Losing weight for Mickey

[jenne]

I am jealous, Sarah! I don't think I have ever had a problem not being able to eat all my points - too many points, now that is where I get in trouble!

I hope your new boss is understanding. I know you were really excited about this job.

I can't imagine I am going to have a better week this week. I gained 2 lbs last week, and I haven't managed to get in any exercise yet. I am trying to find new daycare for my son right now, and we are interviewing at the time that I would normally be going to the gym. There is a boy at his current daycare that bites him, and it isn't stopping. He has drawn blood twice now. I know it is a phase and all kids go through it, but this has been happening for 5 months, with no end in sight. When I take my DS to somewhere else to try him out, he is very defensive around other kids now, and usually pushes them away when they get too close. Another sign, I think, that he needs to be moved.

Excuses, I know, but life always seems to have a way of shifting my time around. I hope everyone else is having a better week.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

OMG - Biting your son - that's terrible! Have you spoken with the center and/or the parents? Where are the teachers when this is happening?? We had something similar happen to DD3 when she was just a year. We took her to Gymboree, and there was a little boy there who was a few months older that used to tackle her! He always made it look like he was going for a hug, but it always ended in a tackle. Apparently, he had been doing this to his cousins or something, so that's why the parents took him to Gymboree... to socialize him - didn't work. Anyway, I called the center, told them about it, which they were fully aware of, and for a while, they didn't do anything, until a few other mothers called and complained. Finally, they moved him to an older age class (which is where he belonged in the first place), and he was gone from our class. I don't think you should have to change day cares, but if that's what you feel comfortable with, then you have to. I'm glad I don't have to worry about day care with my job - its only 3 days a week, 4 hours a day, and I have my mother and FIL to watch the girls, plus DH is home every other Friday.

 

[angiepangie8]

Welcome OMMA!!!

Hi Sarah
It doesn't sound like you are having a hard time curbing your appetite but the soup recipe is great to add to any meal as a "fill me up" if you ever get to that point and it can last you a week if you make a double batch plus I like the way it tastes.

As a treat I like to make fat free sugar free instant pudding and DH loves these too (darn now I have to share). Also airpopped popcorn with spray butters_ is use I can't believe it's not butter spray and butter flavored cooking spray. If I can think of anything else I will let you know. Good Luck!

Weight Watchers Garden Vegetable Soup

• 2/3 cup sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 cup fat free broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
• 1 1/2 cup diced green cabbage
• 1/2 cup green beans
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup diced zucchini

1. In a large saucepan, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, saute carrot, onion, and garlic over low heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add broth, cabbage, beans, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and salt; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered about 15 minutes or until beans are tender.

3. Stir in zucchini and heat 3-4 minutes. Serve hot.

Per serving: 42 calories, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 63 mg sodium, 8 g total carbohydrates, 2.4 g dietary fiber, 3 g. protein, 41 mg calcium

( I usually make a double batch and use extra cabage)

enjoy!

 

[Villainess]

I started WW 2 weeks ago - we have a trip to the world end Apr/early May and my goal for the trip is 30lbs lighter than my starting weight. I had 2 children 13.5 mos apart so I want that weight gone and the weight I gained after having knee surgery 4 years ago; I am also going through a divorce and just want to feel better about myself.

Name: Danielle
Age: 27 (until next week)
Location: Jersey SHore
Diet: WW - count points
hurdles to overcome: I have to eat; I usually don't eat until dinner
Exercise: Chasing a 16 mos old and caring for a 3 mos old, starting walking
Start date: 1/17/2008
Goal: 130
Weight at start: 200.4
Weight loss to date: 6.8lbs (another weigh in tonight)

 

[redwingfan3991]

Good morning... I hope its not to late to join

I would love to lose weight before we go to Disney.
We are sked for April 29-May 6= all of it would be GREAT
10-15lbs would be good to!!

Name: Michelle
Age: 35
Location: Taylor MI
Diet: cut down chocolate, and fatty foods & start logging back on sparkpeople.com with my food/exercise.
Exercise: go back to the gym, would like to buy a treadmill for home
Start date: 1/31/08
Goal: 135-140
Current : 183

Last summer fall I had lost 12lbs, exercising, and eating right, and gained it
back b/c my HORRIBLE eating habits over the holidays.

 

[SilverMickey]

Welcome redwingfan3991

Its never to late to be good to yourself!

