Summer Club 2009

[MelanieC]

Yep you could absolutely substitute it. I was actually surprised at how much it tasted like PB. It had no salt, and I think that was good for the dish. It was super yummy. Sorry to hear about the allergies. I'm lucky we have no allergies to work around. I bet that is super hard.

 

[MelanieC]

oops - sorry double post.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Good morning, everyone.

First official weekly post for our little club! YAY! Sadly, not the way I wanted to start, but oh well. I have been really good this past week. Didn't have any cheating or anything. Sadly, my body apparently decided that it didn't want to cooperate, so 0 change on the scale. But, I'm going to try to keep motivation, work on it more and see what happens. Gotta keep the chin up, I guess!

Hope everyone has a great Monday!

 

[ohMom]

here we go........

i spent the weekend at an indoor water park with DD's youth group -- not the best eating but mindful of portions. today i brought out my food journal and began. workout later is a spinning class

pjilla -- i don't run, i just don't enjoy it i feel like i'm POUND POUND with every step; powerwalking fit my stride i guess better. the slowest I will go for cardio is 4.0, usually 4.1-4.2 is a good speed for me, but when I do speed intervals I get as high as 4.6 -- trying to improve speed and for the interval cardio benefits

 

[zigzagzerr]

I did not check in on Friday -- sorry, I was off from work and running around town with my daughter.

I was down 2.2 lbs for the week, which I am thrilled with! Just have to keep the momentum going.

That cashew butter chicken recipe sounds yummy - I make something similar with peanut butter. It makes such a great sauce for the chicken. I'm printing it out to try next weekend.

Hope you all are having a great day!

 

[MelanieC]

okay.... since there was no disagreement, I will change my posting day to Wednesdays. But since I am here, I will chat a little!

Hi pjlla,
I actually think you can keep it the same. The more the merrier and its better that you have a day that works for you. I say keep it to what works for you. I plan on posting all days, but just in case Fridays work best for me if I get busy.

 

[MelanieC]

I did not check in on Friday -- sorry, I was off from work and running around town with my daughter.

I was down 2.2 lbs for the week, which I am thrilled with! Just have to keep the momentum going.

That cashew butter chicken recipe sounds yummy - I make something similar with peanut butter. It makes such a great sauce for the chicken. I'm printing it out to try next weekend.

Hope you all are having a great day!

Would love to have your chicken recipe with the PB!!

 

[MelanieC]

I had a great OP weekend!! My scale went down 1.5 on Sunday, so I'm really looking foward to my WI on Friday. I did well eating out on Friday night and Saturday night and Sunday went will with the Cheerleading competition I went to. The end of the weekend everything I ate was clean - yeah!!! '

I'm working from home today due to the storm. I just thought I would check in.

 

[dizcrazy]

I would love to join!

My name is Chris (aka Dizcrazy.)
i can post on Saturdays (or Sundays.)
I joined Weight Watchers again two weeks ago. Last week was my first weigh in and I lost 2.8 lbs. I've tried lots of diets byut WW works best for me. I think I need someone else to weight me - accountability!

Today, I weigh 166. I'd like to lose 26 lbs by June 21st.
My confession: I hate going to the gym. Soooo, I bought the wii fitness coach and it is had been okay. The exercises arent too hard so I havent been intimidated.

That cashew butter chicken reipe sounds YUMMY! Thanks!

 

[pjlla]

First off.... Welcome to Chris! Glad to have you here with us! Wow.... 26 pounds by June 21st is going to be tough... but not impossible. Do you realize it is only about 16 weeks away?? I'd love to hear more about the Wii Fitness coach. Santa brought the family a Wii Fit and I have only been on it once! I'd love to put it to better use!

I've got another recipe if anyone is interested. It came recently in a Weight Watchers email. I tried it yesterday and I think it is delicious!

POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 60 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Warm up with our hearty sweet potato soup as the temperature starts to drop. Toast the pecans to help maximize their flavor.


