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slightingscale.... You are AWSOME! You have been amazing at keeping this thing organized! THANKS!

HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP :huh:
I am having a issue with my sugars...Im so confused... On my daily intake it says I can only have 24 a day but all my days I have went OVER by 25 or more. I am not eating alot of simple sugar ( i didnt think) but like this morining I had a bowl of instant oatmeal and then some coffee with alittle creamer in it. I am already at 20 and only have 4 sugars left for the day. How do I eat only 4 more sugars today? I dont have any medical issues where I need to watch my sugar but I thought I might lose weight faster if I did. I need HELP. How many should I really have and what type of food can I eat that will be sugar,protien,carb and sodium friendly? HELP!

Cryslynn1980 ... not sure what kind of oatmeal you are eating but I think instant oatmeal has a lot more suger in it than regular plain oats or the steel cut oats ... you might want to consider changing brands if that is your regular breakfast

Sorry not trying to sell anything just to let everyone know! Just excited because I think I found something that works for me and that can help me get off my plateau!!!! yea me!!!

slightingscale.... You are AWSOME! You have been amazing at keeping this thing organized! THANKS!

HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP :huh:
I am having a issue with my sugars...

Cryslynn, you're a sweetheart! Thanks for the nice note.

I have a Glycemic Index (GI) book that has helped me a lot in avoiding extra sugars. The premise is, that our bodies assimilate various sugars differently. You may want to check it out at the library.

I agree that instant cereals have much more sugar in them than the old-fashioned types where you get to control the amount of sugar that you add after cooking. Also, when I have sugar in the a.m. I get hungier faster. Does that happen to you, too?

today was the first day I had the instant oatmeal (thought Id try something different) I did get extremley hungry in a short period of time. I dont think I will be trying that again. I have reg plain oatmeal and will try that next time. Thanks guys for your help. :0) I managed toend the day at I think-14 sugars which is better than the -25 I have been doing...lol

slightingscale, I roared when you said that your fat gets mushy before it leaves. I thought I was the only one!!! I swear it feels mushy and then - bam! - I have a great weight loss! :laugh:

Verda, thank you so much for cheering me on! I know I have a long road, but it has to start somewhere!

I did very well on the veggie challenge today. :bigsmile:

Your welcome and GOOD JOB again today!! Yes we all have to have a start to have a finish!!! I am your cheerleader and I truly am rooting for you!!!
Verda

Well F'rs how was your Saturday? Must be busy because you have NOT posted? We are to post at least every other day, it helps keep us more accountable plus we miss the blabbing!!!! My day was super busy, I took the day off from fitness (done my 6 days) and used cleaning my house and then shampooing my upstairs carpets as exercise(will do the lower half tomorrow)! I had to have been burning some cals while I shampooed cuz I was sweatin! Ate JUNK again today as I passed through the kitchen I would grab some cashews, or a cookie, pineapple (which wasn't bad), peanut brittle, even a candy bar for goodness sake! What in the heck am I doing??? I had such high calories that I could not even eat tonite! How rediculous is that???? My day WILL be better tomorrow because I am planning my food intake!!! Miss ya and I hope your day was LOT"S better than mine! The only thing good about my day is I have the cleanest upstairs in my area! LOL
Verda

I have pneumonia. :sick: :sad: The docs at the hospital said I could keep going on my regular routine, just to take it easy and stop if I feel tightness in my chest. I am on oodles of meds and steroids. I am going to try to keep going with good eating and exercising as much as I can. I am very depressed but I have to be positive - at least I am not in the hospital.

Today was amazing, I was kinda of suprised thought with how few people got on and posted today....

I logged all my food which was really easy

I had my first mixer (party) today! It was so much fun! I set up a table that had a bunch of health and fitness products, a 5lb blob of fat, and before and after pictures of people that saw amazing results from the products! I had 8 people at my house and everyone after a hour wanted to buy something! yea me!

Well hello again everyone! I have not been on in a few days because I had to go to the hospital with my youngest son. He is fine for now. He had an endoscope sent down his airways and into his lungs to check for something that may be blocking it, then they put a probe in his stomach that was connected to a monitor on the outside of him. He was in all day thursday and friday. We will get the results sometime this week. Since I was there, I had to eat take out and hospital food so I have no idea what my calorie intake was and I didnt get to log my food either so I will have to play make up this week. I did drink water though so thats a start...

Oh no! I hope your son gets better!! Keep us posted, k??

I've totally fallen off the wagon this week! cry =( Yesterday was my day off, and I was going to do the Shred and walk my dog for 45 minutes, but that never happened. Instead, I slept til noon and my neighbor came over and we baked cookies and watched movies all day... and had about half the cookies we baked >.<

I'm stronger than the cookies tho! I refuse to eat any more!!

Alright, heres the recipe for my favorite dinner: Baked chicken Parmesan with a side of loaded mashed potatoes.

