This is the story I will share on Saturday. Kinda strange....it is about me...and I don't know her.
Ellens
story.........
…......My
journal 1/2/2009~
“Weighed
this morning, 309 lbs. An all time high. Enough is enough. I am
fearful for my health, my future. I am having chest pain, the
pounding feels wrong. Simple tasks tying shoes, rolling over in
bed, walking are becoming difficult. When attending an event,a
mental rehearse to where or if I can set down. I am down to 1 pair of
pants . I have ripped out 2 pair this week. How long can I go on?
I pray when the chest pains come, it goes away. Sleeping is
getting less and less. When I lay down I can't breathe, I wake up
gasping for breath. My internal organs are getting compressed. I
am out of control, killing myself one meal at a time.”
Enough
was enough. It is hard to look back at those times. But, I
do need to remember where I came from. I have been overweight most of
my life. I was determined, this time was IT! In the past I have lost
the same 100 pounds 3 times. Only to put the weight back on. Not
because W.W. failed me...but because I had chosen to quit or not
follow the plan correctly. This breakdown was a breakthrough for me.
I now devote my life to healthy living...to Weight Watchers.
….....My
journey since~
I
did lose the weight that year. It took 10 months to lose 100 pounds
and 13 months to get to goal. I am very proud of who and what I am
now! First thing first, I am a better, healthier person. Second, I
look better!
- As a constant reminder, I carry a copy of the good health guidelines right beside my daily food journal – a must.
- I exercise half to one hour of core and walk / run five to seven miles per day.
- I keep a blog listing new recipes and topics on my journey to health and weight loss.http://ellendefiningmyself.blogspot.com/
- I am often told that I inspire. I have been there, I am living this everyday like everyone else. Weight Watchers is not a cure, it gives you the tools to succeed.
I
am the person I am meant to be. 147 pounds, 60 inches less, I am
proof you can change if you do the work. I am strong and I do
deserve this new start. It is OK, I forgive myself for living that
life. I choose to never go back. I will fight daily to break those
patterns and cycles of my past. I now choose happiness and expect
success. xxoo
Weight Watchers Beef Stew
slenderkitchen .com
Points: 5 Weight Watchers PointsPlus
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutritional Info: 243.8 calories, 7 g of fat, 16 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 29 g of protein
Ingredients
1.5 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch chunks
1/2 lb chopped carrots (2-3)
1/2 lb chopped parsnips (2-3)
1 pound chopped red potatoes, with skins
3 chopped celery ribs
1 medium onion, diced
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
3 cloves of garlic, 2 peeled whole cloves and 1 finely diced clove
2 bay leaves
1.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground allspice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups fat free beef broth (you could eliminate or reduce this depending on how thick you want your beef stew)
Instructions
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides.
2. Add in water, onions, garlic, smoked paprika, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, allspice, salt, pepper, sugar, and rosemary and thyme bundle (if using) to the beef. Cover and simmer for 90 minutes.
3. Add potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and celery to pot, as well as any additional beef broth you are using. Cook for an additional 45-60 minutes or until the beef is fork tender and shreds easily. The cooking time will vary depending on the cut and size of your beef.
4. Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and stir together. Pour into the stew and bring to a boil. Immediately turn off the heat and let rest before serving. The cornstarch will thicken the stew.
Tip: These beef stew tastes even better after it has rested for a day or two, so consider making it a couple of days before you hope to eat it. It also freezes well and can be stored to eat for lunch or a meal later on in the week or month.
slenderkitchen .com
Points: 5 Weight Watchers PointsPlus
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutritional Info: 243.8 calories, 7 g of fat, 16 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 29 g of protein
Ingredients
1.5 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch chunks
1/2 lb chopped carrots (2-3)
1/2 lb chopped parsnips (2-3)
1 pound chopped red potatoes, with skins
3 chopped celery ribs
1 medium onion, diced
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
3 cloves of garlic, 2 peeled whole cloves and 1 finely diced clove
2 bay leaves
1.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground allspice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups fat free beef broth (you could eliminate or reduce this depending on how thick you want your beef stew)
Instructions
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides.
2. Add in water, onions, garlic, smoked paprika, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, allspice, salt, pepper, sugar, and rosemary and thyme bundle (if using) to the beef. Cover and simmer for 90 minutes.
3. Add potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and celery to pot, as well as any additional beef broth you are using. Cook for an additional 45-60 minutes or until the beef is fork tender and shreds easily. The cooking time will vary depending on the cut and size of your beef.
4. Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and stir together. Pour into the stew and bring to a boil. Immediately turn off the heat and let rest before serving. The cornstarch will thicken the stew.
Tip: These beef stew tastes even better after it has rested for a day or two, so consider making it a couple of days before you hope to eat it. It also freezes well and can be stored to eat for lunch or a meal later on in the week or month.
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