When Did I Get Voted Off of Skinny Island & Why is This Fat Shadow Stalking Me?

[Dizneydawn]

Time for a banana!

Sounds like a come on!

 

[tlenzendorf]

Ok, here is the lunchtime update...

Breakfast: 2 packs of Quaker Instant Strawberry Oatmeal

Snack: 1 banana

Lunch: 1 Activia Cherry yogurt, 1 Chicken Lasagna Lean Cuisine, 1 sandwich baggie of Sea Salt and Vinegar chips.

Then I walked around the BIG block at lunch, 1.41 miles in 25 minutes!

Not too bad so far!

 

[tlenzendorf]

Sounds like a come on!

Would you like a banana with that?

 

[luvsJack]

After being so tired yesterday, it was a confusing, too full day! Dd started tutoring for math and softball practice the same day. Had to pick her up 15 minutes after I left work from tutoring and had 15 minutes from there to get to practice. Then had to leave practice and run to the store to pick up some things for Saturday and things she needs for softball. WHEW! Ended up with a fast food supper and was too tired to think about whether it was good or bad. But, I stopped by to see my dgd and shared my hamburger with her--so she got a few of my calories.

I have told dd, we have got to think this through and get ourselves a bit better organized on having supper and getting everything done! It will be a bit easier when we get through the reception on Saturday.



Dawn, you asked about green tea. I buy Lipton Diet Green Tea in 16 oz bottles. It is flavored with citrus and really good. Its supposed to help with weight loss, but I am really not too sure about that. My reason for drinking it is that, being a southerner, I LOVE sweet tea, especially with meals. Drinking the green tea keeps me from wanting that sweet tea to drink.

 

[gellybean]

Holy multiple posts Batman!!

I take a nap with my DS2 this morning to find y'all've added nearly 2 more pages!!! I love having pages to read!!!

You go ladies!

I'm heading out of town tomorrow.... but I'll be checking in on my phone and maybe posting baby posts. Did get to the gym last night and hubby made a fabulous dinner of grilled chicken, grilled zucchini, grilled pinapple, and I sauteed some mushrooms in a little bit of EVOO to go on top of the chicken.

It was YUMMY!

We didn't intentionally leave out a starch but I didn't miss it at all.


For dessert, I bought the little individual sized ice creams that BlueBell puts out. Like 1/2 cup size?

I ate one of those with a baby spoon. It was great! I felt like I was getting more because of the little bitty bites and I totally didn't want to go back and get anything else. I was done eating by 9:30 and didn't turn in til midnight so plenty of time before I laid down.

This morning I had a mini sausage and biscuit, frozen at 7:00am. 150 cals, 10 g fat, etc.

Then for lunch (which is breakfast again for me usually b/c I go back to bed with DS2 most mornings) I had 1 packet peaches and cream oatmeal with 3 slices of center cut bacon. I compared the stats of central cut to regular turkey and it's the SAME if not less fat and sodium. It is less calories!! I like turkey bacon but I like the real things sometimes too. So center cut is the way to get real bacon sometimes. And yes I checked the cholesterol levels too, the same. Check it out next time you're in the store if you miss bacon.

And if I'm being totally blind to something obvious about turkey being better, let me know please!


I also find I need protein in the mornings to stay full longer. My nutritionist explained it to me, as far as sugar levels go, and sugar levels directly affect insulin levels which directly affect whether your body is in fat burning mode or not, that protein takes twice as long to break down as carbs do. So if you're eating every 2.5 - 3 hours and you eat carbs and protein every meal, your body is gonna process the carbs first, and burn them completely because it knows it has to work on the protein next. If you just eat carbs, sometimes your body will stop half way through burning the carbs, thinking it's done.
If it has protein to work on next, it continues metabolizing. Then because protein takes twice as long, your body has to keep metabolizing longer. In most cases there's very little down time for your metabolism because by the time it's done burning off the protein, ideally you will have fed it again and it has something to work on again. Thus increasing your metabolism!!


Have a great day everyone! I'll be checking in throughout the day while I'm packing!!

