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skill133
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Happy Thursday all...lets make it a great day. It's almost the weekend!!!!! Speaking of the weekend, I am always excited for the weekend after a long week of work and school (for kids), but they always seem to get me off my routine in terms of healthy habits. So, weekends aren't usually a good thing for me. LOL Anyways, I need to reverse course and make weekends better in terms of healthy habits. This weekend will be a good start at it!!
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Weekends seem to be the time I have the most control. During the week with work and kids sometimes I am so busy, I grab whatever. So I have to plan out my meals and be prepared. During the weekends I have more time for activity, so if I do get caught with ordering pizza or something, I have a chance to get moving and work it off. We have a nice big homemade meal on Sundays. Everything gets turned off (phones, TV, computer) and we all sit at the table or even through a huge blanket on the grass outside and have a picnic. I usually a make healthy meal for this. Baked chicken with roasted vegs, a huge salad. Last week we made kale chips.0
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Oh man, I do know what you mean, skill133! We have a babysitter this weekend, so that means a rare opportunity for a date night. Going out to eat is usually something I don't do well on as far as food choices.
@Jannah1208 Sunday meals without technology sounds awesome! It reminds me of when I was growing up. We didn't have any of those things and with such a large family, it was considerably cheaper for homemade meals every night. Do you have a recipe for those kale chips? I have always wanted to try them.0 -
I know reminds me also when I was young, family meals. Although we eat dinner together at the table about 4 nights a week.... for now..lol
Kale Chips (even my kids love it!):
Kale ( I usually make 1/2 of a big bunch)
Olive oil (I use it in the spray)
Salt
Pepper
Minced onion (optional)
Garlic powder (optional)
I line my cookie sheet with foil and spray with my olive oil. you can also just use reg olive oil about 2 tsp and rub it with a paper towel over the foil to coat it. Next after I wash the kale I cut out the big stem area and make make about 4" pieces. Place kale on cookie sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Most times I do the dried minced onion and garlic powder for that crunchy salty flavor. Bake in pre-heated oven (350F or 175C). I bake till edges are brown about 12-15 minutes.
We have had these with hummus, salsa and plain. My husband is now addicted! First he refused to touch them, then the baby (Adam, 2) was stealing them off other people's plates, so he tried it. I had to make another batch...lol
Let me know how it turns out.
Enjoy your date night. If your going out, try to make a healthier choice, but don't deny yourself too much. You will feel dissatisfied and try to replace that feeling later. If you know where you might go, try to pre-plan but visiting the restaurants website. This way if you want dessert of something loaded with calories, then you can make better choices earlier in the day. Eat a big salad for lunch or fruit with eggs for breakfast. Do some cleaning or take an extra walk. But most of all enjoy and make the most of special moments. I had a wedding a few weeks back, I had a low cal breakfast and lunch. At dinner I had fat free dressing on my salad and stayed away from the bread they gave everyone at the table. I was still able to stay not too far off budget. I had cake and some wedding cookies. It is not about denying yourself, it is about planing and making the decision and moving on.0 -
@cem614 I don't know about you but for me when I have date night, desert is the ONLY thing I want. I have come to find those Chobani flips with almonds, chocolate, and coconut to help satisfy the craving. They are so good you may get addicted lol Have a good date night!
The weekend is my usual downfall because I am at work for 12 + hours so I just want to be lazy
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I look forward to weekends after long work weeks. My daughter is coming home from college this weekend which makes this weekend even more exciting !!! Thankfully she is a health nut and will be happy to see mom in a healthier mindset !!! I will be making her favorite meal of Grilled chicken and baked spaghetti squash
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Just hit the elliptical. I like burning calories before bed instead of consuming them. Ok tomorrow is Friday. Bring it on0
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Just hit the elliptical. I like burning calories before bed instead of consuming them. Ok tomorrow is Friday. Bring it on
Burning calories before bed hahaha
Its my birthday Monday so i have lots of Birthday celebrations goin on this weekend and although im trying to stay positive that il make the right choices, once the champers is popped it doesnt always go too well?!
