In Search of my Body...Not The One I Ate.. #4 "Inspiring Others... 1 Tiara at a Time"

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Interesting that you bring this up, Lisa. Liz and I were discussing it earlier. Believe it or not, I might not get on the scale tomorrow. I know it is the end of the challenge and all...and I have definintely lost.

But here's the thing. I have been here before. Done everything right (food, exercise, all of it), and I have lost inches and inches off of my body. But the scale never moved. For ages and ages it went like that. And it is really frustrating and infuriating. I knew I was making progress because my clothes were too big and I bought smaller sizes and all of that. But still, to never see that number move...it really deflated me. I was miserable. And right now I am doing SO well. I am 100% ON. And I am terrified that if the scale doesn't move tomorrow, then I will not only fall of the wagon, but I will do a head-first swan dive off the damn thing. This state of being ON is pretty fragile for me and I don't want to screw it up, if that makes sense.

Makes COMPLETE sense.

And treble workouts! You know what I have to say, so I'm not even gonna.

 

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Remember when Lyz took two pages exclusively to herself!

I almost hesitated, so you could use a full page. I don't know if you get there much, but I love Prime Outlets in Jeffersonville.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

As to the no gray hair, bite me. I started going gray at 17, and at 33 am probably at least 60%. And this is TMI, but that goes for *everywhere*.

Hmmm, interesting. I'll have to talk to you about this in email. I'm curious. Of course.
Definitely a vampire, or sold her soul to the devil, one or the other...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I almost hesitated, so you could use a full page. I don't know if you get there much, but I love Prime Outlets in Jeffersonville.

ME TOO!!!! Coach. Pottery Barn. Tommy. Gap. Love it. 40 minutes away. Just sayin'.

 

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ME TOO!!!! Coach. Pottery Barn. Tommy. Gap. Love it. 40 minutes away. Just sayin'.

O M G Yes! Found lots of work clothes a year ago Labor Day weekend for $4-$10 each. Love it!

My feet were killing me ~ my friend from work and I did it commando-style.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

And LISA....here is the Goddess Crown for your Signature for completing the challenge!

Dangit. If I knew "this" was the reward, golly, maybe I'd have done better. (probably not)

 

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FYI for all you new runners, just when you find your "perfect" shoe, they will surely discontinue the model and the replacement is never the samel. Just sayin....

Lisa! This is true of most everything, no?

Great job!

 

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and I am the Mom!

Yes. Works every time.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Now for the recipe. Of course, I wrote down the ingredients, not the instructions! So, I'll just tell you how I do it.

Jillian's Alfredo Sauce

1 TBSP butter
1 clove garlic
1 TBSP flour
1 cup skim milk
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup fat free sour cream

In a saucepan, melt butter over med. heat. Add garlic, stir in flour. Cook for a min. or so, being careful not to burn. SLOWLY add the milk a little at a time (start with maybe 2-3 TBSP) stirring until smooth. Bring to a bubble, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. When you feel it start to thicken, remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and thouroughly combined. Finish by stirring in sour cream.

The whole recipe is 380 calories and 20 grams of fat. And very tasty. If you really love Alfredo sauce it's a great substitute.

I serve it with whole grain pasta (rarely does white pasta sneak it's way into my house! ). If you've never tried whole wheat pasta, or are afraid your family will revolt in protest, try Barilla Plus (yellow box) or Ronzoni SmartTaste (purple box). While they are not quite the same as whole wheat, they are enriched whole grain that look and taste very much like the white pastas - but a much better nutritional choice. Your family will likely not even notice the difference.

You can use it for a basic "Fettucini Alfredo" or make it into the finish for a complete meal-in-one dish. Try mixing it with pasta, chicken breast & broccoli. Its yummy.

Very good info. I'm totally scared to try the whole grain pasta. And the calorie savings are minimal so I keep putting it back.

Now as for the recipe, is that for 1 serving?

 

[3DisneyKids]

Amy - It's precious! I'd want to race in it if I was a racer. That way I could go every year and say "I've done it every year. Every time." I'm ocd like that. And you are race ready, well compared to me, lol, but you can literally do it. I say do it. Sell something on ebay.

You HAVE to do it with us. HAVE to. OMG, it is 14 months away for God's sake. Plenty of time. And you can even make it part of your family vacation if you need to. Just do the day with us. You are a natural...you know it and I know it too.

My husband got terrible news at work today...he has to travel to PA and lay off HUNDREDS of people. Bad all around.

Ok, nighty-night.

 

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You HAVE to do it with us. HAVE to. OMG, it is 14 months away for God's sake. Plenty of time. And you can even make it part of your family vacation if you need to. Just do the day with us. You are a natural...you know it and I know it too.

My husband got terrible news at work today...he has to travel to PA and lay off HUNDREDS of people. Bad all around.

Ok, nighty-night.

Sad that he has to be the one to deliver the news. I know somebody has to do it, but who really wants to be that somebody?

