Chicago Diva On A Dime

     Are you staying in on New Years Eve? Too cold? Can't find a sitter? Or just not into all the Hoopla?... Well join me for a Twitter Party and blog hop! Ok so I've never done the second but I have two dogs so I'm joining. Hope to see you there! Bark you later  My Hercules napping! My Peeper dressed up for the party!  <!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=221884" type="text/javascript" ></script><!-- end LinkyTools script -->

     Yes I'm back by popular demand... Ok maybe I wasn't demanded but I fell off from Blogging and the internet this last month! Why? My back pain and problems had gotten worst. And Christmas and my Grandmother having eye surgery the day after ment a lot of running around, in pain no less. Well it's Jan 1st so I'm starting over on my 30 day challenge. Both physical and blogging challenges!

     Join myself, Bellafind and Blitsy for a Twitter party. You  may be asking what is Blitsy?  What is Blitsy?  Blitsy is a members-only site that offers private, limited-time sale events with the best brands in the crafting industry. Members gain instant access to today's top crafting brands at up to 70% off retail When is the Twitter Party?  Wednesday, December 18th at 12:00pm CT. Mark your calendars Where?  #BlitsyCrafts Love what you've read & want to sign up?  RSVP at: http://twtvite.com/u4uhdzcnkhf66gt Also  please follow both @Bellafind and @BlitsyCrafts on Twitter. In order to win one of the fabulous prizes we'll be giving away, you must be a Bellafind member! Can't wait to get crafty on the 18th

     As you may have seen in an earlier blog post. I am doing a 30 day challenge of both abs and squats. So how's it going? After three days I am sore. It being the 4th it is the rest day. I have decided that I will be keeping up with the challenge but on days I may hurt more I will be splitting the challenges into one in the morning and the other in the evening.        Weightloss is a big deal for me. I just lost 50lbs and due to medical reasons I gained most back. I can't workout yet 100%, so I'm going easy right now by doing these challenges. I am nervous I won't be able to complete them. But I will try.     So what are some great ways to lose weight. Of course ask your physician if you are healthy enough to workout. We'll obviously I'm a work in progress but my advice see what kind of apps your phone has. There are many IOS and android apps that help count calories and activity.

     So you may be wondering what am I gonna do for Tasty Tuesdays? Well if you didn't know I know how to cook. Also my Father owner a Restaurant when I was growing up. So yes I was always around food. Hence for my need for Weightloss Wednesday...         Well I'm gonna start my Tasty Tuesday with a recipe for something I've been craving: Avocado chicken salad:  This is a healthier alternative to Chicken salad. It has less mayo and avocado for a healthy fat. Ingredients: 2 cups shredded chicken 1 avocado 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tsp lime juice 1 tsp fresh cilantro 1/4 cup mayo 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt Directions: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20-30 minutes to let all those yummy flavors blend together.  Serve on bread, flat bread, pita chips or any other way you like your chicken salad. Tasty Tuesday tip: try using a crockpot for an easy way to make dinner without spe...