Biggest Loser 10 Fall Challenge -- for losers and maintainers :)

[disneymom2one]

Easy recipe:

"Bean Stuff"

2 cans low sodium Bush's pinto or black beans, rinsed, drained
juice of one lime
1/2 red onion, diced
salsa, to taste

Mix it together and place in fridge.

This is our go-to substitute for baked beans (that we used to eat all the time). We also eat on salad. I even put on a bagel thin with a little veggie cream cheese. If you puree it, it makes a pretty good dip.

 

[Rose&Mike]

****If you all get a minute, it would be great if you could copy and paste your recipes to the BL recipe thread--it's on the wish boards at the top under eating healthy. I've seen some great recipes today. I will be happy to update the master list. Thanks!

 

[keenercam]

****If you all get a minute, it would be great if you could copy and paste your recipes to the BL recipe thread--it's on the wish boards at the top under eating healthy. I've seen some great recipes today. I will be happy to update the master list. Thanks!

Thanks for the reminder, Rose! I copied and pasted mine there.

 

[brinalyn530]

I don't even do facebook. I had a page for about an hour and started getting so stressed out that I deleted it. I think what upset me is I know he isn't involved in a lot of activites and then he deleted facebook, so we had no idea what he was doing with his free time. The social worker in me started looking for signs of depression. He called today, and it sounds like things are going ok. He is looking at other things to get involved in, so I'm crossing my fingers that something works out.

We're thinking about DL 1/2 for next year. I think Lisa is too. You could do that one with us! And I am so impressed by 100 pushups! I am really not good with pushups! If you are already up to 8 miles you will be ready for anything next year!

As for the picky eater, my suggestion is pick one a night week where you cook what you want. If he doesn't want it, he can have a pb&J (or something similar). You're doing several things by doing this. 1. exposing him to more foods. 2. showing him that other peoples needs and wants matter. 3. showing him that his mom is separate from him and has her own tastes and needs. Sometimes I think DS just thought I existed to meet his every need. I taught him this, by never putting myself first. Just a thought.

Rose, I’m sure your DS will be fine – I remember how hard it was to find a fit in college – it just takes some time. (And, can I just say, he is a very handsome young man – he probably couldn’t keep track of all the date requests he was getting on facebook and that’s the reason he deleted it !)

I’ve thought about a coast to coast attempt in 2012, Princess ½ then DL ½. Our cruises next year will eat up about half of my vacation time, since we’ve already been to WDW we can just do the new stuff (Food and Wine, Halloween stuff) and not worry about missing anything on a long weekend. We’ve never been to DL before so I know we’ll want to explore every inch, plus the 5 hour flight might just do DS in – he’s not big on flying or sitting still for long periods – so I think that’s best saved for a longer trip. But then again, it’s still a long way off, I’ll see how it goes!

That’s a great idea, Rose, thank you! I know that ultimately I’ve taught this behavior to DS by accommodating him, but it still frustrates me that he is SO inflexible! That experiment will start next week – and I might even use that pork recipe as my first “me” meal!

So, be proud of how fit you are now, but please do not allow anyone to make you feel ashamed of the beautiful woman you were a year ago. You are still beautiful you! Just a more fit version with the healthy outlook and attitude that brought you here and will keep you here.

While I understand your feelings about the picture (because I feel the same way about every picture of me from the last ten years!) ITA with Cam on this one!

Tracey – How exciting for your DH!

I’m done for the evening – have a great night everyone!

Bree

 

[my3princes]

Oh my gosh that sounds so scary. Im glad you all were not too hurt. Wow and the cop did nothing.

Your recipe sounds yummy. I think I might give it a try with regular chicken breasts. Thanks for sharing.

Very scary. I'm glad your all okay.



My go to meal.

We keep teriyaki chicken breasts in the freezer (BJ's). They can either be heated in the oven or Microwave. Uncle Ben's heat and serve brown rice (90 seconds in the microwave) and a bag of frozen veggies. Quick and easy 3 ingredients. Keep in mind that I hate to cook. We grill meats most nights and serve with simple veg and rice, potato or pasta. Since DH cooks for himself and the boys several nights per week when I'm working, I keep lots of things in the freezer.

