jillbur
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I buy it but I need to look into making it-- I'm sure I could make it less caloric that way. Right now the most healthy thing I do with it is add sun dried tomatoes. I found the ones I used to buy at Costco in the bag at a local grocery supply store so will need a visit there soon. It's a fun place to go, and they have those big things of lunch sized sun chips that would really work for me right now.
I have to try to remember to think of hummus for breakfast. I've never made it at home, but it seems easy enough, right?
Vet visit went well considering I was a day early lol. They took me anyway-- one of the ladies there is a fellow Disney fanatic think that gives me some pull there lol. (they're just really nice) It was kind of funny I wasn't planning on working out early I was going to go later but I got really behind surfing the Disney store. Decided to check and see if the Olszewski Hitchiking ghosts was back on the site yet and it was! Got it for husband because he wanted it when we were there and I discouraged him becuase I wasn't sure if it would make it back ok on the plane. Of course it hasn't been available since we got back...Anyway I got so excited I forgot I had a $25 gift card and a $5 gift card from Disney so I had to call them and fix it. I also hurriedly added a Mickey water bottle I had been eyeing because of the free shipping. Really didn't bother to ask the vet anything becuase she is getting so heavy--just in the middle. Glad the vet went well. You must've been so excited that you went a day early lol. Score on the Disney stuff!
Cleaned my closet out tonight for her and went through 3-4 bags of pants I put away becuase they were all too small and gained back at least 10 pairs of pants. Woo hoo-- my own NSV!
There's a few that are a little tight but those are good to leave out for motivation.
Yay for NSV!!
Good Wed morning everyone.
I had such a long day yesterday that by 9 I asleep on the couch. I had a crappy night sleep. I was awake every hour for some reason.
Just wanted to stop in and say hello.
I just got in some yoga and off to have breakfast.
Have a happy and healthy day
I hope you get a better night's sleep tonight. Nice work on the very early yoga
Good morning all!
I am sitting here hungry and thirsty. I have to get my blood drawn at 8am. Blah....I want my coffee!
I bought another pair of Yoga Pants at WalMart. Man I love those things.
Not much to report really. Things are chugging along and I am starving!!!
DH is getting his blood drawn today to. We are going head to head in blood draws.
Glad things are chugging along. I'll have to look for these awesome yoga pants. What brand are they?
Good morning
QOTD yesterday. Oh yes I eat breakfast. It is so important in healthy eating. I feel like so many women have convinced themselves that they can't eat breakfast since its the easiest meal to skip and we feel like we save some calories. My BFF always tells me eating in the morning makes her sick but I've seen her plenty of egg mcmuffins in the morning and we've gone to breakfast after dropping the kids off. I've read about people dropping weight easily by just reversing their meal sizes. I can't remember the saying but eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a ? And dinner like a peasant. So many people tend to skip breakfast and load up on a big dinner late at night. On my work days a drink a protein shake (metrx abt 260 calories and high protein) since I can't take breaks for a snack at work and sometimes lunch gets pushed back so it keeps me plenty full. I e gotten into those jimmy dean delite breakfast sandwiches. It's the first microwave breakfast sandwich that's tasted edible. It's actually good! I do the sausage egg muffin.
Reversing meal sizes makes sense to me, but I don't know if I could do it. My family is pretty hungry by dinner time. Have you seen the new Special K breakfast sandwiches? I think I am going to look up the points for them next time I am at the store. I love breakfast sandwiches.
Well I'm not sure hat happened last night at the store w the kids in tow - well I know that was my first problem right there! And Tom is soon approaching. But I ended up w a package of peeps and a package of double stuff Oreos oh and some iced animal cookies in my cart. I let the kids each pick 1 treat a week but I caved on the peeps. I ate 2 peeps and 3 Oreos lady night
Kids and DH are not allowed grocery shopping with me. Actually, DH is the worst. He just throws junk food in the cart when I'm not looking. Really, 2 peeps and 3 Oreos isn't that bad. I don't like peeps but could eat a whole package of Oreos lol.
Guess its on the treadmill for me this morning!!
