I didnt get notifications until i subscribed to the thread.

I think I figured out the subscription thing.

Thanks for the support Deanne and great news about the internet guy! WhoooHooo!!

I just had the yummiest chili. I made it from a recipe i got off of the south beach thread. It's posted for all phases of the diet so I didn't even have to cheat to eat something that good. That was one of my biggest downfalls with WW, I couldn't really eat chili. Well i could but it was like 9 points for a bowl and it just wasn't worth it. I actually got out and roller bladed with my 4 yr old after Kim and I got back from our morning walk. OMG I almost busted my arse several times lol. I am definately out of practice. BUT i will get better.. i promise myself that much

Im actually thinking of getting some roller blades. It would be great to do that on the boardwalk. That sounds like so much fun Kim!!

Where is Karen??

Good for you Kim! That's great! I miss rollerblading so much. Since we moved from Denver to Arizona, I haven't been once. No concrete here.

Post your chili recipe...I'm always looking to add to my collection. I've got a 3pt. one that I make occassionally. It' okay, but not great.

1 pound lean ground beef (10% fat or less)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder ( I used 3, i like it spicey)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (i used whole i'm a chunky girl lol)
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup canned diced chilies
2 tablespoons tomato paste

In a large nonstick skillet cook beef and garlic over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up meat, until browned; drain. Add chilli powder and cumin; stir to combine.

Combine tomatos, beans, onion, chilies and tomato paste in slow cooker; stir in beef mixture. Cover and cook on high until the flavors are blended, 4-5 hours.

I added a cup of tomato juice because it was a bit thick.

Per serving: 142 calories, 5 g fat, 4 grams fiber (this is of course without the tomato juice)

Hey Chicas-
Just saw this on new posts and wondered if I could come shoot the breeze with you all for awhile....
My name is Marie, and I'm from Cali-I'm the mother of 3 girls, and last june I married the love of my life who came from Nashville to be with us and happens to make his living as a country music musician ( singer)- I've gained about 30 pounds since I met him, and I jokingly blame that on all the grits and fried chicken I've been making since his arrival....I'm now using the body for life program and it seems to be working slowly but surely....
I love to be able to converse with some kick-butt ladies who understand that curvy can be killer!

Welcome Marie! Mmmmm grits and fried chicken...I miss home

Hello Marie! Welcome to our little part of the world here at 3FC. Gald to have you! I love your Tinkerbell BTW. Too cute!

Im trying to find companies to send my husbands resume to. We want to stay in the Middle East but his company that he works for is not as good as some others over here. So, I will be posting tonight alot while Im doing this. I hate how hungry I get at night. TV and night time= hunger Oh and internet and night time=hunger. YUCK.

Love,
Deanne

And already on page 2! Can we make it to 4 over the night?

Marie - Welcome in! And of course, curvy can be killer, teehee. (I know of a certain boyfriend, too, who'd be more than disappointed were I to lose some of my... curves )

Okay, I've been thinking of recipes to share, but as I announced in the previous thread, I'm desperately not original in my cooking... So I'll just post a dish I like to make:
- Quinoa
- Add pressed tomatoes, basil and small mushrooms
- Voilą, it's ready

*goes into hiding from the kitchen now*

whats quinoa?

Geez louise--gone for less than 24 hours and it has been a posting frenzy! I don't know if I have time to read it all, let alone post! But that's a good thing! It sounds like many of the Vixens are doing great this week. Woohoo! Thanks for starting a new thread Deanne! At this rate, we will be posting new threads often!

Speaking of rolleblading--I have actually never tried that, but I do like rollerskating. My kids rollerblade--but I never felt as secure trying because the last time I tried to iceskate I nearly killed my knees from falling too many times. And I feared trying rollerblading would do the same thing. But I have heard that it really is easy. Sounds like fun!

I have to run at the moment, but I will be back to post later! Happy day to all my Curvy Vixen friends! Cheers to a great day!

Isn't Quinoa a grain? I could be mistaken...maybe it's pasta.

Theres Karen....finally!! I was wondering where you were. You should try roller blading...its so much fun!!

Love,
Deanne