Autumn Winter 2018 to Spring 2019 Challenge

tiabirdie56

@Tracie_Lord, Welcome to the challenge!

AJB1014

tiabirdie56 wrote: »

*****CHALLENGES*****

**Each challenge will be for 7 days**
**Each challenge will help us establish and reinforce good healthy habits**
**Take your measurements on day 1 of the first challenge. No need to post them. They are for body measurement comparisons throughout and at the end of the challenge. January 20, 2019 and March 17, 2019 - We should notice some significant changes.

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Challenge #6 ~ Healthy Recipe Finds 

January 4 through January 10

HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR! Looking for new interesting recipes to try this Winter? Low Fat, Low Carb, Keto, Vegetarian, High Protein, Whole 30, Vegan, Paleo. Whatever plan you're on,  it's nice to have a few fresh recipes to draw from. Find something new and share. Trying it? Let us know if it's worth making. Made a few changes to a recipe? Tell us what you did. Appetizers, Salads, Soups, Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners. All share worthy!

Just a few Recipe Website Links:

Allrecipes~ All time favorite!
Eating Well Magazine Latest Recipes. * A lot to look at here.
Vegetarian Times
Savory Tooth ~ Low Carb Recipes
Paleo Diet Recipes
Whole 30 Slow Cooker Dinners
Keto Soup Recipes

Let's Whittle Our Middles!

https://www.maebells.com/slow-cooker-white-bean-chicken-chili-verde/

Made this for a second time for lunches this week. ITS SO GOOD AND SO EASY. Dairy free! Not exactly low carb with all the beans but the macros are not terrible for moderate carb folks. Leave the beans out and add the chicken stock and I bet it would be a delicious soup.

A few changes I made were;

• No jalepenos
• Whole jar of this salsa https://www.herdeztraditions.com/products/traditional-salsa/herdez-guacamole-salsa-medium/ instead of the 1 cup salsa verde
• I used a bag of frozen peppers and onions to make it completely zero prep, just openening cans and bags
• NO CHICKEN STOCK - I prefer it as a thick chili rather than a soup
• I've cooked it on low for 6 hours and shredded the chicken and put back in for another 2. I've also cooked on high for 3 hours and shredded chicken and put back in for last hour. Both methods worked well.

AJB1014

Stats: 29yo/F/5'5"
OSW: 4/19: 212.6
CSW 12/28: 174.6
CGW #1: 1/7/19: 170* I made this goal months ago and although it appears I might be a bit late to achieve it, I want to keep the goal as planned for accountability
CGW #2: 3/22/19: 160
UGW: 4/19/19: 150* same as above note

12/28 - 174.6 - holiday gain is coming down a bit
1/4 - 176.4 - Aaaaaand holiday gain is back. That's okay, finding my balance yet again!

eatingfoodles

Challenge Starting Weight ~ 178
Challenge Goal Weight ~ 155

11/27~ 178 (Somehow I dropped 6lbs in two weeks. No idea how that happened!)
December 4~ 176.6 (So annoyed. Definitely should be lower. I’ve been so good about my calories )
12/11~ 172.8 (HECK YEAH BOIS)
12/18~ 170.6 (Only mad because I weighed in .4lbs lower the last two days, but also I have the world's most obnoxious cold right now so maybe that's part of it I DUNNO)
12/26~ 169.0 (A day late and SO WORTH IT. Had a great Christmas and I'm pretty happy with today's weigh in!)
January 2, 2019~ 169.0 (A day late again. I also forgot to post this, and now I'm actually up .4 from this. 2019 starting out rough.)
1/8~
1/15~
1/22~
1/29~
February 5~
2/12~
2/19~
2/26~
March 5~
3/12~
3/19~
March 20, 2019 (last update)~

tiabirdie56

I need a soup recipe ASAP before I make some minestrone! I really want some minestrone. I think I may have to bite the carbohydrate bullet. Lol. There was a recipe on Savory Tooth that I wanted to try. Gotta find it. @AJB1014, The chicken chili verde recipe sounds good.

jenn990205

My name is Jenn I have 5 kids (1st one just left for college this year and another one that will be leaving next year). I am 39 and married to an amazing man. I work full time and have very little time to work out. Hopefully once the younger kids 10 and 13 get a little older, I will have more time. Right now I focus on eating right and maybe two to three times a week getting 45 minutes or so of cardio.

