So I attempted to do that evil work out DVD (for the first time, I hadn't even checked it out until this morning). Uggg...I got through about 6 minutes, and gave up. A lot of it was Squats based, and with severe osteo-arthritis in my left knee, right now I just can't do squats or lunges, or the likes. When I get some of this weight off, I think I will better be able to handle things like that, but not right now. So I did 6 minutes, then gave up...lol I'll have to find something else to do l!

megems- I have been looking for a lower calorie pancake mix, do you love the healthysmart bisquick mix?

OK I read a zillion New posts~& PEANUT BUTTER~Was in most of them~OMG~
(I did fit in some peanut butter on crackers the other day~But not that many UGH~)
Anyways welcome to OHMYDOGS & anyone else I may have missed that joined.
Jiggle~Sorry for your family's loss~& I have Never heard of that type of cake either But any cake sounds good!(Something with peanut butter LOL~YUMMY)

OK off to think about something other than peanut butter~(OH HOW I CRAVE WHAT U GOT TO EAT THE OTHER DAY NORTHERN!) Ok thats enough~I Must resist the peanut butter!! (but it is soooo good) LMBO


I weighed 130.8 this morning ~still on Tom & bloated but should be off it tomorrow I hope & get a true weight again by monday.~I have upped my calories again so I am hoping I remain within my maintaining size.~I will get it figured out eventually.

Well Off to wash the dishes....UGH I put it off to long today~I got a bad case of laziness today~ HUGS TO ALL!

I did a mid week weigh in at weight watchers today... And I was down 2.8 since Monday! Woo!!! I was very pleased with that since we are going to have my son's b-day party tomorrow, which means the dreaded chocolate cake! But man that motivation is priceless (seeing that number)! Go Me!

Hi all!

Rode the bike for 20min, then walked for 27min. Had 1400 calories, I would have liked to stay more in the 1300's. I've been in a slump, about two weeks of going over my calories, eating too much peanut butter & junk food even when I'm not hungry. The scale is punishing me, I'm too embarrassed to even post my weight. With the dental problems I have right now, i had to take ibuprophen( spelled right?) yesterday. That stuff makes me hold water like crazy, so I'm trying not to take it today. So that along with eating too much was the cause. When your off track for so long, it's hard to get back to it. I'm really struggling today, I'm sure it will be like this for a while. I am not buying peanut butter or junk food for the family til I lose this weight!

I love it! The pancakes are light & fluffy, and 3 is a serving. I usually pair it with sugar free syrup, and 1 TB of butter. YUMMERS!!

I just need to figure out how to fit the peanut butter in there!

osu2k1 - Woo woo!

megems - Garlic shrimp pasta sounds awesome. For the parties, I would say eat a proper meal and extra raw veggies to fill up on. Less tempting to eat party food when you're full For the pancakes, I use Adam's natural and Smucker's sugar free syrup on pancakes made with Bisquick Heart Smart. Good choice! I also like it on the WW pancake recipe (the one with cottage cheese, oats, and egg whites blended in the blender). So so good and really filling!

OhMyDogs - Welcome! Good luck with 8lbs

jigglefree - I'm so sorry! Will definitely be saying prayers for you guys.

I think I am going to jump on the PB2 bandwagon! I found a few retailers that carry it here locally! I think I will be making a trip tomorrow! I love PB, but hate the fat and calories.

Happy Saturday ladies!

I didn't get to the Y last night, because apparently they had the circus there! So, I came home and did some fat burning pilates. I love pilates!!!

I made my garlic shrimp pasta recipe and it was okay. I got it off of my spark people healthy recipe app. It was pretty good, but I let the sauce cook to long and it got a little thick (need better timing when cooking the noodles), and I think I will change a few other things. I prefer more flavor - nonetheless - I followed the recipe to a T - and came up with 277 per 1 cup serving - and their recipe said 187. So, I don't know what was different. Anyhow - I love pasta so I chose to eat 2 servings - this was WAY too much! You think 1 cup of pasta isn't going to cut it (huge pasta lover) well I could barely finish my bowl of 2 cups I was so full!!! I did splurge and have a piece of garlic toast. When I tweek the recipe better, I will post it for you all - it was overly good, I think I just need to play with it for awhile.

I ended up with 1754 calories yesterday and my limit is 1600 - it was that darn piece of bread (150 calories). But that is okay - I have had a couple low days this week, and I will be cautious eating today!

Tomorrow I WILL be making peanut butter pancakes, so as long as they are good I will post the recipe! I went on a search for a recipe and found a couple, so I might just make my own up a little. However, (hold on to your seats ladies) a couple people suggested sprinkling mini chocolate chips in the pancakes! That is -> ! OH but how good that would be. I won't be doing it, cause that isn't a good use of my calories for a Sunday with 2 birthday parties!!!

