Dropping pounds with inspiring pals [CLOSED GROUP]
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Monday:
So I gained 3 pounds last week due to new diet and TOM but this week Those 3 lbs are off and another 0.8 lbs as well. My weight now is 294.6.
So yeah This week has sucked so far. Had to take my mom to the hospital yesterday. She is in the ICU and, things look serious. So much to explain but if you would likr know exactly whats going on check out my profile. I have been posting updates on her condition there.
I am super stressed because it looks like she might be giving up. At times all I want to do is eat and other time I don't want to do anything. I guess I am just a mess right now. Thanks ladies for listening to me go on.
I am so, so sorry about your Mom. I wish there was something I could do to help you through this hard time.0 -
I weighed-in this morning...down 2 pounds! Unfortunately, I'm still working off my post-miscarriage binges and the few pounds I had gained while pregnant....it brings me to 10 pounds lost, and at one point I had been up to 25 pounds lost. Still, it's TOM and I have cheated a bit over the last week, so I'll take my 2 pounds smiling.
Food for Tuesday....I found that my favorite way to get in veggies is to make Shepard's Pie. I don't like eating veggies on their own, so if it's mixed into something it's a bonus to me. We've been doing Shepard's Pie once a week, and the way I make it is by mixing 90/10 ground beef, cream of mushroom gravy, peas, carrots and corn, then putting a layer of mashed potatoes on top and baking it. It's not particularly low-cal, I think one serving is around 400 calories!, but it's very filling. Hubby likes to mix cheese in with his potatoes, but I make him do it after the fact, because I am a complete cheese-*kitten* and if I even have a nibble of it, I'll want more and more and more. I've been looking for ways to incorporate veggies into meals without them just being a side item.
Last night I did C25K and 30 Day Shred, and today I am feeling it! I am friends with a group of Moms from a message board I was on while pregnant with my 3 year old, and we're doing 100 crunches every day....my abs were killing me already, but I managed to get them done, and 100 push ups as well (although I have had no issues doing push ups since doing the one hundred push up challenge--have any of you ever done it?)0 -
Tuesday: Sara Lee Cheese Cake Bites...YUMMY! lol They are kind of small, but totally worth it at only 20 calories each. I can eat about 100 calories worth and pop the rest back in the freezer. Once upon a time I had tried buying actually cheese cake and freezing it piece by piece (so I wouldn't eat the whole cake)....and that didn't really work....not to mention each piece was still 200+ calories. The bites are working much better for me when I have a craving for cheese cake.
I also wanted to post about homemade refried beans. They have like 400 grams less sodium (okay so they have like NO sodium) compared to canned refried beans. You can make a few different things with them, and they are good for you with both protein & fiber, and they freeze well. Which I love because it means I can just pull them out of the freezer and into the microwave for a quick dinner that's easy to put together.
So if your interested here is a link with the directions. It does take a long time (because you have to let the beans soak first), but its not hard to do.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/NeuroticVirgo/view/refried-beans-cheap-low-calorie-low-sodium-freezer-friendly-887850 -
I haven't seen the cheesecake bites...but cheesecake is my weakness, so I'm going to look for them when I go shopping this weekend. 20 cals a piece is really good--I usually only need a small taste to get the craving to disappear.0
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@Claudia007 - I agree...drool.
@ChubbieTubbie - YAY for C25K & 30D Shred...those things together make me very sore. I need to do the push up challenge again (I started and then kind of drifted off)... I have no upper body strength, for 30D shred I do push-ups against the table not the floor
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I haven't seen the cheesecake bites...but cheesecake is my weakness, so I'm going to look for them when I go shopping this weekend. 20 cals a piece is really good--I usually only need a small taste to get the craving to disappear.
They are over by the frozen pies. It comes with 50 pieces (1000 calories for the whole container) - and the hardest part is making sure to only eat a few at a time. lol But I do think its much easier to manage.0 -
Monday Check-in: I had fun this weekend. Went to a birthday party, ice skating, and the mall. I didn't do very well however with my food and exercise. I skipped both C25K AND 30D shred both days. :frown: And I ate really bad. I probably packed down at least 2000-3000 calories each day....I wouldn't know for sure though, because I didn't log any of it. :grumble: I'm pretty mad at myself for not logging my food, but I was away from the computer most of the weekend, and didn't feel like entering my zillion entries into my food diary via phone. I guess the word LAZY doesn't apply just to exercise. But today I'll get back to it. Starting week 3 of C25K today, 3 long minutes of jogging at one time.....I don't have faith that I will make it through week 3.
