Healthy Weight Loss - Page 100

Thinker · 10-18-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by *Anya*

I like the recipe sharing idea. When I joined WW after my babies were born, was the old school WW, which I really liked a lot-the weighing and measuring and it really worked for me. Tried the points, just could not get into it. If you give me an inch (foodwise) I will take a mile!

Anyway, I do have some great recipes from those days which I shall dig out. I used to always make a pumpkin pie-sans crust and bread pudding that were WW. I will see what I can find.

PS: up to 60 sit-ups now. Still doing stairs, etc. Control feels awesome.

I've never been a fan of the crust (well, I do like the bottom part...just not the outer edges), and I don't add cool whip topping..........so I will look forward to your recipe!!

Thinker · 10-18-2011, 01:17 PM

I don't know exactly what happened, but I'm only 2.4 pounds away from my first goal weight.

I busted right outta that plateau!!

SelfMadeMan · 10-18-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinker

I don't know exactly what happened, but I'm only 2.4 pounds away from my first goal weight.

I busted right outta that plateau!!

Awesome, way to go!

Thinker · 10-18-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SelfMadeMan

Awesome, way to go!

Thanks.

I seem to have better results when I quit thinking about what I'm doing.

JustJo · 10-18-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinker

I don't know exactly what happened, but I'm only 2.4 pounds away from my first goal weight.

I busted right outta that plateau!!

Wooooo Hooooo!

Sometimes I think it takes time for our bodies to readjust...and they do things on their time schedule, not ours.

I'm glad to hear it's going so well!

Thinker · 10-18-2011, 05:51 PM

Doing it to better understand the addictions...

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/healt...urpose-2583990

Cowboi · 10-18-2011, 06:09 PM

Baked chicken, baked sweet potato for dinner. Gotta get back on the wagon after the reunion.

Zimmeh · 10-19-2011, 07:54 AM

Good Morning Everyone,

I decided to weigh myself this morning and I somehow lost 3lbs..Woohoo!!! It must have been all of the walking that we were doing.

I am having cold cereal in the morning for breakfast and coffee. Lunch usually is a sandwich with no side and dinner is usually chicken and veggies or a sandwich..

Have a great day!!!

Zimmeh

PinkieLee · 10-19-2011, 08:37 AM

Good morning healthy peeps!

Well, day 3 of being back on track after the Reunion! We had a slight cold front come in yesterday, so I decided to break out the ol' crockpot for dinner tonight. I'm making a beef & veggie soup/stew. It's got lean stew meat, a few small red potatos, stewed diced tomatos, corn & green beans, beef stock & a low sodium seasoning packet. I bought all the canned veggies with no salt added. I may make a small pan of cornbread.

This morning for breakfast I had Special K with berries cereal, a banana & I'm on my 2nd cup of coffee with fat free vanilla creamer.

Lunch today will be Subway. I am craving a spinach salad with the seafood mix with all the veggies... no dressing, just a lil' pepper. As long as I eat it as a salad it's not too bad ~ it's only 7 points

After dinner, we are going to the park to walk. The crisp, cool air makes walking a lot more enjoyable!

I still haven't weighed in yet... tomorrow is the day! I'm already bracing myself for a gain since I have been kinda lax for a couple weeks. But, I'm back on track... so let's do this thing!

Hope everyone has a great day!

diamondrose · 10-19-2011, 08:45 AM

Post Reunion.. I spent the whole first day sleeping. Now that I am actually up and moving I will be getting back on track with my weight loss for an improved me for next reunion!!! I'd love to see others who might like to lose some weight jump on board for a new weight loss goal for the coming reunion!!

PinkieLee · 10-19-2011, 02:20 PM

After grabbing my salad from Subway, I went home at lunch today, to add the veggies to the crockpot. Let me tell you my soup is smelling YUMMY! I thought it was gonna be more like a stew... but I guess I added too much water/stock. That's ok... I'm more of a soup person anyway. Tomorrow, the seasonings will have soaked in and it will be even more tasty!