 

[eliz991]

Dawn: The minister said something like "Anthony, will you blah blah blah" and Tony said, "I do." And then he said, "Elizabeth, will you blah blah blah" and I said, "I will." Except apparently I said it more like, "I WILL." So everyone thought I was correcting him. Then we both started laughing so hard that on the next question, when the minister said "do you blah blah blah" we both said "I will..." so we got married and I never said, "I do!"

Here is a picture:

You can kind of see my mom in the front row laughing too!

Eliz991 - you can do it!!! I have great faith in your willpower tonight. Have fun at the party, enjoy a piece of chicken, and just relax with people!

Thank you! I didn't follow the plan, but ended up only 300 over for the day so that was okay - I was still 1000 over on my burn compared to my food. I went for an hour walk, which got me home too late to snack on the veggies, so we went straight to the party. I had a breast and a drumstick, no skin on either, and a little coleslaw, no beans, gravy, or mashed potatoes. Had two bites of cobbler. Turned my husband down when he offered to get us a bottle of wine (most people bring drinks out to the party). My downfall was the rolls, I forgot this place has the best homemade rolls and I ate two (one plain, one with butter and honey).

We didn't stay long -the thing is (and it kills DH who is a social butterfly) I HATE parties. I get all nervous and insecure and just want to sit in a corner and eat, drink, or smoke. Don't smoke any more (well, rarely), didn't have drinks, and didn't want to pig out....so we left kind of early.

I don't normally work out for more than an hour, some days like you I can't even do a whole hour (or to be honest I just don't feel like it!)

I get up at 4am to go to the gym. That way I can get my workout in and not be away from my family (because of course at that time of the day, everyone in their right mind is still sleeping) I go twice a week after work, but I work until 5 at night and my baby goes to bed around 7:30, I would feel to guilty going after work everyday.

I am doing good to get up on time for work! I went about 9 months getting up at 5:30 for 6 am spin but fell out of the habit and can't get back in.

I work in the court system for a judge and we usually end morning court at noon and don't start until 1:30 so while technically I only have half an hour, it's generally allowed to be away from my desk for more than that. So I eat something small before I go walk, take 30 -40 minutes walk and then eat the rest of my lunch after. Some days don't work out, or maybe it's only 20 minutes walking, but better than nothing.

Are you a court reporter, administrator or bailiff or something else? Yes being nosy...I am a staff attorney for a state court of appeals.

Morning - need to take the garbage out and then will read and respond.

Today's breakfast:

Breakfast:
Egg, fresh, 1 large (scrambled)
Cabbage, fresh, 130 grams
Onions, raw, 30 grams
Louis Rich Turkey Bacon (2 slices)
Breakfast TOTALS: Calories 192 Carbs 11 Fat 10 Protein 13

Seasoned with Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herbs! Very Filling...fried bacon then cabbage and egg - breakfast stir-fry....

Okay I have bought fresh cabbage once in my life and that was for WW cabbage soup...never would have thought to fry any....does it smell? What does it taste like?

Lefse...I have heard of this but never had it (obviously not a southern thing) - adding to list of things I've never tried and don't need to know what I'm missing!

Food so far today:

Thomas bagel thin with lowfat cream cheese, 1.3 oz turkey, 1.15 oz ham = 233 calories

WW smart ones ziti marinara and one pretzel = 343 calories

afternoon snack yogurt and banana = 165 calories

don't know what dinner is yet, trying to convince myself to go to jazzercise...one of those days when I don't feel like it, my neck and feet and knees hurt!

 

[eliz991]

Did get to the gym last night and hubby made a fabulous dinner of grilled chicken, grilled zucchini, grilled pinapple, and I sauteed some mushrooms in a little bit of EVOO to go on top of the chicken. YUMMO!


For dessert, I bought the little individual sized ice creams that BlueBell puts out. Like 1/2 cup size?

I ate one of those with a baby spoon. It was great! I felt like I was getting more because of the little bitty bites and I totally didn't want to go back and get anything else.

Those are in the freezer at work today to go with the birthday celebration this afternoon...I LOVE cake like, well, like a fat kid loves cake but I'm thinking calorie wise the little ice cream would be better.