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Just a few minutes to post some replies.

I almost forgot to congratulate our Biggest Losers this week. Great job to all and especially to CC Keep up the good work everyone!

Thanks! We are all doing very well!

Oh my! I'm glad you took the time to get it checked. Think of it like this.... imagine how great your biceps are going to be in four weeks!! Feel better!!

WOOHOO to all the BL this week!! Big congrats to CC!! You are all pulling off some amazing percentages!!

Just rest today! You can worry about getting started with some upper body work tomorrow. Take care of that foot.... rest, ice, elevate!

DVR = Digital Video Recorder.... kind of like a computer hard drive for the TV.

Happy Wednesday morning friends! I am pleased to say I did a relatively long run/walk today.... more than I have done in a long time. It was tough but I am pleased with myself. I've been feeling like a real slacker lately. It wasn't my easiest run and certainly not my best time, but I did it.

Thanks Pamela! I decided to take yours and Deb's advice and take a day off. I'm tired, not hungry, and can't make it very far anyway. Great idea! And, I am hoping that this gives me some upper body strength too, now that you mention it.

Thanks for explaining a DVR. Sounds like a great invention!

WTG on the run!

CC- I am so sorry it is fractured, but it was obviously a smart thing to go to the doctor. I hope your recovery is swift and painless. Be careful on those crutches. Do you have to use them for 4 weeks? Is the cast removable? I know doctors are really trying to use those more these days to permit bathing. Sending you get well pixie dust.

Congratulations to all of our LOSERS!!! And most especially to CC!!!! It is so wonderful to see how many people are participating – that makes you a WINNER even if you aren’t a big LOSER!!!

Thanks!

I am on crutches and in this cast-like thing until at least my follow-up appt early next week. I cannot take the cast off, unfortunately. WISH I could.

ITA with the bolded part!

"Tracey – That recipe sounds great. Is it kind of like paella? Or jambalaya? The ingredients sound kind of like that. Can’t wait to try it."


Cam, Yes, sorry it's actually a jambalaya. I forgot to write the name of the recipe. It's so simple, that's why I like to make it!!!!

Broke my rule but taking a break to have an early lunch. I made the Chicken Yellow Curry so I can get all the salt in early so I can wash it out with my water. Yes, it is a jar sauce from Trader Joe's. They also have the yellow and green. I mixed it with minute rice. DH and DD1 can have it before they head off to soccer later. When I can I eat my dinner earlier in the day and with having to go out at 4 and then again at 5:30 I figured I just eat it now.

Sounds really good! I would definitely need to eat it at lunchtime with all the salt too!

A sneak peak at the scale shows I should be getting that WHOOSH this week. I don't know why this is my body's pattern of losing, but I really do seem to lose significantly only every fourth week. Looking back at all my WW charts, that has been my consistent pattern. At least knowing it allows me to prepare myself for it and not be too disappointed at the scale.

YAY! Not sure about the every 4 weeks thing. Glad you are taking it in stride!

I ran/walked 3 miles this morning and met some friends for bkfst which was a nice treat. I don't get out often without michael, so it was fun to have a grown up meal.

CC- sorry your foot is broken. Such a pain, in more ways than one. I hope you're not too uncomfortable and it heals quickly.

A huge congrats to all our biggest losers this week!!! CC- way to go on being number one!!! Coaching really makes a big difference.

WTG on the run/walk! Glad you enjoyed your morning!

Thanks! The pain, literally, is getting much better. Thanks for asking!

Take it easy for a couple of days. Your body needs all your energy to start the healing process

Will do! Glad you said that! (I have a tendancy to push too hard.)

Sad about your foot, CC! Hopefully it will heal quickly and the time in a cast goes by super fast!

