~DISappearing PEEPS~Vol. IV Come Play With Us!!!!!

[dwheatl]

I also have a question. I'm trying to ditch the ranch dressing for my salads, even though I use fat free I'd like to find something healthier to cover it with. Is there anything that you all use on your salads? I usually put nuts on it and it really helps the flavor but I want some kind of liquid because it gets really dry to me if I don't cover it with anything. I've heard of people using lemon juice, I might have to try that.

I like salsa on my salad. I especially like the southwest one. It has black beans and corn in it, but not enough to bump up the calories.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi everyone!

So glad to see how much busier the thread has got!

A HUGE welcome to the new peeps that have joined us!

Dawn - Good luck and fingers crossed for trying for a baby! How exciting!

Salad dressing - Im not a *huge* fan of too much salad dressing, I find it gets a bit blah after a while! Fruit in the salad is a great idea, I love chopped up apples and grapes in mine.
FlameGirl - the fork idea is a fab one, I do like a little bit of dressing but not poured all over the top, so I think i'll try this one!

Lynda - Great to see you back here!

Everyone - Hi

Busy today so off I go, hope everyone has a great day!

 

[solar]

I found a Kraft light - Parmesan Asiago (?)-- it's about 35 calories per serving - and has excellent flavor

What I do so I don't use a lot is one of two things...

1. put it aside (measured out) and dip my fork tines in it a little bit before stabbing my salad so I use less dressing - works great (like Flamegirl mentions, I do this too)

2. or I put my salad in a bowl with a lid first - measure out the dressing, put it on, pop a lid on - shake it up really good, and the dressing covers everything, without using too much. <--- love doing it this way

 

[LMO429]

I am starting today the 30 day making the cut by jillian michaels...we shall see how this goes..Im awful at sticking to these kind of things but I am looking for a challenge

 

[Wonders10]

Hi peeps!

For salad I have to admit I like dressing and usually a good amount of it but I do love kens light Asian sesame dressing. A little goes a long way and it's low in cals.

In other news, I got the job. Turns out it will be after school mon-thurs. Hopefully the extra money will make it worth my while. Part of it is just supervising so that's not too bad.

Today is part 1 of my evaluation. To say I'm nervous is an understatement. I hate being critiqued. Send more good thoughts!

Foodwise I'm doing okay. No stops at the drive thrus yesterday and I've been making good lunches and dinners. Really hoping to see a loss this Friday.

 

[punkin413]

I eat a lot of salads, and I've learned a few tricks. The first trick is to leave the dressing on the side, and just dip your fork into it a little bit (obviously this really only works for creamy dressings like Caesar or ranch) - I find I probably use 1/10th of what I'd normally dress my salads in.

i do this, too! especially in restaurants. i always ask for the dressing on the side and just dip my fork in it before i put the actual salad on the fork. it's a great way to cut back!

Dawn - Good luck and fingers crossed for trying for a baby! How exciting!

thanks!

In other news, I got the job. Turns out it will be after school mon-thurs. Hopefully the extra money will make it worth my while. Part of it is just supervising so that's not too bad.

Today is part 1 of my evaluation. To say I'm nervous is an understatement. I hate being critiqued. Send more good thoughts!

congrats on the job! obviously i just joined back up here but whatever it is, i'm sure you are thrilled! and good luck with your evaluation.

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Wow, this thread is hopping again! Great to see!

thanks for encouraging me to come back over here. yeah, we finally broke down and decided it was time. we've been married for 7 years so i'm sure everyone will be thrilled that we are trying. we haven't told my parents yet because i want to surprise them. so keep your fingers crossed for us!

Good luck! And you made a very smart move by not telling the parents yet. We made the mistake of telling my inlaws, thinking then they'd back off of the constant badgering a bit. It only made it worse! Now if we eat dinner with them, and my wife only drinks soda, it's "do you have something to tell us". Same if she is feeling sick or just tired. What a pain...

Hi peeps!

For salad I have to admit I like dressing and usually a good amount of it but I do love kens light Asian sesame dressing. A little goes a long way and it's low in cals.

In other news, I got the job. Turns out it will be after school mon-thurs. Hopefully the extra money will make it worth my while. Part of it is just supervising so that's not too bad.

Today is part 1 of my evaluation. To say I'm nervous is an understatement. I hate being critiqued. Send more good thoughts!

