Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22

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  • Sandbug
    Sandbug Posts: 200 Member
    Posting so I can find this later! :)
  • fleetwitch
    fleetwitch Posts: 16 Member
    Hi
    I walk three times a day and go to the gym twice a week and do water aerobics and this week I lost only .6! This sucks! Now the Holidays are comming and I know that I am in trouble, I NEED HELP! SO I am here...SISTERS help!
    Fleety
  • Tissues
    Tissues Posts: 361 Member
    Holy Schmoly.. Leslie you are going to kill me this week, I dont think I've had a 3500 burn week.. in... a month? at least!? LOL...

    I'll start today :bigsmile: I have to burn close to 600 calories/day this week because I didn't see it yesterday (and was eternally lazy).

    and I'm definitely not pregnant..lol.. my lovely TOM showed up yesterday which considering I was bloated at my weigh in, I'm pretty excited about. Maybe between that and the challenge I'll burn a pound this week. :tongue:

    I need to go dig out some recipe's.
  • kylakesgal
    kylakesgal Posts: 952 Member
    I thought I would share my beef barley soup recipe. It's very low in calories & sodium plus it's delicious. It makes a huge pot. I usually make it and freeze individual portions too. It can be edited to however you like it. For example, if you omit the beef, you can cut out quite a few calories but with the meat, it's only 261 calories with 247 mg of sodium with the way I made it.

    Beef Barley Soup
    1 lb lean stew beef
    1 onion
    2-3 stalks celery
    1 lg can of diced tomatoes (low sodium)
    1 cup of diced cabbage
    3-4 potatoes (cut up in bite sized pieces)
    1 1/2 cups campbells low sodium tomato juice
    Quaker medium barley (approx 1/2 cup dry)
    1 bag of Pictsweet vegetable soup mix with tomatoes
    2-3 bay leaves
    Brown stew meat in skillet with a bit of oil or butter. Cook until meat is browned and add celery and onions. Cook just a few mins. Using a large pot, add canned tomatoes, tomato juice and stew beef. Bring to boil, add barley and cabbage. Lower heat to simmer and cook for about 30 mins. Add potatoes and the bag of soup veggies. Cook for approx. 30-45 mins on simmer or until done. May have to add a little water to thin soup for desired consistency. Bay leaves can be removed after soup is done. I usually only add black pepper but of course you can add a little salt. Mmm good and a lot healthier than Campbell's canned soups!! Enjoy:)
  • ceejay000
    ceejay000 Posts: 402 Member
    Saving this thread for later :)
  • 1erica60
    1erica60 Posts: 63 Member
    bump:smile:
  • jenniferjgayfield
    jenniferjgayfield Posts: 115
    Wow, work is keeping me way too busy lately, getting stuff ready to report to grant sources as well as seeing as many clients as possible is tough stuff...Anyhow just checking in for this week at 129.8...darn .2 lb losses, oh well, at least it's something, but hoping for a better loss soon...now to go back and read the other posts :)
  • kylakesgal
    kylakesgal Posts: 952 Member
    Jessica, I would love for you to share your taco soup. I know you have given me the recipe but I've misplaced it and I know everyone else would enjoy it too:) With the cooler temps, I'm in a soup mood:)
  • jessicamarie81
    jessicamarie81 Posts: 441 Member
    Lovin the soup recipes! That's funny, that's what I was going to post! I will definitely do that, it's my very fav!

    Taco Soup: this recipe will make a nice big ole pot

    ~1 lb. lean ground beef
    ~3 cans low sodium chicken broth
    ~diced tomatoes-- I use a couple of cans of Rotel with diced chiles but you can use whatever like fresh diced tomatoes...low sodium is good :)
    ~1 packet of taco seasoning (low sodium)
    ~1 packet Ranch dry mix (the kind you would make ranch dip with, just dump it in)
    ~can of hominy (your choice, but I love it)
    ~can of corn or fresh corn...save on sodium
    ~black beans...about a can or not canned
    ~hot sausage (only if you want to, it's fatty sure but it really adds to it, sometimes I do, sometimes I don't)
    ~fresh cilantro
    ~white or yellow onion (more or less)
    ~1 tsp. cumin

    Cook all the meat in a skillet and brown the chopped onions along with it. Bring broth to a boil and add meat, onions, and the rest of the ingredients...
    Let simmer for awhile, when it's ready put some in a bowl and don't forget the dollop of light sour cream, sprinkle of shredded cheese, and some tortilla chips....those three things make it!!! I just use a light hand :)
    The great thing about taco soup is you can add whatever you want or take away, it's very versatile and you just throw it all together...I'm drooling, I think I need to gather some ingredients and make me some!
    The cals are not bad...it's in the database I believe because I added it but if you can't find it let me know...
  • kylakesgal
    kylakesgal Posts: 952 Member
    Thanks Jess. Printed it out and fixing it very soon:)
  • singer201
    singer201 Posts: 563 Member
    Here's the recipe for my breakfast/brunch mainstay.

