As summer winds down, I find myself once again reflecting on how I did not wear shorts much, nor did I go swimming in public. I had grand plans last fall to get healthy before summer hit; but summer has come, and will soon be gone, and I have made no progress. For the most part, I have been unmotivated and uncommitted to the cause. Even though my desire to lose weight and get healthy constantly nags at me, I haven’t been healthy enough emotionally to tackle the challenge.
I will not give up! I am going to keep trying. I have decided to join my friend Kim over at At Home With Kim as we continue this journey. I would love to have you join us! For me, accountability is huge. I am so thankful for friends in blog land who are walking the same journey and who will encourage me along the way.
I want to share a favorite summer recipe with you. I am not sure how healthy it is, but when I eat it, I feel as if I am eating healthy. I’ve made it for lunch and dinner, and my kids love it too.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 can sliced water chestnuts (chopped a little smaller)
- 1 can (10oz) Mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup of Mayonnaise
- Minced onion or grated onion
- Pepper
- Grated Cheddar Cheese
- Ruffle Potato Chips
Instructions
- Mix chicken, celery, water chestnuts, pepper and minced onion together in a bowl.
- Add Mayonnaise and mix well.
- Gently fold in Mandarin Oranges and gently fold in.
- Put into an 2qt. casserole dish
- Top with cheese and crushed potato chips
- Bake at 425 for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Don’t forget to head over to Kim’s blog for information about how you can join us as we continue our journey to health.
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Hi Barbie! I am SO excited you are joining WIW for fall!!!!! YAY. It’s going to be a great time together and I cannot wait to celebrate your success with you. Thanks for helping to spread the word. Community is what this is all about.
Thanks Kim. I’m excited too!
I’ve been inspired as I watch Extreme Makeover with Chris Powell on TV. I am determined to lose 20 pounds. It will be good to encourage and motivate one another. I think I will write about this topic too.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
That sounds great Debbie. I’ve not yet seen the Extreme Makeover program. I have about 60lbs to lose. It seems impossible, but I know with God, I can do it.
Barbie, just remember how beautiful you are in the sight of God! Continue on your journey. You can do it!
Wendy, you brought a tear to my eye. Thank you so much for reminding me that I am already beautiful!
I look forward to having a cup of coffee with you sometime! Then we can shed tears together over our cups!
Oh girl, that would be amazing!
Blessings to you Barbie on what I know must be a difficult journey.
I’ve been looking for this recipe for some time so I’m thrilled to now have it. It is one of my favorite dishes. Thanks for sharing it.
May you feel loved in an extra special way this week my friend!
Yum!! I will have to try it soon!
Your beauty always shines Barbie.
Blessings,
cyndi
Thank you Cyndi. You are always such an encourager!
I am so thankful I posted it so you could find it! Praying you’ve had a blessed day.
Barbie – praying for u to b courageous and victorious in th battle for control of eating bcause of emotions – I understand -I join u and am beside u – for our God goes bfore us and He fights for us and with us – to Him be t glory when we fix our eyes on Him instead of ourselves!