Onward I go

I was upset with myself this morning at weigh-in. I took that anger and turned it into motivation. I went on a walk. I ate a healthy breakfast. I planned the rest of my meals for the day. I already have a better outlook on my week.

I'm only choosing 1 goal for the week from now on and it will be my goal for as many weeks as it takes for it to become habit. My goal this week eight servings (8 fl oz) of liquids a day.

I'm making a Weight Watchers recipe for Potato and Canadian Bacon Slow Cooker Chowder.

	2 cup(s) uncooked potato(es), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
	1 large carrot(s), diced
	1 cup(s) leek(s), chopped, white part only
	1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
	4 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth
	1/2 cup(s) uncooked barley
	1 leaf/leaves bay leaf
	1/4 tsp dried thyme, crushed
	1/4 tsp black pepper
	4 oz Canadian-style bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
	1/2 cup(s) fat-free evaporated milk
	2 oz fat-free half-and-half

Instructions

• In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, carrots, leek, garlic, broth, barley, bay leaf, thyme, pepper and bacon; cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  
  
• Stir in evaporated milk and half-and-half; heat through, uncovered, about 10 minutes. Yields about 1 2/3 cups per serving.