Beginning Weight ~ 175-178
Challenge Starting Weight ~ 155.3
Challenge Goal Weight ~ 135
My weigh in days will be Friday (these are usually my lowest weights, lol)


November 20, 2018 ~ 155.3
11/23 ~ 157.8 day after Thanksgiving uugggh
11/30 ~ 153.8 that looks better
December 7 ~ 152.3 I thought this week I would have been lower. Did really well. Not a drop of alcohol, clean eating, lots of water, and everything. I just don't think my body can lose 2 pounds a week no matter what. I am getting closer to my goal weight, so maybe that's why to. I am proud that I stuck to my plan this week and am down 1.5 pounds, so I'll take it!
12/14 ~ 151.1 Going in the right direction for sure. Hopefully we can keep this pattern going!
12/21 152.8 And I am back up again,lol. I'm holding on for dear life for December. I am still down 1 pound this month and that maybe all I get.
12/28 ~152.3 Going back down. Had a lot to lose after Christmas though. One more holiday weekend and we are back on track. Happy New Year everyone!
January 4, 2019 ~ 153.3 Holidays are over and my time off from work is done. So at least I maintained within a couple of pounds, but it is now time to get in the 140's. I have 5 weeks till vacation and that same weekend my second oldest turns 18. So my goal is 145!
1/11
1/18
1/25
February 1
2/8
2/15 Vacation - So want to be well established in the 140's decade and be below 145!
2/22
March 1
3/8
3/15
March 20, 2019 (last update)~

tiabirdie56

My name is Tish
Challenge Starting Weight ~ 177.2
Challenge Goal Weight ~167 - 1/2 pound per week

November 20, 2018 ~ 177.2 - 42 lbs left to reach my ultimate goal. It was 40 lbs on Nov. 9th when 175 appeared, then was rudely replaced by 177. Lol. This number loves me.
11/27 ~ 178.8 - Been doing everything I should not the last 5 days; eating late in the day (8pm) eating bread, no electrolytes. One last croissant beckoning me today😊 and hopefully
it's over.
11/30 - 178.2 - Lol. Looks like I lost weight. Not. I prefer Wednesday's weight, 174.8😅 but obviously not that much since I ate pretzels last night. Keto carb havoc!
December 4 - 😒 178.8 - That's rough , but better than yesterday. I think I should post daily weights for December.
12/11 - 176.6 - Forgot it was weigh in day. By no means was this a linear loss. I was December 4 weight again yesterday!
12/14 - 175.4 - Gotta post my own good report. I almost don't believe it. I was this weight once or twice during my traverse up and down the 170's since September! Praying it continues downward. I'm more than ready to be OUT of this decade! Doing EVERY THING RIGHT.
12/18 - 176.2 - My mac and cheese😁
12/25 - 174.8 - Eating carbs, up and down a smaller range of weights this past week.
12/31 - 175.8
January 1, 2019 - 178 😦
1/3 - 175.8 - Knee is behaving somewhat better and I exercised for the first time in a week yesterday. Found a few different rehab exercises online for knee and shoulders. I will include them in my strength and stretch workouts.

1/4 - 177.6 - Weight is up from late day start for everything, exercise, eating, bedtime. Not feeling my best yesterday or today for that matter. Got a nice workout in yesterday, not up to my standards, lol, but my standards are going to have to be altered until I can gain my muscle strength back.

1/8
1/15
1/22
1/29
February 5
2/12
2/19
2/26
March 5
3/12
3/19

March 20, 2019 (last update)

deepwoodslady

Challenge #1- Sleep

12/28 – 4 hours 41 minutes of sleep
12/29 - 3 hours 47 minutes of sleep
12/30- 3 hours 38 minutes of sleep (yikes, my eating window keeps increasing!)
12/31- 4 hours 06 minutes of sleep
01/01 - 6 hours 0 minutes of sleep- A very rare occurance to sleep this long!
01/02- 6 hours 29 minutes of sleep-Unbelievable! Exhausted from the holidays I guess!
01/03– 5 hours 13 minutes of sleep-I have to wonder if the cardio & weight training is help me in this area! Amazing improvements!