I'm glad you had fun, even if you aren't happy with food choices. I know what you mean about logging a ton of different things. I get that way too sometimes... There are times where I'll just estimate everything and quick add calories for meals because I don't feel like searching stuff. I think parties are the worst because if you have a tiny bit of everything and it's all homemade it's practically impossible to know how much you've really eaten, calorie-wise. Good luck on C25K, I'm sure that you'll be able to make it through!!
@Claudia: Goooood job on leaving the hashbrowns. Those are one of my weaknesses too! I rarely eat breakfast out to begin with, but almost never now because I love going out for pancakes or something that involves hashbrowns. Neither of those are really diet-friendly, lol.
@Chubbie Tubbie: Congrats on your two pounds loss! That's great! 0 -
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I'm behind again. So let's see...
Sunday Goals? This week I need to continue to work on getting enough water in. My other goal is to take all the clothes that don't fit out of my closet and donate them.
Monday Check-in: Had a rough weekend, food-wise. I was sick so I didn't work out at all and may have gone over calories a bit on Saturday and Sunday... I don't really know. I'm not really upset though because on Saturday it was from soft frozen custard on the boardwalk (delicious and totally worth it) and Sunday my mom made lasagna with fresh pasta and cheeses from the Bronx (again, delicious and totally worth it). I did lose two pounds last week, but I still feel like I need to push myself more. I'm feeling better now so I can workout again, woohoo.
Tuesday is recipe day, right? This isn't really a recipe, per se, but I've discovered a simple (but good) way to eat Greek yogurt. I got some of the non-fat plain yogurt and I mix it with some vanilla extract and a packet of splenda. It's good and tastes like regular vanilla yogurt except without as much sugar. I should say it tastes like how I remember vanilla yogurt to be, since I stopped eating that months ago when I realized how much sugar is in it. haha.0 -
Monday:
So I gained 3 pounds last week due to new diet and TOM but this week Those 3 lbs are off and another 0.8 lbs as well. My weight now is 294.6.
So yeah This week has sucked so far. Had to take my mom to the hospital yesterday. She is in the ICU and, things look serious. So much to explain but if you would likr know exactly whats going on check out my profile. I have been posting updates on her condition there.
I am super stressed because it looks like she might be giving up. At times all I want to do is eat and other time I don't want to do anything. I guess I am just a mess right now. Thanks ladies for listening to me go on.
@Crystal Sorry ... Hang tight. I know exactly how you feel - try to divert yourself from eating - go for a walk and think, drink water instead..Hope this helps...
@Claudia - WTG!!!!! loving the Beckham pic...but I think there is a sock - you know where...It can't be that round....REALLY????? SMH
@pinstripepirate - I am the same way....still trying to catch up...
@Chubbie Tubbie - Nice work - you can do it HOT MOMMA!!!
@NeuroticVirgo - getting ready for NYC?0 -
White Chocolate Strawberry PB&J
This is my favorite lunch. I eat one every day. Its sinful :devil: I know or at least it tastes that way but...its not bad for you. It's all natural. The peanut butter is pure heaven and only 170 calories for 2 tbsp.
