Good Monday To All,
Well, well, well a good weekend was had by all.
Oat- I'm so glad you enjoyed the baby shower and the company of friends. Your right about those mansions, just too much to clean, heat and cool. Give me a tiny cozy shack any day. Enjoy your 2 days off friend.
uclr- Welcome back! So glad you found your way back to us. From here on it's nothing but positive baby.
Inked- Thanks for the weekend wishes, how about you, did you have a good weekend?
Ags- I will keep those quotes coming just for you neighbor. So glad you had a beautiful weekend, but where's the Tortilla Soup recipe? My next project is to make my own broth, both beef and chicken, so I can have more control of the sodium. Made chicken the other day and it was awesome! I must invest in a fat separator though so it's a lot less mess.
O.K. as for me I had a good day yesterday, stayed OP. My exercise for the day was washing windows. My arms are like rubber bands this morning, UGH! Why Oh Why are kitty and puppy boogers so hard to get off the windows. I almost had to use a straight edge razor.
My most exciting positive was figuring out my all-in-one printer I bought about 4 years ago. I bought it for the specific reason that it scanned and printed slides and 35mm negatives. It took me almost 4 years to figure the slide thing out and now I finally figure out how to scan negatives and actually get a positive image and not just an image of a negative strip. It is so awesome, now I can scan my little heart out and burn things to dvd/cd for safe keeping. My new next project! I have 20 rolls of film just from my wedding alone. Whew, I'm gonna be busy!
Ags, here's your quote of the day!"When your through changing, your through!"
Goood Monday Morning !!
Learn I am so glad to see you are up and about today!! I thought I could see you crystal clear this morning it is those clear shiny windows!! That is such a blessing to get your exercise in and to be able to see the results in more than one way!! :-) Good for you on that Printer I have the hardest time figureing things out but determination will make you succeed !! Good Job girl!!!!!
Ags.. No fair bragging on that mouth watering Chicken Tortilla soup with out sharing the recipe !! Come on girl give up since you didn't share a bowl with us !! :-) This thread is so exciting to me to finally find some friends that cook and do it the healthy way !! I have found my home !!!
Uclr... So glad to meet you here .. I am the new one but I am here to stay to be one of the old ones ... Sure hope you had a blessed weekend .. Sure hope to see you posting alot more ... Hope you have a blessed day today!!
Ink.... Hope your weekend wa s full of positives ... :-) Will be watching for your post to see what you did exciting!!
Come on Chickies I want to challenge all of you that read the thread to jump on that keyboard and share a positive with us .. Just saying Hi is a positive for us !!!
Today is my saturday so I am going to enjoy .. Already have dish washer running and laundry going .. Will vacume this morning and dust .. Then I am heading to a little burger joint called Moo Yah for lunch .. Its not WW friendly but I have figured out what I can eat and still be with in my points ... :-) I plan for this place once a month ..
My positive for today is I get to spend the day with my hubby we always have so much fun no matter what we do ..
I will be back later to see what every one else is up to !!
Just remember to stay focused today and give it your all .. Lets make today count in as many ways as we can !!!
Hugs & Blessings.. Oatmeal
Good Morning ladies! Looks like everyone had a good weekend.
Learn- I'm usually good with mechanical thins but printers always stump me. I still have the one I bought in 2006 in the box because I dread trying to hook it up.
Oatmeal- Thank you. I plan to relax plenty on my cruise. I also like to cook and it was a challenge trying to cook healthier meals for myself at first but now I'm really good at it. I 'll start sharing my recipes also.
Ags-Sounds like you had a great day. I always try to start off my day with some quality time with the Lord and it sets the tone of the day when I do.
Ladies I'm taking the big suitcase and I'm sure I can fit you all in I was really luck to find the cruise...it was unbelievably inexpensive and because it leaves from my state no big airfare. It'll be nice to get away for a week and relax. I had a really good weekend and I'm right on track for my eating and exercise. I've started exercising twice a day, 5 days a week as of last week and so far it's been great.
Okay..I'm off to my internship. Have a good day ladies
Fungirl.. I will be looking forward to your recipes also .. :-)
Its been a fun day today ..
Looking forward for the cold front to blow in tonight !!! Cool weather Yessssssssssssssss!!! Will be nice its 90 degrees with 82% humidity ... ready for cooler weather ..
I want to do some baking tomorrow !! :-)
I will check in at bed time !! Eat a healthy dinner !! :-)
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.....
Just wanted to share this quote with yall!!!
I like it, I'm adding it to my notebook I keep all my quotes in.
Thank you Oat!
