I love tempeh (sp?) it's protein filled and it is great in stirfry. Like tofu it takes on the flavor of whatever it's mixed with, but it's more grainy tasting than tofu.
I was a veggie for 12 years and just started eating chicken and fish this year - couldn't go back to not eating meat if you paid me.

hi y'all. those tofu ideas sound really good. i used to eat a lot of plain tofu but i got tired of it for some reason. maybe i should try that tofu ice cream. i wonder where you get it. i have had all sorts of strange flavors of ice cream but never tofu.
melissa, that guy who almost ran you down sounds so familiar! no way i could walk for exercise around here, it dangerous enough just to cross the street to go the grocery store! hmm, i remember when i was in wa that there was a real concern about folks from ca invading.. maybe guys like that is what they meant :)

Yikes! I guess I never thought about the hazards of walking in busier areas. It's rare for me to even see a car when I go for walks, but last week my neighbor's donkey got out and followed me down the road. I would be scared to death if somebody almost ran over me and then started yelling at me.

I haven't tried anything with tofu because I never know what I would do with it if I bought any. I will have to look around for some recipes and try something. I am not much of a cook so I will have to find something simple.

I am feeling much better today because the scale finally moved this morning. Hopefully the loss will stick so that I can report it for the WI tomorrow. Re scale obsession...I am terrible about this. I got a new scale a week or so ago and it was hard to read so I went and got a second scale (digital). Now I use them both every day. How ridiculous is that. I also thought it would get better as the numbers went down but it hasn't been that way for me. I really need to work on staying off of that thing. I'm hoping that I won't worry about it so much when I start back to work in the next couple of weeks.

I had a nice day yesterday with my sister and her little ones, and bless her heart she called me skinny. Now, I know she was just being a good sister but it really made me feel good anyway. She is a nurse and very particular about weight so it made my day.

Hope everybody is having a happy and healthy Tuesday! I so look forward every day to coming here and reading how everybody is doing.

I also bought a new scale last week-digital. I think it is 5 lbs heavier than my old one. So I will add 5 pounds to my starting weight and redo my tracker tomorrow, but I'll still be able to figure out if I lost this week, which really is all that matters.
We had an early morning meeting this AM so I am first making breakfast for me and dh now. I threw all veggies and diced onions in a pan, cooked a bit, then 2 beat up eggs with some diced asiago cheese. Cook till the bottom forms, then under the broiler for a few minutes. That and a fruit will keep me till dinner , I hope. Tomorrow is my first WI. I am anxious.
I am forcing myself to stay off the scale cause I know once I start I will be obsessive and I am crazy enough without that. It's hard tho.
Laura

Re: tofu ice cream Around here they sell a brand in the major grocery stores called toffuti- I have tried it - it's very silky But I am not a big one for ice cream though- I'd rather have cake than ice cream- make that CHEESECAKE ;) I think my hubby and kids would lead a revolt if I tried to serve tofu.. maybe I should try some for me.. I will look for recipes ..

I didn't exercise yesterday But I did push a lawn mower for 20 minutes then my neighbor and I used the weed eater on the front of the houses and then we weeded our flower beds so does that count as exercise?? I was so tired I crashed at 8:30 last night - I am hoping it stays clear this afternoon after work so I can finish the back yard ( we have a neighbor who leaves trash all over and it blows around and ends up in our yard) :mad:
Ohh a donkey?? I would be so terrified-
LauraB- don't give up on scales/weighing yourself thingy!!!! COngrats on your efforts so far! I can't believe I haven't weighed myself - I just made hubby put it away -But I so want to sneak it- my fear is that I've been being good on my eating habits 98% of the time and I won't have lost any weight :?: Then I will :cry: . I count the days until I can weigh in.. and that breakfast sounded so yummy!
Had a nice salad from Chick -fil -a today really fresh and just enough crunch to make me happy!
well I am gonna look up some tofu recipes LOL maybe I can trick the family into eating it :s:
Thank again everyone for support - you all are wonderful!
Sandi

Yes that counts as excersize! I did a bit of yard work after our walk yesterday too and boy did it pay off on the scale! Even though my son will probably have a fit again, we are going to walk a bit after dinner. I slept like a baby last night. The changes in the food in the house and excersize are paying off for him too-he was down 3 pounds today when I took him in for his medicine checkup. they had put him on med that made him gain 26lb in 6 weeks and we are still trying to get rid of the extra weight now. So hard with him because he is so compulsive and just focuses on meals and food constantly. I get a tally of what time it is constantly with him and he reminds me what time meal time is.

I don't think she was just being a sister. Look how much weight you have lost!!!!! I can't see you, but I know from the numbers that you look way skinnier now than when you started out. Give yourself credit, girl! You are SKINNY...and you will be even more so when you reach your goal.

I haven't gotten any exercise in today and I missed my evening workout yesterday and I am feeling kinda grouchy :devil: I didn't realize how I've grown to need that exercise to feel happy and healthy. I stepped on the scale this morning, remember I had TOM last week and didn't weigh in, so it's been 2 weeks and I just couldn't wait until tomorrow. EXACTLY THE SAME :tantrum: How could that be possible? This is the point I would normally give up and go find something yummy to eat and say "oh well, I can't lose even when I try...so why try?"

