Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
Replies
-
Friday fitness: I plan on running the weight loss program on my treadmill again tonight and probably the interval program level 2 tomorrow night.
As you guys probably know I've upped my calories following the eat more to weigh less program. I'll have to say it is scary to follow because if you've been cutting back your calories for a year and have lost a lot of weight the way I have you really don't want to see your weight go up initially the way it did with me. I went from eating between 1500-1800 calories to eating about 2700 calories. Needless to say I gained 5.5 pounds within the first week of doing this(3 days I gained 4 pounds then another 1.5 pounds the next 3). I told myself that I would stick with it and if I hit the 10 pound gain mark then I would consider it a failure and cut back to 1500-1800 calories again. Oddly enough the weight stopped at 285.5 for 2 days. That Thursday I ran 3 miles and weighed the next morning. Still 285.5. I cursed myself for being stupid for trying to fix something that was working for me but kept on keeping on. I weighed again on Monday and was down a half pound. I then ran on the treadmill on Tuesday then weighed Wednesday. I was at 281.5. I freaked out! I was extremely shocked and awe struck that I had to weigh again. How the HELL could I eat that much and lose that much? I then skipped a day of weighing(Thursday) and weighed again this morning and saw my weight at 284.0. It's more than 281.5 but its still going in the right direction. On top of this I woke up this morning at 3:00 to see my wife to work. I noticed right away that i wasn't tired at all. As a matter of fact I was energetic and ready to kick some butt on this Friday! I've never been a morning person and don't claim or will never claim to be but this is the first time I have experienced this. If you're thinking about trying this program I would highly suggest it. The one thing to keep in mind is it requires a lot of patience with yourself and the scale. I don't recommend weighing everyday either because your weight will fluctuate. The only reason I have been weighing is to see how my body reacts to this change. Thankfully it's reacting positively instead of negatively. However you're eating I wish you luck and plenty of water!
TTYL
Doug0 -
I hope no one thinks I'm trying to shove this weight loss program down their throats because I'm not. I just want to keep everyone informed of my progress if they have considered doing this program. I know this journey is hard and sometimes information and guessing what to do is all we have. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress and\or lack of progress as I go along.
Do your best at whatever you're doing and NEVER QUIT!
Thanks
Doug0 -
Good morning everyone
Friday Fitness For the month of september i am going to work out more ! I am starting back to Zumba on September 17th and i am very excited about that !0 -
Morning everyone! I'm so glad it's a long weekend and especially glad that I don't have to work over it.
Friday Fitness - for the next month I'm going to drag myself to our neighborhood gym and workout no matter how late I get home from work. I tried going super early, but I have absolutely no motivation when it's still dark out.0 -
Work was so busy yesterday I didn't have a chance to stop by, missed y'all! I've been procrastinating on a project, so needed to get a good start on it.
Got on the scale this morning for my official weigh in and I'm down 3.9# this week. I'll take it!!! :bigsmile: Had a great compliment from my trainer last night that I needed to go shopping for new workout clothes. I've noticed myself they were starting to hang, feels good that others are noticing too. So, I may see if I can find some at a reasonable price this weekend - if I'm going to have to find them every month or so, it can get expensive. I'm so picky about t-shirts though, so we shall see. If there is one part of my body that I really don't like, its my arms - so finding shirts with sleeves that are long enough is a task in and of itself. :grumble:
So, Thursday truth~Not sure I have anything to confess, I'm actually doing really well with everything right now.
I'm watching my food choices really closely and getting in my workouts, some of them exhausting at times but its working.
Friday Fitness~ Going to trick my body with some different cardio this weekend, trainer gave me some ideas of things to try in the pool and then I'm going to try some different cardio machine workouts tonight and Sunday. Having lunch with friends tomorrow, but we usually choose places where its easy to make healthier choices - they are trying to lose weight too, so that makes it easier.I hope no one thinks I'm trying to shove this weight loss program down their throats because I'm not. I just want to keep everyone informed of my progress if they have considered doing this program. I know this journey is hard and sometimes information and guessing what to do is all we have. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress and\or lack of progress as I go along.