I forgot to tell you I &/or my dogs almost died Monday night. Thank God DH was with us & had the pups. Crossing the street behind our house, with the proper crosswalk light, 3 HS guys came flying thru the red light, cars honking, people in cars screaming at them,(it's all down a LONG steep hill & they just resurfaced so perfectly smooth). 1st one blew past DH & pups w/in about 2 ft. 2nd one started weaving & as he would have hit me, he crashed, but still hit me with arm, leg & board hard enough to bruise my thigh & calf. He got up bleeding & took off. I didn't see where the 3rd one ended up. And there was a police officer in his car at the light who watched the whole thing & did nothing. If I had had all 3 dogs like the night before, one of us would have gotten hit. And it would have killed the yorkies & probably serioiusly hurt the husky. If he had hit DH, he would have gone down as DH has bad knees & back. SCARY!

Thanks!

So, so glad you are okay! Sorry about the bruise.

I'm still battling this stickin cold. I've had it for a solid 13 days now. The antibiotic took care of the sinus infection, but I still have a nasty cold. So much phlegm this morning that I was actually throwing up I ran a release form to school that my middle son had forgotten then headed back to bed for a couple of hours. I do feel a bit better now, but it's definitely not gone. DH has a horrible cold too, but he will never stay home sick. youngest son was better this morning so he went to school. We have open house/bbq at the elementary school tonight. Tomorrow night is open house at the high school. Busy nights ahead. I need to run to the grocery store to pick up beverages for tonight and I need healthy options for home since we seem to have only crap in the house right now.

Hope you are feeling better and have a great night! Sounds like you have some busy days ahead of you.

Just returned from the gym.....40min elliptical session. I'm trying to get a workout in at least 5 days a week now....motivated by all of you here.




There are a few foods from the DCL that I would like. I loved having egg beater omelets each morning and honeydew melon. The melon was always sweet and juicy....I can never pick good melon from the store. I liked the omelets because they were made to order and I would always ask for vegetables and walk away. After a few minutes someone would bring a delicious omelet to my table. It was fun to see what I would get and I don't think I got the same one twice. I would love to have someone make me surprise vegetable omelets each day with perfectly ripe fruit on the side

Those omelets sound great! I love melon too, but have the same problem. Sounds delicious!

WTG on the workout!

What is everyone else having for lunch?

Does an apple count? I'm guess not. Dinner will likely be more filling. I'm just not hungry. I think it's because I was up so late last night. Hoping I'll be able to eat more tomorrow.

Dinner, FWIW, will be 1/2 chicken breast, at least 1 cup of broccoli, 1 cup of milk, and a banana. If not more. Just not sure what yet.

CC – That stinks about your foot! Don’t let this derail you though – you still have control over your eating and can get in some exercising. Jillian says in a few of her videos that punches are good cardio when you have a lower body injury – maybe that can get your heartrate up without hindering your recovery? AND… Congrats on being our biggest loser ! You have worked so hard, I know that your foot isn’t going to keep you from reaching your goals!

Thank you for your wonderful reply Bree! I was thinking about punching. Not sure how long I can go for, but it'll be a nice way to supplement strength training. Maybe alternating every 30 seconds, like on the 30-Day Shred. Thank you again!

Glad you liked the recipe too.

I have a new strategy for the "I just got home and I want to eat something" issue. I usually have a salad with my dinner. Tonight I'm moving the salad up to when I get home, I know that will keep me out of the pantry! I will be plenty full with salmon and brown rice later.

CC -- So sorry to hear about your foot!

Thanks Maria!

I love your new strategy!

Congrats CC on a great loss!!!!!

Just finished my 5K. Won't be walking the track tonight as DD2 says she doesn't want to go over after dancing. She's acting kind of tired this afternoon. Glad she only had a half day. She wants to play with one of the neighbors this afternoon. I'll take her temp again before we do. She actually said she didn't want to go to dancing but we'll see. She loves it but is just wiped out. DH said she made a lot of noise during the night so he's not sure she slept very well. I didn't hear a thing until the alarm went off at 5:10.

Thanks Tracey!

Hope DD2 is okay!

As for the picky eater, my suggestion is pick one a night week where you cook what you want. If he doesn't want it, he can have a pb&J (or something similar). You're doing several things by doing this. 1. exposing him to more foods. 2. showing him that other peoples needs and wants matter. 3. showing him that his mom is separate from him and has her own tastes and needs. Sometimes I think DS just thought I existed to meet his every need. I taught him this, by never putting myself first. Just a thought.