Foodwise I'm doing okay. No stops at the drive thrus yesterday and I've been making good lunches and dinners. Really hoping to see a loss this Friday.

Ditto on the salad! We like the Just 2 Good dressing. Since I measure out EVERYTHING I eat, I make sure I only have one serving of lettuce, one serving of whatever we put on the salad (typically some sort of grilled chicken) and one serving -- two tablespoons -- of the dressing. And congrats on the job!

I hate how early it gets dark now. I get home from work at 4:30, and only have an hour get the dog out to do her business, change my clothes, and get her out and back from a walk before it gets dark at 5:30. I'm doing good otherwise. I came down with a flu this past weekend, and am finally feeling close to normal. Unfortunately, that meant no exercise until last night, so we'll see how my scale treats me this Friday.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Hello my friends - remember me

Most of you might know because of facebook but I wanted to tell you here for those who didn't know. My mom has been sick with pancreatic cancer since January '09 and on Oct 27th passed away peacefully while I was holding her hand. I need to come back here and get back on track because believe me it's not been an easy 10 months.

I am going to start exercising next week and then my eating as well. I will say one thing I have been good at was drinking my water so that's a plus right.

I didn't read the 10 pages that I was behind in but I'm back.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hello my friends - remember me

Most of you might know because of facebook but I wanted to tell you here for those who didn't know. My mom has been sick with pancreatic cancer since January '09 and on Oct 27th passed away peacefully while I was holding her hand. I need to come back here and get back on track because believe me it's not been an easy 10 months.

I am going to start exercising next week and then my eating as well. I will say one thing I have been good at was drinking my water so that's a plus right.

I didn't read the 10 pages that I was behind in but I'm back.

Welcome back Laura. I did see the news on facebook, and ive been thinking about you

Drinking your water is a HUGE plus. Thats one thing I can't get right no matter how much I try. The way I see it is one thing at a time right? You've got one thing down already so the rest will follow when you are ready.

Hi everyone

 

[LMO429]

Hello my friends - remember me

Most of you might know because of facebook but I wanted to tell you here for those who didn't know. My mom has been sick with pancreatic cancer since January '09 and on Oct 27th passed away peacefully while I was holding her hand. I need to come back here and get back on track because believe me it's not been an easy 10 months.

I am going to start exercising next week and then my eating as well. I will say one thing I have been good at was drinking my water so that's a plus right.

I didn't read the 10 pages that I was behind in but I'm back.

Hi laura! welcome back you were missed. I read about your mom on facebook my thoughts are truly with you.

Good call on the water. I have been drinking so much of it today I almost didnt make it home in time

 

[natale1980]

I started the Couch to 5k today!
This seems like good thread to be a part of! I'm going to need all the help I can get. I actually started posting videos on youtube to try and stay accountable!
Check it out if you want ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2HsmpT7pbc (not the cutest video of me... but oh well)

I'm signed up for the Family fun run 5k in EPCOT in January.
Also losing weight before all our Disney Pictures is motivation.

-nat

 

[punkin413]

third day in a row i've gone on a run!

Good luck! And you made a very smart move by not telling the parents yet. We made the mistake of telling my inlaws, thinking then they'd back off of the constant badgering a bit. It only made it worse! Now if we eat dinner with them, and my wife only drinks soda, it's "do you have something to tell us". Same if she is feeling sick or just tired. What a pain...

hey, aaron! nice to see you! ray actually has told his parents - he told them before we officially started trying. i could've killed him because i don't want any pressure, but they've been WAY better than expected. his stepdad has only said something once to me and his mom gave him the evil eye when he did. so i'm assuming ray told her that i didn't want to hear it come up a lot in conversation!

Hello my friends - remember me

Most of you might know because of facebook but I wanted to tell you here for those who didn't know. My mom has been sick with pancreatic cancer since January '09 and on Oct 27th passed away peacefully while I was holding her hand. I need to come back here and get back on track because believe me it's not been an easy 10 months.

hey, laura! so i'm assuming that pretty lady on your facebook picture is your mom? i saw that but i missed the post on facebook about it. i'm so, so sorry. you will be in my prayers. wish i could give you a real hug!

