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Hey gals - Happy April!

Where's everyone been hiding? Is the Spring weather drawing everyone outside and away from their computers?

I had a busy weekend cleaning out a basement full of 70 years of stuff - not fun at all. I'm still recovering from all that hard labor - just not used to that!

Food is going well - my exercise is a bit behind since I'm still so tired from the weekend. But I'll get on the treadmill in the morning, I've promised myself.
Cindy

I have been doing the challenge from the YMCA and this is the week where I do 5 days of 30 mins. of cardio....so far so good....LOL!!!! DIdn't lose this week but there is always next week. I can't seem to get the scales to drop on a consistent basis but I have lost 19.5 inches since the first of the year.

Kim - 19.5" - good for you! That's fabulous! Remember, muscles weigh more than fat, so as you build muscle and get leaner, your weight may stay higher. But as long as you are shrinking in terms of inches, you are definitely making progress!

I'm hanging in here - work has me so busy that I've not been able to exercise this week. My food is pretty ok - not spot-on, but not terrible. I'm working on that though!

The warm weather makes me realize I can't hide under bulky sweaters and coats, so I'd better see some progress soon!
Cindy

Cindy....you can do it. There were so many times I felt like throwing my hands up and give up but you were always there with words of encouragement. So now.....get busy. LOL!!!!!!!

I think my daughter's boyfriend will ask her this weekend.....I sure hope he does because this is killing me to keep quiet. LOL!!!!!

Hi Cindy,

Thanks for creating and moderating this thread. I'm a big fan of YOAD. I'm just not good at sticking with it yet. I'm picking it up again on Monday in combination with WW. Determined this time. I feel so much better when I'm eating the YOAD way. Plus, don't ya just love Dr. Oz?

I'm new to 3FC too. I really like it though. It's already been an inspiration.

Like you, I've spent the last month cleaning and sorting stuff. All the sorting and hauling of stuff wears you out doesn't it? But it's also so liberating! Whoo hooo!

Anywho - one of the things that throws me off track with YOAD is cooking. I don't like to cook plus I might qualify as one of the world's worst cooks. :D Any tips for reducing the cooking or making it easier?

Thanks!

You could do the soups in batches to eliminate a bunch of cooking. You will have more control over what you eat if you cook rather than eating out. Sorry, there is no easy solution to any plan you follow. Welcome aboard!

Catmama,
I’ve been thinking about your question on how to follow YOAD without much cooking. I reviewed what I’ve been eating and came up with the following:

Salads with meat – either canned meat (tuna or chicken), or you could bake/grill/poach a bunch of chicken breasts, cut them up and freeze for future salads. Last night I made my version of McD’s Asian salad – lettuce mix, mandarin oranges, shelled edamame, cooked chicken chunks, Newman’s Light Sesame Ginger dressing. YUM!

Wraps – you can get whole-wheat wraps or tortillas and fill with deli turkey breast, chicken breast, or lean ham, and whatever else you like.

Veggie burgers – just require some heating on the stovetop or microwave – I like on whole wheat English muffins with lf cheese, tomato and light ranch dressing.

Cottage cheese with fruit or yogurt.

Scrambled eggs/egg whites with sliced tomatoes, whole-wheat English muffins and orange juice. This can be a breakfast or dinner. Can also be made into a McMuffin sandwich with some sliced low-fat ham.

Whole-wheat pizza – using Boboli whole-wheat crust – add low-sugar pizza sauce, low-fat mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, and veggies. Only need to bake for about 15 minutes.

Spaghetti – I consider this a minimal cook meal – brown ground beef or turkey, add low-sugar spaghetti sauce, simmer 10 minutes, and serve over whole-wheat pasta. Serve with a salad.

Taco soup – some cooking, but not bad – brown ground turkey, add 1 pkg. Taco mix, 1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix, then a large can of diced tomatoes, a can of corn, a can each of pinto beans, black beans and red kidney beans. Simmer 20 minutes, adding water as necessary to thin if desired. (I don’t drain any of these canned goods, and typically add only ½ cup of water).