ITA Rose! Very well said! Growing up, I hated pork and meatloaf. My parents made them anyway. Now, I love both! I could have pork and chicken breast alternating days, with maybe some ground turkey breast thrown in on occasion.

I had to think what WWOHP might be... but then the lightbulb went on! He must be excited about going. We aren't HP fans here, but for those that are, I'm sure it must be fabulous!

Good afternoon everyone! I came on to post a recipe for today's QOTD!!

I had to think about it too!

Love your recipe. Anything that you can eat half of for 6 points is on my meal plan! We also love a good Sunday morning breakfast. Much better sounding and more point-friendly than our usual 6-points each muffins.

Here is a before and after. The first picture is from parent's weekend last year. The shirt is now huge on me. The second pic is from this weekend.

Rose, you look amazing! In both pics!

***Maybe a little hotsauce to make up for the lack of water in the corn! We have 6-7 bottles of the stuff I got on some coupon deal...Ok I'm takin' some chicken out now.

Yumm. Sound delish!

For all who asked... DD woke up at 4am burning completely up. I gave her more Motrin and called the doctor when we got up just after 8. Sure enough... I took her in, paid the $30 co-pay and POOF! The fever has dropped from 102 down to about 99. And, the doc just confirmed what I suspected anyway... it looks like a virus and we just have to wait it out. Hopefully we'll be back to normal (or close enough) by tomorrow.

Congrats to the TOP TEN and ALL our losers this week. Way to go, CC!!!

Thanks!

Sorry about DD! Viruses are awful! Like I said to my mom about yesterday, at least the dr confirmed the truth. Not that I like the truth either, but you KWIM. Hope she wakes up perfectly tomorrow morning!


Okay, I am beginning to feel hungry. The banana is in my bedroom. Maybe I will eat that now and have another veggie at dinner.

Thanks again for all the support!

CC

****If you all get a minute, it would be great if you could copy and paste your recipes to the BL recipe thread--it's on the wish boards at the top under eating healthy. I've seen some great recipes today. I will be happy to update the master list. Thanks!

Will do!

 

[keenercam]

CC -- When I was in bed for 2 weeks after my bone graft, Howard and Andrew took very good care of me, food-wise. Every morning, Howard brought me a cold bottle of water, a cup of coffee (skim milk & sweet n low) and something for breakfast like a WW breakfast sandwich or a sandwich thin with some kind of protein on it.

Andrew packed a cooler bag for me with a frozen bottle of water, a cooked lean cuisine panini wrapped in wax paper, an apple & a 100 calorie snack pack. All of that got me through until dinner.

For dinner, Howard would make me a protein (usually chicken breast), a green vegetable, and some kind of starch (usually brown rice). For dessert, he'd bring me whatever I wanted at that point, but most times it was sugar free jello topped with cool whip. Once in a while it was a single devil dog.

I lost weight during those 2 weeks, not because I was hungry, but because I planned all my meals and asked for what I wanted and was able to control how many points I was taking in. Everyone told me I should have just eaten whatever I wanted since I was stuck in bed, but I figured it was an opportunity to get started on healthy eating habits. I hope your parents will help you so that you are getting enough to eat during the day. It definitely does not sound like what your Mom left you was sufficient for breakfast and lunch.

 

[Michele1377]

Here is a before and after. The first picture is from parent's weekend last year.

You look great!!!

 

[donac]

This is going to be a short note.

Today was quieter than yesterday and I got a lot of things done.

I wanted to come on this morning but the boards were down again. By the time I got back here this afternoon there were 5 pages to read.

Congrats to all the winners especially cc. I think it came at a good time for cc. Sorry to hear about your foot. Don't stress the foot too much. Make sure that you elevate it and ice it when you can. Ice the ankle. That's what I was told when I had my toe surgery last year.

I have some things to do tonight so I willtry again tomorrow morning. Hopefully the boards won't be down again.