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Challenge #2 - Water

12/28 – 40 oz water. 24 oz of other fluids
12/29 – 48 oz water. 24 oz of other fluids
12/30 - 32 oz water, 30 oz of other fluids (family Christmas dinner today, away from home)
12/31 - 40 oz water, 40 oz of other fluids (Hey, it’s New Years Eve!)
01/01 - 48 oz water, 32 oz of other fluids
01/02 - 36 oz water, 40 oz of other fluids
01/03 - 48 oz water, 32 oz of other fluids

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Challenge #3 - Breathing

12/28 – 10 minutes of deliberate practiced nose breathing along with some meditation.
12/29- 10 minutes of practicing nose breathing during meditation & reflection.
12/30- 10 minutes of practiced nose breathing before bed.
12/31- 10 minutes of practiced nose breathing before bed.
01/01- 10 minutes of practiced nose breathing before bed. Also practiced throughout the day when thought of.
01/02- 15 minutes of practiced nose breathing before bed. Another 30 minutes during a TV program at night in bed. Total was 45 deliberate minutes.
01/03- 20 minutes of practiced nose breathing before bed. Also intermittent times throughout the day.

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Challenge #4 - Cardio

12/28 - 30 minutes of aerobic dancing.
12/29 - 30 minutes of aerobic dancing with my new Amazon Echo. I will be creating a thoughtful playlist when I get time to make it even easier!
12/30 - 15 minutes of aerobic dancing squeezed in before the Christmas feast.
12/31 - 20 minutes of aerobic dancing with my Amazon Echo hooked into my Prime.
01/01 - 30 minutes of aerobic dancing with my Echo dot.
01/02 - 30 minutes of aerobic dancing. Yay, my disabled (Autistic) son joined me. We are going to start creating a playlist on the Echo Dot that we can both live with. I don’t know that he will dance as often as I do, but I will gently encourage him daily and try to keep it interesting for him. He needs to lose more weight than me so this is important and I am thrilled!
01/03 -30 minutes of aerobic dancing.

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Challenge #5- Strength Training

12/28 - 15 minutes of arm weights.
12/29 - 15 minutes of arm weights.
12/30 - 05 minutes of arm weights squeezed in before going to family’s house for Feast.
12/31 - 10 minutes of arm weights.
01/01 - 15 minutes of arm weights putting various arm muscles in use. (Very needed for my bat wings!)
01/02 - 15 minutes of arm weights. Slowly I will encourage my son to do this as well, but for now I don’t want to push too hard. He still gives up rather easily, but took the dancing like a champ!
01/03 - 15 minutes of arm weights.

deepwoodslady

January 4th

I want to try this recipe since it does not use the eggplant or the zucchini that can make it "soggy" if not done just right. I found it on the website peaceloveandlowcarb.com She claims it remains one of her most popular recipes after 6 years of sharing many recipes. This is perfect for low carb or keto. The serving is actually 1/4 of the 9x13 pan! So that is a huge portion for just 9.5 carbs. Tomorrow I will post the 90 second keto bread which would be a nice addition to make garlic bread with this lasagna. With it, I could probably cut down the portion size of the lasagna. I will try this recipe soon. If anyone else does before me, please let me know how it turned out.


INGREDIENTS
FOR THE “NOODLES”:
2 large eggs
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
FOR THE FILLING:
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups Three Cheese Marinara Sauce, divided (get the recipe here)
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
6 tbsp whole milk ricotta cheese
1 tbsp minced onion flakes (I use this brand)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE “NOODLES”:

