Cindy, when my oldest was a baby, she had her favorite blankie. I found an extra for her so when I was washing one, she wouldn't be without it. She latched on to both of them. So I found a third one. She then found that one too and latched on to all of them. Thought you'd get a kick out of that one. The moral of the story is to hide the extra beanie baby.
I don't have time to get personal with everyone right now but just had to check in. I lost 2 lbs this week, going from 198 to 196. I didn't get a chance to check the scale this am to see if I it had changed from a couple days ago. I forgot and I had to eat so I could get all my medication in for the day. I have to take all my pills for my rheumatoid arthritis on the same day.
Breakfast: 3 eggs, 1/4 cottage cheese....250 calories
Snack: Protein Bar........150 calories
Lunch: Not sure but I have to keep that around 300.
Snack: ??????
Dinner 4 oz steak
Salad
4 oz. potato
1 c. veggies of choice
That's about it for me. I'll be walking on my gazelle today or something since I didn't get to the gym yesterday. Jen's baby boy was too sick and he wouldn't let her put him down. He wanted to be held and rocked. HOpe the little monkey feels better today. My gosh....the antibiotics they put him on were expensive enough. $155 dollars for 5 days. The doctor gave her samples for the other 5 days.
Hey ladies i just wanted to pop in and see how everyone is doing!!
Cynthia: 2 POUNDS!! You go girl! I am so proud of you. Keep up the GREAT work!! As far as your NOT so HEALTHY choice you made the other day, don't stress, just keep on MOVIN!! You go girl!! I am so happy for you!!
Amanda: Congrats on the loss, something is better than nothing!! As far as the bootcamp goes, just stick with it. I really,really think you will like it, i REALLY enjoy it. I think i am too am going to stick to the basic training for about a month and then i will move on.
Chris: You go girl!! Congrats on the loss!! I am so proud of you! Keep up the good work!!
Well so far EVERYONE'S menu's sound GREAT!!! Keep up the good work ladies!!
Good morning Sahmmies! Well, my planned menu yesterday didn't quite turn out as planned. We ended up eating at home before going out (which is a good thing) but all we had was ramen noodles (which is a bad thing). Then, I saw a show on Food Network and fell in love with everything that was being cooked, so I went out and got the ingredients and cooked it all for dinner. I was very proud of myself and it was very good, and really not too bad calorie wise. I made chicken cacciatore, smashed potatoes, bruschetta, and chocolate anise biscotti (okay, that last wasn't so healthy!).
Today I've had the usual breakfast (Kashi cereal, oj, instant coffee). For lunch and dinner we will probably have the chicken leftovers, not too bad.
Two "Woo-hoos" for today: The Bears play the Panthers (I'm a Bears fan) and 24 starts tonight. We're going to Lowe's to get some more paint and start painting the kitchen cabinets today. So it's a full day in our household. How about all of you?
Okay, have to go for now and check on my men. Talk to you later!
Cindy
Hi, ladies! Here I am, ready *again* to start eating right. I'm looking into the South Beach Diet (modified for my health concerns), but I get confused about what to eat. I'm posting on a website about the SBD to see if I can get some easy-to-understand help. I had salad for lunch yesterday and with dinner last night, and I had salad with lunch today. That's really good for me. And I haven't had any pop-tarts this weekend! (Of course, we didn't have any, so that would seem to be the actual reason, *but* I purposely didn't buy them at the store yesterday. Woo-hoo!)
Hi, FitChick, welcome! I am working right now to make sure that the 'bad stuff' stays at the grocery store, and never gets into my cart! I think changes like that help with permanent lifestyle changes.
It's been a nice weekend. My 'actual' weekend is Wed- Thu, when hubby is off, but this weekend, baby and I went to visit some neighbors. Took them eggs and visited a bit - it was nice. I made a pretty healthy meat loaf yesterday - filled it with lots of hidden veggies. Hubby really liked it, and couldn't figure out why, lol. I told him I tried some new 'spices' (mushrooms, carrots, onion, celery, tomato and wheat bran mixed in). Anyway, it's been a nice weekend. I was going to make soap today, but I forgot to distill some water....so I'm going to do that today, then make soap tomorrow! I can hardly wait!!
Today was my weigh-in and I gained a pound and a half. I've been doing all the right things this week so I am hoping that this means that I am gaining muscle. But I still don't like the thought of seeing a gain.
