TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[flipflopmom]

Taryn- The middle/high school bus picks the kids up at 6:50 every morning! Ashleigh's bus usually comes at 7:25. Izzie's bus is at 8:25.

WOW! Our school day starts at 8:40. I only live 2 blocks from school, so I am spoiled, but I know we have kids on the bus before 7. On the days I have to take Sophie first, I have to leave at 7, but the other days, I don't leave until right at 8.

You know, I don't even know what they are...there were a few people who talked about them quite a bit in the Fall Challenge, don't remember who, and I thought maybe someone could use the code. I imagine they are like just the top part of muffins? (This is referring to Vita Tops)

Too funny!!!

I'm going to put the sins of TOM behind me and get back on track. Stress or no stress it's got to happen

Good for you!!!!

I definitely did not have any healthy fats through most of the day yesterday. So, the one thing I can do today is to eat dinner before I leave the office. I have a nice big green salad and I can put hard-boiled eggs and Canadian bacon on it to boost the protein. 3 classes at once? I hope that if you are going to do that, that you will find classes you love and that won’t be overwhelming. Oh, and I really glad the potato chips are gone. Life is really busy right now, but with some planning, I feel like I am controlling the one and only thing I can truly control in my life -- the food I put in my mouth. LOL! Of course, I can't control the scale, but I am hoping for a loss tomorrow.

Well, I have to take 2 this summer, regardless. I figure I'm off work. Surely I can get it done, with the help of grandparent babysitters! I am really glad they are gone, too! Hope you added some good fat today, and get that dinner in before you leave! LOVE the bolded part!!! And thanks for the reviews!

So, I went to bob evans last night for dinner. I thought I did good, but came home to realize the bread that I had was 8 points a slice...and I had 2!!! I ended up doing free step on my Wii Fit for and hour and a half during Biggest Loser last night!

A little planning is a great thing!!! That will help a lot. Glad you got in some exercise after that. When I am being good, , I always check nutrition labels before I eat!

I will get more water in today (yesterday I was bad drinking the H2O). I also like the idea of some mental coaching. I'll refocus my self today and motivate myself to keep going.

Good job! Sometimes, a little mental coaching makes a huge difference!!!

Well I started my morning out at the Doctors getting my first complete Physical since I was in high school. Found some bad news I need a echo and need to see a dermotologist have asthma etc. but hopefully they will all lead me to better health.

A. Good thing you found this out. B. You had already started taking the steps to get healthier, so you're ahead of the game!!!

Thank you Luckily for me, my brother was also went on this trip with us and he's currently training for the 5K too. So it was nice to have the other for the motivation to get up at 7am to get it over with, especially after a previous day of 4 miles walking I'm lacking some serious motivation today, but I'll push through it. While I'm a little down in the dumps about exercising today, I am at the same time VERY impressed with myself about my soda intake.

GREAT JOB NICOLE!!!! I am so proud of you. Although I will admit, when we are at WDW, my whole family is out the door by 7:15 in the am, so my runs were WAY early, and therefore, only happened once! The food is really good in some places. Are you still on a Disney high? What was your favorite memory? Great job on the soda!!!! And way to push through and exercise anyway!

I went to my Dr. today and she recommended doing more than 30 minutes, so tonight I'm doing an additional 15 minutes at least. We were talking about the changes I'm making slowly in my diet and she said just one at a time will help long term.

Great job. Sometimes, especially if a food is an addiction to me, I have to break that one before I can move on! 45 minutes a day is a GREAT goal!

This is a great idea to make small changes a little at a time. It will seem so easy to do it this way. Great idea...thanks! We, too, are cutting out the white rice in our house. I'm learning to like the whole wheat pasta, rice, and bread!

That's a plan! And hopefully, one you can stick with. Eliminate the junk, one step at a time.

I have a dear friend that is a nursing teacher, specializes in wellness. She posted this on Facebook today. " I heard on Good Morning America this AM that a new study shows that eating 8 servings of fruits/veggies per day can lower your risk for heart disease by 22%!!!!!! Any additional servings lowers by 2%! WOW! Weight Watchers knew somethign when they developed their new Points Plus and made all fruits and veggies FREE points!!! I think i will go have a V8!"

Pretty impressive stuff. Think I'll go have a banana!

Have a great evening. I needed to get on and have a little DO NOT EAT motivation. I am waiting for DH to get home, and I am starving. I did VERY well today, and don't want to blow it now!

