Hi, We are the Turtle Group here at www.3fatchicks.com. We strive toward a healthy and fit lifestyle by using the skills and techniques we have learned over the years from WW and TOPS and several other eating programs. Join us for support and good ideas. Let us know what you are thinking. We'd love to get support back from you!

Judy

Getting back on track.
Hey Turtles!!! Have a great week and aim to be determined in food choices. Let's all eat foods that are low points, but tasty and when we come up with a good recipe, post it here.

I have been liking FF refried beans (zero points) on Joseph's flax pita (one point) by adding peppers and onions or lettuce and tomato, I can end up with a sandwich that is filling and is low in points for a lunch or a side dish for dinner.

What are your ideas?
Gail, how are you doing? I can't be the only one who finds the changing seasons a challenge. How do you guys handle them?

All the best : from Judy

Hi Turtles,
In USA, getting ready for the Fourth of July...…...Independence Day!

Let's figure out how to get thru the summer with BBQ's and parties while having fun.

Have a great week and chime in when you can!
Judy

Hi TUrtles,
It is interesting how very different the summer is because of activities...……...BBQ, casual get togethers...……...just being outside or in the car more and closer to interesting food all the time. I made two salads I remember my mom and mother=in-law making in the summer and they help get me thru the day when I want to eat and not spend points. Cucumber and onion salad with a simple apple cider dressing and then a tomato, onion, garlic, basil salad with a smidge of olive oil and Italian spices. Both good and refreshing.

Have a great summer and chime in when you can.
Judy

Hi Turtles,
Great week. We're in the middle of a hot spell here in NY. Perfect weather to make the two salads I talked about earlier in this thread. tomato salad and then cucumber salad are both refreshing and filling and a good departure from always having a piece of fruit.

It's been really quiet here. I hope the people who do read these messages enjoy them. Gail, I hope you are having fun up at your trailer and are doing well with your food plans.

Here's to and and : I seem to be on track again and #GOAL2019 is possible!!!

Good luck and : to all who read these posts.

Judy

Hi Turtles,
WEnt to a restaurant with friends today and off menu they offered zoodles with marinara sauce and grilled shrimp. It was so tasty and I was happy I had heard about it from a WW friend. Have a good WI this week and keep in touch if you can. Gail, I hope you're doing fine and are just very busy! :

Judy

Hi Turtles,
Wednesday is my WI day. I lost almost a pound today. That sounds meager, but I am pleased to have the scale going in the right direction.
Sending : to all who view this. I feel a bit like a gal on a desert island, so if you read and have an encouraging comment or would like to introduce yourself, please do so.

: to all!!
Judy

checking in to say hello

: and and : and to all!
Judy

Hi Turtles,
Hey Gail, are you out there?
:

Judy

Hi turtles - sorry I have MIA but been at trailer a lot this summer and no internet up there.

I was doing well with my weight loss (down 18.6) since my birthday March 2nd but missed Tops 2 weeks and went up 3# but am back on track again.
Getting in lots of swims & walks and being more strict during the week and having some extras on the weekends. So much socializing at this time of year, but lots of fun.

Judy - hope you are doing well & any other turtles out there, pop in when you can.

Back to trailer tonight - trying to get in all the summer I can before its over.

Talk soon

Gail

Hi Turtles,
Gail, so glad to hear from you and that you're having a good time out at the trailer!

You have had a wonderful weight loss this week and now we're wrapping up the summer which can always be a tricky time with weight and trying to eat well.

I had my WI this morning and am the best weight I have been in months. It's not a great weight, but I'm moving in the right direction.
Sending : to all who view here and all the Turtles, previous and now. I am an optimist, but I'm still aiming for #GOAL2019!

Judy

Hi Turtles,
Son and family visiting over two long weekends and they drove to VA to go to the beaches there in the middle of the week. They are having a good time and I think we are all squeezing every bit of fun out of the hot weather before we settle in over the winter and the holidays all the great times that brings. All good, just different.
Sending : to all who view here.
Food is decent and I am onward and downward and hope you all are too!
Judy :

Hi Turtles,
Son and family are back home now and we had a good time and Did not result in : but that's okay since we don't get to enjoy him and his family that often. Now time for me to really hunker down and tackle this ridiculous weight once and for all.

Sending : and to anyone who views this. Back to school and fall routine now that the summer days are dwindling. All the best to all of you and remember: onward and downward is our motto!!! #GOAL2019!!!!

Judy

Hi turtles,
Happy Labor Day to all in USA. Nice quiet day here. Lots of watching to see what the storm will do. It is moving at a painfully slow pace as I'm sure you all know.
Switched over to "fall" foods for supper. Had meatballs in Sunday Sauce over zoodles for dinner and I feel so pleased with how delicious that was

Sending : and to all who look in here. All the best to you.
Judy

Hi everyone - enjoyed my extra long weekend, but need to get back on track. Too many dinners out lately, but lots of fun.
Won $750 at the casino Sunday night, so was happy with that.
Back to our regular Tops meetings tonight, so glad about that - over summer was weigh ins only, when I was in town.

Judy - hope you are doing well.

Gail