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Thought I would check in this evening, How is everyone doing? I'm doing well, Thank you. Got to thinking today, yes I know, Please don't think.......thats also what I was thinking this afternoon when I was trying to get my new iphone to sync.... Gadgets!!! hard to figure them out but hard to live without them. Ha.... !! Back to why I was checking in, I sometimes struggle as many of you do to get my water in and I know that I've touched base on this quite often, but folks its a very important part of everyday life to get in the necessary amounts of water that our bodies need. Sometimes, I don't get it in myself. However, I do try. And thats why I've decided to touch base again this evening.
I just found a Coupon this evening for some crystal light. Yes you can add this to your water, or sugar free hawaii punch flavors to your water. This will get you to drinking your water and give you a treat as well. So there you have an alternative to water.... What do you think? I thought you might enjoy this. Just a reminder.....Oh I think I'll go grab a bottle of water from the fridge......
Guess tomorrow is hump day. We'll be getting ready to go on the down side of the week. Gearing up for Saturday..Woo Hoo. We just live for the weekends don't we.
I'll go for now, I certainly hope you enjoy the rest of your evening.
Tah Tah for now....
Love you guys, and thank you again so much for following me.
:)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
I've Returned from Trip
Happy Sunday to all... Hope your doing well. We returned safely, I had planned on taking in a few things that I wanted to do, but most of the time, My things always seem to hit the back burner. Oh well, one of these days.... I have came to the conclusion that I will start talking to myself on my computer. I can at least get my conversation in without being cut off... Huh sound familiar???? I'm sure this happens to all.
Well This morning I made me a smoothie with 1 cup of diabetic dannon yogurt, 1 scoop of protein powder, a few frozen strawberries and some ice. Turned out well. I've managed to get in a good chunk of my protein today. How have you done this morning?
Do you have plans today? I think I'm just going to hang out here and play around on tweeking my blog a bit, what do you think about the new background? I liked it when I first changed it, but I feel its a little bit too busy. Then I want to take my blog buttons that I have on the side and put them side by side. I don't know how to do that so I'm going to have to tinker a bit and see if I can figure out how to do that.
Thought I had figured it out but my thinking just doesn't work sometimes. It backfired. I did receive some good information from one of my frequent Blogs that I visit Mommy D's website she is really good. She knows her stuff. Thank you Mommy D.
We touched on Empowerment yesterday thought we would touch base on Willpower this is something we all have challenges with. It takes everyone having support behind us to sometimes keep us in line.The right kind of support. Positive, Someone that will tell you like it is, not what you want to hear. Please read it and let me know what you think.
Tah Tah for now
Lisa
Well This morning I made me a smoothie with 1 cup of diabetic dannon yogurt, 1 scoop of protein powder, a few frozen strawberries and some ice. Turned out well. I've managed to get in a good chunk of my protein today. How have you done this morning?
Do you have plans today? I think I'm just going to hang out here and play around on tweeking my blog a bit, what do you think about the new background? I liked it when I first changed it, but I feel its a little bit too busy. Then I want to take my blog buttons that I have on the side and put them side by side. I don't know how to do that so I'm going to have to tinker a bit and see if I can figure out how to do that.
Thought I had figured it out but my thinking just doesn't work sometimes. It backfired. I did receive some good information from one of my frequent Blogs that I visit Mommy D's website she is really good. She knows her stuff. Thank you Mommy D.
We touched on Empowerment yesterday thought we would touch base on Willpower this is something we all have challenges with. It takes everyone having support behind us to sometimes keep us in line.The right kind of support. Positive, Someone that will tell you like it is, not what you want to hear. Please read it and let me know what you think.
Tah Tah for now
Lisa
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Oohhh Its Cool..outside
Dear Friends,
I'm blogging to let you know that I am currently over in Middle Tn, inside a motel that we stay at, when my husband wants to go and check on his cameras These cameras attach to a tree so that he can capture pictures of his deer (4) legged friends. It's a bit cool over here. After the beautiful and warm few days that we had been enjoying, I must say I was getting a wittle bit used to. We didn't bring jackets. Huh! tough it out? or go buy one. No I'll stay here wheres it warm inside.
