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I checked the nutrition facts of the barilla:

Healthy Harvest: Barilla 2oz, 1 cup

Calories 180 210
Total Fat 2 2
Sat fat 0
Trans fat 0
Poly Fat 1.5
Mono 0
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 0 25
Total carbs 41 38
Fiber 6 4
Sugar 0 2
Protein 7 10

Calcium 2%
Thiamin 35%
Niacin 15%
Iron 15%
Riboflavin 15%
Folate 40%


Barilla Plus is supposed to be a good source of protein, ALA Omega-3 and fiber...it's made with semolina, grain and legume flour blend (chickpeas, egg whites, spelt, barley, flaxseed, oat fiber, oats), durum flour niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrte, riboflavin, folic acid

I think your wheat pasta is pretty healthy; I just don't like the taste of wheat pasta and this was a good alternative for me. My girlfriend recommended it. Kids eat it without a problem

Kim

Okay maybe TMI-- but has anyone found with their work out and dieting that they actually poop a lot more and a lot healthier? I don't mind it at all. I LIKE being regular. And it may have something to do with the fact that I eat a LOT more fiber than I used to.

Also, glad to see that I am not the only one who didn't nec. wanna do the couch to 5k. I feel like any message board I look at, people are always reccomending it or whatever. And don't worry about not finishing after number 5. I kind of think that's the point. I don't think many people actually run again at 6, on their first day. Which is why you do it 3 times a week. So that hopefully by the second time you run until 6 or 7 and then the last time you can run through the whole thing. THEN you start week two. Longer time. You probably get through half of it, and then have to walk the rest. The next time you again get a bit further, etc. So definitely don't sell yourself short. I totally believe you can do it in 9 weeks.

But I myself am a bit more like accountant. I want to like running SO bad, but my SHINS. I have, instead, been trying to build up my endurance on the machines in the gym, and a friend gave the advice to build up your hamstrings, use a leg push machine and put your toes at the bottom of it so you are pushing with just your toes and not your whole foot. Apparently it's supposed to work the muscles that help you run. Also, he used to be a REALLY big guy and said, that he couldn't run without stopping after say---- 100 feet. He would just run then walk then run again when he could and walk. And he said after about two weeks he was able to run MUCH longer periods. He also ran every day. I know its good to give your body a break sometimes. What do the rest of youthink? Anyone who used to be a runner?

Also--- about the protein thing. I go WAY over every day. But I have heard that this is actually okay, it just means you are building your muscle up more. Diets that are higher in protein than in fat and carbs are usually alright, AS LONG as you are still taking in enough fat and carbs. You know--- like the atkins diet. It's so bad for you because your body isn't used to those nutrients etc. Or getting sugars. Etc.

For example yesterday I was over by 21 grams. It all came from the fish I ate last night. I had two servings, as it was all I ate and was within my calorie and fat intake. But brought me over by 21 grams. The day before was the same... because of the two bananas I had during the day. I could turn to something else, but I eat a banana before I work out.

Anyway this is really long and wordy (sorry).

From an article on protein:

"This is the crucial question for people on diets which are higher in protein than usual, as low-carb diets tend to be. In a review of the research, the National Academy of Sciences reported that the only known danger from high protein diets is for individuals with kidney disease. After careful study, they recommend that 10 percent to 35 percent of daily calories come from protein. They point out that increased protein could be helpful in treating obesity. There is also accumulating evidence that extra protein may help prevent osteoporosis.

Extra protein can be broken down into glucose in a process called gluconeogenesis. On low carb diets, this happens continually. One benefit of obtaining glucose from protein is that it is absorbed into the bloodstream very slowly, so it doesn’t cause a rapid blood sugar increase."

So basically extra protein in your diet is alright. NOT enough causes your body to break down the muscle to use that instead.

Another article talked mostly about cutting carbs, and the protein being 50 - 75 % of your daily intake. It's okay to sometimes go over.... even 21 grams is not THAT much in hindsight. Just comparative to what you eat for the rest of your diet. So if instead of eating that few hundred extra carbs I eat it in protein once in a while that is okay. As long as it doesnt go over more than 30 percent of your daily needs. At least that's what I can see. It's hard to find a good article as most of them are addressing diets like atkins.