I also find I need protein in the mornings to stay full longer. If it has protein to work on next, it continues metabolizing. Then because protein takes twice as long, your body has to keep metabolizing longer. In most cases there's very little down time for your metabolism because by the time it's done burning off the protein, ideally you will have fed it again and it has something to work on again. Thus increasing your metabolism!! I have to have protein in the morning too - if I don't feel like an egg I'll have lunch meat!


Have a great day everyone! I'll be checking in throughout the day while I'm packing!!

Hope you have a great trip! Where are you going?

 

[gellybean]

Quick FYI:

3 slices of Center Cut Pork Bacon 70 cals, 4 g fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 270 mg sodium, 0 carbs, 0 sugar, 0 fiber, 7 g protein

3 slices of Louis Rich Turkey Bacon 105 cals, 7.5 g fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 0 carbs, 0 sugar, 0 fiber, 6 g protein






Who knew!

 

[gellybean]

Dawn: The minister said something like "Anthony, will you blah blah blah" and Tony said, "I do." And then he said, "Elizabeth, will you blah blah blah" and I said, "I will." Except apparently I said it more like, "I WILL." So everyone thought I was correcting him. Then we both started laughing so hard that on the next question, when the minister said "do you blah blah blah" we both said "I will..." so we got married and I never said, "I do!"

Here is a picture:

I frickin' love your dress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG! Why oh why couldn't I have found that dress when I got married? EITHER TIME ! Now it's my turn to be nosy.... did you have to buy a plus size dress?? If that's a plus size wedding dress I'm seriously kicking myself for not shopping around more!







Thank you! I didn't follow the plan, but ended up only 300 over for the day so that was okay - I was still 1000 over on my burn compared to my food. I went for an hour walk, which got me home too late to snack on the veggies, so we went straight to the party. I had a breast and a drumstick, no skin on either, and a little coleslaw, no beans, gravy, or mashed potatoes. Had two bites of cobbler. Turned my husband down when he offered to get us a bottle of wine (most people bring drinks out to the party). My downfall was the rolls, I forgot this place has the best homemade rolls and I ate two (one plain, one with butter and honey).


WAY to go on turning down all those yummies and the wine! The rolls would have been my downfall too. I LOVE bread!

We didn't stay long -the thing is (and it kills DH who is a social butterfly) I HATE parties. I get all nervous and insecure and just want to sit in a corner and eat, drink, or smoke. Don't smoke any more (well, rarely), didn't have drinks, and didn't want to pig out....so we left kind of early.


Hubby and I are the opposite. I'm the social butterfly and he sits and plays on his cell phone.





I am doing good to get up on time for work! I went about 9 months getting up at 5:30 for 6 am spin but fell out of the habit and can't get back in.

Did you like spin??? What was your level of fitness when you started it? I think I'd like it but am scared I'm still too out of shape.





Lefse...I have heard of this but never had it (obviously not a southern thing) - adding to list of things I've never tried and don't need to know what I'm missing!

I totally have one of those lists!! I keep watching the Best Thing I Ever Ate on Food Network and torturing myself. All these yummy foods I've never had that I know I never need to eat for fear of just adding another craving onto the list of CAN'T HAVES!

Hope you have a great trip! Where are you going?

I'm heading to my parents in the hill country (where I was raised and graduated HS). My parents adopted my beagle/dachshund mix puppy from me. They have 10 acres and he's soooooooooooo much happier there than he was here in a little bitty suburban cookie cutter yard. Since they were awesome enough to take him from me, which is ideal cus at least I still get to see him, I get to dog sit occasionally when they go out of town. And housesit by default. So nothing special. Just the boys and I heading to my parents house for a lazy weekend in the hill country. The flowers are GORGEOUS this year, so we'll probably go on some walks and get some pictures!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Cahill (aldi) ground turkey, 4 oz
Onions, raw, 70 grams
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted (with salt), 1 oz 166 6 14 7 Remove
Cabbage, fresh, 190 grams
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 0.33 tbsp
Louis Rich Turkey Bacon (1 slice), 2 serving
Holy Land Whole Wheat Pocket Bread, 1 serving
Boars Head Cajun Style Mayo, 1 tbsp
Lunch/Dinner TOTALS: calories: 810 Carbs: 55 Fat: 51 Protein: 37

This is a huge pita for lunch and dinner as I will be at a track meet till 7 p.m. tonight!