Do your best at whatever you're doing and NEVER QUIT!
Thanks
Doug
Interesting, Doug. I haven't heard much about this program, do you have a book you are following?
Today should be a lighter day, so will be by later for more personals.
Kelley0 -
Tina - great plan - another idea - only if you really want to do it with me. I'm going to get myself a new coffee cup - do you want to get one too? Then when you start the morning the coffee cup (or tea mug or milk or smoothie or whatever) will remind you of your re-commitment......Also, you might be too ambitious with a 5 day a week workout. Its not a sin to work out 3 days a week! Whatever you decide I applaud you for your stick-to-it attitude! :flowerforyou:
Celtic - can you make a change partially? Like half the time or half the amount for the time being to get yourself started on this change your wrestling with?
Walkingqueen - My sympathies for the conflicts with your son. I can only suggest that when he behaves that way that you give him a hug and tell him you know he's deceiving you but you love him anyway, and you hope he gets his values straightened out. It will give him something to think about and he will be in fear of your ESP.
Aug - I read that mental gymnastics burn up the calories of an inhaled fly.
Skinny - I'll just wager when you reach your ideal weight you'll be better prepared to stop smoking. Of course, you'll have to take up hair-pulling, knuckle-cracking, or some other form of stress reliever!
Shannon - welcome back and glad you're feeling so good by eating well!
tekavincent - sounds like you have a good enrollment now as you sound super busy. Sorry your boss put you in such a stressful situation. Try to keep some almonds handy in the future.
regojess - congrats on not giving in to the cookies and the depression!:flowerforyou:
Lizmil - have you had any more light headedness? It sounds like you really enjoyed golf. I hope you do it more often!
Dobarber - I'm fascinated that the program is working for you, but you ARE a new man and a running machine, to boot. It does make sense you need more calories when you're expending so much running.0 -
Friday Fitness:
My goal for the weekend is to stay under my calories and continue my 5k training even though my family will be in town and we will be at the family reunion.
I called my dad last night to let him know that if the fam wanted junk food or sodas that they would have to bring some since I don't keep them in the house anymore. He proceeded to tell me how proud he was of me. He mentioned wanting to jump on the weight loss express so I suggested he join MFP. He said he would! I'm going to teach him how to use it this weekend.
@Skinny: Congrats on getting into a small! How exciting!
@Doug: No worries! I don't mind hearing about new fitness options and diet plans. 0 -
Actually i just found the plan on MFP. If you want more info just search for "Eat More" and it'll take you to the group. It has all the info you need.0
-
we should try to think of a little challenge between the small group of people who are having trouble getting recommitted. anyone have any ideas?0
-
I made my yumtastic chicken salad last night here is for a small batch that serves 3:
Calories: 233
Carbs: 5
Fat: 22
Protein: 6
Sodium: 318
Sugar: 4
For a small batch:4 oz boiled shredded chicken (I used thighs because they are cheap), 4, oz cream cheese, 2Tbsp mayo, 1Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/4cup finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/4cup finely chopped white onion (or any onion), 3Tbsp shredded or finely chopped carrots. Add pepper not salt.
To make it healthier use light cream cheese, light mayo or greek yogurt instead of reg mayo, and lean white chicken meat.
Bake or boil chicken and shred or finely chop. Mix softened cream cheese with mayo (light or greek yogurt) and dijon mustard and if desired pepper, until it is completely mixed and somewhat light and fluffly. Finely chop veggies. When chicken is cool mix in cream cheese mix one spoon full at a time (you might not need or want it all) until it is mixed well together. Then mix in veggies.
You can but in on bread, in a pita, on a wrap or tortilla, or in cabbage!