Ingredients

2 large sweet potato(es)
2 cup(s) canned chicken broth, divided
1 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 cup(s) fat-free evaporated milk
1 tbsp chopped pecans

Instructions
Preheat oven to 400ºF.


Pierce potatoes in several places with a fork. Bake for 45 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool. When cool, remove and discard skin; chop potatoes.


Combine sweet potatoes and 3/4 cup of broth in a blender or food processor; blend or process until smooth, about 1 minute. Set potato mixture aside.


Melt margarine in a medium-size saucepan; stir in flour and ginger, and then add milk. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Cook 1 minute more and then stir in sweet potato mixture and remaining 1 1/4 cups of broth. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Pour into 4 serving bowls and sprinkle each with 3/4 teaspoon of pecans. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a dash of curry powder with the flour and ginger.


It was SO yummy and creamy... but I suppose you have to like sweet potatoes. I did add a bit of salt when I served myself. I did not use the nuts, since my DS has a nut allergy I don't keep them in the house. And I needed more than the 2 cups of chicken broth that it called for to blend the sweet potatoes... and I had to blend in two batches. I also cooked my potatoes in the microwave because I didn't want to heat up the oven for just that.... but I think it might taste a bit better and bring out the sweetness of the potatoes if they were cooked in the regular oven.

I also printed another recipe from the email.... I'll let you know if it is any good after I try it....................P

 

[pjlla]

pjilla -- i don't run, i just don't enjoy it i feel like i'm POUND POUND with every step; powerwalking fit my stride i guess better. the slowest I will go for cardio is 4.0, usually 4.1-4.2 is a good speed for me, but when I do speed intervals I get as high as 4.6 -- trying to improve speed and for the interval cardio benefits

Wow.... you walk FAST! Even faster than I run usually! Well, for me it is not so much the POUND, POUND, POUND, as it is the "BOUNCE, BOUNCE, BOUNCE" (if you know what I mean ) Even with a regular underwire bra and a sports bra on top of that, things don't stay very still! I would love to find some sort of bra or top that is really snug without strangling me. .............P

 

[joy@disney]

Hi everyone, I have been reading this thread the last few days, and wondering if I could join you all. I would be willing to post on Tuesdays.

Here is my background. My name is Joy. After two kids, I had gained quite a bit of weight so about 7 years ago, I started losing weight. I have been in a continuous battle ever since. In October 2007, right before our WDW trip, I finally got to my lowest weight in years, 158. I was happy with that and stayed around 160 for about a year. Then July 2008, brought two vacations, gained some weight, then the holidays, gained some more weight. Have been trying since the first of the year to lose again, but no success.

I currently am at 170. My first goal would be to get back to around 158, see how things go and then try for 155 or maybe 150.

I hope I can find the right motivation here. My husband tries to be encouraging, but I seem to always take it as criticism. Don't think he intends it to be that.

Am looking forward to working with all of you over the next few months.

 

[dizcrazy]

Hi Joy! Welcome to the Summer Club!
Yeah, my goal is 26 lbs in 16 weeks which is agressive. I was on a high after losing 2.8 last week, BUT honestly, as long as I am still being healthy (eating right and moving/working out) I will be happy. when I was in my early 20's, I was easily losing 2 lbs a week. but now . . . . it is harder to lose weight and also to behave myself!
Confession: we went out to chili's tonight and my friend ordered chips and salsa. I shouldnt have had any - I know - but I had a handful. I did cut myself off but i didnt need those chips or all of that salt. I mean, the good news is that i stopped myself and before, i wold have finished the basket . . . bad news is that i HAD those chips.
To be fair, I did have the guiltless plank tilapia and broccoli for dinner. And I had coffee (black) for dessert while everyone else ate molten cake. AND get this: my skinny friend only ate 1/2 of her molten cake! (I guess that is wy she is skinny!) It took everything in my power not to grab her plate and like it clean!

