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

[LMO429]

Is this still going? I joined weight watchers yesterday and need tons of support!!!
Happy New Year everyone. Hope everyone is doing well. Anyone willing to revive this thread with me?

I'm still around on this thread..I re-joined weight watchers yesterday as well and I have been checking out this thread (which has little activity) and the weight watchers chat thread for support. I will keep posting here as long as everyone else does..Peeps forever!

Monica - It's not as hopping as it used to be. I come on every once in awhile to check in. I will say though this my year!

I have had enough of myself not being healthy. I started to walk. It walked 19 minutes on Sat and 20 minutes on Sun, of course today I'm sick (my DS11 just cam down with the flu) The pedi did a nasal swab and tested it right in the office and it came back positive for the flu. He's feeling a bit better today but I'm of course sick, no fever but I'm all stuffy and I'm sneezing every two seconds. I'm still going to try to walk today even if it's just in my driveway for 10 minutes. As far as food goes, I'm doing well, since Saturday but today I can't taste anything so it's just going to be chicken soup for me.

Can anyone give me any ideas for dinner that EVERYONE in my house will like.

Happy New Year to my peeps!

I think something everyone might like is healthy fried chicken with panko bread crumbs..It's super simple and tastes great

all you need is chicken breast...I dip the chicken breast in fat free plain yogurt first then dip the chicken in panko bread crumbs and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. its simple and tastes great

I know you have children you can cut them up into bit site chicken nuggest and have them dip them in ketchup.


check out www.skinnytaste.com

great weight watcher recipes

 

[monymony3471]

I have more time during the day to check in. I only have 2 evening classes and 2 on line classes that start next week. I will have to rely on you all to help keep me straight.

I am no good at this, but I have a good attitude.

Laura, sorry about the sickies. I started to take a multi vitamin, because I will be you in two weeks, never fails when I try to eat healthy and exercise.

My son got some disturbing news from his dr. His blood pressure is way high for his age, he is pretty heavy, and his eating habits are horrible. So I figured I have to lead by example. He is the reason I can't fail!

She even said kids don't usually recover from a heart attack. Huge wake up call.

So he is following what I hope is a low sodium and sugar diet. We are trying to make the best choices for him and so far he is being more aggreable about it. He has been so stubborn in the past, maybe he was awakened by her concern.

 

[MJMouse]

I'll jump back in! I'm a "Peep" of old... been away for about two years (and my waist line shows it). I've gained back all but 30 lbs of my original loss and want to get back on track - I really probably need to lose about 95 lbs from where I am right now, but I'm taking this one goal at a time. My current goal is 15 lbs.

I remember how much this group helped me... the ideas, the accountability, the comraderie, the fun!... and am hoping to jump back in and maybe help a few peeps along the way.

Celebrations: I got married in October to a wonderful, sweet, and supportive man!

Goals: Lose 15 lbs by 1 March. Start working on an addition to our family.

Challenges: I got married... we are good for each other in many ways, but it's too easy to eat the bad stuff when he's around! I work, a lot, at a desk job which doesn't leave much time for exercise or cooking healthy food. We go out to eat way too much! I sprained my ankle on Christmas and it hasn't completely healed yet.

The plan:

1. Average 1600 calories per day.
2. Allow one meal per week with no restrictions.
3. Exercise at least 30 minutes per day, everyday.

I will add some things as I go along, but I think this is the best start I can make!

Who else wants to join?

 

[LMO429]

I have more time during the day to check in. I only have 2 evening classes and 2 on line classes that start next week. I will have to rely on you all to help keep me straight.

I am no good at this, but I have a good attitude.

Laura, sorry about the sickies. I started to take a multi vitamin, because I will be you in two weeks, never fails when I try to eat healthy and exercise.

My son got some disturbing news from his dr. His blood pressure is way high for his age, he is pretty heavy, and his eating habits are horrible. So I figured I have to lead by example. He is the reason I can't fail!

She even said kids don't usually recover from a heart attack. Huge wake up call.

So he is following what I hope is a low sodium and sugar diet. We are trying to make the best choices for him and so far he is being more aggreable about it. He has been so stubborn in the past, maybe he was awakened by her concern.

All you can do is do what you plan on doing. How old is your son? Here is a link for recipes for children food that are fun and healthy

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Top-10-Recipes/Top-10-Healthy-Recipes-for-Kids

I'll jump back in! I'm a "Peep" of old... been away for about two years (and my waist line shows it). I've gained back all but 30 lbs of my original loss and want to get back on track - I really probably need to lose about 95 lbs from where I am right now, but I'm taking this one goal at a time. My current goal is 15 lbs.