So I'm a little confused when entering strength training. I just started today (I typically only do the eliptical and yoga) But I really wanna work on my arms, sowhen I put in my reps and such it doesn't give you how many calories you've burned, am I doing something wrong, is that just how it is? Help! Good for staying positive shamrock! We can only get better!

i failed today!!! i ate 2 tea cookies, had soda, ate at a japanese restaurant and had sour punch at the movies i also had a venti coffee with hazelnut creamer!!! omg:explode: i also havent been working out lately...i wish i had all you guys to pull me out of bed and workout...:sad:

Marian you didnt fail today....you came in here and admitted what you ate and put it on your food log...I say that is a great accomplishment....you go girl!!!! Im going to the gym tonight after school/work...and then I am trying to go dancing tonight (lets see if I can get the girls together)....will you be working out as well???

wow i can't believe how much positive energy everyone is sharing i don't doubt one bit about joining this group thanks you guys. I will definitely go to the gym tonight, but the dancing classes are always real full no space to dance. probably step in for a strength training class then do cardio afterwards.

So I'm a little confused when entering strength training. I just started today (I typically only do the eliptical and yoga) But I really wanna work on my arms, sowhen I put in my reps and such it doesn't give you how many calories you've burned, am I doing something wrong, is that just how it is? Help! Good for staying positive shamrock! We can only get better!

Because you basically dont burn THAT much with strength training unless you are doing a circut. The reason strength training is SO good is that eventually (though I have seen different arguments on this) you build muscle which makes it easier to burn fat. So for example, the stronger your legs are, the faster you run. Or, the slower you run, and the less your muscles hurt from doing it. It's like this giant math equation right? So you need the muscle to help burn the fat, the food to help supply the nutrients and energy that you need to be healthy so that you CAN burn fat, and the cardio to actually burn the fat.

So

Food + Cardio + Muscle= weightloss

And you cant SPOT train. Meaning-- you cant do crunches and think that just because you are getting stronger abs you will lose the fat there. You lose the most recent fat first. So if you just had a baby and gained a lot of belly weight-- that (by this theory) goes first. But usually its you gain bottom to top and lose top to bottom (or so I have been told).

Be patient. You aren't doing anything wrong.

Terrific! Thank you both of you! And by the way it is true about the wait in the belly first after having a baby, lol. I had a baby in February and I've lost the most in my waist! Again, thank you! And if anyone has some really good at home arm excercises, my upper arms and I thank you.

I'm so proud of myself! I did good and only ate what I planned out ahead of time when we went out to lunch today. I ignored the fried onion pieces they added to my plate. Plus, at work someone brought in donuts this morning and then there was a cake (it looked like carrot cake with cream cheese frosting... my favorite!!) later in the day (both for boss' day) - I didn't partake in either cause I knew I didn't need/want the calories/fat/sugar. I usually have a hard time saying no to things like that - I've had the attitude that if it's being offered, I should have some. But I'm learning!!!

-Tiff

Congrats!!! Good job, you have way more self control than I do, especially with donuts!! There were my biggest preggo crave food that totally stuck with me, however I don't think I've had one since March. Keep it up! I'm excited for Monday!

marianne - what kind of dog do you have?
I just started enjoying walking my dog. I have a puller, but I finally bought a harness for him and now, wow... pure pleasure to go for a walk - even with the double stroller :happy:

I have a boxer/pit and he's also a puller, a major one at that no kidding i feel like my arm will pop out sometimes. he has a collar and a harness and when we go on walks i have the retractable leash attached to him. at first he goes nuts but when he gets really tired he calms down alot. i know i have to train him but i dont have the patience and the money for training school. How old is yours? mines just turned 2.