 

[joy@disney]

Hi Joy! Welcome to the Summer Club!
Yeah, my goal is 26 lbs in 16 weeks which is agressive. I was on a high after losing 2.8 last week, BUT honestly, as long as I am still being healthy (eating right and moving/working out) I will be happy. when I was in my early 20's, I was easily losing 2 lbs a week. but now . . . . it is harder to lose weight and also to behave myself!
Confession: we went out to chili's tonight and my friend ordered chips and salsa. I shouldnt have had any - I know - but I had a handful. I did cut myself off but i didnt need those chips or all of that salt. I mean, the good news is that i stopped myself and before, i wold have finished the basket . . . bad news is that i HAD those chips.
To be fair, I did have the guiltless plank tilapia and broccoli for dinner. And I had coffee (black) for dessert while everyone else ate molten cake. AND get this: my skinny friend only ate 1/2 of her molten cake! (I guess that is wy she is skinny!) It took everything in my power not to grab her plate and like it clean!

I wouldn't feel too guilty about the handful of chips and salsa, there are a lot worse things you could eat, ie. the molten cake. Rather than feeling guilty about the chips, feel proud about staying away from the cake.

 

[joy@disney]

Hey Chris,

After I posted about you not eating Molten Cake, I was checking my email and I had an email from Kraft Kitchens on how to make Midnight Molten Brownie Cupcakes. I don't think I will be saving that email.

Thought you would enjoy that I thought it was pretty funny.

 

[pjlla]

How is everyone today? Eating healthy?? I splurged and had a Lean Cuisine veggie pizza for dinner last night. I rarely eat frozen foods like that, but I was really in the mood and I was at the grocery store. I put some sauteed onions and peppers on it, plus a tablespoon of extra cheese. I had a serving of steamed broccoli and a large serving of roasted asparagus with it. The asparagus was delicious! Wish I had bought more. Not sure what we are having tonight.... with DH gone four nights a week lately, I don't plan big meals. The kids and I call it "grab and go" nights. We "grab" whatever is handy/leftover/easy and go eat it... sometimes together, sometimes not, depending on the homework and sports practice schedules.

Lunch today will be a large green salad (romaine, baby spinach grape tomatoes, cucumber, flax seed, few fatfree croutons and Paul Newman's lf sesame ginger dressing) and 1/2 C of the sweet potato soup I made on Monday. And afternoon snack will be melba toast topped with Laughing Cow cheese and sliced pear. Can you tell I am hungry already? Breakfast seems like hours ago! Have a great day everyone...................P

 

[zigzagzerr]

How is everyone today? Eating healthy?? I splurged and had a Lean Cuisine veggie pizza for dinner last night. I rarely eat frozen foods like that, but I was really in the mood and I was at the grocery store. I put some sauteed onions and peppers on it, plus a tablespoon of extra cheese. I had a serving of steamed broccoli and a large serving of roasted asparagus with it. The asparagus was delicious! Wish I had bought more. Not sure what we are having tonight.... with DH gone four nights a week lately, I don't plan big meals. The kids and I call it "grab and go" nights. We "grab" whatever is handy/leftover/easy and go eat it... sometimes together, sometimes not, depending on the homework and sports practice schedules.

Lunch today will be a large green salad (romaine, baby spinach grape tomatoes, cucumber, flax seed, few fatfree croutons and Paul Newman's lf sesame ginger dressing) and 1/2 C of the sweet potato soup I made on Monday. And afternoon snack will be melba toast topped with Laughing Cow cheese and sliced pear. Can you tell I am hungry already? Breakfast seems like hours ago! Have a great day everyone...................P

Your food sounds yummy!
Have I mentioned my husband gave up junk food for lent? So in the evenings when I'm trying to quell my snacking, he sits there looking superior? A pox on him.....he'll probably lose 20 lbs before Easter!!