I kind of winged it and here is what I will do different: I do not think I needed the tsp of olive oil, 1/2 the peanuts next time and no Mayo.

It had a ton of flavor and I did not need that for the pocket to keep it moist.

Like I said - it is enough for 2 meals easily so for me to take on the go - worked perfect. Seasoned with curry, cumin and garlic and a pinch of Kosher salt. Tasted phenomenal and even took a pic to post here later.

*Cabbage tastes a lot like a strong lettuce I think. Great texture and filling without being noodles/carbs of some form.

You can fry it in a bit of water w/whatever meats you are cooking (lean meats) it will become soft and shrink. You will be seeing a ton of cabbage in my meals in the next few days as I got 6 heads of it handed to me from a friend.

Some people bring flowers.

I went over in my fat consumption by 4 grams so far today - going to try and watch carefully my choices for later.

Have 218-568 calories left, 98-172 carbs and 10-79 protein. So minus the fat...on pace!

Going to take walks at the track meet when Baylor is not up! Just not on the track!

 

[tlenzendorf]

Its a hard day here at work today. We have a newborn that will die without a transplant. And if he gets the transplant then there is a whole new plethura(sp?) of issues. I can't say what or why because of confidentiality, but my heart is breaking for the family, this is their first baby and probably a genetic thing inherited from the mother.

Everybody hug your kids or family or friends tonight and thank whatever you believe in that they are in your lives

 

[Duchie]

So much to quote here - I hope I don't forget anything

LuvsJack, congrats on the wedding. It sounds perfect! I was an event planner for a while and got sucked into a few weddings. I think the kind your son had are the most beautiful, most meaningful of all.

Dawn, have you ever heard of the County Extension Office? I hadn't until we were planning our garden. These folks have a TON of information on what kinds of plants work in your area and when to plan them. The one I used was specific to my county which helped tremendously. I had no idea such a place even existed.

About exercise, I've wondered the same things as I've read through this thread. I can hardly find time to do the stuff I like for over 1 hour each day... and I don't enjoy exercise! I get up early (not 4:00 AM early, though ) before I have to start getting the kids up for school and do the elliptical for anywhere from 30-45 min. Sometimes I get lucky and have time in the evening for a 3-mile walk. Lately that is difficult because of all of our afternoon activities. The most I can muster is 5 days a week. We got a coupon for $5 off the Wii Fit Plus from Best Buy and I'm thinking about giving that a try.

Gelly, I know what you're saying about being surprised that the turkey bacon is not as good as center cut. Once I started comparing turkey to beef, because it's supposed to be so much better for you, right? Well, I always buy the super-lean beef (the stuff that's 96% lean). Turns out sometimes that's a healthier choice than the turkey. Just another fabulous marketing slight-of-hand IMO.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Trying to remember all of the comments -
I'm sticking with center cut bacon.
I work as a judicial law clerk at the trial court level. (Some call it staff attorney)
I'm going away this weekend too - probably will eat too much. Know I'm drinking so I'm going to exercise more today and tomorrow. Going with 3 girlfriends up to Duluth for some fun.
For snack I had a Luna bar, lunch was some leftover taco meat, with lettuce, light sour cream, salsa and a bit of con queso dip.
Then had a slice of wheat bread and hummus.
Dinner will be a brat and baked beans. Probably some raw veggies and/or fruit.
Tonight is busy - dance for both girls - picture night! and DD9 has softball practice RIGHT after dance.
Been baking all afternoon for my parents. They are doing lunch at church so I made 3 types of bars. The smell is KILLING me!!! SO yummy!
Staying off the couch and on my feet is good too. Been doing lots of

Need to go outside and walk the dog soon - it's just gorgeous out!!

 

[Leash]

Ok, so remember I said yesterday I became an ordained minister? Well, here is the rough draft I have for my uncle's wedding. Give me feedback PLEASE!! Yes, its supposed to have a bit of smart alec-y-ness to it...

I really like those! I have to say I have only been married about 3 1/2 years but I could not tell you any part of my vows, I said I Do when I was supposed to but I couldn't tell you what I agreed to.
I like that yours are romantic but not too sappy and a little bit snarky! That kind of attitude would have been perfect for my DH and me.