By the time hubby gets to walking to check out his cameras, he will be warmed up. Besides, I need to check in with you! Also check out some of the deals going on at Kroger, as I have spotted one across the street. (hehe) I actually knew it was here. You know me.
Well everyone, how has your journaling been going, Have you been keeping it up? How about eating well? Drinking your water, taking your supplements? Check, Check, Check, and Check.....Good for you... I'm so proud of you.. (and me)
I've found something that I thought I should share with you. I know this read was good for me. Its on Empowerment we all need resources such as these, I pulled this link from a website that I frequent and have friended Kaye on facebook. She is an inspiration to us all that have/haven't had the surgery. And if you haven't clicked on to follow me, Please do so if you like my blog. I love the company. I'm also on facebook under Lisa Simmons (chattanooga) should you like to friend me there. Come on over, we'll also chat about couponing..... deals etc. I'll be updating My Favorite Deals page on facebook soon. Until then, I'll post some deals I'm working on in my page up top for deals I'm working on .
Well I'm off for now. Enjoy your weekend. Supposed to be beautiful.
Tah Tah for Now.
Lisa
I'm blogging to let you know that I am currently over in Middle Tn, inside a motel that we stay at, when my husband wants to go and check on his cameras These cameras attach to a tree so that he can capture pictures of his deer (4) legged friends. It's a bit cool over here. After the beautiful and warm few days that we had been enjoying, I must say I was getting a wittle bit used to. We didn't bring jackets. Huh! tough it out? or go buy one. No I'll stay here wheres it warm inside.
By the time hubby gets to walking to check out his cameras, he will be warmed up. Besides, I need to check in with you! Also check out some of the deals going on at Kroger, as I have spotted one across the street. (hehe) I actually knew it was here. You know me.
Well everyone, how has your journaling been going, Have you been keeping it up? How about eating well? Drinking your water, taking your supplements? Check, Check, Check, and Check.....Good for you... I'm so proud of you.. (and me)
I've found something that I thought I should share with you. I know this read was good for me. Its on Empowerment we all need resources such as these, I pulled this link from a website that I frequent and have friended Kaye on facebook. She is an inspiration to us all that have/haven't had the surgery. And if you haven't clicked on to follow me, Please do so if you like my blog. I love the company. I'm also on facebook under Lisa Simmons (chattanooga) should you like to friend me there. Come on over, we'll also chat about couponing..... deals etc. I'll be updating My Favorite Deals page on facebook soon. Until then, I'll post some deals I'm working on in my page up top for deals I'm working on .
Well I'm off for now. Enjoy your weekend. Supposed to be beautiful.
Tah Tah for Now.
Lisa
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Brown Bag Lunches
Eating Healthy? I'm giving it my best shot by packing mine and my husbands lunches/breakfast daily. Not only do I eat healthier by doing this but also save on the average $5-8 per meal per person. Calculate that savings. Go with a medium of $6.00 x5 = $30.00 for me and $6.00 x 5 =$30.00 for hubby. That's $60 bucks a week, Just for lunches, Now calculate the breakfast $3.00 per person per day=$18.00 or $36.00 for the 2 of us. Grand total saved per wk just on breakfast/lunch $96.00 for the wk.
Studies are finding that people are beginning to go back to brown bagging their lunches, due to being able to eat what we choose and not that of what is available on a restaurants menu. Some only have a minimum selection. Yesterday I just read where some schools are getting involved by starting with local farmers. click on this link and read what this school is doing.
Also, most schools are trying to cut back on physical activities such as gym (pe) that we used to participate in as children. Yes they have sports, but this is not like the physical exercises, etc. that our coaches used to routinely make us go through daily. In other words getting in fit.
By using coupons and matching them up with some of the deals that are posted on the boards you will start to stockpile some of the staples that are used by your family on a weekly basis, and save quite a bit of money. Pull out the cookbooks and start seeing what you can prepare for your family. Make it a family affair to get everyone involved. Cook together, eat together, then get out and do some exercise together. You don't have to join the gym for the extra expense. Get out and walk the nature trails or your neighborhood. Give it a try, do some research and start getting healthier and start saving your family money.
