Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[Leitadala]

That name has a feeling..... it's called "HANGRY".... so hungry that you are ANGRY, GRUMPY, and SHORT-TEMPERED. THere is an article about it in this month's WW magazine.

I like that term! It describes exactly what happens to me or DH sometimes!

Welcome aboard! Like someone else mentioned, just jump in here.... don't worry about the 100 pages you missed.... you will catch up soon enough.

Sounds like you are off to a great start with your weight loss and exercise.

Thank you! I've been trying, but I hope this is the extra motivation I need to do even better!

EAT if you have had a workout. Sometimes I will say "Hunger isn't an emergency" and I will tell you to just suck it up and go to bed hungry if you've truly had enough calories that day. But if you are craving "real" food and have "real" hunger after a workout, then you need to fuel your body! Peanut butter is a good choice (just watch the portion size).... and try to get some complex carbs with your protein post-workout (although J. Michaels recommends NO carbs at night). Apple or banana with peanut butter, lowfat string cheese and a pear, cottage cheese and peaches... these would probably all be good choices. And don't forget to HYDRATE! Your body may need WATER more than food.

I like these healthy choice options! I need to stock up on cheese sticks to go with my fruit.

Went through most of today thinking about the rest of the Team here, and how I'm not alone in making healthy choices. I'm really glad I joined up!

 

[amykathleen2005]

So I was proud that I started taking vitamins at the end of last week (Flintstones with Iron). I thought it would help me to top up the nutrients I miss in my diet.

However, this week my stomach also feels like there is a balloon in it for the past few days! Sad to find out today that it is the vitamin (specifically the iron). Blah. I don't think I am going to have any weight loss this week.

 

[D73]

QOTD for Wed., Feb. 15, 2012


That said, let's talk about HEALTHY foods that are YUMMY and DROOL-worthy!

Using photos and/or descriptions, tell us about one of your favorite HEALTHY, WEIGHT-LOSS-JOURNEY WORTHY foods! Remember, we want to be DROOLING by the end of your description and BEGGING for the recipe!


Bonus QOTD:

What little bit of silly DISNEY do you have in your life every day? A piece of jewelry? A sticker on your journal? Do tell!

Still need to learn how to do the photos on here so you will have to accept a description.

Dijon Chicken Sliders

Ground Chicken 1/4 lb
Onion medium
Garlic 2 cloves
Pickle 1 mediumto large
Dijon Mustard 2 Tb
Worchestershire Sauce 1 Tb

I finely chop the onion, garlic and pickle ( ihave a quick and easy gadget to do this.) Then I mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Season with Black Pepper and adjust the the mustard and Worchestershire to your taste preference.

Place by spoonful onto a griddle, turning once to ensure even and thorough cooking.

I have used this same mixture as a stuffing for peppers and simply cooked in the oven for 25 minutes at about 350° F.

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I have Disney things all over actually. My iPhone has a Steamboat Willie Mickey cover. I keep my iPad in a Mickey Mouse leather sleeve. My mousepad is from the Disney Dream. Lotso Bear is sitting on my desk in front of me now. I have WDW throws hung on my living room wall like tapestries. My workouts are almost always done to Disney music or soundtracks from Disney attractions. My computer screen and screen saver are Disney. That's all part of my daily life. My shower curtain and shower curtain rings are Mickey. My pajamas are Mickey.......and more comes out at holidays and lead up to trips as I count down. I warned you when I joined this thread that I am obsessed.

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Well I never made it to the boards to write yesterday, though I did read when I had the chance.

This week is show week for Fidller on the Roof at school which has me playing trombone in the pit orchestra. It is also 70's week which had me preparing a 20 minute mash up of music from the decade that the students have been singing in the foyer at the end of the day yesterday and today. (My school is celebrating 50 Years. Each month the foyer is being decorating with items from a differnt decade as we exerience the time machine of the last 50 years and the music department (ummm me!) prepares some entertainment.) Plus my 2 Godspell rehearsals this week......You get the idea....busy!

But my class that I normall have right now have taken a field trip to the UN in Geneva so I have a few minutes extra today where I can come on and say hello.

Non Scale Victory for me this week: I received a really nice solid red sweater for Christmas from my parents. When I tried it on when getting back to Switzerland in early January, it was too tight. BUT...For Valentine's DAy I needed something red to wear and I decided to give it a try. It fit...perfectly. And since it was not my typical baggy sweater style, a lot of people commented about how I was losing weight and looking good. Ahhhhh that is a big boost in the encouragement department. I think it is my new favorite piece of clothing.

Well, if you recall I also mentioned earlier this week that I was gong to increase my calorie intake to try to plow through the stagnation that I found myself in. I did....and it worked. The numbers have started to go down again. So I encourage you all to count your calories if you are not doing so. We all know we need to eat less than what we were....but we often forget that we have to eat a minimum as well. Whoever it was that recommended MyFitnessPal.....THANK YOU

Here's wishing you all a great Thursday!!!!!

