The Sun Is Out!

The sun is out here in Middle Georgia.  I am thankful the the much needed rain, but happy to see the sun again after several days of cloudy, wet weather.  I am definitely a sunshine kinda girl.

Made a reservation today for cruise with girlfriends Trish and Roberta for next January.  That is the time of year here that is cold, cold and more cold and I am ready to escape.  We got a Great Deal on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas and we are all excited to be getting away for some girl time!

Do you have girlfriends you love to travel with?  Time passes quickly ladies, and you need to do it now!  Don't put it off.  I am looking forward to that lovely sunset on the seas again and sharing time with two really special ladies whom I love.

I am going to have to be "good" and get back on track to lose a few more pounds before January.  I love the 17 Day Diet and it seems to work really well for me.  Today I am cooking again, fresh asparagus ( I love the fresh summer veggies ) and grilled chicken and sliced fresh tomatoes (locally grown of course!).  I eat lots of Greek Yogurt, FAGE seems to be the best out there and mixed with sliced fresh fruit and a little Truvia, it tastes like a smooth ice cream..Yummo!

I am also headed to the pool this afternoon...can't lose weight without a little exercise!  I love water in any form so the pool is the best option for me, but treadmills, stairclimbers and even free weights can all help in the quest.  I may be sixty-five but I am going to keep going like I am thirty-five for as long as I can.

Just finished up my last article for LongRidge Writers School and got it in the mail.  I'll be happy to get my diploma, and now I need to get busy submitting to all those magazines out there who just can't wait to publish my stuff! LOL  Well, folks, have a great day and smile.

God Bless Peace, Love and JOY

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GREEK STROGANOFF

I love Beef Stroganoff.  It is a simple and delicious meal which when served with a side salad is a well-balanced meal.

Two tricks to make this meal less calorically dense:  Use whole wheat pasta and instead of Sour Cream, Greek Yogurt.

You can also use cube steaks with this sauce and serve it without the pasta.  Either way you choose, here is a quick, easy and delicious recipe for you.

GREEK STROGANOFF

1 LARGE ONION DICED
1 POUND LEAN BEEF CUBES OR (CUBE STEAKS IF YOU CHOOSE)
1 POUND MUSHROOMS (CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE!)
8 OUNCES GREEK YOGURT
2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL
4 TABLESPOONS WORCHESTERSHIRE SAUCE
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

BROWN BEEF AND ONIONS OVER HIGH HEAT IN LARGE FRYING PAN.  ADD MUSHROOMS AND COOK JUST UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.  ADD WORCHESTERSHIRE SAUCE AND YOGURT AND REDUCE HEAT AND COOKED JUST UNTIL WARMED THROUGH.

Calorie Information

Sour Cream    492 in 8 ounces cultured sour cream  Reduced Fat Sour Cream 327 8 ounces
Greek Yogurt  FAGE 0% fat   - an AMAZING 132 calories and the flavor is great!

We no longer use sour cream in our home for ANYTHING...I have found that you can use FAGE Greek Yogurt and get the same or better results in EVERY recipe across the board!