BL Summer Challenge 2009

[Sleeping*Beauty]

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QOTD: Do you have any healthy/low cal picnic/barbeque foods that you always bring along/serve during holiday weekends (like Memorial Day)?

Can't say that I do. We usually get stuck bringing dessert.

Ok, so today I was kinda bad with my eating. But, I walked a ton. This morning I went yard sale(ing). I got 3 brand new fancyish long dresses for $3 a piece and my Mom got two brand new pairs of sandals for $5. I also went to a car show.

 

[LuvBaloo]

QOTD: Do you have any healthy/low cal picnic/barbeque foods that you always bring along/serve during holiday weekends (like Memorial Day)?

I like to make my DMIL's broccoli salad. It does have some mayonnaise in it, but not much and I use light mayo. It is a super easy, yummy, reasonably healthy, and loaded with healthy broccoli. BTW, I will share the recipe if any one is interested.

I'll try to find the time to hop on periodically through the day tomorrow to see how everyone is doing. Good night!......................P

Please share the broccoli salad recipe. One of the caterers that work users makes a delicious broccoli salad, with red grapes and pinenuts, but I don't know what's in the sauce.

I've brought chips and my home-made salsa. Its not spicy, just tomatoes, lime juice, green pepper, garlic, chives and parsley, but DH and my mom love it.

 

[estherhead]

QOTD: Do you have any healthy/low cal picnic/barbeque foods that you always bring along/serve during holiday weekends (like Memorial Day)?

Yup. A fresh pineapple, cut into quarters (top still on) and the middle cut out & chopped into bite size pieces. Add strawberries, orange slices, and blueberries. Mix the juice of one lime, 2 packets of Splenda, and 1 tbsp of peach Schapp's. Dump the fruit on the pretty pineapple (arranged on a giant platter) and pour the juice over it. YUMMY! This is always the first thing gone off the dessert table cause it actually tastes better than anything else. The peach schnapp's makes it.

 

[princessbride6205]

QOTD - Healthy BBQ Snack
Fruit salsa - it's like dessert - so amazing!
Granny smith apple, kiwi, strawberry, a little each of orange juice, zest and brown sugar. You can play around with the amounts of the 3 fruits to get your preferred taste. I don't usually measure.
Served with cinnamon tortilla chips: soft tortillas, brush with water, sprinkle on cinnamon sugar, cut into wedges with pizza cutter. Bake in oven until crispy.
I'm sorry I don't have the real recipe anymore - it was originally from Pampered Chef.

 

[dizneedoll]

QOTD - Healthy BBQ Snack

I can't say that I do. I'm not really a very good cook and usually leave that up to the husband. He cooks rather healthy though. Princessbrides and Estherheads fruit recipes sound really good. Have to give those a try!

So, today we went over to OLd Navy. They were having a one day sale on flip flops...$1.00 each. Can't beat that. Got there a few minutes before they opened and there was huge line outside but we got in and got the alloted 5 pairs that were allowed and got out. The guy who worked there told me I could go back in and get another 5 pairs just go to a different cashier...so we went back in and by that time the place was a mob scene. People were pushing and shoving and one woman said she was cursed at even. I mean come on, these are just cheapy plastic flip flops for pete's sake! What is wrong with some people

Then on the way home my DS3 threw up in his car seat and he was completely soaked. Yuck! I had to pull over on the side of the road and strip him down. Poor thing was crying from being covered in yucko until he found out he would get to ride in the front seat. I was kind of freaked driving with him up there but that was all that could be done. His car seat was just ruined.

The good note of the day was that I ate really healthy, stayed within my calorie, fat, and carb goals. So at least there was that

 

[bobnjenn0828]

QOTD: Do you have any healthy/low cal picnic/barbeque foods that you always bring along/serve during holiday weekends (like Memorial Day)?

Yup. A fresh pineapple, cut into quarters (top still on) and the middle cut out & chopped into bite size pieces. Add strawberries, orange slices, and blueberries. Mix the juice of one lime, 2 packets of Splenda, and 1 tbsp of peach Schapp's. Dump the fruit on the pretty pineapple (arranged on a giant platter) and pour the juice over it. YUMMY! This is always the first thing gone off the dessert table cause it actually tastes better than anything else. The peach schnapp's makes it.