Christopher

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

QUICK SHOUT OUT HERE!..... I tried a recipe that luvpoohandcompany posted over on the BL recipe thread recently for Curried Carrot soup! It was so delicious and LOW CAL and yummy! Get this.... even my SUPER-PICKY, vegetable-hating DS loved it!! He ate two servings and gave it two thumbs up!! It is definitely added to the regular rotation now! (Although I will say I made it with skim milk and will try it with 2% next time.... needed just a bit more creaminess). .....................P

So glad you like the soup I sometimes make this as an appetiser if I have friends over for dinner and dress it up with a little swirl of cream and a sprinkle if chopped parsley-really looks the part and gives it the extra creaminess too

Went through most of today thinking about the rest of the Team here, and how I'm not alone in making healthy choices. I'm really glad I joined up!

It really helps me keep on track to feel part of this team. Glad you feel the same team-spirit too

Still need to learn how to do the photos on here so you will have to accept a description.

Dijon Chicken Sliders

Ground Chicken 1/4 lb
Onion medium
Garlic 2 cloves
Pickle 1 mediumto large
Dijon Mustard 2 Tb
Worchestershire Sauce 1 Tb

I finely chop the onion, garlic and pickle ( ihave a quick and easy gadget to do this.) Then I mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Season with Black Pepper and adjust the the mustard and Worchestershire to your taste preference.

Place by spoonful onto a griddle, turning once to ensure even and thorough cooking.

I have used this same mixture as a stuffing for peppers and simply cooked in the oven for 25 minutes at about 350° F.

I cant do photos either (partly why I didnt answer the question) but your food sounds lovely


Non Scale Victory for me this week: I received a really nice solid red sweater for Christmas from my parents. When I tried it on when getting back to Switzerland in early January, it was too tight. BUT...For Valentine's DAy I needed something red to wear and I decided to give it a try. It fit...perfectly. And since it was not my typical baggy sweater style, a lot of people commented about how I was losing weight and looking good. Ahhhhh that is a big boost in the encouragement department. I think it is my new favorite piece of clothing.
Yay for new clothes fitting and feeling good
Well, if you recall I also mentioned earlier this week that I was gong to increase my calorie intake to try to plow through the stagnation that I found myself in. I did....and it worked. The numbers have started to go down again. So I encourage you all to count your calories if you are not doing so. We all know we need to eat less than what we were....but we often forget that we have to eat a minimum as well. Whoever it was that recommended MyFitnessPal.....THANK YOU

Have finally found time to look at this app and seems to be just what I need also. Hope I have as much luck as you with it

 

[donac]

Good Thursday morning everyone.

This is the start of a crazy weekend. Ds2 is coming home but I have lots to do with the local high school. I will be there tonight, tomorrow and Sat and maybe even Sunday. We have lots to do to make sure that everything is
ready for the show in 3 weeks. It is going to be tight.

ChelleyB for your information I teach high school mathematics. Actually mostly Advanced Placement Calculus.

Christopher I am so happy that the sweater that you got fits. That is wonderful. It is a good step.


luvpoohandcompany I may have to try that recipe. I love to take soup to school for lunch. Can you eat it cold?

QOTD In my classroom is my villians poster. I have had it up for about 10 years. It is right next to the clock so the kids do comment about it. They also will ask me about any that they do not know.

mommyof2Pirates I wish I had a 4 day weekend but this inservice can be a pain.

pjlla your breakfast looks great. I have never tried sauted spinach. I have eaten spinach in a salad. I may have to try it.

RemembertheMagic98 I hope your cold goes away fast. I haven't had a full cold all season but my head has been stuffy and I am sneezing like crazy the last few days.

OFf to get dressed.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[jillbur]

Today is my Friday yay! I have a four day weekend and so do my boys. Just a quick pop in to say hello. I really didn't make it on here yesterday, so I am going to make sure I make time later. Have a great Thursday!

Jill

 

[mikamah]

Good morning!! Been a busy week, and I'm heading into work for some extra time, so I can't dis this morning. We have a spaghetti fundraiser tonight, but I'm planning on having lots of salad, and a little pasta. My weekend weight is almost gone, so if I can control myself, I'll should make a maintain tomorrow.

Love the name game!!

K-Krazy but fun
A-Active
T-Tolerant
H-Happy
Y-Youthful in spirit more than body.

I'm on call this weekend, and hope to be able to catch up properly with everyone. As long as the dis behaves!!

Have a terrific thursday!!!

 

[pjlla]

QOTD for Thursday, February 16, 2012

Do you have "tips" that you would like to share with other busy, active, possibly-overwhelmed folks who are on this healthy journey? Please list anywhere from 1 to 10 of your best tips! The tips can involved quick meal ideas, ways to add extra exercise, or (my favorite) organizational and/or planning tips!


