Great recipe for dessert !
Try this!!!

1 packet diet jelly - dissolve in 200ml boiling water
add 1 cup drained canned fruit (any type)
add 200 ml (just under a cup of diet yoghurt

blend it all together , pour into 4 cups
regfridgerate until set!
(each serve is only about 60 cal , depending on the fruit and yoghurt used)

or for something different (my variation to that)

1 packet diet jelly - dissolve in 200ml boiling water
add 1 cup fruit (something that can be blended) i used strawberries last time
add 200ml , just under a cup of LIGHT evaporated milk

blend, pour into 4 cups
refridgerate until set
(each serve is about 65 calories)

This really fills you up between meals.. and have 2-3 a day and it is fine!!!!

Morning chickies!

Well, I'm feeling better than I did yesterday. Steve and I are ok. We're going to look for a short-term apartment with the option of becoming long-term.

Yesterday was bad. Too much food, didn't add up my calories. Water was ok but not great. And I didn't exercise. That's the part I feel really bad about. I was just plain exhausted yesterday, probably from being so stressed out all day, and I just couldn't bring myself to do it. But I don't want to let myself get into the habit of skipping my workouts. Today is my scheduled day off, and it doesn't look like I'm going to have time to workout anyway. Steve's dad is taking us out to dinner, and I've got errands to run (grocery shopping, pharmacy, etc).

Also, I'm supposed to go out to lunch with my friend, but due to the snow we got last night I don't know if it will happen. The roads here are nasty, and I hate driving in these conditions, but you do what you gotta do, right? But I didn't bring a lunch today, though I still have the carrot-dill soup I brought yesterday and didn't eat, plus the cottage cheese and pineapple that's been here at the office since Wednesday. I had Wendy's for lunch yesterday, so I didn't eat my snacks.

I forgot to mention this yesterday, but I'm giving myself 2 points for last week's challenge. I did get in my exercise, and I did eat my fruits and veggies.

Oh crap, I have to go to a meeting. Completely forgot about this one. I'll try to come back later to comment.

Have a good day chicks!
~Elisha

Yesterday was pretty average food wize but I did get a full 2 hours exersize in! So I was really happy with that, made up for missing it the other day. I was suppossed to not have any bread but weakened after dinner and had a slice. Today I'm going to try harder.



TBJ333 - Oh dear .. I'd hate the thought of being in a class like that! Just don't do yourself an injury doing all those rolls n flips. Sounded funny though :)


Joy - Great diet tip. A little of what you fancy doesn't hurt at all.

The Eighth in Review
 

Food Intake:

Breakfast= oatmeal, water, milk, tea, coffee w/ 1T creamer
AM Snack= donut :o , water
Lunch= salad, black bean soup, tea
PM Snack= apple, almonds, water
Dinner= spare ribs, green beans and potatoes
Grazing= 75% less sugar Trix, chips and salsa, box of raisins, 1/4 avacado, zucchini, 1/2 Take 5 candy bar, handful of reduced fat wheat thins

Grazing was pretty bad last night. So was sleep. I haven't been sleeping well at all and I can't figure out why. I keep getting up in the middle of the night, and I can't find any common reasons why from night to night.

Still brain-fried from dealing with problem vendors today, so I'm gonna cut this short. Rest over the weekend should do me good, I hope.

Happy Friday!

Sure glad the weekend is here.....this Christmas thing is just not coming together and I have to start focusing more on getting things done! I worked on the Christmas cards tonight....and am down to the few that I really have to write letters, as it is the only communications I have with these folks!

Sonja.....good going on achieving all 3 points! you are really focused on those goals!

Joy....As usual, you have come up with another great dieting tip. (Although I do have to admit to ROFL at the thought of connecting with my 'inner princess')

Elisha....So sorry you have to go through all the stresses at home. You and Steve getting an apartment is a wonderful idea.....a little space between you and the folks might just strengthen that relationship.

