I have quick question about exercise. We got a WII Fit yesterday (yahoo), and I was wondering if you thought it was ok to count it as exercise (in the exercise thread). Some of the things don't completely push me, while others really do. I am trying to sneak in my biking (because anal retentive me doesn't like to miss a goal, and I set a goal at 150 miles this month). But it does make the exercise more fun as well. So far I have done 75 minutes on the WII Fit, including some running, hula hooping, skiing, etc. Let me know your thoughts.
On the weight loss note, nope, no weight wanting to be lost. I definitely need to cut back the sodium, I just haven't fallen in love with fruit and veggies. Oh well, at some point I will put everything together. I hope.
Toni: I don't know where Plains is, cause I don't know Montana that well. tee hee. I do like it there. I live right next to Coeur d' Alene IDaho so not too far from you guys.
Johnnie: Thanks for the tip. I was over cooking the squash before freezing.
Heather: I love your avatar photo!
Carol: Hugs and miss you tons.
Angie: I would count the wii fit. That is a lot of movement. Any movement is exercise I think. Just my opinion.
Hey everyone! Don't have time to produce a proper rant right now but I at least wanted to check in and wish everyone a happy healthy week. I'll be back tomorrow
P.S. Anyone know how much water is too much? I know there's such a thing as water intoxication and, although I haven't felt anything like that, I've been drinking an awful lot...so just wondering!
Realist- I wanted to share this recipe with you...I built it on WW.com so I could figure out the exact # of points, but it's packed with vegetables; even my sister (who is NOT a fan of the veggies) loves it.
POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 30 min
Cooking Time: 30 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals
Ingredients
1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (the roasted garlic kind is FANTASTIC!)
Tsp. Ground ginger
Pinch red pepper flakes
tsp. Rice wine vinegar (optional)
2 cloves garlice, minced
tsp hot pepper sauce
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (frozen)
10 oz cooked shrimp (frozen)
1 cup broccoli
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup carrot(s)
1 bell pepper(s)
1 cup Chinese cabbage (or any variety cabbage)
1/4 cup celery
1 cup snow peas
1 cup yellow summer squash
Instructions
Thaw chicken and shrimp, and place in a freezer bag or tupperware with teriyaki sauce, ginger, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, hot pepper sauce and a splash of rice wine vinegar. Let marinate for at least 25 minutes.
Cut all vegetables into bite-size peices. Heat oil in large pan or wok and add all vegetables except cabbage. Stir-fry until carrots are slightly tender; add cabbage and cook for additional 2 minutes. Transfer into large bowl. Separate chicken from shrimp, and put chicken and marinade into pan; cook until chicken is no longer pink. Add shrimp and reserved vegetables. Heat through and serve over rice.
**Rice will add extra points**
Note: If you run out of veg. oil and need more moisture to cook the vegetables, use a little low-cal broth
Last edited by Monica Dianne; 08-05-2008 at 12:02 AM.
Luan...no worries...I knew you said you were busy. Saturday should work...as long as I have good directions...I'm not a big fan of getting lost downtown
monica_ I drink a gallon plus per day. Just make sure you are speading it out through out the day. I find I lose much faster when my water intake is really high.
I cant believe its aug 5th already..time sure flies when your having fun!! Yesterday was super hot but today is suppost to be even hotter and more humid 105-110 heat index. My flowers are looking bad..my pansies have died. I cant complain though...i planted them in late march. I think I will get some mums to put in their place.
johnnie _around here we are freezing everything without blanching it ...I use to blanch my squash and corn before freezing. The county extension office had an article a few years ago in the paper that blanching isnt necessary . I slice my squash and lay it in a single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze. when it frozen I then bag it in ziplock bags. FOr sweet corn I just shuck and silk it and then wash it good and then place in freezer bags. I have been doing it this way for about 5 yrs now. Its wonderful and much easier. I also cut up bell peppers and onion and freeze them the same way. Its so nice to pull them out in the winter for a meal.
Good Morning Peeps - my WI this morning was up 1.5 - I think its time to practice what I preach with water intake. In the heat I've not been getting as much water in - oops.
Heather - love the new avatar. Sounds like you had a wonderful time - can't wait to hear/see more.
Now (Carol) - move your bodies, drink your water and smile.
Heather, luv the new avatar!!! I'm glad you are home safe with wonderful memories
Realist, I count Wii Fit if I'm doing aerobics or strength. The balance stuff is fun, but I don't get my heart rate up.
Hang in there GGG!
Monica, my mom was hospitalized for low sodium due to drinking too much water. It's a dangerous thing. New studies are slowly coming out about how much a person should drink. I'm still an advocate of staying hydrated. Just be careful as you approach the gallon mark. Oh, make sure you put that yummy recipe under the recipe thread!
Hugs Annie! Your pictures are amazing!!! You look fabbo !! *wolf whistle*
Welcome Toni!
I'm taking the blackberry coffee cake to work. I enjoyed 2 pieces and that was enough. I'll let the wolves eat the rest (they will eat anything!).
There is a local dr here who advises his patients to drink a half ounce for every pound they weigh. I have to drink a large amount due to kidney stones issues. Just be sure to not try and drink it all at once or late in the evening..Dont want to be up all night going to the bathroom.
I think its a hot topic right now and I have even seen a thing on good morning america that said you dont even 64 ounces a day...I know my body needs alot a day.
After having a good loss last week and it seeming easy...this week im starving. I have had my eggbeaters with veggies and a tomato sliced and toast and im hungry again. I hate days like this..guess I will take the boys for a walk and maybe take my mind off food!
hugs
debi
Someone asked a few days ago what a 'morab' is - it's a cross between a morgan horse and an arabian horse.
Just chiming in on the new avatar HEATHER - It's Great!
Finished yesterday in better shape than I have in a long time. I just hit that wall. You know the one: the "I-just-can't-stand-being-this-cumbersome-for-another-minute" wall. I can't STAND to joggle around on top of my poor horse anymore. I picked up 2 quarts of the awesome House Soup at my local chinese restaurant. I know it's WAY high sodium, but I'll take that trade off for a few days to get the sugar and calorie intake under control again. It's SO good I feel like I'm treating myself, but it's all veggies and VERY lean pork, chicken & shrimp.
A happy, successful day to everyone. I hope all the job offers, school scholarships, and other successes come thru for everyone who's waiting on them!
Let me know your thoughts.
Oh well, at some point I will put everything together. I hope. 