BONUS QOTD:

Pessimist or Optimist?

Black or Navy?

Chocolate or Chips?

Math or Spelling?

Outgoing or Shy?

Summer or Winter?

Night owl or Morning dove?

City or Country?

 

[pjlla]

I'm horrible at math! 5 out of 4 people have trouble with fractions. I'm one of them


I'm definitely another! In fact, I had to read your statement three times before I got the joke!


Great work on the run! Glad your day wasn't as busy as yesterday

Thanks.... in fact, yesterday was practically relaxing!! I did 4 loads of laundry (washed/dried... not folded), made beds, finished the "Smash book" journal I was making for DD to take to Costa Rica, got in two short exercise sessions (20 min and 15 min), picked up both kids at school, made dinner, had a bath (rare occurrence for me.... usually a shower-er). No work, no crazy driving hundreds of miles, no 4:30 am alarm... WOOHOO!

Broccoli cheddar cheese -yum!!!!!
I'm excited about Survivor too!!!! I like to look at Jeff Probst's twitter account when I watch it - his tweets are cool!

Didn't watch it..... waiting to watch as a family on Friday night, so DON'T TALK ABOUT IT!

The soup recipe is here somewhere..... I think on the BL recipe thread. Our BL friend (totally can't remember who.... sorry!) modified it from a Panera recipe and I modified it further to be lower fat. It is easy, fairly quick, and my family loves it.... it is definitely a 2 thumbs up in this house!

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Have great night, everyone!!!

Due to technical difficulties i have no pic but i willtell you aboutmy easy weeknight dinner that was delish!

Healthier taco salad

Romaine lettuce topped with 1 taco shell crushed up, tomato, red onion, reduced fat cheddar cheese, 95% ff ground beef w taco seasoning, and ff ranch dressing.

It was so yummy!

Just got back from the gym. Ran for 40 min. Now im just relaxing before i head to bed. One more day of work and then its a 4 day wkend for me wohoo!

Taco salad is definitely one of my FAVORITE meals. I do pretty much what you do..... bed of spring mix or baby spinach or a blend.... top with various veggies such as grape tomatoes, cuke, red bell pepper, purple onion, carrot, etc. Then I usually mix up a small amount (2 tb) of my taco meat with about a 1/4 C of fat-free refried beans and dollop that over the top. My dressing is a mix of Bolthouse Farms creamy yogurt blue cheese (1 Tb.) mixed with 3 Tb. of mild salsa. I usually try to use at least 1 Tb. of guacamole or a small portion of fresh avocado. Crush up one taco shell for the top. If I have enough points left, I will top it with a bit of shredded light cheddar, but it isn't a must for me.

Went through most of today thinking about the rest of the Team here, and how I'm not alone in making healthy choices. I'm really glad I joined up!

We're glad you did too!! The comradery here is wonderful!

So I was proud that I started taking vitamins at the end of last week (Flintstones with Iron). I thought it would help me to top up the nutrients I miss in my diet.

However, this week my stomach also feels like there is a balloon in it for the past few days! Sad to find out today that it is the vitamin (specifically the iron). Blah. I don't think I am going to have any weight loss this week.

Why makes you think it is the vitamin specifically? Try another type perhaps.... don't give up on vitamins all together.... they are too important! And iron sensitivity is common. Have you been told you need iron?

Still need to learn how to do the photos on here so you will have to accept a description.

Dijon Chicken Sliders

Ground Chicken 1/4 lb
Onion medium
Garlic 2 cloves
Pickle 1 mediumto large
Dijon Mustard 2 Tb
Worchestershire Sauce 1 Tb

I finely chop the onion, garlic and pickle ( ihave a quick and easy gadget to do this.) Then I mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Season with Black Pepper and adjust the the mustard and Worchestershire to your taste preference.

Place by spoonful onto a griddle, turning once to ensure even and thorough cooking.

I have used this same mixture as a stuffing for peppers and simply cooked in the oven for 25 minutes at about 350° F.


What type of pickle? Dill, sweet, bread and butter??? Do you serve these in mini-buns like a burger?

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I have Disney things all over actually. My iPhone has a Steamboat Willie Mickey cover. I keep my iPad in a Mickey Mouse leather sleeve. My mousepad is from the Disney Dream. Lotso Bear is sitting on my desk in front of me now. I have WDW throws hung on my living room wall like tapestries. My workouts are almost always done to Disney music or soundtracks from Disney attractions. My computer screen and screen saver are Disney. That's all part of my daily life. My shower curtain and shower curtain rings are Mickey. My pajamas are Mickey.......and more comes out at holidays and lead up to trips as I count down. I warned you when I joined this thread that I am obsessed.