First day back - 4 kids cried, missed my pj's and bedroom shoes like crazy, full moon, but I survived and the heathens didn't get on my nerves half as much as a day like today normally would have. I think the break from them was good for me!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Hey everyone! I've been busy with school so haven't been on that much. Life has been chaotic but that's for another post

1/16/11 Sunday QOTD
Think ahead to when you reach your goal, which you will, I can feel it! What are the things you want to be able to do as a result? This will be your motivation for the days ahead! Maintainers, dig deep. Think about mental, physical (yes, Rose, I'm thinking about your push ups ), emotional outcomes you are still working on despite being at goal.

Every year MADD does a Walk Like MADD to help raise money for families who have been affected by drunk drivers. I want to be able to walk in the event. I believe its either a 3 or 5k I can't remember.

I also want to be able to look good in a bathing suit.



1/17/11 Monday QOTD
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the US. His "I have a dream" speech has been replayed many times. What is YOUR dream for you and/or family?

My dream is to lose 90 pounds and be able to have another child. This weight is what is preventing this from happening. I miss my daughter every day.

1/18/11 Tuesday QOTD
We've talked about who is standing in our way, we've talked about what we want, now it's time to get motivated to stay on target. Share your favorite quote, song, "mantra", whatever you can repeat to yourself to stay motivated. I'm hoping if we all share, then we'll each have a collection to draw from!

"I can do this. I am worth it."

1/19/11 Wednesday QOTD
What is one thing you can do today extra to help you reach your goals? An extra 10 minutes of exercise? Sub out a veggie or a fruit? A few minutes of mental coaching? Go the extra mile today to give yourself a boost. I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!

I am getting on my treadmill later and walking 1.5 miles even though today is my actual "relax" from exercising day. I also am eating a salad and baby carrots with dinner tonight.

 

[keenercam]

I am leaving work soon to go to my meeting. I ate a green salad w/canadian bacon on it to help stave off hunger. I'll try to eat only something light, if anything when I get home. But telling you guys my plan helped me to follow-through on it.

 

[tigger813]

So so day here! I've just been feeling worn out today! I dozed a few minutes on the couch but didn't get any extra exercise. We just had some steak stir fry. I had onions and mushrooms on mine with a roasted garlic and peppercorn sauce and egg noodles. For lunch I ate some chips and spicy dip. I had my Herbalife stuff at about 11:30 so I just wasn't hungry. I went soda free yesterday and split a CHerry zero with Ash this afternoon. She made a cherry coke zero float with the rest. My co-worker commented on how tired I looked this morning. My eyelids are both really swollen. I have just felt worn out today. I will probably try and sleep in tomorrow until 6. I'll catch up on my workouts on the weekend.

Not sure what we'll have for supper tomorrow probably hot dogs. We're going to have chicken and vegetable stir fry on Friday night. I'm going to buy some eggplant and zucchini and some more onions and egg noodles. It's good and healthy! DH mentioned having stir fry and when I was at the store I forgot what veggies to get. I hope I don't forget tomorrow or Friday!

Watching Cash Cab with the family! Love this show! It's so much fun!!!! 2 guys just won $2700! I want get in to a Cash Cab with Disney questions being asked!

Hoping to go to bed early tonight, like 9 though there are things I want to watch. Guess the TIVO will be busy tonight. Going to try and drink a bunch of water before then! And I think I may have a warmed up brownie with ice cream and chocolate syrup!

TTFN

 

[tigger813]

I am leaving work soon to go to my meeting. I ate a green salad w/canadian bacon on it to help stave off hunger. I'll try to eat only something light, if anything when I get home. But telling you guys my plan helped me to follow-through on it.

That helped me last time so I think I'm going to go back to it! This crazy schedule since the holiday and with sickness and the weather lately has gotten me off track. I think I may be fighting off something with the way I've felt today and my ear was pounding last night like somebody was breaking up ice outside!

Giving 3 massages tomorrow will hopefully help me tomorrow though I will probably have a couple pound gain this week! I'm giving 2-3 massages next week already!

TTFN

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Sorry your stomach hurt. I work my abs pretty good when I run, I think I twist a little or something. Maybe just the food at lunch? Anyway, hope it's better today!

actually now that you say that, my abdomen was sore this morning and I wondered why. I must twist differently when I run on the TM vs outside because my ab muscles must of been used differently. Maybe from twisting it just jostled my stomach and intestines around to much. Idk but I was better by morning so Im not too worried.