    Crustless Quiche

    Mix together:

    6 eggs, lightly beaten
    1 cup heavy cream
    1/2 cup whole milk
    1/4 tsp sugar (optional)
    1/4 tsp salt (omit for Quiche Lorraine)
    1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    1/3 cup grated onion

    Arrange your choice of the following in a greased round baking dish (I use a 9-inch Pyrex glass baking dish that has a cover, for easy storage in the refrig.) and pour the egg/milk mixture over the top.

    Quiche Lorraine (omit salt)
    4 oz. (about 1 cup grated) Swiss cheese (I use 3 oz Swiss and 1 oz Asiago)
    2/3 cup crumbled bacon

    Mushroom and Red Bell Pepper Quiche
    4 oz Swiss Cheese, grated
    1 cup sliced or cut up fresh mushrooms--sauteed (probably could use 1 small can canned mushrooms--haven't tried that yet)
    1/2 cup diced red bell pepper--sauteed
    1/4 cup crumbled bacon

    Broccoli/Cheddar Quiche
    4 oz cheddar cheese, grated
    2 cups broccoli florets, lightly microwaved or blanched and drained.

    Bake at 425F for 15 minutes, then lower heat to 300F and bake 25-30 more minutes until knife inserted about 1 inch from the edge comes out clean. When cooled, cut into 6 wedges and refrigerate. Calories vary with ingredients, but roughly 350-400 calories/serving, carbs about 4 g/serving. I warm in the microwave 45-55 second on high. Keeps easily for 6 days in the refrig.
  • jessicamarie81
    jessicamarie81 Posts: 441 Member
    Thanks for the beef barely recipe Angela, I have been aiming to try it, now that I have my new laptop I can save all these recipes, all the ones you've given me before are on my old broken one :( You should post the veggie lasagna you made last week and the chicken salad you make!
  • jessicamarie81
    jessicamarie81 Posts: 441 Member
    Thanks Rose, quiche is something I do enjoy but believe it or not I've never made them myself, looks easy and gave me some great ideas! Man, I love this challenge, lol
    Today I did get a burn in with the elliptical, I haven't worked my way up yet, it's tough starting out...but me and my son did get outside and we did some running around and I chased the dog, not sure how "fun" that was for the challenge but I did get out in the great outdoors :) Oh and I swept too, lots and lots of those little whirly things falling from the trees and I got a long huge sidewalk and porch, that was vigorous!
  • fleetwitch
    fleetwitch Posts: 16 Member
    This is my 16 day and I have lost only 2.3 lbs. I work out hard and eat under the amount and if I can not do well now what makes me think that I will do well over the holidays? I need help.
    Start weight 265
    Now 183.0
    Goal 140
  • LeslieRoyale
    LeslieRoyale Posts: 331 Member
    I am LOVING all the recipes so far!!!! WOOOT!!!!
    Rose, question for you...have you ever done your quiche in muffin tins? Just curious, because little individual quiche-ins would be awesome for my on the go mornings!
  • oliviawink
    oliviawink Posts: 713 Member
    I am LOVING all the recipes so far!!!! WOOOT!!!!
    Rose, question for you...have you ever done your quiche in muffin tins? Just curious, because little individual quiche-ins would be awesome for my on the go mornings!
    I've done mini-quiches in muffin tins. be sure to oil them really well and it works great. used to make a bunch on the weekends, then freeze, and pop in the microwave for easy morning breakfasts
  • oliviawink
    oliviawink Posts: 713 Member
    This is my 16 day and I have lost only 2.3 lbs. I work out hard and eat under the amount and if I can not do well now what makes me think that I will do well over the holidays? I need help.
    Start weight 265
    Now 183.0
    Goal 140
    for just over 2 weeks, 2/3 lbs is PERFECT! You want to aim for 1ish lbs a week. Some weeks you'll lose a little more and others a little less. Anything fast than that is not sustainable/healthy loss. Lifestyle changes take time, but all those little choices lead to little losses and overtime add up to big losses. Keep at it and you'll find yourself a new woman in no time.
    For a little perspective: I started in Feb, have lost close to 25lbs and today a guy that my hubby works with noted to me how great I look. Slow and steady baby!
  • LeslieRoyale
    LeslieRoyale Posts: 331 Member
    I am LOVING all the recipes so far!!!! WOOOT!!!!
    Rose, question for you...have you ever done your quiche in muffin tins? Just curious, because little individual quiche-ins would be awesome for my on the go mornings!
    I've done mini-quiches in muffin tins. be sure to oil them really well and it works great. used to make a bunch on the weekends, then freeze, and pop in the microwave for easy morning breakfasts

    SWEET! Thanks, Liv :heart:
  • alacarte
    alacarte Posts: 122 Member
    Bumping to follow the thread
  • helena98
    helena98 Posts: 327
    Happy Wednesday! It's time to review our chart!

    Remember, you are only included in the chart if you reported a weight this week. Late weigh-ins are always accepted and will be added to the spreadsheet (link listed below).