I still haven't ventured off to look for holiday receipes yet.... but have been kinda kicking around different options in my head. Ever since Thinker mentioned Pumpkin Pie and Sunshine mentioned Sweet Potato Pie, I've got those flavors on my brain. I might have to break down & see if I can find at least a sugar free or fat free pumpkin creamer for my coffee

Just from being back on track for the last 3 days, I can already tell a difference with how my body feels. When I eat crap or don't drink enough water, I feel sluggish. I guess the saying is right, "you are what you eat". Luckily, I'm back on track & feeling 100% better already.... mind & body!

Kelt · 10-19-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

After grabbing my salad from Subway, I went home at lunch today, to add the veggies to the crockpot. Let me tell you my soup is smelling YUMMY! I thought it was gonna be more like a stew... but I guess I added too much water/stock. That's ok... I'm more of a soup person anyway. Tomorrow, the seasonings will have soaked in and it will be even more tasty!

I still haven't ventured off to look for holiday receipes yet.... but have been kinda kicking around different options in my head. Ever since Thinker mentioned Pumpkin Pie and Sunshine mentioned Sweet Potato Pie, I've got those flavors on my brain. I might have to break down & see if I can find at least a sugar free or fat free pumpkin creamer for my coffee

Just from being back on track for the last 3 days, I can already tell a difference with how my body feels. When I eat crap or don't drink enough water, I feel sluggish. I guess the saying is right, "you are what you eat". Luckily, I'm back on track & feeling 100% better already.... mind & body!

Your soup sounds terrific!

Since several folks have mentioned pumpkin type things, I'll share one of mine.
Winter squashes are on my list of "Human Rocket Fuel" items, so I eat this all the time.

It's approximate since I use metric;

Cooked, mashed Butternut squash, 1 cupish
Agave nectar or honey, 1-1.5 teaspoonish
Cinnamon, lots (or maybe pumpkin pie spice

)
Salt, just a pinch

moosh this all up and make it hot

Top with walnut pieces 1/2 ounce (15g)

Kelt · 10-19-2011, 03:35 PM

Side note on the cooked squash thing;

steamed, too squishy
baked, too much work/electricity

I just nuke'em whole, poke it a couple of times with a fork. On high 6-8 minutes, let it sit 15-30, flip and repeat. Scoop out the good stuff, stays great in the fridge for days.

I've been known to forget it was sitting in the micro for half a day at a time. No harm done. Very forgiving stuff this.
Also good lots of other ways, herbs and such.

PinkieLee · 10-19-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelt

Your soup sounds terrific!

Since several folks have mentioned pumpkin type things, I'll share one of mine.
Winter squashes are on my list of "Human Rocket Fuel" items, so I eat this all the time.

It's approximate since I use metric;

Cooked, mashed Butternut squash, 1 cupish
Agave nectar or honey, 1-1.5 teaspoonish
Cinnamon, lots (or maybe pumpkin pie spice

)
Salt, just a pinch

moosh this all up and make it hot

Top with walnut pieces 1/2 ounce (15g)

THANK YOU for this! I'm definitely gonna make this as an alternative to my mother's favorite candied yams loaded with butter & marshmellows!

girl_dee · 10-19-2011, 03:53 PM

rings and jeans are a little looser today, YAY!

PinkieLee · 10-19-2011, 03:55 PM

Question for the gormet cooks out there....

I've read somewhere that some people mash califlower as a substitute for mashed potatos. Lemme hear your thoughts and/or comments on this! **see, more holiday options**

girl_dee · 10-19-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Question for the gormet cooks out there....

I've read somewhere that some people mash califlower as a substitute for mashed potatos. Lemme hear your thoughts and/or comments on this! **see, more holiday options**

OMG i kid you not, i JUST made this!! We just had this with dinner!

Yes you boil a head of cauliflower, I cut mine up first, add butter and cheese and mash it up with a mixer.

I am on atkins so allowed all of this but you can try substituting whatever, I also threw in some fresh garlic and onions for a really yummy flavor, it is wonderful!

