Life is good...and getting better everyday!!

Officially an "empty nester" learning to adjust to the flexiblity, freedom and carefree life style!!



It's all about me...NOW!! Well, almost!!



Life is good, keep it real!!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Girl's Night Out - YES!!!

GNO – Yes!!
Had a great and well deserved Girl’s Night Out last night with a couple of co-workers. It’s really nice to be able to get away from the office with a couple of people you trust and talk/bitch/gripe about anything, everything or anyone!! LOL!! And KNOW what “happens at the table, stays at the table!!”

It wasn’t all bitching, griping and complaining we did have positive things to say too!! And we did manage a laugh or two!! Ha-ha!!

Laugher is good for the soul!!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Blueberry Smoothie!!

Breakfast…
Good morning to everyone and it is a good morning!! Started out a little rough, had a flat tire, then left my badge to get into the office in the truck with the flat, but it’s all going to be okay. Know why? Well, I’ll tell you why; Blueberry Smoothie, it’s what’s for breakfast!!

1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
½ cup fat free vanilla yogurt
¾ cup 1% milk
2 packages of splenda (or any low cal sweetener)

Blend in a blender

Very filling and very yummy!! You simply must try it…of course, you can use a fruit of your choice!!!
If you like smoothies, you can Google it and there are tons of recipes for all kinds of smoothies…even some with cayenne pepper, think I might have to try that one…just for !!!

Have a great day Living Lighter!!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Eater's Remorse

Eater’s Remorse – ever had it or even know what it is?

Definition of “eater’s remorse” – when you consume food you didn’t want, or the consumption of junk food with no nutritional value, or eat when not hungry then feel remorseful afterwards. (Can you relate?)

Bootsie is sure there are many other definitions that would fall into the “eater’s remorse” category, but you get the idea!! I absolutely hate it when I fall into this trap, because it normally means I’m either bored or frustrated!! And I don’t like being either one!! I try to surround myself with healthy foods, so when I do find myself bored or frustrated there are healthy choices. However, no matter how hard you try sometimes it just doesn’t work and you eat more than you should, even too much healthy food can cause a gain on weigh day. UGH!!!

One of the best ways to help keep the “eater’s remorse” from causing a gain at the scale is, of course not doing it in the first place is the best solution!! However, none of us are perfect and we’re going to goof up sometimes. But, the good news is; exercise can and will help. I know that can be a dirty word!! Maybe you prefer to call it “movement”, just get moving any movement is better than none!! It doesn’t have to be “traditional” exercise, like walking, running, swimming, biking, weight lifting etc…be creative, sweeping, mopping, raking leaves, and even cleaning out a closet can burn calorie or at least get your mind off eating, so that also saves calories!!

So let’s get out there and move and then move some more!!!

Life is good!!