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Good Evening Everyone,
I had a great day at my brother's wedding! I had more veggies to meat and junk food. I did have a slice of wedding cake and cried :) It was a great day overall and I'm going home tomorrow. Good night, Zimmeh |
I bought some smoothie mix at the store that I thought was 1pt, but turned out it was 6 for the whole packet (forgot to check serving size.. lol!!). After adding all the ingredients, it ended up being 12pp for the whole thing... (too much!!)
So.. I modified it.. and this is what I came up with for 5pp. 4oz light n fit vanilla yogurt (1pp) 4oz of nonfat milk (1pp) 12gm of peanut butter (2pp) 1 Tbs of nesquik powder mix chocolate (1pp) 1 banana Ice I mixed it in my blender, and viola... saved myself 7pp, and it tasted the same.. less sugar!!! :-D Smiles! |
Good Morning Healthies.. ♥
This morning, i woke & felt something different, & wonderful.. i love how everything works together, exercise & eating right = healthy body, which in turns creates a healthy mind, heart & soul.. Know what i mean? i'll try and explain how i'm feeling.. It's like, the sun shines brighter, & the fresh air feels more amazing.. The guilt i usually carry with me & dwell on i feel i'm finally starting to let go of.. i feel more at peace - Seeing my human ways & accepting my imperfections.. i'm more gentle, less criticizing, and just loving the way i walk on this earth.. i'm more energetic, increased self-motivation & i can stop & look in a mirror and admire the changes i am seeing rather than picking apart the imperfections... my confidence & self-esteem are growing & growing and that self-love within feels so good, & guilt-free.. ---------------- Yesterday, i followed some of your footsteps & registered myself for belly dancing classes.. i start the Intro this Wednesday night at 8pm.. i am SO excited about this -- because not only am i trying something different, but i am going by myself, when at one time i would be scared half to death to even think about doing something like that on my own.. Look at me now! She explained everything to me on the phone, and really i just cannot wait, sooo excited.. Also, Zumba is on my agenda for this week at the Gym.. i was supposed to go a week ago, and couldn't go in the end.. So, it's on my list of to-do's! breakfast: 1 shredded wheat 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 small banana 1 raspberry yogurt snack: 1/2 cup watermelon lunch: tuna with 1tbsp light helmann's 8 whole wheat crackers tossed salad snack: laughing cow wedge (Medusa, these rock, i tried them cuz of you!) 1/2 whole wheat pita supper: salmon 2 mini oven roasted potatoes with fresh parsley & parmesan. asparagus |
Good morning healthies :)
More movement helps....I've been going to Curves and getting on the Mobia...and I'm down 2 lbs. this morning. :cheer: More importantly, I feel better and can tell that this is doing me good. I had my doctor's appointment yesterday and the results of the labwork drawn on Monday. My A1c is up a little without the Actos...I'm back to 6.6....which is where I was with Actos and without the improved eating habits. We agreed that I should continue with my revised eating style, continue with the (new) exercise regimen, and see how things look in another 3 months. :) |
Was afraid to weigh myself this morning after having gained a pound yesterday.
I should really talk about that because I am sure I am not the only one. The scale and I have never, ever been friends. It really does not matter if it has said 110 or way more than that- I always felt heartsick that it was not less. I do not mentally punish myself for small variations now, as long as it heads in the direction that I want it to go but that internal, initial fear of stepping on the scale is always there. I have to pep talk myself into it every time: "You know you have been doing well, it will be ok" or even, "ok, so you had extra 1/2 and 1/2 in your coffee-that is only about 40 cals, you didn't gain because of that". I wish I could just get on it without the mental tape rewind but I can't and may never but at least every day, I strip to my skin, no denial here, and step on that scale. It keeps me honest and keeps me focused. Btw, I did lose that damn pound from yesterday. (f) |
Good morning all!!!
Just got home from the gym, chest, triceps, and cardio..done!!! I have lost only 3 lbs, but I can tell that my jeans and shirts are more baggie. Hope y'all have a fantastic weekend planned!!! Keep up the good work!!! |
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Being healthy is great, and definately worth the work!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Good morning all,I think im a wake but not really shure after comeing home at near the butt crack of dawn.I had a long night at the pool hall with league games an a small tournament wich I won all of them and some jingle as well.
