Muscle Masters (closed group)

I've always wondered about doing that. How do they do it? I heard a bunch of theorys, like they just take them out or inject stuff into them. It sounds painful

I have lost another pound. I hope I can coax a little more out of the scale tomorrow. How is everyone else doing?

I was up yesterday, and haven't checked today. I'm trying to be real careful with what I eat today, and getting that water chugged! I get internet at home tomorrow - finally! So it'll be much more easy for me to stay on track once we have this at home. I'm really not putting in 100% effort these days, I don't know what's going on!! I'm so disappointed in myself! But I DON'T want to quit, I want to beat this battle I'm having with myself! I CAN overcome, right??!?

Connie

You can do it Connie! Just stick with it a little longer and it should all come back.

So... I'm up too. TOM is kicking my @ss! At least I figured out what the mayo craving was all about. I'm chugging water like a mad fishy but I'm up 3 pounds at the moment. Anyone have any ideas? I've been eating well, staying with in my calories, lower sodium foods. I haven't had to deal with TOM for years because of the depo shot and now after over a year of being off it - TOM has come back angry and with vengeance! :explode:

Oh and in other Happy Heather news! I had a talk with my boss at my second job. I've been going crazy working a full-time job, a part-time job, going to school and still settling all my Dad's affairs. I went into job #2 ready to fight! I didn't get next Sunday off, even after I requested it and talked to the manager to have it off weeks ago, she let her niece have it off instead... I planned to yell, scream, and demand less hours and equal treatment (most the people that work there are related to either the manager or owner, which makes it like working for the Montagues and the Capulettes). Anyway, I went and told her my demands... only 2 days a week and one Saturday or Sunday off every other week... and she said yes. It was very uneventful. :indifferent: I had worked it all up in my head to be a big fight. I even got my shift changed for next Sunday, because I’ve worked every day (between both jobs) since I got off bereavement leave 5 weeks ago. Which is just crazy!

Anyway, that's my day. How is everyone else doing?

That makes sense. I should rethink my dinner. I have a ton of fajita veggies and chicken breast, so I was going to make fajitas, but I'm sure the seasoning is a sodium killer. Maybe I'll switch to baked chicken and green beans. Thanks Kimi

That makes sense. I should rethink my dinner. I have a ton of fajita veggies and chicken breast, so I was going to make fajitas, but I'm sure the seasoning is a sodium killer. Maybe I'll switch to baked chicken and green beans. Thanks Kimi

I use Mrs. Dash Chipotle seasoning when I make fajitas - no sodium

I was up over 3lbs and today I'm just up .6lbs. I didn't work out today, was feeling kind of under the weather. Took a nap instead of working out and I feel a little better. We're having stir fry tonight, but I'm just having a tiny bit of (reduced sodium) soy sauce on mine.....maybe I'll use peanut sauce instead - I'll have to see which is the lesser sodium evil of the two. Anyhoo, other than not working out, I've been eating well. Although, I've been eating well (for the most part) and working out for the past 4 months and haven't really lost any weight. :ohwell:

Well, I pulled a loss.....as small of a loss as my scale will give me. But I'll take it! Finally worked out again today - took too much time off. The rest of this week is going to be tricky - going to a County Fair tomorrow (I hope!) and fried veggies are calling my name.....I only eat them once a year (and actually didn't get any last year) and I'm going to ENJOY them! Then Saturday we're staying at a friend's house all day/night which I'm sure will mean eating out at least 2x......Sunday it's the annual Clam Bake at my grandparent's house - LOTS of yummy food. We'll only be there for an hour or two and then we're driving the rest of the way to MD. I plan on packing healthy snacks for the drive for sure.

One of the perks of being a vegetarian is that there aren't a lot of options when eating out/at potlucks. Sometimes the only option I have is a salad - which, 90% of the time I have to order without meat :grumble:. Why can't restaurants make salads without meat on top? At least one!? Sorry, it's a little pet peeve of mine :happy:

Connie, I agree, healthy foods are expensive...have you seen those meals that you can make for less than five dollars a serving? There are some really decent ones available. Does hubby cook? Or, can he learn? That way, you wouldn't feel pressured to feed everyone quick.

Omettes are always a quick, healthy option with veggies
Homemade marinara and pasta is a great way to feed a family and freezes really well
I cook in bulk and use leftovers for lunches
Pot roast with veggies is really easy to make (crockpot), you can start it the night before

Is there any way we can offer you some support? Recipes? Or, anything?

Connie, here's an easy gourmet sandwich that I cheat with

Joesph's Pita (Small)
Pulled BBQ Pork (3 oz)
Top with cole slaw 2-3 Tbsp
1/4 oz shredded cheese
Top with a fresh jalepeno

Then, find a nice side to go with it (corn, beans, salad with guac, sour cream, cilantro & lime as dressing). You can buy the pulled pork at the grocery store - or - Famous Daves--if you must cheat. Otherwise, throw a pork roast in the crockpot with BBQ sauce and let it simmer all day.

What about the precooked chickens at the grocery store - or - Sam's club? Those are a healty lifesaver....make soup, quesadillas, etc.

Come on, brainstorm, make a shopping list for hubby and schedule of meals...You can do it!!