DH had a good day yesterday, despite having one person out, feeling really bad, and having a really large workload. I am so proud of him and his employees. I really hope they keep this momentum going, and don't slack up. Kinda like our weight loss journey, got a looonngg way to go, although I am hoping they drop this plan if things continue to go well!

Found out yesterday that there is a possibility that I can graduate with my Master's in Dec. instead of the spring, if I take 3 classes this summer instead of 2. Spent most of the day chewing on the decision, looking at options and logistics. I do get a very small pay increase for having my master's, and an extra few months of that would help. This summer might kill me, and I am scared to DEATH of the exit exam I have to take, but at this point, I am just ready to be done!!!!!!!!!

Glad things are going better for DH at work. Wow three classes through the summer, that is being adventurous but just think how good you will feel when its all done.

Now that I've returned back to work, I find myself not interested in having a soda at all in the morning and reaching straight for the water. Isn't that a huge accomplishment I'm so proud of myself

Nicole

That is so great Nicole. I am proud of you too.

First day back - 4 kids cried, missed my pj's and bedroom shoes like crazy, full moon, but I survived and the heathens didn't get on my nerves half as much as a day like today normally would have. I think the break from them was good for me!

Glad your day went well. Ryan cried this morning and threw a fit when I dropped him off at before school care. I felt horrible leaving him screaming. Im sure he was fine minutes later. I couldnt help but think I felt the same way but it would have been totally inappropriate for me to start screaming and crying too.

I am leaving work soon to go to my meeting. I ate a green salad w/canadian bacon on it to help stave off hunger. I'll try to eat only something light, if anything when I get home. But telling you guys my plan helped me to follow-through on it.

Good job cam. I agree planning means everything. Good luck at the weigh in i hope it went well.

I had to cover at another office today. I thought I would be able to get alot of work done but no such luck. I feel like I need an extra day or two with nothing else going on to get my stuff done. Unfortunately that can only happen if I would go in extra on the weekends and I just cant give up my family time. It is so hard balancing a demanding career and a family.

I think I am going to try the just dance for kids wii game tonight and then watch american idol. I have to go kick dh off of the wii I can hear him upstairs playing his deer hunter game I bought him for xmas.

I hope you all are having great OP days. Keep up the good work. Only one more full day before weigh in time. Make it count.

 

[tggrrstarr]

Hello! I am busy getting ready for my trip so I haven't had much time to check in. My work schedule has been crazy too, but tomorrow is my last day! Friday first thing is my spa pedicure appt and then Saturday we leave!

I tried upping my calories a bit this week and so far so good. I was very close to too few calories so I didn't want to shock my system when I get to Disney and pig out. So far I am down just over a pound, but with my workout today I might get 1 more down for this weeks weigh in.

I hit 55 pounds today which puts me within 5 pounds of my 6 month goal. I'll take it!! Now for some old QOTD.

1/12 next vacation
Hmmmm... Let's see...oh yeah, in 3 days, WDW!

1/13 weirdest date
I love this one, although it technically wasn't a date. Back when I was dating my ex boyfriend, I ran into this guy I had gone to prom with. We had dated for a little while but it wasn't serious, at all. We decided to go out to catch up, and he new I had a boyfriend. Well, dinner was the most embarrassing experience Ive ever had, he was loud, rude and obnoxious and treated the waitress horribly. I couldn't wait to get away. Only problem, since he lived right down the street from me, I had driven. He insisted I come in, and I couldn't get out of it. The moment we walked into his house, he dropped his pants. I was like what the hell?! He wasn't hitting on me though, he just thought he'd get comfortable, I guess. Who knows, I didn't give him a chance to do anything else, I got the he'll out of there.

1/14 what I've learned about me so far.
I have so much more willpower than I ever thought I had.

1/15 who is in my way?
Just me. And Winter.

Back for some more soon.

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Taryn, since you asked , here is my day.

I couldn't find the orange juice.
Breakfast sustained me for about 45 minutes. I chewed some gum.
I had a donut at breaktime.
In addition to the lunch I packed, I binged on six mini donuts and 2 Hostess-style cupcakes.
I binged on a Chinese-food container (literally) of French fries and 2 egg rolls after my massage.
"Dinner" was chocolate cake.