I remember how much this group helped me... the ideas, the accountability, the comraderie, the fun!... and am hoping to jump back in and maybe help a few peeps along the way.

Celebrations: I got married in October to a wonderful, sweet, and supportive man!

Goals: Lose 15 lbs by 1 March. Start working on an addition to our family.

Challenges: I got married... we are good for each other in many ways, but it's too easy to eat the bad stuff when he's around! I work, a lot, at a desk job which doesn't leave much time for exercise or cooking healthy food. We go out to eat way too much! I sprained my ankle on Christmas and it hasn't completely healed yet.

The plan:

1. Average 1600 calories per day.
2. Allow one meal per week with no restrictions.
3. Exercise at least 30 minutes per day, everyday.

I will add some things as I go along, but I think this is the best start I can make!


WELCOME BACK! Sounds like a great plan

What was the old motto around here again..I think it was "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE!"

we are here for you
Who else wants to join?

 

[DisneyLaura]

Lauren thanks for the chicken recipe - we love panko bread crumbs here but I have never used yogurt, can't wait to try that. Thanks also for the site for more recipes.

Monica - What woke me up was we just went to Disney in Nov/Dec and I was so worried about not being able to fit on ride and that stinks. I did go on a lot of rides this time around than when we went in April but I was still worried. I don't want to worry that way anymore. I might not make my goal weight by the end of the year but I will be a lot closer than I am now.

MJMouse - congrats on the wedding and I'm with you.

 

[LMO429]

Lauren thanks for the chicken recipe - we love panko bread crumbs here but I have never used yogurt, can't wait to try that. Thanks also for the site for more recipes.

Monica - What woke me up was we just went to Disney in Nov/Dec and I was so worried about not being able to fit on ride and that stinks. I did go on a lot of rides this time around than when we went in April but I was still worried. I don't want to worry that way anymore. I might not make my goal weight by the end of the year but I will be a lot closer than I am now.

MJMouse - congrats on the wedding and I'm with you.

Here is the link from the official recipe:

http://www.dietsinreview.com/recipes/winning-fried-chicken/

Many times I do not have oregano or thyme leaves and do not use it so dont worry if you dont have that in the house:

 

[AnnNan]

I'm still around on this thread. I will keep posting here as long as everyone else does..Peeps forever!

I think something everyone might like is healthy fried chicken with panko bread crumbs..It's super simple and tastes great

all you need is chicken breast...I dip the chicken breast in fat free plain yogurt first then dip the chicken in panko bread crumbs and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. its simple and tastes

sounds yummy - I love fried chicken!

I will say though this my year. I'm still going to try to walk today even if it's just in my driveway for 10 minutes.
Happy New Year to my peeps!

Sounds like a great plan! I started back last week exercising - only got a couple of workouts in but better than nothing.

 

[MJMouse]

WELCOME BACK! Sounds like a great plan

What was the old motto around here again..I think it was "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE!"

Thanks! I do remember that - and am trying to make it my motto again. The real goal is to get healthier and that takes work! I had a pretty good plan that worked before... I just have to get back on the wagon!

MJMouse - congrats on the wedding and I'm with you.

Thank you! Hope you are feeling some better.

 

[AnnNan]

Is this still going? I joined weight watchers yesterday and need tons of support!!!
Happy New Year everyone. Hope everyone is doing well. Anyone willing to revive this thread with me?

Welcome back Monica & MJ! I remember you both. I wish I could say I have had some great victory this year, and I really haven't except I haven't given up! And I didn't gain weight through the holiday season even though I exercised very little. I'm back at it - committed to walking several days a week. I probably have a hundred or more pounds to lose, but I have found that every ten or fifteen pounds makes a difference! So I'll start with a goal of fifteen pounds and see what happens in the next few months.

I do have a Disneyland trip planned for March so if I could lose the first fifteen pounds before then I would be thrilled. It is about ten weeks so I hope it's possible!

I am excited to feel like I'm picking up where I left off instead of starting over - tho this is definitely a good time for either one!

 

[Wonders10]

Good Morning Peeps!

2010 was definitely not my year for weight loss and half the time I wasn't even trying so I can't get too mad at myself about it I guess. But 2011 is it. I was looking through old photo albums and stumbled across some pictures from college (the pics were from about 10 years ago). Obviously, I know that I will never look the same at 30 as I did at 20, BUT I looked so thin and I remember thinking I was a whale back then. I was probably a size 12/Large but I was relatively fit as well so I had a flat stomach, no double chin and definition in my legs. I cut a picture of my that I particularly like and put it on my fridge to remind me that I was thinner before and will be again.

