Motivation

I've been eating pretty clean  & exercising for 6 weeks now.  I have been saving motivational quotes & want them all in one place.  So, here they all are! 

  So, my results so far are.... 

-I've lost 10 pounds

-My belly fat is shrinking

-I am not out of breath after walking up the stairs

-I am not feeling depressed with the Winter Blues (S.A.D.)

-My largest pairs of jeans are back in the top of my closet.  That's where they go when they don't fit.  (  I have a rainbow of sizes) I'm such a yo-yo... 

-My ulcerative colitis symptoms have basically diminished.

-Picking out what I'm going to wear is becoming much more enjoyable.  (So I'm not living in sweats & elastic waist pants....)

-I actually feel like doing my hair & make up for the day after my shower.  

  My working out consists of 30-35 minutes on my elliptical 5 days a week, crunches, push ups, planking, & some hand weights. When I first started I just decided to do my elliptical every other day, no matter what!  NO EXCUSES!   After a couple of weeks I was feeling good & desired more exercise... Funny how that works. 

  

Happy Sunday!

SPRING FEAST

   I had a training today for the home based company I'm a consultant with.  It was lots of fun & full of energy!  

  One of the girls in my downline got special recognition on stage today for being in the top 10 in sales among all new consultants.  I was so proud of her.

They showed us our new product line that launches March 1.  I'm really excited about what's new!  I won one of the pieces that I was most excited about them coming out with!!!

 I'm so thankful.  I used it to make dinner tonight & it was AWESOME!

    

 It's ironic that we had our "Spring" launch meeting today because It's still frigid cold here, not Spring like at all.     I'm hunkered down in my bed with my heated mattress pad cranked up on high.

 I hope you're staying safe & warm!  God bless, Jamie 

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I'm a Maxxanista, are you?

I LOVE TJ Maxx!  I try to go there at least once a month to get my fix.  I used to decorate my home in a primitive/colonial country style. It was not easy to find things to decorate with unless I went to specific stores that had just that style.  I have changed my home decor over the last year or so to a mix of lighter, brighter, rustic, farmhouse, cottage, coastal with bling mix.  Ha!  Can you tell my taste is all over the place?  But TJ Maxx has it all!  I am telling you, I drool every time I am in that store.  I really should start wearing a bib!  (& playing the lotto!)

  I went on Monday & took some pictures while I browsed.  One of my sisters who lives in Ohio was shopping with me through pictures.  It was fun!  I'd see something I liked & send her a picture of it to get her opinion.  Now mind you, I would much rather shop with her by my side!  

  Anyway, I did make a few purchases.  I'm a bargain shopper, so I got good deals.  I've realized just recently that buying an entire outfit together is such a great way to buy clothes.  So instead of picking up an article of clothing or a pair of shoes here & there over time, I've started saving to be able to actually buy an outfit, shoes included ( if need be ).  So here's an outfit I bought.

It's a pair of jeans ( just a little snug to keep me motivated to keep getting on my elliptical ), a white tank top ( you can't see it but I promise it's there ), a cotton striped shirt, & a blazer.  I have been wanting a blazer to add to my wardrobe for about a year now.  I guess it's a "finishing piece".  Thanks Clint & Stacy from "What not to Wear" for giving me a clue.  I also bought a pair of shoes. 

I bought the ones on my right foot. I am crushing on them big time!

  Then I browsed the store for a while & sent pictures to my sister.  It was fun!  Here are some of the pictures I sent to her.

This rug actually hopped in my cart & came home with me.  It's not big enough for where I wanted it so back it goes..

This chair is still calling my name!  I have earplugs in so I'm not listening...

I am crazy about throw pillows!  I want new ones for every season!  I thought these birds would be adorable for Spring.  I didn't buy them though...

I really like coastal decor & the soft teal blue color.  I don't have much of the actual costal decor in my home currently, but.... The colors in my house would go perfectly with it!!!  Someday...

Wouldn't these be darling with the bird pillows?!?!

BASKETS!!!!

  Have a great day!  Stay warm & safe.  ❤Jamie

It's National Soup Day! ( or at least that's what Paula Dean said on Facebook )

In honor of it being "National Soup Day" I made taco soup for dinner & thought I'd share the recipe I used.  My mom gave it to me. 

  Taco Soup

Ingredients 

1 to 2 pounds of hamburger or ground turkey 

1 large onion ( diced/chopped )

2 cans of diced tomatoes-16 oz. each

1 can of pinto beans

1 can of southwest style pinto beans

1 can of corn

1 package of dry ranch dressing mix

1 package of dry taco seasoning mix

  Directions

Brown your meat & onion in a large pot, drain meat if needed, then add dry mixes & all canned goods, liquids included.  Simmer for 20 minutes.  I serve mine with shredded cheese & sour cream.  YUM!

 * for dicing my onion I used a manual food processor.

 Email me if you want more information about where & how to get one like mine at tj3kmiller@gmail.com

  Here's a little trick I do that I want to share with you.  I'm all for anything that makes my life a little easier, organized, or saves me time/steps.  If I have a recipe I'm cooking from I use a magnet & put it on my hood vent above my stove top.  You can too if yours is metal! 

  I hope you're all staying safe & warm!  It's been snowing here since 1pm & it's still coming down.  We're due for 6 to 10 inches.  

  God bless you!  ❤ Jamie