If you dont want to mix in the sauce stuff then just spread some on what ever you are putting it on.0 -
******WARNING TMI ALERT******Please accept my apologies in advance, for what I am about to type. I'm pretty sure my brain to mouth filter is not working today.... :blushing:
Thursday truth - I fart. My son thinks it's fabulous and a good reason for him to do it too.... but his are much louder, and they stink like something died. :huh: So in the company of teenagers.... not a big deal. At work, however, it is not an acceptable form of expression. (My son told me that he read somewhere that fish fart to communicate.. interesting, but I digress...). I was always taught to leave the room (no, I didn't say "clear the room") when I feel the need to pass gas, however, not an option in the middle of a meeting. The only option is to sit uncomfortably, praying that it remains silent, but also NOT deadly. SO I went to my local Super Supplements and waited 10 minutes to talk to a gal that works there that I felt (almost) comfortable enough to explain my dilemma. She did not point and laugh, nor did she tell me to stand further away. She simply explained the "workings", and suggested a good probiotic and enzyme. Who would have thought that eating healthy would have such embarrassing side effects????
Anyway, I made you suffer through this because I am truly hoping it isn't just me (though I would not wish this on any one of you!). Have any of you used probiotics and enzymes and found them effective?
Farts are funny! I am experiencing the same thing. The healthier the stuff I'm eating the more gas I make. If we could only harness this energy I could drive myself to work everyday on the power of yesterday's salad! I've tried a few otc things but I still end up crop dusting here at work. If the stuff she recommended works will you share?
Friday fitness - I lose Friday fitness. I cheated yesterday and 'only' did weight lifting, I skipped the mowing/cardio. I'll do the lawn tonight.
There is a stray dog that wandered into our garage during a storm this week. I fed him, now he thinks he's my dog. Just to be clear I named him Sed, which is short for Someone Else's Dog. It's actually a name my in-laws could get behind (nudge nudge hint hint), they always have names like Puppy, Old Dog, Stray Dog. I have been searching for a home for the little feller, and last night I thought I had a sucker on the line. I rushed home and gave him a bath and flea treatment only to take my unstinky stray back home again. There is a rescue that will take him this weekend but I was really hoping to find him a furever home.
aug0 -
Hi yaw:flowerforyou: Been MIA this week...( posting here, but logging everyday) Congrats to all the NSV & SV:flowerforyou: Work has been a bear...have a girl on vacay so I am doing her job as well as mine:sad: Very STRESSFULL...I've been keeping up with you guys,(lurking, I suppose) I feel like I don't really have allot to share/contribute with you..( my life is pretty boring:blushing: ) but I am staying the path, I seem to have a road block on exercising....Just can't talk myself into doing it, and since I'm not a 1/2
person, I just haven't been doing it...Go figure, excuses are like *kitten*, everyone has one! I hope you all enjoy a great long weekend!
Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Blessed!
patty0 -
Rushing out the door this morning, so I apologize for not going through everyone's comments, I will read them tonight.
Friday Fitness - same as last week, though hopefully this time I will keep to it. I want to goto the gym every other day. Tonight is gym night and I will NOT flake out. My goal is to increase to 5 days a week in the near future, 1/2 hour of cardio each day.0 -
Tina - great plan - another idea - only if you really want to do it with me. I'm going to get myself a new coffee cup - do you want to get one too? Then when you start the morning the coffee cup (or tea mug or milk or smoothie or whatever) will remind you of your re-commitment......Also, you might be too ambitious with a 5 day a week workout. Its not a sin to work out 3 days a week! Whatever you decide I applaud you for your stick-to-it attitude! :flowerforyou:
I might buy a new water cup lol the coffee cup I have now has my daughters picture on it so it can't be replaced But I see what your saying and I think this weekend I might do that!
As for the 5 days a week. I have always (up until I a couple weeks ago) have worked out Mon-Fri and took off Sat & Sun unless we just went for a walk or what not. I just don't schedule workouts on the weekends.
I recieved a message on my facebook from one of my Zumba instructors saying that people that they missed me and people are asking where I am and she wanted to make sure everything was ok.....so that made me feel good and bad at the same time. Good because I have a group of people there who care and bad because I have let them down as well as myself.