I did remember to bring edibles so I didnt crash mu blood shugar while playing.I just ate a lite breakfast of one poached egg w/12 whole wheat toast,and have taken talipa felets out for lunch,not shure how im cooking them but when my son gets home from work in a couple of houre I will somehow.I havent been on the scale yet not shure I can focus my eyes that well yet but I will in a little while.You'all keep up the great work u are doing..u all rock...I feel more ZZZZZZZZZ's calling my name. |
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For me, I always weigh first thing in the morning -after the pee of course ;). No clothes no nothing. And for me it's only a "real" weight if I have had pretty much the same amount of sleep as normal. I usually consider Tues - Friday to be good accurate weights. The Weekend is just for "fun" because I sleep more. Monday is just a gauge because I typically don't drink as much water on the weekend and I may eat out - which means more sodium. So Monday is my "flush the system" day. For me it's kinda funny - When I'm eating right I LOVE getting on the scale. Even if I go up .5 to a 1... I still look at the number and remember where I was last week, month, or in some cases year.. and I can't help but smile. The body is weird. You'll flat line for a week and a half and then 3 pounds will fall off out of no where. I guess for me the hardest part is to keep on truckin during that week and a half. |
Congratulations on your weight loss and on finding roomies!
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Good morning healthies :)
Sticking with the plan over here and it feels good. Ironically, I find it much harder to get on the Mobia, even though it's literally right here in my bedroom than it is to get in the car, drive to Curves, work out 30 minutes, stretch for 10, and drive home. I think it may be partly that the Mobia is very intense exercise, so I can only sustain it for frustratingly short periods of time....and end up beating myself up over that. With the Curves, I show up....I do my circuits...I can do it, my heart rate is where it should be, I sweat a little, people are friendly, and the time flies by. I'm sure it also helps that I'm doing Curves first thing in the morning, before I get distracted by the rest of the day. Whatever it is....it's working. I've been going faithfully Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings...and I can feel the difference already. I also know that I'm lucky...since I have another incentive....greed! My company pays for my gym membership, and also pays me $100 a month into my health savings account if I go to the gym 3 times a week. True, I can only spend the money on health expenses....but in a household where both my son and I wear glasses, go to the doctor and dentist, and I am on diabetic prescriptions...that's always a useful thing. Ironically (again), I had this incentive available all of last year...and never joined a gym. I think, frequently, it has to be a meeting of internal motivation and external support before things really click....at least for me. Hugs to you all! |
Good morning & happy Monday healthy peeps! Look at all this continued success happening.... what a wonderful site to see first thing on a Monday morning! Congrats y'all, and keep up the great work!!!!
We went grocery shopping and loaded up on nothing but healty options for meals this week. Fruit (cherries, strawberries, bananas, cutie oranges and apples), fresh veggies (green beans, 2 small red potatoes, asparagus, baby spinach & tomatoes) and lean meats ~ plus stuff for breakfasts & lunches, too. Ever notice that eating healthier is more expensive?! $100 goes pretty quick! I didn't get to the gym this weekend, but we did go out with friends Saturday night, and ended up dancing the night away! Sunday, I worked in the yard, pulling weeds & moving fallen limbs to a big ol' pile. I agree with Tawse on the best weigh in days FOR ME are during the week (I do Thursday). I NEVER manage to drink enough water over the weekend and we do normally eat out at least once, so yeah, I need to flush that salt intake. I also normally will workout more during the week AND stay on track with meals when I am on a daily routine. But, what works for one, might not work well for others. Luckily, we are all getting pretty good at learning what's best for ourselves... and moving forward on our journey! Meals planned for today... Breakfast: a toasted 100 calorie multigrain english muffin a banana a cup of coffeee with a splash of vanilla creamer Lunch: a lean cuisine meal baby spinach salad with almond slivers & a light raspberry vinagerette dressing Dinner: probably grab a sandwich from Subway on my way to the 2nd job an apple Snacks: laughing cow wedge (thanks Medusa :) with reduced fat Wheat Thins yogurt Have a great day y'all! |
Hey all!!
Lost 2.4 lbs at my weigh in yesterday. Ya!! I didn't move my body enough, so this week I am going to focus on that. I went out last night to a few bars with a friend and only had 2 drinks (Malibu and diet coke) and we split a yummy (but bad) chicken artichoke sandwich. I also found a gourmet market that has fresh local fish and shark!! So I bought 2 shark filets, a wahoo filet and snapper. I am leaving on Friday on a trip (ya!!) so looks like I am eating fish every lunch and dinner. Hahaha! Here's to a good week everyone!! :-) |
Hey Healthies!