But hey ho .....0 -
Burning calories before bed hahaha
Its my birthday Monday so i have lots of Birthday celebrations goin on this weekend and although im trying to stay positive that il make the right choices, once the champers is popped it doesnt always go too well?!
But hey ho .....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY.. WEEKEND...lol
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Just hit the elliptical. I like burning calories before bed instead of consuming them. Ok tomorrow is Friday. Bring it on
Burning calories before bed hahaha
Its my birthday Monday so i have lots of Birthday celebrations goin on this weekend and although im trying to stay positive that il make the right choices, once the champers is popped it doesnt always go too well?!
But hey ho .....
Happy birthday...just try to watch your portion control, but enjoy. And yes burning calories before bed...not "in" bed...although that is always an option as well. 0 -
Just hit the elliptical. I like burning calories before bed instead of consuming them. Ok tomorrow is Friday. Bring it on
Burning calories before bed hahaha
Its my birthday Monday so i have lots of Birthday celebrations goin on this weekend and although im trying to stay positive that il make the right choices, once the champers is popped it doesnt always go too well?!
But hey ho .....
One thing I've learned is to not try to eat a lite dinner to make up for the calories I'll be drinking later that night because that just turns into me eating anything I lay my eyes on at 2 AM. If I eat a dinner that fills me up more, I usually either skip the late-night snack or can stop myself after just a little bit.
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It's 7 am and I'm about to go burn some calories!!
Good tip jesica!0 -
Tomorrow is Hump Day....get burning those calories off today and tomorrow people.0
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Skill...you're a great motivator! I am already trying to plan ahead meals for this weekend since I will likely be quite busy and don't want to fall into the dining out routine!0
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@cem614 I don't know about you but for me when I have date night, desert is the ONLY thing I want. I have come to find those Chobani flips with almonds, chocolate, and coconut to help satisfy the craving. They are so good you may get addicted lol Have a good date night!
The weekend is my usual downfall because I am at work for 12 + hours so I just want to be lazy
I'm so stuffed before we get to dessert! All I want is cheeseburgers and hotwings. :P I fit them into my daily intake sometimes, but I just can't seem to get enough lol.0 -
Does anyone know where to get a good but cheap scale? I had a $10 one from Wal Mart but it was terrible. I go to the dr every other week, but I want to weigh in weekly....
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Check Target. I am using a Taylor brand scale that has seemed to done well for me. They have different models for different prices. Mine is digital and supposedly measures bodyfat and water weight but I don't even use it. I paid no more than $30 for it. If you got one without all of the inaccurate measuring tools, I am sure it will be cheaper.0
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thanks Crash!! Good idea on planning ahead...if you fail to plan that is a plan to fail...or something like that..
Don't go to a sporting good store for a scale...I got raped there one time! Target...maybe bed bath and beyond..0 -
Thanks for the idea for the scale! I need one too!!
So, I broke my lawn mower.... I could fix it, if I could get stupid nuts off... So, I now need to 'mow' my lawn with the weed eater. 30 minutes later, and all I have done is this very small section of my yard.... Pretty certain this is going to be an all day project. And my arms are sore already :laugh: I ran out of gas, so decided I should take a break and do my regular work out, before my arms are too sore to do it. I foresee some yelling involved.....
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"mowing" your lawn with a weed eater sounds like a workout in itself :P0
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Thanks for the idea for the scale! I need one too!!
So, I broke my lawn mower.... I could fix it, if I could get stupid nuts off... So, I now need to 'mow' my lawn with the weed eater. 30 minutes later, and all I have done is this very small section of my yard.... Pretty certain this is going to be an all day project. And my arms are sore already :laugh: I ran out of gas, so decided I should take a break and do my regular work out, before my arms are too sore to do it. I foresee some yelling involved..... Anyway, that's my day. How about everyone else?
I'd love to be watching this!! LOL0 -
Ohh.... I'm sure my neighbors are in there houses going HA! Look at here! WTH is she doing?! LOL I was too tired to finish. So guess who gets to go at it again. Tomorrow. Stupid lawn mower. :grumble: Ya know, if I could just get these dang nuts out, I wouldn't have to do it! Hey!... Do you think using a weed eat to mow burns more calories than "mowing, general"? LOL!!!:laugh:Thanks for the idea for the scale! I need one too!!