I would definitely have more Disney around the house if it weren't for DH. I try to keep it at a low-level for him. Not the fan that I am. But my scrapping area is "Disney-fied" even though it is a corner of the master bedroom.

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Well I never made it to the boards to write yesterday, though I did read when I had the chance.

This week is show week for Fidller on the Roof at school which has me playing trombone in the pit orchestra. It is also 70's week which had me preparing a 20 minute mash up of music from the decade that the students have been singing in the foyer at the end of the day yesterday and today. (My school is celebrating 50 Years. Each month the foyer is being decorating with items from a differnt decade as we exerience the time machine of the last 50 years and the music department (ummm me!) prepares some entertainment.) Plus my 2 Godspell rehearsals this week......You get the idea....busy!

So busy! The countdown months sound like fun though!!

But my class that I normall have right now have taken a field trip to the UN in Geneva so I have a few minutes extra today where I can come on and say hello.

Non Scale Victory for me this week: I received a really nice solid red sweater for Christmas from my parents. When I tried it on when getting back to Switzerland in early January, it was too tight. BUT...For Valentine's DAy I needed something red to wear and I decided to give it a try. It fit...perfectly. And since it was not my typical baggy sweater style, a lot of people commented about how I was losing weight and looking good. Ahhhhh that is a big boost in the encouragement department. I think it is my new favorite piece of clothing.

Isn't it amazing how GREAT a piece of clothing can make you feel? Toss out those baggy oversized clothes..... they aren't fooling anyone! And they are probably making you look heavy!

Well, if you recall I also mentioned earlier this week that I was gong to increase my calorie intake to try to plow through the stagnation that I found myself in. I did....and it worked. The numbers have started to go down again. So I encourage you all to count your calories if you are not doing so. We all know we need to eat less than what we were....but we often forget that we have to eat a minimum as well. Whoever it was that recommended MyFitnessPal.....THANK YOU

Glad that the increased calories worked for you. I've been struggling with that issue myself. It is definitely a mental block for me, as I KNOW I should be eating at least my daily points minimum.

I am currently watching season 7 of the BL on Netflix.... and one of the young men was struggling to lose every week, even though he is super young and really big (which is usually a great combination for huge losses). He and Bob (Harper) were talking and he told Bob he hadn't been eating his daily minimum calories, despite the fact that he was burning close to 10,000 calories a day! Bob told he that he ABSOLUTELY must eat at least his minimum..... so he did and the next weigh-in he lost 13 pounds!!! THere's the proof, right? So why can't I wrap my head around eating a bit more some days?

Here's wishing you all a great Thursday!!!!!

Christopher

Good Thursday morning everyone.

This is the start of a crazy weekend. Ds2 is coming home but I have lots to do with the local high school. I will be there tonight, tomorrow and Sat and maybe even Sunday. We have lots to do to make sure that everything is
ready for the show in 3 weeks. It is going to be tight.

Hope you get to spend some time with your DS.


luvpoohandcompany I may have to try that recipe. I love to take soup to school for lunch. Can you eat it cold?

Maybe I'll eat my leftovers for lunch cold and let you know how it is!


pjlla your breakfast looks great. I have never tried sauted spinach. I have eaten spinach in a salad. I may have to try it.

It is the best way to eat spinach, IMHO. It doesn't get all watery and soggy, like steamed/boiled spinach does. I only buy baby spinach.... I'm not sure that bigger heavier leaves would saute as well. Try it with a handful of grape tomatoes (sliced in half) tossed in too. They get super sweet!

RemembertheMagic98 I hope your cold goes away fast. I haven't had a full cold all season but my head has been stuffy and I am sneezing like crazy the last few days.

OFf to get dressed.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Hope the sneezing and stuffiness goes away quickly!

Today is my Friday yay! I have a four day weekend and so do my boys. Just a quick pop in to say hello. I really didn't make it on here yesterday, so I am going to make sure I make time later. Have a great Thursday!

Jill

Enjoy your 4 day weekend! I'm sure we're all jealous!

Good morning!! Been a busy week, and I'm heading into work for some extra time, so I can't dis this morning. We have a spaghetti fundraiser tonight, but I'm planning on having lots of salad, and a little pasta. My weekend weight is almost gone, so if I can control myself, I'll should make a maintain tomorrow.

Love the name game!!

K-Krazy but fun
A-Active
T-Tolerant
H-Happy
Y-Youthful in spirit more than body.

I'm on call this weekend, and hope to be able to catch up properly with everyone. As long as the dis behaves!!

Have a terrific thursday!!!

Have a great Thursday! And YES, I was lurking over on the Princess thread! THanks for the shout-out!

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Morning friends! Things are a bit slow here with Team Donald..... so at least it hasn't taken me 2 hours to catch up!

Yesterday's four loads of laundry got partially folded earlier this morning while waiting for DS to shower and dress. I need to finish those up and get them put away and start packing DD for her trip to CR!