Kelt · 10-19-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Question for the gormet cooks out there....

I've read somewhere that some people mash califlower as a substitute for mashed potatos. Lemme hear your thoughts and/or comments on this! **see, more holiday options**

Been there, wouldn't go there with the relatives. Try it on yourself first. Popular for real low carbers. It's not bad, definitely not a potato. Of course, I'm no gourmet.

Kelt · 10-19-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

OMG i kid you not, i JUST made this!! We just had this with dinner!

Yes you boil a head of cauliflower, I cut mine up first, add butter and cheese and mash it up with a mixer.

I am on atkins so allowed all of this but you can try substituting whatever, I also threw in some fresh garlic and onions for a really yummy flavor, it is wonderful!

See, now this sounds pretty good!

Corkey · 10-19-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Question for the gormet cooks out there....

I've read somewhere that some people mash cauliflower as a substitute for mashed potatos. Lemme hear your thoughts and/or comments on this! **see, more holiday options**

Cauliflower puree is great! Add a little Parma romano and you have a great dish. Lower carbs and higher in fiber.

10-18-2011, 01:17 PM	#1982
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PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,074 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Good morning healthy peeps! Well, day 3 of being back on track after the Reunion! We had a slight cold front come in yesterday, so I decided to break out the ol' crockpot for dinner tonight. I'm making a beef & veggie soup/stew. It's got lean stew meat, a few small red potatos, stewed diced tomatos, corn & green beans, beef stock & a low sodium seasoning packet. I bought all the canned veggies with no salt added. I may make a small pan of cornbread. This morning for breakfast I had Special K with berries cereal, a banana & I'm on my 2nd cup of coffee with fat free vanilla creamer. Lunch today will be Subway. I am craving a spinach salad with the seafood mix with all the veggies... no dressing, just a lil' pepper. As long as I eat it as a salad it's not too bad ~ it's only 7 points After dinner, we are going to the park to walk. The crisp, cool air makes walking a lot more enjoyable! I still haven't weighed in yet... tomorrow is the day! I'm already bracing myself for a gain since I have been kinda lax for a couple weeks. But, I'm back on track... so let's do this thing! Hope everyone has a great day!

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diamondrose Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 1,384 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 2,895 Times in 923 Posts Rep Power: 13536274	Post Reunion.. I spent the whole first day sleeping. Now that I am actually up and moving I will be getting back on track with my weight loss for an improved me for next reunion!!! I'd love to see others who might like to lose some weight jump on board for a new weight loss goal for the coming reunion!!

10-19-2011, 02:20 PM	#1991
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,074 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	After grabbing my salad from Subway, I went home at lunch today, to add the veggies to the crockpot. Let me tell you my soup is smelling YUMMY! I thought it was gonna be more like a stew... but I guess I added too much water/stock. That's ok... I'm more of a soup person anyway. Tomorrow, the seasonings will have soaked in and it will be even more tasty! I still haven't ventured off to look for holiday receipes yet.... but have been kinda kicking around different options in my head. Ever since Thinker mentioned Pumpkin Pie and Sunshine mentioned Sweet Potato Pie, I've got those flavors on my brain. I might have to break down & see if I can find at least a sugar free or fat free pumpkin creamer for my coffee Just from being back on track for the last 3 days, I can already tell a difference with how my body feels. When I eat crap or don't drink enough water, I feel sluggish. I guess the saying is right, "you are what you eat". Luckily, I'm back on track & feeling 100% better already.... mind & body!

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Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,303 Times in 2,539 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Side note on the cooked squash thing; steamed, too squishy baked, too much work/electricity I just nuke'em whole, poke it a couple of times with a fork. On high 6-8 minutes, let it sit 15-30, flip and repeat. Scoop out the good stuff, stays great in the fridge for days. I've been known to forget it was sitting in the micro for half a day at a time. No harm done. Very forgiving stuff this. Also good lots of other ways, herbs and such.

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