Branson, Here We Come

I mentioned before that I did mystery shopping and I had the opportunity once again to mystery shop a resort in Branson this week.  Branson not only has incredible entertainment but also Silver Dollar City which is our closest thing to Disneyland.  We went to Silver Dollar City both Thursday and Friday as we have Annual passes and there are so many things to do there, they even have a culinary school which we attended on Friday,  We learned how to make a few Asian dishes and one of them is the recipe this week, it was so easy and tastes great, by the way we got to taste everything that was made.  Not only did we attend the culinary school, we rode some rides, saw great entertainment and even ate a few goodies.

Taking a break in a giant chair

The newest ride is called The Outlaw Run, the worlds most daring wood coaster.  The top speed is 68 mph with a 168 foot drop and is the worlds only wood coaster to twist upside down three times.  I was just getting up enough nerve to go on it when it had a breakdown.  WOW my prayers were answered and I didn't have to.

The Outlaw Run

We also saw a couple of shows while in Branson, we first saw Clay Cooper's Country Music Express which had country, rock "n" roll, gospel and patriotic music, of course it leaned very heavy on the country side.  It was non stop, full of energy and very enjoyable, we would see it again.  The next night we saw The Cat's Pajamas Vocal Band, five guys that create the sound of an entire band using only their voices, if you closed your eyes you would think that this group was singing with a band but they do it all themselves.  two hours of go go go, we would definitely go see them again.

Last week I mentioned that I was starting to use the ActiveLink from Weight Watchers.  I completed the assessment period and it is now calculating my activity points, I must say that I was quite surprised at how many points I was earning.  before ActiveLink I was calculating 2 to 4 activity points a day, ActiveLink is calculating 5 to 6 activity points a day.  Those extra points earned sure came in handy as Jan and I shared a funnel cake at Silver Dollar City, it tasted good at the time but we both felt miserable later on in the day.  I guess one funnel cake every 15 years won't kill you!

Do you want to be successful in your weight loss journey? Then set up a new routine, why not let it be activity, get moving.  Have trouble with your knees or back, then do exercises in a pool or work on your upper body while sitting in a chair.  Don't have any weights, then get some cans out of the pantry or a couple of water bottles.  We can make an excuse for anything, but DON"T.

NO MORE EXCUSES

While your at it purchase an activity monitor like a pedometer or even the ActiveLink and get moving.  If you do an activity for 21 days it will become a habit!

We can't reach our goals if we are standing in our own way

Today was our weigh-in and I lost 1.8 pounds for a total of 38.2, I'm only 3 pounds away from my new goal.  Jan also lost this week, 1.4 pounds and we did that eating funnel cake, maybe we should of had one each instead of sharing, NOT!  I reception now at the Tuesday morning meeting and Jan thought it would be fun to take my picture.

That's me! Hard at work

This weeks food find is THINaddictives by Nonni's, they are like thin sliced biscotti and very tasty, Jan loves them and we get them at Walmart.

The recipe this week is the one we made at the culinary school we attended at Silver Dollar City, it's YUMMY.

Spicy Asian Slaw

 

Servings: 6 • Calories: 110 • Fat: 7 g • Protein: 1 g • Carb: 11 g • Fiber: 2 g 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups shredded green and/or red cabbage
• 2 carrots, cut into julienne strips or coarsely shredded (about 1 cup)
• ¾ cup bite-size strips green, red, yellow and/or orange sweet peppers
• ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh radishes
• ¼ snipped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions

Spicy Asian Dressing

• 3 Tbs seasoned rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 3 Tbs canola oil
• 2-3 Tbs sugar to taste
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper

Directions:

Combine all dressing ingredients and shake or mix thoroughly.  Makes about ½ cup.

In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, sweet peppers, radishes, cilantro and green onions.  Pour the prepared dressing over cabbage mixture.  Toss to coat.  Cover and chill for 2-24 hours before serving.

Serve as a side or add chicken and make it a main course.

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