Parmesan:
Ingredients:
4 (8oz) chicken breast halves, sliced in half
3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter, melted
3/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
1 cup marinara

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt butter in another. Lightly brush butter onto chicken, then dip into the breadcrumb mixture.
3. Repeat for the remaining pieces and place on baking sheet. Lightly spray chicken with cooking oil, and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Turn chicken over and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven.
5. Spoon marinara over chicken and top with cheese.
6. Bake another 5 minutes, then let cool.

Makes 8 servings
Calories: 231

Loaded Potatoes:
Ingredients:
3 oz cubed red potatoes (about 1-2 small) not peeled
1 1/2 tbsp fat free sour cream
1 tbsp fat free non-dairy liquid creamer
1 slice fat free American cheese
1 tbsp real bacon bits
1 tsp chopped chives
dash of salt

Directions:
1. Place potatoes in a medium microwave safe bowl with 2 tbsp water. Cover and microwave for 6 minutes, until very tender.
2. Once bowl cools, drain the water. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and set medium bowl aside for later.
3. Add creamer, sour cream, and salt. Using a potato masher or fork, mash until completed blended. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper. Place mixture in the medium bowl.
4. Lay cheese over top and microwave about 30 seconds, until cheese has melted. Top with bacon bits and chives.

Makes 1 serving
Calores: 181
Fat: 2g
Sodium: 748mg
Carbs: 28g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 13.5g

Well hello again everyone! I have not been on in a few days because I had to go to the hospital with my youngest son. He is fine for now. He had an endoscope sent down his airways and into his lungs to check for something that may be blocking it, then they put a probe in his stomach that was connected to a monitor on the outside of him. He was in all day thursday and friday. We will get the results sometime this week. Since I was there, I had to eat take out and hospital food so I have no idea what my calorie intake was and I didnt get to log my food either so I will have to play make up this week. I did drink water though so thats a start...

School is finally out! YAY! I have 3 1/2 wks until spring starts, so I will take advantage of my extra time to catch up to my challenge on here. I hope this weigh in I will have lost at least the 1/2 lb that I gained. I got to finally wrap all the Christmas presents and half-way clean my house today. I will get to finish tomorrow. Its already almost mid-night so I wont get to exercise tonight but I will make more time tomorrow.

Great job to everyone who was able to complete the daily challenges, I will re-do them this upcoming week with the new ones since I missed them.

I am sooooo sorry to hear this of your son! I have prayed that this is NOTHING serious or life threatening! I do not think there is anything worse than feeling helpless at helping our child! You are being thought of and here comes a hug for comfort!!! We try to do the best we can and that my dear is what you are doing! Hugs, Verda

Verda, your home's in Montana? Do you wear a bandana? SORRY - I had to (you know, the musician in me and all).
OK, this is not my recipe. It's actually from a friend in the 300+ group who happens to be a CHEF. :noway: Yes, a chef. This recipe rocks!!!

Chef Jeremy's Mexican Turkey Skillet Casserole

1/2 cup whole-wheat elbow macaroni
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb Ground Turkey extra lean
1 tsp salt
1 Tbls chili powder
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1.5 cups diced yellow onion
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup canned corn, no salt added, drained
4(8in) whole wheat tortillas
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream

Preheat the oven to 300F(150C).
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

While the pasta cooks, heat in an 8in skillet (that has been coated with cooking spray) the oil over medium heat. Add turkey and cook @ 15min until turkey breaks into crumbles and browns.

Add salt, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne (if using). Stir well to incorporate spices.

Add onion and continue to cook 4-6mins. until onion begins to soften. Add tomatoes with the juice and the corn, cover and cook for 5mins.

Wrap tortillas in foil and bake for 12 mins.
Each person gets one tortilla, 1Tbls of sour cream and 1 cup of the "taco" Mixture.

calories: 319.06 Protein: 37.19 Total Fat: 6.00 Sat Fat: .78 Choles.: 65 Sod.: 10.34 Fiber: 14.31

Today was amazing, I was kinda of suprised thought with how few people got on and posted today....

I logged all my food which was really easy

I had my first mixer (party) today! It was so much fun! I set up a table that had a bunch of health and fitness products, a 5lb blob of fat, and before and after pictures of people that saw amazing results from the products! I had 8 people at my house and everyone after a hour wanted to buy something! yea me!

Good job on logging and I hope your week goes well! As for the Advocare, I will wait to hear your reports! I read on it's scams and it's ripp off reports on the web, sounds scary!! Best wishes!

Ya I read those too, most of them sound like people who get upset about anything and everything! I am not one that breaks routine very often so I think that if I feel comfortable with it, its ok! Thank you for being one of the vertebrae in this groups spine! With out you we would all fall apart, same with Susan and everyone else! We can all do this!