Well, I have said it and said it and said it.........Make YOU a priority......PLEASE. You know if you don't what will happen. I have a friend who has come to that conclusion.....now that she is pushed health, family, and just personal wise to the breaking point! But , the important thing is....SHE FIGURED IT OUT!!! She is going to now take charge!
To make a change...you must commit....make you important. For years...I was number 5, probably further actually down the list. My 3 children and husband were1 2 3 4 and then there was me......not a lot left when you get to 5. Right? I did not wake up one morning and say. "this year I will lose 150 pounds." I committed, I decided I needed to do something for me. My life, health most important was spinning out of control. So I took one small step. I joined Weight Watchers.......OK that was going well, now I will add something else. How about exercise?.....wohoo, wow, I am losing weight, and getting strong!! You get the picture~ bottom line, I had to start from scratch and work my way, sometime clinging on by fingertips....to the top! The negative voices in my head nearly got me a couple times....but I kept going. "the journey of a thousand miles, begins with one step!!! One of my favorite quotes! Once you turn off the negative thoughts/ factors in your life, the weight will fall. I promise!
When you see your life clearly, you will be happier~any goal you set, you will achieve. AS long as you dream it, you can achieve it! Say it with me~ Dream it~ Achieve it!! I LOVE IT!!!
There is no Doctor, no dietitian, no magic pill that can heal you from within!! There is only one person who can change your life....you! With every step toward your goal, you will find so many more successes than just weight loss! Your life will be purpose driven and you will appreciate every single day!
Life is so short, we should not EVER waste a moment!
Broccoli and Sausage Casserole
Course: main meals
PointsPlus™ Value: 6
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 60 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
A fabulous go-to entrée for brunch or lunch. Vary the flavors with different types of sausage.
Ingredients
12 oz Italian bread, do not use slices; use in loaf form
2 clove(s) garlic clove(s), peeled and smashed (or to taste) (medium)
1 large red onion(s), cut into thin wedges
4 cup(s) broccoli, florets
1 tsp olive oil
12 oz raw turkey sausage, sweet Italian-variety
1/2 cup(s) canned chicken broth
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 spray(s) cooking spray
3/4 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• Slice bread in half length-wise; rub insides with garlic clove. Place bread, open-face, on one side of a baking sheet; spread onion on other side. Place broccoli on another baking sheet. Coat vegetables and bread with cooking spray. Bake until broccoli is tender, flipping bread over and stirring vegetables halfway through, about 15 to 20 minutes total. Remove pans from oven and cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes; reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove sausage from casing; cook sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in broccoli and onion, bread cubes, broth, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. (Make sure to scrape up any browned bits of food on sides of skillet and stir into mixture.)
• Coat a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon 3 cups broccoli mixture into prepared dish; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining broccoli mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through, about 30 minutes. Slice into 8 pieces and serve.
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