The fun's over! It's time for an Easter (Sunday, March 31) Challenge!

[Lynn49]

...because I am beyond hope of losing from now until after "Little Christmas" in January.
See you all then!!!

[walkonby]

[Granger]

^^^Ba ha ha ha ha ha

[Patty Smyth]

Gained 1, hope everyone enjoys their holiday break!!

[SunandMoon]

just dropping by to say "hi"

[Patty Smyth]

You broads better be ready January 2nd. We are going full speed ahead

[Granger]

Amen to that!

[Lynn49]

ONE MORE DAY of this uninhibited eating and wine-ing! Tomorrow, dinner at 'the kids' home, watching "The Hobbit", then it's back to the task of losing weight! Honestly....I don't feel very healthy eating this way...I feel like a blob. A big one.

So yes, Patty....I'm IN, really IN again this time!! See you all next year!!!!

[Lynn49]

[Lynn49]

I might just try this fat-burning detox drink...I do love sipping vinegar whenever it's "left over" from salads, etc, and if you're ever nauseated or queasy, a couple of tbsp of garlic pickle juice will perk you right up! Our DD thought it was a yucky idea until she tried it!

• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp sweetener
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• ½ apple (sliced) – add to the liquid ingredients at eat after you finish drinking

Instructions: Mix all liquid ingredients together in a blender/shaker for 10 seconds. Pour into a cup a let sit for 10 minutes. Drink and eat the apple slices at the end.

[Lynn49]

And I'm going to LOVE this morning detox sippy instead of plain water!
I froze so much fresh mint from our garden this summer...much healthier use
for it than Caiprinha!

• 2 lemons
• ½ Cucumber
• 10-12 mint leaves
• 3 quarts of water

Directions:

1. Chop the lemons and cucumber into thin slices
2. Pour 3 quarts of water into a large container and mix in the mint leaves, cucumber and lemon slices.
3. Let the detox solution sit overnight and drink it first thing in the morning – enjoy!
4. Top 5 Benefits of Brit’s Delicious Morning Detox Drink
5. Get Lean - The morning detox drink is filling and hydrating. Drinking it first think in the morning will prevent you from immediately going for an unhealthy breakfast option. Also, substituting the detox drink for your daily glass of juice can reduce your calorie intake by 100-150 calories!
6. 
   
   • Glowing Skin – For our skin to look healthy, it’s got to be hydrated. When our bodies are dehydrated, our eyes look sunk-in and wrinkles and dark under-eye circles are more visible. Hydrating your body first thing in the morning (before the cup of coffee) is critical for sustaining your glow.
   • No Sniffles – Lemon water provides vitamin C which boosts your immune system. Also, lemon helps reduce fever because it stimulates sweat.
   • Stay Regular – The detox drink hydrates your digestive system and stimulates bowel movement. ”Lemon helps the bowel to dispose waste, including preventing constipation. The lemon reduces the amount of mucus production in the body, helps dissolve gallstones and acts as a liver cleansing and detoxifying.” Source:Healthy & Natural World
   • Eliminate Toxins - The detox drink benefits your liver by increasing the level detoxifying enzymes and improving your liver function as a result. Also, as a natural diuretic, the detox drink will stimulate the secretion of bodily waste.

[Lynn49]

You broads better be ready January 2nd. We are going full speed ahead

Now THAT is a lovely wreath, Patty!!! Except for the celery thingies. And I have sensitivities to eggplant.
But other than that....YUM! Can't WAIT!!!

[Patty Smyth]

Ok my new favorite juice is sweet potato with a dash of lemon juice. I think this will be my new go to breakfast drink.

I have gained 3 pounds over the last 2 weeks. The junk made it's way into the house and so did the 50% off chocolate at Walmart but I am ready to go!!!!

[Granger]

I am in too! DH and I have our first date in 3 months on January 2nd so my start date will be January 3rd. I can't say I feel healthy the way I have been eating (couldn't agree with you more Patty), but have only put on one pound over the holidays. I still need to lose 10 lbs, want to lose 15 lbs. I want to lose it and FEEL healthy too. Thanks for posting the detox drink. I think I may get everything to try that on the 3rd.

We are going to see the Hobbit for our date on the 2nd too.

[Lynn49]

Heading to 'the kids'' home this evening for dinner, then after our grandson goes to bed, we'll watch "The Hobbit" together...hubby and I watched the 1st prequel last night so that I can remember what the heck happened so that I'm not lost this time...lol...who can keep track?! Not me, evidently..

Enjoy your evening, everyone and HAPPY SVELTE NEW YEAR to US!!