So for sure on Monday's & Tuesday's I WILL be doing 60min of Zumba. No I know I said I'd get up in the morning and workout but if I'm going to Zumba I don't know if I will get up and workout and then do Zumba later. I will for sure do Zumba.
I usually go all 3 nights, but Thursday's I now have to pick up my daughter from my SIL who keeps her after school, so unless I have a sitter Idk what to do. So might just be Mon & Tues and then I will figure out what to do Wed-Fri.0 -
Fitness Friday - Of to the Aquatic Center after work today to sign up. I'll get my look around, my membership paid, and get the pool schedule. Then EARLY mornings Saturday and Sunday (oh and Monday since it's a holiday) when there's no one around to terrify (or harpoon me) I'll venture in the water. A few trips and I'll be more comfortable about going.
Looking at my food log is going to be hard all weekend. I'm upping my calories from 1200 to 1600 for a few days to try and jump this plateau I'm on. That means the log shows I'm -400 every day :grumble: and that always makes me edgy but I don't want to change the goals for just a weekend. On the other hand I'm looking forward to some healthy gnoshing this weekend! 400 extra calories of gnosh!0 -
Janak - so excited your dad wants to join MFP and you're going to set him up! Way to influence people positively.
Tina - its decided - a new coffee cup for me, a new water jug for you, a new beginning for both of us.
Toots - I think you're right and we should make one of our September challenges to Re-commit to our Lifestyle change.
Vinson - your chicken salad sounds delish
Aug - you have a HOG - a Heart of Gold for taking in the stray dog - Hope you can find a good home for him!
MyMowmow - you will absolutely love playing in the water. Don't let the Olympic=type swimmers intimidate you. When I swam at the YMCA, some of them would swim from behind me and completely overlap me, I mean swim right over me and pass me by - I thought it was the heighth of rudeness. I learned to barrel my arms into them and they stopped that rude practice soon enough!
I am pretty miserable today. My surgery is next Thursday and I had to stop taking ibuprofen and I hurt all over. I also had to start taking laxative last nite. SURPRISE - they work! I have to take them every nite up to the day of surgery. eeeuuww! Its been a long time since I mentioned it, I'm having a cystocele and rectocele repair. Should be in the hospital 2 days, then a six week recovery period. Depending on where the thread is, may need someone to do the roll-over for me when I'm in the hospital.
We need to determine our September Challenges. How do you like the one Toots suggested?0 -
Friday Fitness: Well I kind of explained it in the above post. But
EVERY WEEK
Monday- Zumba
Tuesday- Zumba
Wednesday- at least 30min of some form of exercise (elliptical, treadmill, Jillian Michaels kicking my butt, kettle-bell workout)
Thursday- Either Zumba OR at least 30min of some form of exercise
Friday- at least 30min of some form of exercise
Yesterday I logged my food all day and I was under my calorie goal and felt great. I am back at this. I have a tupperware part to go to tonight and I know my SIL will have snacks. So my plan is to take my daughter to subway for dinner and we will eat before the party and I will not eat snacks.
And weekends are the toughest on me. I am going to log everything and do my best to make the right choices.
I want to see the number on that scale go down. Monday be it good or bad I am updating my weight loss ticker. I know it will show a gain but I have to be honest with myself and seeing the ticker go up will make me more motivated.
Thank you to everyone for being so encouraging and supportive during my rough patch!
So unbelievably appreciated!
Have a FANTASTIC FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!
Tina:flowerforyou:0 -
I'm ready to stay out of their way for a little while. Then they better look out or I'll start throwing elbows and knees. I figure 15 minutes of swim/ 15 minutes of tread water repeat twice to start. M y hope was getting there right when they open will keep the crowding down in the pool so I can get used to it for 3 days at my own pace and THEN start contending with other people at the peak after work hours.
MyMowmow - you will absolutely love playing in the water. Don't let the Olympic=type swimmers intimidate you. When I swam at the YMCA, some of them would swim from behind me and completely overlap me, I mean swim right over me and pass me by - I thought it was the heighth of rudeness. I learned to barrel my arms into them and they stopped that rude practice soon enough!