This part will take the longest, so feel free to make the “noodles” the night before and just leave them in the fridge until you are ready for them.
Preheat oven to 375° Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together cream cheese and eggs.
Next, add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Using a rubber spatula, fold in mozzarella cheese and mix until well incorporated.
Spread the mixture into the baking dish, forming a nice even layer.
Bake on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes.
When the “noodles” are done baking, cool in the fridge for about 20 minutes and then cut into thirds. This makes three perfectly sized “noodle” layers for an 8.5 X 4.5 X 2.5 loaf pan.
FOR THE FILLING:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine ground beef, minced onion, oregano, garlic powder, dried basil and a pinch of salt. Cook until the meat is browned.
Drain excess fat from pan and add ¾ cup marinara sauce to meat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:
Pour ¼ cup marinara sauce into bottom of loaf pan. Top with the first “noodle” layer
Layer a third of the ground beef mixture. Top with ¼ cup mozzarella cheese and 3 tbsp ricotta cheese, and cover with another “noodle” layer. Repeat these steps.
Cover the top “noodle” layer with remaining ground beef, and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over top. Bake for 20 minutes.
NOTES
Per Serving – Calories: 486 | Fat: 34g | Protein: 57g | Net Carbs: 9.5g

tiabirdie56

@deepwoodslady, Love that your sleep time has increased! Your exercise probably is helping. I always sleep better when I exercise. You've made great improvemets in all areas! I'm glad to read that your son has joined you in dancing. I hope he continues.

AJB1014

@tiabirdie56 I havent made this one personally, but a friend recommended it saying it was amazing! I'd assume pretty low carb too without the croutons?

https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/broccoliandstiltonso_76390

This one is also a favorite. You could leave out the beans and add zuchini instead, I've done similar before and its just as tasty!

https://www.farmflavor.com/recipe/type/soups/kielbasa-and-kale-soup/

GrandmaJackie

Weigh Ins

My name is Jackie
Challenge Starting Weight ~ 145.2
Challenge Goal Weight ~ 139

November 20, 2018 ~ 145.2
11/30 - 145.4 (I’m okay with this since Thanksgiving I couldn’t resist the pumpkin pie)
12/4 - 143.3 (Thanksgiving weight is gone, stay focus, )
December
12/07 - 144.4 (I was a couple pounds lower but unfortunately LNS got to me a couple nights ago 👿😢)
12/14 - 143.6
12/21 - 143.6
12/28 147
January 2019
1/04 - 145.2
1/11
1/18
1/25
February
2/01
2/08
2/15
2/22
March
3/01
3/08
3/15
3/22
Week #1 Sleep

11/20 - I got 6 hrs and 45 mins sleep last night, woot hoot, that’s about normal for me. I’ll call that a win for me, sometimes I’ll only get around barely over 5,
11/21 - I got 7 hrs and 58 mins, I got to bed early and was able to sleep past 6 am, 👍🏼👍🏼
11/22 - I got 8 hrs and 3 mins, woot hoot! Happy Turkey Day,
11/23 - 8 hrs and 35 mins, I’m back in my own bed,
11/24 - 8 hrs and 41 mins, hopefully this will help me stay focus to lose my Thanksgiving weight. 😈😢😂
11/25 - 9 hrs and 15 mins, we’ll see if I can keep this up. My husband had a 4 day weekend, he’s back at work tomorrow.
11/26 - 5 hrs and 31 mins, last night was a tough night staying 😴
11/27 - 6 hrs and 25 mins
11/28 - 7 hrs and 12 mins
11/29 - 6 hrs and 15 mins
12/3 - 7 hrs and 45 mins

Challenge #2 - Water

11/30 - ✅
12/1 - ✅
12/2 - ✅
12/3 - ✅
12/4 - ✅
12/5 - ✅
12/6 - no

Challenge #3 - Breathing

12/7 - x
12/8 - x
12/9 - x
12/10 18 mins
12/11 18 mins
12/12 18 mins
12/13 18 mins

Challenge #4 - Cardio

12/14 - ✅
12/15 - ✅
12/16 - ✅
12/17 - ✅
12/18 - ✅
12/19 - ✅
12/20 - ✅

Challenge - #5 - Strength

12/21 - ✅
12/22 - x
12/23 - x
12/24 - x
12/25 - x
12/26 ✅

Challenge #6
Challenge #1 ~ Sleep
Challenge #3 ~ Breathe
Challenge # 5 ~ Strength

