TOPIC: Fun & Fit Sized - March 11

Annita – I do love fishing in the rain. I wish we lived closer since we are both fishing families. Both kids and hubby fish these days while I just sit on the boat and veg out.

Daybyday – good luck to you, also, with your foot surgery. Here’s to a speedy recovery for both of us.:drinker: :drinker:

Welcome WF0439! Barbie is right, just get moving. Working out pays off whether it is short ones or long ones and no matter what you do. Consistency is the key. Many of us found that setting short term goals helps a lot.

The kids and I went to Taos Ski Valley yesterday for our last day of skiing this year. While the day was long (3 hours in the car each way), we had a great time. Today we all need to rehydrate ourselves.

Taos Mountains are spectacular. All these years living here this was the first time I ever went to see the mountain. Next year we need to stay over night. lol

Happy Friday all,

JAM

I have finally hit the 50 pounds mark...50 pounds down and 5 to go!!!!:drinker: :drinker: WHOOOO HOOOO I felt like I was never gonna get here! I am still really sad aboout having to put my dog down but I'm trying to think positive and pray she knew I loved her.:brokenheart: I hope everyone is doing well and having a great day. Keep eating healthy and dropping the fat.:flowerforyou:

Wow! Congratulations. You must be so happy and so proud of yourself. How will you celebrate? new outfit?

My condolences on your dog. I know it must have been hard for you. They are truly man's best friend and we are lonely without them.

JAM

This article was in our employee health newsletter.

March is National Nutrition Month and the theme for 2011 is Eat Right with Color. Our meals are often a palette of white, pale yellow, and browns, but we need color in our diet including fruits and vegetables. Here are ten ways to add fruits and vegetables into your diet every day:
1. Have a veggie omelet. Add chile, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and/or spinach to your eggs.
2. Make a morning smoothie. Adding banana, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, or tropical fruit can add one to two servings of fruit to your diet each day.
3. Swap your lunch crunch. Have fresh vegetables with dip instead of potato or corn chips with your lunch.
4. Get crazy with your pizza toppings. Green peppers, fresh tomatoes, purple onions, spinach, mushrooms, green chile, and/or pineapple are great options.
5. Have an afternoon snack. Slice an apple, mix with two tablespoons of walnuts, and toss with cinnamon.
6. Enhance your salads. Have dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and add more vegetables and fruit like cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, dried cranberries, and mandarin oranges.
7. Simple soups. Tomato and vegetable soups are super easy to prepare and count towards your vegetable intake for the day. Choose low-sodium whenever possible.
8. Have vegetable kabobs. Instead of all meat, alternate each piece of meat with two to four pieces of vegetables including tomatoes, diced peppers, onions, squash, and mushrooms.
9. Pump up your pasta. Add shredded carrots, zucchini, or spinach to pasta dishes such as lasagna or tomato-based sauces. Adding shredded vegetables to meatloaf or chili also works.
10. Fast from the freezer. Keep bags of frozen vegetables without sauce and unsweetened fruit on hand for a quick last minute addition to your meal.

Enjoy!

JAM

Babygurl - It must be so exciting to be within 3 pounds of your goal! Good luck reaching it.

Barbie - I hope you had a nice trip and good visits with family. I am sure with all you did while away you are still on track.

Daybyday - Good luck with all the prom and Senior stuff. I understand how it can be exciting yet sad as your children grow up and start their own adult life. Hang in there! I am sure that you will do OK with staying on track or at least almost on track.

Yes, this thread is getting quiet and I hope we all find the time to pick it back up again.

My son is back in the hospital so I have not been eating and exercising as I should. But, I am doing OK and we hope he comes home either today or tomorrow.

One of my co-workers found a picture of me at an office potluck that was taken right before I started mfp. He said the difference is amazing and asked if I wanted the picture as a reminder and if I thought it would help with the last 10 pounds. I took a deep breath and said yes, so he is sending it to me. I suppose I should do before and now pictures. If I have the time and can figure it out, I will take another deep breath and post them. Oh wait, that means I need to take a current picture then. lol

I started back doing arm exercises at home today. Tomorrow I will start back with GutNBut and just alternate them.

Have a great Saturday all,

Jeannie (jam)