of lunch and other yummy dishes that can be still be considered healthy.

Chicken fajita (on flat bread) topped with low fat sour cream and low fat cheese and a side of mock re-fried beans is full of protein and promise (promise of what we won't go into).

You can call this dish white chilli, or white bean Mexican soup, depending on the spices you choose.  Either way, it's a great source of protein and when topped with a bit of sour cream and cheese, both available in low fat varieties, it makes your taste buds soar.

Well, I don't know if any of my old readers hung in there with me, but I certainly hope so.  Gradually, I'm finding ways to get back to blogging more often and hopefully, we'll keep losing weight and staying healthy.

Take care and Happy Easter.

It's almost the new year!

It's almost the new year and I do feel rejuvenated.  I am ready to clean out the junk in my life and get back on the healthy train (not to be confused with Ozzy's Crazy Train).  I came across a two year old Ladies Home Journal at the spa last week and they allowed me to bring it home. (Really those gals need to replenish their magazines) In said mag, was a article with a seven day plan based on The Biggest Loser television show.  Since I already know what the exercise portion of this program is, I thought "what the what", so I am currently restructuring my menus according to The Ladies Home Journal seven day plan.

One of the things that I am never honest with myself about is bread and pasta.  On this plan, you will periodically see one slice of whole grain bread. NOT an entire loaf of bread in the form of oven baked cinnamon toast. I really needed to see seven days worth of meals printed out to remind myself of the extras that I have been eating.

I am a "nester", I like to get the house good and clean with dishes done and laundry fluffed and folded. This means I can snuggle in somewhere and read or do needlework and not have to worry about chores.  This also translates into snacking.  I don't eat because I'm bored or lonely, I eat because I love to eat. Period. Now, I'm certainly not saying that there aren't deep seated reasons for my love of the ritual of eating, there  are and I know it and I know how to deal with it. Sometimes I just fall back into old habits.

All that being said, I'm starting out this years' version of "Let's Lose Weight This Year" with a slightly different attitude.  I know that I'm in control and that my weight problems do NOT stem from any medical conditions.  I'm healthy and I'm ready (this week, anyway) to lose some more weight.

Of the twenty pounds that I lost last year, I gained back about six of it gradually. I know why and I know how to continue with losing in a healthy manner.  I hope, if there is still anyone that reads this little blog, I hope that you will join me in my continuing journey of losing weight and gaining confidence.