Losing weight for Mickey

[angiepangie8]

Sorry to hear about your nephew Sarah. I haven't flown in a long time so I don't have any good travel advise for you. Have a safe trip.

 

[flipflop]

Finally getting back to this thread and wanting to get serious about weight loss!
My starting weight: 188 (Wow, I haven't shared that with anyone!)
Current weight: 185
Desired weight: Jennifer Aniston's . . . , but really 150

I'd also love to hear more about the difference b/t the Core Plan and the points! I lost 40 pounds a few years ago with the points plan. I'm interested in trying some of the principles of the Core Plan . . . any thoughts?

Someone mentioned looking forward to seeing the two-hundred teens showing up on the scale . . .I know what you mean! That is a great motivator for me, too, to want to get down to the next set of tens. So for me, I'm trying hard to creep back down to the 170's . . . 5 more to go!

Don't have any recipes to share but a few foods that seem to be working well for me: Perdue chicken short cuts (I HATE cooking w/ a passion and just LOVE tossing these in a skillet to warm 'em up for 4 - 5 min's and ready to eat! I even toss in some mushrooms or other veggies for flavor.) and HUMMUS to snack on with a few pretzels. YUM!
Good luck to all!

On the Core plan there is a set list of foods you can eat. You can eat as much of the foods on the list as you would like. You also get a point allowance to be used on foods not on the list.

On the Flex plan you get a set amount of points per day and 35 "flex" points that you can use whenever/however you'd like.

Both plans give credit for activity.

I am on Flex plan. Someone on Core can probably give a better explanation for that plan.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Thanks for all the good words everyone - I just spoke to my parents, and they said that the hospic Dr says it will be another 1 - 2 weeks, not one or two days. So for me, thats good because I will have some time to get over this cold (I don't want to infect everyone while I'm down there), and get everything together. I guess in addition to my DD's 3rd birthday, I'm going to have to make a run to Target or Disney Store or something like that to get little things for the girls to play with on the plane. I already have a protable DVD player, crayons.... I don't want to bring anything to loud or annoying that the other passengers will have to listen to.
Again, thanks for all the kind words, they are much appreciated. Now anyone have any ideas where I can find a nice funeral outfit for a 16 month old and 3 year old? Don't want to spend a fortune, it will probally be the only time they wear it.... keep in mind this is taking place in Florida, which is in the 80's now.
Thanks, Sarah

 

[angiepangie8]

Morning all, angiepangie8 can you post the weight watchers veggie soup recipe. I did ww 4 yrs ago and lost my book with the soups recipe. I remember it being so tasty and could eat it for days without feeling deprived. Wasn't one of the main ingrdients cabbage?
I did the advanced Jane Fonda workout dvd last night and wow does my body hurt. My real problem though is my knees and how to combat them feeling sore and stiff. I never felt that way using my elliptical. But now using the treadmill and doing aroebics they hurt and snap, crackle and pop.........what's up with that Can anyone offer suggestions?

Good Morning!
Today there is a 2 hour delay for DS's school and DD-Kindergartner won't have any school so I may have to find some aerobics to do on Cable. I'll have to see what's on ON Demand.

Jazmine I don't have any advice on the snap crackle pop except ~ be careful. But, I do have that recipe for you and others who would like to try it. I love it and have found it to be a big help when I am dieting. It is Zero points with the WW plan.

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!

 

[tmatthews]

Good Morning!
Today there is a 2 hour delay for DS's school and DD-Kindergartner won't have any school so I may have to find some aerobics to do on Cable. I'll have to see what's on ON Demand.

Try on demand- exercise TV- walking- Leslie Sansone has a mile booster and a mile jog there. I like her exercises since they are easy to do!! No snow here...just rain!

PS- reentered the school's biggest loser competition. I can use all the motivation I can get!

 

[Jazmine8]

Thanks for all the good words everyone - I just spoke to my parents, and they said that the hospic Dr says it will be another 1 - 2 weeks, not one or two days. So for me, thats good because I will have some time to get over this cold (I don't want to infect everyone while I'm down there), and get everything together. I guess in addition to my DD's 3rd birthday, I'm going to have to make a run to Target or Disney Store or something like that to get little things for the girls to play with on the plane. I already have a protable DVD player, crayons.... I don't want to bring anything to loud or annoying that the other passengers will have to listen to.
Again, thanks for all the kind words, they are much appreciated. Now anyone have any ideas where I can find a nice funeral outfit for a 16 month old and 3 year old? Don't want to spend a fortune, it will probally be the only time they wear it.... keep in mind this is taking place in Florida, which is in the 80's now.
Thanks, Sarah

I don't see the point in a child wearing "funeral clothes" never even heard of anything like that. But if you must, navy colored dresses with short sleeveswould probably nice. Like a sailor style dress maybe Children really shouldn't wear to much black and that's only my 2 cents At our family funerals we always wore cream or white. Not dark solemn colors. We believe in them going to a better place and rejoice in their homegoing and celebrating the life they lived Dark colors are depressing. At funerals to me they only add to the grief felt at that time. It's always sad to see a loved one go because we'll miss them tremendously but I pray for you and your family's strength to endure the road that lies ahead and do hurry up a get better, I know how you must feel

 

[hoosiergirl7]

I agree with the PP, no such animal as funeral clothes for children. When my Dh's grandmother passed 3 1/2 yrs ago, those of us who attended and had children put them in navy. One of my nieces and my DS were wearing Navy & white and it was perfectly acceptable.

