Here's a yummy creamer substitute from Pintrest. I don't use the xanthan gum, the creamer tastes great, just not as thick.
Clean Eating Coffee Creamer
makes 5 generous (1/4 cup servings)
VERDICT: well I dumped the container of coffee mate down the drain...This was really good. I used almond milk and all vanilla extract and it taste like the sweet cream creamer I had in the fridge...oh and a major plus, it's lower in calories than the stuff you buy in the store. The stuff I had was like 50 calories per 1 tbsp (and let's face it if you want creamer usually you don't use just 1 tbsp) and this is like 50 calories for 1/4 cup...
This is great! Wish I had found this years ago when I was trying to give up the Coffeemate Hazelnut creamer!
Well it was bound to happen
Was finally able to tolerate food today and I have eaten so much I am ready to puke!!!!
Awww.... don't beat yourself up too badly. Start fresh TODAY! We are here to help!
It was 16 degrees when I went to work and 21 when I came home today. A little chilly for around here and we aren't liking it too much.
I ran 4 miles at home on the tm because I ended up staying at work too long. I much prefer the Y. Much easier to tune things out.
Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday! Time for dinner.
I have trouble exercising at home too..... just too many other things to think about doing! But I'd take a 4 mi run on the TM rather than outside in this weather, no matter where I had to do it! Single digits here today making me SO GLAD I own a TM!
Stay warm today!!
Hello old friends,
Stopping in to say hi and to let you know that I'm still alive and kicking! I'm playing on joining the February Challenge! Life has been crazy! I miss my time on the WISH boards and plan on getting back with it for February!
Started training for my 5Ks today! I got a treadmill last week as my beloved elliptical finally bit the dust! Doing my local 5K in September and then doing the Jingle Jungle at AK in November! Got an adults only weekend planned for this one! Just gotta set up coverage for the kids that weekend! Hoping to do 6 5Ks this year! Just a number I picked!
See you all soon back on the boards!
TTFN
Looking forward to you re-joining us in February!
I think that would be wonderful. The original recipe I adapted it from didn't include the broccoli but I added it as the side the first time I made it and we all thought it was great mixed in. I think most veggies would be great-- I should try zucchini as it is one of my favorites.
I honestly forgot to stop when I was near a grocery store (there is one about 1/2 mi from church) and didn't think of it again until I was near home. I am going to write it down and plan it for this weekend though. Since DS can't have the chicken, I'm either going to to make it with lean pork or make it when he is gone.
Great day at work. My kids only had a half day of school but I had a full day. Since no one was waiting for me at the end of the day I decided to walk around the halls and up and down the stairs after work and get some exercise. Usually one or more of my kids are there and waiting for me to take them home. It was great to have a place to walk and not freeze! I am going to try to do that again the rest of the week. My feet are sore but I sit on my butt all day so I really need to move when I can.
I opened my My Fitness Pal account back up. I. HATE. TRACKING. !!! It is such a pain in the you know where. But I haven't made any progress since the beginning of the month and since I also have the fitbit maybe they will help me to see where I am having problems.
Glad you found somewhere to walk where it is warm! My school is great, but I can't seem to walk without someone stopping me to talk! Looking forward to hearing more about the Fitbit!
Hi everyone! I've been lurking around.
This weekend I got REALLY sick (ruined my long weekend!
).
Work today was horrible, because I was so tired and congested. And it was a shame because I started two new classes with new students and I like to give a good first impression. But today I know I just seemed tired and out of it. By 9th period I was just ready to pass out!
Anyways, I've been happy with my progress this month. I forgot to PM on Sunday though (doh!).
I hope everyone is doing well and staying happy and healthy.
I have a major WDW trip in June, and that is a big motivator to me. The healthier I am (and lighter!), the better my trip will be! If you've been to Disney heavier than you want, you know what I'm talking about.
Sorry you've been ill. There is SO much flu, etc going around here! Take care of yourself, explain the situation to your students, and I'm sure things will be fine!
I slipped again last night. I worked overtime and was just craving carbs when i got home so i had some egg noodles and homemade french fries. Im so disappointed. And because the weather is so cold i can't get out for my walk,
I can totally understand the night-time carb cravings! I don't even have to be hungry, but any time after 6pm and my body starting its carb search! And arriving home late, stressed, hungry, etc, is a recipe for DISASTER for me! I can't stop eating. It has taken lots and lots of absolutely CONSCIOUS THOUGHT and effort to get past this to some degree.... but it still bites me in the butt sometimes!! Being aware of a danger zone/danger time is the first step in avoiding it!! You've taken step one and you KNOW that you need to be prepared and on guard the next time you work late and don't have something HEALTHY ready to eat!
Start fresh today, have your meals planned ahead, so you don't give into those nighttime hungries, and NO EXCUSES missing for that walk! You can do a Walk Away the Pounds workout right in the living room! You can do a circuit training workout with push-ups, planks, wall sits, free weights (if you have them, soup cans and gallon jugs if you don't), sit-ups, yoga, tricep dips, stairs, step-ups, etc!
I look forward to hearing how you made today BETTER!!
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Morning friends! Kids are studying for mid-terms. I'll take them to school about 10 am and pick them up about 4 pm (DS has two tests, DD has one, but will stay at school to study and have an after-school study session). I kind of wish DS didn't have to hang around school for an extra hour (his last test ends at 3pm), but it makes NO sense for me to make two trips....especially since the school is 20 minutes away!
I plan on spending at least one hour doing my web training for my new job (started it yesterday but got very side-tracked), doing at least 30 minutes of exercise (indoors..... it is single digits outside!
), folding the clean laundry that has been piling up, and planning my work outfits for the next two days. Not sure what the evening schedule with swim and robotics will be yet.
Dinner is scheduled to be veggie burgers, but that could change as well, since I'm not sure who will be around at dinner time.
Let me leave you (for now) with this thought for today. It is something I wrote in the side margin of my Bible study book yesterday. I am doing a semi-repeat of the study I did this past fall based on a book called "Made to Crave". It is based on understandingwhy we are craving FOOD more than God. I understand that we can't talk religion here, nor do I want to get into any sort of debate with my friends. Religion aside, this woman has some wonderful insights into the mental process that goes along with overeating/binge eating, etc. Anyhow, here is something to think about when the food is calling louder than it should.
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I am not DEPRIVING myself.... I am EMPOWERING myself."
Empower YOURSELF to make the VERY BEST CHOICES YOU CAN TODAY.... both for your physical health and your mental health!! Yes, making healthy food and exercise choices are good for your MENTAL HEALTH!!
Have a HEALTHY DAY!! ...............................P