 

[gellybean]

Its a hard day here at work today. We have a newborn that will die without a transplant. And if he gets the transplant then there is a whole new plethura(sp?) of issues. I can't say what or why because of confidentiality, but my heart is breaking for the family, this is their first baby and probably a genetic thing inherited from the mother.

Everybody hug your kids or family or friends tonight and thank whatever you believe in that they are in your lives

So so sad! Babies and kids are the reason I didn't go into the medical field. I don't think I could handle stuff like that, ever.

Sending a few prayers in her direction! But like you said, a transplant opens up all kinds of new issues. Sometimes there is no right answer.

 

[eliz991]

I'm heading to my parents in the hill country (where I was raised and graduated HS). My parents adopted my beagle/dachshund mix puppy from me. They have 10 acres and he's soooooooooooo much happier there than he was here in a little bitty suburban cookie cutter yard. Since they were awesome enough to take him from me, which is ideal cus at least I still get to see him, I get to dog sit occasionally when they go out of town. And housesit by default. So nothing special. Just the boys and I heading to my parents house for a lazy weekend in the hill country. The flowers are GORGEOUS this year, so we'll probably go on some walks and get some pictures!

How fun! My sister and I are starting to plan a trip to San Antonio this summer with her kids. I'm so freaking excited. I haven't been there since DH and I got engaged.

Didn't pick up the rest - but yes, that is a plus sized dress (my second wedding too!). I think it was a size 20 - maybe an 18. I weighed less then (although I have to be the only person who gained weight after I got engaged and before I got married - was afraid it wouldn't fit! Dress fit fine but stupid bra didn't, so I went braless. Still have the $65 bra that doesn't fit!)

Anyway - I LOVED this dress, but it was unreasonably expensive. I was a partner at a law firm when we got engaged so I bought it because I loved it but I couldn't afford it now. I mean, it was like $4000 (mostly because of the material, it is a beautiful silk). I still have it in a box, DH wants me to sell it but you know you can't get anything for used wedding dresses! My friends tried to convince me I could dye it or something...I think I will just save it for our 20th anniversary. Here's a full picture:

This is a huge pita for lunch and dinner as I will be at a track meet till 7 p.m. tonight!


*Cabbage tastes a lot like a strong lettuce I think. Great texture and filling without being noodles/carbs of some form.

You can fry it in a bit of water w/whatever meats you are cooking (lean meats) it will become soft and shrink. You will be seeing a ton of cabbage in my meals in the next few days as I got 6 heads of it handed to me from a friend.

Thank you for the info! I know it sounds stupid that I've never had cooked cabbage I just don't think it has come up. I've had raw cabbage of course and sauerkraut.

The pita sounds fabulous!

Its a hard day here at work today. We have a newborn that will die without a transplant. And if he gets the transplant then there is a whole new plethura(sp?) of issues. I can't say what or why because of confidentiality, but my heart is breaking for the family, this is their first baby and probably a genetic thing inherited from the mother.

Everybody hug your kids or family or friends tonight and thank whatever you believe in that they are in your lives

So sorry for the baby and family, and thank you for all you do to try to make it better!

Gelly, I know what you're saying about being surprised that the turkey bacon is not as good as center cut. Once I started comparing turkey to beef, because it's supposed to be so much better for you, right? Well, I always buy the super-lean beef (the stuff that's 96% lean). Turns out sometimes that's a healthier choice than the turkey. Just another fabulous marketing slight-of-hand IMO.

I have had that same experience comparing ground beef to ground turkey! Just goes to show you, you have to read the stinking labels!

Trying to remember all of the comments -
I'm sticking with center cut bacon.
I work as a judicial law clerk at the trial court level. (Some call it staff attorney)
I'm going away this weekend too - probably will eat too much. Know I'm drinking so I'm going to exercise more today and tomorrow. Going with 3 girlfriends up to Duluth for some fun.

We have the same job kind of! Sorry, didn't mean to assume you weren't a lawyer - our trial courts here don't have attorneys. You were talking about being in court so my first thought was courtroom personnel. I actually clerked for a federal district judge out of law school, then to private practice, and now here I am at the state appellate court. I like the hours so much more!

