DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[KatInHat]

Good morning, I'm just checking in. All of you are doing great with eating healthy and exercise. As some of you mentioned Thanksgiving will be hard but I will try to fill up on the healthy stuff first and just a bite or two of the yummy stuff.

I am still struggling to get into the routine of exercising. When I get ready to do it I just think of everything else I should be doing: laundry, dishes, cleaning, keeping the sofa warm, etc.

I will have a really busy week this week. My mom is coming today to spend the week. My dad is coming on Wednesday and my grandma is coming on Friday. My grandma is my dad's mom and she and my mom don't like each other, they don't fight, they just don't like each other. Doesn't that sound like grand fun to you?? I wish I could just leave them here with all their drama and take my kiddies to Disney.

I will be checking in this week when I get some time away from the madness. (God knows I will need every bit of support to keep me from devouring an entire gallon of triple chocolate overload ice cream) Just kidding, when I get the urge I will repeat WWPD. You may be the only sanity in my life this week. Believe it or not I really love the holidays.

Everyone have a great week!!!

 

[eeyore45]

I'm with you Kat - and like most of us - I HATE HATE HATE to exercise. I also have bad lower back issues - bought the exercise ball, and that is a tremendous help with the situps!! Now what can I do to kick my brain into accepting...

I WILL - - I MUST do something!!!

that is all there is to it.. to be fit and healthy I HAVE to commit, not whine... just DO IT.. SUCK IT UP!! So starting very very slowly this time. Doing only those silly exercizes - like 'suck in that gut and hold it...count to 5" everywhere and anytime, you can do that!! And wasnt it UM who said do the butt squeeze too?

and while I do laundry, I reach behind my back and exercise those upper arms!!

and then reach up and bend to the side and do those side waist whitllers - they make a difference!!

Start slow. for me. I've jumped in both barrels gung ho, and then quit. Always something better to do, or more pressing.. but I can find 15 min. EVEN if it means, while I'm watching aTV show, get up and start marching in place for just 15 min. That's it. That's all I can do, then that's what I'm going to do.

Do check out the library. You can rent Tae Bo and Walk Away the Pounds videos and dvd's there - (along with a wealth of other exercise stuff!!) Then if you find one that you can work with - you can buy it!! (probably cheap on ebay!! )

I know many many people on other message boards all feel success when they do the Walk Away the Pounds (WATP) I bought it.. got bored... but I try and use that philosphy while watching "my shows"...

oh, and another easy 'trick'... everywhere you walk - stand up straight, pull your shoulders BACK!!

Yep, simple, yet I catch myself "stooping" way too much!! How about you???

Come on Bee - we're with you, we're grabbing onto to you and pulling you in - come play with us!!!

 

[Bee]

Sandy.

I promise to come play with you. I just dont know what day that will be.. SOON I promise..



Okay, my name is Belinda.. but my friends call me Bee.. So, now you know a little more about me.. lol.

 

[aries1980]

Morning Peeps!!

I'm sick so I'm drinking the water and try to really force myself to eat. Eating all week was a little tough like I said I used to only eat one meal a day. Well now with this terrible head cold I dont feel like eating at all. One because I cant breathe and two everything tastes like nothing. Well Im going to get some meds!! I'll be on all day, its a slow one today.

 

[UtahMama]

Okay! Know how satisfying it is when you accomplish something you DIDN'T WANT TO DO?????

I did it!

SOOOo proud of myself! The leader of the aerobics class is GOOD! Holy CoW!
Even with my "modifications", I got my bum kicked but good! I'll be feeling it later!

Ok, off to work on my TR!

 

[monymony3471]

Okay! Know how satisfying it is when you accomplish something you DIDN'T WANT TO DO?????

I did it!

SOOOo proud of myself! The leader of the aerobics class is GOOD! Holy CoW!
Even with my "modifications", I got my bum kicked but good! I'll be feeling it later!

Ok, off to work on my TR!

 

[aries1980]

Ok this may be really long or multiple posts. Im reading the Biggest Loser cookbook and thought would share what I am discovering so here lets go:


Boston Cream Peanut Butter Breakfast Banana Split

1 small ripe banana (about 6" long) peeled and halved lenght wise

1 tablespoon reduced fat peanut butter

1/3 cup low fat boston cream pie flavored yogurt

2 tablespoons crunchy high fiber cereal (such as grape nuts)

Place banana halves in a small banana split dish or shallow bowl or dish with the cut sides facing inward. Spread peanut butter evenly on the open part of the banana. Spoon yogurt in the middle top with the ceral. Serve immdiately.