Why can't I stop bingeing? I've tried all sorts of things. Gum sometimes helps. Water isn't doing anything for me. I could up my water intake, but I do already go to the bathroom more than I want to while at work. I guess I'll pack a few bottles of water and get drinking tomorrow. I'll also get a new piece of gum more frequently. Here is my general/eating plan for tomorrow:

Breakfast-1/2 cup of oatmeal cooked with 1 tsp canalo oil, 1 cup thawed frozen blueberries, and 1/2 cup of fat free, lactose-free milk plus 1 cup of OJ

Snack: fat free yogurt

Lunch: 1 cup of tomato soup (WW recipe), roast beef in a 1 pt pita (Thanks Tracey!), and 5 Spanish olives

Go to a WW meeting located on my way home from work. Weigh-in

Dinner: Hamburgers (I think)-I'll put it the pitas I use for lunch-and some type of 0 pt veggie

Weather permitting, go to the gym. Talk to someone about personal training.

Dis/WISH time!

In bed and asleep by 9 PM

If I stick to this plan, I should be golden. Here's hoping.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

 

[flipflopmom]

I'll try to eat only something light, if anything when I get home. But telling you guys my plan helped me to follow-through on it.

Accountability is a good thing! Good for you!

So so day here! I've just been feeling worn out today! I dozed a few minutes on the couch but didn't get any extra exercise. Hoping to go to bed early tonight, like 9 though there are things I want to watch. Guess the TIVO will be busy tonight. Going to try and drink a bunch of water before then! And I think I may have a warmed up brownie with ice cream and chocolate syrup!

Girl... get away from that brownie and ice cream!!!!! Go to bed instead!

I think I may be fighting off something with the way I've felt today and my ear was pounding last night like somebody was breaking up ice outside!

Hope you feel better!

actually now that you say that, my abdomen was sore this morning and I wondered why. I must twist differently when I run on the TM vs outside because my ab muscles must of been used differently. Glad things are going better for DH at work. Wow three classes through the summer, that is being adventurous but just think how good you will feel when its all done. I couldnt help but think I felt the same way but it would have been totally inappropriate for me to start screaming and crying too.
Unfortunately that can only happen if I would go in extra on the weekends and I just cant give up my family time. It is so hard balancing a demanding career and a family.

Thanks, I am really proud of him! He's doing what he thought was impossible! I told one of the kids that she had to stop crying because I wanted to cry and go back home, too, and if I cried my makeup would run all down my face and I would scare them all. Can you just shut the door and tell people you have stuff to do??? I think you probably did you different muscles!

Hello! I am busy getting ready for my trip so I haven't had much time to check in. My work schedule has been crazy too, but tomorrow is my last day! Friday first thing is my spa pedicure appt and then Saturday we leave! I hit 55 pounds today which puts me within 5 pounds of my 6 month goal. I'll take it!! The moment we walked into his house, he dropped his pants. He wasn't hitting on me though, he just thought he'd get comfortable, I guess. Who knows, I didn't give him a chance to do anything else,

That is absolutely crazy funny!!!!!!!!! Great job of being close to your 6 month goal. 55 pounds??? WAY TOO GOOOO!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone,
Why can't I stop bingeing? I've tried all sorts of things. Gum sometimes helps. Water isn't doing anything for me. I could up my water intake, but I do already go to the bathroom more than I want to while at work. I guess I'll pack a few bottles of water and get drinking tomorrow.

Ok hon. Where are you getting all that junk?? STay away from wherever it is. Do not go in the break room. Whatever you do. Do not go to a restaurant. Get the heck away from those places. You know I love you. You need to pack a POT LOAD of snacks to eat when you have a munchy that ARE GOOD FOR YOU! Read the nutrition label on that stuff. Don't go near it. Shoulder up, and get STRONG. YOU CAN DO IT! YOU WANT TO DO IT. NOW, JUST DO IT!!!!!


Well, I have to tell you of my amazing feat tonight. I want some chocolate lava cake. I have the stuff, and it only takes 10 minutes to cook in the microwave in my Pampered Chef deep covered baker. I wanted it sooo bad. DH asked me to make it. And sheer..... LAZINESS.... kept me from making it. I just didn't want to get off the couch and get away from Idol. I wish I could attribute it to willpower. NOPE. LAZY!

