Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 Dave, here is a really easy Tortilla Soup recipe that my family can't get enough of: Whole Chicken Chicken stock (I use organic but any will work) 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes Large Onion (chopped) Large Green Pepper (chopped) Large jar of Medium salsa baked tortilla chips shredded cheddar cheese Put chicken in a large soup pout and fill with water to about an inch over the top of the chicken. Add onion, green pepper, and bouillon cubes. Boil over medium heat for about two hours or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken from pot and debone it. Add chicken pieces back to pot and replace all of the water that boiled down with chicken stock. Add salsa and cook for another 15 minutes. To serve: Fill bowl with soup, crumble tortilla chips on top and add cheese. (you can add other toppings too but I usually just do chips and cheese)
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Sorry, I was not able to find mine last night. My time was taken up with my fiancé deciding he found someone better and no longer wants to be with me. So between this and the possible job loss my new year is simply stellar. I keep waiting for someone to jump out and tell me "Surprise...you've been punked" or some crud like that. Took everything I had not to call in sick to work today and then go play at Disneyland. And I am still trying not to eat everything with sugar, chocolate, or deep fried that I can get my hands on.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo MLD, I am sooooo sorry to hear that. Remember, the food will not solve the pain, but we are here to listen. Plus it's Friday, so can you do a DL trip at the weekend?
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney No, but I wish I could. He informed me that he had not paid the rent (and where is my share of the rent money??) and so now I am trying to either work with the landlord at covering the full late rent as well as the next months rent at the end of the month, or find a new place quick for my DD and I. Your right food is not the solution, but it sure feels like a quick fix. And if I thought it would help me in not crying this morning while working, then I would totally be stuffing my face regardless of the consequences. Truth to tell, at this moment, all I really want to do is curl up in a ball and figure out what was/is so very wrong with me.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo MLD - it is hard to say as I do not know the full story, but it sounds like the wrong is definately with him. You will be in my positive thoughts this weekend. I hope it all starts to turn around for you. IF you do have comfort food, don't be too hard on yourself. Just try not to make a habit. <<<<<MLD>>>>>
Originally Posted By mele Oh my goodness, MLD, I am so very sorry to hear what is happening to you right now. He is a turd. (And I know you'll hate to hear this but it's better to lose one month's rent now than to have married him and lost a hell of a lot more. Cold comfort, I'm know.) :-(
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I was thinking the same actually, but I thought it is a hard one to take right now.I really hope this can be a great new start for you MLD
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Thank you for letting me say it~ Somehow being able to put it down and getting it out of my head is helping me think a little clearer. And that is a better start then I imagined since last night.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo If it helps, poor it out. Not all men are scum, but I am happy for you to call us scum if that helps ;-) Take care sweet spirit.
Originally Posted By ecdc I'm excited to finally be able to join the weight loss thread! I finally feel confident enough to do it. I've lost 20 lbs since November 1st and want to lose another 60. I certainly don't want to pretend like it will help everyone the way it did me, but what finally worked after everything else failed was reading a book. Michael Pollan's "In Defense of Food." I've never read anything quite like it. And over three or four months, I've now learned to despise fast food and love produce and what Pollan calls "real food" instead of "edible foodlike substances." It's not a diet book; it's a book about how we've changed the way we eat in 100 years and how it's killing us. If you think it could help I'd recommend picking it up. The other key has been a free calorie counter for my iPhone called "Lose It!" I track everything, and it's taken a few months to finally learn to not be shocked at just how many calories are in some foods and how quickly I burn through them. The comments here are great and I hope the suggestions can keep me on the wagon
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight <<"kids are everything, and I would like to see my grand kids one day. So, I am on a mission.">> It was shoe's for me. I love shoes and I would someday like to see my feet. So there, I'm kinda on the same mission. ;-) I went to DL yesterday and I swear , as soonas I walkin through the turnstyle, I get that instant feeling of wanting to eat EVERTHING that I'm going to pass that's delicious down Main St! OMGosh, I walked up and down Main St yesterday pretty much talking tomyself about , why I shouldn't eat anything there. The whole time I was walking in and out of shop's, I was giving myself pep talks about eating healthy vs unhealthy food. I almost collapsed in a heap of drool when I passed my beloved APA's in the candy shop. The smell's were so overwhelming (even moreso when your trying to behave) down Main St with such scrumdillyumptiousness it was almost painful. LOL! I didn't eat anything while I was there though and I am so proud of myself for that.But man O man was it ever a hard challange! WHEW!
Originally Posted By mele Oh, I tried on some sexy shoes last night. I didn't buy any of them but I'm still thinking of them today. (That's my test. It's not an impulse buy if I am daydreaming about things 24 hours later. LOL) Welcome, ecdc! I haven't read Pollan's books in their entirety (too scared) but totally believe in his message. Once you realize how gross that stuff is, it's much easier to give it up.
Originally Posted By mele Just weighed myself and I am back down to my lowest weight (109 lbs. lost!) Thank God. I was feeling pretty "meh" there for awhile. I bought a really sexy red dress last night. This is something I have NEVER done before so I'm feeling really good about it. Of course, the hunt is on for the appropriate undergarments needed to flatten, smooth and squish. LOL (Breathing is for wussies.) We're going to see The Atomic Bombshells (burlesque) on Feb. 12th in Seattle. It'll be our Valentine's Day celebration together (w/o the kid). I can't wait to wear the new dress!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo WElcome aboard ecdc, I have found this group really helpful in the past. Mele - you are awesome, enjoy the red dress and let the good times roll. You have been an inspiration with your loss. LS - isn't being in DL a treat enough ;-)
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight ATTA GIRL Mele, you are doing an amazing job! Keep it up ! You ARE and inspiration! <<Of course, the hunt is on for the appropriate undergarments needed to flatten, smooth and squish. LOL (Breathing is for wussies.)>> LOL! AMEN Mele! DWB, yup yup yup. DL is a treat indeed. But, if I could eat it, I WOULD! LOL
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney You know the phrase "You sure know how to pick 'em?" Apparently this phrase is one I can really own. So not only did my fiancé break it off with me last night (although we are still living together at the moment) he went onto a dating site to actively look for someone new this morning! I am so stunned that I feel like Alice down the rabbit hole. As was pointed out to me earlier, it is better to know all this stuff prior to walking down the aisle. But WOW...my mind is so blown right now, my emotions so raw...and look, it is still only 10am! What more can this day bring???
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Lady Starlight- Want to join me? I feel like eating my way to Disneyland and then all the way through Disneyland....
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight OMGosh MlD! Please email me ASAP! Honey, you are sooo much better off and will find out that him doing this WILL be the best thing that will ever happen toyou!!! It only mean's that something better is comming to you! I SWEAR! Email me!