Makes one serving

per serving:294 calories 8g protein 53g carbohydrates
7g fat (2g saturated) 3mg cholesterol 5g fiber 241mg sodium

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Mango Strawberry Breakfast Sundae

1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries

1/2 cup mango chopped

1/4 cup orange juice (preferabbly fresh squeezed)

4 ice cubes

1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)

1/4 cup crunchy high fiber cereal (such as grape nuts)

In a Blender combine the strawberries, mango, juice, and ice. On high speed, blend until the mixture is almost smooth with a consistency somewhere between a slush and a sorbet. Pour into a cereal bowl or tall glass. Stir in honey and top with honey. Serve Imediately.

Makes one serving

per serving: 238 calories 5g protein 58 carbohydrates 1g fat
0mg cholestrol 7g fiber 182mg sodium

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Warm Pumpkin Pie Cream of Wheat

1/4 cup canned pumpkin

2 packets(.o35 ounce each) sugar subsititute (such as splenda)

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of gorund ginger or to taste

Pinch of ground cloves or to taste

pinch of salt

1 packet (1 ounce) instant Cream of Wheat cereal

2/3 cup boiling water

1 tablespoon crunchy high fiber cereal (such as Grape nuts)

In Microwaveable serving bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar substitute, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Stir to mix. Microwave on low power, checkin every 15 seconds, for 30 to 45 seconds, or until warm.

In a serving bowl stir together the cream of wheat and boiling water. Stir in the pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle the crunchy cereal on top, if desired.

Makes one serving

Per serving: 121 calories 4g protein 24g carbohydrates trace fat 0mg cholesterol 4g fiber 319mg sodium


Ok Ladies the baby is awake so thats it for now!!! I will try to post three recipes at a time.

 

[spongemommie05]

hello all, i am the biggest looser today i did not go to aerobics this morning and my back is killing me i will probably be heading upstairs to take my drugs and sleep the rest of the day. i keep telling myself that i will go to the gym tonight but i may just die for today (oh well tommorow is a new day! maybe this is my bodies way of saying you worked yourself to hard last week (which by the way i rocked )well i just wanted to check in and say

HELLO! and keep on slimmin, keep on slimmin ! i will check back later hopefully after a lil rest i will feel better. Thanks UtahM for the pep talk on the phone this morning i really needed it Much Love Your Way

 

[spongemommie05]

Ok this may be really long or multiple posts. Im reading the Biggest Loser cookbook and thought would share what I am discovering so here lets go:


Boston Cream Peanut Butter Breakfast Banana Split

1 small ripe banana (about 6" long) peeled and halved lenght wise

1 tablespoon reduced fat peanut butter

1/3 cup low fat boston cream pie flavored yogurt

2 tablespoons crunchy high fiber cereal (such as grape nuts)

Place banana halves in a small banana split dish or shallow bowl or dish with the cut sides facing inward. Spread peanut butter evenly on the open part of the banana. Spoon yogurt in the middle top with the ceral. Serve immdiately.

Makes one serving

per serving:294 calories 8g protein 53g carbohydrates
7g fat (2g saturated) 3mg cholesterol 5g fiber 241mg sodium

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Mango Strawberry Breakfast Sundae

1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries

1/2 cup mango chopped

1/4 cup orange juice (preferabbly fresh squeezed)

4 ice cubes

1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)

1/4 cup crunchy high fiber cereal (such as grape nuts)

In a Blender combine the strawberries, mango, juice, and ice. On high speed, blend until the mixture is almost smooth with a consistency somewhere between a slush and a sorbet. Pour into a cereal bowl or tall glass. Stir in honey and top with honey. Serve Imediately.

Makes one serving

per serving: 238 calories 5g protein 58 carbohydrates 1g fat
0mg cholestrol 7g fiber 182mg sodium

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Warm Pumpkin Pie Cream of Wheat

1/4 cup canned pumpkin

2 packets(.o35 ounce each) sugar subsititute (such as splenda)

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of gorund ginger or to taste

Pinch of ground cloves or to taste

pinch of salt

1 packet (1 ounce) instant Cream of Wheat cereal

2/3 cup boiling water

1 tablespoon crunchy high fiber cereal (such as Grape nuts)

In Microwaveable serving bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar substitute, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Stir to mix. Microwave on low power, checkin every 15 seconds, for 30 to 45 seconds, or until warm.

In a serving bowl stir together the cream of wheat and boiling water. Stir in the pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle the crunchy cereal on top, if desired.

Makes one serving

Per serving: 121 calories 4g protein 24g carbohydrates trace fat 0mg cholesterol 4g fiber 319mg sodium


Ok Ladies the baby is awake so thats it for now!!! I will try to post three recipes at a time.

wow! those recipes sound so good too bad i am allergic to all fruit except apples so eat some and think of me

 

[aries1980]

wow! those recipes sound so good too bad i am allergic to all fruit except apples so eat some and think of me

I will posting more... so I hope the next set works for you.. Sorry Hun.