I hope that helps – I’ll share more as I think of anything.
Cindy

Hey everyone - happy Friday! TGIF! Boy am I glad this week is over!

Food-wise I've been doing pretty well - been cooking dinners all week and sticking to my plan in terms of lunches and snacks.

How's everyone else doing?
Cindy

I too am so glad the weekend has begun!!! My tulips are blooming and the weather is getting warm enough to turn the heat off and open the windows. I started my free weight training and found I have muscles where I didn't know I had muscles. LOL!!!! Actually gained 2 pounds this week but I am down two sizes since the first of the year.

hi I was a regular on 3FC a while ago, by the date on my account it's been a year and a half. I used to frequent the South beach board and then the Sonoma board.

I haven't totally fallen off the wagon although my eating lately needs a little reeling in. So here I am. I have not read the book, nor do I know much but after a little lurking in your threads it seems doable and sensible, 2 things I need in an eating plan.

I don't have much to lose but I'd like to do so healthy. Also I am an avid runner and I need to eat better fuel for my body.

So wahhooooo let's go!!:dizzy:

:welcome3:Welcome batmomm2000 :balloons: We are always looking for the scales god to look upon us with favor! :goodscale: It is very doable but the first couple of weeks can be a little daunting if your used to the white stuff. There is a site 'Real Age' that can give you a 99 second overview if you need more info. I still have to go and get my mind refreshed!

thanks for the welcome!! I did actually find that site and it helped a lot. One thing that seems to confuse me is the 4 grams or less of sugar. Does that rule out milk?

Batmomm2000 - :welcome3:!

I've always interpreted the 4 grams of sugar restriction to mean "added sugar". So, in the spirit of that, the lactose in milk, or the fructose in fruits wouldn't be ruled out. I always check ingredients to see if the "sugars" amount comes from a naturally occuring source, or from added sugar, HFCS, or other sugar alias.
Cindy

thanks! That's so much more doable. I don't mind some restriction (clearly I need them) but I don't like ruling out healthy option like milk, fruit, etc.

Thomas has an english muffin that is 100 calories and no HFCS!!!! Toast up pretty nice.........

Hi everyone
Ive been around but lurking mostly... dh has been laid off and jobs are very scarce around this area. Lots of stress and emotional rollar coaster riding around here. Im down 6 pounds in the last two weeks..I feel like Im back on track again. I watched the show I can make you thin? Did anyone else watch it. I use the tapping technique at night to keep away from the snacks at night. Im back to eating a good breakfast, lunch , one snack int he afternoon and a good supper and thats all. I may have a cup of green tea at night but thats it! So far so good. I know I can eat something before 8 pm if I want but if I can stay away from it...better for me! Weekends are still a struggle..wonder if that will ever go away?
Nice to see the regulars on here still... Kim and Cindy!! Welcome to the newbies!! These gals are great and a wealth of info!!
have a good week everyone!!

Patti....I watched the first episode but then I didn't see it again until this past Sunday......I missed the two episodes in between. Spill a little more info on this.....please?

Patti - good to hear from you again!

Yes, please share the tapping technique - I taped this past Sunday's show, but that's the last one of the series, so even when I watch it, I will be behind the rest of the plan.

Sorry to hear about your dh's job - I can't even begin to imagine the stress that would cause! But it sounds like you're managing it ok, as you've been able to keep losing. Good for you. I'll have you guys in my prayers that he's able to find something sooner than later.

Did any of you see the finale of the Biggest Loser last night? I found it so inspiring - I always love seeing the before and afters. This season it seems like so many more of the women did so well - they really all looked great. I know the timeline is unrealistic in terms of how much they exercise each day, but it really made me feel like I can do this! Maybe I'll join the TBL challenge here to keep my motivation up.
Cindy

So exciting that Ali won!!!!! I was cheering her on all the way. Cindy....you got to find that motivation....that is essential! This is the 4th week of the March Madness at the gym and its 7 straight days of 30 min cardio....for some reason I am so hungry........can't figure that out but I am having a hard time staying on program. Oh well, just another bump in the road........