Challenge #1 - Sleep
11/20 - I got 6 hrs and 45 mins sleep last night, woot hoot, that’s about normal for me. I’ll call that a win for me, sometimes I’ll only get around barely over 5,
11/21 - I got 7 hrs and 58 mins, I got to bed early and was able to sleep past 6 am, 👍🏼👍🏼
11/22 - I got 8 hrs and 3 mins, woot hoot! Happy Turkey Day,
11/23 - 8 hrs and 35 mins, I’m back in my own bed,
2nd Round
12/28 - 7 hrs and 15 mins - The last couple of nights I’m sleeping better throughout the night.
12/29 - 8 hrs and 18 mins
12/30 - 8 hrs and 46 mins
12/31 - 7 hrs and 21 mins
1/01 - 7 hrs and 55 mins
1/02 - 7 hrs and 2 mins
1/03 - 7hrs and 1 min


Challenge #3 - Breathing
12/7 - x
12/8 - x
12/9 - x
12/10 18 mins
12/11 18 mins
12/12 18 mins
12/13 18 mins
2nd Round
12/28 - 18 mins
12/29 - 0
12/30 - 18 mins
12/31 - 18 mins
01/01 - 0
01/02 - 18 mins
01/03 - 18 mins

Challenge - #5 - Strength
12/21 - ✅
12/22 - x
12/23 - x
12/24 - x
12/25 - x
12/26 - ✅
2nd Round
12/28 - 10 mins
12/29 - 0
12/30 - 0
12/31 - 50 mins
01/01 - 55 mins
01/02 - 15 mins
01/03 - 0

I just updated my information, challenge 6 did help me focus back on strength again, thanks @tiabirdie56 for the challenge.

I started the 1st of Jan. I decided to buy an update weigh in scale, to keep track of my slip ups throughout 2019. I wish I could say I was perfect and won’t have any. I need to be realistic, I will, jumping right back on the horse is the key to my success

tiabirdie56

@AJB1014, Thanks for the recipe links! I have seen both of these recipes before, yummy! I was just looking at a broccoli and stilton soup recipe last night. I have a chunk of gorgonzola.😋 Different flavor, but I like using what I have first. I will definitely try them. Today, though I don't have the desire to cook anything. I'll have to go find some ready made soup. Safeway maybe, they have a couple of soups that I like.

@GrandmaJackie, You did very well also. Making improvements across all challenges! Sleep especially! I really like to see that. We all need a good nights rest. There are so many things going on in our lives to hinder restful sleep.

GrandmaJackie

@tiabirdie56 thanks, getting to sleep is always a challenge for me. I would love to be to just turn off, my brain at night, lol.

deepwoodslady

90 Second Bread (Keto & low carb friendly)



• 1 tbsp, Butter - Salted
• 1 tablespoon, Almond Flour
• 0.50 tsp(s), Coconut Flour
• 0.15 tbsp, Flax Seed, Ground
• 0.25 tsp, Clabber Girl
• 1 tsp, Stevia
• 1 egg, Egg


Melt butter in a round storage bowl (like betty crocker red lid) that has a top just a bit larger than an English muffin.
Add in all the dry ingredients into the melted butter in the same bowl. (I put the baking powder in first, then the rest of them).
Add the egg and beat completely until well incorporated
No need to change bowls, the butter already greased it! Just pop the mixture into a standard microwave (about 1000 watts) for 90 seconds and immediately turn upside down onto a plate after removing.
Bam! You have a mini loaf of bread that will give you about 3 nice pcs.

I think it is better non-toasted, but eat as you wish. Great with peanut butter to help up your protein. Nice for mini shredded chicken sandwiches or tuna sandwiches. Makes great garlic bread to go with your zoodles.

You can fancy this up if you like by adding some chia seeds, some psyllium husk powder, some sesame seeds, some garlic or some flaked onion chips, a touch of cheddar in the mix etc. You can make it look a bit prettier if you mix it in a separate bowl before pouring into the one you will microwave (sides not as messy).

If you increase the almond flour a tiny bit you can make this in a square container (like an empty lunchmeat container) where it will be more “traditional” bread-shaped for a large sandwich, just slice in two adding your favorite ingredients in-between.

Nutrition information: Serving size is 1
Calories according to MFP for the whole loaf is 234 calories and 3 net carbs. 9 grams protein. 86 mg potassium, 181 mg sodium.



