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[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren- DH found a PB substitue the last time we went to the grocery.

And dinner.....load up your normal portions and then put half in a tupperware in the fridge BEFORE you sit down. After you eat (and drink more water) you can go back and get more if you're still really hungry. I also added vegetable broth to my snacks list. I heat up 1/2c in a mug for my evening snack. Fills me up!

I would love the PB brand...I am not sure if DH would eat it but I'll try anything!

I like your idea about putting half away before I sit down...problem is...I serve family style which can be a problem...I may stop doing this for a start.

I also like the veggie broth idea...kinda like the weight watchers soup.

Thanks!

Hi, am I to late to join??? I need to lose about 55lbs. I am not going to Disney until February so I have more than enough time to do this.

Never too late...Welcome!

The more the merrier. I need all the friends and encouragement I can get. As soon as I start using the word Diet, I start cheating.

I did pretty good at lunch I had a fruit salad and a small roll and water. Tonight we had leftover beef sandwiches,snap peas and 1/2 apple.

You did really well today!

I did pretty good. Drank the water, did the treadmill for 22 min...didn't eat AS much!

Have a great night all!

 

[OKWMom]

Lori - I like your suggestion about plating 1/2 of what I would normally. It worked well for me tonight - DH ate the other half of the fish although I did eat all of the steamed veggies and probably more couscous than I should have.

I did go to the gym tonight on the way home and I have one more glass of water to drink tonight. So far, I've not eaten any of the cake. In case I was craving something sweet, I bought myself some of those 100 calorie skinny cow chocolate ice cream patties (or whatever you call them).

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Thank you, Lauren!

Those are great snacks- I love popcorn, so high in fiber ! I also like to have fruit out in the basket instead of the fridge, if I see it, I'm more likely to choose it. Any *bad* treats are as hidden as possible. I have a friend who keeps bags of candy in her car, so if she wants a piece she has to go all the way out to the car to get it, she can't keep putting her hand in the bag.

Someone mentioned veggie broth/ww soup - that is a great idea. There are lots of 1 pt/low cal soups you can make, too. I make a hot and sour soup that is like that, very low in cals/pts. and since it's warm, it's filling. I also love cooking spinach or escarole with garlic and then chicken broth. That is delicious! I sometimes add white beans or carrots, sometimes not.

Anything you can make easy to grab is a plus. I love baby carrots and I love to wash a whole bunch of celery and cut it up into sticks and put into a bag so it's easy to grab. I also buy diced frozen onions and peppers to toss into recipes or eggs/egg white omelets. One of my favorite breakfasts is an egg white omelet with bacon bits, onion, pepper and a slice of 2% American cheese!

I hope everyone did well today!

I had cereal with skim milk for breakfast, a nectarine for a snack, a lean pocket for lunch, a slice of pizza (just one, yay!) for dinner, a slice of my raspberry tart for dessert and a peach for bedtime. I want to do more veggies tomorrow.

 

[MagicalMom]

Good morning everyone!!! Today I am trying something new, increasing my breakfast. I'm hoping that if I start out with a heavier meal I won't get hungry later in the evening. I'm really trying to have no food intake after
7 pm. Hopefullyn this will help.

DH & I are both off today so I think I might drag him out for a walk in a bit. Hope everyone has a great day today!!!!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning All!

Thanks for all the motivation...

Thank you, Lauren!
I make a hot and sour soup that is like that, very low in cals/pts. and since it's warm, it's filling.

Anything you can make easy to grab is a plus. I love baby carrots and I love to wash a whole bunch of celery and cut it up into sticks and put into a bag so it's easy to grab. I also buy diced frozen onions and peppers to toss into recipes or eggs/egg white omelets. One of my favorite breakfasts is an egg white omelet with bacon bits, onion, pepper and a slice of 2% American cheese!

I hope everyone did well today!

I had cereal with skim milk for breakfast, a nectarine for a snack, a lean pocket for lunch, a slice of pizza (just one, yay!) for dinner, a slice of my raspberry tart for dessert and a peach for bedtime. I want to do more veggies tomorrow.