Glad you have a little more time to get over your cold.

 

[Herasmus B. Dragon]

My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time! I agree with what the other's have posted. It's perfectly acceptable for children to wear any color clothing, but I do think it should be something a little more formal than the average daily wear. Just for reasons of respect.

My daughter wore her Easter dress for a funeral she attended last September. It was cream, with a pink rose. There are lot's of Easter Dresses out in the stores right now...why not purchase your daugther's dress a little early, have it for her to wear in Florida and then to wear again for a happier occasion in March. This would get more use out of the dress and help with budgeting issues.

My daughter is 3 now, but we still have some clothes in the 18 months range (including a couple of special occasion dresses some still with tags) that I would be more than happy to send to you. Just let me know. Thanks!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

By "funeral appropriate" clothing, I didn't mean all black or anything crazy like that - I don't even know where you would find something like that for a 2 year old! I just ment something that is respectful, nice looking, and darker in tone without being all black. I'm thinking about Childrens Place, but that place can get rather $$$ - I have gift cards to Macys, so maybe I'll try there, but they never have anything good. I have to go to Target to look for toys, so maybe I'll take a look at their clothes, maybe I'll get lucky....

 

[Herasmus B. Dragon]

By "funeral appropriate" clothing, I didn't mean all black or anything crazy like that - I don't even know where you would find something like that for a 2 year old! I just ment something that is respectful, nice looking, and darker in tone without being all black. I'm thinking about Childrens Place, but that place can get rather $$$ - I have gift cards to Macys, so maybe I'll try there, but they never have anything good. I have to go to Target to look for toys, so maybe I'll take a look at their clothes, maybe I'll get lucky....

Actually, my kids have quite a few black clothes. My daughter has black dresses for Holidays and both my boys have black slacks and shirts alike. It's possible to find, and you probably will find a lot on sale right now since the Holiday merchandise is clearing out. Try the department stores. Also, many of the boutiques sell navy and black dresses year round, but cost a pretty penny.

 

[SilverMickey]

J C Penny has quite a few toddler dresses on sale right now... I just peeked at their website...

Good Luck!

 

[Carrie772]

We always dress children in White for funerals where I come from. It's just a tradition. What's a more cheerful thing than to see children in white? We should be able enjoy the beginnings of life while observing the ends of life.

 

[Omma]

Hi,

We are going to WDW in April and I would love to join you all in your weight loss journey. Here are my stats:

Name: April (username Omma - it means Mommy )
Age: 34
Location: Fort Collins
Type of diet: Weight Watchers (although I'm BAD about actually going)
Excercise: on the injured list
Goal: 130
Weight at start of diet: 155.8
Current weight: 150.6
Weight loss to date: -5.2lbs

My current challenge is a foot problem I am getting cortisone shots for. It is making it nearly impossible to exercise until my doctor gets it "fixed". I look forward to "meeting" and getting to know all of you!

 

[SilverMickey]

Welcome Omma/April!

 

[Omma]

Thanks, SilverMickey! From our tickers it looks like we will be there around the same time.

 

[SilverMickey]

We will be getting there April 27th. The day after my nieces wedding. We will be spending the week before in St Pete. Are you staying on-site or off? We are off.

 

[Omma]

We will be there the 19th through the 25th so I'll just miss you. We are staying onsite at the Polynesian.

BTW - I just realized as I was reading through more of this thread that I interrupted a conversation regarding funeral wear for children when I joined. I'm so sorry - I didn't mean any disrespect at all. I feel bad for the abrupt subject change - it was not intentional and I send my condolences.

 

[SmallWorld71]

Sarah - I think as long as your girls are dressed nicely and tastefully, I wouldn't stress about what they are going to wear.

Omma- I don't think anyone felt that you were being disrespectful. I know I didn't anyway.

JMHO - But I think it is good that we are able to share other parts of our lives on this board, including some of those things that cause us stress and are very challenging. I know I'm not the only one on this board who eats when I'm stressed. Things have been really rough at work and without this board to turn to, I think I would have been eating a lot more than I have been. Instead, I was able to keep things mostly in check and lost 1 pound. (Much better than gaining!) My total is now up to 7pounds lost.
Keep going everyone!

 

[Jazmine8]

OMMA, You'll make new friends here and get great support. Great news about your weightloss. Keep it going everyone

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Morning all - I've been up since 2.30am! I hate having a cold! I haven't been able to walk the treadmill or even get out to a mall all week, and today I have to go to my new job to fill out paperwork. I also have to tell my new manager that I'm going to have to take some time off soon - and the store isn't even open yet! I hope she will understand... Anyway, since starting my new WW diet on Monday, I've lost about 2lbs this week, and I'm hoping to see the single digits in the two houndreds by the end of the week! I find it hard to eat all 26 points durring the day though. I have cereal in the morning, which is 5 points, soup for lunch, which is another 5-6 points, then either a frozen meal (5-6 points) or sandwich (7-8 points) - at most thats only 19 points. Sometimes I'll have some chips and salsa, which is really only 1-2 points. I have the WW deserts too, but I haven't broken into them yet, waiting for the first week to pass. Anyone else doing WW and have any advice for good things to eat?
Good luck to everyone this upcoming weekend... I have 2 parties to go to!!! First is DD 3rd birthday party on Saturday, then a Superbowl party @ my sisters house - shes serving something healthy though... FRIED CHICKEN!

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