Happy New Year! It's 2015

     2014 is behind us and I'm ready for what 2015 has to offer! 2014 was very good to me! It wasn't always a walk in the park, rainbows and butterflies or whatever you want to say but very good...  I did learn a few things! I think that is the most important. To learn from the lessons that life throws at us.  A couple things that I learned were... I need to find another way other than food to comfort myself when my boys get older and move away. My husband is great but it's not the same.  The lesson for me was that I really need to cherish the times together because we don't get that time back.  Kind of sad that it took me 30 some years to figure that out! I also learned that I am the only one that controls what I eat and drink! It's not anyone else's fault if I eat 5 cake balls and drink 3 glasses of wine. After the wine and cake balls are gone the problem is still there, the only thing gained was a few pounds! Finally, in 2014 I have finally figured out that I shouldn't sweat the small things. I spent countless hours on things that really don't matter! My life is very good and I'm beyond blessed with healthy boys, a silly loving husband, a wonderful job that I love and I'm happy!

     As for Ideal Protein and my weightloss journey I am still plugging away :) It is Jan 2, 2015 and we are VERY busy at work! I have heard probably 30 times today that clients got off track over the holidays and it's time to get back on the Ideal Protein plan. That is one of the many things I love about this plan. You have a lifetime membership here and your ALWAYS welcome back. As you know it works! It takes some planning and some time but so worth it! 
     Yesterday I took down the Christmas décor and prepped some food.  I made crockpot spaghetti squash with turkey meatballs, Cauliflower crust veggie pizza and cut up countless veggies.  I felt so accomplished and ready for the weekend.

     Spaghetti Squash and meatballs
1 large spaghetti squash
1 bag of turkey meatballs (1 pound)
1 cup chopped green peppers
1 cup diced mushrooms
2 cans no sugar added Hunts spaghetti sauce
2 Tbsp Italian seasoning

Clean spaghetti squash, cut in half and scoop out seeds.  Place cut side down in crockpot on low. Add meatballs, veggies, seasoning and sauce.  Cook on low for 5 hours, covered. When done cooking fork out the spaghetti squash and throw the outside away. Yumm! Makes 2 servings.

     Having my food prepped and ready is the best way for me to stay on track.  Otherwise I make quick unhealthy choices. I shop at Aldi's for all my veggies, turkey meatballs, eggs, tuna, fish and chicken breasts. It is very inexpensive and very good quality. Don't forget your grocery bags and quarter for a cart.
     I hope you all are back on track with whatever program works best for you.  My trust is in Ideal Protein 100%! There are lots of other great programs out there but this one works best for me. I see quick results and I need that :)
     Happy 2015! I hope you make this year the healthiest yet!
~Dusty


                                                                   Kissing 2014 goodbye!