Betani.....Hope you can get caught up on your sleep this weekend. Have you had more caffeine than usual?....or maybe the problems from work are keeping you up? Get some exercise and fresh air ....that should do the trick!

TBJ.....one-handed cartwheels? Good God. I am totally non-athletic, so mid-air flips are not even in my vocabulary! Some people are just born spectators, ya know!

Rosie.....You made a good point about maintaining a 'healthy mind and heart'. It is so easy to focus on the physical aspect of health living, that we sometimes neglect our souls. Thanks for the reminder!

I have got to get the house decorated this weekend, and presents wrapped. I have been putting off the baking until the last minute, so as to reduce proximity and temptation involved.
have a great weekend!

Aloha --

Food these past two days has been under calories, if not the most nutritious.

I still haven't biked. Somebody kick me in the butt in a pedalling motion. :) I am getting plenty of physical activity with jujitsu, but no aerobic exercise.

Speaking of jujitsu, I am getting frustrated on the forward rolls. Before, I could roll over, but I would hit my head on the ground. Now, I can keep my head off the ground, but I can't roll over. I am frustrated because this roll is so basic to jujitsu, and if I can't do it, I can't go further in my study. I talked to Sensei, and he was clear that so long as I am serious about learning, he will not be upset about me taking a long time to learn. Still, you know how I feel... kind of lame. :^:

But last night's class was different. We learned massage. :D

***
MsRD -- Wow, letters. A friend of mine types them on the computer, don't know if that might be easier. And I am a born spectator, too. I was so frustrated when I was practicing the forward rolls this morning. The flipping will be a long, long, time in the future.

Betani -- Sorry to hear about your sleeping problem. When I have trouble, I close my eyes and count backwards from 100, taking a deep breath for each number. That way, even if I don't actually fall asleep, I am giving myself some rest. Maybe that will help you.

Forestdawn -- Good job on all that excersize. And yeah, the jujitsu rolls and flips are humorous... I can't imagine myself ever doing them, but we'll see.

Elisha -- Glad to hear that you and Steve made a decision about the housing issue. Hopefully youse will be happier when you aren't living with your mom anymore.

Icedragon -- Oo, the jello combined with yogurt sounds like it would be nice and smooth. Thanks for the recipe.

Joy -- That serving size tip sounds great. Eating dessert out of a tea cup... that would probably feel like "indulgence." Like a $7 dessert at a restaurant.

***

Hubby is coming home soon. :D

Happy weekend, everyone.

I'm here...
 

I just haven't felt like "checking in" these last few days! I played hookey on Friday with a much needed "shopping" day! I think I have all but one Christmas present done! And believe me...it was a day's worth of shopping! I was just exhausted!

OK...now, confession time! Since Thursday, I have done NOTHING in the "journey" department! I have not logged any food, have not kept my calories (nor cared) below 1500 and have eaten whatever I wanted! I have not exercised but really have not felt like it or had any time! I'd say shopping must count fo rsomething! I'm tired of Christmas already...sorry! It just gets so overwhelming with my job as Activities Director trying to keep all the volunteers coordinated and staff happy and get up decorations both at work and home...finally got the 5th tree decorated last night! Had our work Christmas party tonight and really unwound a bit! It was nice!

I think I'm ready to get back on track now! As far as my points for last week's challenge, I'd say I get one out of 3 points! Did not keep calories under 1500 on 2 days and only exercised twice! I'm keeping my goals the same for this week and I think I will start my week on Sunday. Just makes it easier for me! That way I don't have to count (ha ha) Thursday, Friday & Saturday of this week, right?? ;)

MsRD...you are right...something about journalling and calorie count that go hand inhand! Unfortunately for me (and maybe this is what has made my mood so horrible) the scale did NOT show a loss this week! REally ticked me off! I know I should not give up, but DANG it! Something should happen, don't you think??? Worse part was...it went UP!!! It could have at least stayed the SAME!!!! Grrrrrr!

