congrats on the milestone theresa, that's awesome!
i refused to give into the ice cream temptation tonight and let dh save the rest of his haagen-daz for breakfast :lol: he really does that, can you believe? well, hopefully my iron will will show up on the scale. yay me!
the buttermilk chicken sounds yummy melissa. i will have to try that.

Yesterday was a much better day for me, diet-wise. A hearty salad for lunch and chicken, brocolli and toasted baguette for dinner. I don't think I had any snacks...nope, but a banana for dessert. I finally made it through a day without trying to justify something extra. I just had to stay busy all day so I wouldn't think about it!

Theresa, great job on your milestone! It's so inspiring to see how dedicated you've been with your exercise goals!

Kayelle, glad you got the look you want for your pics :lol: !

Glad to hear you had a better day Melra. I have found keeping busy really key in staying OP. I never realized before how much I think about eating when I am bored. I got the applesauce going-already made 6cups and more cooking. Talk about a workout!

Congrats on saying no to ice cream and yes I can believe he would eat it for breakfast-I used to do the same thing, especially if it was fudgy or chocolate.

I am not sure I will make my goal this month. I just don't seem to be dropping like I did last month. 7lbs in two weeks is alot. I haven't given up though and even if it is 3 or so more this month, it gets me closer to my goal of being under 200. I am having a hungry day so I am going to be extra busy and drink extra water. I am getting closer to TOM and that week or so before I crave massive protein and just loads of food and I really want to avoid that this time around. I detest relosing pounds that I already lost.

Will check in later
Melissa

KayElle, thanks for sharing your experiences,I really needed the pep talk. And Melissa thanks for the recipe, I might try it tonight. Cadwell, nice resisting ice cream! I am struggling with the brownies in there...that's what I get for taking hubby to the store with me! I've only had 1 in two days, so that's great, usualy they'd be GONE by now.

I had one heck of a day today. I woke up feeling kinda sick in the tummy and it was like I was filled up with air from belly to chest. I decided not to weigh because I was holding water, air, something in there. I'll WI tomorrow AM because it wore off as I got going and ate something. I did drink a TON of water last night, was just really thirsty, so maybe it was not digested yet.

Got Allie from school, fed kids turkey sandwiches in the car while driving to doctor's office, then had to wait 35 in the waiting room. Allie was an angel thorugh the appointment but when we got to Kmart to look at costumes she turned into an evil child. She whined, cried, aggravated her brother until he hit her in the face and knocked her glasses off. I thought they were broken and was about to cry, but they were fine, thankfully. They didn't have much in her size, and what she did like they didn't have her size. So, back across the road to Walmart and I sat them both in the cart and gave them cookies...but that didnt' work, 5 minutes in Allie was back to crying. She picked out a pink and white cowgirl outfit, and they had her size so I stopped looking, picked up some cucumbers and bananas, wanted to look at clothes on clearance but Allie was sitting there STILL crying, so we just hit the register. On the way home I got behind a school bus going 35 in a 55, all the way home and it took forever. I know they have to keep the kids safe, but it's frustrating sometimes when you just really want to go HOME.

The kids were asleep when we got home and I am just letting them go as long as they want to sleep it's fine with me because I can't take anymore crying. Through two stores hearing her nonstop just shot all my nerves. Tyler was good, except for smacking the glasses off her face and that was seriously provoked. He feel asleep slumped forward in the cart in Walmart too, was so cute.

I still have to go to the grocery store here in town sometime because it's the last day they have chicken breasts on sale, and we cannot afford them full price so I'm going to stack up since we have the money this week.

Right now I'm going to stretch out somewhere and just relax a bit.

Theresa

Well Ladies, I finnally went in for my weigh in and measurments...... I have lost a total of 2 lbs and 10 inches in the last two months of Curves. I am very excited. I know I can do IT. I know the last month has been hard but it will get better and I will lose more. I am leaving for a workshop for a week, nice thing is it is where all my family is so I am leaving early to visit a little and bringing the kids. So I will not beable to post till next Saturday unless, my sister has he internet back on. So take care keep up the good work, and congrats to all of us who have lost something, we wanted to lose.