Have a nice evening everyone.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Thanks for all the comments and complements. I hear what everyone is saying, and I am sure I would say the same to everyone as well, but the person last year was not the me I am today. I was so unhappy, was feeling horrible, and really just wanted to crawl in bed and stay there. I was having so many hot flashes I couldn't even stand to be outside. My diet was horrible and my activity level was just about 0. Maybe that's what I'm seeing in the picture. I don't know. I will keep thinking about it. It's all a process right. Today I see the person that has been missing for years. I don't know where she went, but I'm glad she's back.

I was cleaning out my email and found this sparkpeople blog post which I thought better explained things.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3579672

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks Dona! It was nice to wake this morning and see that I was the BL. Everyone's compliments today were so great-really made me feel better and see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Cam, I just ate dinner. It wasn't much but better than nothing. My mom was really helpful and cut up some chicken for me and put it on top of some salad. I also had a glass of milk and some broccoli and a banana. I am really full, but know that I am way under my calorie needs for the day. I just tracked on WWonline and I've only had 5 points for the day. SP said I've had just over 400 calories. I like the idea of being left a cooked LC. I know I need to eat more and I am definitely planning to ask more of my mom. She showed me today that she is willing to help, so I'm going to ask for as much help as possible. Thanks for sharing what helped you!

I already PMed Shannon a request for indefinite excused weigh-ins. I can't go down stairs to get into my basement where the Wii balance board is and that's what I use as my scale. Plus, the cast-like thing weighs easily 5 pounds. I am hoping to see a loss when I am able to weigh-in again, but I do not want it to be because I'm eating less than 500 calories a day. Thanks again Cam! And thanks again to everyone for your support through this long 36-hours!

CC

 

[cclovesdis]

Dona-I just reread your post. I will definitely ice the ankle. Thanks for the info!

 

[cruisindisney]

This recipe doesn't have just 5 ingredients, but it's so good, Hungry Girl Crab Cakes. My husband likes them better than regular cakes, probably because there is so much more crab in them and not much filler. I make some adjustments, no cheese, can't find dijonaise, so I use dijon mustard and I add some old bay seasoning.

http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/chewdetails.php?isid=1692

 

[jenanderson]

Oh my! I have to say I started this at 6 AM this morning. I am now adding this note at the top and finishing it at 7:10 PM! What happened to my day??? I still have to catch up with all the other posts...we will see how far I get!

Jen - I hope your day was a good mix of productivity and taking it easy. Did you get out for your "preview run" of 3 miles before your run with DH?

My day was CRAZY yesterday as well! It was really productive though - I cleaned DS's closet (reorganized it and sorted out every piece of clothing), I emptied out our linen closet and reorganized that (3 boxes ready to go to the thrift store), did 5 loads of laundry, cleaned more big clothes out of my closet and found a place for all my running clothing and many other little things. As a result, I did not get my "preview run" in but did get my 3 miles done with DH. It was a horrible run though.

My new running shoes arrived today! You know what's weird, though? It's the same brand, same model, same size as the pair I already have, but a different color and... they are signficantly bigger than my other pair. I'm going to run in them this evening, but I don't know if I need to return them for a smaller size or if this is just a fluky pair and I need to order another pair in the same size... I guess I'll just call them and see if they can offer any suggestions that won't cost me a fortune in return shipping.

Connie - I just did the same thing. New shoes, same brand, same model, etc. They are a different color and they also feel different. I am trying to get used to them but I miss my old shoes that were so nicely broke in.

As for "Chipper Jen"....Jen might bust a gut while reading that!!!

I am in the 140s and am so afraid of falling back to the 150s. Working toward the 130s...

Ran 5.3 on the dreadmill today. I am working on my tempo runs and was able to do it about 9:45. I really, really want to keep my half at 10 - 10:15 min miles but am afraid that I am not ready for it (yes, I'm whining. But I am afraid to feel confident, you know??) The half is on Oct 10. It seemed like so long away for so long - and now it seems way, way too close!!

"Chipper Jen" . . . is right! You should have seen how I complained about 3 miles today! Your run time is so great and you will be totally ready for your half. You should feel really confident and I bet you will be running circles around me at the Princess!

