Sunday - 3 Years Ago Today

Exactly 3 years ago today, about 10 minutes ago, my sister called to tell me that my Dad went home to be with the Lord. I fell to my knees and cried for a few minutes, picked myself up and started to pack my things. The 2 1/2 hour trip seemed like a dream and the several hours after we arrived were heart wrenching. I remember it like it was yesterday. But along with those memories, the good memories of my Dad have slowly come back into full focus for me. The little things that he did and said. Those are the memories I cherish and I am beyond grateful that God has given them back to me. So today I am celebrating my Dad's meeting the Lord and my memories of a man that I love beyond measure.

Blessings & Memories,

Magnolia

Friday - Thick-Headed

Yep, thick-headed, that's me. God has been telling me for 2 days that there are certain things that don't deserve me getting upset over. And I'm thick headed and didn't take the hint, well I did, but it didn't last long. So God being persistent, had to keep telling me over and over. Do I finally get it, I'm pretty sure that I did, or at least I hope so this last time.

So what else. Well I've been addicted to Smoked Gouda lately. 2 slices only has 100 calories and I usually eat it with my turkey sandwich at supper time. If you're a cheese freak like I am, try it, I tend to buy the Boar's Head fresh cut from the deli, but you can get it in precut slices. I know that you'll love it. That's it for now. Off to fix some soup tonight after a long workout today. Have a great weekend!

Blessings & Open Minds,

Magnolia

Sunday - Back at Last

Yes, I've been out of touch for a little while, but I'm back. Last week I was out of town on business, which completely wiped me out. Standing at a convention for hours on end, and then dinners with customers can wear you out. I did manage to workout once while I was away, which was no really as much as I wanted to. But on the good side, I didn't eat myself silly either, which would have been really easy with all the food they were serving at lunch and cocktail hour. Thank goodness for small miracles. I did get a bunch of "wow, you look great" and I tried to be humble, hopefully that is the feeling that came across. And when asked how I did it, well I had to tell the truth and say I prayed, a lot. Which by the way, I still do, daily - sometimes hourly! So I hope that in some way I gave God the glory that he so deserves in my "transformation".

So today, it has been back to reality, church, lunch, gym and laundry. I am so thankful for my everyday chores. And of course, I feel much better. My shins didn't bother me today, so maybe I was supposed to take it easy last week. Only God knows and I'm trusting him to let me know what to do.

So what have you been up to in the last couple of weeks?

Blessings & Glad to be Home,

Magnolia

Monday - Accountability

So I said that this blog made me accountable. So I'm going to tell you all that I had candy at work on Thursday of last week. Not a whole day full thank goodness, but some none the less. 4 o'clock rolled around and well what can I say but the Skittles were calling my name and resisting was not in the cards. So what have I done since well I picked myself up and got back on the horse. And prayed of course. So by no means am I perfect. And I just needed to be truthful.
Now onto other things. How about Tim Tebow!!! I love that guy. I love his faith and his ministry. So.....Go Broncos!!!

Blessings,
Magnolia

Wednesday - Back to Work

I've been back at work for the last couple of days and guess what.....you guessed it.....no candy. Yeah!! Praying that the trend that started last year continues this year.

Blessings
Magnolia

Just a Quick recipe

http://caloriecount.about.com/skinny-soup-recipe-r39790

I haven't tried this recipe yet but it looked pretty good. You could easily add some sliced chicken breasts to this with very little added calories.

Have Fun!

Magnolia

Monday - Much Better

I am feeling much better today. Just knowing that all the "bad" food is out of the house and that I haven't eaten it has taken a load off of my shoulders. Just to be clear, I was feeling really rotten about myself and my eating choices lately. I am one of those people that if food is in the house and close at hand, I'm going to eat it. Especially if it's really great bites sized goodies. You/I think that I can eat just one, but oh no, before I know it I've eaten half a dozen bite sized goodies. I will say that God looks out for the goofy (me) and keeps me on track, or should I say keeps my body on track. I know that I did not get back into my pants on my own. I know that it may sound strange to some, but God does work in mysterious and wonderful ways and I am so thankful that he does. So, I am feeling much better today. And just to add to that, I straightened my closet up and did a little time in the gym. Now back to work tomorrow after being off for about 1 1/2 weeks. Can't wait to see how many emails are waiting for me!

Blessings,

Magnolia

2012 - Out With the Old

Yes, out with the old. J and I threw out all of the "bad" stuff that has been hanging around since Christmas. Cookies, cake and leftover munchies. All gone. Thank goodness. We also started this year off with church, a run in the park and of course a trip to Starbucks for some Green Tea Lemonade. Not bad if you add that to J fixing my shower head and me doing 3 loads of laundry. Not so bad if you ask me and it's still early! Not even 7pm yet. Hopefully I can get another bit of energy and mark a couple more things off the "to do" list. Wish me luck!

Blessings & No More Bad Stuff,

Magnolia