Good Evening Ladies. Sorry i am not posting until late, its been a real busy day for me, lots of errands and running around getting things done around the house before the week starts. Anyways...i am glad to see everyone is still posting there menu's mine for today was:
Breakfast:
Pop Tart (low fat)
Lunch:
Turkey Sandwhich on Wheat w/mustard
carrot sticks (1 cup)
Dinner:
Chicken Tenders lightly breaded
and 1 cup mash potatoes
Water intake:
98oz...wish it was more...but maybe tomorrow
Cynthia: Your dinner sounds great!! Which show did you get it from, i watch Foodnetwork allllll the time. I love Paula Dean...but she defintly does not cook healthy!!
Tea: It probaly is muscle stay strong!! You are doing a great job, just keep it up. Do you measure yourself in inches?? If not you should.
Sue: South Beah diet?? I personally am not a fan of it, i find it kind of expensive but maybe since your tailoring it to yourself and your own health maybe it will work for you. Good luck! We are here for you.
Cat: Mmmm meatloaf i love meatloaf, but i suck at making it!! Mine always comes out dry!! What is your secret?? Soooooo you make your own soap!! Girl!! You are SUPER woman!!!
Hey ladies i don't know if anyone is interested but i tried a new recipe yesterday its low fat/low cal/ etc... pretty healthy.
1 container of Cool Whip Fat Free
1 Small box of SF FF Instant Pudding Mix (I like Pistachio...but you can use chocolate...etc....)
1 can of Pinapple in their own juice...drained.
1 Apple sliced into small pieces.
Mix everything together...and wala....ITS GREAT!!! Mmmmmm i might go get me some!! Have a great night ladies i will chat with you all later.....
Good morning ladies. Saturday's dinner didnt work out as planned. we ended up going to my MIL's house for dinner and we had biscuits and gravy, and fried potatoes, and eggs for dinner ( I had SMALL portions, lol)
SO todays menu is:
Breakfast: None... My tummy was not in an eating mood this morning
Lunch: 2oz tuna w/ mayo on italian bread
Dinner: Baked spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread
Both kids are feeling better and are back to school today, thank goodness So today I am going to be catching up on housework and start decluttering. I am so sick of having so much STUFF around, lol. and most of it is junk...Oh well, I'll count all that as my strength training for today, lol.
Cynthia: That dinner sound delicious, lol. I really miss watching food network, LOL. I gotta get my satellite dish hooked back up soon.
Cat: Meatloaf is one of my favorite things, lol. especially with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes on the side. I have started "hiding" veggies in mine also. Hubby cant tell the difference
Well, I gotta get off my rear and get moving or I'm not going to accomplish anything today. Talk to you all later
ok...I want to be in a bikini by this summer...we have a neighborhood pool and I'll probably meet w/ a bunch of moms there alot this summer. I had a baby last summer and didn't go at all. Lost all of my weight breastfeeding but since I stopped I have gained. I need to lose about 15 pounds to do get back into old swimsuits. I am guessing on this b/c I don't weigh myself-just go by how clothes fit. Pool opens around memorial day. I have been eating b/w 1200 and 2000 calories. (1200-1700 weekdays roughly 2000 weekends) My weaknesses are not exercising, sweets and alcohol ...and I can't stand being hungry. I have been walking at least 30 minutes- up to one hour 3-5 times weekly. Am I going to be ready???????????
Alisha, I saw your dessert recipe in your post and here is another good one to try.
1 container of ff cool whip
1 large container of ff cottage cheese
1 sm. envelope of sf jello mix
Mix all together and chill. It tastes awesome. Just use the powder in the jello mix, no water. I did mine with lime jello and it was delicious.
Ed-I am soo jealous. I would love to be where you are at. 15 lbs by Memorial Day. You have that one licked. NO problem. I'm shooting for having most of my weight gone by June. I have around 40 more to go. I'm over a 1/3 of the way there.
Sorry so short. I have ta get dinner going. I worked today and tonight is gym night with my sister. Talk to you in a bit, if not...at least I'll check in in the morning.
Ed - Wish I had only 15 to lose!! lol YOu can do it. But do it healthy, eat healthy and exercise. EXERCISE!! If you are getting hungry, you might need to tweek your diet. I wish you the best!!
Cindy - Down 2lbs, YAY! That's great! I am so sorry, but I am a Panthers fan!! Can we still be friends? HA, ha!! Glad to hear all is well. Our pediatrician said that he doesn't know what's going on with everyone being so sick, He is amazed b/c we are only half way through cold & flu season!!! Lysol anyone??
Amanda - I am so late on this one, COOL, hipbones, huh? That's great! Oh, yeah take your thyroid meds!!! I had the same problem when I was sick & I gained 5 pounds!
Chris - Hope ya'll are better!