BTW - I am so proud of your weight loss! You will NOT fall back to the 150s and you will see the 130s so soon! Just think of how great we BOTH will look in Florida in February!!!!

I had been feeling pretty good about myself until he started talking, then I started feeling like I must have been really awful looking last year. Anyhow, just trying to wrap my head around it.

I need to find what page the post about your mud run was on. I missed it!

And it was 98 today! Yes 98. We probably won't run until 7 or so.

Rose - Hugs about the comments. I have the same thoughts often when people say things to me. I tutor a girl and her mom said to me..."You've lost so much weight and I can't believe how great you look. I knew you could use to lose weight and now don't you feel great?" My comment to her was that yes, I do feel great now ...thank you. I mean what else can you even say. She said some other things as well but to be honest at that point I was barely listening.

Mud run = page 61

I had wanted to run after school tonight but it is now raining, blowing and only 60°. I guess I will be skipping it.

Good news, she called me skinny and I have lost 80 lbs from my highest weight!

You are doing great!!!

Did 4.84 miles before 8 a.m., then 1.6 tonight. Ran errands all day in between.
Then driving DD to UNM, running to Trader Joes & then having coffee while she is in class. Then early lunch before taking her to get fitted for her TMJ mouth thing & visit the craniofacial massage guy. We'll probably end up doing some browsing after & then I have to do major money moving at the Credit Union. Hopefully we will be home before 4 & after dinner I MUST WALK!!!! Not walking in the morning really throws my day off. But, it is supposed to storm most of the day, so plans may change.....when don't they????!

WOW! Crazy busy days for you too! Great job on getting in the exercise!

I had a really good run this evening. In the same 1 hour of run time (run 4, walk 1, 12 times) that I've been doing for the past several weeks and covering between 4.75 (in extreme heat) and 5.25 on the better days, I covered 5.7 miles tonight. I didn't get started until nearly dark (with mace in one hand and flashlight in the other)

You are doing so great with your runs! I have to say the image I got of you with the mace and the flashlight while running cracked me up though.

I have a fracture in one of the bones on my left foot. I am now in a cast-like thing that cannot get wet and worst of all, I cannot exercise for at least 4 weeks.

Oh CC - I am so sorry to read this. You have been doing incredible with your exercise and weight loss. This is just a new little challenge for you - you will keep going strong even though the exercise has to change a little. I hope the food feels better really soon!

Congrats on being our biggest loser!!!! You are a total inspiration to me right now!

Tonight I went to my first "intro to belly dancing" class. It runs for 1 hour a week for 4 weeks, and I was the only student, so it was great personalized instruction. It was fun, and some things felt good, and some things I really just didn't get, but it was enjoyable exercise

I would LOVE to try belly dancing. You will have to share what you think about it each week. I have heard that it is so good for toning up.

I did get the bread pudding recipe at Ohana, but I haven't made it yet. It has to bake for an hour, and it's been too hot to heat up the kitchen like that. Maybe this summer.

Taryn - You HAVE to try it at home, it is so good! I did get the recipe and have made it because I love it. I wouldn't make it unless you have a lot of people to help eat it...it is a huge serving.

I hope you are feeling better soon. I know it is no fun being sick...let alone being sick when you are so responsible for so many things. Take care of yourself and get well!

Today is the first day of my favorite season!!! I have so much to do today and I am feeling very overwhelmed, but at least I already got my walk in for the day -

Great job at getting your walk in! I know that when I am feeling overwhelmed, exercise makes it so much better.

 

[mikamah]

Rose- I love both pictures of you and your son. He is a cutie, and you both look so happy to be with each other. That is your son right? You look so young, it could be your husband. I hear what you are saying, and the blog entry describes it so well. Pictures do see the truth, but not always. When I looked at the race pictures from the last race I did, the first one i saw of me was horrible, but the second pic, I thought I looked pretty good, and how I see myself, but I wonder which one I really look like.

My recipe is Easy Mexican Soup
1 can chicken broth
1 can chicken or 1 cup cooked chicken ( I don't care for the canned chicken)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can fat free refried beans
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 jar salsa
Mix all together and simmer til hot.