Yes, I know that if she is old enough to leave the country without me she SHOULD be packing for herself, but she just doesn't have the time! She is, as usual, right out straight with school, swim, homework, Rainbow Girls, NHS, etc. And of course, since they are leaving before school vacation starts, she has to finish up all of her missed assignments (preferably before she leaves). If I don't do some packing for her today and tomorrow, she will be throwing stuff in a suitcase the night before and I will spend the entire 9 days wondering what she is missing.

My goal for today is to hit the TM for 45 minutes, finish folding/putting away the laundry, make all three beds, and get at least 75% of the packing done for DD. I also need to do a quick swish in all three toilets. If there is time I would like to try to upload some pictures to my Walgreens Photo account to order prints for my next scrapping project. I tried to do that a few weeks ago when they had a sale, but I couldn't get the upload to go.... so try, try again. Let's see how much I actually get accomplished!

Off to answer the QOTD........................P

 

[pjlla]

QOTD for Thursday, February 16, 2012

Do you have "tips" that you would like to share with other busy, active, possibly-overwhelmed folks who are on this healthy journey? Please list anywhere from 1 to 10 of your best tips! The tips can involved quick meal ideas, ways to add extra exercise, or (my favorite) organizational and/or planning tips!

1. PLAN YOUR DINNER MEALS. Even if all you plan is the main dish, at least you will have an idea during the day of what your evening meal entails for calories.... and you won't end up going over calories because you didn't leave yourself enough for dinner. PLUS the act of planning your meals will make it more likely that you will eat at home versus an "emergency" trip to Pizza Hut or McDonalds. The crockpot can be your best friend!

2. Save/wash/reuse/recycle! Save those disposable containers from groceries and take-out (Cool Whip containers, bread bags, deli salad tubs). Give them a quick hand-washing (no dishwasher for plastics!) and put it next to the fridge. Next time you need to pack your lunch for work or a "to go" lunch for a busy day or weekend, pull out your disposable containers. Pack it up with your salad, sandwich, hummus, whatever. When you are done eating your lunch, you can toss the container into the trash/recycling bin, rather than taking it home to wash/dry/store. It doubles the usage of something going to the landfill or recycling bin.... plus if you do your own trash/recycling, it is one less container for you to have to drag to the transfer station!

3. A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE. This is a great rule! It keeps life from getting crazy and disorganized. I live with two very disorganized folks (DD and DH) and I can see how crazy it makes them. DH is CONSTANTLY searching for keys, cell phone, wallet.... and it makes him cranky... and sometimes late! I've tried establishing a "home" for these things (basket on the buffet inside the kitchen door) but it didn't seem to work. But recently when he couldn't find his keys, he was asking me what happened to the basket. I DID NOT remind him that he RARELY used the basket and the only reason his stuff ended up in it was because I put it there!! But hey, if he thinks the basket will work, I'm bringing it out of retirement!

Anyhow, this all goes along with this season's BL theme...."NO EXCUSES". I think people use excuses like "I can't find my sneakers" or "I forgot my gym bag" or "I forgot I had to ......." to miss workouts.

It doesn't matter if the home you designate for an item makes NO SENSE to anyone else.... as long as it works FOR YOU!

4. Use a food journal and KEEP IT OUT! I use a good old-fashioned paper food journal. For about 4 years it was a spiral bound notebook.... the cheap ones from Staples. But I've moved onto a lightweight binder full of filler paper (again, really cheap from Staples at back-to-school time). I keep it on my counter, near my paperwork area. The entire family knows that this is the HOME for my journal and you don't mess with Mom's journal!

It is a CONSTANT concrete reminder to me to eat right and journal my foods. It gives me quick access to look back at previous weights and such. Along with my daily foods I also record daily exercise, TOM information, and other notes such as whether I worked a particular day, where we were on a weekend (swim, vacation, etc), and if I was sick or not feeling right. And it is right there, handy to grab if I am heading out the door for a day or weekend or vacation.

It has a pocket folder in the back for my Points Slider, Points booklet, "before" picture (handy for when I need inspiration), and any new recipes or food ideas I've found that I need to read through, etc.

If you use something more high tech, be SURE that it is always handy to use and you have some sort of constant reminder (perhaps an audible alarm for meal times??).

5. FIND ACCOUNTABILITY. Whether it is with us here, with a trainer, with a WW group, or with a RL friend..... you NEED accountability to MORE than just the scale. You need support and advise and a sounding board... preferably with folks of like-mind.


BONUS QOTD:

Pessimist or Optimist? Mostly optimist.

Black or Navy? BLACK!

Chocolate or Chips? Both! I love the salty/sweet combination!

Math or Spelling? Definitely spelling. I hate math!

Outgoing or Shy? Shy.... painfully so at times. But my weight loss has helped with that.

