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Right. Then it got warm and sunny and I've been outside doing "stuff" with my babies, walking, learning how to Square Foot Garden, and weeding like crazy. Oh, and two different rounds of everyone being sick. That was fun. So, a million weeks later, here I am. I've continued doing weight watchers in the meantime, although I did miss 2 weeks there too, what with the vomit that I was cleaning up on the home front. I can't quite describe how much I love the eTools on weightwatchers.com! It is so helpful to type the food in, and have the computer calculate the points. I started slacking on this, and Phil and I decided to charge me a dollar extra per day that i didn't record my points. Amazing how money motivates! I've only missed 1 day since. I've found that recording my points (which I have NEVER done in any previous weight watchers experience, which may be why I have to keep having them) is a powerful tool of self discovery- I think to myself, "did I seriously eat 45 points today?" And when I make myself type in what I ate, it helps me quit eating for the day, so I won't feel stupid when I am ridiculously over my points. It's the mental game, once again, on thinking that you are not eating as much as you really are. But when you can see it in front of you, in black and white, there is no excusing it. Powerful, whether you are typing it in, writing it in, or whatever. DO IT! I am a believer!

My weight, as of last Wednesday, is:

189.4

Yes, I am excited!!!!! I am now in territory that I don't remember being in. Ever. Pants are starting to fit that I bought as "goal" pants (yes, I do that.) that I have never worn before. All I can say is, weight watchers works. Love it! I am seriously grateful for it. Anyway, enough gushing! Happy and Healthy eating to all!

Um, Yeah. . .

So, where was week 3? In all fairness, I was out of town, where I ate high-fat, cream-soup based casseroles all week- delicious, and hugely bad for me. I've been home for many days, however, so I have no good excuse for not posting, but I do have some news. It is this: I totally broke down, bit the bullet and RE-joined WEIGHT WATCHERS! After the cream-soup week, I was feeling like I seriously needed some help (in out-of-control land) and I know weight watchers works for me. SO- for anyone that is interested, I found that the Monthly Pass is definitely the best deal. It costs $39.99 a month, which is the cheapest rate you'll find, but it also cuts out the joining-fee, AND it includes eTools. And, eTools is amazing! It is allowing me to still cook and know the points EASILY of what I am eating! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I can't really describe how helpful and easy it is, or how much it is working for me-even better than weight watchers worked for me before! My weight, after a crazy week, but then a couple of days on weight watchers is:

196.8

Here is a yummy and easy recipe that I got off of the Hungry Girl website. Check the site out if you've never been. It is full of awesome, healthy or changed up recipes. Some of them are full of artificial sweeteners and fat-free cheese, which I am not a huge fan of, but there are tons of good ones with more normal ingredients. A huge resource, one way or the other. I made this meal last night with some roasted potatoes, and it was really good. The barbecue sauce is on the mild side of things, which helped the 3 year old to love it. Happy and Healthy Eating to all!

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

1 1/2 lbs raw boneless skinless lean chicken breasts

1 cup canned tomato sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

2 tbsp plus 2 tsp brown sugar (not packed)

2 tbsp plus 2 tsp cider vinegar

2 tsp garlic powder

Optional: red pepper flakes to taste

Place all ingredients except chicken in crock pot. Stir until mixed. Add chicken adn coat well with the sauce.

Cover and ocok on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours until chicken is fully cooked.

Remove all the chicken adn place it in a bowl. Shred each piece using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot, and mix well with the sauce. YIELDS: 7 servings

NUTRITION FACTS: 1/2 cup serving equals: 149 calories, 1 g fat, less than .5 g fiber, 22.5 g protein-- POINTS value: 3