I know I cheated with 7 items, but it's a very quick and easy recipe, and the salsa adds the spices for you, so there, I'm a cheater.

Off to get the boy in bed and the watch Criminal Minds.

Have a great night.

 

[my3princes]

We had a nice time at the bbq tonight. I ate one hot dog and had a single bite of 2 different desserts, but decided that neither was worth the points so I threw them out I think that is a success.

 

[keenercam]

Today was quieter than yesterday and I got a lot of things done.

Yay for the productive day! I find that cooler weather always inspires me to be more energetic. Is the season change inspiring to you?

Cam, I just ate dinner. It wasn't much but better than nothing. My mom was really helpful and cut up some chicken for me and put it on top of some salad. I also had a glass of milk and some broccoli and a banana. I am really full, but know that I am way under my calorie needs for the day. I just tracked on WWonline and I've only had 5 points for the day. SP said I've had just over 400 calories. I like the idea of being left a cooked LC. I know I need to eat more and I am definitely planning to ask more of my mom. She showed me today that she is willing to help, so I'm going to ask for as much help as possible. Thanks for sharing what helped you!

Okay, kiddo. That is definitely NOT enough food for any person in a given day. I hope you will have the courage to ask your Mom or Dad for something else if you are still hungry. And for lunches, even though you are watching your sodium, definitely consider having one of your parents leave you food in a cooler, even if it is a lunchmeat sandwich or a lean cusine panini or the lilke. This week's topic at WW is "Asking for help" and it is something I've always struggled with. Hopefully, you will be able to live that lesson right now when you need help.

This recipe doesn't have just 5 ingredients, but it's so good, Hungry Girl Crab Cakes. My husband likes them better than regular cakes, probably because there is so much more crab in them and not much filler. I make some adjustments, no cheese, can't find dijonaise, so I use dijon mustard and I add some old bay seasoning.

http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/chewdetails.php?isid=1692

I LOVE HG recipes! Thanks for the link. Howard loves crab cakes so I will have to give these a try.

My day was CRAZY yesterday as well! It was really productive though - I cleaned DS's closet (reorganized it and sorted out every piece of clothing), I emptied out our linen closet and reorganized that (3 boxes ready to go to the thrift store), did 5 loads of laundry, cleaned more big clothes out of my closet and found a place for all my running clothing and many other little things. As a result, I did not get my "preview run" in but did get my 3 miles done with DH. It was a horrible run though.

WOW! Just one more way you ROCK!! So, when are you coming to my house to help me get that organized and be that productive? LOL! BTW, we all have stonker runs. Glad you don't let it get you down.

My recipe is Easy Mexican Soup
1 can chicken broth
1 can chicken or 1 cup cooked chicken ( I don't care for the canned chicken)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can fat free refried beans
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 jar salsa
Mix all together and simmer til hot.

WOW! Another recipe that sounds right up my alley. I am going to write all of these on recipe cards, you know. Gee, not that my motive in choosing that for the QOTD was selfish or anything but WHEW! am I glad that I have lots of new recipes to add to my repertoire!

So, I bagged the band parents' meeting tonight. I was just exhausted and couldn't bring myself to steer Max (my car, for anyone who might not have heard me talk/gush about him before) away from home towards DS's school. So, I went and got my nails taken care of (11 days late -- eek!) and that gives me tomorrow night to pack for our trip to South Bend, Indiana for a Notre Dame football game. I'll also deal with clutter and writing the bills tomorrow night since I'm sure Jen isn't going to show up on my doorstep to get me organized and back on track. Unfortunately, I arrived home hungry and ate too much too quickly (oh, NOO!! not the night before weigh in!!!!! ). I'm well within my points, so I'm not going to worry.

Have a great night, everyone!

 

[keenercam]

We had a nice time at the bbq tonight. I ate one hot dog and had a single bite of 2 different desserts, but decided that neither was worth the points so I threw them out I think that is a success.

WOW! Awesome behavior!!! You should be so proud of yourself!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I have really enjoyed reading all the recipies today. I need to make my way to the recipe board and start making some new meals. The choices are getting a little boring around here.