I'm so glad I made the choice to have the bariatric surgery, It was so good. Yes it was tough and is still tough to maintain the loss and eating habits that keep me from returning to my previous lifestyle. I don't ever want to go back there. I love my new lifestyle. I just need to get myself pulled back together and do more exercising.
If you should need some help with couponing or I can be of support on some tips that helped me with my surgery journey. Please send me an email.
Tah Tah for Now, It's thursday and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Lisa
Studies are finding that people are beginning to go back to brown bagging their lunches, due to being able to eat what we choose and not that of what is available on a restaurants menu. Some only have a minimum selection. Yesterday I just read where some schools are getting involved by starting with local farmers. click on this link and read what this school is doing.
Also, most schools are trying to cut back on physical activities such as gym (pe) that we used to participate in as children. Yes they have sports, but this is not like the physical exercises, etc. that our coaches used to routinely make us go through daily. In other words getting in fit.
By using coupons and matching them up with some of the deals that are posted on the boards you will start to stockpile some of the staples that are used by your family on a weekly basis, and save quite a bit of money. Pull out the cookbooks and start seeing what you can prepare for your family. Make it a family affair to get everyone involved. Cook together, eat together, then get out and do some exercise together. You don't have to join the gym for the extra expense. Get out and walk the nature trails or your neighborhood. Give it a try, do some research and start getting healthier and start saving your family money.
I'm so glad I made the choice to have the bariatric surgery, It was so good. Yes it was tough and is still tough to maintain the loss and eating habits that keep me from returning to my previous lifestyle. I don't ever want to go back there. I love my new lifestyle. I just need to get myself pulled back together and do more exercising.
If you should need some help with couponing or I can be of support on some tips that helped me with my surgery journey. Please send me an email.
Tah Tah for Now, It's thursday and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Lisa
Monday, February 14, 2011
❤❤❤Happy Valentine's Day❤❤❤
Good morning All you Valentine's...... Will you be my valentine today????? Remember as a child getting your valentines ready for class? Decorating the bags/boxes to receive your class valentines in. Then going by the list that your teacher sent home checking off everyones name, including your own to make sure everyone received a valentine. I often wondered when I got to class if I would have any. I was always a in secure one. The classroom mom's were the best and I know they still are today.
Decorating the classrooms, making the cupcakes, cookies, punch, oh how the valentines have changed since we were young, now you can create them 3d. using scrapbooking ideas, stamping, even searching the internet for cute ideas. Who would have imagined that today we would be searching the internet for ideas rather than using our minds, or looking in magazines for ideas. We still use our creative minds, review our magazines, but I would say close to 80% or higher many ideas come from searching/surfing.
Which leads to what I have found over the weekend and couldn't wait to give to my hubby this morning... Oh it was so clever. And I had made them before years ago. But thought I would renew the idea. I went out to the internet after finding these at walgreens and made my own, but wanted to get these just because I had some RR (register rewards) that I was going to loose. I'm sorry for some reason my scanner wasn't cooperating this morning I couldn't adjust/crop the image. But you should be able to get the picture. These were .99 cents at walgreens.
You can pick up a regular hershey's candy bar then search google for a free candy bar wrapper template and then put your own wording on it
Decorating the classrooms, making the cupcakes, cookies, punch, oh how the valentines have changed since we were young, now you can create them 3d. using scrapbooking ideas, stamping, even searching the internet for cute ideas. Who would have imagined that today we would be searching the internet for ideas rather than using our minds, or looking in magazines for ideas. We still use our creative minds, review our magazines, but I would say close to 80% or higher many ideas come from searching/surfing.
Which leads to what I have found over the weekend and couldn't wait to give to my hubby this morning... Oh it was so clever. And I had made them before years ago. But thought I would renew the idea. I went out to the internet after finding these at walgreens and made my own, but wanted to get these just because I had some RR (register rewards) that I was going to loose. I'm sorry for some reason my scanner wasn't cooperating this morning I couldn't adjust/crop the image. But you should be able to get the picture. These were .99 cents at walgreens.
You can pick up a regular hershey's candy bar then search google for a free candy bar wrapper template and then put your own wording on itBee Creative.... Suggestions:
Coupon for: Bubble bath
Massage
Candlelight dinner
Movie night
Free Babysitter
Dinner Reservations at your favorite diner
Or Invitation at your place x-time x-date
Etc. you get the picture.