Tonight we're having tuna casserole for dinner. My evening snack is planned to be a pudding cup I've been hiding in the back of the cupboard.

Hope you guys are having a great day-- and welcome to all newcomers!!!

 

[pjlla]

How is everyone here? Not sure who's posting day it is, but I'm here to say hello. I've had a good week diet and exercise wise... probably the best I have had in a long time! Hopefully the scales will show it, but I will try not to be discouraged if they don't... especially since AF is here for a visit (but on her way out, thankfully!) (Sorry if that is TMI for any of you!)

My challenge today will be not eating the candy and soda I will be selling for a Robotics Team fundraiser tonight. Actually, the soda holds no appeal for me... but the Chunky bars and Raisinets sitting on my counter are calling my name! I have had them here for two weeks and haven't touched them.... I can do it for 12 more hours!

And tomorrow night's dinner is in question... we will be heading out of town before dinner time to go to Boston for a small Robotics demonstration. Not sure when/where we will get to eat. I'm thinking about planning some sort of "car picnic" for the four of us to be able to avoid the dreaded drive-through. I'll have to check what we have in the house today. I think I could find the stuff for four sandwiches, sliced fruit, and cookies (for the other three... not me). And I have canned soda and seltzer in the house (only because of the fundraiser... soda is not something we normally have in the house). Guess I will be packing us a picnic!

Anyhow.... I'm looking forward to hearing back from you folks and finding out how your week is going! Got any good food hints/snack ideas/recipes to share??

I'll share the peanut butter spread recipe I found in the Biggest Loser Book. I posted it on another thread... I'll be right back after I find it to cut and paste!................P

I'm back... here it is...

Here is the original recipe:

1 C silken tofu (approx 9 oz)

1/3 C peanut butter

4 tsp. honey

2 tsp. lime juice

Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Store in refrigerator.

Serving size: 2 TB - 80 calories, 5 g protein, 4 g carbs, 5 g fat, 1 g fiber

WW points per serving - 2

Here is what I used:

I used the tofu and peanut butter (1 lb. of silken tofu and 2/3 C p.butter... double recipe) but instead of honey I used Agave nectar (8 tsp. for the doubl recipe) and I did not use the lime juice. My blender seized up on me when I tried to use it, so I ended up blending this together with a whisk. It took a minute for the p. butter and tofu to get together, but it definitely worked. I might even try adding a splash of vanilla.

It is wetter than straight p. butter, but still spreadable. And I can essentially eat double the amount for the same points as straight p. butter! And I can see blending this into shakes or dipping fruit! HTH someone!

 

[dizcrazy]

Morning!
I am having an "okay" week. I havent exercised but I am making decent enough food choices.
Work has been REALLT stressful this week, and usually that leads me to the vending machine for chocolate! I'm proud of myself for only buying water at the machines this week, so that is one plus.

 

[ohMom]

i have goofed already! i'm sorry, had in my head I was on Friday. now I remember I choose Thursday for that extra incentive the day before weigh-in. I'll remember from now on!! It has been a really busy week at my house, went really fast!

i have done well on the exercise this week, 4/5 workouts done. either have to do my last one this evening or first thing tomorrow morning as I'm spending the day Sat with some friends scrapbooking. i'm excited for that!

today my WI was good, heading in the right direction even after a potluck at work Wed. giving up chocolate for lent is helping me out too! for this challenge i'm 2/10

it looks like the start of a beautiful day here, sunny and temps finally getting a little warmer here in the buckeye state.

oh yea -- yesterday I did my long walk (LW) for the week and allowed myself a little extra to balance off the extra calories needed. anyhow -- after i really wanted to crack open our box of GS cookies, the lemon sandwich ones. i knew if i opened it would be the end of it.....i was strong and didn't! yay me!!

and chris --- i'm totally impressed you didn't have any cake!! definately a success that dinner was!