Tomorrow is back to work/school for me. Sort of dreading it - lots of meetings the next 2 weeks and I hate getting back to the grind after having 2 weeks off. But I'm also looking forward to a fresh start. I don't have any Disney trips planned, despite my siggie. I thought we'd be doing a big trip this summer but we are going to do something smaller. I'm toying with the idea of going up for a night or two during my spring break though, solo, just to get my fix. But we shall see...

Glad to see more peeps around, good luck getting back on track and I hope the sick peeps feel better soon (I'm just getting over sinusitis - not fun).

 

[HockeyKat]

I'm here! 2010 was a total fail. I lost weight and then put it all back on.

2011 is the year I am going to really try to figure out a way to stay healthy and keep weight off, or at least I sure hope so.


Nice to see everyone back!!

 

[monymony3471]

Celebrations: I got married in October to a wonderful, sweet, and supportive man!

Goals: Lose 15 lbs by 1 March. Start working on an addition to our family.

Challenges: I got married... we are good for each other in many ways, but it's too easy to eat the bad stuff when he's around! I work, a lot, at a desk job which doesn't leave much time for exercise or cooking healthy food. We go out to eat way too much! I sprained my ankle on Christmas and it hasn't completely healed yet.

Who else wants to join?

Congratulations! That is worth celebrating. I know what you mean, Tim and I can eat unhealthy and not bat an eye, but when we are doing healthy together, we just click and it helps us to be more accountable. He always says to me, if you don't cook healthy, I can't do it without you.

All you can do is do what you plan on doing. How old is your son? Here is a link for recipes for children food that are fun and healthy

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Top-10-Recipes/Top-10-Healthy-Recipes-for-Kids

My son is 12. We went grocery shopping together. He picked out things that I agreed to. We read labels together and I think it opened his eyes as to how he ate before and how he is going to eat from now on.

Monica - What woke me up was we just went to Disney in Nov/Dec and I was so worried about not being able to fit on ride and that stinks. I did go on a lot of rides this time around than when we went in April but I was still worried. I don't want to worry that way anymore. I might not make my goal weight by the end of the year but I will be a lot closer than I am now.

You and me are very much alike. I did not like that feeling either back in August when we went. Nor the amount of sweat I made.

I guess for me is I have a major birthday this year the big 40. I hate that I spent my entire 30's heavy and hating myself for it. I SIMPLY WILL NOT DO THAT TO MYSELF ANYMORE. The last 10 years I've put off and started and stopped so many times, I NEED to do this NOW.

 

[LMO429]

I'm here! 2010 was a total fail. I lost weight and then put it all back on.

2011 is the year I am going to really try to figure out a way to stay healthy and keep weight off, or at least I sure hope so.


Nice to see everyone back!!

Hi!!!!!!!! welcome back!

2010 was not the best year for me either as far as weight goes..I lost 10 pounds but gained it all back

 

[monymony3471]

Kat, you snuck in there! Hi!!!!

 

[UtahMama]

2010 Sucked for me too! I gained a LOT back. I have a desk job in Labor & Delivery and there is a constant buffet of goodies at the nurse's station. I started Weight Watcher's online and am not interested in the discussion boards there. Soooo, I'm HERE. DONT LET ME become inactive (LOL)!!!!

 

[UtahMama]

Is this still going? I joined weight watchers yesterday and need tons of support!!!
Happy New Year everyone. Hope everyone is doing well. Anyone willing to revive this thread with me?

HECK YA! I need TOOOONS of support

 

[LMO429]

2010 Sucked for me too! I gained a LOT back. I have a desk job in Labor & Delivery and there is a constant buffet of goodies at the nurse's station. I started Weight Watcher's online and am not interested in the discussion boards there. Soooo, I'm HERE. DONT LET ME become inactive (LOL)!!!!

I think the bottom line for all of us is the following:

When we post on this thread and dont DISappear from it we all lose weight! end of discussion

Soooo everyone stick around myself included 2011 is our year!

 

[LMO429]

Here is a silly idea that may help!

I learned about this in a class at school to reaffirm positive thought. To put a rubber band around your wrist and snap it whenever you are tempted to do something unhealthy or to motivate yourself. It can be used to ease anxiety as well...

soooooo I took some of my little cousin silly bands (disney of course) and put them on my wrist as a reminder to stay in control.