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Yeah, I think there is, but I am a terrible judge. I enjoy the time I spend with him. Even though he has been out of power and stuck with a generator since Tuesday night, he has TM'd me everyday. One big thing is that I don't feel like I have to be the decision maker all the time. With Brad (kids' dad), I had to do everything. Not that Matt and I have had any big decisions, but little ones can be a better indicator right?? How can I describe what I mean?? He takes the initiative more than any guy friend I have been around. Does that make sense? I love looking at him when he gets a cheesy grin on his face. I'm crazy about the fact that he doesn't talk down to me when I have a 'stupid girl' car question and explains the answer so that I understand and don't feel like an idiot. What else can I say? I am so comfortable around him. I can't say that for many of the post-Brad era guys I have met. Truth be told, Brad messed me up bad in that area. And he has never once said one word about my weight. I know that was alot of rambling, I hope that explained a bit more.

He sounds like a really awesome guy. And you have a comfortable relationship. I hope my comments haven't pushed something that shouldn't be pushed. kwim? So many times you just need to "be" and things work like they are supposed to. And it sounds like you are doing that and then I post like a 14 year old giggly girl.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

You HAVE to do it with us. HAVE to. OMG, it is 14 months away for God's sake. Plenty of time. And you can even make it part of your family vacation if you need to. Just do the day with us. You are a natural...you know it and I know it too.

I'm not committing to anything after Dec. To much disappointment all around.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Nancy, Paula - 2 songs:

Beyonce - Single Ladies
RunDMC - Tricky

It's official. I'm caught up. Going to bed. Nighters.

One more thing. What happened to Missy?

 

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He sounds like a really awesome guy. And you have a comfortable relationship. I hope my comments haven't pushed something that shouldn't be pushed. kwim? So many times you just need to "be" and things work like they are supposed to. And it sounds like you are doing that and then I post like a 14 year old giggly girl.

No, don't think that ~ not pushing something at all. My girls at work have said it for a while (I guess I talk about him at work). I'm smooth like silk right now. I'm happy with what I have ~ a great friend who bails me out in the automotive area and talks with me no matter what. It anything else happens, then I will continue to go with the flow. If it helps, I get giddy everytime I see a text from him (that's happened for quite a while).

 

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Nancy, Paula - 2 songs:

Beyonce - Single Ladies
RunDMC - Tricky

It's official. I'm caught up. Going to bed. Nighters.

One more thing. What happened to Missy?

Hasn't been around for a while. Lurking maybe?? Good Night Lyz!

Oh I forgot to post this yesterday, but I found the tofu noodles! Haven't had them yet though.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

WAKEY WAKEY RISE AND SHINE!

I have read back..I promise!

So far so good today:

Breakfast - 2 slices of wholemeal toast with WW Jam
Snack - Caramel Snack-a-Jacks

Water: 2 glasses so far (its 10.30am)

Well, I had a good talk with DH last night about MIL. Instigated by him, not me. I had asked MIL what colour the bridesmaid dresses were for the Cyprus wedding (because I didn't want to clash, or look like I was trying to wear the same colour if you kwim) and she told me. Very polite conversation, we talked about other things too. End of it I thought. But DH heard her saying to SIL-to-be thats the last thing she would tell me about the wedding as 'I don't need to know the details, we are guests and nothing more'.
I don't know where this has come from. So, Im very sad today - more for DH than myself. But he heard it with his own ears so its not 'tittle-tattling' from me.
However, this will not make me make unhealthy choices. I am going to own my weight-loss and exercise and not use MIL as an excuse.

Thanks for listening. Or if you skipped over it thanks anyway!

Steph - Sorry Zac is sick

Everyone

Have a great day all

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Very good info. I'm totally scared to try the whole grain pasta. And the calorie savings are minimal so I keep putting it back.

Now as for the recipe, is that for 1 serving?

Lyz! Wowza you were a busy girl last night!

Really - for the pasta, try the barilla plus or the Ronzoni smart taste. I'm telling you they are so "white" - but enriched. And true, the total calorie content isn't much different, but the nutrients and fiber is.

Nancy, Paula - 2 songs:

Beyonce - Single Ladies
RunDMC - Tricky

LOVE those songs. Both on my current playlist. Oh and this morning I'm adding some Cake.

Snack - Caramel Snack-a-Jacks


What are "snack-a-jacks"? It's making me think of Cracker Jacks, which is a caramel popcorn.


However, this will not make me make unhealthy choices. I am going to own my weight-loss and exercise and not use MIL as an excuse.

Good for you, Kelley!

Have a great weekend all!!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Snack-A-Jacks are described on the bag as 'Caramel flavoured crispy rice and corn snacks'
They are round and kind of flat and bumpy - a bit like squished popcorn but bigger! They do other flavours like salt and vinegar, sweet chilli, cheese, chocolate! For me they work out at 2 WW points and it satisfies the sweet craving around mid-morning!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Remember when Lyz took two pages exclusively to herself!

YES! And I loved it! Nice to see you around here. LisaV is going to be SO happy!

Ok, today is our "DAY OFF" from any Challenge as we will start anew tomorrow with our Spring Break Challenge.

And speaking of Challenges....may I have a drum roll please???? For completing the challenge and kicking major a$$, we have....

For Kelly, who disco'd her way down!

And for PAULA (who found her inner gym rat! )!

And LisaV who totally rocked it!

And AMY! Who is now firmly in the 180s, thank you very much!

NANCY! Who rocked her exercised, tracked her food, lost some poundage and-- OMG-- gave up alcohol!

And AmiEE who totally got back into working out!

Put those Crowns in your signatures, babes, you have certainly earned them! Going back to check now in case I missed anyone. Gotta get everyone their bling!