Although, Dh and the girls are having some vanilla ice cream, and I did have the willpower to say no. Settled for a glass of skim milk.

Have a great night everyone. See you in the am!

 

[tigger813]

Taryn- Couldn't resist! But I think I'm ok for calories for today! I should head to bed! DH and I are watching American Idol!

 

[Stinasmom]

I hadn't answered todays QOTD because I wasn't sure what else I could do...

What is one thing you can do today extra to help you reach your goals? An extra 10 minutes of exercise? Sub out a veggie or a fruit? A few minutes of mental coaching? Go the extra mile today to give yourself a boost. I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!

Well, it turns out one of our other Jazzercise instructors has had to be out of town for a family health crisis, so I taught her Body Sculpting class yesterday and will also cover it tomorrow on top of the 4 Jazzercise classes I regularly teach each week.... 6 classes in 4 days plus prep time! Getting lots of exercise this week!

I can't wait for WIN measurements this Friday... that's 3 weeks, right?

Marcy

 

[flipflopmom]

Every year MADD does a Walk Like MADD to help raise money for families who have been affected by drunk drivers. I want to be able to walk in the event. My dream is to lose 90 pounds and be able to have another child. This weight is what is preventing this from happening. I miss my daughter every day. "I can do this. I am worth it." I am getting on my treadmill later and walking 1.5 miles even though today is my actual "relax" from exercising day. I also am eating a salad and baby carrots with dinner tonight.

You have some very worthy goals and outcomes that will come with your weight loss. I'm sure that the end of Jan. is a very tough time for you. Try to keep those dreams in mind as best you can. YOU CAN DO IT, AND YOU ARE WORTH IT! Good job getting on the treadmill on an off day!

Taryn- Couldn't resist! But I think I'm ok for calories for today! I should head to bed! DH and I are watching American Idol!

Even after I yelled in my best Jillian voice I could muster? Just picking with you. Wasn't Steven Tyler hilarious?

Well, it turns out one of our other Jazzercise instructors has had to be out of town for a family health crisis, so I taught her Body Sculpting class yesterday and will also cover it tomorrow on top of the 4 Jazzercise classes I regularly teach each week.... 6 classes in 4 days plus prep time! Getting lots of exercise this week! I can't wait for WIN measurements this Friday... that's 3 weeks, right?

That's a lot of exercise! Aren't you glad I had mentally prepped you for an extra boost?? Actually, I went back and read about WIN because I wasn't sure, and it looks like we are doing it every 4 weeks, and the next measure up will be on Jan. 28, next Friday.

Rose- You okay hon? I'm used to your evening check ins, just wanted to make sure you were okay. Don't know if I told you or not, but I'll be glad to coach again later in the challenge!

Morning everyone. I have to say, I woke up feeling good about myself and my choices for the first time in a week or more, and it feels wonderful! Got into a facebook conversation about pajama jeans last night, and made the comment that I would scare people, but my skinny mini friends would look great. I was asked if I had looked in the mirror lately, I fit into that category. That little compliment went a long way, I feel like the few pounds I have gained have really made a difference. It's crazy. When I lost the first 20 didn't think anyone could tell, but gain 5 and feel HUGEMONGOUS!

You guys are being AWFULLY QUIET. I hope you are just busy, reading but not posting, and still fighting the fight. I've tried to give some mental food for thought this week, because I have learned along the way that yes, diet and exercise are the "tools" to losing weight, but soooo much of this is a mental game and shift. I promise, once that mental shift has been made EACH DAY, the rest falls into place. You know the times when you are "feeling it?" be it exercise or food choices? The key is to get going even if you are not feeling it!

QOTD, and a personal qotd in the next post!

 

[flipflopmom]

QOTD Thursday, January 20th: What is your "go to" food? The one that you can reach for when you are hungry between meals, need a little something, or even too busy for a meal, that is HEALTHY!

The purpose of this question has several goals. We've talked all week about our dreams, what stands in our way, and it seems that many of us have issues with breaking food addictions, stress eating, busy lives, etc. I want us to be equipped with ideas to try. I have found that FOR ME, the key is to have food available that I can live with, satisfies me, and is minimally easy in prep, etc. I found one of mine through a list here, so I hope that if we share, we can get ideas from each other!

