Mommy's Losing It! (closed group)
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Hey ladies! I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!
My weekly weigh in is:
SW:205
CW:164
GW:135
I lost 3 lbs this week. I am so happy about that. I have been slowly gaining back, so to finally be able to report a loss is wonderful! GO ME! I am finally BACK!!!!!!!0 -
Happy Saturday Evening, All--I just looked at the calendar, and my goal is to lose 14 pounds by Christmas. That's 14 pounds in 10 weeks. While I've lost more than a pound a week before, I don't know if I can do it for multiple weeks. I ate really healthy today, but my hubby brought home a whole pumpkin cheesecake, and 1/2 of a strawberry cheesecake from work yesterday. They are calling to me from the fridge. I think I will need to spend the night singing, to drown out their calls. At least I like to sing. Hope everyone's having a great night.0
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sorry I'm a little late adding my weigh in! I just found this thread!
my start weight (just this past monday lol) was 160
My current weight is 159 (hey progress is progress, right?)
My goal weight is about 135
I picked a goal weight because it seams to be the thing to do, but I'm trying not to focus on that. What I really want is to be strong and toned. I don't much care if the scale says 1 million lbs, if I can look great in a pair of jeans and re-arrange the furniture in the living room by myself
My goal for the next month is going to be to up my water intake, as of right now it's almost nothing. This one is going to be HARD for me
As for exercise, I think I'd like to log 600 minutes of exercise in the next month.0 -
Happy Monday everyone! Everyone did awesome on their weigh-ins!
I have been trying to cook one meal a week that is healthy and my husband will enjoy. So with that being said I though it would be a great idea for our toipic of the week to be " what is your favorite quick, easy, and healthy recipe?"
Mine is south western chicken chili. My husband loves this and it is quite yummy and super easy.
South Western chicken Chili~ 352 calories per serving and serves 5 people
16oz chicken breast
1 can black beans
1 can whole kernal corn
2 cans diced tomatos with green chiles
chili seasoning
put chicken breast in crock pot until fully cooked. Then remove extra liquid and shred chicken with fork. Then add the rest of the ingredients. cook on low.0 -
Chicken breasts marinated in fat free italian dressing, then grilled
Yams-either baked or microwaved, plain
Fresh steamed green beans with garlic salt
Estimated calories-
4 oz chicken 125
1/2 cup yams 80
1 cup green beans 20
Total 225 calories and very filling!0 -
Hey, I'm a little slow, so I just caught up with everyone
Here I am:
Height: 5'6" (33 yo)
SW: 187
CW: 167.2 (Friday)
Mini Goal: 165 for Thanksgiving (pre-baby weight)
GW: 150 (for starters)
By Christmas, I think I'd like to reasonably be out of the 'overweight' category, which puts me under 155. So, there it is: 155 by Christmas! I think that I can do that. I'd also like to enjoy the holidays with my family and not lose my mind with the sweets. I'd love to reward myself with some new pants!0 -
Hey it's Monday (grumble, grumble). So here is my recipe, it is very similar to Kara's, but this our favorite easy recipe:
Salsa pot roast
1 top round roast (you can also use a pork roast or chicken breasts)
1 lg jar salsa
Place in Crock pot cook on high 6 hours or on low 8 hours. When meat is cooked shred with fork. Done!
Sometimes we put it in taco shells, sometimes over rice, on a baked potato, enchilada filling, lots of options and very tasty!0 -
Sorry late adding my weigh in I am at 147lbs. My goal is to drop another 12lbs by Christmas. My favorite quick recipe is the following:
Kroger - Clear Chicken Broth - Fat Free Less Sodium, 2.5 cans
Kroger - Green Lentils (Dry), 2 cup
Celery - Raw, 3 stalk, medium
Oscar Mayer - Turkey Bacon, 14 slices
Onions - Raw, 2 slice, thin
Carrots - Raw, 3 medium
Fresh Vegetables - Sweet Potato, 1 medium
Serving size 1 cup (estimating it will end up being about 10 servings)
Cals141 Carbs 21 Fat 4 Protein 12 Sodium 551 Fiber 10
I presoak the lentils the night before, than in the morning I rinse them out and throw them in the crock pot. I sautee the onions, turkey bacon, carrots and celery in about a tsp of oil. Once it has been there for about 5 minutes or so I throw them into the crockpot with the lentils. I had a sweet potato so I decided to add that one too. I peeled it chopped it up in small squares and threw it in the crock pot. I toss everything one more time, add the chicken broth and some water and set it on low so that it can cook all day. When it is almost done I will taste it to see if it needs some seasoning and if it needs a little extra water.0 -
Hey it's Monday (grumble, grumble). So here is my recipe, it is very similar to Kara's, but this our favorite easy recipe:
Salsa pot roast
1 top round roast (you can also use a pork roast or chicken breasts)
1 lg jar salsa
Place in Crock pot cook on high 6 hours or on low 8 hours. When meat is cooked shred with fork. Done!
Sometimes we put it in taco shells, sometimes over rice, on a baked potato, enchilada filling, lots of options and very tasty!
