So, question of the day is kind of a cop-out but I am looking for new ideas, so I'm kind of sneaky this way:
QOTD for Sunday, July 24: If the weather ever cools down enough so that cooking over a hot grill outside is enjoyable, I am sure we'd all like new ideas for making grilled foods interesting. Share your favorite idea of something to throw on the grill or a recipe/marinade that you have enjoyed.
My favorite marinade for london broil is A1 steak sauce and fat free italian dressing mixed together in a ziploc bag.![]()
The salad was delicious-and HUGE! I was only able to eat half of it, and I brought the rest home-I ordered it without the pecans to make it less points. I got an apple as my side, which I also brought home. I drank water, but ate my whole cheese pastry.
Let's see, the less beneficial thing was talking my husband out of our daily walk b/c it was so darn hot, but I still did my Wii Zumba which was "right" and in the A/C![]()
I did get out and do C25k week 4.
I had an OP day today and...I exercised! 30 min. on the Wii Fit!
I am also with all of you who can't get out of the "I exercised, so I can't eat x, y, z mindset." I am down overall for the challenge, but this is one thing that is preventing me from getting to my goal.![]()
So you'll love this, I went on-line last night and put a top and bottom in my cart and then went to Sears today. I found a top that fit in size 12, but had a black bottom at home. When I got home, I didn't like the bottom with it, so I need to go back tomorrow to see if they have a good one. We have 2 more Sears stores not too far if I need to try them too. Anyway, I was pondering getting the one on-line then picking between the two and when I looked at my cart it said the top was no longer available and there is practically nothing left on their website. One of your links didn't work either so maybe you got it before it was gone. Crazy huh? I wonder why Sears is the only place I can find them. Is that where you went? I may try the other two Sears stores anyway to see what they have. It was a pretty good sale, about $28 for the top, which was like $50 or $60 originally.
He was all excited telling us how he repelled down Cathedral Ledge in North Conway NH. So I went and googled it.
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Shawn Congrats on the scale going down!! See? We KNEW you could do it.Your water intake and calorie burn on Friday are very impressive. How did yesterday go? Saturdays are hard! Did you go to the movies? How was it? I hope you quickly find that your old friends and friendly acquaintances are so glad you are back and more than eager to renew the relationships. Do you belong to a church or a YMCA where you, DH and DS might meet some new friends?
I am so glad to hear you liked the salad. That is a very positive recommendation and now I am really looking forward to having it. Ill have to look it up on WW for the points values without the pecans and Ill ask for the dressing on the side.
And I love the poster. Where are you going to hang it?
Does anyone shop at Wegman's? Any must-try or must-buy items we should look for? DH LOVES their store brand triple fruit jam, so I am definitely going to look for that.
So, question of the day is kind of a cop-out but I am looking for new ideas, so I'm kind of sneaky this way:
QOTD for Sunday, July 24: If the weather ever cools down enough so that cooking over a hot grill outside is enjoyable, I am sure we'd all like new ideas for making grilled foods interesting. Share your favorite idea of something to throw on the grill or a recipe/marinade that you have enjoyed.
My favorite marinade for london broil is A1 steak sauce and fat free italian dressing mixed together in a ziploc bag.![]()
I've heard about Wegman's from all the transplants that have moved here over the years...must be something really special from the way they talk!
My day yesterday, the right thing I did was I walked to the other end of the campground to swim, and go to the store for marshmallow sticks twice, which was probably a quarter mile each way. Wrong was coming back from the beach, very hungry and I wolfed down a bunch of cheese/crackers/ pepperoni, and guzzled a Mikes berry drink, before having water and fruit.QOTD for Friday, July 22: Think about your day yesterday. Tell us one thing that you did "right" and one action that was less beneficial to your effort to get and/or stay fit.
My biggest challenge was our traditional camping food which includes smores, which I only had one of, bacon and tater tots cooked in the bacon grease, and I only had 2 pieces of bacon each morning with 4-5 tater tots, and alcohol, which was Mikes Hard Berry drinks, and I had 3 fri, and 3 sat. I did go with a plan, and brought cantalope, honeydew, apples, bananas, and carrots, and I when we brought the snacks out, I brought out the fruit and carrots, and had those, and most of the time just a little of the bad stuff. Overall for the weekend I did ok. My friends son slept with us in our tent, so when we woke up this morning, and everyone else was still asleep, I left them to play ds, and took a run/walk, about 3 miles.QOTD for Saturday, July 23: What is your biggest challenge that you anticipate for this weekend (especially in this heat wave when we may be tempted to hole up in our air conditioned homes and open the refrigerator too many times and not just to cool off) and how do you plan to overcome that challenge?
Either steak or chicken on the grill, I tend to buy the pre-marinated bags from the grocery, and I'll par cook red potatoes in the microwave, and zuchini/summer squash as well for a couple min in the micro wave, and then cut the vegies in half long ways, brush with a little olive oil, salt and pepper, and then grill them.QOTD for Sunday, July 24: If the weather ever cools down enough so that cooking over a hot grill outside is enjoyable, I am sure we'd all like new ideas for making grilled foods interesting. Share your favorite idea of something to throw on the grill or a recipe/marinade that you have enjoyed.
I've never heard of Friendly's though until Nancy.
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In Geneseo, the middle of nowhere town where I go to school, we have WalMart and Wegmans. All of the people from NYC and Long Island come up and have no idea what Wegmans is...but then they find out and they love it! I think I actually heard one guy call it "the heaven of grocery stores" or something.They are just amazed that you can eat *in* the store!