I hope you have someone to help you at home for a little while?!I am pretty miserable today. My surgery is next Thursday and I had to stop taking ibuprofen and I hurt all over. I also had to start taking laxative last nite. SURPRISE - they work! I have to take them every nite up to the day of surgery. eeeuuww! Its been a long time since I mentioned it, I'm having a cystocele and rectocele repair. Should be in the hospital 2 days, then a six week recovery period. Depending on where the thread is, may need someone to do the roll-over for me when I'm in the hospital.
Let's do it! We can all use more motivation. Anything that helps keep us on the right path!We need to determine our September Challenges. How do you like the one Toots suggested?0 -
MyM0wM0w -- stay strong and focused. 93lb is amazing! I'd agree with everyone else about mixing up your food and exercise. You mention 'some slips', make sure you're logging everything even if it's a slip, so you can check. Gosh, I dream of the day when I plateau at 93lb... Such a fantastic achievement. Good luck with the swimming!
vanimelda -- have a wonderful anniversary weekend!
tungsten93 -- just post when you can.
Tina -- Hope the exercise is working out for you. It's so easy to stop and forget how good it feels to work out. One of my favourite inspirational quotes is
"I really regret the workout I just finished -- said nobody ever".
PomegranatePincess -- I'm 47 and the weight is coming off just fine so far. I thought it would be really hard but it hasn't been. As for the living room, our living room is tiny. I have a Wii which fits under the telly, and a Wii Fit board, which fits under the sofa. I have a dance mat, which I keep behind the sofa, and I have to move the coffee table to use it. But that's enough equipment to do all the Wii fitness games, and there are loads of those. The thing that's made the most difference is stepping on and off the Wii board whenever I'm watching telly and I haven't already done 10k steps that day. It takes no time because I'd be watching telly anyway, and hardly any space. I'm thinking of getting a higher step though.
WalkingQueen -- congratulations on the house! We thought my son was certain to get an ODD diagnosis but he didn't. None of the standard approaches to discipline that schools use really work at all well on him. What does work is taking his screens away.
Jana -- I might have a banana sandwich or a peanut butter sandwich... or a peanut butter and banana sandwich... 25 minutes running is fantastic!
CelticHippo -- good luck with the soul searching. Logging all my cals made me realise that I was simply drinking too much beer on weekends and holidays. I do love it so, but I cut down a bit this last festival and was rewarded with a big reduction. Just, sort of, a pint at lunchtime and two in the evening instead of two at lunchtime and three in the evening, nothing drastic! I still fret, because I know that if I get anywhere close to my goal then I'll have had to cut down much much more than that, and I sort of don't want to. But baby steps.
And good luck too with burning 300 cals in 30 minutes. I can't do that! Dance mat is the most burny thing I do, and about 260 cals/30 mins is my limit.
Skinnyjeans -- could you cut down on the smoking rather than giving up completely? Small! Wow.
Naceto -- I think everybody farts! But some have it worse than others, especially with a good, healthy, fibre-rich diet. I did have a friend who swore by something called 'bean-o' that you add to any dish with beans in it. Let me know how the enzymes go.
Shannon -- well done for being back and getting back on the wagon. 15lb isn't that much really. Much better to come back now rather than leave it till it all went back on.
Doug -- interested to hear how 'Eat More' is going for you. I'm fascinated by it.
Friday Fitness -- and September Goal -- I'm trying to get my daily steps average over 10k. It's currently at 9600 according to my Striiv. It might take me a few weeks to do that, though I'll have big walking days tomorrow and Tuesday, as we've got Paralympic tickets for those two days and the Olympic park is *enormous*. The other times I've been were over 20k steps both times.0 -
******WARNING TMI ALERT******Please accept my apologies in advance, for what I am about to type. I'm pretty sure my brain to mouth filter is not working today.... :blushing:
Thursday truth - I fart. My son thinks it's fabulous and a good reason for him to do it too.... but his are much louder, and they stink like something died. :huh: So in the company of teenagers.... not a big deal. At work, however, it is not an acceptable form of expression. (My son told me that he read somewhere that fish fart to communicate.. interesting, but I digress...). I was always taught to leave the room (no, I didn't say "clear the room") when I feel the need to pass gas, however, not an option in the middle of a meeting. The only option is to sit uncomfortably, praying that it remains silent, but also NOT deadly. SO I went to my local Super Supplements and waited 10 minutes to talk to a gal that works there that I felt (almost) comfortable enough to explain my dilemma. She did not point and laugh, nor did she tell me to stand further away. She simply explained the "workings", and suggested a good probiotic and enzyme. Who would have thought that eating healthy would have such embarrassing side effects????