Peanut Butter and Co. - White Chocolate Wonderful Peanut Butter, 2 Tbsp
Smucker's - Simply Fruit -- Strawberry, 1 tbsp
Sara Lee - 45 Calories and Delightful Multi-Grain Bread, 2 slices
Altogether it is only 310 calories and very filling. If you don't want use the jelly you could just use fresh strawberries. :bigsmile:0 -
I love the Smucker's Simply Fruit... it's awesome and tastes great! Now if only I was a fan of pb. lol0
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I think one of my favorite snacks aside from skinny cow is strawberries and chocolate pudding. I get fat free pudding and some nice fresh strawberries and dip them... they are so good and just about 100 calories0
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I love the Smucker's Simply Fruit... it's awesome and tastes great! Now if only I was a fan of pb. lol
I used to hate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches like the plague. I hadn't eaten peanut butter in like ten years until my boyfriend bought me this stuff and forced me to try it. It says its peanut butter but it is so dang delicious I just wouldn't know it if you didn't tell me. I don't know if my tastes have changed over time or if it is really just that good. But I would say if you were going to eat some peanut butter to eat this stuff. It will amaze you. I also really like almond butter, which is not like peanut butter in terms of flavor at all. It has a different flavor but I suppose the texture is the same. What about PB do you not like? I am just curious.0 -
Update on my mom:
She is doing better, her kidneys started to work last night, her blood pressure is stable. She is out of the ICU, but on the Telementry floor to monitor her heart. I am starting to relax and feel a little better. Might be at the hospital with her tonight. Have to wait and see.0 -
I think one of my favorite snacks aside from skinny cow is strawberries and chocolate pudding. I get fat free pudding and some nice fresh strawberries and dip them... they are so good and just about 100 calories
Sounds yummy I am going to have to try that. There is nothing like fresh fruit!0 -
Update on my mom:
She is doing better, her kidneys started to work last night, her blood pressure is stable. She is out of the ICU, but on the Telementry floor to monitor her heart. I am starting to relax and feel a little better. Might be at the hospital with her tonight. Have to wait and see.
So glad to hear your mom is doing better. I am still praying for you both!0 -
Hi Ladies, Its been so busy at work the last few days that Ive had no time to log onto myfitnesspal to look busy. HA! As the heat of the day cranks up (89 right now), my outdoor bootcamp is less and less fun. Trying to pep talk myself that its not so bad but Im the biggest at camp and would DIE of embarassment if I pass out or something. My arms seem to be getting fatter. What are some of you ladies doing as far as arm work goes? Just registered for the LSATs and I am wondering how the stress is going to impact my already not successful weight loss. Any good motivation books/dvds you can recommend? Staying positive is going to be my key in not having a meltdown between now and Oct 1st. Stay beautiful, ladies!0
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I love the Smucker's Simply Fruit... it's awesome and tastes great! Now if only I was a fan of pb. lol
I used to hate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches like the plague. I hadn't eaten peanut butter in like ten years until my boyfriend bought me this stuff and forced me to try it. It says its peanut butter but it is so dang delicious I just wouldn't know it if you didn't tell me. I don't know if my tastes have changed over time or if it is really just that good. But I would say if you were going to eat some peanut butter to eat this stuff. It will amaze you. I also really like almond butter, which is not like peanut butter in terms of flavor at all. It has a different flavor but I suppose the texture is the same. What about PB do you not like? I am just curious.
It's the taste... I can't stand anything nutty tasting, makes me gag. It really is a bummer because some nuts are so healthy for you! Does almond butter taste like almonds?
Has anyone tried the new Skinny Cow candy? They have a chocolate candy bar & a peanut butter bar... and this one called 'dreamy clusters'. I tried the chocolate and didn't like it (tasted too nutty) but then I tried the dreamy clusters and OMG it is amazing! It's small, but hey.. for 110 calories and that amazing taste its way better than eating a regular candy bar! Try it, you'll fall in love!0 -
Update on my mom:
She is doing better, her kidneys started to work last night, her blood pressure is stable. She is out of the ICU, but on the Telementry floor to monitor her heart. I am starting to relax and feel a little better. Might be at the hospital with her tonight. Have to wait and see.
Glad to read that Crystal!!!0 -
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I have been so busy with my mom that I didn't get on today and then realized when I was going to finish up my stuff for today that it was recipie day. So I don't really have a recipie per say but I did make some killer chicken salad yesterday and it is only 66 cals for about 2/3 to 3/4 of a cup. I have a rotiserie chicken breast in the fridge so I cubed that up with some Celery and instead of using mayo or miricle Whip I used plain nonfat yogurt with a little red wine vinegar, some season salt and a packet of splenda and Yum Yum is it good! and again only like 66 cals. I am doing so well with my food and exercising while I am here at my moms I have already lost 4.5 lbs since Easter!!!!! I am looking forward to seeing how much weight I lose by the time I go home in a couple of weeks. Also I bought a skirt today that was really really cute and it was an 18/20 I haven't worn an 18/20 in a long time even when I got married and weighed less then this which tells me that I am major tonning up here!!!0
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I did lose two pounds last week, but I still feel like I need to push myself more. I'm feeling better now so I can workout again, woohoo.
