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Well, we don't eat out much but I like Burrito Amigos because they use trans fat free oil. If I just don't get too much I'm ok. They also give their employees insurance and don't seem to have much of a turn over. The place is sort of like a fast food joint.
 
QOTD -
1. What is your favorite restaurant or type of restaurant (example -Japanese, mexican, chinese), for eating a healthy OP meal that you feel good about yourself when you leave knowing you are still on track when you leave.
2. What do you order?
For me it is Mexican. Last time we went I got a Chicken Taco Salad but didn't eat the shell.


morning all...what are we supposed to post re weigh ins?
Weigh in on Friday (or whatever your usual day is) and send it to Dare2Dream by mid-night Friday or as close to that as possible.
 
Sunday QOTD : I don't have a go to meal. Since I prepare most of the meals, everybody gets to eat the healthy meals I plan. And when I decide its time to be bad, everybody gets to be bad.

Good Morning all and happy MLK!

My go to food is chocolate oatmeal:
1/2c. oatmeal= 3 pt
1/2c. pumpkin = 0 pt
1/2c. water
1 packet sugar free cocoa = 1 pt
1 T. peanut butter = 2 pt
put the oatmeal, pumpkin, water, cocoa in micro. for 3 min. (use a good sized bowl, it will bubble up!) and then stir in the rest

I know it sounds weird but it is awesome and you get to count a veggie!

That sounds good.! So you mean hot chocolate mix? or just straight cocoa?

This weekend I didn't eat enough vegetables, and usually that's not a problem for me. We were painting the living room, and spent too much time painting and not enough time on food prep.
 
Monday QOTD:
I will usually go with a stirfry with rice.
A local restaurant has a ginger beef noodle bowl which has so much meat, carrots, broccoli and sweet peppers, that I end up eating hardly any of the noodles.

Now my coffee break is over, and I must get back to work.:upsidedow
 

Thanks jenn for your thoughts. Appreciate it. Took me by surprise since I've been losing weight for awhile and thought I had conquered that aspect. Honestly, I could care less about overeating here and there. But emotions involved - nope. I've had the feelings which is always the best way to deal with it - for me.

I'm smiling. Having feelings. :rotfl:

But it's disappointing. At least I've kept exercise in check. For that I am proud. Thank you so much Jenn.

Lisa
 
QOTD: I love italian food but i only really have that when i have extra calories to spend or when i allot myself a " cheat day"
SO..i would say Japanese when i am OP...i just love sushi
I usually will order a rainbow roll and a few pieces of tuna or salmon sashimi. yumm
 
I've been so busy this weekend that I had to stay away from the boards. I did log in long enough on Friday to submit my weigh in, but that was it. A disappointing gain of 3 pounds. I was expecting to not do so very well, but I was hoping to be surprised. I know better than to expect results without putting the work in, but denial is a powerful thing.

On the plus side, our house is healthy again, the in-laws are gone, I've been getting my water in, and after great workouts on Saturday and today, I feel great. I love that I can walk past the mirror in my room and feel like I look better inspite of the fact that I gained last week.

The only thing I really need to work on this week is my husband. He is always offering me the crap that he snacks on. Like the sugar cookie dough he was eating last night. I swear that man has the metabolism of a blast furnace. He maintains or loses regardless of what he eats. I hate him. :rotfl2:

As far as eating out goes, we go out so rarely that in my book it doesn't count. Food at Disney and restaurants don't have calories. I'm there to enjoy myself. Not worry about what I'm going to do to make up for it.
 
Help me today!! I am getting pulled to the snacks and it's hard to resist today!! I already had a handful of chips. I don't know what's up today!!

Hi Jennz - some days are like that, aren't they?

Are you actually hungry? Get yourself a reasonable, satifying but healthy snack - celery or fruit with peanut butter or cheese.

If you're not hungry, just munchy, my best tactic at times like that is to start with a big mug of herbal tea and then maybe some 94% Fat Free Microwave popcorn. Or maybe some gum???

Hang in there - this too shall pass!
 
Sunday's QOTD: I don't really have a "go to meal". I eat whatever the family eats, just a smaller portion. I remember when I was growing up, my mom was dieting, and my grandma (my grandparents lived with us) would cook us dinner, and would cook her something separate. Everyday. I just remember thinking it seemed "odd", and mom kept the weight off for a while, but eventually she was eating what we were eating and gained back a bunch, so I learned back then to eat what the family eats, but be mindful of the portions.

Monday QOTD: Restaurants, when we go out to eat and I am OP, then I eat smaller portions again. And I try to make healthier choices, but nothing in stone.

I am not feeling good today.:sick: I feel bad for not going to TaeKwonDo class. But I have to also learn to say it is ok to stay home and take care of myself. My DH shared his cold with me.:sad2: YUCK! And tomorrow I am on call again, and we are going to have a LONG day at work, so it is more than likely that I will be putting in long hours at work tomorrow night. I guess I am just trying to convince myself that it is OK to stay home tonight and take care of myself.