Summer or Winter? SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER!!

Night owl or Morning dove? Morning dove!! I'm mentally done by 9 pm!

City or Country? Like to live in the country, but enjoy visiting cities!

That's it for me!...........................P

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Dona I'm not sure what the soup would taste like cold-I'm not really a fan of cold soups.

QOTD for Thursday, February 16, 2012

Do you have "tips" that you would like to share with other busy, active, possibly-overwhelmed folks who are on this healthy journey? Please list anywhere from 1 to 10 of your best tips! The tips can involved quick meal ideas, ways to add extra exercise, or (my favorite) organizational and/or planning tips!


BONUS QOTD:

1. Write it down if it crosses your lips! Honestly the amount of food I'd "forget" I've eaten if I hadnt written it down would probably feed another person
2. Drink, drink, drink -water of course (not wine unfortunately)
3. Have fun with your new you! It's as exciting as you want it to be on this journey to a new healthier you
4. Be kind to yourself-we all have days when things dont go to plan but thats all they are-days-not eternity! Dont put off starting again. Do it with the next meal and that way the damage is minimal!
5. Find the support you need to stay strong and motivated (for me its this team)
6. Try to make small changes daily to make what you eat healthier-that way you hardly notice but the effects will soon add up!


Pessimist or Optimist? Optimist

Black or Navy?Navy

Chocolate or Chips?Oh tough one-really like to eat both-but chocolate wins (just)

Math or Spelling?maths

Outgoing or Shy?outgoing

Summer or Winter?summer

Night owl or Morning dove?morning dove

City or Country?city girl at heart (like visiting the country though

 

[pjlla]

Dona I'm not sure what the soup would taste like cold-I'm not really a fan of cold soups.

I didn't end up with the soup leftovers for lunch.... had to finish the sushi instead.

Anyhow..... I was chuckling at how opposite so many of your choices on the Bonus QOTD were from mine!.

Okay..... three beds made, three toilets cleaned, stuff in the suitcase for DD and I ended up doing a mini clean-up in her room while searching for stuff for the suitcase. It is amazing how quickly I can make the disaster look pretty acceptable! Plus I found two skirts, a sweater, and countless sox that belong to ME!

The one thing we haven't been able to find for her trip is SHORTS. I know that she is assuming that nothing she has will work or will fit properly, but I found SO MANY pairs in her room, I can't imagine that none of them will work. And if it isn't enough she can borrow some of mine. I've been looking around as I've been out lately and can't seem to find shorts anywhere. Our favorite place for casual summer stuff is usually Old Navy and they didn't have shorts last time we were there. If we are really desperate I may end up searching the GW or SA over the weekend.

I did end up folding all of the laundry except for the white load in the dryer. I hate folding whites! (well.... mostly I hate sorting socks.) Sink is empty, lunch is eaten, 51 minutes done on the TM (brisk walking with hill intervals while wearing a weight belt, ankle weights, and carrying weighted balls). I left the TM out and will do another five minutes here and there as I have time (well..... that is the plan anyhow! )

Welll...... I have about two hours of "me" time left..... should I fold that stupid white load and vacuum.... or scrapbook?? Tough decision.... NOT!

Be back in a little while to see who's here to chat!.............P

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

I didn't end up with the soup leftovers for lunch.... had to finish the sushi instead.

Anyhow..... I was chuckling at how opposite so many of your choices on the Bonus QOTD were from mine!.
Its funny isnt it how two people can br so different and yet be similar at the same time!! Both of us are in the same age bracket, both striving to be healthy. I still envy your organisational skills though Definitely going to be your 1st client in your next life I did however finally get all my filing done (bills and such) and sorted my boys clothes out so 3 bags went to my local charity store

Okay..... three beds made, three toilets cleaned, stuff in the suitcase for DD and I ended up doing a mini clean-up in her room while searching for stuff for the suitcase. It is amazing how quickly I can make the disaster look pretty acceptable! Plus I found two skirts, a sweater, and countless sox that belong to ME!
My daughters room drives me nuts-the hardest thing to find is often the floor


I did end up folding all of the laundry except for the white load in the dryer. I hate folding whites! (well.... mostly I hate sorting socks.) Sink is empty, lunch is eaten, 51 minutes done on the TM (brisk walking with hill intervals while wearing a weight belt, ankle weights, and carrying weighted balls). I left the TM out and will do another five minutes here and there as I have time (well..... that is the plan anyhow! )

Welll...... I have about two hours of "me" time left..... should I fold that stupid white load and vacuum.... or scrapbook?? Tough decision.... NOT!

Be back in a little while to see who's here to chat!.............P

Enjoy

 

[jillbur]

QOTD for Thursday, February 16, 2012

Do you have "tips" that you would like to share with other busy, active, possibly-overwhelmed folks who are on this healthy journey? Please list anywhere from 1 to 10 of your best tips! The tips can involved quick meal ideas, ways to add extra exercise, or (my favorite) organizational and/or planning tips!