How is the weather? Is it finally nice enough you can get out with the dogs more?
I'm desperately hoping to drop a size...or more before that trip. lol We'll see, I'm going to weigh myself and compare measurements in June (after completing all of 30 day shred)@NeuroticVirgo - getting ready for NYC?
@sarahbear1981 - They make white chocolate peanut butter?? Where do you find that!
@chrystal559 - Glad to hear your mom is doing better. That's good news about her kidneys, one less thing to worry about. Keep us posted.
@naesue - That is such great news about the 4.5lbs & the drop in clothes size! If this keeps up I wonder if you'll want to leave your moms LOL.
@tesshaney - I can just imagine the boot camp! Honestly MFP is what helps keep me positive. I'm such a negative person (I'm always *****ing about something!)...but the constant encouragement and WTG attitudes on here really help pull me through. Make sure you vent out your frustrations if your getting stressed, hopefully that will deter any stress eating. Hope the boot camp works out even with the weather. 0 -
Wednesday Whinning:
I cleaned my living room and got chased by spiders... I can't wait to get the house clean because I hate the house messy.
I guess I am not really winning just telling about my dirty house and scary spiders...0 -
@sarahbear1981 - They make white chocolate peanut butter?? Where do you find that!
I found mine at a neighborhood walmart!0 -
It's the taste... I can't stand anything nutty tasting, makes me gag. It really is a bummer because some nuts are so healthy for you! Does almond butter taste like almonds?
Almond butter definitely tastes like almonds. But I can't say that the white chocolate peanut butter tastes like peanuts. It tastes more like white chocolate with a creamy sweet flavor. I mean there is a hint of peanut but not as much as regular peanut butter.0 -
Wednesday Whinning:
I cleaned my living room and got chased by spiders... I can't wait to get the house clean because I hate the house messy.
I guess I am not really winning just telling about my dirty house and scary spiders...
That would seriously freak me out! I'm scared of spiders. Talk about nightmares. Ick
Wednesday - Only thing I have to whine about is not getting enough time to learn these songs for choir (my old high school teach is retiring and invited all alumni to come sing for the last concert). It's a 6 song, 30 minute Mozart peice... in latin, and I've only had 6 days to learn it. I wish I had more time! Luckily we have a 3 hr rehearsal tonight so that should help me a lot. I also wish I picked alto over soprano, I hadn't realized how much my voice has dropped since high school - I have such a hard time hitting the high notes! Oh well... it's too late to switch now, I just gotta suck it up and try my best!
P.S. I peeked at the scale this morning and that number is going down! Wooot! I'm excited for my friday weigh-in!0 -
~Wednesday Whining~
I want/need attention from my husband damn it! :mad: I mean... I have lost 30 lbs...
I want an award or something with his pepsi drinkin *kitten*! :devil:
He drinks like 2 pepsi's a day! :huh:
He has lost 20 lbs just by me eating healthier.:mad:
Not fair!!!!........ :explode:
Ugh.... :noway:
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@chrystal559 - LOL bad spiders. I hate a dirty house too...but for some reason mine can never stay clean.
@Learning2LoveMe - When is the concert? That's good news about the scale, can't wait to hear the results.
Wed Whine - ....My knees! I know I'm not alone with bad knees, but dang it, they are making me mad. They were doing "okay" these last few weeks, but started really hurting this week. And I'm fine after working out, but doing anything like squats, jumping, jogging all that is killer...like someone is taking a freakin hammer to my knee caps. I'm supposed to do C25K tonight, and hoping I make it through. I've been icing and taking ibuprofen hoping to feel up to it later.0 -
@Laurathabomb - Get some lingerie... I bet that will get his attention! lol0
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