lori: I hear ya about the heat! It's enough to drain the energy right out of you!

k9krazee: I am a "meat eater" myself, so I have no comment about your life change, LOL . . . but glad to hear that you're eating healthier!!! And congrats on the 10 pounds you've lost!

Almita: 100% whole wheat/whole grain breads are better too because of their fiber content. And we all know what's so great about fiber! It makes us feel fuller faster! Which helps with weight control.

Rachel: You'll never sell me on the "diet" . . . LOL . . . in my opinion, the word diet means that at some point, the "diet" will be over and you'll go back to old ways. That's why I like to say that I've changed my lifestyle. And I have! And over the past 2 years, this way of life that I've changed for myself has become a permanent thing for me - a total lifestyle.

Robin: I know it's hard for you to talk about this, but I'm so glad that you keep coming back!!! Thrilled really! Please just keep it up . . . keep buying that healthy food & making those new recipes. It won't happen overnight, so try to keep realistic expectations . . . just keep walking, eating healthy, and TALKING to us!!! Hang in there sweetie!

Toby's my baby: That lemonade sounds yummy!

Flatcoatluver: I don't know about any soft food recipes . . . Do you like mashed cauliflower? I know some people just love that (I've never tried it but I've heard it's really good).


As for ME . . . LOL . . . today I went to the gym, did arms (biceps & triceps) and then did 30 minutes of cardio. I'm worn out!!! I've done pretty well eating today . . . breakfast - I had a protein shake . . . lunch, I had a chicken & spinach wrap . . . before I went to the gym I had a small bowl of turkey chili . . . and then for dinner I had a grilled steak & corn! Yum!