My Favorite Breakfast

On the days that I lift weights (about 3 days a week), I make myself a yummy protein shake.  It's super easy and -- best of all -- super filling, so it gets me through the whole morning.  I get all of the ingredients at Trader Joe's but I bet you could find them in the healthy food section of just about any supermarket.

Here's the combo:
1 cup of skim milk
1 T psyllium husk (100% fiber)
2 T organic flax seed oil
1 t. vanilla
1 scoop Vanilla flavor Designer Whey protein powder
20 ice cubes

Blend until smoothe.

I usually have this with either:
1 small can V8 juice AND
2 plain whole grain rice cakes and 1 T. peanut butter  OR
1/4 cup almonds

Who needs a "flat belly diet" when you can have a delicious shake instead?  Filling, delicious and nutritious!  Eat this breakfast a few times a week and you'll keep your insides cleaned out for a long, long time! 

How Did You Do It?

That's the first question that everyone asks after they've noticed that I've lost weight.

I wish I could offer an easy answer, but there is no golden ticket.  It's really just a combination of common sense, paying attention, writing things down, reading labels, and exercising -- a lot!

So I decided to share some of the new wisdom I picked up along the way. 

Here's something that helped me tremendously as I planned what to eat each day:

Eat like a KING for breakfast.
Eat like a PRINCE for lunch.
Eat like a PAUPER for dinner. 

Since I love breakfast, I particularly like this rule.  I'll share some of my breakfast secrets in upcoming posts.

May 5: National Prayer Day

I came here tonight to post about my weight loss progress.  But when I logged on, Tracy's blog popped onto my screen.  Exactly two years ago, just five weeks before her final days, she posted this prayer for National Prayer Day, May 5.

You probably know that I'm not particularly "religious."  But I am spiritual, and I do believe in prayer.  So, if you are too, and if you do too, then this is for you, from Tracy:

Dear God: The lady reading this is beautiful, classy and strong, and I love her. Help her live her life to the fullest. Please promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations. Help her shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love. Protect her at all times, lift her up when she needs you the most, and let her know when she walks with you, She will always be safe.

And Dear Tracy:  We know that you are walking with God and will always be safe.  We miss you!

Happy National Prayer Day.

Oh, gosh, and Happy 49th Wedding Anniversary to Mom and Dad!  That's 98 years of pure wedded bliss!