Look back...............to move forward

Usually I would say, never look back always look ahead. But.....I really think it is very important to think back as well as look at your "before" pix to see just where you have been , & just how far you have come on this journey we call ....life! It really doesn't matter where you are at in this process....just that you are moving in the right direction. Life is really good....it is because we are making an effort to make our lives stronger...longer....better! We are learning to live healthy. Something I wish, now, I would of done years ago! Wow, how sad, think of the years I wasted!~NO~~~~Do not think like that! Look at the time I am giving myself now....yea!!!!!!
VISUALIZE A NEW YOU

Every night before you go to sleep, you should lie in your bed with your eyes closed and picture your body looking the way you want it to. There is a tremendous amount of research that supports the belief that your mind and positive thinking can make a major impact on your success in the realm of dieting. Visualizing your goal body can help to keep you on track with you goals. You should also practice this visualization technique when you are tempted to cheat on your diet or when you are struggling to get yourself to the gym. When you think of the future body you can have by sticking to the diet, you will remember how much you want to achieve your goal.

TREAT YOURSELF



If you are like most people, then the primary reason that you are trying to lose weight is to improve your appearance. Sure, you may have secondary reasons as well; one of which is usually to stay healthy and vital, but looking good is a major motivator to shed excess pounds. If you don’t look the way you want to look because you are overweight, then you probably feel insecure and less confident in social situations. In general, when you don’t think you look your best, it can seem impossible to feel your best. When you are trying to get yourself to stick to a diet, it can help to remind yourself of what it feels like to be happy with your appearance. Go to the salon and get a new hair cut and some great highlights to give your look a charge. Go to a makeup counter at a department store and ask for a makeover. Most places will do free makeovers in the hopes that you will purchase the makeup that was used to create your made up look. You should purchase the makeup, and pay close attention to the techniques that are used to create the look. You will feel much more confident in yourself with an improved look, and it will give you the motivation to keep up your dieting so that you can look even better soon. Every time you lose another five or ten pounds, you should splurge on a brand new outfit or at least a new article of clothing (if you can’t afford to get a whole outfit). When you have reached your ultimate weight loss goal, you will have a visual reminder of how far you have come when you see the progression of your clothing.








Mediterranean Chicken


PointsPlusTM value 6
Servings 4
Preparation Time 15 min
Cooking Time 20 min
Level of Difficulty Moderate

main meals Warmed chicken breasts topped with vegetable salsa give a whole new meaning to grilled chicken salad.




Ingredients



2 tsp lemon pepper
1/3 cup(s) white all-purpose flour
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4 oz pieces
4 medium scallion(s), chopped
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, (juice of 1 lemon)
1/8 tsp curry powder, pinch
3 Tbsp diet Italian salad dressing, 2 calories per tbs, fat-free
1/2 cup(s) avocado, peeled
3 small tomato(es), plum, diced
7 medium olive(s), jumbo pitted,chopped
Instructions



Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.


Combine seasoning and flour. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray, then coat each breast with flour mixture. Place chicken in prepared dish and bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.


In a bowl, combine scallions, lemon juice, curry powder, dressing, avocado, tomatoes and olives.


Divide chicken breasts between four plates and top with avocado salsa.