Have fun with it, Enjoy your time with each other. Love is in the air, To make it work everyone has to give a bit.
Love You
❤❤❤Happy Valentine's Day❤❤❤
Tah Tah for Now
Lisa
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Pre-Valentines Eve~!~~~~
Happy Pre-Valentines day!.. Hubby came in and surprised me with not only 1 bouquet of flowers but 2.
(1) small pot of minature roses and (2) a pot of Yellow tulips and of course he was covering everything, even though he knows I can't do candy, he brought me a chocolate peanut butter heart. I really think that he picked it up for him. (lol)
Then he asks where I would like to go eat. (olive garden) he suggests. He knows that I love their unlimited salad bowl. So he talked me into going so I asked him if I could stop by rite aid for the coffee deal that was still going on. Sure we can do that. He knows that I don't go anywhere without my coupon bag. As we were pulling into the parking lot my youngest son called and wanted to know if we wanted to go out and eat with him and his girlfriend. So we changed our plans and went with them.
Outback it was, they ordered the works, appetizers, steak tea, etc. And the bread they bring out. Is to die for. My husband slices a piece and slides it over to me, Now I am going on 5 years post op. And he knows that Bread and I don't do well together. (toasted) is one thing but fresh bread. Well lets just say it doesn't go anywhere once It enters into my stream. So I politely slide it back over to him and tell him he can have my slice, I don't believe I want any today.
Then the waiter comes by to refill the glasses and notices that I don't need a refill on my water glass, and asks "mam" is there something wrong with your drink? Now I learned after I first had my surgery, that if you don't order a drink it confuses the waiter/waitress. They just don't understand the concept of you not being able to eat/drink the same time. So I have to explain, and my son's girlfriend keeps looking at me as to why wasn't I indulging on the appetizers. I did eat (1) french fry and about 2 slices of the blooming onion. My husband then asks why I wasn't eating. He knows why he just doesn't get it sometimes.
So I told him, I'm saving my space for the meal, grilled chicken with fresh steamed vegetables. So when the meal comes and they dig in and finish before I have. I asked the waiter if I could have a box to take the rest home. I will have it for supper. Yeah Right!!!!! I rarely ever get to eat it for left overs, when my boys see something from a restaruant in the fridge, they know its my left overs and theres enough to give them a taste. So this evening I fooled them, and jumped and grabbed it before they hit the kitchen. They were devastated. But MOM.... sorry boys. Well that was my evening. I certainly hope you enjoy your evening with your sweetie. Happy Pre-Valentines day. Also here is free code to redbox for you to use on your way to work in the morning. Pick up a girlie movie for your sweetie, better get it on your way to work, or log on and pre-rent it to be picked up at the redbox use
"bemine" or here is one that is good today according to some of the boards that I frequent quite often " FEB7MOVIE"
(1) small pot of minature roses and (2) a pot of Yellow tulips and of course he was covering everything, even though he knows I can't do candy, he brought me a chocolate peanut butter heart. I really think that he picked it up for him. (lol)
Then he asks where I would like to go eat. (olive garden) he suggests. He knows that I love their unlimited salad bowl. So he talked me into going so I asked him if I could stop by rite aid for the coffee deal that was still going on. Sure we can do that. He knows that I don't go anywhere without my coupon bag. As we were pulling into the parking lot my youngest son called and wanted to know if we wanted to go out and eat with him and his girlfriend. So we changed our plans and went with them.
Outback it was, they ordered the works, appetizers, steak tea, etc. And the bread they bring out. Is to die for. My husband slices a piece and slides it over to me, Now I am going on 5 years post op. And he knows that Bread and I don't do well together. (toasted) is one thing but fresh bread. Well lets just say it doesn't go anywhere once It enters into my stream. So I politely slide it back over to him and tell him he can have my slice, I don't believe I want any today.
Then the waiter comes by to refill the glasses and notices that I don't need a refill on my water glass, and asks "mam" is there something wrong with your drink? Now I learned after I first had my surgery, that if you don't order a drink it confuses the waiter/waitress. They just don't understand the concept of you not being able to eat/drink the same time. So I have to explain, and my son's girlfriend keeps looking at me as to why wasn't I indulging on the appetizers. I did eat (1) french fry and about 2 slices of the blooming onion. My husband then asks why I wasn't eating. He knows why he just doesn't get it sometimes.
