I tried making that pumpkin smoothie today. No real measuring. I included unsweetened vanilla almond milk, chobani plain greek yogurt, organic canned pumpkin, vanilla extract, flax seed, nutmeg and ice. I must say... It was pretty gross. It needed some sort of sweetener. Maybe honey or splenda would have made it taste better.
Other than the gross smoothie, I must say I like the single-serve "blend-and-go" smoothie maker my mom got me. Just throw everything in the bottle, screw on the blade lid, blend it, and put the other lid on.
that sucks that it sucked! You're right it should have at least some agave or honey...splenda is SO bad for you. I quit using it. You should try adding cinnamon!
Got home from school last night at 9:30 and STILL couldn't get to sleep before midnight. (no wine) But I feel ok. Tonight is my turbo sculpt step class, which always makes me feel good. My dinner last night was 3 chicken enchiladas from Fresh and Easy, which were very good. 550 calories. BUT, when I got home I was hungry so I munched on wheat pita chips. My total for yesterday was somewhere around 1700. I don't mind, it's not a cause for weight gain. Once in a while we just need a little more!
breakfast - multi grain sandwich thin with bottom round steak, baby spinach, and chipotle laughing cow wedge. 186 (only an ounce of meat)
lunch - hearts of romaine and baby spinach with deli sliced turkey, wheat pita chip leftover pieces, and light olive oil vinaigrette. 155
snack - plum 30
seems that i didn't bring enough food today, but I get off at 3 so I'll snack at home before turbo sculpt on some tortilla chips and salsa.
dinner - I plan to stop and get my favorite frozen pizza from Vons/Pavilions - chicken bacon alfredo! It's only 300 per slice and I can have two
maybe a couple glass of wine
I'll still be under 1300 because of the step class!
I got back in the pool today!!! Finally!! I feel tons better. Also because of the blizzard my road trip today wa postponed and I'm doing some much needed housework. No change on scale.
that sucks that it sucked! You're right it should have at least some agave or honey...splenda is SO bad for you. I quit using it. You should try adding cinnamon!
Well, I don't use sweeteners very often. Splenda is still better than aspartame, but I do prefer stevia or honey, if anything. My mom is diabetic, so we usually only have splenda in the house. I can't have cinnamon. I'm mildly allergic to it and it makes my throat swell and/or my mouth go numb. It won't kill me, but I try to avoid it.
[QUOTE=Psychic;4669183]I tried making that pumpkin smoothie today. No real measuring. I included unsweetened vanilla almond milk, chobani plain greek yogurt, organic canned pumpkin, vanilla extract, flax seed, nutmeg and ice. I must say... It was pretty gross. It needed some sort of sweetener. Maybe honey or splenda would have made it taste better.
Other than the gross smoothie, I must say I like the single-serve "blend-and-go" smoothie maker my mom got me. Just throw everything in the bottle, screw on the blade lid, blend it, and put the other lid on.[/QUOT
Please tell me more about the smoothie maker! I don't make them because I just don't bother with getting out the blender, etc.
Novangel I have been using Purology products. They have really helped to keep the color and they seem to be gentle. I think the curl is a hormonal thing. I had a better hair day today. I put really large velcro rollers in my hair before I got in the shower. The large rollers seemed to smooth/straighten the hair and the steam set it. I am going to talk with my hairdresser about if she thinks I should let it grow or keep it shorter. I tried to let it grow before but I didn't last very long. Good luck on your exam. I wish you the very best in getting back to the field you love.
HungryHungryHippo I am getting the hang of level 2. By the time I am comfortable with it I will be in level 3 and complaining all over again. Congrats on feeling good about the clothing project.
Alyssa Autopsy You must be needing the extra rest.
Nzgirl Good job on your calories and the extra money.
Misti What does your surgery entail? Are you doing breast and tummy? I'm glad you've got friends to help you. I thought the recovery would be longer than 2 weeks.
Niagaragrl Did you buy fresh salmon? If it's a fillet, you can just freeze them and take out as you need them. They only take a few minutes to grill. You can use a grill pan/cast iron pan to get a good sear on it.
MsjuicyD Keep up the great work!
Psychic You must be doing something right!
Silver Sky I hope you get some relief soon. Have you been drinking enough water. Sometimes that slows things down.
Syckgirlsfv Enjoy the pizza. Chicken bacon alfredo sounds yummy!
Radiojane I'm glad you were able to get back to the gym.
Breakfast (395 Calories + coffee)
spritz oil in pan
egg 70 cal
egg whites from carton 60 calories
Vegetable of choice
1/8 cup feta cheese 40 calories
Rudi's Whole Wheat English muffin 130 calories
1 teaspoon jam 20 calories
juice 75 calories
coffee w/sugar and cream
I made it to the gym. Not much to report right now although I woke up this morning looking mighty thin in the abdomen region and I was happy...I've been slacking and I am starting TOM. Go figure.
Psychic – shoot—that sounded good—sorry it didn’t taste good!
Novangel – go, Girl!!
Not much to report here, either. Wrapped up the week with a total of 12.5 drinks (something I’ve been working on). For me, that’s acceptable. There were no 4-drink nights (and there never should be), so that’s a victory. I AM enjoying the Walden Farms 0-calorie caramel dip a bit much…finished a jar in 2 days, and am jonesing to go out for another one tonight. Hmmm….
3/15/13
coffee: 76
2 small pancakes: 86
1 tbsp lite syrup: 50
1/2 breaded chicken breast: 124
1/2 cup buttered corn: 75
1 large slim jim: 140
1 serving ruffled chips: 140
6 oz steak: 294
2 cups mixed veggies: 179
1 gala apple: 74
2 chocolate chip cookies: 160
5 hershey kisses: 128
2 cups popcorn w/ butter buds: 70
total: 1596
exercise: slept instead again
notes: snacked a little too much today, but i'm only over by about 100.
@Diana3271; i guess so cause i slept again today! @_@ i did at least go for a walk today, but it was super-short just to send out some mail, only had to go down the block to the mailbox.
Last edited by Alyssa Autopsy; 03-15-2013 at 11:29 PM.
I'm going to give TTOM a little more time to straighten up. I am on day 13 right now. The problems could be related to the thyroid and might take more time to regulate. The Endo mentioned that my TTOM might get heavier, more frequent, and longer as I get older. This is part of Peri. TTOM improved a lot over the last couple of years but everything got out of whack last year. My gyno wanted to do an ablation or put me on progesterone years ago. I didn't want to do the hormones because of my history with weight gain. I was hesitant to do the ablation back then because I have a history of anesthesia not working properly for me. Nothing like waking up too early during procedures. I am still hesitant to do the ablation because if my problem is thyroid related, it probably won't be successful.
Mamakat I haven't seen you post/check-in in a while. I hope everything is OK with you. If you are reading but not posting, please make a post so we know everything is OK with you. Then you can go back to reading.
You're right it should have at least some agave or honey...splenda is SO bad for you. I quit using it. You should try adding cinnamon! 
Good luck on your exam. I wish you the very best in getting back to the field you love.
Not much to report right now although I woke up this morning looking mighty thin in the abdomen region and I was happy...I've been slacking and I am starting TOM. 
Go figure.
