Planning for Fuel Cycle Success

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I know, I keep mentioning Trim Healthy Mama, and I’ve posted a bunch of Fuel Cycle menus, but I haven’t really taken the time to talk about the Fuel Cycle and what it does for me. The Trim Healthy Mama Fuel Cycle is a week where we try to shake things into gear in terms of weight loss.  It’s not for beginners, or even for ladies who are consistently losing, but instead was created for those with stubborn weight that are stalling and not losing.  As a Turtle who loses, on average, no more than 0.2 pounds a week, I do a Fuel Cycle every couple months to shake things up.  And it works. I lose anywhere between 2 and 7 pounds anytime I do a Fuel Cycle! Now I’m working on keeping it off in between Fuel Cycles! Continue reading →

Where has the time gone?!

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Jeremiah 29:11:
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

I’m freaking out a bit about the fact that October is half over and I still have TONS to do – I have no idea where the time has gone!  But I’m forcing myself to sit back, focus a little, and make a plan. A really strong cup of coffee in my hand really helps with that ;-)

My focus this week: Finish some projects
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Frugal Friday: Freezer Burritos

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When I look for recipes to try, I have 3 basic requirements:

  1. They have to be easy – I don’t have time to spend hours in the kitchen unless the yield is going to net me a full freezer!
  2. They have to be freezer-friendly – I’m a bulk cooker at heart.  I like making a LOT of something, freezing in individual or family-size meal portions, and being able to pull something out for a super-quick lunch or dinner
  3. They have to meet some standard of frugality – I admit that this standard changes at times.  I’m not looking for every meal I make to come out to a few cents a serving.  But I do need to know that I have meals that I can make even when money is tight. And I like to make meals with all the great managers specials from Kroger and the wonderful deals at my scratch and dent store. Continue reading →

Sue’s Snack List

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Ever have those moments when you waited just a bit too long to eat and you are wondering if you should pour ketchup or mustard on your arm before you start chewing on it (mustard is way more THM-Friendly, by the way!)? You know, the times when even the thought of the wait in a drive-thru line is just too much? This Drive Thru Sue is all too familiar with that feeling and it drives me NUTS!

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Fall is Finally here!

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Jeremiah 29:11:
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

I’m kicking back with a freshly-brewed pitcher of THM’s Pumpkin Pie Sip – so warm and delicious, like pumpkin pie in a mug! It finally feels like Fall is in the air and all is right with the world!  On days like today, it’s so easy to just let God be in control!

My focus this week: Productive Work Continue reading →

Frugal Friday:
Chili Cheeseburger Casserole

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Have I mentioned that I love saving money? I am almost addicted to the thrill of a great deal, so much so that I have to consciously ask myself “Do you NEED this?” before buying stuff on sale/clearance. I go shop the Managers Specials rack at my local Kroger on an almost-daily basis. No, I’m not crazy, but Kroger is right around the corner from my daycare, so it’s pretty easy and convenient.  Plus, that way I can stock up on items that we use a lot, which makes my menu planning and bulk cooking easier (and way less expensive!). Continue reading →

Bulk cooking on THM

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Since I’ve been posting so much about my alter-ego Drive Thru Sue, there’s a good chance that many of you are thinking that I can’t cook and that my Kiddo survives on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (he pretty much does, but that is because he’s super-picky and insists on pb&j at many meals. It’s not related to my cooking skills!).

Anyway, from my Simple Starter Menu, to my must-have specialty items, to my weekend prep, my goal is to keep things simple and easy.  Continue reading →

October already?!

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Jeremiah 29:11:
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

I’m kicking back with a hot cup of tea right now, confident that God’s got the overall plan for me – for all of us – under control!  But it’s hard to believe it’s already October – I better get to work on my part of the plan!

My focus this week: Enjoying my Boys
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Planning for an emotional week

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Jeremiah 29:11:
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

God’s got the overall plan for me under control, so I’m just working on the little stuff here on my end! Today, I’m enjoying a cup of coffee while I reflect on this past week, look forward to the one beginning, and do what I can to make the week more successful for all of us here at ExpatPrep!

My focus this week: Being strong for my Kiddos Continue reading →