Just a quick post for now....will post my food journal later ..

I weighed in this morning as it was the one week mark since starting on plan and let me say I was sort of saddened.....only 1lb after a whole week....I remember the first time I joined I lost almost 5lbs the first week....and this time 1lb....I know I should be happy with that but it truly upsets you to see such a small loss when your doing pretty good on plan......any suggestions??????

Talk later...Lisa

Hi MOm.....that is exactly why I don't weighin everyday anymore....I would "psych" myself out of a decent day only because the scale wouldn't show a loss. I now stick to the friday only weigh in. I remember at my job (before moving) I would have to walk by a weighing station for shipping loads and almost every one who was on a diet would do the "daily jump" on the scales. Hard to avoid them.....and so many times if the numbers weren't the ones I wanted to see.... I'd just keep right on walking to the snack box. Sort of self-defeating.....if you know what I mean!!! Come on.....you can do this!!!

Not sure why I am so obessed with weighing myself right now...before it was the one time a week.....and now its like almost daily....sometimes every other day.....I weighed myself mainly this morning though because it was the 7 day marker.....

On my way downstairs to cook dinner.....talk later on....Lisa

Mom here is a simple solution to weighing yourself everyday. Put the scale up somewhere, like maybe somewhere it might be a hassle to get it out except for once a week. I hard time breaking myself of doing that also but somehow I did it.

A franchise opened in our town that is in the Wilkes Barre area (about 1 hour away from here) that has awesome BBQ sandwiches with really huge buns. Well my son and mother in law wanted them. You guys are going to be proud of me I took them down and passed it all up for my dinner I cooked at home!!! Believe me that was a tough one because I know how good they are but maybe next time and I will pick the bread out of the middle of the bun.

Well I hope you both are having a great day, and talk to you both later.
Michelle

Here is yesterdays.....

1 banana..........................2
4 pc toast.........................2
pbutter/jam.......................1

apple.................................2

1C progresso soup............2
1 turkey sandwich.............2
cheese slice.......................1
cookies..............................4

swiss miss choc. rolls.........6 *last time for having these...never
would have had one if I knew
cheese omelette................2
mushrooms.........................0
pudding cake......................3

Felt like a 'chocoholic' today....couldn't get enough.....but still came within my pts....

PHEW.....what a relief!!!! .......total.....28 pts

Good Morning Mom....Sassy!!!! 7am and all is well.....already one boy off to school and now its time for #2 son. I'm volunteering again but this time its in my Jr.K classroom of my son. I'm really looking forward to that. I had a good day yesterday (when all was said and done....)and hopefully the rain will stop so I can use my new pedometer I bought yesterday. Its really neat, has info besides the miles walked....also has # of steps...(as in the 10,000steps per day) and calories used. I finally figured out the measuring of my 'stride' so now there's no excuse!!! This is hump day so ......just 2 more days with weighin to look forward to. Make it a good day!!! I'll be back later on with my journal.

ps....way to go Sassy......excellent will power!!!

Hello girls! Yes it is hump day and I am tired I need to drink a cup of coffee or get out and get my walk in to wake up. I have a cookout to go to tonight so I am going to keep my points low till then I have what is on the menu but like angel found out that can change on a moments notice.

Here is yesterdays journal:

1 packet instant oatmeal 3 pts
1/2 cup skimmilk 1 pt

Lunch
Mexican Chicken soup 4 pts
14 baked doritos 2 pts

Dinner
Salamon cheese loaf 5 pts
green bean & mushroom casserole 2 pts
med baked potatoe 2 pts

Snacks
apple 1 pt
pear 1 pt
lemon icebox dessert 4 pts

30 min walk, brisk2 pts
Curves 2 pts

Total points 25 for the day and 4 AP's earned.

Both of you have a great day! And you have fun with your son at school Angel.

Michelle

Breakfast:
english muffin.....3pts
2tsp rf pbutter....1pt
1Tbsp jam....0pts..................4pts

Lunch:
toasted english muffin....3pts
1/4C tuna with light mayo.....2pts
16 WOW chips.....1pt..........................6pts

Dinner:
90% lean hamburger....4pts
1/2C mashed potatoes...2pts
1/2C peas....1pt............................7pts

Snacks:
2 apples........4pts
dump cake.......3pts
2Tbsp ff coolwhip....0pts.........7pts

Used 24 pts
range 22-27
banked 3pts


Might as well make it a long post and do yesterdays journal too.

Food Journal for 09/17/02

Breakfast:
english muffin......3pts
2tsp rf pbutter....1pt
1Tbsp jam.....0pts
8oz oj.....2pts............6pts

Lunch:
english muffin.....3pts
tuna with mayo.....1pt
16 chips......1pt
apple.....2pts...........7pts

Dinner:
chicken breast with italian dressing.....2pts(only ate part of the chicken)
au gratin potatoes....3pts
1/2C corn....2pts
salad....0pts............7pts

Snacks:
popcorn.....1pt
dump cake.....6pts.......7pts

used 27pts
range 22-27
banked none

Talk later....just got done dinner and need to get some stuff done around here for company to arrive tomorrow......Lisa

Good morning girls....how are ya? I hope all is well with you and your families!!