Yay for the one slice...that is so hard at times. What I like to do is sautee broccoli and garlic or spinach and plop some right in top of a plain slice.

Is the hot and sour listed on the WFDboard? I love that!

Good morning everyone!!!
DH & I are both off today so I think I might drag him out for a walk in a bit. Hope everyone has a great day today!!!!

Have a great day with hubby!

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I am going to visit my mom today and do some errands and we will grab a bite to eat. I may go on DWLZ dot com to see what restaurants are good.

If you have never been to that website, its really good for WW info.

I will make sure to drink my water. I think I'll take off from treadmill today since my arthritis in my ankles is acting up. I will be busier than norm so that is good.


Have a great day all!

 

[OKWMom]

I am going to visit my mom today and do some errands and we will grab a bite to eat. I may go on DWLZ dot com to see what restaurants are good.

If you have never been to that website, its really good for WW info.

I will make sure to drink my water. I think I'll take off from treadmill today since my arthritis in my ankles is acting up. I will be busier than norm so that is good.

Thanks for the web site. I've never heard of it and I'm going to check it out today. I hate that your arthritis is bothering you. I hate it when I hurt myself and have to put the gym on hold once I have gotten into the routine. I have no willpower and I takes me forever to get back into it after I am healed.

Good morning everyone. MagicalMom - congrats on the motivation this morning. Good luck getting DH to go with you.

I won't have time for the gym tonight, so I hope I will be able to walk/jog this evening after I have fed everyone. I'm not sure I will have the time, but we'll see. I was running late this morning, so I didn't get any breakfast. I'm drinking plenty of water now so maybe my body won't notice.

 

[jessi1375]

okay, I am in. It seems like I talk about loosing weight all the time and never do it. I think I am pretty healthy, exercise about 4-5 times a week, spinning, running, eliptical, weights, it is just the eating that is out of control! So I am going to eat better! Smaller portions of better things. I will be at Disney in a couple of months so here is to looking better for The Mouse!

 

[LaLaroo78]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Sounds like everyone did well yesterday! I am proud to say that I stuck to my plan with no cheating, drank all my water and worked out on the elliptical for 30 minutes!

Today so far so good!

Hope everyone has a great day! Keep up the good work!

~Michele

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks for the web site. I've never heard of it and I'm going to check it out today. I hate that your arthritis is bothering you. I hate it when I hurt myself and have to put the gym on hold once I have gotten into the routine. I have no willpower and I takes me forever to get back into it after I am healed.

Good morning everyone. MagicalMom - congrats on the motivation this morning. Good luck getting DH to go with you.

I won't have time for the gym tonight, so I hope I will be able to walk/jog this evening after I have fed everyone. I'm not sure I will have the time, but we'll see. I was running late this morning, so I didn't get any breakfast. I'm drinking plenty of water now so maybe my body won't notice.

I really like that website. Dotti started the website when her and her husband wanted to lose weight. It is basically WW...there are many points listed there...I especially love the restaurant section. DWLZ is also mentioned in this months Shape magazine.

No Diet Coke??

okay, I am in. It seems like I talk about loosing weight all the time and never do it. I think I am pretty healthy, exercise about 4-5 times a week, spinning, running, eliptical, weights, it is just the eating that is out of control! So I am going to eat better! Smaller portions of better things. I will be at Disney in a couple of months so here is to looking better for The Mouse!

Welcome! You are very active...The only time I took a spinning class was when I was preggers with my son (didn't know it yet). I almost died...thats a great workout!

Good Morning, Everyone!

Sounds like everyone did well yesterday! I am proud to say that I stuck to my plan with no cheating, drank all my water and worked out on the elliptical for 30 minutes!

Today so far so good!

Hope everyone has a great day! Keep up the good work!

~Michele

Yay!

 

[MA pigletfan]

Hello everyone!
May i just share a delicious recipe from Weight Watchers. I love Caesar salad and last night i made their 2pt a serving version..and WOW..it was delicious..here is the recipe in case you want it!

