Its 2010...Please Join Me

Hi im 5'5 and just under 150 pounds, im hoping to lose 50 pounds by August


Hope i can make it!

Hi Nic

How was the wedding? on Valentines day!! Thats a great date to set it!! Me and my Fiancee are still trying to decide when and where.. argghh its alot to plan! we both have a big family! sometimes I think we should just fly off to a tropical island have one of those beach weddings!!

Hope you managed to stay in your calorie range for the wedding day, if not - no biggie. Its a Happy day for your family and if you had a great time as well then thats all that matter then eh.

Welcome Demise, Avonlady, Sarah !!!

This is a great site you will love the knowledge and support you can get from here!!!

Welcome Demise this is a uplifting group of people on the same journey. We try to post often, but read everything.

When Thalia started this topic in January I joined to have a dependable group to hold me accountable. The weekly chalenge has kept me attached.

Having an ok week, decided to start looking at sodium this week what should it be for a 2000 cal daily intake? My carbs have come down now that I do not have my 4pm snack of popcorn. Replaced it with another bottle of water.

Have a great week.

Chipgal

Jaymie,

I agree a buffet table is a love hate relationship if I ever heard one,lol. Last night my neighbor had a Bunco party with lots of food. I had my bottle of water to drink all night long,lol. I did have a few things here and ther ebtu was under my calories for the day so I knew I was ok. She even had those Brownies with the "speacial" ingrediant.. NOOOO not that rofl brownies made wiht black beans, that is it. Believe it or not yo uwould not know it if she did nto tell you! I was like wow! I will make those,lol. On another good note I am drinking my water this week, I knwo I was so dehydrated because I have drank atlast 3 20 oz and have not peed like a prego woman.. So i guess I needed more water. So yes drink up ladies!

Amanda, not sure IF I posted this but I bought the low carb whole wheat mission tortillas this past week and have had them with tuna and they were great. Ill let you know when I try to make just a wrap with ham or chicken. Thanks for the idea the the high fiber low carb low cal I really like about them.

Myth, my favorite is ice pops, they have 5 calories and not much else. We purchase them at WalMart near the ice cream. I like the orange and grape, my hubby eats the cherry. it is a nice desert that keeps me with in bounds.

When I started losing weight we spent four hours shopping and reading labels. Now I mostly eat produce and chicken (some fish but the fish is all frozen, no fresh) Canned groceries carry lots of secret salt and calories. I miss living near an ocean where you get fresh fish off the boats. We loved shark steaks. (They do not freeze well)

Have had my 2 salads and 4 fruit already this week and sodium is below 2000mg fiber is back up to 20g.

We only have 100 more posts in this topic before Mike locks it. Let me know by message what thread you start up with next.

Chipgal

OK I has a question for you all...

For breakfast I have to say my favorite thing is the vita muffin 100 cal 5 fiber. I know it is premade not homemade wtc, but I like them! Chicken is my fav meat to cook with. I try to stay away frompasta as muc as possible!

What is something you all make that is quick easy and a fav thing of yours??

I want more ideas for myself instead of the same old thing.

Myth,
Yea, I am glad you like the tortillas. I need to get more. They are pretty tasty and yes, the high fiber, low carb does make them even better.

Here is a thought for a quick dinner that I turn to when low on time. I also try to keep from pasta. I always try to keep bags of frozen stirfry or mixed veggies in my freezer. Then you can make a quick stirfry in no time. I like using shrimp, but chicken or beef would work. I cook up the meet with some olive oil and a few cloves of pressed garlic and season with salt, chili peppper flakes, or whatever your heart desires. Then dump in the frozen veggies. With uncooked shrimp it takes all of about 15-20 minutes. If you used precooked shrimp I would throw in the veggies first and then when they are about half way done throw in the shrimp. If someone wanted, they could throw in some whole wheat pasta for carbs.

Amanda, I think I might start keeping track o fmy measurments. I wish I had done it from the begining just because I know they have changed I wish I knew my starting measerments but oh well. I might do that today. Thanks for the kind thoughts and advice.
The stirfry with shrimp sounds good as well. Thanks for the ideas ladies keep them comming.

Part 2 sounds great to me. Just let me know when it is opened up and we switch over.

Haven't been posting or tracking lately. The last two weeks seem more of a blur than anything. That isn't all bad. Even without meal planning be as good as it could be, I have been loosing about .4-.6 lbs every week. This week I started walking at lunch for about 30 minutes. It isn't a really fast clip because the group I walk with don't mall walk. That is okay with me. I think it is about .75 miles. Then on Friday I joined in on the lunch hour yoga class that the county office holds every Friday. That was great!

So I am starting to add a little bit of more movement here and there. I would really like to look at adding about 10 minutes of dumbbell weights in themorning. This week may not happen due to it being finals. Ugh! I have a paper I really should be writing now. I will do that when the kids are in bed. I have printed out most of my research. Now to read it and get to writing. I hate writing papers. I personally feel it is a waste of time...especially anything that has to be 10 pages or bigger.

I think i am fixing to go out for a quick jaunt with the kiddos. We have been semi house bound today and I think we are getting on each others nerves. haha! It has been a fairly productive days. Went grocery shopping and got quite a few veggies. Yea me! then I have been sweeping, mopping, vaccuuming, laundry. I need to do ironing, but that may just get put on hold. Who knows. haha!

Hey Myth, another great idea for a quick treat are protein smoothies. Add fruit, water or milk, and you are good to go. I also like to add about a cup of spinach. You don't even taste it...just have to get past the greenish color.

Breakfast burritos are another hit for my family. Microwave the bacon between paper towels to help sop up the grease. While this is going scramble up you eggs. I usually do 1 whole egg and about 2 egg whites. That does two burritos fairly well. Sprinkle in some cheese and salsa, wrap it up in a low carb tortilla, and you have a great on the go breakfast. I think you can make these and freeze. I haven't tried that. It may do some this weekend so that I have something to grab in the morning as I head out the door.

Have a great rest of your weekend everyone!!!

just in case anybody hasn't found it yet, newbeginning has made a new thread, something along the lines of "it's 2010 join me part 2." it should be somewhere on her profile.