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20II I didn't send a holiday note or card this year. But not because you matter less to me this year! In fact, I spent much of this year and the holiday season feeling grateful for YOU! Sure, like everyone, I faced challenges this year, but I still had my happiest, most content year ever and that does not happen without my family and friends, my team, and especially you all by my side in person and in spirit. But after making the December 20th deadline for the "The Biggest Loser International Cookbook," following the release of "The Biggest Loser Dessert Cookbook" on November 9th, and then Christmas shopping, buying ingredients for Christmas dinner… I was simply ready for "a long winter's nap." :) After two months of getting very little sleep, I just needed a break. So I took it. I know you'll forgive me. I trust that you know that my skipping the holiday card was only because I cared more about making sure each and every recipe in the new cookbook was given the TLC it needed and that will help you in the long run (even if that means that I don't launch another 3 cookbooks in the next 13 months). And during my week off, as I watched 2010 become 2011, it occurred to me that 2011 looks a lot like 20II (as in "I" "I"). If that's not license to make this year the year of "I," I don't know what is! And I encourage you to embrace this too--NOT as a license to be selfish towards others but a license to be kind to yourself and make this year the year to conquer that "thing" that you've resolved to conquer once and for all! 20II: A giant, inescapable, daily (or even more frequent) reminder to do for you. No excuses. No holds barred. Have you said for years that you'll lose weight? Have you promised to make more time for your children before they don't want to spend time with you? Have you wanted to change careers and let fear stop you? Have you resolved to do more volunteer work? Whatever it is -- and I know you have one (we all do!) -- let's make this year the year to do what it takes to achieve it – for YOURSELF. Not because someone tells you to, not because I told you to, but because you want to for you! I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the one thing is that is missing in my life. I am going to do whatever I can to make 20II the year I get it! Note: In saying that, I understand that the perfectionist in me will have to take a back seat. (Gasp! Gasp! Gasp! Gasp!). It will, however, mean so many other wonderful things when I get what I've dreamt of for so long. So join me in doing everything you can to make your long-delayed resolution or dream come true. Join me in resolving that this is the year of I-I! "I Can! I Will!" Both "I's" important: The first "I" to believe it, the second to DO it! Happy Cooking, Eating, & I'ing! Happy 20II Devin Mmm…Motivation: If you haven't already seen her story on Dr. Oz, I'm sure you'll quickly agree that Jill Knapp is a role model for all of us. She went from diabetic obese mom to beauty pageant winner and now she's paying it forward by helping others. Needless to say, she had no lack of tips and tricks to share when asked what keeps her motivated: "A big one for me was making a vision board. I would cut out little sayings, pictures of someone who was fit, a glass of water, a photo of healthy food." Jill kept her vision board on the back of her closet door so she saw it every day as a reminder of what mattered and what she wanted more than anything. What happens now that she has achieved her vision? "I still have the same one up but now it has all come true. I am that fit healthy person!"
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To Enter: To enter, just Click through and "Follow Me"! Winners will be chosen at random from submissions received by January 31, 2011. Valid only for residents of the continental U.S. No purchase necessary.
Every week in January I'm giving away one of these caps! If you're my Facebook Fan (or "Like" Me), you're automatically entered to win these and all of my regular Facebook giveaways. If you're not, what are you waiting for? Become a fan and win something! The more people who "like" me, the bigger the prizes will get! And the Winner Is…: Congratulations to Sue Haase, Teresa Helton, Lola Patrick, Charleen Clark, Mary Thomas Haymaker, Lilda Monica and Becki Thompson! Like everyone, I did a little extra giving last month. Sue Haase won Bouquet of Fruits Gift Crate from the newsletter while Facebook Fans, Teresa Helton, Lola Patrick, Charleen Clark, and Mary Thomas Haymaker were the lucky winners of Bouquet of Fruits' Holiday Chocolate Caramel Apples.
Congrats to all! I hope you enjoy your winnings! FOOD FOR THOUGHT
GIVING BACK:
Share our Strength works closely with the culinary industry and finds their volunteers among people like you: people that care about their health and in turn care about giving back to their community in a food-oriented way. And the best news is that there are tons of ways to participate from hosting a "Great American Bake Sale" to eating out during their "Great American Dine Outs". Feeling great and helping others is only a click away! Follow me…
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| Mixed Berry Oatmeal As the snow falls in most of the country, this oatmeal is a great warm-you-up snack (or breakfast, of course), to keep your family's resolutions on track without depravation! For the other single girls (and guys!) out there, the oatmeal is reheat-friendly 3-1/2 cups water
Makes 4 servings. Each serving has: 216 calories, 6 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates (14 g sugar), 3 g fat, <1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 6 g fiber, 145 mg sodium |
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Jill Knapp is all about family and loves spending as much time with them as possible. Her second passion is bringing awareness to Type II diabetes. Since being diagnosed with Type II Diabetes a little over three years ago, Jill lost 100 pounds. Her diabetes is now under control through diet and exercise. Jill's success with controlling her diabetes has led to a new-found dedication and passion in educating others on how to eat right and exercise. It brings her great joy to share her story with others and in doing so inspire them to get up and get moving! Visit Jill at 
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