I plan on trying to alter this recipe in the future to try to make banana nut bread or pumpkin bread.

deepwoodslady

https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-pecan-toffee-bars/

For all the low carbers out there! This is under 2 Net carbs per serving and the site includes a video tutorial making the recipe. I haven't tried this yet, but I'm bookmarking it and it will be on my list. Looks great for potlucks, gatherings and holidays. Hey, it's always nice to have something available during these gatherings, even if you have to bring it yourself! Have a nice rest of Sunday everyone!

reflectionofme

Starting weight ~ 270.8
Challenge Starting Weight ~ 201.5
Challenge Goal Weight ~ 161.5

11/19/18 ~ 201.5
11/26/18 ~ 199.2
12/03/18 ~ 196.6
12/10/18 ~ 193.9
12/17/18 ~ 191.1
12/24/18 ~ Christmas vacay, no scale
12/31/18 ~ Christmas vacay, no scale
01/07/19 ~ 184.1



03/20/19 ~ (last update)

Challenge weight lost so far -17.4

GrandmaJackie

Weigh Ins

My name is Jackie
Challenge Starting Weight ~ 145.2
Challenge Goal Weight ~ 139

November 20, 2018 ~ 145.2
11/30 - 145.4 (I’m okay with this since Thanksgiving I couldn’t resist the pumpkin pie)
12/4 - 143.3 (Thanksgiving weight is gone, stay focus, )
December
12/07 - 144.4 (I was a couple pounds lower but unfortunately LNS got to me a couple nights ago 👿😢)
12/14 - 143.6
12/21 - 143.6
12/28 147
January 2019
1/04 - 145.2
1/11
1/18
1/25
February
2/01
2/08
2/15
2/22
March
3/01
3/08
3/15
3/22
Week #1 Sleep

11/20 - I got 6 hrs and 45 mins sleep last night, woot hoot, that’s about normal for me. I’ll call that a win for me, sometimes I’ll only get around barely over 5,
11/21 - I got 7 hrs and 58 mins, I got to bed early and was able to sleep past 6 am, 👍🏼👍🏼
11/22 - I got 8 hrs and 3 mins, woot hoot! Happy Turkey Day,
11/23 - 8 hrs and 35 mins, I’m back in my own bed,
11/24 - 8 hrs and 41 mins, hopefully this will help me stay focus to lose my Thanksgiving weight. 😈😢😂
11/25 - 9 hrs and 15 mins, we’ll see if I can keep this up. My husband had a 4 day weekend, he’s back at work tomorrow.
11/26 - 5 hrs and 31 mins, last night was a tough night staying 😴
11/27 - 6 hrs and 25 mins
11/28 - 7 hrs and 12 mins
11/29 - 6 hrs and 15 mins
12/3 - 7 hrs and 45 mins

Challenge #2 - Water

11/30 - ✅
12/1 - ✅
12/2 - ✅
12/3 - ✅
12/4 - ✅
12/5 - ✅
12/6 - no

Challenge #3 - Breathing

12/7 - x
12/8 - x
12/9 - x
12/10 18 mins
12/11 18 mins
12/12 18 mins
12/13 18 mins

Challenge #4 - Cardio

12/14 - ✅
12/15 - ✅
12/16 - ✅
12/17 - ✅
12/18 - ✅
12/19 - ✅
12/20 - ✅

Challenge - #5 - Strength

12/21 - ✅
12/22 - x
12/23 - x
12/24 - x
12/25 - x
12/26 ✅

Challenge Refocus

Challenge #1 ~ Sleep
Challenge #3 ~ Breathe
Challenge # 5 ~ Strength

Challenge #1 - Sleep
11/20 - I got 6 hrs and 45 mins sleep last night, woot hoot, that’s about normal for me. I’ll call that a win for me, sometimes I’ll only get around barely over 5,
11/21 - I got 7 hrs and 58 mins, I got to bed early and was able to sleep past 6 am, 👍🏼👍🏼
11/22 - I got 8 hrs and 3 mins, woot hoot! Happy Turkey Day,
11/23 - 8 hrs and 35 mins, I’m back in my own bed,
2nd Round
12/28 - 7 hrs and 15 mins - The last couple of nights I’m sleeping better throughout the night.
12/29 - 8 hrs and 18 mins
12/30 - 8 hrs and 46 mins
12/31 - 7 hrs and 21 mins
1/01 - 7 hrs and 55 mins
1/02 - 7 hrs and 2 mins
1/03 - 7hrs and 1 min