I'm determined to get my new curtains hung in the bedroom. I've never "done" our bedroom before because its the room no one ever saw so we never cared. But in our new house I'm doing it up nice! Just got my chocolate brown tufted king size headboard. I want a chandelier but not sure what hubs will think.
Have a great day!!
Sounds like a good plan to do up your room. I'm sure it'll look awesome when you are all finished. Have fun!
I guess I skipped the breakfast question and I should answer this one....
I actually had to CUT DOWN my calories at breakfast. I am someone who can easily down 2000+ calories at breakfast. Yep.
Good idea to cut back a bit
Now I try and keep it 300-500.
My favorite healthy breakfast would be a "garden benedict".
Includes a whole wheat english muffin, egg whites, slice of tomato, dash of shredded cheddar (just to taste) with a side of steamed aparagus.
(In the past I would make hollandiase sauce and use ham in it as well and a whole poached egg.) OK, now my mouth is watering....so hungry.
The garden benedict sounds so yummy. I've never thought of asparagus for breakfast, but I may have to give it a try!
Jill, hope that you continue to feel better today! Sounds like another day of rest would be good for you.
Thank you. I am feeling a little better. I'll be back at work tomorrow.
I do take a multivitamin -- generic of Centrum Silver for us mature folks. I also take vitamin D when I remember and flaxseed oil. I cannot calm my brain down enough for meditation but I wish that I could.
What about yoga? I find that a can concentrate enough during yoga that my mind doesn't race and it's still very relaxing for me.
I do eat breakfast every day. It is usually an english muffin and protein, either an egg or string cheese. Later in the morning I may have fruit. On Sundays I fix french toast -- which is really not much different than toast and eggs.
Have a great day all!
Do you usually eat your egg or cheese on the English muffin, or do you eat it plain? My kids love English muffins (with butter and jelly though) and I love them with an egg fried in Pam.
I love breakfast! I try to NEVER miss it! I like lots of different breakfast foods. I stick mostly with just a few.... egg white... usually in omelets and wraps with veggies and sometimes some cheese; steel cut oats... usually cooked overnight in the crockpot; greek yogurt with fruit and a bit of Fiberone cereal; cottage cheese with fruit or plain; and on the weekends, for a special treat, I sometimes make my flaxseed pancakes (Dr. Oz recipe).
Less frequently, but good in a pinch is instant oatmeal, instant grits, Vitamuffins (sometimes with my eggs), cheese stick and fruit.
Well, you just made me hungry lol. Although, I do not like Greek yogurt. I think I'm the only one. What brand do you like?
SO nice of the boys to take care of you! That is something IMPORTANT to teach them!
They have always been very caring and nurturing when I am sick. It makes me smile
Did my hour on the TM last night but the foot was bothering me again... plus my neck hurts again today. I think I need to lay off of the TM until I can get some new shoes! But it is the end of the month and the $$ is tight, as usual, so I will need to either pull it out of savings or wait until after the 25th (DH gets paid once a month).
I've got 8 minutes to take a potty break and then go retrieve my kiddos in P.E. and queue up the movie! TTYL............P
Maybe you should ask a doctor about your neck? Do you look down while you are on the TM (reading a book or anything)?
So sorry this is late again. But, here is your QOTD:
QOTD Wednesday, February 20
What item in your kitchen has helped you the most in your journey to better health?
I'll be back to reply in a bit.
Jill
I think my measuring cups and spoons are used the most. It really makes me thing about portion sizes. A serving of cereal really isn't that big. I think DH eats about 5 servings at a time!
1. Food scale.... hands down!!
2. Measuring spoons.
3. Glasslock food storage containers! They enable me to make up meals ahead and warm them at school/work without worrying about cooking in plastic!
Jill....are you feeling any better??................P
I am feeling a little better. Dr said I probably had the flu but am getting to the end of it, so he didn't want to prescribe Tamiflu. But, he gave me an antibiotic for my cough and sinuses, so I hope that helps a little. My fever stayed down after 9:00 am, so I am planning to go back to work tomorrow.
