Working on Weight Loss During Training—New Year New Us!

[blueroses]

big-as-my-head salad

Hee!

My grocery shopping came off well today, though I forgot the mustard - I think I have just enough to put on my gardenburger tonight.

The deli had some great stuff - roasted beets with walnuts, brussels sprouts in a dijon vinaigrette, portobello ravioli. Yum. I'm lucky to have an organic grocery right by my house.

Plus, I checked the labels and bought mango sorbet instead of lemon, saving 30 calories per serving or 120 for the whole container. I guess you have to add a lot more sugar to lemon than to mango.

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! How did last night go for everyone?

I did my oven fried potatoes and grilled chicken and all was going well. Then, I decided to make brown rice and pan "fried" it (in pam) and added soy sauce and some diced carrots, peas & corn for a core friendly fried rice dish. I was going to save it for today, but a friend called right when I would have been going downstairs to the TM and I ended up talking on the phone and eating lots of "fried rice" instead of TMing. UGH! Got off the phone in time to watch "the Class" and "Heroes" and then was sending out marathon weekend pix until after 11, so no workout last night and I broke a core rule of having both brown rice and potato in one day. Hopefully, the scale will still be friendly at WI tonight!

So, how is today looking for everyone?
I have a hard boiled egg or weight watchers oatmeal for breakfast and already had my coffee w/skim milk. For lunch I brought some brown rice (!) and a grilled chicken breast and a bag of salad greens. If I don't eat the hard-boiled egg for breakfast, I'll put it on the salad to hold me until dinner which will be after 9 tonight.

I hope everyone else has a plan for success today. I need you guys to motivate me.

 

[andromedaslove]

Well, I am one of the people that have been absent. I'll give you one guess as to why.... I didn't want to come in here and post just how horrible I had been over the past few days. I do mean HORRIBLE. Saturday we were out of groceries, and instead of going to get groceries we decided to hit fast food for the day, Lunch and Dinner. I consumed close to 3000 calories just for those two meals. And gained the 2 lbs to prove it. Yesterday was much better however, the steak that I made for dinner last night was REALLY good and it kept calling my name, so I had a second helping. Even with that though I came in about 1600 calories. I just didn't allow myself to have the usual soda during dinner to help make up for it. Today has been pretty good so far. Kellogg's Smart Start for breakfast.

Cam - I definately know how that goes. I love rice, and it is REALLY hard to tell myself no when I am craving a second helping (or the whole bowl ).


Minnie - Congrats on the weight loss.

Dana

 

[wtpclc]

OK, I've been hiding. not just because of eating, but I'v ejust been in a funk too.

Sunday was a family b-day party and I had ice cream cake, but I was pretty good the rest of the day. Well, until we got in the car. I forgot to bring anything to do in the car, Scott works ina factory adn likes quiet, so he does nto play the radio on my mp3 died. I was bored, so I finished Scott's CHeetos from Friday night.

Yesterday, I had about double the dk chocolate that I allow myself do to the funk I've been in, but am getting over it. Gaining weight and hating my job does not make naything better. I felt sick later, so that at least helps keep me from doing it again too soon.

Back on track today. I'm starving, though. (I was yesteday too. DOn't know what happened)

 

[Minnie]

Oh Cam think of it this way – it wasn’t anyone of the tons of bad things we “used” to put in our bodies. Every day is a chance to make a better choice and you have plan to do so today! Good luck at your weigh in tonight I’ll be thinking of you!

Dana – Today is a new day! You can do this – now get yourself to the grocery store!

Blueroses – I can’t have any of that stuff. I’d eat the container.

Deek – Can you take your lemon slices or one of those “to go crystal light” pouches to work? I’m allowing myself a morning Diet Dew then on to water.

Jen – How was your casserole?

Carrie - Why don't you post your menu? We might be able to help you tweak it so your not hungry? Sending major that your funk disappears!

Thank you everyone for the kudos on the weight loss. Now I need to keep it up and stay far, far away from the crap on the counter out front today.

As for me last night I made the most amazing lasagna. I've been craving it for a while so I went ahead and made it and even DF loved it. It was all SB friendly too

Today's menu:
B - Oatmeal/applesauce muffin & yogurt
L - Leftover lasagna
S - Yogurt/cheese stick - haven't needed this lately though.
D - ls barbequed pork roast/veggies
D - cream cheese tart

Check in everyone!!!!! Oh and where oh were is Judy???????

 

[keenercam]

Minnie -- I'd love to see your recipe for the lasagna. And what is a cream cheese tart?

I think I am going to have to come up with a way to get more carbs in early in the day. I ate a weight watchers oatmeal, but I am hungry again. I think my body OD'ed on carbs last night with the potatoes and the brown rice and now it wants volumes of carbs. I am drinking lots of water and will get some sugar free gum, too, to stave off the hungries. Usually the oatmeal holds me a while.

