Family Reunions - What ya going to do? You want to look good, you know your clothes are tighter than they have been in a long time. BUT - you have to show up. It is only family - they love you just the way you are BUT you don't love yourself. Shame seems to drive your every thought and each time the camera is on you you wonder if it will catch the extra rolls that now appear under every shirt you own. Disgusted you chide yourself for letting your weight control your every thought once again.Thus the funny face - thus the cropping of the photo. So is it all about external beauty? Is that what this heart challenge all about? It isn't a get thin become beautiful challenge. Thus the fight to remember that it is health that will let you enjoy life not constant dieting and hating self because of failing.
So folks - the real me has roles, flabby thighs and a desire to become healthy and strong WITHOUT dieting but by exercising and making healthy choice because I am worth it! Now - where is that 7 layer chocolate cake? JUST KIDDING
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I know the drill. I felt self-conscious about pictures too, but I'm so glad I came to our family reunion this year - it was great spending time with you! Your HC commitment has me back on track again. Thanks!
Here's a recipe for a guilt-free goodie you can enjoy any time of year.
Pumpkin Fluff
1 (29 oz.) can pumpkin puree
1 pkg. (4 serving size) sugar-free instant pudding mix*
8 oz. carton (thawed) fat-free whipped topping
Stir (whip) pumpkin puree with pudding mix, then fold in most of the whipped topping. To serve, spoon 1 cup pumpkin fluff into dessert dish, add a dollop of reserved whipped topping & sprinkle with nutmeg. Yummy!
*I forgot to add the best flavor of pudding mix to use is butterscotch, but vanilla works well too. Enjoy! /fmk
Thank-you so very much - It sounds so good!! You looked awesome at the family reunion! Love you.
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