:dancer: YAY ICE! YAY ICE! :dancer:

Those are awesome results...see what you can do? Keep going!

Theresa

Way to go Ice! that is awesome!
Everyone here is so awesome in inspiring me to keep going and not give up
(although ice cream does have MILK in it and milk is a breakfast food... Umm doesn't work huh?)
I woke up with a cold, bug whatever- scratchy throat and grumpy- every muscle hurts..and all i want is tea and crackers. and to top it off TOM arrived so I am all bloaty and even grumpier.. I ran by the library and grabbed a few books to lay in bed later and read till the nyquil kicks in and I can sleep. Hubby is off all weekend and will handle kids and cooking if I am miserable in the a.m.

Here are some recipes that have gone over good with my family:

Chicken and apple bake:

4 chicken breasts( i slice mine into 4-6 slices each)
1/2 medium onion sliced thin
2 red cooking apples sliced ( i used red delish ones- all I had)
1/3 cup Honey
1/3 cup italian dressing (I used fat free)
Mix the honey and dressing
Preheat oven to 350
brown chicken in pan about 2 minutes each side
spray baking dish with cooking spray
place chicken in dish, place onions on top of chicken, place apples around the sides of chicken, pour dressing mix over all.
bake for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked thru
I served this over brown rice and broccoli- kids didn't like onions but ate the restcalories: 320, carbs38, fat 6 grams, 2 fiber, 28grams protien

this is my #2 fav. lunch soup
Chili soup:
1 can (28oz.) diced tomatoes undrained
1 can 15 oz. kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 can 141/2 oz. chicken broth
1 samll onion chopped
2 carrots chopped
2 stalks celeery chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
bring all ingredients to a boil in sauce pan, lower heat and simmer 20-25 minutes until veggies are tender- the calories vary on this one depending on which tomatoes i use etc..

Pumpkin angel food YUM

1 box angel food cake
1 cup water
1 -15oz can pumpkin- not the pie filling
mix all in a bowl, pour into a 9x13 sprayed baking pan, bake at 350 for 30 minutes-
You can add a dollop of cool whip for a topping- i know it has 3 points per serving-1/12 of a cake) but I'll figure calorie count tomorrow- I also make cupcakes this way. if ya like pumpkin it is soo good

My fake stir fry:
4 chicken breast cut into slices (1-1/2 lbs)(you can use tenders but I can't afford them)
1/4 cup catalina dressing (fat free again)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 cup snow pea pods, 1 cup sliced peppers, 1 cup sliced into strips carrots, 1 cup broccoli

mix dressing and soy sauce, pour over chicken, let sit for 5 minutes, add meat to fry pan- i don't use oil but spray the pan,
add the veggies and cook until all is cooked thru.
again served over brown rice-
I toss carrots and broccoli in the microwave for a minute or two to get them started but not cooked too much- we don't like soggy veggies :p
you have to play with this recipe at times- add a bit more dressing of you want..
calories:380 fat6, fiber depends on veggies you add- around 2-4 grams

I have lots more if anyone wants

theresa- i bougt 12 packs of chicken - it was on sale 1.79 a lb and when i got there they had marked it to 1.59 a pound - they said the ad was wrong. I boned and skinnned it all myself and packaged it for the freezer.

I am off to let the nyquil work so maybe i can feel better tomorrow
See ya'll tomorrow!
Sandi

I think ours were marked down to the same price or about that, but they were the boneless skinless ones. There was about $10 knocked off each pack, can't beat that. I also buy the split breasts with bone, and I freeze it as is. Then I boil them with the bone, and pull off the meat when it's done. It makes a nice broth as it boils, and I use it to either make a soup throwing in veggies, pasta, whatever I have at hand, that freezes well in small portions and I use it on busy days. Or, it can be used to make chicken and dumplings, but those can ruin a diet for the day :lol: It's actually not bad if I pick out the dumplings in my own bowl, those are the fattening part.

Well, the scale says I'm up a pound but I know it's muscle. I noticed that this week I can see the muslces popping out in my calves when i walk! I'm getting my shape back, thanks to pilates and the weights. Clothes are loose and I look and feel thinner, so I know this pound is just muscle. I don't wanna add it to my ticker, but I'm going to get to next week and if it's still there I'll have to add it in.