ETA: this is ridiculous! I am so hungry I can't stand it! I just ate a large banana. I am hoping it will hold me until lunch (about another 90 minutes). I am trying to eat light today because of WI tonight.

 

[Minnie]

Here you go Cam:

Lasagna Recipe:

½ lb ground turkey
½ lb ground turkey sausage (for spice)
1 bottle ls spaghetti sauce
1 pkg lf Italian cheese
1 pkg ww lasagna noodles

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pam a 9x12 baking dish (or line with Reynolds release foil).
Pan fry both types of turkey (washed and ran through colander to take off any excess fat).
At bottom of dish place small amount of sauce and ground turkey combination top with three lasagna noodles and small amount of cheese. Layer to more times and then cover dish with foil and bake 35 minutes. Take off foil for last 10 minutes to lightly brown cheese.

Okay this is definitely not the lightest calorie meal ever (lol). But when you’ve got a craving for lasagna like I did it’s not bad and paired with a large salad not a bad meal at all.

Cream cheese tart (or cheesecake tart)

Cheesecake Tarts
1 envelope Knox brand unflavored gelatin
½ cup splenda
1 cup boiling water
2 8oz bricks of LF creamcheese softened
1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix gelatin and sugar in a bowl... Add boiling water and stir till the gelatin dissolves. Beat Cream cheese and vanilla in a bowl with mixer till smooth, slowly beat in the gelatin mixture.

Line muffin tin with baking cups or I use the Gladware mini cups with the lids works great! Pour into the cups and refridgerate at least 3 hours. Serve with a dollup of sf coolwhip or a few dark chocolate chips. Could also use ground nuts to make a crust.

 

[Minnie]

Cam - You might consider these as an early way to get carbs in. I heat 2 in microwave for 30secs and then top with a container of yogurt (this is my normal breakfast).

Oatmeal Apple Muffins

1 egg
3/4 c. skim milk
1 T. canola oil
3 T. no sugar added applesauce
1/3 c. Splenda
1/2 c. walnut pieces
1/2 c. whole-wheat flour
1 c. rolled oatmeal
1 c. oatmeal flour (I processed the oatmeal in food process until it was similar to flour)
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. nutmeg
2 T. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, beat together egg, half-and-half, oil and Splenda. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Fold egg mixture into dry mixture, just to moisten. Fill non-stick muffin tins 3/4 full (I used cupcake paper liners and sprayed lightly with Pam flour baking spray). Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

 

[keenercam]

Wow, Minnie, thank you so much for the recipes! I can easily adapt them to core or low-point recipes!

Well, it must just be an ultra hungry day. I didn't eat until 1:45 and had a green salad w/hard boiled egg, olive oil & S&P, a small piece of chicken breast and brown rice with veggies. Here I am, less than an hour after eating, and my stomach is growling like crazy and I am really hungry. Really not sure WHAT my body is doing with the food I am giving it. Usually I'd be okay for about 2 hours after lunch and then water would hold me a bit longer. I am NOT going to eat anything else until after I weigh in tonight. However, I'd usually quit the water around 3:30, but I think I'll keep drinking it until at least 4:30 if needed.

Do you guys ever have days like that? I am going to have to bring some kidney beans tomorrow -- those really help the carb craving AND they keep me filled a bit longer

 

[panthergirl]

Cam - I have been having the same hunger problems and my trainer says it is because my new workout schedule is kicking my metabolism into overdrive. I hope that is true! Have you increased your activity lately? What am I saying?!? You just finished a marathon!

I have been doing well with both diet and exercise. I will be measuring my waist again this Sunday and am hoping for a 1/2 inch reduction. My clothes are fitting a bit better so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[keenercam]

Cam - I have been having the same hunger problems and my trainer says it is because my new workout schedule is kicking my metabolism into overdrive. I hope that is true! Have you increased your activity lately? What am I saying?!? You just finished a marathon!

For some reason, that really made me laugh! I have definitely NOT been doing a whole lot of activity lately, but it would be so nice if my metabolism a actually were kicked up a bit. Somehow I don't think that's it!

Congrats on doing so well with your workouts! I think taking measurements is so much more meaningful than the scale. I really wish I'd done that before I started on this journey. Looking back, I think I had so little faith in my ability to succeed that I didn't want a tangible measure of (1) just how absolutely HUGE I was; and (2) another way to set myself up for disappointment when I didn't stick to the plan and taking measurements only proved how much of a failure I was.

So, now I have to content myself with the knowledge of roughly how much I've improved. When I started this journey, almost none of my 3X clothing was comfortable. Now, I am in XLs (and some Ls) and a size 14 in pants (compared to tight 24Ws). I really, really wish I could say I've lost X number of inches.

So, my advice to you is to take those measurements but bask in the glow of all of your accomplishments, not just those that show up on the scale or measuring tape -- you've made changes to your level and frequency of activity and to your eating habits that are HUGE, significant, difficult changes to make. Enjoy knowing that. :

 

[panthergirl]

Thanks Cam! I have certainly been through the diet failure wringer for most of my adult life so I totally know what you are saying. When you weigh or measure you can get discouraged and fall off the wagon pretty easily. It's almost as if you can have the excuse that since it's not doing any good anyway, you might as well have that Big Mac! All I have to do now though is look at that shiny Donald medal hanging in my bedroom to know I can do anything if I really try. I may even go for a Mickey to complete the set!

