Sept 2011 Weight Loss Adventure -- Sept Winner is Katvert!
09-04-2011, 09:00 PM
#291
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bard,California
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Originally Posted by marscrafter
Cute doggies!
I'm in for the 5 lb challenge, my goal is to get under 200 so that would put me really close. I didn't go walking yesterday unless you count grocery shopping, so I need to try to get in a walk today. I would love to be a dress size down by the holidays. I'm still not sure how to make holiday food that's healthier, I guess I should learn some new recipes. LOL
Thanks for some snack ideas, I have been having some almonds or these rice chips, but my brain wasn't thinking of anything else that sounded good. I'll have to get dark chocolate, I have a sweet tooth, so it's hard to get rid of.
I've been good so far, had a nice Asian salad yesterday with raisins and chow mein noodles that is my new favorite meal. We bought some broccoli slaw which doesn't taste too awful with tuna either. LOL I am finding myself a little more tired around 2-3 as my body readjusts. I used to find myself eating snacks to get energy around that time. (Then eating snacks in the evening after dinner.)
It sounds like everyone is doing really well so far, so keep up the good work.
I'm in for the 5 lb challenge, my goal is to get under 200 so that would put me really close. I didn't go walking yesterday unless you count grocery shopping, so I need to try to get in a walk today. I would love to be a dress size down by the holidays. I'm still not sure how to make holiday food that's healthier, I guess I should learn some new recipes. LOL
Thanks for some snack ideas, I have been having some almonds or these rice chips, but my brain wasn't thinking of anything else that sounded good. I'll have to get dark chocolate, I have a sweet tooth, so it's hard to get rid of.
I've been good so far, had a nice Asian salad yesterday with raisins and chow mein noodles that is my new favorite meal. We bought some broccoli slaw which doesn't taste too awful with tuna either. LOL I am finding myself a little more tired around 2-3 as my body readjusts. I used to find myself eating snacks to get energy around that time. (Then eating snacks in the evening after dinner.)
It sounds like everyone is doing really well so far, so keep up the good work.
09-04-2011, 09:04 PM
#292
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bard,California
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Originally Posted by plainpat
What sort of snacks do you guys eat that aren't too bad?
Hummus is made with canned,drained chick peas as a base.There are many recipes out there.I use less/or none of the tahini called for & always fold in very fine dice red peper...or roasted red pepper (water packed).There's lots of protein in hummus,so it's a great snack with whatever dippers your food plan allows.You can put it on a soft taco then add veggies on top as a sandwich,use as a dip or spread.I like this site because they give nutrition info & also reviews from ppl who've made the recipe.
You can buy hummus at most delis,but it's much cheaper to make at home.I started by trying at a deli,then to making my own.Keep tightly covered in fridge & yum yum :D :D
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/hummus-iii/detail.aspx
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Oh,ok.I'll have to try it.I just heard about it last month on u-tube,but didn't know what it was even.Sounds like there's a lot you can do with it.Thanks so much.We'll give it a go and see if I like it.I saw some used it for their mayo.
09-04-2011, 09:07 PM
#293
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Originally Posted by nancia
i grew up in new england and have had lobster all my life. it's sooo wonderful! i'm one of those people who eats it plain, too. i have trouble with butter, and why bother with margarine? and you are right it's not bad for you that way, and you don't have to eat plain rice cakes for the next week as penance! if you have to have something on it, try a little sprinkle of lemon juice. there is a liquid no calorie artificial "butter" that actually isn't horrible. learning to eat butter drenched foods like potatoes, shrimp scampi, lobster and so many others with butter substitute or no butter will cut out alot of unneccesary extra fats and let you eat and still enjoy the rich foods. lobster newberg can be made with soy cream, or even a non-dairy creamer. be inventive and creative with your cooking and try substituting where you can and it makes sense. i make corn chowder with soy milk and my family has no idea, except the time i used the vanilla soy milk by mistake. that was memorable to say the least! i even do quiche lorraine without dairy and with fake bacon and it still tastes great. do try stuff. experiment. just be sure you're not swapping sugar for fat. no benefit in that!!
09-04-2011, 09:12 PM
#294
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Simi Valley
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way to go oldcottontop!!! everyone is doing so great!
So far I am staying on plan...even survived a lunch out with relatives.... I ordered grilled halibut and steamed vegetables (YUM) . and no dessert even though my hubby and son ordered a brownie to share.
So far I am staying on plan...even survived a lunch out with relatives.... I ordered grilled halibut and steamed vegetables (YUM) . and no dessert even though my hubby and son ordered a brownie to share.
09-04-2011, 09:17 PM
#295
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Originally Posted by plainpat
I'd like to sign up for the 5pd challenge, but can't find the post.
09-04-2011, 09:19 PM
#296
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Originally Posted by mim
So this morning DH and I had our weekly weigh in -- I actually lost 1 # last week !!! Must be all the heavy brush cutting and hauling for 3 days that did it !!!
Our burn pile is getting bigger and bigger . If we have rain during the week we can get a permit to burn on the weekend. We have a volunteer fire Dept so no burning unless a lot of them are available. No permits this weekend because it is a long holiday and many are away.