But I am NOT DOING IT THIS TIME. I know I can lose more. I lost 5 in ONE WEEK, and have kept it off for TWO WEEKS. That's what I need to remind myself. I know it's my eating that is holding me back, and even without the red meat it's not been much better. I feel better without that meat, but it's not going to drop the weight off, I know that because I was a vegetarian when I started having my weight issues.

So, I am going back to South Beach, but will do it vegetarian and will make it past the first two weeks this time lol That is the only diet that I ever felt I could live with forever and that I enjoyed. It's very similar to how I used to eat before I had a weight issue. Even phase one, the restrticted phase, was not bad for me at all, I just really missed fruit.

But, I am going to start with phase two because when I did phase one I couldn't exercise without feeling I'd pass out--no carbs on that phase, and you need that to exercise...and I am a grouch without exercise!!! So, I'll start with phase two, keep up my exercise, and look forward to reaching my goal weight and moving onto phase three.

:snail: Next week the scale better move! But, I know this is a long term process since I am doing it the right way and it will just take time...one snail slide at a time.

Purple- The 5 pounds is still gone, and that's so good. If you had lost 1 3/4 pounds each week perhaps you wouldn't be distressed. Part of the initial 5 pounds could have been lots of water and the fat caught up. It's good to follow a plan too.
Laura

Well this donkey isn't really scary at all. He is a friendly guy and not very big, either. Now if it had been a bull or something...I would have hightailed it home!

Congrats on the loss, macdeez!

Those of you who are able to stay away from the scale between WI's...that is awesome. I think I am going to make that a goal once I start back to work. It is really hard for me not to step on at least once a day.

Sandi it sounds like you got a good bit of exercise. Yardwork is great and works a lot of different muscles along with getting your heart pumping.

Glad to hear that your son is benefitting from your lifestyle changes, Melissa...that in itself makes it all worth it. and good job keeping that scale moving. Good luck with the walk today and I hope you don't meet up with anyone like that crazy driver again.

Purple...I know I am quite a bit smaller than I was 8 months ago, but it still surprised me when she said that and made me really happy. It's been a long time since I've been called "skinny". I hope when I get down to my goal this time I'll be able to actually see and believe that I am not fat anymore. As far as the scale not moving...LauraB is right...your body is probably just catching up from the initial water loss. I had something similar happen when I started...lost 4 pounds and then nothing for a while and then another big jump down. Good for you sticking with it no matter what...you WILL see results.

Well it looks like we are in for another thunderstorm...guess I won't get my afternoon walk unless it clears off pretty soon. I got 4 miles in this morning but I was hoping for a couple more. I might have to settle for the exercise bike instead.

I havn't weighed in since last week some time , but tommoorw I go to Curves for a *anallasis* so I will come here tomorrow with all my stats. I know I can do it. One girl at curves has lost 40lbs since April 1 thats like 12 lbs a month doing curves 3 times a week for a half hour, my kids are older now so I think they can manage 1 1/2hours a week with out me, gonna try and see what happens and depending on the $$$$$$ we'll see I heard they are offering a discount right now so have to see.

Let us know what you think of Curves, Ice Princess. We have one of those here in our town but I've heard mixed reactions of the program. I don't have the $ right now to join anything, so I'm curious what you will experience in you analysis!

My car broke down today :cry: but we did make it home and I have no idea what is wrong with it. Hubby will look at it when he gets in, but since he's a truck driver who knows when that will be. Hopefully tomorrow, but could be as late as Friday. I hate being without a car. If he can't fix it, then it'll have to go into the shop and depending on how much it costs we may or may not be able to do it this weekend. :crossed: he knows a lot about cars and can fix anything that doesn't have to do with the computer, which the they use a machine or something to get into. Hopefully, it's something he can fix! It was kinda scary driving home though, with the two babies with me and hoping I make it home before something blows.

I haven't had any water today and still haven't had a chance to exercise. The babes will be in their beds a bit early and I am determined to get a good session in watching Big Brother tonight, and hopefully there will be something worth watching after that because I think I'll feel like keeping on with it.

A friend mentioned to me today that there might be some negative effect with working out 2 or 3 times a day...even though I'm just walking and doing gazelle which is much like walking. She said something about it undoing itself or being too much?? My muscles are not sore and I only do as much as I am comfortable with--physically and mentally. Some days I do like 10 miles, others I do like 2 miles, but I think my average like 5 miles. I just don't think that's alot, even if it is split into different sessions throughout the day.

What do you guys think/know about this? How much is too much?

I don't think you can be too fit really. I think as long as you are comfortable doing what you are doing you will be ok. I did get my little walk in again, although once again the whole thing was a battle with my son. He keeps screaming it is a nightmare the whole time. I am surprised people don't come out to make sure I am not killing him (tempting though it may be at times). No mad crazy drivers today so that was nice. I don't think he was someone from the neighborhood. I am really excited to get on the scale again. One thing I have noticed I just don't feel so bloated all the time and when I put my jeans on today, they were kinda baggy-baggy is good. Can't wait to give them to charity cause I never want to see them again. Sorry about your car Purple-been there more times than I can count-guess it is cause I always seem to have cars older than dirt. Well I suppose I should get busy on the weekly email-looking forward to hearing from everyone!
Melissa