Hello Loved Ones!

This week I have had some joys and some tiny pains. I am now down to 190 and have only 25lbs to go! Feeling like a pretty little butterfly.

I have been adding new foods back into my diet slowly. Last week I tried a few bites of rice. OH BOY....THAT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN! I was sick, sick, sick! So I had to go back to liquids for a few days, then pureed for a few days and I was back on track.

I have support group tonight and I can't wait to go. I really love spending time with others who have been through this experience. Today we are all suppose to bring in a recipe then next month we will all get a fun little recipe book to take home for a Christmas present. Good idea! So since I am going to share my recipe for Atkins Chili with my support group I will share it with all of you as well! (see bottom)

This week, I had a hair makeover! I am very happy with how my hair turned out. We layered it, lightened it and straightened it! It's quite the change! New hair for a new me!:thumbup:

I really trip people out now! HA, love it!

One more trip to the Colonic Hydrotherapist! I am telling you people it makes a difference! I feel lighter and I feel more energy. May sound icky but it's worth a try!

You know...I want to thank all of you for being such a wonderful support tool. I have really made some wonderful friends on here and it has made this process one of personal growth. I really do love you all!

So I got all mushy on you, didn't I? Sorry.

Now....off to the store to find cute little items for my Hawaii trip. OH I CAN'T WAIT. (I wish we had a sexy little happy face to use here!)

Blessings!

Atkins Chili Recipe

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 large chopped onion

• 6 large garlic cloves, minced

• 2 medium jalapenos, minced

• 2 lbs ground sirloin

• 2-4 Tablespoons chili powder (adjust according to personal taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• pepper to taste

• 1 16oz can diced tomatoes (make sure no sugar added)

• 2 cups chicken broth (again no sugar added)

Atkins Chili Recipe Directions

Heat oil in heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Saute about 8 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add ground sirloin and cook until brown, breaking up meat with a spatula as it cooks. Add chili powder, salt, pepper, and jalapenos to the meat and onions. Stir in died tomatoes and chicken broth.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 and a half hours.

Note: Wear gloves to mince the jalapenos. If you want your Atkin's chili a bit spicy, then mince the seeds and membranes with your jalapenos. If you want your chili milder, then remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos.

Note: Be sure to check that your spices, tomatoes, and broth don't contain added sugar. If they do, you will have to count them as part of your total carbohydrate intake for the day.

Recipe looks good. I am going to try that. Loving the new hair! I sure hope I get approval for my surgery next year with my new job, I am not sure.

You look great! I love the hair!

Your chili recipe sounds a lot like mine except I add one beer and a smidge of cayenne pepper. Since I now live in Texas I have learned that "real" chili has no beans... :biggrin:

LOVE the new 'do'!!! You look great GF! -BG

wow people must make a double take when they see you...very nice!! love reading your blog kepp it up!