Yummy!! That sounds really good. I love anything with pineapple in it. One of the few fruits I really like. I make myself eat other ones!


I don't have any light recipes for holidays, but I have gotten my family to eat wheat hamburger and hot dog buns - we love the Merita brand!!

 

[bobnjenn0828]

QOTD - Healthy BBQ Snack

I can't say that I do. I'm not really a very good cook and usually leave that up to the husband. He cooks rather healthy though. Princessbrides and Estherheads fruit recipes sound really good. Have to give those a try!

So, today we went over to OLd Navy. They were having a one day sale on flip flops...$1.00 each. Can't beat that. Got there a few minutes before they opened and there was huge line outside but we got in and got the alloted 5 pairs that were allowed and got out. The guy who worked there told me I could go back in and get another 5 pairs just go to a different cashier...so we went back in and by that time the place was a mob scene. People were pushing and shoving and one woman said she was cursed at even. I mean come on, these are just cheapy plastic flip flops for pete's sake! What is wrong with some people

Then on the way home my DS3 threw up in his car seat and he was completely soaked. Yuck! I had to pull over on the side of the road and strip him down. Poor thing was crying from being covered in yucko until he found out he would get to ride in the front seat. I was kind of freaked driving with him up there but that was all that could be done. His car seat was just ruined.

The good note of the day was that I ate really healthy, stayed within my calorie, fat, and carb goals. So at least there was that

Poor baby!! I hope he is feeling better!! It looks like yall have a trip planned to Disneyland so I am sure that will make all better. My son had reflux and I can remember many times having to pull over on the side of the road and clean vomit off of him - glad he finally has outgrown that! Congrats on having a good eating day even with all of the other stuff

 

[pjlla]

Morning all! dizneedoll... I'm glad that DD and I didn't end up going to Old Navy. We don't need flip-flops that badly! Sometimes a bargain just isn't worth the effort. Sorry to hear about the vomit incident. DS was a frequent vomiter in his younger years. We traveled with a basin in the back seat and a change of clothes at ALL times.... and I can't tell you how many times it was needed! He still gets car sick occasionally, but he is old enough to at least warn me and put his head out the window if necessary!

I wanted to get up early to head to Shaw's for some groceries, but I don't know what time they open on Sunday, so I haven't left yet. I imagine they will be open by 9 at the latest... we live a little over 30 minutes away, so I guess I have a few more minutes before I have to head out.

I'll come back later to share that broccoli salad recipe.............P

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning, losers! Sounds like everyone is having a great week-end!

Sleeping Beauty, I was a little bad with my eating the last day or two but didn't gain anything so I dodged the bullet, this time. Actually after the bad stuff really didn't as good as the good stuff I had been eating so maybe I got that out of my system! You did a great job compensating with your walking!

Dizneedoll sorry to hear about your sick little one after the Old Navy flip flop melee. Hope that he is feeling better now.

QOTD: Do you have any healthy/low cal picnic/barbeque foods that you always bring along/serve during holiday weekends (like Memorial Day)?

You all have some delicious sounding recipes -- beats my carrots and hummus suggestion hands down! Estherhead your fruit salad recipe sounds especially delicious as I happen to have some peach schnapps that I use to make bellinis when I am feeling homesick for Epcot.

pjlla, sounds like you got a lot accomplished yesterday. I'm waiting for our grocery store to open this morning, too, it opens at 7 a.m. and it is 5:30 a.m. now. Should be able to get some laundry done between now and then. Today is plant the window boxes day.

Have a great day, losers!

 

[RangerPooh]

QOTD: Do you have any healthy/low cal picnic/barbeque foods that you always bring along/serve during holiday weekends (like Memorial Day)?

Nope. In fact this is the first Memorial Day weekend that I haven't worked in 5 years! As for BBQ one that I like doing is roasting corn in the BBQ. It doesn't nee dmuch butter, some ICBINB spray will suffice, with some garlic seasoning sprinkled on for taste.