I knew you'd mention your food scale! I need to invest on glass containers. I think I would be so much more organized.
QOTD?
The Biggest Loser FOOD scale.
It really made me "SEE" what is a serving for 2000 calorie diet.
Just using that simple nutritional guideline on the package has made a huge impact on actually losing weight.
Good for you for using your food scale. I know they are a huge hit here.
pjlla......I put the weetabix in the bottom of a bowl, then pour the yoghurt over. I then go fo my shower, do hair, get dressed etc, then come back and add the fruit before hasty consumption (I'm always runnung late!!). The weetabix go a little softer with this method, but still ahve a bit of crunch which I like. I find that if I use milk they just disolve into a porridge-like mush.
This actually sounds pretty good to me. I may have to try it when the weather warms up a bit!
QOTD Wednesday, February 20
What item in your kitchen has helped you the most in your journey to better health?
My excellent Santuko knife (spelling??) and my 'V' slicer. I used to spend hours chopping away with ineffective knives, but now salads and veggies almost chop themselves. Much less effort required to create healthy meals.
A good knife can make such a huge difference. I'm glad that yours is making your life easier!
Hmm, Staying out of it! Lol
I hate to cook, I'm a terrible cook and when I go into the kitchen, nothing good comes of it. I'm trying to learn a few simple healthy recipes, other than salad. Oh yeah, I also make a really good cup of tea using my Kuerig!
Get in that kitchen and try some new recipes. You'll be fine! You don't have to be Julia Child. Trust me. I am not a great cook, but I can follow a recipe. I love my Kuerig and wish I had some good tea or cider here, but all I have is coffee. What kind of tea do you like for yours?
Hi everyone - Jill is posting such interesting QOTD, sorry for not participating but some nasty bug has decided to reside with me. Might even be the flu. My eating is kind of all over the place as I just try to find stuff that is easy. Of course my 30 Day Shred has come to a complete stop... I guess once I feel better I will restart with a few days on level 1 before trying to get back onto level 2... In the meantime, I hope everyone else is being successful, I am counting on all of you to help me get back into the good habits of journalling food and exercising once I am healthy again!
Oh no! I hope you get feeling better soon. Take it easy getting back into the workouts. Don't push it too soon or too hard.
The blender. I have to start making my breakfast smoothies again....
I love smooties but hate cleaning my blender lol. I'm actually thinking of getting rid of mine. Do you make the same smoothie every morning or do you mix it up?
Have to jump on the kitchen scale bandwagon here! Just knowing what ounces look like has made a big difference in portion sizes.
Good for you for using your scale!
Get some rest and feel better! My goodness, what is going around on this board everybody?!? Eat up some of those yummy Florida oranges! If you don't have any, I can definitely send some!
I would love some fresh oranges! In fact, I craved orange juice yestrday and drank about 5 glasses.
On a side note, the DH was officially hired today for a new job he's wanted for the past year! Ironcially, he will be officially retiring from his old job after 25 years and starting the new one all on the same day. He's going through the whole range of emotions at the moment, but we're both so happy and excited!!!.
Congrats to DH!
Hmm I used to have a food scale but I never use it now - maybe I should lol. I really feel like I have a grip on what a portion size is my problem is I just don't care
I love my vitamix. I'm not a veggie fan at all and making smoothies w veggies in them is great for me.
I've heard the vitamix is great. Good for you for getting your veggies!
I saw this on dr oz today about your calories and when to eat. A study was done and people ate the same amt of calories per day but laid them out differently (more in the am vs more in the pm) and the people who ate 60% of their calories before 3pm (I think) lost more weight. Not always easy!
Well I got 1 curtain hung. Hanging curtains is really a 2 person job but I did not want to wait.
Hope you finished your curtain hanging!
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Well, I am actually feeling a little better. I guess I'll be back at work tomorrow. I've still spent the day resting and getting organized for work tomorrow.
To be on the safe side, I think I'll post the QOTD for tomorrow later tonight. I think I'll be a little busy in the morning and probably not be able to post 1st thing.
Have a great night!
Jill