I started the Couch to 5k today!
This seems like good thread to be a part of! I'm going to need all the help I can get. I actually started posting videos on youtube to try and stay accountable!
Check it out if you want ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2HsmpT7pbc (not the cutest video of me... but oh well)

I'm signed up for the Family fun run 5k in EPCOT in January.
Also losing weight before all our Disney Pictures is motivation.

-nat

congrats! and good luck!!! your kids are adorable.

 

[solar]

Nat congratulations on starting the c25k - i'm currently working on week 3 right now and also chose a Disney race for motivation

 

[LMO429]

I started the Couch to 5k today!
This seems like good thread to be a part of! I'm going to need all the help I can get. I actually started posting videos on youtube to try and stay accountable!
Check it out if you want ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2HsmpT7pbc (not the cutest video of me... but oh well)

I'm signed up for the Family fun run 5k in EPCOT in January.
Also losing weight before all our Disney Pictures is motivation.

-nat

Congratulations on starting couch to 5k! We will be here for support welcome to the Peeps!!!

 

[Wonders10]

Hi Peeps!

Laura - So sorry about your mom. Saying a prayer for you and your family as we speak. It seems like pancreatic cancer has become a lot more common these days? Hate it. My father also passed away from cancer in January 2008. Began in stomach but eventually spread to pretty much all of his vital organs.

I almost attempted the Couch to 5K program a couple years ago. But with my ankle (I broke it in high school badly, had surgery to put in plates and screws, etc.) I just can't really handle running. Hurts to much for days after.

My observation/evaluation went well I guess. I still have not heard feedback from her on how I did, but my formal observation (the one that really counts) is in 2 weeks so I will hear by then so I know what to "improve on". And started job #2 yesterday...not bad so far. Although it is really strange to come home so much later than I usually do. I'm so used to getting home a little after 3 (love working in a school!) and now I'm getting home around 5 or 6 depending on the day. I think I'm going to be having some interesting and more demanding clients coming up though. But the extra money will be really really nice. I'm drowning in student loan debt so this will help.

My disney trip is in 2 weeks! (plug my pre-trip report here - see siggie!). SOOOOOO excited and now that I've been so busy and stressed, this will be a much needed trip!

I need to confess that I went to McD's for dinner tonight. Although my stomach is punishing me now for it since I haven't that sort of food in awhile. I've still been really good about having balanced breakfasts and lunches and I'm not letting this slip up get the best of me. I'm right back on the wagon. Now that I know what my new work schedule will be, I'll be able to plan meals and snacks better so I don't make stupid choices like tonight.

 

[LMO429]

Hi Peeps!

Laura - So sorry about your mom. Saying a prayer for you and your family as we speak. It seems like pancreatic cancer has become a lot more common these days? Hate it. My father also passed away from cancer in January 2008. Began in stomach but eventually spread to pretty much all of his vital organs.

I almost attempted the Couch to 5K program a couple years ago. But with my ankle (I broke it in high school badly, had surgery to put in plates and screws, etc.) I just can't really handle running. Hurts to much for days after.

My observation/evaluation went well I guess. I still have not heard feedback from her on how I did, but my formal observation (the one that really counts) is in 2 weeks so I will hear by then so I know what to "improve on". And started job #2 yesterday...not bad so far. Although it is really strange to come home so much later than I usually do. I'm so used to getting home a little after 3 (love working in a school!) and now I'm getting home around 5 or 6 depending on the day. I think I'm going to be having some interesting and more demanding clients coming up though. But the extra money will be really really nice. I'm drowning in student loan debt so this will help.

My disney trip is in 2 weeks! (plug my pre-trip report here - see siggie!). SOOOOOO excited and now that I've been so busy and stressed, this will be a much needed trip!

I need to confess that I went to McD's for dinner tonight. Although my stomach is punishing me now for it since I haven't that sort of food in awhile. I've still been really good about having balanced breakfasts and lunches and I'm not letting this slip up get the best of me. I'm right back on the wagon. Now that I know what my new work schedule will be, I'll be able to plan meals and snacks better so I don't make stupid choices like tonight.

Great mind set! Keep up the good work ..big deal you ate mcdonalds! I hope you enjoyed it! Yum!

 

[FlameGirl]

Laura --

You don't know me at all, but I'm really sorry to hear of your mother. That must have been (and is still) so hard on you. My best friend has a terminal brain tumor and she has already lived longer than the doctors told her she could expect to. Cancer sucks. Hugs.