I have no idea where I am on the weight loss scale either.:confused3 I haven't exercised like I did last week, and I think my calories are up as well. Makes me want to exercise to offset any extra calories, but I just feel so yucky.:guilty:
 
I eat whatever the family eats, just a smaller portion. I remember when I was growing up, my mom was dieting, and my grandma (my grandparents lived with us) would cook us dinner, and would cook her something separate. Everyday. I just remember thinking it seemed "odd", and mom kept the weight off for a while, but eventually she was eating what we were eating and gained back a bunch, so I learned back then to eat what the family eats, but be mindful of the portions.
This is really the best way IMO. And how I have done it myself. Since the best way is to make it a lifestyle change our families should be making healthy changes too. So we can all make this a life long change.
 
QOTD - I love a good seafood restaurant which features non-fried shrimp or fish when trying to stay OP - but if thats out of our budget or just not a possibility, my fall back is Sushi. I can usually make just about anywhere work as long as I know ahead of time. Those last second dinners out are usually where I'm asking for Japanese as I know it will be easier to stay OP there instead of Italian.
 
hi losers! good to be home after visiting with the fam while my girls had a long 5 day weekend off school! tomorrow i will and must resume my journaling and make workouts priority!! just checking in, i'll try and read a bit and catch up but Breaking Dawn is calling me........coming Edward
 
Well, I can tell you where NOT to eat! We were out of town tonight and had to pick up something fast to eat so we can head back home. I made the mistake of letting the kids choose, well about that time we were passing a Ralley's. I don't think the kids have ever ate there. Well, I figure just about anywhere should have a chicken sandwich right? Well, they did, but only fried chicken sandwiches, no grilled.:sad2: I ended up with a cheeseburger, and not a very good one at that. Next time I definately choose where to eat!
 
My favorite to go place to eat is Thai. I order Pad Thai. They have it listed in the WW dining out guide so I can fit it into my points for the day or use some of my extra weekly 35 points.
 
Tuesday's QOTD:
On this historic Inauguration Day, I thought I'd give a QOTD that reflects how many see Barack Obama.

Who is someone who inpires you and gives you hope.
This could be someone from History, someone living today, someone you know or even someone who inspires you to live your healthiest life.



For me it's my Mother - She is such a strength and inspiration in my life. I've seen her go through losing a son to murder and overcoming all that goes with that through faith and knowing that someday she will be reunited with him. She really is my rock.

Another person that has always inpsired me was Martin Luther King.........every time I hear his famous "We have a Dream Speech", I get inspired.
 
Good MOnday morning. It has gotten warmer here in jersey. It is up to 25 this morning. We had some light snow this morning but I know it is not as cold as other sections of the country.

Yesterday we took ds2 back to college and into his room. He is picking up his books today and classes start tomorrow. I know he is excited about his 2nd semester. He had a great first semester and learned alot of things that will help him in the future.

What a difference this warm up makes, huh. I can't believe how much warmer it felt on Sunday.
How exciting for your son. I'm so sad that next year is my DD16's last year in HS. It will be so sad to see her go off t college in one way (selfishly for me), but exciting for her and to see her grow up into a remarkable young woman.

Hey, hope everyone has had a great weekend!! Compared to all of you up north we Atlantans are weenies when it comes to cold....and it has been very cold here this weekend. I made the turkey chili from BL cookbook - I was skeptical at first but it was really good. We have had chili and a fire all weekend! Actually, this is a triumph because cold weather usually means a huge pot of loaded baked potato soup - there is nothing healthy or fat free about this soup! LOL!
I'm going to have to take a look at that recipe. We have a great chili recipe we use, but sometimes it would be nice to have a variation. Curling up to some chili with a fire sounds great.

I've been working on my Wii Fit (I just got it Friday PM) it is soooo kicking my butt!!! I love it!!!

The Wii sure is fun!! Glad you are enjoying it.

Karaoke on Friday was fun and I managed to have only one margarita. When I arrived a few friends were eating and, since I had just driven 2 hours, I was feeling a little hungry as well. No one was eating healthy but I ordered a salad and a diet coke and was happy. Haven't seen anyone since I started dieting and they all commented on my weight-loss which is great affirmation that what I am doing is working.

I dragged my husband to the gym with me yesterday and he worked out without complaint. DS went to the 'cool kid club' while we worked out then I took him swimming for 1/2 hour. Felt great when I left.

Coming down with a bit of a cold but I just took some OTC meds and will head to the gym around 2 today.

Good luck to all this week.

Hope you get better. Great job on dragging your husband to the gym!! Good job at Karaoke! Glad you had a plan and stuck to it.

I've been so busy this weekend that I had to stay away from the boards. I did log in long enough on Friday to submit my weigh in, but that was it. A disappointing gain of 3 pounds. I was expecting to not do so very well, but I was hoping to be surprised. I know better than to expect results without putting the work in, but denial is a powerful thing.