By the way you said your getting a cold front tomorrow, where abouts do you live and can you share it with me down here in FL. I would love to open some windows, air out the house and get rid of these $550.00 electric bills.
Learn you are a bright and shining star ********
Yes w e got a cold front in Texas last night its only 74 this am ... They say the cold front is not all the way through we will see ..
Those high power bills have been tough for so many this year ..
How are you doing with your back ? You have sure been in my prayers ... I have had my issues and surgery with mine .. My heart goes out to you ..
Ag...
Where are you girl !! Sure do miss your blast of Positive !!!! I been looking through my WW recipes thinking of making some Taco soup as soon as it cools off .. that is some good soup .. :-) Hope your week is off to a good start !!!
Hotwings...
Hope your week is going weell for ya !! Just wanted you to know your missed !!
UCLR.... Hope your exercise plan is rolling right along for ya !!
I know I need to get more exercise into my weekly routine ..
Ink.. Hope your new job is all that you expected and more ..
Let us know how its working out for ya !! :-)
GGirl..... Doing something nice for your self is so important I agree.. I have always tried to be my own best friend .. You will always go the extra mile for your best friend!!!
Fungirl.... Hope you have a awesome trip!!! Prayers & hugs go with you!!!
Nooch... How is your week going ??
My positive for today is ... We will be meeting my inlaws this morning .. It is always good to see family .. They have Dr appointments and we are so blessed here in the USA that we can get Dr appointments when we need them and not put on a waittig list !! We a re blessed !!!
I just wanted to share another quote I have in my positive journal I keep .....
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You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.
Sorry I missed yesterday, it was a late night that I was not aware of, soooo surprise, surprise. To late and tooo tired when I got home, so if was off to beddie bye for me. I did dream that I was posting on 3fc Positive's thread. LOL LOL Praise the Lord!!
My positive for me today is that I joined the challenge of the biggest loser at work and I am off to a good start. The veggie pizza and the spicy chicken tortilla soup helped. Now everybody at work wants to recipe. Ummmmm, the pot is over 200 big ones, maybe I will share the recipe after the two months is up. LOL LOL I mean it is a contest!! Right??????
Yeah Learn, keep em' coming babe. Day before yesterday's is my favorite so far. And the day before that was really good too, well hot dang, they all are just good. Learn, way to go on the still learning process, not you've got that printer down pat. Now can you figure out how to make mine stop pronting, it just keeps going and going and going. I must have 60 copies of that recipe now!!! HELP!!!!!
Oats enjoy your fun day with hubby, that is always big fun. I will post the recipe (WW) this evening. It really was a hit here. Your quote was awesome too. I am going to start posting them around the house si wherever I look will be positive thoughts in my FACE!!!!
Fun, I will be waiting to get packed in your case and I promise I will be quite.
Learn, they just keep getting better and better, landing among the stars, just awesome, it made my mouth drop open, love that half full glass.
DAng Oats, that was the bomb. You and Learn are on point with these quotes. I am just a smiling. Okay, I am starting a journal as well, great idea ladies.
Another positive for the day for me, I ate one of my breakfasr burrito's I made ahead and after freezing it was still darn good. Secon I have already made my lunch for the day and it is a very healthly chicken salad. I am soo excitied with myself, I just do not know what to do.
Well babies, will check in later, this will not be a late day!!!! YAY!!!!!!!
hugs, love and blessings,Ags
Last edited by colormerd47; 09-22-2009 at 01:13 PM.
1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1 (14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups thawed frozen mixed veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, corn and red bell pepper)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup chopped chicken breast (I used Rotisserie chicken) saves time
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
12 baled tortilla chips, crumbled
1. Combine the tomatoes, broth, veggies, water and cumin in a large stock pot, (that is what I use) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the veggies are tender, about 10 to maybe 15 minutes.
2. Stir in the chicken and cook until heated through, 2 minutes or so. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Top each serving with 3 of the tortilla chips and serve. I always add extra cilantro for topping too. For more heat add red pepper flakes, I did.
Okay Positive Chicks,
There it is, the recipe just as I promised. Now I like spicy for sure, so I bumped it up a notch with Chili paste and also added garlic paste to my taste buds tingled. WooooHaaa!!! Enjoy ladies.
Last edited by colormerd47; 09-22-2009 at 08:27 PM.
Good Morning !!
Today is another gift I am alive and blessed !! This is the first day of my work week .. I know its going to be a tough day we have people out of vacation so we will be short handed ... I am all powered up and ready to make it the best day possible ..
My positive for today is that I have my meals planned out and I plan to go to the lake to walk after work before I even come home today ....