Danielle - I hope you enjoy it here! Looks like you have your hands full!! I'm carafre, sahm to my 3 year old girl & 17 month old son! I've been married for 7 years & together w. dh for 9! I love it here.
Julie - HI!!! So glad you're back! Are you exercising still?
Cat - 5.5 gone!! Yay!! I must say that I hide veggies in everything, but meatloaf is the best for shredded carrots & oat bran!!
Fit (Sue) - Hi and welcome! It is great here!
Alisha - sounds like you are doing so well, girl! You are the MOTIVATOR (spoken in Arnold (terminator) voice!)!!!! Still my hero! Have a great night!
As for me I will make this quick since I've used my 2500 word limit for today - I started Curves Saturday and like it. I also went Monday morning and plan on going Tuesday morning. I am also exercising at home, too. My Taebo video should be here soon. I am so excited about starting it!! I also modified my out of control eating. I haven't snacked after my cut off time in a week. I gotta go!
I think the 'secret' to a moister meatloaf is just to go easy on the dry stuff like breadcrumbs. Veggies help because they are not so dry, and I use 2 eggs instead of 1.
So, what did I eat today?
B: Hubby made pancakes - I had one with maple sugar (not syrup, but sugar - very yummy stuff!) and some skim milk.
L: PBJ on homemade whole wheat bread, and an apple
Sn: A big ol glass of diet pepsi - I was feeling sleepy and logy, needed the caffeine.
S: Baked chicken with Kahlbi (Korean BBQ sauce), Rice, and a mix of veggies I whipped up - carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, onion, cabbage. Also a little cherry cobbler - home-made, lowfat. Cherries were from our tree, we grew the chicken, everything else was 'normal', lol. It was a pretty good day, though it was long and busy and I'm pretty tired. It's also gotten hella cold here overnight - it was in the 60's one day, the low 30's and windy the next. Mew!
Good Morning Ladies! How is everyone doing, sorry i didn't post yesterday...Mondays are always busy days for me, and then by the time i get a chance to get on i am tired and wanting to go to bed. Sorry
My Menu Yesterday:
Breakfast: Graham Crackers (4)
Lunch: Turkey and cheese on wheat bread w/mustard
Dinner: Chicken and stuffing casserold (low fat)
Water: 96oz i didn't make my goal of 128
Excercise: Taebo Bootcamp
My Menu for Today:
Breakfast: English Muffin and a banana
Lunch: Leftover Casserole
Dinner: Stuffed Hamburgers (lean grnd round) w/ cheese (lowfat) covered w/Tom Sauce and mash potatoes and salad
Water intake so far: 32oz i REALLY am trying for 128oz
Excercise: Taebo Bootcamp
Cat: Your dinner sounds great!! Where do you find the time?? I will have to try your meatloaf tips if i decide to give it a try again....maybe that is what i was doing wrong too much bread crumbs.
Cara: Is curves expensive? I thought about it, but i can't afford to spend alot of money, like most Gym Memberships cost! You go girl! I am so proud of you that you took that step to do SOMETHING for YOURSELF!!
Ed: Sounds like to me, that you are doing it right!! Your lucky that you only have 15 pounds to loose. I WISH i had only 15 pounds too loose, i am jealous!! I also agree with Cara...if you are still hungry maybe you should look at what you are eating, eat more protien instead of sweets and carbs, maybe more fiber enriched stuff!! Good luck!
Amanda: WOOHOO The kids are back in school...TIME TO CELEBRATE!! LOL!!
Chris: Good job at sticking to the Gym, how is it going. You see a difference yet?
Hello to all the ladies that i am missing...Mrs Cynthia, Mrs Julie, Tea, FitChick, and everyone else if i forgot ya!! I hope you all are doing well!!
Well ladies like Cara i think i have reached my word limit...sorry to take up so much room......I will chat with you all later!!
Hello Ladies!!
2 POUNDS!! You go girl! I am so proud of you. Keep up the GREAT work!! As far as your NOT so HEALTHY choice you made the other day, don't stress, just keep on MOVIN!! You go girl!! I am so happy for you!!
...and I can't stand being hungry. I have been walking at least 30 minutes- up to one hour 3-5 times weekly. Am I going to be ready???????????
Wish I had only 15 to lose!! lol YOu can do it. But do it healthy, eat healthy and exercise. EXERCISE!! If you are getting hungry, you might need to tweek your diet. I wish you the best!!
Can we still be friends? 
I hope you enjoy it here! Looks like you have your hands full!! I'm carafre, sahm to my 3 year old girl & 17 month old son! I've been married for 7 years & together w. dh for 9! I love it here.
It is great here!
Good Morning Ladies!