Anyway, I made you suffer through this because I am truly hoping it isn't just me (though I would not wish this on any one of you!). Have any of you used probiotics and enzymes and found them effective?
When I was younger a good guy friend of mine used to always say that grls don't fart they poo :bigsmile: - but I'm sure if there is any kind of force behind it, it can be just as deadly. (Have to make light of the situation). I don't usually have this problem but did yesterday, I attribute it to all of the fish oil I take - mostly it was a burping problem though. I take a great probiotic, so that may help to keep certain bodily functions at bay.
@Aug~Your posts always crack me up – just laughed hysterically in my office, I’m sure my boss thinks I’ve lost it! :laugh:
@Tina~I think you've got a great plan and am so glad your Zumba instructor contacted you. :flowerforyou: She may have given you just the nudge that you needed, you'll be glad to back into that routine. I sometimes have to force myself to get up in the morning to exercise - and I am not a morning person at all! There are just times when I can't fit into my schedule after work, so it must be done in the morning - right now skipping my workouts is not an option. You can do this! We all can.0 -
Friday fitness. I won't be at my bfs house until sunday so that gives me time to work out on the treadmill and bike tonight and tomorrow night. I will be at the beach on sunday with my sister (yay bathing suit....) til my bf gets off work so i will be swimming or rather wading in the water or laying out tanning so that should be fun plus its time with my sister. She doesn't know it yet but we will be leaving the house at like 8 am or earlier to go to the beach because the seawall get packed after 9 am.
Wishing everyone a great FRIDAY!
~Lana0 -
Friday checkin ... what am I doing to get fit?
not a whole lot, but a few things:
1. a few times a week, I am doing very light weightlifting to strengthen my arms and upper body.
2. when I go grocery shopping from my house, I walk the half mile to and from the store rather than taking my car.
I'm working my way up to using the exercise equipment on the second floor of my apartment building. Slowly but surely.
Planning for weekend eating: I have healthy food around, healthy recipes for meals, and plans to bake healthy treats that won't ruin my food plan. (I hate the word "diet").
I will plan for larger main meals, as the hubby likes to go out on weekends.
And I will spend more time lifting weights (increase from 5 mins to 15 mins)0 -
I have to tell you guys something. I am really proud of myself for not giving in today. I was fine, having an okay day I was just tired from not enough sleep but, when I got home something had happened (nothing major or life threatening) and I was so PO'd that I broke down and was balling hysterically on my bedroom floor. While I was still in my room my step-mom called and invited me next door for dinner. Well I finally go and I was still mad and she asked me what was wrong so I told them the jyst of it and she offered me cookies. The fix it food. But I was just like, no. Honestly I didn't even want cookies. So I'm proud of myself of not going there and sabotaging myself more than I already had today. I had 2 sodas and a candy today and even though I was still under I was not going to give in to the depression munchies.
That was awesome, not eating those cookies!
Christine0 -
@Skinny - That's AWESOME!! You make me jealous! And thanks for the info
@Shrink - Thanks for the info. Makes what I went through when I first started walking make more sense. Wish I had known that sooner! Gave a perfectly good pair of shoes to my daughter cause I thought they were the problem!
@regojess - great job resisting the cookies. You have the willpower of a saint!
@dob - Good work!!! Keep it up! You're not pushing anything on anyone!
@kah - Awesome loss! Congrats!