Challenge #3 - Breathing
12/7 - x
12/8 - x
12/9 - x
12/10 18 mins
12/11 18 mins
12/12 18 mins
12/13 18 mins
2nd Round
12/28 - 18 mins
12/29 - 0
12/30 - 18 mins
12/31 - 18 mins
01/01 - 0
01/02 - 18 mins
01/03 - 18 mins

Challenge - #5 - Strength
12/21 - ✅
12/22 - x
12/23 - x
12/24 - x
12/25 - x
12/26 - ✅
2nd Round
12/28 - 10 mins
12/29 - 0
12/30 - 0
12/31 - 50 mins
01/01 - 55 mins
01/02 - 15 mins
01/03 - 0

Challenge #6 - Healthy Recipe Finds

tiabirdie56

Everyone eats differently in my household and I know how to navigate it. I rarely use a recipe as it's written. I have to read it and change it to fit 3 different diet types. Some days it's a pain. Lol. My husband is back on his high protein, LFLC diet, so all he wants is poultry, fish or meat and salad. Son, idk, pretty much a standard diet, but whatever I don't bring in the house, bread, crackers, baked goods, etc. he's good with that. Of course, I had some of all of that in here for their holiday. Gone now thank goodness, because I was eating it. I'll be posting a few recipe finds soon.

177.2 again this morning, down from yesterday's 178.2. Hope to be lower tmrw on the way back to 174.

deepwoodslady

SAUSAGE BALLS
(KETO AND LOW CARB FRIENDLY)



INGREDIENTS
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup almond flour
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or sharp cheddar
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt


INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil, if desired, for easy cleanup.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, until well combined. Use a cookie scoop to portion out some the mixture, then roll it into a ball. (About 1- to 1.5-inch ball.) Repeat until all of the mixture is portioned. Place the sausage balls on a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 16-20 minutes. Serve warm. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Sausage Balls Recipe
Amount per serving
Calories90
% Daily Value*
12%Total Fat 8g
13%Saturated Fat 2.5g
Trans Fat 0g
7%Cholesterol 20mg
7%Sodium 170mg
0%Total Carbohydrates < 1g
0%Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 5g
Vit. D 1IU0%
Calcium 768mg77%
Iron 0mg0%



I make these all the time. Sometimes I use them as a lunch or dinner with a side dish. You can use whatever dips you may prefer. Mostly I use them as a side for my breakfast. I serve warm and dip in sugar-free maple syrup. This makes about 35 sausage balls and the nutrition information is Per Ball. Less than 1 Gram of Carbs each so this is fantastic!!

To Freeze: I freeze my extras TEMPORARILY on a tray so they are loose and unconnected. I then transfer them to a freezer safe bag where they will not stick together. I tend to freeze mine raw/uncooked. However, you can cook them about 50% of the way, then freeze. This allows them to not overcook when when heating them up. If heating from frozen, allow extra cooking time. Or these can be thawed first. I love having them so handy, just pop my hand in the freezer bag and pull a few out! Enjoy!

NuggetBrain

NuggetBrain
37F
SW: 290
CSW: 286

11/27: 286
December 4: 282.6 - I'm feeling pretty good about my progress so far.
12/11: 278.6
12/18: 275
12/25: 273.4
January 1, 2019: 272
1/8: 270
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tiabirdie56

174.4 today. I'm really ready to move on now. This allergy cold is getting tiresome too. Sick of the sneezing fits and runny nose. Ugh. 😫

AJB1014

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/253157/weeknight-crack-slaw/

This is one of my faaaavorite easy weeknight recipes - I'm not strictly low carb/keto so I usally serve over rice. And it's easy to make with whatever you have handy - chicken, pork, turkey, beef it all works. I usually add a little unsweetened applesauce (instead of agave or sugar), soy sauce and sriracha and call it a day.