So I told him, I'm saving my space for the meal, grilled chicken with fresh steamed vegetables. So when the meal comes and they dig in and finish before I have. I asked the waiter if I could have a box to take the rest home. I will have it for supper. Yeah Right!!!!! I rarely ever get to eat it for left overs, when my boys see something from a restaruant in the fridge, they know its my left overs and theres enough to give them a taste. So this evening I fooled them, and jumped and grabbed it before they hit the kitchen. They were devastated. But MOM.... sorry boys. Well that was my evening. I certainly hope you enjoy your evening with your sweetie. Happy Pre-Valentines day. Also here is free code to redbox for you to use on your way to work in the morning. Pick up a girlie movie for your sweetie, better get it on your way to work, or log on and pre-rent it to be picked up at the redbox use
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Georgous Day!
Oh what a wonderful Morning, Oh what a beautiful (gorgeous) Day! I'm so happy to see you.... Sunshine is heading your way...... Remember these lines? Isn't it a wonderful day? Making plans for your sweetheart?
Don't forget.... Or you will be in the dog house.... It really doesn't take much to please us. Just a little luv, appreciation. A look here and there. You know the one that you used to give when you first fell in luv?
Well what are your plans? You can do lots of things that don't cost a arm and a leg. First of all, If she has an email send her a free greeting card via email. Or search the Internet and create her a greeting card with your wording on it and print it off. Me. I don't do candy. so something personal that I created is really special. On valentines day, plan on cooking a meal at home. Go to your freezer, pull out a meat prepare it by marinating it. With the weather still supposed to be pretty Monday, Plan on grilling out. Cut up some vegetables and grill them or get a steamer bag and cook them in the microwave. Or bake a potato. Or you could surprise her with a pot of spaghetti.
Especially this week, If you have a bi-lo they have spaghetti on sale b1g1 so for 2 packages for the price of 1. You can use 1 for now save one for later, Pick up a couple of jars of Bertolli sauce, it is on sale this week too. For less than $4.00 you can make spaghetti. Take some loaf bread, butter it and sprinkle it with garlic powder and put it in the oven to toast. Then for desert, pick up some strawberries, and cool whip. simple.....yet cheap.
Besides when you tell her you bought the b1g1 deals and saved money, she will love you that much more. MMMMmmmm!! This sounds good now. Might be what I have today.
Or jump over to my recipe tab and take a gander there might be something over there you can make or send me an email, I'll try and find you something wonder.
Tah Tah for now. Enjoy this Gorgeous Day!
Lisa
Don't forget.... Or you will be in the dog house.... It really doesn't take much to please us. Just a little luv, appreciation. A look here and there. You know the one that you used to give when you first fell in luv?
Well what are your plans? You can do lots of things that don't cost a arm and a leg. First of all, If she has an email send her a free greeting card via email. Or search the Internet and create her a greeting card with your wording on it and print it off. Me. I don't do candy. so something personal that I created is really special. On valentines day, plan on cooking a meal at home. Go to your freezer, pull out a meat prepare it by marinating it. With the weather still supposed to be pretty Monday, Plan on grilling out. Cut up some vegetables and grill them or get a steamer bag and cook them in the microwave. Or bake a potato. Or you could surprise her with a pot of spaghetti.
Especially this week, If you have a bi-lo they have spaghetti on sale b1g1 so for 2 packages for the price of 1. You can use 1 for now save one for later, Pick up a couple of jars of Bertolli sauce, it is on sale this week too. For less than $4.00 you can make spaghetti. Take some loaf bread, butter it and sprinkle it with garlic powder and put it in the oven to toast. Then for desert, pick up some strawberries, and cool whip. simple.....yet cheap.
Besides when you tell her you bought the b1g1 deals and saved money, she will love you that much more. MMMMmmmm!! This sounds good now. Might be what I have today.
Or jump over to my recipe tab and take a gander there might be something over there you can make or send me an email, I'll try and find you something wonder.
Tah Tah for now. Enjoy this Gorgeous Day!
Lisa
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