Hope you all have a fabulous day!

Jiggle: I too wish to offer my prayers and condolences to your family. How heartbreaking

Elizabeth: I love the wii zumba! I totally get not wanting to do it in front of the hubby though, lol. Thankfully my workout area is in our finished basement downstairs...I workout while hubby is upstairs watching TV.

Dogs: I feel you on the squats/lunges. I can kind of do them now, but I have to watch the old knees as well.

Osu: Congrarts on the loss!!

Fruit: dental problems are no fun! I hope you're pain free soon!

Meg: I've been thinking about trying pilates. I've been doing yoga for a while and I like that a lot.

As for me: well, so far I'm sticking with my weekend plan. 1560 calories and exercise yesterday (30 day shred....I don't do it regularly, but I feel it's a good way to get in a "full" workout when I only have 20 minutes!) Going to do 30 minutes of something this morning (not sure what yet) and still keep my cals around 1600 today in spite of the party we have tonight. Tomorrow and Monday are my "free" days (celebrating our 11th anniversary), but I hope to keep it in check.

I'll probably be offline for a couple days here, so I hope you ladies enjoy your weekend!!

WOOOHOOO! I put off weighing in on Friday due to my TOM showing up...but got on the scale today and I'm in onederland !!! 198!! 4 pounds for the challenge 5 to go!

Thanks Megems for the advice on pancakes! I love them and when I made them last time with my recipe I was very sad that I only got to eat 2 itty bitty ones with my suger free syrup.

Everyone keep up the good work and have a great weekend! We are going to see Rango tonight (my son's choice , someday I will see adult movies at the theater)

Boy did I have a day yesterday! I kept my breakfast and lunch a bit light because of going out last night. Well that wasn't such a hot idea. When I got home from the gym I was famished and tore through the kitchen. All good post-workout foods but still. I then ate more than I should have when I was out and ended up with a stomachache! Going to try to cut back slightly today (aiming for 1498) and tomorrow since I've already lost 1-1/2 pounds towards my challenge goal. But I also just broke one of my challenge goals with my eating above my allotment yesterday. So doing okay on the challenge thus far. Need to have a really good week since Friday is Opening Day here and I have no intention of paying any sort of attention to calories on that day!

Going to watch the last 2 episodes of BTVS (I've been rewatching the whole series the past month or so) and then head to the gym for cardio then over to the park for a walk. Need to spend some time cleaning the house to start preparing for my party Friday as well. Hate to clean, love that I burn calories doing it.

k15g15 - Another option for pancakes...I have been trying out Batter Blaster. They are good, not great, pancakes but at only 80 calories for 1/4 cup (about 1 4" pancake) they are right in line for where I'd like them to be. I add fruit, typically blueberries and 1/2 serving of sugar free syrup and they become fantastic.

PS Congrats on hitting 198!!!

chicks- I wish I could find pb2 at a store around here, nobody sells it. Sorry I got you guys hooked on thinking about p.b

I almost bought P.B at the market today, can you believe I resisted the temptation. I'd eat it everyday if it was here. I lost 3 lbs of water weight yesterday, rode the bike for 20min after breakfast, then went to 3 stores for different food items that were on sale. Went over my calories(1530) trying to cure stomach problems I had today, I hate when that happens. When I'm low on fat & sodium, I have to eat it or I have to deal with stomach, chest & back cramps that just get worse & worse if I don't eat what I need. I hate it!

Thank you all so very much. It was a very intense day. My cousin did an awesome job talking about his wife. He was eloquent and had EVERYONE in tears. I can't imagine how I would be as strong at such a difficult time. But be that as it may I didn't over indulge. I was mindful of my eating because I knew I was planning for cake. I had a peice of pound cake, pecan cheesecake, and a big peice of pig eating cake. I still don't know what it is other than a yellow cake from scratch, some kind of pineapple icing with mandarian oranges on top...delicious. Now I'm home for the evening. I also did my measurements and have lost 1.75 inches!!! I'll see how this week goes. I plan to go check on my cousin Wednesday and take him some things for the kids Saturday. My aunt gave a charge to us all about not just giving lip service. So your continued prayers are appreciated.

jiggle Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

Ok so I think I finally broke my plateau, but I can't be sure...and even so, I think I may see S-L-O-W loss from here on out...but I am not giving up.

I had another job interview on Friday last week and got phoned the same afternoon asking me to come in for a second interview this coming Wednesday. I think it's a good thing, but I'm also super scared and nervous. I've never had a second interview anywhere before - usually just got the job or didn't get the job. I have no idea what to expect or what it will entail and I am very very anxious!

My neck is feeling much much better which I'm glad about. I have lost more hours at my current job, which is not good, so I'm hoping a new job works out for me soon...otherwise I'm going to find myself in a hard position.