Hi everyone! Sorry I have been sort of off the radar for a while. Tony, thanks for the recipe, I will have to try it! I only just got my first bag of chia a week ago. :-) Now I can put them to good use. :-) I've had some health issues with my heart (not heart disease, a congenital defect) so I've been pretty much off in my own world but I've still been watching what I eat. I've just not been trying to lose anything because of the different meds I've been on. I had no idea how they would affect me. Now I've got things pretty well worked out and I'm on the mend.

So I'm also working back to getting back to jogging too. I'm taking it easy though, my heart is very cranky about new activity. However the cardiologist says it can't hurt so I'm giving it my best but my jogs are maybe two times a week and it's really more of a walk/jog at this point until I get back in shape. I'm working the couch to 5k program. It's slow but I'll get there! I'm back to wanting to lose a couple sizes but honestly, I'm feeling more self accepting of my curves these days. Life is too short to be worried about being a size 10 when it may never happen for me. I'm tired of obsessing over unrealistic goals. It's the process I need to enjoy...you know smell the roses and all that. ;-)

I Like Hunts tomato sauce, it's only 3 net carbs per 1/4 cup...one of the lowest I've found on the market. I spice it up the way I want it and BAM! Italian night

That's the same one I use, Doug! Good stuff. I've definitely learned to read the ingredients. I used to just grab one thinking it was just tomatoes and boy was I wrong! This way of eating really has made me check every label!!!

I've never tried them. Thinking I should throw some into my daily diet for good measure. :-) I saw a decent hot cereal recipe with them in there a while back...I'm gonna go look it up now...

Hi Michelle, I'm Noell & I'm a newbie too.  I wish you much success with all of your goals.  Just keep at it   Take care.

Hi Noell, thanks! I wish you success with your goals too. :-) I've been so super busy with family commitments I haven't logged on here much the last few weeks. Lots of good changes. My stepson has come to live with us and he's involved in sports so that's taking a lot of my time I wasn't expecting but it's been lots of fun going to his games and watching/learning the game (lol I know nothing about football). His team has been winning most of their games so I'm excited for him to be a part of such a great team. His coaches aren't the types to tell or scream and they are just great! It makes me wish my older kids had been involved in sports during their youth but they were very antisocial for some reason...this boy is a great addition to our family dynamic and I'm happy about it.

I did, a while back and yes, they did love it! it was also a hit!

Lol I know huh!

I am glad you figured it out. If you are allergic to anesthesia you should have a medical alert bracelet with your allergies on it 

Oh my goodness what a great idea! I never thought of that! Thank you! I will look into it!

-Michelle