40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

I just got chard at the farmer's market yesterday and am planning to saute mine with a little EVOO, garlic, onions and red pepper flakes; it will be a side to my bun-less burger and probably some roasted potatoes (sweet and white).

Please post the recipe for "mashed cauliflower"....I would like to try it.

Are they prepared just as mashed potatoes are? I would love to try to pass them off to my family.:bigsmile:

Yes, I take a head of cauliflower, break it up and steam until tender. Put in a food processor (or blender) and add whatever liquid (milk, cream, broth) and seasonings as you would in making mashed potatoes. I usually go with milk,salt, pepper, garlic, and some parmesan.

Another option is pulse the cauliflower (and not puree it) so it's like couscous. I think it's referred to as cauliflower rice. This can be used to make cauliflower crust pizza (which you can search for on MFP, there's a good recipe here).

And, besides talking about food, I did finish week 3 of Insanity.

Big thing for me is that I weighed in on Saturday at my lowest weight as an adult (so last 26 years). I've always been overweight (usually by about 20 lbs, but ballooned up over the last few years) and have been at losing weight for the last 11 months (joined MFP 10 months ago). At my highest weight, was probably over 220 lbs (my MFP starting weight was 214 lbs) and now down to 165 lbs.

Thanks for the recipe tips - I'll have to try them, first....and then pass them onto my nanny (since she does all the cooking during the week). I hope I remember this after hawaii...'cause I won't be in the kitchen before that time!

Today is my last work-out before I go....I simply have TOO MANY MEETINGs tomorrow. And, I feel like crap because of the incredible orgy of junk food I ate during oscar night (an annual tradition). Funny how BADLY my mind wanted all this stuff (i.e. tradition!), but my body 100% rebelled. I was chewing TUMS through the night like nobody's business. It was TERRIBLE.

Anyway, have a good day, all - get your exercise in and eat your calories!

Hi All! My name is Brenda and I'm a homeschooling mom to 3 beautiful kids plus a son who is 21...and wife to the love of my life, Shawn. We live in beautiful northeastern PA. I'm working on 2 doctorates--natural medicine and naturopathy.

I'm currently working out using TurboFire and I LOVE IT!!! I've also been doing a green juice fast off and on for the past 3 weeks. I've lost 8 pounds and feel pretty good!

I'm hoping to get to know you all through this message board. Have a great day everyone! :-)

Would you mind sharing green juice fast recipe...I can not loose these 5 freaking pounds!!

Hiya cool kidZ,

Have been around, just not enough time to post.
Congrats on all the great accomplishments - weight loss, workouts, etc.
My running is going well. Didn't get my long run in this weekend though as I had to head out of town.
We got a major snowfall last night. Was supposed to be at work early, but got stuck in the driveway, so had to shovel my way out.
After work, I did a 7 mile treadmill run - felt great! Came home and shoveled some more. Called to have the driveway plowed out but the plow truck broke down. So, am hoping tomorrow it will get done.

All the recipe ideas sound great. I love all that stuff and do roast my veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, beets, asparagus, carrots, onions, yams, etc. You name it, I probably roast it. lol.

Swiss chard is something I was raised on - LOVE IT!

Anyone hear from Chris? Not like him to be away from the boards so long. Guess it must be LOVE

Beeps - have a great time in Hawaii!! :flowerforyou:
titusclan - welcome! You sound like a busy, but very motivated young lady. Would love to know more about your green juice fast. Sounds...interesting. :flowerforyou:

Keep up the great work!!:flowerforyou:

I have managed to lose 4 pounds so far weather has been beatiful in ohio so doubling up on my walks. I am about treadmilled out I have been thinking aboutgetting the Ifit module for my treadmill. I have to work 6 straight days so that might cut into my work out ability<usually off monday and friday>

Hi everyone...can I join the club??

I live near columbus in Pataskala

WHOO HOO.....in the 60s today !!!! Can't believe this for Ohio.

:flowerforyou: LadyPersia, it appears that most of the country is experiencing warmer than normal temps. But then, there is all that snow out west. Yesterday, in Ohio, it was so nice. In the 60s. This morning it is back to being chilly.

So far, I have not missed an exercise class. But, the week isn't over. I really want to make it to all the classes. I think that is the only way I will be able to lose anymore weight.

:flowerforyou: Happy Monday Annette, nope I haven't tried the mashed cauliflower yet. I know that I should. But then, I have been trying to stay away from potatoes and any meal where they usually are served. Do you have any info on sing? I can't even find him in my friends list.

Wow, you got me thinking about my ideal weight. I know that it is lower than I am at this time. I am also having a time losing. One reason is that I blow it on the weekends. But, I have upped my exercising. I am hoping that will do the trick.

Hi All,

Am always amazed at how much I've missed when I am away from the boards for a day or two.

Annette, so nice to see you back!! I know you're busy, just happy that you pop in when you do have time.

Umpire - I am seriously thinking of starting up P90X again. It's amazing how you can work your muscles. I do strength training 3x week even when I was doing P90X and I still hurt after those workouts. Rarely hurt when I do to the gym, so I know I'm working different muscles when doing it. Just need to gear myself up to getting up earlier every morning again. Every day, I tell myself "tomorrow" and it hasn't happened yet. Tomorrow.

Did my long run on the weekend. It was cold, windy and blowing snow. Crazy weather to be out running in, but Sunday was calling for even colder weather so, out the door I went. My son came out to check on me (I run out on the highway - out 9miles and then back). I was at about mile 8 when he came. His words "you're crazy mom, crazy!" He could see me from a distance, so that's good. In the stormy weather, that is a concern of mine. Had other vehicles stop to ask if I was okay. One guy thought my vehicle or snow machine had broken down and I was "running" for help. :laugh: Told him I was okay, but I'm sure he thought I was nuts to be out there for "fun".
I had been struggling with my long runs and that one was the best one so far. :happy:

Today I did some strength training and did a quick 3 mile run. Hoping I can get a run in tomorrow - not too sure.

Have a great night all. :flowerforyou:

Silvana

Umpire, your weight gain may just be muscle. Therefore you will look better. Congrats.

Trust me, I am not worried about it - I posted it to hopefully give encouragement for those people who are stressing over a gain. Not all gains are considered equally. How you feel, look and how well your clothes fit is a much better gauge.

I have had myriad people ask me lately if I am losing again. I am not and even gained this week so all is great!

Good morning! It's' a cloudy/drizzly day in Maui, today, so we'll let the kids have a tv morning and I'll catch up on mfp!

It's been a great vacation....lots of swimming and snorkelling. Some walking. NO SCHEDULED EXERCISE - which was my goal....just to kick it with the family.

And, although I've been eating fish and greens, everyday, I've also enjoyed liquor and snacks. I'll deal with it when I get home - for now, I'm just allowing myself some FUN!