Theresa

Theresa - great job on reaching your milestone!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Same congrats to you too Ice Great Job!!!

:dancer:

Caldwell - I think your hubby is onto something.... at least he has a chance to work off the ice cream calories throughout the day! I, on the other hand, used to sit and eat a pint of ben and jerry's at 10PM!! and then go to bed! :ink:
Hope you feel better Sandi.. nothing worse than being sick with TOM!!
Melisaa..Sandi.. thanks for the recipies... you girls make it hard for me to wimp out in the cooking department!! ugh.... i hate to cook unless it MAC & cheese, lasagna or homemade pizza!
I'm doing fine, lacking in the excercise area though, it has been raining here for 9 days straight! :tantrum: I can't take it any more!!
We couldn't walk in the gym at work on Thurs & Fri due to today's fair being set-up in there. I got my Yoga Booty stuff I ordered today, so I will try to check it out tomorrow!!

Thanks for posting the recipes! My family is always looking for new healthy foods to try out. 3 out of the 4 people in my family are trying to watch what we eat so something new to try is always great.

Theresa...Congrats on reaching Milestone 5 and your newly found muscles!! Keep focusing on all those positive changes, the scale will catch up eventually. You are doing great!

Great job, melra, staying on track and staying away from snacky type foods for the day! Staying busy definitely does help. Keep it up!


Melissa don't let it get you down if you don't make your goal this month...you are doing a fabulous job and look how far you have come already! Even if you don't quite make it, you will be close. TOM is such a pain but you are strong and you can get through without overeating.

cadwell great job resisting the ice cream! It's so hard to resist that favorite food. Keep it up! You're doing an awesome job!


Congratulations, Ice Princess!! That's terrific!! Have a great trip and enjoy the time w/your family!

Sandisuze hope you got some sleep and are feeling better. Glad you have hubby at home to help out so you can get some rest.

StillTrying...how was the Yoga Booty? Hope you liked it. Have you gotten a break from the rain yet? We've been lucky and are having beautiful weather this weekend. I know it won't be too long and we'll be having blizzards so I am enjoying every minute that I can outdoors.

I got to move my ticker down 2 more this morning! Only 2 more to go!! Hopefully I should be able to meet my Nov. 1 goal. I was a little surprised w/the 2 lb. loss. I felt like I would maintain because things had been slowing down and I lost 2 the week before. I am pretty excited! I've been walking a LOT but I've also been eating a bit more. This time of year I just get HUNGRY and it takes more to fill me up. We've had a few cool days and the evenings have been downright COLD. This is the biggest downside of losing weight for me...I just freeze all fall and winter. It's not even super cold out yet and I've been wearing longjohns under sweatpants or jeans, a t-shirt or turtleneck under a sweatshirt, heavy socks and boots, heavy coat, whenever I'm outside and it's cold out. Yesterday it got so nice for a while I was able to change into shorts...but as soon as it started getting dark I was back into my layers of clothing. I hate that. But, the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages. I may have to wear layers of clothes all winter but at least I'm not wearing holes in the inner seams of all my pants caused by my thighs rubbing together. My clothes last a whole lot longer now. I have to keep reminding myself of all the reasons that I lost this weight so that I don't slide back to my old ways like I have always done in the past. This is just a hard time of the year for me, but I WILL make it through.

Have a happy and healthy day, everybody!!!

hi everyone. well i am off to go camping. we bought lots of healthy stuff to munch on, so hopefully i won't go over on calories like i usually do when i am camping. see y'all on tuesday! i will have a lot of posts to catch up on ;)

KayElle, you didn't need all the layers before because you were carrying them on you already! I have enough natural layers right now to share with another person, but I still freeze all the time, so when I get to goal weight I might need to move somewhere else entirely :lol:

I've been raking leaves all day so hubby can hit them with the mulch mower, so this was technically my day off exercise but I've been sweating all day anyway. I also pulled some dead annuals out of my back "test" flower garden, took some pictures of the mini roses that are still blooming endlessly, and the lantana which has grown to super-enormous size. I have some tulip bulbs that have been in the refrig. since spring and I want to get them planted. Soon, all this will be over and I'll be working on our indoor rennovations...and I'll be dreaming of spring again.