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    We're making progress!! Congrats to the following members who moved "up" in the colors (white to yellow or green / yellow to green).
    :flowerforyou: alacarte
    :flowerforyou: ceejay000
    :flowerforyou: Cusegirl1992
    :flowerforyou: jessicamarie81
    :flowerforyou: kathied41
    :flowerforyou: MayLan
    :flowerforyou: msaap
    :flowerforyou: opalmel

    Keep up the good work!

    SPREADSHEET LINK:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoomF1o6sg6LdEw2NV92dFQ5RDZqbm1Bek5xR1M4M3c&hl=en_US
  • oliviawink
    oliviawink Posts: 713 Member
    sweet, still in the green! Thanks again Helen!

    I'm so starving and I know I need to eat, but IDK what to eat right now. That's so totally the worst. Hope I find something healthy quick then I'm off to bed early-ish!
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
    I bought some sweetango apples today Soooo tasty! They are the perfect consistency flavor, you name it! Makes it feel like fall! Helen you do such an awesome job with the charts! Thanks! Being 9 % to goal is awesome! So much better than 0!!

    Well I am off to get my hubby at the airport-he's been to a conference for a few days and I am glad he's coming home!

    BTW I absolutely love taco soup!! I will post a recipe soon! Actually you can check out my blog-- debscooking.blogspot.com I have our favorites and some old family recipes on there.
  • Tissues
    Tissues Posts: 361 Member
    Leslie.. THANK YOU for the challenge..lol. I finally got off my toosh and worked hard tonight. and now of course I feel awesome.

    I also tried something new today! I tried these stir fry veggies, which had broccoli, and snap peas, carrots.. and italian squash I think... pretty good and my kidlet loved it. he ate around the broccoli though.

    Helen-- thanks again for the chart ! :flowerforyou:
  • tammihart
    tammihart Posts: 953 Member
    Thank You Helen! The chart is great

    I like this challenge. I have an inhome day care, yesterday it was raining so we had to stay in but I got the wii out and we played on that for awhile. Today we are going to do some yoga on the gym mat.

    I am loving the recipes and I will pick up something new at the grocery store this weekend.
  • emariec78
    emariec78 Posts: 530 Member
    I always love a cooking/recipe week! I'm going to have to go back and print all these out! I made this really simple and tasty, healthy buttnernut squash soup last night, I've had that before but never made it myself.

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/butternut-squash-soup-recipe/index.html

    I can tell you right now there is no way I"m getting to 3500 cals burned this week, but I will try to get in as much as I can :smile:
  • oliviawink
    oliviawink Posts: 713 Member
    of course my dear friend Leslie brought us the 3500 burn challenge in the 1 week that I'm not playing ultimate frisbee (typically a 1000+ calorie burn) and that the Great American Beer Fest is in town (for those that don't know, my hubby is a professional beer brewer, so this is a big event for us) and I'm traveling for work Sunday-Wednesday. Getting 3500 cals burned is going to be a big feat, but as you all know, I like a good challenge, so I'm gonna push it has hard as I can and get as close as I can. I'm a little behind on the week, 650/3500, which means I need to burn 570 each day to meet this by Tuesday, including the days that I'm at the fest and traveling. Not impossible, but surely a real challenge, good thing my hotel has a gym!

    I'm going to shoot for a 650 cal burn today to take a little pressure off. Let's see if I can do it...
  • Tissues
    Tissues Posts: 361 Member
    You can do it Olivia!! cake walk :wink:

    I'm planning the same burn as yesterday.. I can't believe I burned 590 cals just doing Banish Fat Boost Metabolism alone, and of course it didn't count all the walking I did yesterday. I'm looking to match that tonight.
  • aab1
    aab1 Posts: 1,120 Member
    9/06 SW: 198
    9/13: 198
    9/20: 199
    9/29: 198

    11/22 GW: 185

    Wk #3: 1lb Loss

    Wow...I'm so out of touch with the thread. :cry: ...I'm hoping everyone is doing well! SOOOOOO impressed the thread has flipped to a new page.

    The last few weeks have been hectic for me. My Mom finally sold her house; September has been madness with packing, cleaning, looking for a new place, etc, etc. We're so relieved it sold but what a burden to get so much done in a short timeframe.

    Have a great Thursday!!!...:flowerforyou:
  • cdevine10
    cdevine10 Posts: 102 Member
    Tried something new yesterday! Went out to lunch (which I rarely do) and tried a Vegan Thai peanut rice and veggies. It was delicious!! Now to get the 3500 exercise calories burned!!!!
  • MayLan
    MayLan Posts: 1,514 Member
    Great chart, it's just beautiful. I am in the yellow and hope to move to the green, but I just joined you guys a few weeks ago. Still, I'm excited and hopeful.

    I'm so excited to try any new recipe for this weeks challenge, but I haven't had the time yet. I'm really proud of myself because the I'm going to hopefully finish the calorie challenge this week.

    Wow, getting ready to head home.....but I appreciate all of you!!!!!

    Hugs and kisses!
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