On the plus side, our house is healthy again, the in-laws are gone, I've been getting my water in, and after great workouts on Saturday and today, I feel great. I love that I can walk past the mirror in my room and feel like I look better inspite of the fact that I gained last week.

The only thing I really need to work on this week is my husband. He is always offering me the crap that he snacks on. Like the sugar cookie dough he was eating last night. I swear that man has the metabolism of a blast furnace. He maintains or loses regardless of what he eats. I hate him. :rotfl2:

As far as eating out goes, we go out so rarely that in my book it doesn't count. Food at Disney and restaurants don't have calories. I'm there to enjoy myself. Not worry about what I'm going to do to make up for it.

Glad your house is feeling better. Hang in there on the 3 pounds. It's just feedback from the scale and gives you a reference to work with. Take it one day at a time. Uh oh, don't tell me that food at Disney has no calories......that could be trouble for me in March, LMAO!!

Sunday's QOTD: I don't really have a "go to meal". I eat whatever the family eats, just a smaller portion. I remember when I was growing up, my mom was dieting, and my grandma (my grandparents lived with us) would cook us dinner, and would cook her something separate. Everyday. I just remember thinking it seemed "odd", and mom kept the weight off for a while, but eventually she was eating what we were eating and gained back a bunch, so I learned back then to eat what the family eats, but be mindful of the portions.

Monday QOTD: Restaurants, when we go out to eat and I am OP, then I eat smaller portions again. And I try to make healthier choices, but nothing in stone.

I am not feeling good today.:sick: I feel bad for not going to TaeKwonDo class. But I have to also learn to say it is ok to stay home and take care of myself. My DH shared his cold with me.:sad2: YUCK! And tomorrow I am on call again, and we are going to have a LONG day at work, so it is more than likely that I will be putting in long hours at work tomorrow night. I guess I am just trying to convince myself that it is OK to stay home tonight and take care of myself.

I have no idea where I am on the weight loss scale either.:confused3 I haven't exercised like I did last week, and I think my calories are up as well. Makes me want to exercise to offset any extra calories, but I just feel so yucky.:guilty:

I do the same thing with eating what the family eats ......except sometimes I come home and DH has made an Encore Salisbury steak with stove top stuffing - UGGH, so not healthy for you. So then I would eat something healthy for me, because I don't like these things. Also, we sometimes have a "whatever" night, where we each just make something for ourselves from leftovers, sandwiches, etc. This is when I go to my go to meals.

hi losers! good to be home after visiting with the fam while my girls had a long 5 day weekend off school! tomorrow i will and must resume my journaling and make workouts priority!! just checking in, i'll try and read a bit and catch up but Breaking Dawn is calling me........coming Edward

Sounds like a fun weekend. I'm definately Team Edward....Twilight was such a great series.

Well, I can tell you where NOT to eat! We were out of town tonight and had to pick up something fast to eat so we can head back home. I made the mistake of letting the kids choose, well about that time we were passing a Ralley's. I don't think the kids have ever ate there. Well, I figure just about anywhere should have a chicken sandwich right? Well, they did, but only fried chicken sandwiches, no grilled.:sad2: I ended up with a cheeseburger, and not a very good one at that. Next time I definately choose where to eat!

I hate when you end up at a place that has nothing healthy and you end up not eating something you didn't enjoy.

My favorite to go place to eat is Thai. I order Pad Thai. They have it listed in the WW dining out guide so I can fit it into my points for the day or use some of my extra weekly 35 points.

I love Pad Thai too!!!
 
Good morning!

To answer a couple of the questions:
my go to meal that I like to eat out for fav. food is Mexican but I will overeat there no doubt ...only now I will pay much more attention of what I put in my mouth. I am not crazy about Outback anymore but when you go there (we did Fri) you can get the chicken on the barbie with the veggies. That's what I got Fri. night and I had a teeny tiny piece of the bread..First time ever that we did not eat our whole loaf. yippeeee.

My fav. go to food here at home currently is one I just made up recently. A mini-whole wheat bagel ..toasted... peanut butter and then dab of honey over and walnuts... the pb melts and it is sooooo good!! And the walnuts give it the crunch! It really is so good and is like a dessert to me.

Now, for my most inspirational person in my life would have to be my father. He is a man of integrity, is loved and admired by many in the community and what is even better about this, is he is a car salesman. Been for over 30 some years, and sales manager at the same place. People in the community trust him and admire him. He is also a man who does not believe in debt. I , too, was that way , until the last couple of years and it's about to drive me crazy. He is ALWAYS there for me and offers his opinions but lets me and my husband live our lives. He is not "book smart" all that much but he is one of the smartest people I've ever come across.
Just a few other ppl who inspire me are: my children who keep me young and make me laugh and my husband, my step-mom , who is such a strong, loving woman. As far as celebrities go: I really admire Michael J. Fox and Will Smith. I'm sure I'm forgetting some.
 
I get to go see Celine sing Taking Chances live in concert tonight- I will record BL!
 














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