You may want to look up his site...it will prob give you more info. I think his name is Paul McKenna>????
the tapping technique is very easy..its based on accupressure points.
With two fingers tap:

-cheek bone
-collar bone(same side as cheek)
-back of your hand
-side of your hand (side with baby finger)
-back of hand again --while counting to 5 out loud
-side of hand while singing anything (lalalalala)
-keep tapping back of hand and look to your left...then to your right
-then look way up and make a circle with your eyes( think keeping head staight and only moving your eyes in circle)keep tapping hand
-tap cheek bone
-tap collar bone

*if this dosnt work the first time ...repeat ..You get so you can do it very quickly....its magical how it takes away the cravings... I completely forget about what I want..and then later on realize I was carving something...its weird but it works.

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:love::spin::sunny:Awwwww....he finally asked her and she said YES!!!!! :kickbutt: and get it in gear because I have a little over a year!!!!! It was driving me and DH :crazy: keeping this little bit of news from her!!!!! I just had to let my YOAD family know!!!!!

Wow - that took a while! I can't imagine keeping that secret for so long! How did he finally do it?
Cindy

We would always go to Spring Mill State Park for family outings and he took her there because he said he knew the place held a lot of special memories for her and he wanted to make a memory for her of them.......awwwww, so special and romantic. She had her senior pictures taken there and she just loves it there. I am glad he finally asked her because it was killing us to keep it a secret.

Wow - that was great of him, Kim!

Thanks Patti - I'll check out his website.

I've decided to try to couple Weight Watchers with YOAD - I need something to help me work on keeping my calorie count down - with DH around, I struggle with that, because he is an eating machine! I think I've told you gals before that he doesn't eat breakfast or lunch, and then crams all his calories into the evening. Hard for me to resist keeping up a little. So, I'm doing the points thing, but keeping to YOAD foods. Wish me luck!
Cindy

Cindy.....you can do it! I too have been coupling the WW points but choosing the guidelines of YOAD. It is so much easier that way.

Day 3 today, and so far, so good! Not exactly YOAD-compliant, but I definitely feel in control, which is a great feeling!
Cindy

Thats a good thing Cindy,,,I find YOAD very similar to Core anyways!!

Congrats Kim..you will have a ball planning..I sure am!! counting downt he days now...so excited!!

Happy New Week gals - can you believe that April is almost over? Where did the time go?

This is the end of my first full week following WW, and I'm feeling pretty good about it. Of course, I've peeked at the scale, and given that TOM started yesterday, I'm pretty pleased with the results. I know it's all water, but that's ok - at least the scale moved!

I also decided to start the TBL challenge here at 3FC - I really need something to keep me accountable, since I'm not going to WW meetings or anything. I don't know what team I'm on yet, not that it really matters, as I'm not *that* into that, but at least I'll have to post my weight every week, and that will keep me on the straight and narrow for the next 15 weeks. I'm determined to see it through to the end - they say at least 50% drop out! But not me!

Patti - remind me when DS's wedding is again?
Cindy

This sounds yummy!

Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
This cinnamon-inspired smoothie recipe is brought to you compliments of the YOU docs -- Mehmet Oz, MD, and Michael Roizen, MD -- and their newly updated and expanded YOU: The Owner's Manual. To be sure you get enough cinnamon -- this recipe serves two -- we suggest topping your drink with a generous sprinkling of the fragrant spice.

Ingredients
1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, not thawed
1/2 cup cinnamon applesauce
3/4 cup vanilla or plain fat-free or light soymilk
3/4 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice

Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a blender container. Cover; blend at high speed for 1 minute. Pour into frosty mugs, if desired, and top with powdered cinnamon. Makes 2 servings.

Nutrition information (per serving): 204 calories; 3.4 grams fat (1.3 grams aging fats); 5.6 milligrams cholesterol; 34.9 grams carbohydrate; 9.1 grams protein; 2.7 grams fiber; 266 milligrams sodium; 566 milligrams potassium.

Cindy.....what color team are you on? I will be hooraying for you!!!!!