Transformation Butterfly's Journal, 01 Feb 20

Good Morning,

Yes it's the day before Super Bowl and yes the craze has been going on all week in Miami, Florida. Yesterday was the Fast and Furious 9 huge kick off party, unfortunately working people like me could not be there, but I love the movies. I can't wait for this movie opening in May. (Okay enough for the fan out moment and the shameless plug.) It's been raining all night so getting out to walk not on the menu for today. I just got my Fitbit today, so I will be setting it up today. Today is kick of day for military diet. (I am not a fan of diets but I am going to give this a shot to get me kick started as I will transform my food choices over the next forty days.)

I have to admit that I was in a clothing stagnate funk, as I had gotten tired of going into stores and trying on clothes that really didn't flatter my body and made me feel bigger than I was. I thank big girls like Lizzo coming forward and shocking people with her style (granted I don't care for some of her clothing choices), but she showed everyone that big girls can look stylish.

I am a body in transformation right now and I am getting back into looking my best and getting away from the uniform dressing (jeans, black or blue dress pants, shirt, comfortable shoes- boring!!!!) It's true what they say how you dress reflects on how you feel. It's also true that shopping for larger clothing effects the price of your clothing. (More incentive to drop clothing sizes.) I have also purchased clothing that can be altered by a seamstress as I drop the weight. I have been on a movement since spring of last year to transform my clothing. My current rule of thumb is for every new piece I get I give a piece to Goodwill as my clothing is in good condition. (My credit cards are saying hello what happened we where sleeping for 3 years and now you are using us, trust me they will be in hibernation mode real soon but for now I am having fun.) This is a part of me taking care of me as I was busy taking care of everyone else.

I need to hear from my guys really I want to know how many pairs of sneakers you currently have. I have been in conversations with my college son recently about the number of sneakers he must have. (I understand that shoes are guys form of eye candy and I applaud you for styling up your feet, but I also have a question are you caring for your feet when the shoes come off.) Ladies agree that men's feet that are crusty and rusty looking are not sexy in any way. Guys don't be shy speak up and let me hear from you.

Okay for my foodies/Fix It and Forget-t Slow cooker


Chicken in a Pot
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 1/2 - 5 hours

1 lb. carrots
1 small onion diced (I like sweet onions)
10 oz. frozen green bean (I substituted Turnip greens)
3 lbs. of whole quicken, cut into serving pieces w/o skin
2 celery ribs
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
1 tsp of dried basil
1/2 cup water or chicken broth or white cooking wine (Cooking wine is my choice)

1. Place vegetables in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken on top of vegetables.
Add seasonings and water (chicken broth or Wine).
2. Cover Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 3 1/2 - 5 hours.

Serve with rice (parboiled or wild rice)

Yes, I cooked this on Thursday night when I got home at 6 and by 11 pm it was done. (The smell was so amazing that I had dozed off and the smell woke me up. I didn't eat it that late but boxed it up for lunch for Friday and the rest of the week. Amazing taste.

Bon Appetit

88.0 kg Lost so far: 0 kg.    Still to go: 24.5 kg.    Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

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971 kcal

Fat: 29.17g | Prot: 85.80g | Carbs: 99.12g.   Breakfast: Coffee (made from Ground), Grapefruit (Pink and Red), Simply Nature Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, Simply Nature Sprouted 7 Grain Bread. Lunch: StarKist Foods Chunk Light Tuna in Water (Can), Friendly Farms Lowfat Cottage Cheese, Simply Nature Sprouted 7 Grain Bread, Coffee (made from Ground). Dinner: Fit & Active Lite Whipped Topping, Cooked String Beans (from Fresh), Fuji Apples, Banana, Skylark Calf Liver. more...