On a totally different note, my daughter's state fair is this week, and she was tasked with a huge report and making a giant cookie in the shape of Washington state that is to be decorated with icing and candy. No problem for me...I'm not a dessert gal. However, we have to transport the giant cookie (it's like 12 x 18) to school on Friday without it falling apart, so I had the bright idea of stopping into my favorite neighborhood pizza place and asking them for a box. We walked in I was like that shark Bruce from Finding Nemo when he smells blood...seriously. I guess I'm missing pizza.

I behaved myself though.

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.

 

[dwheatl]

Hello my friends - remember me

Most of you might know because of facebook but I wanted to tell you here for those who didn't know. My mom has been sick with pancreatic cancer since January '09 and on Oct 27th passed away peacefully while I was holding her hand. I need to come back here and get back on track because believe me it's not been an easy 10 months.

I am going to start exercising next week and then my eating as well. I will say one thing I have been good at was drinking my water so that's a plus right.

I didn't read the 10 pages that I was behind in but I'm back.

Big hugs, Laura. And good for you for holding onto the water habit.

My observation/evaluation went well I guess. I still have not heard feedback from her on how I did, but my formal observation (the one that really counts) is in 2 weeks so I will hear by then so I know what to "improve on". And started job #2 yesterday...not bad so far. Although it is really strange to come home so much later than I usually do. I'm so used to getting home a little after 3 (love working in a school!) and now I'm getting home around 5 or 6 depending on the day.

That's one of the things I miss about being a specialist (I used to be the librarian at my school and 2 others). If I worked until 5, that was a late night. Now that I'm in the classroom, I often work 11 hour days. Anyway, good luck with the new job #2 and the formal eval.

On a totally different note, my daughter's state fair is this week, and she was tasked with a huge report and making a giant cookie in the shape of Washington state that is to be decorated with icing and candy. No problem for me...I'm not a dessert gal. However, we have to transport the giant cookie (it's like 12 x 18) to school on Friday without it falling apart, so I had the bright idea of stopping into my favorite neighborhood pizza place and asking them for a box. We walked in I was like that shark Bruce from Finding Nemo when he smells blood...seriously. I guess I'm missing pizza.

I behaved myself though.

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.

Our office staff was having pizza today, and it got to me. I had a Lean Pocket 4 cheese pizza w/ some spaghetti sauce on top for dinner tonight. 6 pts on WW, and it helped me beat the craving. I know it's not haute cuisine, but for me, it solves the problem of not going back for another piece (or 3).

 

[lovealldisney]

Hello my friends - remember me

Most of you might know because of facebook but I wanted to tell you here for those who didn't know. My mom has been sick with pancreatic cancer since January '09 and on Oct 27th passed away peacefully while I was holding her hand. I need to come back here and get back on track because believe me it's not been an easy 10 months.

I am going to start exercising next week and then my eating as well. I will say one thing I have been good at was drinking my water so that's a plus right.

I didn't read the 10 pages that I was behind in but I'm back.

Oh Laura I am so sorry about your mom. I wish I could give you a real hug! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Losing a parent isn't easy. Trust me I know. I lost both mine so I know what you're going through. I lost my mom when I was 22, 9 months before my wedding. It was the hardest time of my life. You'll pull through if you need to talk just PM me.


On another note I forgot to post my weight loss. I weigh in on Tues. at WW I am down another -1.8 I am so happy! I have lost a total now of 8lbs!

I noticed that on some of your replies that you guys have multi quoted from several different posts. Can some one tell me how to do this? (yes I am computer challanged )

 

[::Snow_White::]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I love the idea of salsa, I'll have to try it out next time!

Very sorry about your mom, Laura.

Going pretty good so far, I looked up the resturant I went to before I went and ordered something way healthier. I can't believe most of resturant food is over 1000 calories, that's insane! I picked out a chicken pita with onions and a ceasar salad side instead of fries and a water.

I've managed to keep myself from reaching to the chocolate every night! I don't know if I read this here or on sparkpeople, but everynight I fill up a water bottle and take some grapes that I put in the freezer and drop them into my bottle. Around 8-9 PM I do this and that way I have to drink all my water before I can have the grapes and they're sweet so it's subsituting for my chocolate. It's working out great.
I eat dark chocolate but I was overloading, so I'll still have 2 or 3 on the weekend.

Hope everyone has a great day!