Mine: baby carrots, Kashi trail mix bars, 100 calorie pack of craisins (yes, a little sugar, but it does the trick for me on many levels), oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, and in the summer cantaloupe & watermelon, light string cheese (protein!), and baby spinach with lite vinagrette. All of these things keep me on track. AND my piece of dark chocolate. The key is to get the small pieces, either the little dove wrapped ones or hershey's dark kisses, and only have 1.


well, Sophie just got up, I put her back in bed, hope she stays. Gotta run and get stuff done and get ready in case she pops up again. Have a great day, last day before weigh in, do your best!
Taryn

 

[jenjolt]

What is one thing you can do today extra to help you reach your goals? An extra 10 minutes of exercise? Sub out a veggie or a fruit? A few minutes of mental coaching? Go the extra mile today to give yourself a boost. I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!

I drank extra water today!! I didn't stay on OP too well yesterday but the damage wasn't bad and I did a 45 minute video in the morning so I figured that would help LOL!!!!! Today is going to be a better day for sure!!

QOTD Thursday, January 20th: What is your "go to" food? The one that you can reach for when you are hungry between meals, need a little something, or even too busy for a meal, that is HEALTHY!

Grapes and Orange Vanilla Almonds! I always keep those on hand for when the munchies strike I can grab a few and usually the craving will go away and I will know that I didn't blow the diet and chose wisely!!!

 

[keenercam]

That helped me last time so I think I'm going to go back to it! This crazy schedule since the holiday and with sickness and the weather lately has gotten me off track. I think I may be fighting off something with the way I've felt today and my ear was pounding last night like somebody was breaking up ice outside!

Giving 3 massages tomorrow will hopefully help me tomorrow though I will probably have a couple pound gain this week! I'm giving 2-3 massages next week already!

TTFN

Tracey – I hope you are feeling better today.

Hello! I am busy getting ready for my trip so I haven't had much time to check in. My work schedule has been crazy too, but tomorrow is my last day! Friday first thing is my spa pedicure appt and then Saturday we leave!
I hit 55 pounds today which puts me within 5 pounds of my 6 month goal. I'll take it!! Now for some old QOTD.

Kelli Congrats on your awesome milestone today!! In case I don’t remember to say it later, have a great trip! Oh, and your date story had me LOL!

Okay, CC. What is going on, sweetie? I must admit I have had days like yours but I thought it was just me and I have never quite figured out what causes me to do that. But I can tell you, like Taryn said, if I am nowhere near that kind of junk when I am feeling my weakest, I can get past those binge moments and give myself time to gather strength for the next battle. I really, really hope you are avoiding the break room today.

By the way, I have read time and time again that diet gum can actually trigger binges. I found that if I used spearmint gum or wintergreen instead of something sweet, it helped tremendously. First of all, I put that in my mouth instead of something else. It didn’t make me want more sweets, AND most stuff does not taste good when you have mint flavor in your mouth. Good luck today, sweetie. We KNOW you have the strength to get out of this phase NOW. Hugs!

Taryn – I love that you avoided making the lava cake, no matter the reason. And kudos on avoiding the vanilla ice cream.

Sorry to all I missed. I have another crazy busy day today, ,but I am going into it smiling. We told Andrew and J. about the “surprise” trip to Disney for J’s birthday. He said he has seen commercials for WDW on tv and wanted to go there. He had a HUGE smile on his face as he marked it in his daytimer. Now I am looking forward to engaging the guys in the planning.

Oh, and I had a very nice loss this morning at my WW weigh in. Woohoo!!! Another 2.6 gone forever.

QOTD Thursday, January 20th: What is your "go to" food? The one that you can reach for when you are hungry between meals, need a little something, or even too busy for a meal, that is HEALTHY!

This used to be light popcorn, but it is pretty “pricey” on the new WW plan. Now I try to have hard boiled egg whites in the fridge at all times. My other go-to foods are baby carrots, apples (cut-up to eat slowly a slice at a time), and bananas.

Okay, gotta go. Have a great on-plan day everyone!