BONUS QOTD:

Pessimist or Optimist? about half and half

Black or Navy? Black

Chocolate or Chips? CHOCOLATE!!

Math or Spelling? Math

Outgoing or Shy? Outgoing

Summer or Winter? Summer

Night owl or Morning dove? Morning dove

City or Country? a little of both

I will be back on later with my list for the QOTD. I'm wrapping up at work right now and don't have time.

Jill

 

[cclovesdis]

Healthy Habits Results Week 6: Pamper Week/Adventureland

Congratulations to all our participants!

Team Mickey had 6 participants:
cclovesdis
GaRain
glass1/2fll
KDIPIAZZ
MelindaRuns
myweegirls

Team Donald had 8 participants:
4HOLIDAYS
belledreamer
D73
jillbur
luvpoohandcompany
Mary▪Poppins
ougrad86

Team Donald is the team winner for HH Week 2! Congratulations!

Congratulations to KDIPIAZZ all 7/7 points!

Congratulations to 4HOLIDAYS, belledreamer, D73, jillbur, luvpoohandcompany, and ougrad86 for earning all 7/7 points!

For Week 6: Adventureland, I have a Pamper Prize for Team Donald Participant luvpoohandcompany. Please PM me your address and I will mail out your prize as soon as possible.


Please let me know if I made any mistakes. My inbox and I have not been getting along well lately.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Healthy Habits Results Week 6: Pamper Week/Adventureland

Congratulations to all our participants!

Team Mickey had 6 participants:
cclovesdis
GaRain
glass1/2fll
KDIPIAZZ
MelindaRuns
myweegirls

Team Donald had 8 participants:
4HOLIDAYS
belledreamer
D73
jillbur
luvpoohandcompany
Mary▪Poppins
ougrad86

Team Donald is the team winner for HH Week 2! Congratulations!

Congratulations to KDIPIAZZ all 7/7 points!

Congratulations to 4HOLIDAYS, belledreamer, D73, jillbur, luvpoohandcompany, and ougrad86 for earning all 7/7 points!

For Week 6: Adventureland, I have a Pamper Prize for Team Donald Participant luvpoohandcompany. Please PM me your address and I will mail out your prize as soon as possible.


Please let me know if I made any mistakes. My inbox and I have not been getting along well lately.

Aw thanks but my hubby freaks out if I give out our address so please pass my prize on Thanks for thinking of me though

 

[donac]

QOTD for Thursday, February 16, 2012

Do you have "tips" that you would like to share with other busy, active, possibly-overwhelmed folks who are on this healthy journey? Please list anywhere from 1 to 10 of your best tips! The tips can involved quick meal ideas, ways to add extra exercise, or (my favorite) organizational and/or planning tips!

Just keep swimming. DOn't give up.


BONUS QOTD:

Pessimist or Optimist?pessimist

Black or Navy?Navy

Chocolate or Chips?Chocolate

Math or Spelling?MATH

Outgoing or Shy? Shy

Summer or Winter? SOrry Spring or Fall

Night owl or Morning dove? Morning Dove

City or Country? A little of both. I really enjoy the country but every now and then I love to go into the city

Just wanted to answer that before I forgot.

Have a happy and healthy day

 

[::Snow_White::]

Ugh. I just had a response to the past QOTDs and then I accidently hit the back button and it poofed. I have tons of things to do so I'll have to come back later and answer them and read everyone's responses! I'll go ahead and answer the this or that questions.

Pessimist or Optimist?
Realistic Optimist!
Black or Navy?
Navy
Chocolate or Chips?
Chocolate
Math or Spelling?
Spelling
Outgoing or Shy?
Shy
Summer or Winter?
Summer
Night owl or Morning dove?
Morning Dove!
City or Country?
Small town for home and city for vacation!

3 mile run today, I didn't get to exercise yesterday. Came back from class, did some homework and laid down for a few minutes and was out for 2 hours! Woke up long enough to finish my math assignment and go back to bed!

Picked up some brussel sprouts and other veggies from walmart today. I had some leftover cheese and broccoli rice with a box of steamed carrots, peppers, and broccoli. It was delicious! I'm making grilled vegetables and tofu tonight. Hope you all have had a wonderful day!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Still need to learn how to do the photos on here so you will have to accept a description.

Dijon Chicken Sliders

Ground Chicken 1/4 lb
Onion medium
Garlic 2 cloves
Pickle 1 mediumto large
Dijon Mustard 2 Tb
Worchestershire Sauce 1 Tb

I finely chop the onion, garlic and pickle ( ihave a quick and easy gadget to do this.) Then I mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Season with Black Pepper and adjust the the mustard and Worchestershire to your taste preference.