 

[jenne]

OMG - Biting your son - that's terrible! Have you spoken with the center and/or the parents? Where are the teachers when this is happening?? We had something similar happen to DD3 when she was just a year. We took her to Gymboree, and there was a little boy there who was a few months older that used to tackle her! He always made it look like he was going for a hug, but it always ended in a tackle. Apparently, he had been doing this to his cousins or something, so that's why the parents took him to Gymboree... to socialize him - didn't work. Anyway, I called the center, told them about it, which they were fully aware of, and for a while, they didn't do anything, until a few other mothers called and complained. Finally, they moved him to an older age class (which is where he belonged in the first place), and he was gone from our class. I don't think you should have to change day cares, but if that's what you feel comfortable with, then you have to. I'm glad I don't have to worry about day care with my job - its only 3 days a week, 4 hours a day, and I have my mother and FIL to watch the girls, plus DH is home every other Friday.

At this point I feel more comfortable changing caregivers. The boy that does it is related to the owner, and I know he will never be moved, and I feel like the longer my son is there, the more bad habits he will pick up. Thanks for the support. I am just glad that I am not eating my way through this little incident like I would normally do. Having you guys to vent to helps a lot!

 

[flipflop]

Sarah - Looks like you are eating three meals and one afternoon snack from what you posted. I like to have a special breakfast on the weekend - so I will make a wrap (or a sammie on a light whole grain english muffin) with egg whites, low fat cheese and a slice of crumbled bacon -- or I will heat up 3 low fat pancakes (gotta love aunt jemima) with light syrup. Those are higher point breakfasts that may work well into a rotation for you. You should consider adding a morning snack - I usually have a Light n Fit yogurt (2 points), 12 dried apricots (2 points) or a string cheese stick (2 points) - since you have points to spare an apple or celery with light peanut butter might work for you too. It doesn't look like you are getting enough dairy and fruits/veggies. Consider adding banana or berries to your cereal in the morning. If you are feeling really "crazy" you can blend up that 2 point yogurt with ice and some frozen berries or fresh fruit and make a low cal/low point smoothie. You can add a 100 calorie Jello pudding or 100 calorie cookie/chip pack to lunch as a treat (2 points). I also like the 100 calorie light popcorn bags. Maybe a slice of whole grain bread toasted with some butter spray to go with your soup? The WW desserts are deeeelish (my favs are the cookie dough sundae and the mint chocolate sundae) and you def. have room in your point budget --- break them out.

You don't have to eat your full 26 points everyday but you should be getting at least 23/24 so your body doesn't start to think you are starving yourself.

I lost 65 pounds with WW and kept it off until my triplets - so if you need more food ideas, I am happy to share.

Wish you could donate those extra points to me!!

 

[flipflop]

Redwingfan and Villainess

 

[Jazmine8]

Redwingfan and Villainess

 

[tmatthews]

welcome omma/villainess/redwingfan!!! What a great support group you found!

 

[angiepangie8]

Here is another good WW recipe!

One Point Hearty Chili
20 Cups

1 Point per cup

Ingredients

10 oz. extra lean ground turkey

1 medium onion diced

2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes

2 medium zucchini – diced

2 medium yellow squash diced

15 oz can black beans – rinsed & drained

2 cans fat free beef broth

4 celery stalks diced

1 or 2 packages dry chili seasoning or to taste



Instructions

Saute turkey and onion till brown. Transfer to large soup pot and add remaining ingredients. Simmer over medium heat until veggies are tender – about 30 minutes


I just made another batch of the soup, but I think when that's gone I'll make this.

 

[angiepangie8]

I have a bread machine and today I'm gonna try this out if I have time. My regular recipe calls for butter and I am wondering how this will turn out without butter or some kind of oil. This should go well with the soup I made.
No-Fat Garlic & Basil Bread (for bread machine)
2 Points Per Serving

2 cups baking flour

1 cup water heated to 105º F.

1 packet yeast

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt, (or less)

3/4 teaspoon basil, (we haven't tried fresh)

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder



Follow manufacturer's instructions for placing ingredients into bread pan; select bake cycle, and start machine.