I was under my range yesterday but I have these days where I just do not feel like eating breakfast......and I for the most part dont eat breakfast but I have been since getting back OP.....

Breakfast:
none

Lunch:
13 bake fries....2pts
english muffin...3pts
2tsps rf pbutter....1pt
1Tbsp jam....0pts................6pts

med apple......2pts

Dinner:
4oz baked fish.....2pts
1Tbsp light tartar sauce.....1pt
2 serves scalloped potatoes....4pts
1/4C green beans....0pts......7pts

Snacks:
another english muffin with jam/pbutter.....4pts
8oz glass of oj.....2pts.....6pts

used 21pts
range 22-27
banked 6pts

Wow! I am so tired I went with DH last night on a short trip and we didn't get home till 3am, I don't think I would want his job.

Mom dump cake? What is in that it sound interesting. My sister used to make a dump cake that of course wasn't ww friendly. It had cherrys and that in it. Let me know when you get a chance.

Ok the cookout went ok I had to use my AP points and some out of my bank but I didn't bust my bank so that is good!!!!!!

Breakfast
2 slices diet bread 1 pt
1 egg 2 pts
1/2 c skim milk 1 pt

Lunch
smart ones tuna au grautin 5 pts (very good for a frozen dinner)
smart ones cookie dough sundae 4 pts

Dinner
1 cooked chicken breast (small one) 3 pts
1 dinner roll 3 pts
1/2 c mac & cheese 4.5 pts
tossed salad w dressing 2 pts
1 1/2 c choc. ice cream 11 pts (yes I had to have it!!!)

Snacks
2 pieces of wasa bread 1 pt
1 laughing cow 1 pt

sky walk 20mins 2 AP points
Curves 2 AP points

Totals 38.5 pts for the day and 4 AP's earned had to take 8 pts out of my bank to cover but I still have 5 left in there and I won't be needing them before tomorrow when it goes back to zero.

Well both of you have a great day, I have to fully wake up yet so coffee here I come!!!!

Michelle

Sassy...the dump cake was absolutely wonderful.....and good for a sweet but small snack.....

I made my batch smaller as I didnt have all the fruit called for....but here it is....

2 16oz bags of frozen fruits( I used berries and I think I should have drained them little soupy but thickened up after sitting over night )
1 package of yellow cake mix ( not mixed though )
1 1/2 C diet sprite

placed the berries on bottom of a sprayed baking dish, then evenly sprinkled the cake mix over the top of the berries and then you evenly pour the soda over the top of the cake mix and dont stir it ..... then bake it according to the box......it was 3pts for about a half cup size serving....and I put ff coolwhip on top.....it was absolutely yummy

If either of you like scalloped potatoes.....I found a recipe on here the other day for cheesy scalloped potatoes....oh my god they were awesome....you would not have known they were made for WW's.....and my oldest son gobbled them up!!!

Boy I am still tired I went to bed after taking my son to school and got up at 1030am, I guess it is early to bed tonight!!! LOL

Thank you for the dump cake that sounds really good I am going to try it, I wonder if you can use peaches I am going to try it.

Scalloped Potatoes yes I would like that one about 3 weeks I was looking fo one but didn't find one that I thought DH and son would eat.

Well got to go pick up my son from school.

TTFN
Michelle

Hey girls...can I just say that tonights dinner is gonna be a HUGE helping of pasta....I have used 5pts all day cause of company that came around lunch time and so I never ate except for an apple and some oatmeal this morning....so when you see my journal tomorrow for like 15 Cups( ha ha....) of pasta...you know why I gorged....I am starving...but I have drinking plenty of water all day.......talk later....Sassy.....get some sleep and get rested before you get sick!!!

Sassy...here is the recipe from the websites side dishes....I hope you enjoy it...I know me and my son did.....and I was dying for them tonight but didnt feel like making them....so I think I will tomorrow night......YUM YUM

3FC Low Fat and Delicious Recipes
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Serves: 8


Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt or seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder (optional) 1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
Cooking Instructions:
For sauce, in a small saucepan, stir together milk, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, if desired. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Stir in onion. Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick spray coating. Place half of the potatoes in the casserole. Top with half of the sauce. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes and sauce. Bake, covered, in a 350*F. oven about 65 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Information per Serving :
104 Calories
3 fat
2 sat fat
5 protein
1 fiber
205 sodium
16 carbs
2 ww pts

Hi you two......gosh, where has the week gone? Today was a great day....busy with little time hanging around the fridge!!! lol

Sassycat.....good for you for listening to your body!! It sure seems you needed the extra sleep. So often we tend to ignore that.....I hope you had a good day on plan.

Mom.....I would love to have the scalloped potatoe recipie....that is my favourite side-dish. I am also going to try that dump cake....sure sounds like a great one dish wonder!!! just my speed and skill level!!! Enjoy the pasta!!!

Today was a whirlwind day...helping a friend do some shopping for a trip she is taking. Boy did I have fun ....spending her money!!! All the stores are now getting the new season stock in and it was nice to see some of the new styles and colours. I hope all goes well with the big weighin tommorow!!! See everyone tommorow.......tc