I had a work meeting tonight that lasted from 5p-8p. I only saw my boys for about 15min before they had to get to bed. Most of the time was spent trying to get them to clean up thier mess and get ready for bed.

I am feeling kind of sad and depressed tonight. Not sure why. Maybe just the stress of the day. Some days I get so overwhelmed with everything.....amount of stuff I need to do at work, getting ryan all he needs for kindergarten..homework, fundraising, etc., finances are a little hairy right now and that has me stressing. Dh is having issues at his job....basically overworked and the president of the company is a complete idiot. Everyone in the company are complaining about how they cant take working there anymore. He comes home at night drained and miserable. I think it just all has taken a toll on me today.

Hopefully after a good night sleep I will be back to my cheery feeling self in the morning.

Thanks for listening.

 

[jenanderson]

Jen A – I found out yesterday that the MCM has a mud run in the summer - only 3 and a half miles, so not as challenging as yours – and I have marked the registration date on my calendar. Thank you for inspiring me to get dirty !

A coworker of mine and his wife and I are doing the 100 pushups and 200 sit ups challenges, we started this week – I’m pretty excited! I discovered that I am highly motivated by competition, which I am not entirely convinced is a good thing, so having someone to compete with is probably the only way I’d stick with those programs.

I am so happy that I have inspired someone else to try mud! Seriously, it was the best race ever and I plan on doing as many as I can afford to do next year!

WOW! I am motivated by competition but 100 pushups...you are incredible!

This is so fun, I want to do both my first and screen names!

M Meticulous
A Athletic
R Reader
I Innovative
A Appreciative

W Writer
O Organized
R Realistic
F Friendly
I Involved
E Energetic
D Deliberate
O Open-minded
O Objective
D Detailed
L Laughing
E Eager
S Sci Fi Fan

Maria - Love that you did both names! Seriously, I really struggled with the task and yours are great!

Here is a before and after. The first picture is from parent's weekend last year. The shirt is now huge on me. The second pic is from this weekend.

I think what bothered me about the comments the other parent made this weekend, is that I was kidding myself last year that I wasn't really THAT overweight. I'm trying not to beat myself up about it. I don't even recognize the person in the old picture and I want to get rid of all copies, but I really need the reminder of where I was, and how far I've come.

Okay, Rose? Seriously? You were so beautiful in that picture from last year. You may feel you were significantly overweight, but you don't look obese or large or sloppy in that picture. I'm sorry that you want to discard it -- I think it is a wonderful picture of what you looked like a year ago. The fact is that you LOOK totally different this year. You look very fit and trim. You look beautiful in the second picture, too. But there is nothing ugly about the picture from last year.
I think sometimes, when we look at old pictures, we don't just look at the picture objectively. We superimpose on it the memories that it brings back of how we felt about ourselves at that point in time. So, while the picture doesn't look bad to anyone else, you look at it and think about how much you wanted to lose weight and how far you felt you had to go.

So, keep the picture. It is the "baseline". It is where you were and it helps you to recognize and appreciate not just how much you've accomplished in a year, but it brings with it a recognition of how hard you worked to get where you are right now. So, be proud of how fit you are now, but please do not allow anyone to make you feel ashamed of the beautiful woman you were a year ago. You are still beautiful you! Just a more fit version with the healthy outlook and attitude that brought you here and will keep you here.

Okay. Off my soapbox. Sorry.

I just have to say...Cam says it beautifully. You do look beautiful in BOTH pictures. I do get your point but I am working at taking Cam's point of view more often. I know that when I look at the old photos, I am embarrassed and ashamed and so many bad feelings come to mind. I am trying to look at them and see all the good things about me - how I was still the giving and loving person and that I always tried to look and be the best I could be. When I look at the current photos of me, I really have to be amazed but still realize that it is me...the same insides but just a healthier outside. I don't know if that makes any sense but either way...you look great!

WOW! Just one more way you ROCK!! So, when are you coming to my house to help me get that organized and be that productive? LOL! BTW, we all have stonker runs. Glad you don't let it get you down.

You should see how unorganized my house is in so many places...this is why it took me all day to get 3 closets organized! I am really working at using the days that I don't work to be more productive around our house.