Mine (Jake) is 4. I got him when I was 6 months pregnant with my first. I had grand ambitions of walking him everyday - LOL... then toward my 8th month of pregnancy, in the dead of winter he pulled me so hard I fell on my belly.
This past summer we walked 2 miles almost every day, he pulled and pulled and I have tendonitis in my elbow and would be in pain after the walk. My husband's work schedule changed a little this fall and he started traveling a lot so most of September I was off my exercise wagon. Anyway, long story short - I knew about the gentle leader but Jake could get out of that with a shake of his head. Cesar Milan recommended a harness for another puller - I decided to try it and WHAT A DIFFERENCE. Night and Day. Even my husband who is 6'1" and 230 pounds wasn't getting tugged all over the road.

BTW - King is a cutie!!

Oh my goodness i can't believe you fell on your belly!? thank god your baby is ok? yea the harness does no good for me i spoil him to much i guess. now that i think about it i think i have tendonitis..what are your symptoms of such...wow..2 miles good job..you shoud continue with that. i dont even know how far we walk i just know how long...i think its about 2 miles but im afraid to walk him too long he always looks like he'll dehydrate of something. anyway thanks for the compliment on my kingston
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We just got a boxer puppy a few weeks ago. Her name is MOJO... she is so cute and so sweet. What a great pet.

These aren't the healthiest things ever..but they are yummy! it says a serving is 3 pancakes. I made these last weekend and I just ate 1.5 pancakes and half the syrup it calls for so it was only 250ish calories. I also had a glass of skim milk with it and an apple, sliced.

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 2/3 cup minced peeled apple
* 1/4 cup raisins
* 2/3 cup buttermilk
* 1 egg, separated
* 2 teaspoons butter, melted
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
* SYRUP:
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 2/3 cup apple cider or juice
* 1 cinnamon stick (1-1/2 inches)
* Dash ground nutmeg
* Additional butter, optional

Directions

* In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in apple and raisins. Combine the buttermilk, egg yolk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
* Pour batter by heaping 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is lightly browned.
* Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cider until smooth; add cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard cinnamon stick. Stir nutmeg into syrup. Serve pancakes with warm syrup and additional butter if desired. Yield: 6 pancakes (2/3 cup syrup).

Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes with 1/3 cup syrup (prepared with reduced-fat butter; calculated without additional butter) equals 492 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 116 mg cholesterol, 605 mg sodium, 101 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Hi Everyone!
LOL- Ya'll are so fast at this, I cant keep up :laugh:

Just wanted to check in and say hello. Things are going great:) Where's Ian been? I got to admit for the past 3 days I havent been exercising, its been raining non stop here in TN. I need to get my rear in gear. Oh also, working 3rd shifts makes it a little harder on me to get in my exercise. However I will not give up!

I need all of you to say: JEANNIE- SNAP OUT OF IT! I need the support PLEASE!

Thank You! Talk to ya'll later. Keep up the good work!

I've been trying to get more fiber in my diet being that I know I wasn't getting enough. So, that and the fact that I've not been eating fast food all week and trying to reign in snacking - has helped me to lose the last couple weeks in spite of not exercising much.

Great sources of fiber are blueberries and raspberries...I like to it them with a deep chocolate vita-top muffin which also has 5 or 6 gms of fiber and only 100 cal per muffin...that's usually a good night-time snack for me...I mean, super chocolatey yummy.

They stop me from eating the kids foods that they get to indulge in. I quit buying pop a long time ago and now I have stopped buying chips.

If you can, exercising will help with stress. So, even if you do just 10 minutes, you release endorphins that can help relieve stress. I know, easier said than done.

Did anyone see the ad the food companies put out about the taxes on pop, juices and snack items? The ad says that it's difficult to feed a family without extra taxes put on those items....I was thinking like who needs that crap anyway...you shouldn't be buying it regardless.

Kim

Here is a website that I found posted on MFP for measuring oneself:

http://www.gain-weight-muscle-fast.com/body-tape-measurements.html

The only thing it doesn't include is abdomen: which should be measured under 1" under belly button

Kim

Thanks! I'll definitely be using this. I don't want to get discouraged for not losing weight if I'm losing inches..since muscle does weigh more than weight. Plus, I want to know my progress

I just printed this out....yummy...do you think you could do this in a crock pot