I had one of my weigh-ins yesterday and had a .8 gain. Not upset about it because this week is hormone-heavy and Im retaining water like a well! I intend to hit the elliptical for 20 when I get home and drink lots of water with dinner. Today has been a crap fest as far as food and I have GOT to get to the grocery store after work! Breakfast: v8 5 reduced fat triscuits and a laughing cow Snack: grapes Lunch: Lean Cafe chicken panini (which I will NEVER buy again after learning it was 9 ww points! I can have a damn cheeseburger for that!) pudding cup Dinner: This will probably be a grilled chicken salad or turkey salad. Tonight at the grocery store, I am going to intentionally buy some things that will help me switch up my food routines. Plan on getting some peppers and zucchinis for roasted veggies and am going to look for sandwich thins so I can bring a couple of turkey sandwiches this week :) |
Howdy Healthies!!!!!!!
Tomorrow we get cable in our bedroom and the treadmill will be moved in there. It's not just for hanging robes on anymore people. My mom gave it to me and it's a really great one. Has a radio and heart rate and calories burned and lights and bling. I am excited about finally using it, seeing that i've had it now for over 2 years and have yet to turn it on. I did plug it in once. Off to Best Buy then grocery shopping for us. We are up to two cases of water a week and sometimes that don't even last. Oh anddddddddddddddddd I put on my new jeans this morning. The ones that i bought a couple of months ago and had to lay down to zip everytime i wore them so i put them in the back of my closet. Today, they fit. No laying down to zip and didn't even have to suck in my breath and become 2 inches taller. Happy days!!!!!! |
Belle - You reminded me! I am also in a smaller size. First time I've been comfortably in a 26 in over 2 years.
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We are such creatures of habit with food, so we are branching out this week :)
One of our new meals that we are gonna do this week, are chicken wraps: spinach wrap (or wheat) grilled chicken breast baby spinach tomato avacado black beans and/or corn with fresh fruit on the side Last night, we had broiled tortilla crusted tilapia, brown rice & grilled asparagus and fruit for dessert (13 WW points total) I found a great recipe on WW this morning, for pizza on the grill, too! You use a medium sized wheat tortilla as the crust, a small amount of store bought pizza or tomato sauce, any veggies and/or COOKED meat topping (turkey pepperoni, browned turkey or chicken sausage) and shredded skim mozzarella cheese. Use the toppings lightly, so the crust will stay crisp. Grill for 5 -7 minutes till edges brown & cheese bubbles. Each pizza is only 6 WW points!! We are having friends over this weekend for a game night, so we are gonna have all the items handy & we can all make our own pizzas :) |
Afternoon everyone,im back in the house from a work out that was a bit diffrent that I have done before,I did work on the bench press thingy (40 with 30 pounds on the bar) then I did 20 squats useing my own weight for resistance...jusy grab hold of the fence rail then squat till your hips and knees are even,u will be surprised at how it dose work.Then two sets of 30 rapid as I could go deep crunchies with a 1 minit rest between reps,then did free weight work on my arm curles(30 with 15 pounds each arm) afterwards I did 60steps on the stepper.If thst wasnt enough I threw caution to the wind and ran six laps of the long side of my back yard(about 120freet one way)= 720feet thats over a quarter mile.I know the distance dosent sound like much but I havent ran in years,I use to run a lot and really miss it,hopefully this is a step into geting back into it.Corse I did some stretches and deep breathing before and after,I alos got a mild crash from needing to eat but that hit half way thrue me eating a pickup snack of apple slices and chedar cheese and a tablespoon of pnb with a big bottle of water(20oz).Thats all I got for today,I must have been out of my mind but I really do feel good afterwards.
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One problem I have is, sometimes new recipes that I wanna try, D doesn't like the main ingrediants. I wanted to make some stuffed cabbage or stuffed peppers, but she just turns her nose up in the air when I bring it up. HELP... that's the reason we get stuck in the food boredom ruts!
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I got a challenge...Breath deeply several time a day,it releaves stress and relaxes the diaphram plus expands your lung capasity.Carry on.
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I've been under so much stress that I seriously sometimes forget to breathe.....and a few deep slow breaths really does help me relax and feel better. :rrose: |
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You are very wellcome,I to get to many irons in the fire then stress wich isnt good at all,deep breathing is good for the soul I honestly beleave it.One thing is lots of stuff I stress over isnt worth the stress so I am doing better at my choices.
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Anyone ever made zucchini "noodles"?