I was thinking while raking leaves that if we all keep at it over the winter, just imagine how fabulous we will all be next summer! When it comes time to strip off the layers and run around in shorts and bathing suits we're going to be HOT BABES! We'll all have to take spring pictures and post them here or in email! I just want to go to the beach next summer and not feel like the escaped whale...and I believe next year will be the first in a very long time that I'll feel comfortable.

Theresa

I'm back from Chicago. Flying is a nightmare. The first flight we were booked on was cancelled when we arrived at the airport, so we were rebooked, from another airport, and hour away. So we drove and then had a 3 hour wait and arrived in Chicago at 9:00 PM. We had left our house at 1:00. That's 8 hours for a 1hour and 40 minute flight. Coming home there was no luggage, so we waited an hour for the next flight in from Chicago and I bags were on it. I am happy to be home.
Food was hard. It was a diner breakfast each day where I had 2 scrambled eggs with cheese and a side of bacon each day, no lunch and a nice dinner each night, fish veggies, salad and one night a potato. One night I dipped bread in olive oil and I did have a bubble gum attack one afternoon, about 20 pieces, chew out the sugar and get another piece. I'm sure I didn't gain weight. I worked hard all weekend, on my feet for 2 full days, so I think I'm ok.
I felt much better too. My fat jeans could use a belt and that was good and I was more comfortable flying.
Glad to see everyone is ok and thanks for the recipes. It's a good time to stock up on chicken cause who knows what will happen with the bird flu scare.
Glad to be back here.
Laura

Kayelle - congrats on the two lb loss!! You will meet your goal!!! I am the same way this time of year. Hungry all of the time! I was bad tonite - had two serving of roasted chicken dinner w/ all the fixins' I said to my hubby - no wonder I "had" (even though I am not at goal) a weight problem - I ate like this all of time! :ink:
Portion control is one tool that really works wonders for me - I can pack in the food - I can eat more than hubby at dinner.
Caldwell - have a great time camping!
Theresa - I'm with you on the HOT BABE thing! can't wait for next summer to show off the new bod.
LauraB - glad your trip was fun, sorry the flight wasn't!
Didn't get a chance to try Yoga Booty today - hubby put together a computer cabinet for me this AM (3hrs at least-he's a sweetie!) and then it was time for football, so I couldn't get to the DVD player.
Here's to a great week for eveyone!
:hugs:

Laura, flying can be a hassle but at least you are home safe. Your eating sounds fine and with all the activity I agree, you'll be okay on the scales.

Hubby decided he was going to change the fuel filter, or something like that, on my Explorer yesterday, because of a very minor problem I was having with it. I mean so minor it didn't even really matter, but he said "oh, it's only a $6 part I'll just do it real quick." :lol: Next thing I know, he comes in and says he can't get it off the car, so he's called his stepdad to come over (he's a mechanic). Me and the kids go to bed because it's getting late, and before I know he's sliding in next to me saying "you have to drive my truck for a week." I jumped up, "what did ya do to my car?" and he says that when FIL got the old part off it took some other thing with it, and now we have to replace that as well. GRRRRRRRRR I absolutely hate his truck because he rebuilt it engine to bumpers and purposefully made it loud and mean. The whole "0 to 60 in 5.3" saying is right on with his truck, it's fast and the steering wheel is extremely touchy, and I just don't like driving it. Besides, it's just a single cab and it's very tight with 2 car seats :(

FIL gets off work at 3 and is coming back over. Hubby had to buy a special tool yesterday, now today says he needs another special tool and the replacement parts for whatever they knocked off yesterday. What happened to it being ONLY a $6 real quick deal? And I think he's having FUN, he just loves this kinda challenge but I don't care. I want my car back! :tantrum:

OKay, I'll hush now. But, if they don't fix this thing tonight I will be seriously upset having to drive that truck the rest of the week.

Theresa