Vacation- Dining in Turks & Caicos (July 2012)

I'm sharing with you some of our food choices made while on vacation last month in Turks & Caicos. I must warn you, most of them aren't healthy. Lol.

Little taste of island life in Turks & Caicos

The hubby- Ackee & Saltfish

Me- Rum Punch

The hubby- Conch Salad

Me- Eggs, Grits, Plantains and fruit punch (in the background)

Me- Cracked Conch

The hubby- Conch Fritters

The hubby-Fried Grouper, Plantains, Rice & Peas, Mac & Cheese and local beer (background)

Me- Cracked Conch (this was the best cracked conch )

Me- Jerk Chicken, Rice & Peas, Plantains and fruit punch (background)

The hubby- Oxtails, Potato Salad and Rice & Peas

Me- Roasted Chicken with Mushroom Risotto

Me- Caesar Salad with Plantain Chips and Bacon Strips

Us ;-)

The hubby- Sauteed Conch, Rice & Peas and Veggies

Me- Waffles and freshly squeezed OJ (not seen)

Me- Garden Salad

Us- BBQ Wings

Me- Rum Punch

Me- After getting sick (no more food for me)  :(

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Picnic in the Park

Photo Credit: Ctbites

I'm thinking about planning a mini picnic on Sunday.  In the past, my picnic basket staples were: macaroni salad, fresh fried chicken (I would fry it right before leaving), a garden salad, lemon pound cake, and a bottle of wine. Ummhmm. Those were the good, I mean fat ole days. Lol. I ran the thought by my husband and what was the first thing he asked? "Are you going to bake a lemon pound cake and fry some chicken?!" Smh. What is a girl to do?

Who can recommend some healthier choices?  

Thanking you in advance.

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Laugh of the Day

If only it was this easy...

Have a great day ladies.

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My Top 5 Reasons For Losing Weight

Me at my heaviest (70's Party).

5. SAY CHEESE- I consider myself to be photogenic, however, I dislike taking photos. Taking one picture for me can turn into a full-fledged photo shoot. Lol. The picture has to be taken over until I'm satisfied or I give up (my family can vouch for this). So losing the weight will make it easier on everyone (me and the photographer). Hush Quay!

4. CLOTHES SWAP- One of the benefits of having sisters is the ability to trade, swap and borrow clothes. Reminiscing... Those were the good ole days. The last time I borrowed an article of clothing from one of my sisters I was in college.  For the past 15+ years the only items I've borrowed from my sisters were accessories. What I wouldn't give to be able to pick up the phone and say, "Hey Sis let me borrow your..." 

3. I HATE SHOPPING- Let's go to the mall. You will probably never hear me utter those words unless I need to hit the MAC store, Sephora or I'm cravin bourbon chicken w/steam veggies. LOL.  Why?  Because I hate shopping!  Plus size clothes are too expensive (you have to pay for that extra fabric) and the selections are horrible.  Ugghh, let's not talk about shoes. When I gained weight I think my feet did too.  If a store doesn't carry W (wide width) I keep it moving.  Pouting. I want to shop at the $9.99 shoe store too.

2. OVERALL WELL-BEING- Reduce joint pain, better posture, decrease all health risks associated with obesity.

1. I'M OVER IT- I'm sick and tired of carrying this extra person around. PERIOD.

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I'm Still Here

Ten days ago I was super excited and ready to depart for a romantic, fun and relaxing 6 day vacation with the hubby. The first 2 days were fabulous, but it quickly went downhill after that. Simply put, while on vacation I contracted a virus and I spent the last 8 days sick as a dog. I'm not 100%, but I'm feeling substantially better. Special thanks to my husband for being so understanding, loving and caring. Love you man! The ER doctor said I need plenty rest, so I'll be back on my journey next week. :-)

Outbreak in Turk & Caicos

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