Sheri during camping July 2008

Hard to see, but I’m in the back in the pink

40 lbs. gone forever!!!

Here’s me before, at 173 lbs. (January 1, 2008):

And here I am 40 lbs. lighter, at 132.8 lbs. (the end of the July 4th Sparkler Challenge)!

Woohoo!! (By the way, those are size 8 shorts and a small top!!!)

Kiri’s 1st Memorial Day :)

First Memorial Day ever – we had a nice super-healthy picnic in the sun. It is so warm here!

Yes, I’m really pale, and yes, there is work ahead of me until I can actually rock tank tops…

Sheri’s glam shot for her man….

Morning Funny

Hugs

Carol(Soprano)

Recipe-Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts

POINTS Value: 5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 20 min

Ingredients
2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, without oil, minced
2 oz soft-type goat cheese
1 tsp thyme, chopped
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup wine, dry, white
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 Tbsp canned tomato paste
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped

Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese and thyme.

Using a sharp paring knife, cut a horizontal slit through the thickest part of each chicken breast, creating a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.

Stuff each chicken breast with 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper and dust with flour.

Spray a large nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray and warm over high heat. Add chicken and brown well. Remove and set aside.

Add white wine to pan and boil until almost all evaporated.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons chicken broth until smooth. Whisk cornstarch mixture, remaining chicken broth and tomato paste into white wine.

Return chicken breasts to pan. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Baste occasionally with sauce.

Sabrina’s During – YMCA Civitan 10K

All this picture was taken toward the end of the race. I was seeing the finish line at this point and trying to pick up the pace. I thought I would share even though I am not a big fan of this picture.

This is funny!

Hugs

Carol(Soprano)

Looking for support from this fabulous group

I happened on your blog and I would love to be a part. I am in part II of my Weight Watchers journey. I lost 44 lbs in 2007 then gained 20 lbs back. I am working hard to re-lose the 20 lbs and then continue on to reach my goal weight. Looking forward to getting to know all of you and being part of the 4th of July Sparklers Challenge. This photo is from 4-13-08. My weigh day is Saturdays.

CarolSoprano in Renaissance Costume

Just wanted to post a picture of me in my Renaissance costume (we did a concert of Renaissance madrigals and lute songs tonite). 3 months ago that dress would NOT have fit me! Woohoo!