Love, love, love it!0 -
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
This is actually a Whole Foods recipe. I made it yesterday, sans the black beans (didn't have any in the house) and it's delish and very filling. Leaving out the beans cuts some calories and you barely notice the pumpkin but get all the nutritional benefits. Also, I use fat free Fage Yogurt instead of sour cream and a sprinkling (just a tiny bit) of 2% shredded cheddar for a garnish. Yum!
Serves 6
Besides adding a sweet nutty flavor to dishes, pumpkin is a ready source of vitamin A, which boosts the nutrition content of this offbeat chili. Garnish each portion with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound ground white or dark meat turkey
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Method
Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and cook until browned. Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and add beans. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving: 280 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 20g protein0 -
Yummy Recipie
Chicken Breast topped with Salsa, a squirt of Italian Dressing -fat free of course
and a bit of Feta cheese.....
You wrap this in tinfoil and bake in the oven until chicken is cooked0 -
Favorite recipes:
Baked fish with herbs. There are so many variations on this recipe, I'll just give the basics. Use whatever fish and herbs you love:
Coat the bottom of a glass baking dish with olive oil. Rinse and dry your fish fillets. Turn them over in the olive oil in the pan to coat. Top with fresh or dried herbs. Here's a partial list of our favorites: tarragon (my personal favorite), thyme, lemon thyme, parsley, oregano.
Here's my fav vegetable recipe:
What's-in-the-garden-today steamed vegetables:
I typically use a mix of zucchini, broccoli, onions/leeks, red/green peppers, green beans. I'll parboil beans and broccoli first, or cook them a minute longer in the micro before adding other vegetables.
Use microwavable glass bowl. Prep vegetables and place in bowl. Add just a smidge of olive oil. Toss to coat. Cook on full power at 30 second intervals until done, Top with fresh herbs like basil.0 -
One of my favorite recipes is a Hungry Girl makeover recipe.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
boneless skinless chicken breast
laughing cow cheese wedge (any flavor you like)
Lean thin sliced ham
Pound out the chicken, spread on the cheese on the chicken, put 1 or 2 slices of ham and roll it up. Season the outside of your chicken in you like. Stick a toothpick though it to hold it together and bake it. You could also slice your chicken breast in half lengthwise if you didn't feel like pounding it out. Easy and very flavorful with the laughing cow cheese inside.0 -
One of my favorite recipes is a Hungry Girl makeover recipe.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
boneless skinless chicken breast
laughing cow cheese wedge (any flavor you like)
Lean thin sliced ham
Pound out the chicken, spread on the cheese on the chicken, put 1 or 2 slices of ham and roll it up. Season the outside of your chicken in you like. Stick a toothpick though it to hold it together and bake it. You could also slice your chicken breast in half lengthwise if you didn't feel like pounding it out. Easy and very flavorful with the laughing cow cheese inside.
This sounds pretty good! I don't like many Hungry Girl recipes, she uses too many "fake fodds".0 -
Loving all the recipes!
I may try that Chicken cordon blue this week! (although with a bit of real cheese, not sure what laughing cow is?)0 -
I love food and cooking...so I usually don't reuse a recipe more than once every few months. My favorite go to meal then would be using my homemade frozen lightened Bolognese sauce over whole wheat pasta. The recipe itself is from Cuisine at Home and simmers for a couple of hours. It makes a ton on the weekend and then I freeze it for quick meals over the next 2 to 3 months. The recipe is long and involved so I'm not going to rewrite it here! You could do this with any homemade pasta sauce.0
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If you haven't heard of skinnytaste.com, it is great! She has lots of great recipes!!!!0
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when is weigh in? Friday?0
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when is weigh in? Friday?
Friday or sat. Whatever works best for you. As long as its in by sat night. 0 -
okay. I think when I weigh in this friday I'll take measurements (if I can find a dang measuring tape!) and "before" pictures!0
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okay. I think when I weigh in this friday I'll take measurements (if I can find a dang measuring tape!) and "before" pictures!
Measurements give a more accurate picture of your weight loss than the scale. I haven't "lost" any weight in weeks, but I'm down in inches.0 -
Hello Ladies, I am going to weigh in on Thursdays if that is ok with you all. I weighed my self today and I am at 146.5. lost .5lb from last week0
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SO..... I just wanted to share my accomplishment. Today I ran - no walking ... 5kms!!:happy:0
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HOLY COW! Congrats! that's a huge accomplishment!0
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Okay, my weight was 195.6 which was down a half pound. I've been frustrated with not losing any weight over the past month. So, I did measurements and I have lost another inch from my waist, bust and hips. Another 1/2 inch from my thighs. That at least shows my I am getting smaller.0
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Happy friday all Here's my weigh in:
SW:205
CW: 160.8 ( - 3.2 lbs from last week)
GW:135
I' super happy to have had 2 great weigh ins in a row. I hope I can keep doing well and finally reach my goal.
Today is my anniversary and I am splurging today but that is ok cuz I know what i have to do tomorrow 0 -
Happy weigh in day--I'm at 153, another pound closer to my goal.0
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Friday Weigh-in 157.80
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Here's my friday weigh in :
SW 152
CW 138.5 ( down 3.5lbs ) :happy:
GW 1300
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