So, I broke my lawn mower.... I could fix it, if I could get stupid nuts off... So, I now need to 'mow' my lawn with the weed eater. 30 minutes later, and all I have done is this very small section of my yard.... Pretty certain this is going to be an all day project. And my arms are sore already :laugh: I ran out of gas, so decided I should take a break and do my regular work out, before my arms are too sore to do it. I foresee some yelling involved..... Anyway, that's my day. How about everyone else?
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Uhm. I agree... And, I wore a hoodie, and jeans. and steel toe boots (I hate snakes.) It's currently 84 (feels like 90, thank you weather.com) So, here I am outside, sweating before I begin, holding a giant weed eater. Ok, so maybe it's normal, I'm just really short. THEN I freak myself out 5 min into it because I saw a freaking toad, and thought it was a dang snake. Darn near dropped the stupid weed eater! Did I mention I don't like snakes??? Sick."mowing" your lawn with a weed eater sounds like a workout in itself :P0 -
Burning calories before bed hahaha
Its my birthday Monday so i have lots of Birthday celebrations goin on this weekend and although im trying to stay positive that il make the right choices, once the champers is popped it doesnt always go too well?!
But hey ho .....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY.. WEEKEND...lol
Enjoy it
Thank you for the Birthday wishes
I had a lovely weekend
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Uhm. I agree... And, I wore a hoodie, and jeans. and steel toe boots (I hate snakes.) It's currently 84 (feels like 90, thank you weather.com) So, here I am outside, sweating before I begin, holding a giant weed eater. Ok, so maybe it's normal, I'm just really short. THEN I freak myself out 5 min into it because I saw a freaking toad, and thought it was a dang snake. Darn near dropped the stupid weed eater! Did I mention I don't like snakes??? Sick."mowing" your lawn with a weed eater sounds like a workout in itself :P
If your neighbors have pictures put them up on here.
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Uhm. I agree... And, I wore a hoodie, and jeans. and steel toe boots (I hate snakes.) It's currently 84 (feels like 90, thank you weather.com) So, here I am outside, sweating before I begin, holding a giant weed eater. Ok, so maybe it's normal, I'm just really short. THEN I freak myself out 5 min into it because I saw a freaking toad, and thought it was a dang snake. Darn near dropped the stupid weed eater! Did I mention I don't like snakes??? Sick."mowing" your lawn with a weed eater sounds like a workout in itself :P
If your neighbors have pictures put them up on here.
I seriously "LOL" here! My son is like what's so funny momma?0 -
Just hit the elliptical. I like burning calories before bed instead of consuming them. Ok tomorrow is Friday. Bring it on
Burning calories before bed hahaha
Its my birthday Monday so i have lots of Birthday celebrations goin on this weekend and although im trying to stay positive that il make the right choices, once the champers is popped it doesnt always go too well?!
But hey ho .....
Thank you
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One thing I've learned is to not try to eat a lite dinner to make up for the calories I'll be drinking later that night because that just turns into me eating anything I lay my eyes on at 2 AM. If I eat a dinner that fills me up more, I usually either skip the late-night snack or can stop myself after just a little bit.
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TGIFFFFFFFFF.....everyone have a good weekend and be smart. Weigh in comes quick on Monday morning. I need to get busy if I want a loss b/c this head cold set me back a bit in the working out dept.
Go Michigan and Go Lions and GO Tigers and Go Red Wings!! 0 -
Well kinda pigged out last night for red wings and tigers games (both won!). Gotta burn them calories off today!0
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You could always 'mow' the lawn......Well kinda pigged out last night for red wings and tigers games (both won!). Gotta burn them calories off today!
HA!:laugh: Just thought I'd say I did... I took me an hour and a half! My arms hurt. They feel like Jello. I'm pretty sure I've turned into Jello. I, think I've earned PANCAKES!!!! I I'm gonna fix up some pumpkin pancakes! I still have "to shred" later today, so I'll burn even more calories. Oh, and I didn't see any snakes... Or frogs. Or toads... I did find a lizard... As long as I don't walk outside and see one staring at me (true story) they don't scare me.... Much.....0