I have two of them on right now:

1. is to remind me of my upcoming vegas and disney vacation. I want to feel comfortable in my new clothes/wearing a bathing suit

2. the second is to remind me to lose my all or nothing attitude

3. and ill put a third one on to remind me of my peeps and that we are all there for each other and in this together.

I think ill be snapping the silly bands quite alot

 

[Tinkabella]

HECK YA! I need TOOOONS of support

Hi Wendy,


I was one of the original peeps...way, way back. So glad to see you are still around. I am jumping back on this weight loss wagon.


Hello Fellow Peeps ! Mind if I jump in ? My name is Kim and I live in beautiful Montreal Canada...yup...it's cold here.


I started running this year....and will be doing my first 1/2 marathon (no...not the princess...I wish !) in May and I really need to drop some pounds.

I turned 40 and went to my Dr complaining about all this weight I put on and how there must be something wrong with my thyroid. You know what he told me...."Kim....you simply eat too much...you're not 20 anymore...you dont need that much food". I kinda wanted to wrap my hands around this skinny neck.

So I am going to put away the chocolate (my vise) and reach for the Quinoa instead. Anyone else eating Quinoa ? I LOVE it. I use it for my Carb fix when I am dying for some pasta or rice.

Ladies what are you eating ? Anyone want to set some goals ?


My Goal....Lose 15 pounds by April 1st.

K

 

[UtahMama]

I think the bottom line for all of us is the following:

When we post on this thread and dont DISappear from it we all lose weight! end of discussion

Soooo everyone stick around myself included 2011 is our year!

I totally know that to be true. Without you guys, if Im having a challenge or a bad day, I just continue on that path. With you, even if I just vent/rant, I seem to have a handle on it much better. I bookmarked the disboards again (I had forgotten my password, DOH!) and will come here! The WW discussion boards I feel like a stranger/lurker. THIS is home.

Here is a silly idea that may help!

I learned about this in a class at school to reaffirm positive thought. To put a rubber band around your wrist and snap it whenever you are tempted to do something unhealthy or to motivate yourself. It can be used to ease anxiety as well...

soooooo I took some of my little cousin silly bands (disney of course) and put them on my wrist as a reminder to stay in control.

I have two of them on right now:

1. is to remind me of my upcoming vegas and disney vacation. I want to feel comfortable in my new clothes/wearing a bathing suit

2. the second is to remind me to lose my all or nothing attitude

3. and ill put a third one on to remind me of my peeps and that we are all there for each other and in this together.

I think ill be snapping the silly bands quite alot

Snap...snap...snap...(dang!)...snap...
Great idea. Where can I find Disney silly bands?

Hi Wendy,


I was one of the original peeps...way, way back. So glad to see you are still around. I am jumping back on this weight loss wagon.


Hello Fellow Peeps ! Mind if I jump in ? My name is Kim and I live in beautiful Montreal Canada...yup...it's cold here.


I started running this year....and will be doing my first 1/2 marathon (no...not the princess...I wish !) in May and I really need to drop some pounds.

I turned 40 and went to my Dr complaining about all this weight I put on and how there must be something wrong with my thyroid. You know what he told me...."Kim....you simply eat too much...you're not 20 anymore...you dont need that much food". I kinda wanted to wrap my hands around this skinny neck.

So I am going to put away the chocolate (my vise) and reach for the Quinoa instead. Anyone else eating Quinoa ? I LOVE it. I use it for my Carb fix when I am dying for some pasta or rice.

Ladies what are you eating ? Anyone want to set some goals ?


My Goal....Lose 15 pounds by April 1st.

K

Yayyyy HI!!!! I totally remember you!!!
Quinoa is so nutrient packed, but it tastes like "dirt" to me. I doctor it with bananas or cinnamon with Equal...but have to "get it down" telling myself how healthy it is. Any tips on Quinoa?

If Im hungry between meals, it's fruit or veggies because Im still motivated (new) and they're "free". But, that'll get old fast, Im sure. Wonder how many points a POOH muffin is rotfl2

I discovered Budweiser Select 55 beer for a treat to help me not feel deprived for my nightly beer. Now, I do one every other night.

I feel like the 30 points arent much since many of the old points values have increased, so one of my main meals is salad with spray dressing. Packed with as many free points stuff as I can manage. So far this is working well. I like to change things up, though so am anxious to try new recipes. The chicken/panko recipe (that is about a page back here)looks pretty yummy!

The WW yogurts now have 2 points!