I'll make some more comments tomorrow when I have a little more time. I'm turning into a pumpkin as I write this, so ta ta fo rnow!!!

GOALS FOR THIS WEEK!

I know I am a tad bit late chimeing in, I have been going gung ho on my house, and getting ready to go to San Diego.

My Goals for the week are

1. Keep the water flowing through my vacation, have a bottle of water with me at least 90% of the time.
2. Limit eating out, and when I do, choose healthy, not fried foods.
3. Exercize at least 2 days out of my 4 day trip.

I think the hotel has a work out room, so I think the working out will be simple, I know they have a pool as well, nothing I enjoy more than a good water cardio work out. YAY! I love the water.

Anyway, I will try to check in, I did wonderful last week and guess what! I dumped 4.8 lbs too! I do think that my monthly is comming next week though, so I am going to try to avoid salty foods to help with that water weight. But, I am pretty good with salt.

Just killing time at the airport! Glad to see you ladies doing so good! Anyone have any advice about eating healthy while on vacation? I would love it!

:hug:

PMS is rolling in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hate it , why do women have to suffer so. the moods, the bloating.......................

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

ok now that i have vented! LOL!
i did a 2 1/2 hour kayak yesterday and forgot to put sunscreen on my legs! OUCH!!!! i am roasted , stupid stupid me!

eating and excercise is good here, i really don't know about the following week though! i will see
cheers
sonja

Haven't checked in for a couple of days. I did manage one day without bread but was high in calories. Yesterday I had fruit during the day then we went out and all they had at the venue was sandwhiches so I couldn't avoid it .. was a fairly low calorie day in all I think. Exersize I've been great gotten 3 hours in over last 2 days. Nothing like giving the vege garden a overhaul. :)


Great reciepe icedragon, look forward to trying it.

Hikein - Don't worry just start again and keep at it .. we all have setbacks.


Cristi - wow that's great weight loss .. use it as motivation whilst on vacation. Don't try n lose weight just matain and choose the best choices you can. Oh and have fun!!

Hello!

Ok, so the weekend went something like this:
Calories - astronomical
Exercise - non-existent
Water - ditto
And I am sure glad this weekend is over with and I can get back on plan!

TBj - Jujitsu massage.....now that is my idea of a relaxing time! Don't get too frustrated....just when you are ready to chuck the whole program, the right moves will come and you will succeed! Yes, I do type my Christmas letters on a computer word program.....and then only have to make subtle changes to different recipients and print!

Julie....Ok, your and my 'days off' are over! Back on track......get on that exercise bike and start journalling (well, maybe not at the same time!hehe). The only way we are going to beat this thing is to work work work.

Christi.....Wow! That is one great weight loss......you have really worked for it and it is so good to see the results on the scale. Have a wonderful vacation! I always try to watch portion sizes on vacation and limit the snacks......and exercise whenever possible. Getting a hotel with an exercise room and a pool are a great idea!

Sonja.......Sorry to hear about the PMS trials.......I would tell you what comes next, but it might send you over the edge.....hehehe

ForestDawn.....Your calories and exercise program are awesome! You really have something to be proud of!

I got the tree up and decorated and also some garland and stuff on the fireplace mantel.....and stopped there. There are 6 more totes of Christmas decorations in the basement that I could use.....but really don't feel like dragging them upstairs. (I asked the kids what they thought and they said it didn't matter to them.....just do what I wanted. Hmmm....they did mention the Christmas sugar cookies again, however)
It is going to be a busy week....will check in when I can!

Thanks guys, the good weight loss is because I have veered off track, and am just getting back on, you always loose good weight that first week or two, hence the 10lb goal.

Thanks again, today I did good, I DID have pizza for dinner, but.. I kept it at one peice, and had a snack (apple and granola) when I got back to the hotel room. So, I think it was a pretty good decision.