Have a great weekend in Duluth!

 

[mom2faith]

Its a hard day here at work today. We have a newborn that will die without a transplant. And if he gets the transplant then there is a whole new plethura(sp?) of issues. I can't say what or why because of confidentiality, but my heart is breaking for the family, this is their first baby and probably a genetic thing inherited from the mother.

Everybody hug your kids or family or friends tonight and thank whatever you believe in that they are in your lives

How fun! My sister and I are starting to plan a trip to San Antonio this summer with her kids. I'm so freaking excited. I haven't been there since DH and I got engaged.

Didn't pick up the rest - but yes, that is a plus sized dress (my second wedding too!). I think it was a size 20 - maybe an 18. I weighed less then (although I have to be the only person who gained weight after I got engaged and before I got married - was afraid it wouldn't fit! Dress fit fine but stupid bra didn't, so I went braless. Still have the $65 bra that doesn't fit!)

Nope - me too!! I gained so much weight we had to let the dress out. The dressmaker was the cutest little chinese lady who barely spoke English - she said, "Oh - you just happy! When you happy you get big, yeah?" It was so cute!!


Great day today! Went for a 1/2 hour walk with DD. Stayed on track with calories. Just have to drink more water.

One boo-boo though....I went to Tim Hortons for lunch (coffee, sandwiches, etc) and bought a ham and swiss on whole wheat no sauce with a diet coke. The girl gave me the total and then said, but it is only 14 cents for a donut. So I said "OK" sure. And ate it. After I was done, I thought - wait a minute! That was really stupid - LOL!! Oh well, still came in under calories (11 under). So i am going with that

 

[luvsJack]

Wow, you ladies have certainly been chatty! I am trying to catch up!

I still haven't gotten much rest. Softball again last night and then back to the store for things I forgot. Tonight she has practice and, of course, opening day of the season is tomorrow minutes before the reception!! I think we have it all worked out but 365 days in a year and everything HAS to happen the same day!

tlenzendorf: It must be extremely stressful and emotional to do what you do. That is just so sad.

Oh, and you asked about how to work a tribute to someone in the ceremony. My oldest son and my father were very close but my dad died before ds got married (it was younger son that got married the other day). We had a special candle in the church window closest to the front of the church. It was lit before any other candle and left burning until everyone had left the church. There was a poem on the back of the program and it was read by the preacher. I don't remember it all but it said something to the effect of "a light that will always shine in our lives" and looking over us on this day. It was very touching and a beautiful tribute.

Duchie: thanks for the congrats. It really was perfect especially for them. They just aren't the "pomp and circumstance" type of couple, kwim? We were sitting close enough to them to see every expression as they said their vows and every tear that ddil shed--so it was really special.



This has been an AWFUL week for me food and exercise wise! Just way too much stress and too much going on. My goal this week is to just have a gain come Monday. I know that I can get back on track, if I can just make it to Monday morning!

 

[GaRain]

Hi everyone! I am glad to hear all the positive things happening for some!
I am sorry I haven't been around our posting much.
I was on a walking (good for me, right!? nope!) Ghost Tour this past weekend. Well, I was walking to the edge of the road we were on to get out of the way of a car and I stepped off the curb and fell - right on my face!!
I was very lucky that I didn't break my nose! But I did mess up my face some, twisted my right knee and scraped that too, as well as pulled a muscle in my left arm!
All these things combined made it difficult to exercise - couldn't walk, couldn't do upper body work. Been kinda depressed about it.
Also, my best friend had a baby! Good news, but that means I have been on cat duty....ugh! Her cats are NOT HAPPY about this whole situation!
So, anyways, I am hoping to get back into routine this next week!
Good luck to all of you - we can do this!!!

Lara

 

[tlenzendorf]

As stressful as yesterday was, I didn't let it affect my diet too much. I ate one Hershey kiss.

So my food for last night: 1 hershey kiss in the afternoon, spaghetti(half and half regular and wheat pasta), 1.5 pieces of garlic bread and corn. I really wanted to have ice cream after the days stress, but instead I went to the park with Mariah and practiced softball with her.

Breakfast this morning: 2 packets Quaker Instant Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal. Up for lunch: Noodles & co. Uh oh!