So easy...just cut the squash lengthwise a couple of times, depending on the size, and pare it lengthwise with a veggie peeler. i love to do this and toss it in one of my Calphalon saute pans with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, little salt & pepper and some garlic... You can do so much with this...add a wedge or 2 of Laughing Cow Light for a faux Alfredo - a favourite of mine. Or just use it as is for a nice side instead of noodles, rice or potatoes. Use your imagination and you can come up with something yummy. It's an awesome alternative for me since i am not eating pasta, rice or potatoes. i've even used thinly sliced zucchini to make "lasagna" and use marina (read the label to be sure it's not loaded with sugar) fat-free ricotta or cottage cheese, a can of mushrooms and low fat mozzarella and parmesan which makes a great seasoning. Layer it however you want and toss it in the oven until it's hot & bubbly...mmmmm i like doing this because i can make a single serving and it doesn't take long to throw together... Spaghetti squash is also good but a real pain to fix. And those shirataki noodles are another alternative but i've always found them to be just nasty... |
Monday grocery run!
I packed a bag of random stuff for lunch this morning because I realized I had almost completely run out of fresh veggies and fruits. That just wont do! Went to the store and this is some of what I got: The Fresh Stuff: Green and red peppers purple onion romaine lettuce carrots cucumber broccoli cabbage lemons cutie oranges bananas garlic celery green onions bok choy sweet potatoes free range bonelss skinless chicken breast shaved cajun turkey The Other stuff: turkey pepperoni bagel thins fat free vidalia salad dressing artichoke hearts sundried tomatoes light italian dressing turkey sausage egg beaters sugar free vanilla caramel coffeemate Yes, I really bought that many fresh veggies and I LOVED the way they looked all piled in the cart and going down the conveyor belt! This week I intend to have salad, tuna fish, and turkey sandwiches for lunch at work and at night I will marinate chicken breast and do steamed veggies on the side. I also am going to chop up the cabbage, bok choy, celery, carrot, broccoli, onion, garlic, and green and red peppers and do a stir fry with a tiny bit of olive oil and sesame oil. Right before its done, I'll sprinkle with ginger and white pepper and have it with chicken breast. It's super light and you can make a bunch of it and it reheats nicely. Might also roast some of the peppers, onions, and sweet potato for a little different take on the side dish. Kinda excited! I was telling Candace earlier today that I have been excited about food in a much different way since starting all of this than I used to. I used to get excited about sweets and how good it was going to feel to binge. Now, it's about trying new things and new ways of cooking and really being joyous knowing that the food I am eating is no longer an agent of harm. Love to all! |
When I found out I had diabetis I got my diet plan in the mail from the doc at the hospital,I followed it to the T and from the begaing its wasnt hard to do.But It often leaves me feeling the lack of enough food..im not talking about a pig out I just needed more to fuel my body.While on the food plan to the letter I just was on this side of hungry most of the time,I did as it said about eating more veggies but after a long time it became a non issue.So after a long conversation with the nutritionist I was convenced I would wreck my numbers or gain any weigh but eating all of my required carbs insted of staying on the short side of the list.So im eating enough to stay filed up with out the afternoon od late evening swimmy headed simi crash.I hope this fixed the prob cause since I have been working out 3 to 4 times aweek I need this to be better and blanced.This morning I tested and my numbers were 95 insted of 110 so I gess im on the right track,we will see.
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I know what you mean aobut being "this side of hungry" when on the diabetic meal plan. I found it worked a lot better when I added more healthy fats (olives, olive oil, nuts in moderation, and avocado)....and also more lean protein. Veggies are great, of course, but they don't seem to keep me feeling satisfied in the same way that the healthy fats and protein do. Best of luck with it, Jo |
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I keep cold baked sweet potatoes in the firdge,have an ample supply of pnb,as well as some baked chicken handy when I get the hungries.Also I hve calmamata olives in a gallon crock in the fridge that I get from a friend who has a food supply buisness,they are expensive but its one of the things I allow myself to splurge on.I miss good crusty french bread more than anything,they go really well with the olives and hard parmasan cheese and fresh cherry tomatoes toped with fresh basil and the oil from the olives.The oil is mostly olive oil and herbs and spices is a great marinade for about anything or just brush a little over fish before its cookd. |
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I hear you on missing the crusty French bread.....sigh..... |
I got good news from the doctor this morning :) Three of the four tests he ran came back negative! We are just waiting on my thyroid test.
Have a great day! Zimmeh |
Well I weighed myself yesterday just for the hell of it after my workout and ............. 4 lbs gone! I'm quite liking this working out and losing weight thing :D
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Today's Menu:
Breakfast: Banana V8 spicy hot cutie orange Fiber One bar (This is a lot of food but I graze on it until lunch) Lunch: lean cuisine pasta romano with bacon side salad with lettuce, carrot, vinagrette Snack: carrots with vinagrette Dinner: Baked chicken cabbage stir fry |
Good morning y'all :) Yep, it was another great day yesterday... I managed to stay 10 points below my target! Better yet, I found a combination of food choices, that were such low points I felt like I was eating all day long! So, today I'm following suit.