Makes 12 servings.

per serving

Calories...84...Fat...0 g ...Carbs...1 g...Sodium...194 mg ...Fiber..0 g.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

FlipFlop - I LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of the smoothie!!! I'm going food shopping tomorrow or the next day, so I will totally be picking up the ingredients for that one!
AngiePangie - The turkey chili sounds really good too - when I was doing low carb I lived off chili, but that one was all meat - this one sounds much healthier.
I took my girls to the mall today to get their outfits for the funeral - I found two different navy sailor outfits for them, one in Macys, one in Gymboree (and I had credit at both stores, so they cost me nada) . The only bummer about my mall trip was lunch.... I got the kids chicken nuggets and fries, and myself a salad. We all sat there eating, I was less than 1/4 of the way through my $8.00 salad, and found a long, black hair. Seeing that I have short brown hair.... I was not happy! Once I find that in my food, I'm done, I can't eat another bite, and I was soooo hungry!!! Now its just after 4pm, and I don't want to eat again, so I'll wait for dinner, and I'll totally be crackin open the WW deserts tonight!

Together We Can Do This!


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[flipflop]

FlipFlop - I LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of the smoothie!!! I'm going food shopping tomorrow or the next day, so I will totally be picking up the ingredients for that one!
AngiePangie - The turkey chili sounds really good too - when I was doing low carb I lived off chili, but that one was all meat - this one sounds much healthier.
I took my girls to the mall today to get their outfits for the funeral - I found two different navy sailor outfits for them, one in Macys, one in Gymboree (and I had credit at both stores, so they cost me nada) . The only bummer about my mall trip was lunch.... I got the kids chicken nuggets and fries, and myself a salad. We all sat there eating, I was less than 1/4 of the way through my $8.00 salad, and found a long, black hair. Seeing that I have short brown hair.... I was not happy! Once I find that in my food, I'm done, I can't eat another bite, and I was soooo hungry!!! Now its just after 4pm, and I don't want to eat again, so I'll wait for dinner, and I'll totally be crackin open the WW deserts tonight!

Together We Can Do This!


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Glad you liked the smoothie idea.

Get yourself a snack so that you don't eat garbage in a moment of low blood sugar (a trait of mine!). There is no need to be hungry - you've got plenty of points.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Glad you liked the smoothie idea.

Get yourself a snack so that you don't eat garbage in a moment of low blood sugar (a trait of mine!). There is no need to be hungry - you've got plenty of points.

Just ate a Quaker Chewy Granola Bar - only two points, and I'll still have plenty of room for dinner! ...now I only have to figure out what to have...

 

[NJFabFour]

I started WW 2 weeks ago - we have a trip to the world end Apr/early May and my goal for the trip is 30lbs lighter than my starting weight. I had 2 children 13.5 mos apart so I want that weight gone and the weight I gained after having knee surgery 4 years ago; I am also going through a divorce and just want to feel better about myself.

Name: Danielle
Age: 27 (until next week)
Location: Jersey SHore
Diet: WW - count points
hurdles to overcome: I have to eat; I usually don't eat until dinner
Exercise: Chasing a 16 mos old and caring for a 3 mos old, starting walking
Start date: 1/17/2008
Goal: 130
Weight at start: 200.4
Weight loss to date: 6.8lbs (another weigh in tonight)

Good morning... I hope its not to late to join

I would love to lose weight before we go to Disney.
We are sked for April 29-May 6= all of it would be GREAT
10-15lbs would be good to!!

Name: Michelle
Age: 35
Location: Taylor MI
Diet: cut down chocolate, and fatty foods & start logging back on sparkpeople.com with my food/exercise.
Exercise: go back to the gym, would like to buy a treadmill for home
Start date: 1/31/08
Goal: 135-140
Current : 183

Last summer fall I had lost 12lbs, exercising, and eating right, and gained it
back b/c my HORRIBLE eating habits over the holidays.

I'm new to this group too girls . . . it's great to have a community of support! On a high note because I stepped on the scale this morning and I lost 3 pounds since Sunday!!


Michelle: Looks like you and I have the same program going on . . . I'm also in the 180's, hoping to first get to 150 then maybe aim for more! Not on any specific program but also eating healthier and tracking calories (I'm using caloriecount.about.com.)

Found a healthy snack option, if you like tomatoes (not everybody does!) that is. I slice a couple of tomatoes and sprinkle them with seasoned grilling salt for some extra kick! Though I'd rather tear into a box of my daughter's Girl Scout cookies, this isn't a bad alternative!

Let's finish the week off right Gals!

 

[SilverMickey]

NJFabFour Welcome! and also I think I missed Villainess! Welcome to you too!

 

[NJFabFour]

Thanks SilverMickey! That's so nice! Looking forward to joining the DIScussion!

 

[SmallWorld71]

Thanks for the recipes!

DH was rushed to the hospital last night. He's O.K. thank goodness, but I did eat some stress french fries. They weren't even good. I have got to find a good substitute for eating when I am anxious and worried. Any ideas?