WE WALKED ALLLLLLL OVER!!!!! I have blisters on my feet from walking sooo much today! LOL


I had a HUGE moment today though... Its something I will only admit here, and only because of what this site is about.

We board the plane, sit down, DARN tight space... go to adjust my seat belt.. and uhm.. hello.. it doesnt fit... SHOOT now what? I have to wear a seat belt on a plane... So, I have to ask for belt extenders, really for only about 3 inches, not much.. BUT my ffffaaaaaatttt siz 28 butt wont fit in a plane seat.

That was my moment, I was screaming inside. I am done.. Even if I never hit my "goal" at LEAST 50 lbs.. its got to come off.. and soooon!

Thanks for letting me have my moment. Thanks for listening, and thanks for understanding!

Cristi

Morning ladies!

This weekend has been... eh. Not good. Caloriewise, I didn't even add them up. Bad. Not as bad as they once could have been on a free-for-all weekend, but certainly not anything I want to brag about. No water to speak of, nor exercise.
I just can't seem to make myself do it anymore. And I have to go to the doctor on Friday morning specifically for a check-up on my weight loss progress, and there hasn't been any progress at all. Today I feel like a fat, lazy, ugly slob who can't even do anything to improve her own life. Right now I really feel like just giving up.
But I know that I would never be happy with myself, so that isn't even really an option.
What I really want to do is quit my job and focus on losing weight and being healthy. But I can't do that. I mentioned quitting in jest yesterday and Steve had a fit. Eesh. I can't afford to quit, and I am perfectly aware of that, thank you very much. Ideally I would quit once we got our house so I would have time to fix it up and make it nice. *sigh* Wishful thinking. I know better.

I'm so glad I have a vacation coming up.

Today food will be ok. Water will be better than it has been. I don't know if I will exercise or not. What I'd like to do is go home and go to bed. Oh ****, I just remembered that I have to do laundry. I don't have any clean socks left, and I have about a zillion pairs of socks, so I really have to go do it. Bah. That's no fun.

Sorry I've been such a downer lately, chicks. I just can't seem to shake it. I don't know what is up with me, and I certainly don't like it. If I'm in a better mood later, I will try to come back to comment.

I hope you're all having a good day.
~Elisha

Yesterday was a wake up call for me. I went swimming with my son and I could hardly fit into my bathers. Fat bulging out everywhere. Made me realize I really am fat. Not just a large normal but fat. Going to have to try alot harder on my diet. Going for a lower carb diet over the next few days and see if I can't budge a couple of pounds.

Hi everyone!

Lunch yesterday was a potluck at church. I brought a healthy barley recipe, and ate small amounts of other people's goodies. Then I made the most dee-licious pesto last night. God, it was good. Mmm. Afterwards, Hubby and I baked vegan sugar Christmas cookies. The cookie part was good, but the frosting tasted like soymilk. At least I won't be binging on them. :)

Forestdawn -- Ah, bathing suits, definitely an inspiration. Hopefully a few pounds will budge.

Elisha -- Maybe the doctor can help you with your recent struggles.

Cristi -- So sorry to hear about the plane incident. :grouphug: You've come so far already, don't give up! Keep up the determination that you're feeling right now. :)

MsRD -- Thanks for the nice words. Hubby came back from the mainland, so I'll just have to practice deep tissue massage. Then I'll be good at something for jujitsu. :p Funny how Christmas decorations become more sparse later in life. My parents hardly decorate anymore. I don't do much, either, but I bet Hubby and I will change when we have kids...

Sonja -- Ouch about the sunburn. :( Feel better.

Julie -- The trappings of Christmas would get drab if one had to decorate five trees. Eek! And yes, you should see success, you deserve it. :)

Ah, I had leftover pesto and some fake chicken nuggets for lunch. I'm feeling nice and full. :D Tonight might be the eggplant hotdish... cooking on jujitsu nights is hard, because either I have to eat by 5pm, or else not until 9:30. Eh, whatever, so long as I don't overeat. :)