Yesterday was a terrible day for me. I did ok in the morning but by afternoon it was snack city. I was seriously bored and my back was hurting (from an old car accident injury) so I was in no mood to exercise. So instead I ate chips and pizza for dinner. Than met a girlfriend of mine for our movie date and ate a large salad (healthy, dipping my fork into the dressing for each bite), but had a few heavily battered (actually awful tasting) onion rings too. Hopefully some motivaiton will return today.

 

[TammyNC]

WOW, is all I can say in regards to the number of posts that I read to get caught up. I'm not going to try and tackle responding but I did read them all.

We got back from the homeschool conference then dh went to work on a job. I stayed home and got the laundry going, straightened up around the house and then was able to do some stitching. Once dh got home we planted a few things in the garden and went to dinner. Eating all in all was ok while away, a couple of times I could have made better choices but I'm not going to let it get me down. We did split a meal at dinner last night and have been drinking lots of water. I need to update my sheet on the COW to see how I'm doing with that.

We are having a cookout this evening with family but shouldn't have any trouble staying on plan. I need to work on our meal schedule for the week and shop for that today.

I'll try to pop on several times today to stay caught up now.

I hope everyone has a great day!!

 

[RangerPooh]

I must say wow. I know that I have had a rough 24 hours food wise, but the scale said that I gained 3.4 pounds! I know that I need to watch what I eat more but ugh! It's a rough start to the day.

 

[CruiseBoundnKY]

I must say wow. I know that I have had a rough 24 hours food wise, but the scale said that I gained 3.4 pounds! I know that I need to watch what I eat more but ugh! It's a rough start to the day.

Don't beat yourself up over it. Yesterday is gone and today is a new day. We all have bad/off days. I think I'm like the queen of them actually, but I know how all to easy it is to just throw in the towel after a bad day. Hang in there, it will get better.

I am a scale addict also and that makes it extremely hard when one or a few bad choices affect it so heavily. Stupid scale. I'm just trying to focus on how much better I already feel.

Hope today is better for you.

 

[RangerPooh]

Thanks. I'm hoping that I can take that as a sign that some things need to change. I have mu nalgene bottle filled and easily accessible so that if I'm bored and feel the need to snack that I drink water instead. At least I did get 20 minutes of exercise in today (b-4 weighing myself), so at least I can take comfort int he fact that I did exercise today. I just need to commit to something, to help lose the weight. Maybe after our trip I'll consider rejoining WW as the accountability (and paying for it) did help some.

 

[50sjayne]

Can't say that I do. We usually get stuck bringing dessert.

Ok, so today I was kinda bad with my eating. But, I walked a ton. This morning I went yard sale(ing). I got 3 brand new fancyish long dresses for $3 a piece and my Mom got two brand new pairs of sandals for $5. I also went to a car show.

I went around on my bike looking last Sat. after the scottish festival (it was after 4) and saw one (garage sale) a street down from us all closed and covered. Went there Sunday after work and they had put everything left over outside with a free sign on it. I ended up with some shorts, a couple of really pretty shirts and an old book by Francis Parkinson Keyes. There was a size 12 pants in there I thought what the heck-- might be worth hanging on to for awhile but after trying on-- I'm just putting them in my donations box. I have lost one pant size but it seems I'm nowhere near the next lol. Oh well-- that's a good way to find out--something free that you try on at home. Went riding around this Sat and found some tan capris my size and a cuddle duds long underwear shirt for a quarter each, found a wonderful winter coat with a hood--its a double coat too which means you can take the lighter one out and wear it-- for $3. Gold because my new one I bought last year is too big now. Found a gorgeous new looking black raincoat for $5 at another--believe me I wouldn't spend $5 if it werent fantastic and it was a medium! Exciting--probably a mans medium but it fit me and I'm 5'2 so I don't know. Then at one I went to about 4:30 pm after I got done at the farms, there were these crazy ladies in an upscale neighborhood that had obviously just been sitting there too long and I ended up with a ton of stuff for a grand total of $2. Oh I also found a medium sized new looking cat post (gold) by the side of the road somewhere else (while looking for a garage sale that didn't exist) in a pile of stuff free. This was fun--I haven't seriously been out garage saling for years but I do need new clothes....

