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    I am THIS close to hitting the 20 pounds lost mark. I weighed in this morning and dropped another three pounds last week, making a total of 19 pounds gone in 8 weeks. I’m just chugging along now pretty much on auto pilot until I hit that 70 pound mark. One thing I’ve learned is I can’t just nibble the good stuff. If I take a bite of, let’s say my favorite chocolate chip cookie, I’m finished. I’ll eat the whole plate. I’m not denying myself foods I like, just knowing myself I have to avoid them COMPLETELY unless I’ve planned the meal or treat ahead of time and have the points set aside for that very reason.

 Weight Watchers: I’ve been religiously sticking to the plan. I know people see “weight watchers” and think I’m just eating bunny food. That’s not the case at all. In the past week, I’ve enjoyed meals from McDonalds, pizza, chicken parm, soups, homemade chili and raspberry pie! It’s all about planning. If you are trying to lose weight, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take this one thought away from this blog: Set yourself up for success. Give yourself enough good choices and you’ll make the right decision most of the time.

Excercise: It was another week without excercise. 10 days ago, I was walking around the walmart with my son on my shoulders. That’s not unusual. I think the fact it was 45 minutes didn’t do me anygood! I’m still in pain, but it’s getting better. I’m thinking I’ll be back on the elipse maching sometime this week.

Mental: I was a little worried about this week. I thought about all the food I was eating. It was all within the points range that weight watchers gave me but it really felt like I was cheating because I really ate everything I wanted to. That again just goes to show if you stick to the plan, it works.

I know a bunch of people started diets as a new years resolution. How are YOU doing?! Click the comments button below and let me know!!!

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I have tried several of these and they really work!

Eliminate ear mites.  All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat’s or dog’s ear… massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball.  Repeat daily for 3 days.  The oil soothes the cat’s skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Kills fleas instantly… Dawn Dishwashing Liquid does the trick.  Add a few drops to your dog’s bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly.  Rinse well to avoid skin irritations.  Good-bye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor: Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?

Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Al toids peppermints.  They’ll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu?  Mix 1 tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil.  Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat?  Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day.   The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer.  Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms.  Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product has never been advertised for this use.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes… cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it.  Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing.  Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus: Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine Mouthwash.  The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection… to prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer… if menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can’t find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409.  Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer’s Glue- All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin.  The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt’s Tomato Paste boil cure… cover the boil with Hunt’s Tomato Paste as a compress.  The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters… to disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.

Vinegar to heal bruises… soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour.  The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief… it’s not for breakfast any more!  Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

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Boycott watch video 

  I know you’ve seen him. The shamwow guy. I LOVE that guy, Vince. Fred Taub from “Boycott watch”  has posted a video on youtube that makes out the “shamwow” towel to not be all that our buddy Vince says it is. SAY IT AIN’T SO VINCE!!!! Check out the videos and judge for yourself. Check out more from Fred’s website here. What do YOU think? Click the comment button below and let me know!!

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If my girl, Jessica Simpson, is wearing them…  That means they’re back in style!  Mom Jeans are the hottest.

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