(servings2, 2 pts each)
( i actually used more lettuce i think and it stretched it out more)

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 medium garlic clove(s)
4 cup romaine lettuce
2 average anchovies canned in oil, drained
1 tsp Dijon mustard ( i ommited this , didn't have it)
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp water

1. Combine all ingredients, except lettuce, in a blender or food processor; purée until blended. (Note: Omit the anchovies if you do not like their flavor.)

2. Place lettuce leaves in a large bowl and toss with dressing until well coated. Yields about 2 cups per serving.

YUM! i also shaved a bit of extra parm. on top for presentation and taste!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Sounds yummy Gina! Thanks!!!

 

[Aneille]

One day down! I followed the plan yesterday but didn't get any exercise in.

However today its 11:30 I still haven't had breakfast. I made the kids pancakes and never had a chance to get something for myself.

Good luck today everyone!

 

[OKWMom]

I really like that website. Dotti started the website when her and her husband wanted to lose weight. It is basically WW...there are many points listed there...I especially love the restaurant section. DWLZ is also mentioned in this months Shape magazine.

No Diet Coke??

I wouldn't have made it all the way to work without my diet coke. Don't mess with me until I have had my morning caffeine.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

The more the merrier. I need all the friends and encouragement I can get. As soon as I start using the word Diet, I start cheating.

Not DIET......Alternative Eating Style!

Lori - I like your suggestion about plating 1/2 of what I would normally. It worked well for me tonight - DH ate the other half of the fish although I did eat all of the steamed veggies and probably more couscous than I should have.

I did go to the gym tonight on the way home and I have one more glass of water to drink tonight. So far, I've not eaten any of the cake. In case I was craving something sweet, I bought myself some of those 100 calorie skinny cow chocolate ice cream patties (or whatever you call them).

Actually the couscous is one of the best starches you can eat! I just bought a big canister of it cause it's low in fat and calories.

Last night I was Bad. Lamb was on sale and calling to me....so I had pan seared lamb and a bag of steamed veggies. Oh fatty, fat, fat....

And I forgot the PB sub.. .I promise I'll bring it down.


Can I request calorie and fat info per serving if available? I'm not on WW so I don't know how that converts. Thanks!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Hi, guys!

I'm running low on time today, but I wanted to say that everyone's doing a good job!

The hot and sour soup is on the WFD thread,but it's the original recipe. I modified it to make it lower in calories/points (used egg whites instead of eggs and eliminated the sausage, was generous with no point veggies.) I wil lpost the modified recipe later on. It really comes out delicious!

I hope everyone's doing well today. I set up my pedometer. So far I am at a paltry 215 steps, but it's early.

 

[HERSEY]

So far so good. For breakfast I had coffee and oatmeal lunch a lean cusine. I'll
save my fruit for my snack.

I still haven't uncovered my easyrider at home

 

[HERSEY]

We are having cheese tortellini with brocolli and low fat alfredo sauce. Melon for dessert. I'll let my son have an Italian ice too. I decided to put him on this "diet" too.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Hey All! Quickly checking in. i went off a bit today...a little too much food, not enough water and did not exercise. Tomorrow will be better....I promise!

Have a great evening!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Can I request calorie and fat info per serving if available? I'm not on WW so I don't know how that converts. Thanks!

Don't quote me on this but when WW says 0 points it is 0 - 60 calories....60 - probably 120 = 1 point, etc. I think for my weight, I would be limited to 26 points a day, plus 35 play with points per week.

I hope this makes sense. My #s are probably off a bit too. HTH

 

[MagicalMom]

It's a super morning here guys! I woke up to the scale saying 169.4.

I haven't seen the 160's in a while. I know they say not to way everyday but I do anyways. I think it keeps me on track & focused. I understand that my weight can fluctuate & that at times I may retain fluid, but I LOVE the excitement of seeing new numbers!

Today I plan to enjoy a Lean Cuisine mushroom pizza for lunch & have no clue what I will make for dinner. I hope to walk twice today, 30 minutes each time. I'm also going to go through the kitchen cabinets & just thinking about it makes me sweat so it's gotta count for something right?

Have another great day everyone!