Susan

 

[wtpclc]

Susan - Your trainer is absoutely right.

In teh case of Cam and me.... I'm eating more than I was before teh marathon adn teh breakfast I ate all last year just is not cutting it. I think , for me the last 2 days, it's due to bad eating habits from Sunday tha tcarried into Monday.)

 

[Jen117]

Hey all... I am doing good with my eating, for once in my life. I am not counting points, just watching my portions (which were out of control!).

Minnie - The Casserole was yummy in a comfort food kid sort of way. I picked at the tator tots tho... bad me. I make mine with extra green beans to trick myself. Thanks for the recipes.

Oh Carrie - I hate those funks. I get those all the time and have to keep reminding myself that a little chocolate is all I need. I rarely listen, but one day it will kick in!

Cam - Yikes... those always hungry days are the worst. I have been trying to bring several pieces of fruit with me to work to help with that. Also, I need to make some SF Jello for those sweet urges.

Breakfasts are really hard for me. I love cereal, but it only lasts 1-2 hours and then I am starving again. Oatmeal is the same unless I eat a lot of it. When I have time, I try to whip up egg whites. Sometimes I eat it as a sandwich. This morning I scrambeled 3 egg whites with ham sandwich meat (ripped up), mushrooms and cheese. This stays with me all morning. I also have made sandwiches for breakfast and those last. People on Core or Low Carb may not be able to do the bread tho.

 

[Kristi1357]

When I started this journey, almost none of my 3X clothing was comfortable. Now, I am in XLs (and some Ls) and a size 14 in pants (compared to tight 24Ws). I really, really wish I could say I've lost X number of inches.

Cam - I hope you realize how truly amazing you are!
A 24W to a 14 is fabulous! You should be so proud of all you've done.

 

[keenercam]

Thank you so much,Kristi. I really, really adore that you took the time to say that. My WISH buddies are just absolutely the best.
It's a shame though, and intellectually, I know it, but when I look at my pix from the marathon all they scream to me is "Jabba the Hud!" I know that relative to where I was I am doing so much better, but I really, really am desperate to be someone significantly smaller than I am. I just don't understand how I can want that so badly and still NOT be working hard enough to get there. Does that make sense? So, I guess the first step really is accountability in what I eat and I'll just have to hope it reflects in how I look.

 

[Kristi1357]

I know that relative to where I was I am doing so much better, but I really, really am desperate to be someone significantly smaller than I am. I just don't understand how I can want that so badly and still NOT be working hard enough to get there. Does that make sense?

That makes perfect sense! I think the great majority of us here on the WISH boards want to lose weight & be heathier. I know I for one do! And that I am really not doing what I need to, to get where I want to be (hence the not posting on this thread lately ). I could have written what you just wrote.

I really think you need to lose the "significantly" above there though, missy!
You've already done the "significantly" part! If you lose another 10 sizes, you'd be a size 4! And that's too darn skinny!

And let's not forget all the bling you've been collecting this year!
And you are doing all this with your heart condition? HELLO???!!!!

 

[chimera]

It's a shame though, and intellectually, I know it, but when I look at my pix from the marathon all they scream to me is "Jabba the Hud!" I know that relative to where I was I am doing so much better, but I really, really am desperate to be someone significantly smaller than I am. I just don't understand how I can want that so badly and still NOT be working hard enough to get there. Does that make sense? So, I guess the first step really is accountability in what I eat and I'll just have to hope it reflects in how I look.

Cam, compare this year's pictures to last year's pictures and I think you'll see a difference. I noticed it when Lily posted some pictures from the 2006 meet and race compared to the pictures in your race report from Minnie. Now you look even thinner! You may just need to go back and see where you were to really get an idea of where you are now.
You look mah-velous!

 

[Minnie]

Cam - Do you by any chance have even a single pair of those 24Ws pants left? If you do please hold those up to your 14s that your wearing now. I think you will see what we all think!!!! You are absolutley doing amazing!!!! We are all so proud of you!!!! I know you hope to be even more fit (my goodness girl completed a marathon) and we will all help you as much as we possibly can along the way - put please know we all think you're doing amazing!!!!!!

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, guys! I really appreciate the support here. Even as I want to find something really junky to eat tonight, I am thinking of all of you and the commitment we have made to each other to be accountable. So, after a session at the gym, I came home and ate some turkey chili, a small piece of chicken breast and some veggies. I still have to get another fat free milk serving in,so I may have some kind of weight watchers dessert, but I am going to be good -- I am not giving up what I want most for what I want now.

Oh, and I was down 1.4 at weigh in tonight, so the damage wasn't as great as I'd feared!