Hope your all having good days

 

[eeyore45]

Thanks Aries,
I saw that book at Target, but decided to check and see if I could get it at the library!!!

AWESOME!!

I'm really hungry!! Must get in the car and head to the library!!

 

[aries1980]

Thanks Aries,
I saw that book at Target, but decided to check and see if I could get it at the library!!!

AWESOME!!

I'm really hungry!! Must get in the car and head to the library!!

Thats where I got it from was the library and Im typing and photo copying it... Or i might break down and buy it on amazon its only $8

 

[honeymo78]

Ugh, today is going by so slowly. I’m ready to go home right now but I’ve still got another hour and a half before I can leave. I have managed not to snack on anything though. I had my bagel and preserves for breakfast and Chinese for lunch. I’m looking forward to my walk tonight since I have a really good book to read but I’ll make myself put some clothes in the washer before I get on the treadmill, otherwise the wash will never get done. DH said we could go to Atlantic City on Wednesday night before heading to my mom’s house on Thursday if we could get a free room for the night. Well I booked a room and invited my mom to join us for the night. I never seem to eat much when I’m at the casino so that will probably be a good thing going into turkey day. I also like to bring my own bottled water since the bottles they give you are so tiny when you order from the wandering waitresses. We are trying out a new casino since the one we usually go to was booked. It should be a nice change of scenery and I don’t care which one we go to – they all have penny slots (that’s all I’m willing to spend).

Keep up the good work everyone.

 

[BONITATIME]

Those recipies look great.

What does boston cream pie flavored yogurt taste like as it sounds yummy.

I was good yesterday and have been good today but it is so hard. Something sweet would really help I will be buying the ingredients tomorrow to make Mango Strawberry Breakfast Sundae
Thanks for sharing these with us. I am looking forward to the next set.

 

[UtahMama]

hello all, i am the biggest looser today i did not go to aerobics this morning and my back is killing me i will probably be heading upstairs to take my drugs and sleep the rest of the day. i keep telling myself that i will go to the gym tonight but i may just die for today (oh well tommorow is a new day! maybe this is my bodies way of saying you worked yourself to hard last week (which by the way i rocked )well i just wanted to check in and say

HELLO! and keep on slimmin, keep on slimmin ! i will check back later hopefully after a lil rest i will feel better. Thanks UtahM for the pep talk on the phone this morning i really needed it Much Love Your Way

Ok, ONE free pass, MISSY! LOL!!!

Wednesday and Friday are still ON dispite T-giving! Hope you'll feel better by then! We can always dope you up on pain meds. combined with dietPepsi .That'll work for the pain. NOT!

I hope your blah's and pain are better!

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Reading thru the days posts it seems like you guys are doing very well at staying motivated! Spongie, I sure hope you're feeling better, I know UM is lookin to keep her aerobics buddy!

Aries thanks for sharing all those yum yum recipes!
I'll have to try a couple of them as a treat.

KAT - I feel for you, what a bugger that family just can't learn to get along! Hang in there and try and have a good visit with them!

Bee - we're not gonna push you, but I'm letting you know I'm waiting for you to jump on board with us soon!!

Sorry If I forgot anyone (and I'm sure I did, this thread is so fast I can hardly keep up)

I'm doing real good with my eating and water drinking, but these last 2 days I'm having a motivational lapse where it comes to the exercise. I just don't want to, and nothing I tell myself is working!
I wonder if it's the worry stress of T'giving, or worse yet stress that my disney vaca has the possibility of sabotoge that awaiting me there?

I know, I know, I know, get off of here and get off my butt and go do some exercise!

I'm going..........................................................

 

[dismom9761]

Just a quick check in-sounds like everyone is doing sooo well.I am sore tonight because I did tae bo this morning.Ouch!!but I DID IT.

B-forgot to eat.
S-sliced turkey
L-Lean cuisine
S-orange and string cheese
D-chili made with deer meat

Spongemommie,thanks for the recipes.I am going to try to get my book of weight watchers recipes out tonight.I really want something sweet right now.Just thought I would add that.

 

[aries1980]

Those recipies look great.

What does boston cream pie flavored yogurt taste like as it sounds yummy.

I was good yesterday and have been good today but it is so hard. Something sweet would really help I will be buying the ingredients tomorrow to make Mango Strawberry Breakfast Sundae
Thanks for sharing these with us. I am looking forward to the next set.

Ever have a eclair it taste like that!! Best way to describe it

 

[aries1980]

working on some more water blahhhhhh........ I had lemon chicken for dinner that I will post the recipe for it was delicious and not a lot of calories either

got my snack ready to eat and then 2 more hours before i can go to bed then LOL

 

[honeymo78]

Just popping in to let you know that 2 loads of laundry are done, 1 mile of walking is done, and I only had 1 helping of pierogis and kielbasa.