Meals planned for today: Breakfast: a toasted multigrain 100 calorie english muffin a banana a diet citrus green tea (no calories) midmorning snack: yogurt Lunch: a roasted turkey & sweet potatoes lean cuisine meal sliced cucumbers & tomatoes afternoon snack: 2 cutie oranges Dinner: spinach salad with sliced almonds, a pinch of feta cheese & light raspberry vinagerette dressing baked boneless pork chops fresh green beans and 1 red pototo |
OMG... I almost forgot! When I was stocking up at Kroger's on the Lean Cuisine sale, I saw they had some new items. One of my favorite appetizers has always been spinach & artichoke dip. Finally, a healthier option!
http://girltomom.com/wp-content/uplo...5-1024x823.jpg Each box has TWO (2) pita breads and TWO (2) dips... and each serving (1 dip, 1 bread) is only 200 calories and/or 5 WW points! OMG... bomb diggity! I sliced that half moon shaped pita into 4 sections and enjoyed every single bite! They also have a veggie dip that I am gonna try, too! |
I loved this!
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Breakfast was .
A small serveing of cottage cheese with frozen peach sices + 2 slices of shugar free whole wheat bread w/a little bit of pnb. Lunch was. Asorted sliced veggies w/red wine vinnager/olive oil dressing dribbled over them.Two slices of chedar cheese and melba toast( 1). Afternoon snack. A hand full of pistashio nuts,black olives and 1 jumbo hard boiled egg. Dinner was. Small steak,a whole bag of steamed veggies with cracked black pepper a drizzle of evoo,a sprinkle of garlic power w a dash on parmasan cheese.No bread. Not shure if I will eat anything else tonight,it depends on how I feel at 9:30 or so. |
I just did my "refrigerator stir fry" to complement the baked chicken and it turned out "slap yourself" good!
All you do is chop up the following, throw them in a big skillet with 1 tbs of olive oil and 1 tsp of sesame oil. Stir fry and serve. Makes a TON! An entire head of cabbage chopped 1 entire green bell pepper 1 entire red bell pepper 4 - 5 stalks celery sliced 2 whole purple onions chopped course 1 fresh garlic clove minced 3 - 4 carrots peeled and sliced on the diagonal 1 entire stalk of broccoli chopped into florets When its almost done sprinkle with ginger, crushed red pepper, and any other seasoning you wish. This is a GREAT side dish and super filling if you are hungry! |
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Good morning healthies :)
Started my day off with a handful of raspberries...then off to drop Rooster at school before heading to Curves. I got a new waterbottle that holds 24 ounces and I managed to drink the entire thing while I was there, doing my half hour circuit/10 minute stretch. I push it pretty hard while I'm there...somehow that's easy to do in that environment for me....and I'm always sweating and keeping my heart rate in the target zone. Even took a banana for the ride home....now back at my desk, with coffee (at last!) and a carton of peach/mango greek yogurt....and a refill of that water bottle. Feels good to start the day like this! :) |
Good morning healthy living folks :)
Well last night after dinner, D went to visit with her mom at the rehab hospital, so I washed off the makeup & put on my workout clothes... and got my butt to the gym! I have found that going about 7:30pm, that it's not as crowded. Actually the women's part only had one other lady in there... so I took full advantage of using all my favorite machines! I did 20 minutes on the elipitical.... at 15 I thought my legs were gonna fall off, but I kept on going. Then I did another 20 minutes working on toning my arms and doing crunches on some fancy machine (luckily, the nice lady that was there showed me how to work it ;) So tonight after dinner settles, I will be heading back. Meals planned for the day: Breakfast: 2 toaster waffles a banana a small iced sugar free vanilla coffee Lunch: a can of progresso chicken gumbo (only 2 WW points...yeehaw) a few unsalted crackers an apple Dinner: grilled chicken breast fresh corn on the cob brown rice for me, white rice for D Snacks: yogurt celery with peanut butter **I also bought myself a fancy new water tumbler for work, to motivate me to drink lots & lots of water.** Hope y'all have a great day :) |
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Like you, I have a friend of mine that swears by working out first thing in the morning. She always said that by the time she got off work, started doing stuff around the house, the last thing on her mind was working out. But, when she gets her workout in the morning, she feels like her day is off to a productive start :) |
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