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I am a woman on a mission, a lifetime mission, of finally conquering these pounds and transforming into who I am meant to be, a lean and fit woman on the go. I'm a writer at heart, so I'm documenting my journey through my words and actions. Pull up a seat, enjoy and hope it helps you in your own journey as well!

Taking Off the Fatsuit-The Journey of Transformation

THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP



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Rolling with It

Anyone who faces the daunting task of losing weight can attest that it isn't easy to face it down and be the quicker drawer than the temptations of the goodies. But with anything in life, if you believe you can, then you WILL beat it, achieve it, BE IT! I've tried so many fad diets and had two stomach surgeries to tell you today that the BEST way and EASIEST way is to tackle that bull by the horns with a well-rounded, nutritionally sound meal plan. It is a lifestyle and not a temporary solution to a permanent problem. You cannot achieve your goals and dreams without a sensible, long term plan. My plan of choice is the Biggest Loser Nutrition Plan. If you are not familiar with it, find your nearest local bookstore and search for any of their books, from The Biggest Loser Fitness Plan to their cookbook and beyond. They are very informative and will help you reach that dream in the healthiest way possible! Good luck and happy shrinking!

The Beginning

The Beginning
Carla at 540 pounds

A Work In Progress

A Work In Progress
Comparison of the Journey

Carla's Weightloss Ticker

Saturday, May 15, 2010

May 15, 2010

It’s been a while since I last blogged, and it’s been a rollercoaster with my weight. I have stuck to my nutrition plan without fail, but I’ve had some ongoing medical issues where it’s made my weight soar. So, my doctor told me to stop taking that medication and low and behold, my weight started going down again! Thank you Jesus ! Anyway, I tried a new recipe tonight, and it was delicious! So of course I have to share! I of course adapt everything, so I will also include with I did…here goes…enjoy!


Ground Beef with Garbanzo Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 2 garlic cloves, minced (I used ½ c. minced garlic from jar)

• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (you can substitute 1 15 oz can white kernel corn for 1 can garbanzo beans if you want)

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce(I used 1 can of stewed tomatoes instead of sauce and used 1.4 c. water instead of ½ c water)

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 finely chopped bell pepper

• ¾ c. chopped frozen spinach

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Brown beef with onion, bell pepper, spinach and garlic until onion is tender and beef is brown. Add stewed tomatoes, breaking them up into small pieces.

3. Drain fat.

4. Stir in everything else and heat to boiling.

5. Put in a 1 1/2 quart casserole and cover.

6. Bake for 45 minutes.

7. Remove bay leaves.

8. Be sure and stir before serving.



Serve over steamed rice.

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