QOTD for Sunday, July 24: If the weather ever cools down enough so that cooking over a hot grill outside is enjoyable, I am sure we'd all like new ideas for making grilled foods interesting. Share your favorite idea of something to throw on the grill or a recipe/marinade that you have enjoyed.
Yup, I went to Sears. That link to the top that I posted, all they had left was size 12 in blue, so it's possible that it's gone now.I paid $40 total for the top and bottom, so it was like getting two pieces for the price of one! Really, the store didn't have that great of a selection either, so I'm glad they had at least one suit that I had been eying-and the bottoms were the LAST pair, so it's good that they fit!
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Funny story. I found a Ron & Hermione "poster" about 9 months ago that I really liked, but it was only 11X17, which is quite small. So I've been scouring the internet for it, and finally found a 24x36 on ebay. It said the item was located in NY, so I bought it, paying about $20 including shipping. It took forever to get here-more than 2 weeks. Well, it arrives today and it came from HONG KONG. It had a customs sticker on it for crying out loud!Needless to say, I am very confused and my feedback rating showed it. But the poster is huge and in great condition, so I'm happy about that. (Please excuse the books that are flattening it out).
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We picked up my DS today from camp. This is a picture of him last year at Fulton's Crab house digging into his filet - just for a size reference. Notice the skinny arms.
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He was all excited telling us how he repelled down Cathedral Ledge in North Conway NH. So I went and googled it.
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When did I sign off on this one!!!! 300 Feet down. I am amazed that his arms held him up. I knew he was brave - he plays hockey - usually against kids that outweigh him by 75 pounds. But to be able to "jump" off a cliff, is simply amazing to me. Just another view of the rock. Sorry - just had to brag a bit.
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So he is safely home. LOL Last week our grocery bill was $35 for DH and I, this week right back to $100. LOL Tonight we made homemade tacos. We made the tortillas in the breadmaker - actually a recipe for wraps - but it's very good. I kept away from the cheese, and stacked it high with grape tomatoes.
So, question of the day is kind of a cop-out but I am looking for new ideas, so I'm kind of sneaky this way:
QOTD for Sunday, July 24: If the weather ever cools down enough so that cooking over a hot grill outside is enjoyable, I am sure we'd all like new ideas for making grilled foods interesting. Share your favorite idea of something to throw on the grill or a recipe/marinade that you have enjoyed.
I see nothing wrong with this. I am so impressed!! You could have just given yourself the day off and you didnt.
Good luck on your bathing suit quest. I didnt end up buying one this year since mine from 2 years ago fit again. I do not like shopping for bathing suits and mostly resort to ordering on-line. LOL! Have fun at HP today!!
Does anyone shop at Wegman's? Any must-try or must-buy items we should look for? DH LOVES their store brand triple fruit jam, so I am definitely going to look for that.
Sue, sounds like you had some success with LE suits. They've been having a big sale and it looks they are pretty picked over online. I really like Land's End. All of DS' uniforms come from there. They washed and wore well all year long even after being worn week after week.
I have a news blackout when I go on vacation. No email, no internet, no tv news, no nothing. I check my cell phone once a day right before the margaritas are served.It won't be enough time to really unwind but it will be nice for a few days.
Good afternoon everyone!
We are back from camping, and had a pretty good weekend overall, but it was hot, and we all had various episodes of crankiness, so I won't say I'm sad to be home this time.Actually, I'd like to be sitting with all of you on Lisa's beautiful, lake front deck sipping a margarita.
Thanks for coaching this week, Cam!
I hope to stick around again and get inspired to stay on track again. I know journalling helps so much, but just haven't been stickin with it for a full day.
My day yesterday, the right thing I did was I walked to the other end of the campground to swim, and go to the store for marshmallow sticks twice, which was probably a quarter mile each way. Wrong was coming back from the beach, very hungry and I wolfed down a bunch of cheese/crackers/ pepperoni, and guzzled a Mikes berry drink, before having water and fruit.
My biggest challenge was our traditional camping food which includes smores, which I only had one of, bacon and tater tots cooked in the bacon grease, and I only had 2 pieces of bacon each morning with 4-5 tater tots, and alcohol, which was Mikes Hard Berry drinks, and I had 3 fri, and 3 sat. I did go with a plan, and brought cantalope, honeydew, apples, bananas, and carrots, and I when we brought the snacks out, I brought out the fruit and carrots, and had those, and most of the time just a little of the bad stuff. Overall for the weekend I did ok. My friends son slept with us in our tent, so when we woke up this morning, and everyone else was still asleep, I left them to play ds, and took a run/walk, about 3 miles.
Either steak or chicken on the grill, I tend to buy the pre-marinated bags from the grocery, and I'll par cook red potatoes in the microwave, and zuchini/summer squash as well for a couple min in the micro wave, and then cut the vegies in half long ways, brush with a little olive oil, salt and pepper, and then grill them.
Another good thing I did, though unintentionally, I left all the congo bars that were left at the camp with my friends who were staying another night. We were going to have lunch and then do the beach with them, but we ended up coming home early, after ds had a meltdown, and it kind of snowballed out of control, so I figured the late nights, tough sleeping weather, we were better served coming home. He actually fell asleep on the couch when we got home and slept for a bit, and is fine now.
We need to go to the grocery store, but I might just pick up a few things for tomorrow, and do a bigger shop alone when he's at camp tuesday.
Off to finish unpacking and clean the coleman grill.
Hope you're all enjoying the weekend.
we may not have wegmans but we have www.stewleonards.com which has been coined the disney world of grocery stores! lol!!!