I know for me I have to plan a head to be successful in alot of areas of my life .. I am committed to posting here every morning and every night before bed.... It helps me to start focus on a positive note and to close on a positive note .. I know this is part of the key to my success ..
Ag, Lean,Ink, Hot wings, Ggirl, Nooch, Uclr, and to any of you that just read the thread .. Grab a hold of today and make a difference in your life today ..You only have this day once in your life so make it count!!! Hugs & Blessings to all of you .. You can be successful one step at a time!! The little thingss count and they do add up!!!!
Ag..thanks for the recipe !!! Will share one soon!!
Learn if you have any good ones send them my way!!
"Take charge of your mind and begin to fill it with
healthy, positive, and courageous thoughts."
Hey All,
I am going to be M.I.A. for a few days at a time due to my wonderful irresponsible sister not paying the internet/phone bill for over 3 months and her not telling me until it was shut off. I am having to use the library computer for now. I'm not sure how long this will last, because I am not paying the bill for her. The last time she did this I was without for 4 months. I in the mean time will stay OP and walk when my aching back will allow. I miss you gals already.
Have a great couple of days and remember...
Guardrails Up & Looking Up! Oh, and also remember never trust your siblings to honor their share of the bills.
It has been a good day for me today and that's my positive.
I like that Oats, You only have this day once in your life, so make it count!!! How sweet and simple but sooo profound.
Learn, oh my, I am going to miss you so much.......hope I can make it. I will be checking in everyday to see if you are back. I will pay the bill for her, if it gets you back here!!!!
CJ, is your hair blowin' in the wind???? Miss you much!!!!
Well to all who are not here today, love ya and miss ya. Stop by soon!!!!!
Love hugs and blessings,
Ags
Last edited by colormerd47; 09-23-2009 at 08:14 PM.
Hi everyone! I'm in Bristol, VA, headed up I-81 toward PA tomorrow. It's been a great trip thus far, I was very lucky and missed the horrible rain and floods that plagued TN. I spent awhile in Chattanooga, TN and left there about noon today.
Thanks for the shout-out, Ags. I miss everyone. CJ
Hey ladies ! Just a quick stop by to let you know that I am still keepin the faith - just busy. The last two days I have been plagued by headaches and a general yucky feeling. I am hoping tomorrow will be better! Still watching my calories, but did not make it to the fitness center today - my head was throbbing. Tomorrow I will be going over to my mom & dads to make some sweet pickles with Splenda! They are yummy and really easy to make. I will have to post the recipe - you just keep them in the fridge and they keep up to 9 months. Great way to use up some cucumbers from the garden.
Chat at ya later - I hope all is going well for everyone!
Hello to all the positive peeps out there somewhere in Positive land!!!
Well it seems to be just me today and I am okay with that. Wow, that is a positive for me, I will not stew and whine becasue I am here all alone, because I am never alone. I can remember the time when I would sit and say, oh no, where is everyone, why is no one posting, what is wrong, and beat my self up wondering if I had done something or if for some reason folks had just lost interest. But ohhhhh nooooo not today, stuff happens, folks are busy, everything has it's own time and season and reason, so I am remaining positive and still looking at the glass as half full and not half empty. I will not think of poor little me here all alone, but I will think of positive me, strong me, staying focused me, and doing whatever it takes me to reach my goal of a healthier me, kinder me, more giving me and loving me, for this is my purpose in life, to help, care, share, and serve my God. See I told you, I am never ALONE!!!! As my friend Learn once told me "A strong positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug." Thank you Lord for this Positive Attitude and all the miracles big and small in my life.
Sending out love and kisses to my GateKeeper (Learn), my asst GateKeeper, (Oats) and to all of my loving friends that I have met and come to love here on the Positive Thread. I think of each of yo often, and pray all is well in your lives. Each of you hold a special place in my heart, and let me tell you, I remember each of you all the way back to the first positive thread.
Later Ladies,
Will give another shout out this evening.
Hugs love and blessings,
Ags
Last edited by colormerd47; 09-24-2009 at 01:05 PM.
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I was really luck to find the cruise...it was unbelievably inexpensive and because it leaves from my state no big airfare. It'll be nice to get away for a week and relax. I had a really good weekend and I'm right on track for my eating and exercise. I've started exercising twice a day, 5 days a week as of last week and so far it's been great. 
. I can remember the time when I would sit and say, oh no, where is everyone, why is no one posting, what is wrong, and beat my self up wondering if I had done something or if for some reason folks had just lost interest
. But ohhhhh nooooo not today, stuff happens, folks are busy, everything has it's own time and season and reason
, staying focused me