 

[tggrrstarr]

QOTD Thursday, January 20th: What is your "go to" food? The one that you can reach for when you are hungry between meals, need a little something, or even too busy for a meal, that is HEALTHY!
Taryn

Lots of favorites here. First, special k protien bars at 170 calories. I keep a few of these in my purse and can use them as a quick meal. Much better than a stop through the drive through. I also like the 90 cal ones, but not as much. Peanuts, a small handful quenches my need for salt. Peanut butter, a spoonful will stop my need for snacking. I allow for two spoonfuls a day, which is about half a serving. Water. If I am still hungry after a meal, I will down 16-32 oz in like five min. It really does the trick. And last, dannon light yogurt. I add a very small handful of cereal or granola, and a table spoon of ground flax seed.
The extra crunch makes me feel like I am getting more, and a T of flax seed a day is great for your diet.

Tracey –
Kelli Congrats on your awesome milestone today!! In case I don’t remember to say it later, have a great trip! Oh, and your date story had me LOL!


By the way, I have read time and time again that diet gum can actually trigger binges. I found that if I used spearmint gum or wintergreen instead of something sweet, it helped tremendously. First of all, I put that in my mouth instead of something else. It didn’t make me want more sweets, AND most stuff does not taste good when you have mint flavor in your mouth. Good luck today, sweetie. We KNOW you have the strength to get out of this phase NOW. Hugs!

Thanks!
You are right about the gum. I tried the mint chocolate chip gum and while it was yummy, it only made me want a bowl of ice cream.

Well I didnt drop the pound I was hoping for, maybe tomorrow. One last ten hour day of work and then freedom!

I have picked back up a bad & expensive habit this week. Skinny caramel machiatos. Today is my last one, I can't afford to go down this road again. I have been within calories though, they were my way of getting in the extra 140 I needed. I know there are better ways to do it, I just convinced myself it was milk, so it was ok. Ha! It was way too easy since I am actually at starbucks now. Since it is right next to my work, it's easy just to drop me off early to wait here on the days we have conflicting schedules. We really need a 2nd car! My parents lent us their extra one, but three days later the power steering went out. I think the universe is trying to keep us a one car family. Every time we get a 2nd one something crappy happens, lol.

 

[lisah0711]

You guys are being AWFULLY QUIET. I hope you are just busy, reading but not posting, and still fighting the fight. I've tried to give some mental food for thought this week, because I have learned along the way that yes, diet and exercise are the "tools" to losing weight, but soooo much of this is a mental game and shift. I promise, once that mental shift has been made EACH DAY, the rest falls into place. You know the times when you are "feeling it?" be it exercise or food choices? The key is to get going even if you are not feeling it!

Hi Taryn! Thanks for being coach this week! I've enjoyed your questions from afar.

Are you back at work yet? And how are the heathens after the break?

Woo hoo, Cam, on another great loss! How much have you lost since you started the new points?

tggrrstarr, I swear there is something in the Starbucks coffee that just makes you want to go back for more -- it's the atmosphere or the water or something that just can't be duplicated anywhere else -- that is a toughie!

I miss all you guys and just came over to say "hi!" and wish you luck with weigh-in tomorrow!

 

[HappyMatt]

QOTD Thursday, January 20th: What is your "go to" food? The one that you can reach for when you are hungry between meals, need a little something, or even too busy for a meal, that is HEALTHY!

I always go for a handful of raw almonds. We also like Mini Babybel Light cheese wheels. They are only 50 calories and they are good for a snack. If I need something more, nothing beats an orange or an apple (I highly recommend the Honey Crisp apples).

 

[kinntj]

QOTD Thursday, January 20th: What is your "go to" food? The one that you can reach for when you are hungry between meals, need a little something, or even too busy for a meal, that is HEALTHY!
Taryn

I also have craisins on hand and have yogurt and berries ready to throw into the blender for a smoothie. I love snacking on celery and sliced cucumbers. I'm still working on this.

Oh, and I had a very nice loss this morning at my WW weigh in. Woohoo!!! Another 2.6 gone forever.

Fantastic #'s!!! Keep it up.


Today, I'm looking to book a room at the indoor waterpark nearby for spring break. The kids loved it last year, so they are asking to go there again.

Today I started to journal my food again. I got lazy the past few days. I did get in my extra 15 minutes of exercise last night while watching American Idol.

Have a great day!

 

[pjstevens]

woohoo, I'm actually getting a chance to post...

QOTD Thursday, January 20th: What is your "go to" food? The one that you can reach for when you are hungry between meals, need a little something, or even too busy for a meal, that is HEALTHY!

I LOVE bananas and feel 'full' after them. If I'm home and have a longer time between meals I'll add a teaspoon of peanut butter.