@jana - Your commitment and success has gotten your DAD to decide to get healthy, how stinking awesome is that!
Friday fitness - well, because of the remnants of Isaac coming here, we had to cancel our plans, so no full day of walking tomorrow.
We will however be visiting my parents. Maybe I'll get to go do some target practice with their guns...
I lost another lb this week. SO happy to for the #s to be going in the right direction again! Won't be here again until Monday probably, so everyone have a wonderful SAFE weekend!0 -
That is awesome! Walking is free and effective or if you can afford an elliptical it is easier on the knees and available when you can't get out of the house. Keep the commitment and motivation going:flowerforyou:0
-
I am pretty miserable today. My surgery is next Thursday and I had to stop taking ibuprofen and I hurt all over. I also had to start taking laxative last nite. SURPRISE - they work! I have to take them every nite up to the day of surgery. eeeuuww! Its been a long time since I mentioned it, I'm having a cystocele and rectocele repair. Should be in the hospital 2 days, then a six week recovery period. Depending on where the thread is, may need someone to do the roll-over for me when I'm in the hospital.
We need to determine our September Challenges. How do you like the one Toots suggested? Where we re-commit ourselves to this lifestyle change -maybe in our own words or one of the better wordsmiths could write it?
We need one other challenge too.0 -
I made my yumtastic chicken salad last night here is for a small batch that serves 3:
Calories: 233
Carbs: 5
Fat: 22
Protein: 6
Sodium: 318
Sugar: 4
For a small batch:4 oz boiled shredded chicken (I used thighs because they are cheap), 4, oz cream cheese, 2Tbsp mayo, 1Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/4cup finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/4cup finely chopped white onion (or any onion), 3Tbsp shredded or finely chopped carrots. Add pepper not salt.
To make it healthier use light cream cheese, light mayo or greek yogurt instead of reg mayo, and lean white chicken meat.
Bake or boil chicken and shred or finely chop. Mix softened cream cheese with mayo (light or greek yogurt) and dijon mustard and if desired pepper, until it is completely mixed and somewhat light and fluffly. Finely chop veggies. When chicken is cool mix in cream cheese mix one spoon full at a time (you might not need or want it all) until it is mixed well together. Then mix in veggies.
You can but in on bread, in a pita, on a wrap or tortilla, or in cabbage!
If you dont want to mix in the sauce stuff then just spread some on what ever you are putting it on.
Sounds yunny, going to try!0 -
friday fitness- well I got out of bed....that may be it for the day. With my kids gone now, my house is empty and it ECHOES in here and I DO NOT LIKE IT.....Trying to figure out how to live by myself.....0
-
friday fitness- well I got out of bed....that may be it for the day. With my kids gone now, my house is empty and it ECHOES in here and I DO NOT LIKE IT.....Trying to figure out how to live by myself.....
Karen - I find keeping a radio on helps me. I don't like the quiet either. I set up specific rituals or routines to follow that get me comfortable to follow through the day. Coffee and a favorite TV program in the am, followed by list - making - a To-Do list for the day. chores - shower - errands - phone calls - gardening or yardwork - all meals of course. You get the picture.
Carve out areas in your home, a place where you like to read where the light is good and make it over - make it cushier, plumper, nicer. Concentrate on little areas of your house and reclaim them for yourself. Imagine how you'd like things to be if you were crafty, and then dream of how to accomplish them. Think of the future. Picture yourself enjoying your life. It will get easier if you let your imagination run free.0 -
@Karen - For the longest time after my divorce I had my apartment the way my EX would have liked it. Or when I'd buy furniture I wouldn't think if it was something *I* would love but how company or whomever would feel about it.
Robin is right, take a portion and make it yours. Do it over in a way that pleases your taste and style. Experiment and play. Do you have a pet? Maybe a trp to the shelter to give an adult cat a home. YOu can pick one that they say has to be an only cat (those are harder to adopt out) and feel good about having a new friend and offering a home to someone who needs it.
The radio trick is good too, I have the record player or Pandora on ALL the time.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.3K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 422 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions