TUB...OH TUB...

So many tried to convert me...to let me know of your wonders...it is only now that I fully appreciate it!!!
Warmth, bubbles courtesy Head and Shoulders Shampoo, Zune for music, lock the door, read a book, read a magazine...AHHHHHHH~quiet time

French Bread

DELICIOUS FRENCH BREAD

MAKES 2 LOAVES

1 pkg dry active yeast
2 c. lukewarm water
1 tbsp. salt
6-8 c. flour
cornmeal...for sprinkling

Combine the yeast and the water in a large bowl. Stir and let dissolve for 15 minutes. Add the salt, then add the flour 1 c. at a time, beating with a wooden spoon until you obtain a smooth dough. Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball and place in a large greased bowl and cover with plastic. Leave to rise in a WARM place for 2-4 hrs until doubled in size. Transfer to a lightly floured surface, cut into 2 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long rope like loaf. Place on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal and let rise for another 15 minutes. Score the tops with a sharp knife and brush with water lightly. Place in a COLD oven and place a bowl of BOILING water on the bottom rack. Set oven to 400 degrees F. Bake until crusty and golden, and hollow when patted on the underside. Usually about 30-40 minutes. Enjoy!!!

145.2 again!!!!

I AM SO EXCITED! I ate really well yesterday so I would hopefully get back to this weight or lower...and it worked! YAY!!!!

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

My Momma...Happy Birthday!

I can't think of a birthday gone by when I spent the entire day with just my mom! Today is a celebration of the day she was born to my wonderful grandmother! She is the best, and I love her sooooooo much! Jules was kind enough to watch the boys today so I could go with mom for a procedure today, which she didn't want to schedule on her birthday, but did so one of us could go with her. I had a wonderful day chatting, laughing, reminiscing, etc. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! I am so glad that you were born!!! Love,
Birdie

146.4 AGAIN...

Just hanging in there, sticking to the calorie counting, and will wait for the scale to change. No biggie...at least I know what I am eating, and I did my exercises again last night. Hey, at least it isn't 149 where I started!

Down again...145.8!!!

Down to 146.2!