Mim
Oh YUM,Lobster.Well,that's ok.It's ok to eat a nice dinner.You can make up for it later on.Steve says that it's not what we eat today,or even yesterday,it's an accumulation over time.So if you back it off in a few days and keep at it,you'll not even know you did it.Just cut some calories somewhere else to make up for it.So,enjoy!
Our burn pile is getting bigger and bigger . If we have rain during the week we can get a permit to burn on the weekend. We have a volunteer fire Dept so no burning unless a lot of them are available. No permits this weekend because it is a long holiday and many are away.
Mim
Originally Posted by Xylie55
Originally Posted by mim
I think I sort of blew it tonite at dinner -- There was a great sale at one of the major grocery stores -- lobster at $2.00 off a pound. DH and I haven't had any all summer. And this is sweet corn season.
So boiled lobster in melted butter with 2 ears of frest corn -- with lots of butter and salt (naturally). The funny thing is that I didn't know how to cook it !!! I had to go on the internet. LOL
We have 2 lobsters left so I am looking up receipes -- that hopefully won't be floating in butter. I guess I won't be losing any this week. But it was a treat -- and I only ate one -- not 2
So I think of it as that 1 slice of bacon treat.
Mim
Living on the shore in Maine has local treats -- like so many other parts of the country.
So boiled lobster in melted butter with 2 ears of frest corn -- with lots of butter and salt (naturally). The funny thing is that I didn't know how to cook it !!! I had to go on the internet. LOL
We have 2 lobsters left so I am looking up receipes -- that hopefully won't be floating in butter. I guess I won't be losing any this week. But it was a treat -- and I only ate one -- not 2
So I think of it as that 1 slice of bacon treat.
Mim
Living on the shore in Maine has local treats -- like so many other parts of the country.
09-04-2011, 09:22 PM
#297
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Location: Bard,California
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Originally Posted by marscrafter
Cute doggies!
I'm in for the 5 lb challenge, my goal is to get under 200 so that would put me really close. I didn't go walking yesterday unless you count grocery shopping, so I need to try to get in a walk today. I would love to be a dress size down by the holidays. I'm still not sure how to make holiday food that's healthier, I guess I should learn some new recipes. LOL
Thanks for some snack ideas, I have been having some almonds or these rice chips, but my brain wasn't thinking of anything else that sounded good. I'll have to get dark chocolate, I have a sweet tooth, so it's hard to get rid of.
I've been good so far, had a nice Asian salad yesterday with raisins and chow mein noodles that is my new favorite meal. We bought some broccoli slaw which doesn't taste too awful with tuna either. LOL I am finding myself a little more tired around 2-3 as my body readjusts. I used to find myself eating snacks to get energy around that time. (Then eating snacks in the evening after dinner.)
It sounds like everyone is doing really well so far, so keep up the good work.
I'm in for the 5 lb challenge, my goal is to get under 200 so that would put me really close. I didn't go walking yesterday unless you count grocery shopping, so I need to try to get in a walk today. I would love to be a dress size down by the holidays. I'm still not sure how to make holiday food that's healthier, I guess I should learn some new recipes. LOL
Thanks for some snack ideas, I have been having some almonds or these rice chips, but my brain wasn't thinking of anything else that sounded good. I'll have to get dark chocolate, I have a sweet tooth, so it's hard to get rid of.
I've been good so far, had a nice Asian salad yesterday with raisins and chow mein noodles that is my new favorite meal. We bought some broccoli slaw which doesn't taste too awful with tuna either. LOL I am finding myself a little more tired around 2-3 as my body readjusts. I used to find myself eating snacks to get energy around that time. (Then eating snacks in the evening after dinner.)
It sounds like everyone is doing really well so far, so keep up the good work.
09-04-2011, 10:08 PM
#300
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bard,California
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Ok,well oldcottontop won the challenge at 18 pounds,so we are going to have to kick it up a notch girls.I have a 5 pound challenge,and irishrose has a 2 pound challenge.Both are achievable goals that all of us can meet or beat.2 pounds is good for those who want to lose a little weight at a time,and is an achievable number.That's 1/2 or .50lb a week loss.Mine is a 5 pound challenge and is 1.25 pounds a week for those of us who need to lose more a little quicker.Also a duable number,Heck I haven't lost any for 2 months now.Mj said anybody over 4 pounds to email her,and I couldn't even do that.Pitiful really.So I got some catching up to do.I'd a been happy at 2 pounds the last 2 months myself.But we didn't put any challenges out.So think this will help us to work a little harder at it.There are no prizes for the challenges,other than bragging rights to tell your friends and loved ones you did it.So,share your tips and secrets and plans your doing.For most of us it's a life style change as we need to break old bad habits and make new healthy ones.Myself,I plan on more vegetables and fruits and low calorie meals.And I'm going to start eating out of a bowl again.I eat way less and get full and don't overeat that way.I fill it with green salad,then top it with a few bites off hubby's dinner,and no bread.I lost a lot doing that.Anyway,good luck ladies and this month we will lose a ton of weight.We should do the pound for pound challenge for the biggest loser.Then I know,we'd lose weight cause they'd meet it with food for the hungry for every pound we lose.Americans would get food in that amount.So,let's get er done this month!And see just how much we can lose as a group!Then we can sign up and feed the hungry!that's right,LET'S GET ER DONE!!!!!!!!!!So MJ can enter us.
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