 

[MelanieC]

MelanieC.... I posted on our BL Purple Team thread about some summer clothes I was getting rid of and I didn't have any takers. It sounds like (according to what you posted for a weight) they may fit you. If you would be interested, send me a PM. I'll post a link to the original post here in a few minutes.

Awwe Thanks - I'll go check out that thread.

 

[TammyNC]

I must say wow. I know that I have had a rough 24 hours food wise, but the scale said that I gained 3.4 pounds! I know that I need to watch what I eat more but ugh! It's a rough start to the day.

Don't beat yourself up over it. Yesterday is gone and today is a new day. We all have bad/off days. I think I'm like the queen of them actually, but I know how all to easy it is to just throw in the towel after a bad day. Hang in there, it will get better.

I agree and second everything said...can make better choices today, we all learn from our mistakes.

I went around on my bike looking last Sat. after the scottish festival (it was after 4) and saw one (garage sale) a street down from us all closed and covered. Went there Sunday after work and they had put everything left over outside with a free sign on it. I ended up with some shorts, a couple of really pretty shirts and an old book by Francis Parkinson Keyes. There was a size 12 pants in there I thought what the heck-- might be worth hanging on to for awhile but after trying on-- I'm just putting them in my donations box. I have lost one pant size but it seems I'm nowhere near the next lol. Oh well-- that's a good way to find out--something free that you try on at home. Went riding around this Sat and found some tan capris my size and a cuddle duds long underwear shirt for a quarter each, found a wonderful winter coat with a hood--its a double coat too which means you can take the lighter one out and wear it-- for $3. Gold because my new one I bought last year is too big now. Found a gorgeous new looking black raincoat for $5 at another--believe me I wouldn't spend $5 if it werent fantastic and it was a medium! Exciting--probably a mans medium but it fit me and I'm 5'2 so I don't know. Then at one I went to about 4:30 pm after I got done at the farms, there were these crazy ladies in an upscale neighborhood that had obviously just been sitting there too long and I ended up with a ton of stuff for a grand total of $2. Oh I also found a medium sized new looking cat post (gold) by the side of the road somewhere else (while looking for a garage sale that didn't exist) in a pile of stuff free. This was fun--I haven't seriously been out garage saling for years but I do need new clothes....

You had great luck at the sales, wtg. I can't remember the last time I stopped at a garage sale, will have to maybe hit a few this summer.

 

[MelanieC]

Hey everyone - My multiple quotes are not working right, so I'll have to forgo giving shout out's to everyone. Lately I've been having problems with the quotes and quick replies. Not sure why. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

Got back late last night from the wedding. I didn't eat healthy as I figured I wouldn't. Friday night when we got there, my MIL had DH go get a pizza and I ended up eating 2 slices because my dinner at 5:30pm was more like a snack and by 10:30pm I was starving. My scale was up 1.6 this morning, but I know that by watching my calories the rest of the week that will go down (it's really only water at this point). So all is good. Plus I needed the 2 day jump in calories after being so low and static the previous week.

 

[TammyNC]

Hey everyone - My multiple quotes are not working right, so I'll have to forgo giving shout out's to everyone. Lately I've been having problems with the quotes and quick replies. Not sure why. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

Got back late last night from the wedding. I didn't eat healthy as I figured I wouldn't. Friday night when we got there, my MIL had DH go get a pizza and I ended up eating 2 slices because my dinner at 5:30pm was more like a snack and by 10:30pm I was starving. My scale was up 1.6 this morning, but I know that by watching my calories the rest of the week that will go down (it's really only water at this point). So all is good. Plus I needed the 2 day jump in calories after being so low and static the previous week.

Got to love the computers, right??

Sounds like you've got a good plan in place, was ready for your higher calorie time and will be on track the rest of the week. Keep up the great work and I know you'll see a loss this week.

 

[maznorm]

Hi,

Just wondering how I can join.

Can anyone help me?