tiabirdie56

@AJB1014, It's funny. I was just thinking about making that yesterday since I have all ingredients, and yes, I LOVE spicy hot food. My food diary is set for today, but tomorrow😋

AJB1014

tiabirdie56 wrote: »

@AJB1014, It's funny. I was just thinking about making that yesterday since I have all ingredients, and yes, I LOVE spicy hot food. My food diary is set for today, but tomorrow😋

So funn! Some spice for that cold will hopefully help too! Hope you feel better! I was dealing with the same thing back in the fall. I tried some elderberry extract from the vitamin shoppe and it helped get rid of it for good. I take a teaspoon every other day now and it's staved off a cold that my ENTIRE family had thru christmas, maybe worth a try?

deepwoodslady

@AJB1014. Wow, this slaw recipe looks delicious. I also have all the ingredients except for the fresh slaw mix. I am going out of town on Thursday and will be near some shopping opportunities. I'm getting the fresh slaw mix then and going to make this. I will put it over cauliflower rice because of the carbs and my T2D. Thanks for sharing! Looks so easy and yummy!

tiabirdie56

Yes, I'm sure the elderberry extract would work. My niece and I had talked about buying some last winter. The length of this "illness" is not typical for me. I don't get sick often and usually 3 days and its over.

deepwoodslady

My name is Donna



Challenge Starting Weight ~ 178.6
Challenge Goal Weight ~ 163.6

November 20, 2018 ~ 178.6
11/27 – 180.4 And a Happy Thanksgiving it was. But not such a healthy one. I celebrated all week and held or attended more than one dinner. Now, it’s back to the business of a newer and better version of me!

December 4 178.6 Exactly back to where I started which is a good thing. Now, to get this ball rolling!
12/11 180.4 Disappointed in my weight. Weighed very early due to long trip to University Hospital I am going to today. I will be gone 2 days. More restaurants and long car drives. I’m going to do my very best.
12/18 180.4 No change which I suppose is good during this month of festivities, out of town trips and food temptations. Lets remember to enjoy and appreciate the season, not just work, work, work. I am going to try to keep eating clean (at least while I am at home), get in my cardio and keep my Hallmark channel going 24/7.
12/25 183.2
January 1, 2019 185.5 Ground Zero.
01/08 183.3 Going back down about the same way I went up during December. Redemption. Thank you Lord.
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tiabirdie56

*Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts - 6 servings or 3 if you're hungry 😊

*1 pkg thin sliced chicken breasts - 6 or 7 slices
*1/2 jar of sundried tomatoes in oil - chopped
*1 6oz pkg of garlic & herb goat cheese
*1 to 3 TBS of the oil from tomatoes, in case the cheese seems too dry and for extra flavor brushed on chicken. Use your judgement on how much to use.
*dried basil, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper
*toothpicks

●Set oven at 350° bake about 20 to 30 minutes, (until chicken is cooked through)
~Set out goat cheese to bring to room temperature
~Rinse and pat dry chicken, season with a little salt, pepper and garlic powder
~Chop tomatoes
~Mix together goat cheese and chopped tomatoes with a little of the *oil, *if needed
~Coat a 9 X13 glass dish with Pam spray
~spread about 1 heaping tablespoon of cheese tomato mixture on each chicken breast slice; add more to each if there's any leftover
~roll up the chicken, secure with toothpick, place seam side down in dish
~brush chicken with oil and sprinkle with herbes

Calories • 290 per serving
Total Fat • 16.5 g
Saturated • 5.4g
Cholesterol • 85mg
Sodium • 219.2mg
Total Carbohydrates • 4.2
Dietary Fiber • 1.4g
Sugars • 11.3g
Protein • 32.4g
Calcium • 32.3%
Iron • 15.3%
Potassium • 0%
Vitamin A • 2.8%
Vitamin C • 30.3%

eminater

My name is Alli
Challenge Starting Weight 206.6lbs
Challenge Goal Weight 189.8 lbs

I will weigh in on Wednesdays

January 1, 2019 206.6 lbs

1/1 - 206.6 lbs
2/1 - 206.0 lbs
9/1 - 204.4 lbs

*GOAL for this week - move more!*

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March 6
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