Place by spoonful onto a griddle, turning once to ensure even and thorough cooking.

I have used this same mixture as a stuffing for peppers and simply cooked in the oven for 25 minutes at about 350° F.

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I have Disney things all over actually. My iPhone has a Steamboat Willie Mickey cover. I keep my iPad in a Mickey Mouse leather sleeve. My mousepad is from the Disney Dream. Lotso Bear is sitting on my desk in front of me now. I have WDW throws hung on my living room wall like tapestries. My workouts are almost always done to Disney music or soundtracks from Disney attractions. My computer screen and screen saver are Disney. That's all part of my daily life. My shower curtain and shower curtain rings are Mickey. My pajamas are Mickey.......and more comes out at holidays and lead up to trips as I count down. I warned you when I joined this thread that I am obsessed.

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Well I never made it to the boards to write yesterday, though I did read when I had the chance.

This week is show week for Fidller on the Roof at school which has me playing trombone in the pit orchestra. It is also 70's week which had me preparing a 20 minute mash up of music from the decade that the students have been singing in the foyer at the end of the day yesterday and today. (My school is celebrating 50 Years. Each month the foyer is being decorating with items from a differnt decade as we exerience the time machine of the last 50 years and the music department (ummm me!) prepares some entertainment.) Plus my 2 Godspell rehearsals this week......You get the idea....busy!

But my class that I normall have right now have taken a field trip to the UN in Geneva so I have a few minutes extra today where I can come on and say hello.

Non Scale Victory for me this week: I received a really nice solid red sweater for Christmas from my parents. When I tried it on when getting back to Switzerland in early January, it was too tight. BUT...For Valentine's DAy I needed something red to wear and I decided to give it a try. It fit...perfectly. And since it was not my typical baggy sweater style, a lot of people commented about how I was losing weight and looking good. Ahhhhh that is a big boost in the encouragement department. I think it is my new favorite piece of clothing.

Well, if you recall I also mentioned earlier this week that I was gong to increase my calorie intake to try to plow through the stagnation that I found myself in. I did....and it worked. The numbers have started to go down again. So I encourage you all to count your calories if you are not doing so. We all know we need to eat less than what we were....but we often forget that we have to eat a minimum as well. Whoever it was that recommended MyFitnessPal.....THANK YOU

Here's wishing you all a great Thursday!!!!!

Christopher

That mixture sounds delish for stuffed peppers I may try that myself. You really do have one crazy week happening yowza. What a great NSV to keep you motivated through all the craziness. Great job.

QOTD for Thursday, February 16, 2012

Do you have "tips" that you would like to share with other busy, active, possibly-overwhelmed folks who are on this healthy journey? Please list anywhere from 1 to 10 of your best tips! The tips can involved quick meal ideas, ways to add extra exercise, or (my favorite) organizational and/or planning tips!


BONUS QOTD:

Pessimist or Optimist?

Black or Navy?

Chocolate or Chips?

Math or Spelling?

Outgoing or Shy?

Summer or Winter?

Night owl or Morning dove?

City or Country?

I really dont have any great tips because I am still figuring it out myself but a few I can think of.

Plan, Plan, Plan- make weekly meal charts, pack your lunch, make sure to keep a supply of healthy choices at home. Schedule your workouts as if they are appointments and stick to them even when your busy and have a million other things to do.

Track your food- Using a journal or smart phone apps are so helpful. You dont realize how much or how little your are eating and most times will be really surprised once you write it down.

Optimist
Black
Chocolate except during TOM than its Chips.
Math
Outgoing
Summer
I am in between a night owl and a morning person My best times are 9am-9pm

Definitely a city girl


Ok well I need to finish my day here at work and then I will be off for a long weekend.

 

[D73]

Still need to learn how to do the photos on here so you will have to accept a description.

Dijon Chicken Sliders

Ground Chicken 1/4 lb
Onion medium
Garlic 2 cloves
Pickle 1 mediumto large
Dijon Mustard 2 Tb
Worchestershire Sauce 1 Tb

I finely chop the onion, garlic and pickle ( i have a quick and easy gadget to do this.) Then I mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Season with Black Pepper and adjust the the mustard and Worchestershire to your taste preference.

Place by spoonful onto a griddle, turning once to ensure even and thorough cooking.

I have used this same mixture as a stuffing for peppers and simply cooked in the oven for 25 minutes at about 350° F.

To answer the question about what kind of pickles....I guess that would have to be a matter of preference. Here pickles come in one kind....in vinegar with some herbs. I MISS THE VARIETY IN THE USA.

Also I have not put them on little buns because they are not included as "on program" for my eating plan. But if small rolls are on your plan, I say go for it. Add a slice of tomato and lettuce and what a treat. Now that I say that I may try these as filling for lettuce wraps too. YUMMY