First Goal...DONE!

It's official!  I made it to 25 pounds today...actually 25.4!  I could not have achieved this goal without this blog and the support of all of you.  I have never lost so much weight before without paying a lot of money to someone else to help me.

The exercise is still on the slow side.  I am walking when I can, but other forms of exercise have been difficult, especially because of another health issue that I have, which is chronic hives.  They get worse with warmth, so many forms of exercise are just too much for me right now.  I am still looking forward to Zumba and Hot Yoga in 2011!

I have already set up my future goals, which are small and hopefully, achievable.  First, to stay at the 25 pound loss throughout the holiday season!  My future goal is to lose 5 pounds per month starting in January for 5 months.  That should get me to my 50 pound goal and at that point I will have all of my bloodwork done.  I have only been able to achieve the success that I have so far because of the small goals that I have set for myself.

My mom has lost 13 pounds and Jim...well I do not ask.  I think he needs to re-read all of the blog posts and get back with the program!

RECIPE:  Stuffed Green Peppers
Start out with 4 large green peppers or any color pepper would be fine, if you want some variety.
You will also need to mix the following ingredients in a large bowl: 2 pounds of a ground lean meat (beef, pork, turkey), 1 can cannellini beans (undrained), 1 onion finely diced, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, garlic salt, pepper and oregano.
Stuff the green peppers with your mixture from the bowl and place in a crock pot (liners are wonderful for easy clean-up) and pour 1 can tomato sauce over the peppers.  Also, I added some Mrs. Dash regular spice to the top of the peppers.
Heat in crock pot on low while you are at work or play and hours later, enjoy your healthy stuffed green peppers for a complete meal in one pot.