Morning ladies,
I am almost done the recipe review on the WW site.Forty more pages to go.I got some great recipes and I am trying them slowly but surely.
My eating isn't too bad.I am going to a meeting on Thurs.I hope I at least lose something since last time which was months ago.I really fell off the wagon.I lost my workout drive and everything.
I swear to get it back even if it kills me lol.

I just haven't been able to get back to dieting. We are in the midst of 9 concerts in 12 days. It was fun before kids, but with having them up at concerts til 10 or 11 pm night after night, it is wearing me down. DH leaves for South America on Saturday. I didn't eat leftover apple crisp for breakfast at least this morning.

Busted out a food journal.

I'll log in again later today with my progress.

It is hard I know Morrigan.Life throws too many curve balls.At least we are thinking about it and as long as it is there in our minds then I believe we will find our way back.Once I get this adoption out of the way and the whole green card issue it will be time for school.There will be no more excuses after that and I will set a new goal of being there by Christmas.God it is the C word lol.

Hello again
 

Hi ladies. It is so good to see some familiar faces around here. I tried to post after my last vacation, but nobody was around. You may have read that. Things have changed a bit for me. The working out or at least personal trainer was put on hiatus over the summer. My work out partner was never available when I was and she started to do 5:30 EVERY morning with another friend of ours. Good for them. My marriage would not survive that. It caused me to go to sleep between 8 and 8:30. Not real conducive to a healthy marriage. Anyway, we finally got it together and are now doing the personal trainer only on Mondays. This is down from three days a week. On Wed. and Thurs. I am joining my two friends at 5:30 for a class at the gym that is VERY good. I think it really makes up for the trainer and is free.

On a money note.........my hubby and I put together a budget (we've never done one). And because I have been paying for WW since November and not lost since then, I decided to quit meetings. Thing is, I have been maintaining the whole time. I may bump up two pounds but it goes right back down. So, I am trying to do it on my own without paying $12 a week. So far so good. I am right back down to a solid 170 vs 172 or 173.

I started "working." I put that in quotes because I am very part time. Even though it's part time, it takes up a lot of my day. I am a cross guard (morning and afternoon) and a recess aide at school (mid day). And it is so hot here right now that in between shifts I am layed out on the sofa trying to lower my body temperature. About the time I get back to normal I head back to the school. I like it though. It will be a cake walk come winter. I like to be around my kids during the day too. It's not so hard with my youngest in kindergarten. I see him in the middle of the day and can volunteer easily now.

Anyway, that's my update. I will check back in tomorrow perhaps to do some tracking. Nice to hear from you both again!

--Amy

Great job Amy being able to maintain for so long.I too have avoided the meetings.Before last winter when I was hurt I had done that same maintaining.How I wish I appreciated it cause now I still have the extra ten on.
I am working on a continuous menu that will go at least month to month.I have a lot stockpiled in the freezer.I am trying a new one tonight bubble up pizza casserole.If it measures up I will share the recipe...came from the WW site.
Talk to you guys tomorrow and will start tracking the food as well.

Recovering from being ill.........only went to the gym on Monday.

breakfast today:
2 special K waffles w/spray butter and Tbs light syrup 3pts.

Being sick is going around I think.My husband has been in bed all day.I almost wish I was sick then I could stop eating.

Caved at lunch time. Saw the office ladies eating salads at lunch time. I had to run out and get one. So.......

Quiznos chicken salad with honey mustard dressing. It's not one of those good salads. It had bacon and cheese and flat bread. It was yummy. Only saving grace is that I am so full, I am gonna skip dinner. May keep me within points today. Not sure. I am gonna go over to calorie king and see if I can find it over there. Have a good night.

EDIT: okay, figured the salad was about 22 freakin' points. Wow! Well, at least it tasted good. :)

Good morning! I made it through the night ok. I did skip dinner but had a light snack at about 7:30 of 1/2 C low fat cottage cheese and a very small can of lite diced pears with it. It was perfect. I was at a craft night with some friends. I was hungry on the way home at 10:30 but made it to bed without comsuming anything else. Woke up feeling pretty hungry but skinny too. That's a good motivator. I am making a batch of Irish oatmeal right now. I figured I could use something substantial with low points for breakfast.

Unfortunately I am having some family related stress these days. I think I am having a "flare" up of an old ulcer. That should keep me away from too much food.

Have a good day. I will check in when I can. We are having some friends over for the night tonight. Not sure when it will be convenient to hop on line.

Amy,
I thought ulcers were cause by bacteria and that a round of antibiotics couls get rid of it.Of course maybe that doesn't apply to all of them.
Waking up feeling skinny,now that is a forgotten feeling.
The recipe from the other night was really good.Let me know if you guys like it.
Bubble Up Pizza Casserole

6 Servings @ 7.5 Points or 8 Servings @ 5.5 Points

1 lb. very lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
16 oz. tomato sauce
½ t. dried basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 t. Italian seasoning
17 slices turkey pepperoni (optional)
Veggie Toppings for additional points if necessary– onion, mushrooms, peppers, banana peppers, black olives, etc.
2 cans (7.5 oz.) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1-1/4 c. reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In skillet, brown meat and onion over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
Stir in tomato sauce, basil, garlic and Italian seasoning.
Add veggies and pepperoni.
Cut biscuits into quarters, add to mixture. Stir gently until biscuits are covered with sauce.
Spray 9”x13” baking dish with Pam. Spoon mixture into dish.
Bake 25 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes or until biscuits are done.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Excuse all typos:))

Hi there. Lynn, I'm not aware of curing ulcers with antibiotics. Mine was found in 93 with an upper GI. Was told it may give me some problems now and then and how to control it with diet. Too bad I don't remember what to avoid. All I know is to avoid spicy foods. I'm sure I won't even feel it in a couple days. I have been cleaning since 7:30 this morning. It is now 12:15 and I have only stopped to eat lunch. I am going to count this as my activity for the day. :)

Lunch
2oz turkey with mustard and lettuce on light bread 3pts
1/2 C low fat cottage cheese 2pts

and I had a morning snack
pria 110 calorie bar 2pts

I'm sitting at 10 out of 22.

Hey Amy,
Here was what I was talking about
http://www.hbci.com/~wenonah/new/ulcer.htm
It probably doesn't apply to all ulcers.My boss got one and I was amazed she got rid of it with antibiotics.How could anyone avoid spicy food lol.I crave it.
Tomorrow starts my no more excuses phase.Eat healthy lose weight or else:)
I have been playing around too long.I will also be faithful to posting it here.Every BLT.

Good afternoon. Hope you guys are having a good day. It is hot here. We are having record heat. We had a student pass out at lunch today from heat and lack of fluids. Can't make them drink. What do you do?

Breakfast
malt o meal 3pts

work out with trainer burned 200 calories

lunch
2 special k waffles 3pts

snack
1/2 C low fat cottage cheese 2pts

8/12.

Not sure what the heck we are having for dinner. I am too hot to try to think about it.

Was a good eating day for me.Right up to the milk duds lol.Let's see:
banana 1
ww yogurt 1
1 cup lowfat milk 2
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triscuits 2
hummus 1
fiber one bar 2
orange 1
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roll 3
turkey burger 4
salad 3
pepsi 2
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All and all could have been worse.

Amy are the kids back in school where you are?