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Okay... I think I figured out my treat... If I can get the scale in the 130's for several days in a row, I'm going lingerie shopping!! Of course, maybe that's more of a treat for my husband?!?! :blushing:

If you're avoiding artificial sweetners (I do), a good yogurt parfait option is: - 1/2 c. frozen strawberries, thawed - 1/2 c. frozen peaches, thawed - 1/4 c. nonfat Greek yogurt - 2 T. Kashi Go Lean Crunch 118 calories, 22 carbs, 1 fat, 6 protein, 4 fiber Or, for real sugar, look for cookie "thins." Safeway has some out,…

Brilliant idea!!! And what a cute top - definitely perfect for holiday parties!! Hmm... I'll have to think of a good treat for myself. I'll let you know what it is. I think a good mini-goal for me will be to get in the 130's for three or four days in a row (my weight fluctuates so severely, I can't trust just hitting a…

1. 143 2. 1 pound GAIN - argh!!! 3. NSV: well, at least my measurements didn't increase. And two of my cardio days this past week didn't totally kill me... I think I'm finally gaining some endurance. 4. Goal: Get my strength training in!!! I've missed abs for three weeks and legs for two weeks. Seriously unacceptable. I…

There had been a lot of chatter on the other topics that it was difficult to find time to eat well AND get in the exercise we need. I heard mention of meal plans, shopping lists, things like that. Can anyone chime in with what they are trying, and that's working for them? I've been VERY challenged with dinners lately,…

I'm with you, ibculverized! I've had a rough two weeks, too. I finally saw a bit of a drop this morning, which was the encouragement I needed. I try not to obsess about what it says, and concentrate on how my clothes fit and the changes I seeing in the mirror (at least, I think I'm seeing changes!). And of course, knowing…

Well, no change from last week, but at least not a gain! 1. 142.0 2. 0 3. Hmmm... well, my arms are looking pretty darned good from being back to lifting. 4. Goal - get the rest of my bod to follow suit with my arms!!! Hoping for a 1 lb drop. So far hoping hasn't worked, though... so will need to develop a PLAN. 5. Weight…

Sounds delicious! I love the idea of adding curry pastes to the dressing - what a flavor punch!

Ditto on no loss for a week or two (gained, actually!). Not sure what it is, but it was like my body freaked out and held on to everything it could. Eventually it relented, though, and the scale started to move in the proper direction. This is the pep talk my husband gives me: We are doing all the right things. We are…

Oooh... that looks really good! Did you do the thing about boiling the zucchini for 1 minute? That sounds like an extra step I'd like to avoid, if it's not really necessary...

CW: 142.0 Up 0.4 from last week (but I didn't really believe the 1.8 drop last week, anyway) 7 lbs to go - that's only 1/2 lb per week! NSV: The "fat shorts" I was forced to buy last summer are feeling a little loose... and both hip and waist measurements are down from last check ten days ago. Woo hoo! Goals: keep up the…

Heavy lifting is the BEST, if your body can handle it without breaking, of course. I figure, I'm going to be sore anyway, so why not lift as much as I possibly can?? Pain is pain, and whether you're going for "toning" or going for "gaining" (lean muscle, that is), pretty much it allllll hurts the same. Might as well pack…

It's definitely for the whole family, and THEN some! I'd reduce the spinach to a mere pound... I think that would be plenty :-)

Steffani's post inspired me! We had a breakfast potluck at work today, and were trying to keep things on the healthy side. So with a base of spinach and eggs, I cobbled together a few other recipes I found to creat this. Folks loved it, but it was a bit too heavy on the spinach, IMO. Breakfast Casserole 5 eggs 2 c. egg…

Okay, I know you said you're sick of water with added flavors, but have you tried adding a piece of candied ginger? It was suggested to me, but I'm afraid I'd eat the whole package of ginger :-) Although perhaps in club soda it might be like ginger beer...??

Hi all! Yep, I had a disastrous Saturday, as anticipated. Ate too many calories, and my only "exercise" was walking around and shopping! So when I logged in on Sunday to complete my disastrous diary for Saturday, my head was hung pretty low. But guess what?! As soon as I got on the site, there it was... My food diary for…

Okay, I'll admit this one is not for for the timid palette. I cobbled it together because of some home-grown ingredients that were given to me. Cabbage & Butternut Squash Pasta with Goat Cheese Serves 4 400g onion, sliced thin (about 1 large) 4 cloves garlic, minced 400g of cabbage, finely shredded (about 1/4 head) 400g…

Capellini alla Checca - 1 serving, can easily be doubled, tripled, etc. This is my go-to meal when I don't have (much) time to cook dinner. My only requirement has been FRESH basil. If you find a good cheat, though, I'd love to hear it! The longest part of putting this together is waiting for the pasta water to boil. 1.5…

Greek Salad Okay, this one is more chopping than the last one, but soooo yummy. 4 cups chopped romaine Sliced red onion to taste, about 2 T. 8 Kalamata olives, chopped (or not!) (Costco has huge jars of these, nice and cheap!) 1/4 cup (34g) crumbled reduced fat feta cheese (Athenos is my current favorite) 2 medium…

On to lunch! I've been into taking salads to work lately, which I prepare the night before (I am NOT a morning person). I layer the ingredients in a 5 c. size Rubbermaid container and tuck in a separate little container of salad dressing in the corner. Everything seems to stay good and crispy! Southwestern Salad The…

Let's start with breakfast! Ever few weekends I make up a batch of these for the freezer. It makes eating a healthy, satisfying breakfast quick and easy. I've never been one to be satisfied by cereal, unfortunately. I need my ham and eggs! Breakfast Burritos - make ahead Makes 16 Burritos 8 Large eggs 1 c Egg substitute or…

Steffani - thanks for starting this thread! We have to remember that not all days can be "good" days; sometimes we need a break. As far as meal planning, maybe we should start another thread to share tips and tricks for pre-planning throughout the week? And maybe another for recipes? Although there are other groups already…

Everyone is doing so well! And even if you didn't lose (or happened to gain), don't stress it. Just keep on keepin' on... we're doing the right thing, one day at a time!! My first couple of weeks back to working out and counting calories saw a gain, but about 2-3 weeks later, whamo - I'm seeing the signs of success. 1. CW:…

Hi! Mary Ann here - and I'm a turtle, too... I didn't get into this body quickly, so I'm trying to remember I won't get out of it that quickly, either. But hey, so far, so good! I'm starting from an awesome place, really - 5'11" and about 144 lbs (142 yesterday, but alas!). I'm really hoping to concentrate on…

Fresh herbs! It needs them, it sounds like. Heck, dry are fine, too. I would hit the veggies with some oregano and basil, and I know my husband would insist on extra garlic. Or maybe stir the herbs into the ricotta? Top with some fresh parsley? I love herbs - adds a lot of great flavors and free on the calorie count (more…

Cross-posted from my entry under "200-250 calorie [Meal] Recipes": Breakfast Burritos - make ahead Makes 16 Burritos 8 Large eggs 1 c Egg substitute or egg whites 1/4 c Nonfat milk (75g) 1/2 bag (~380g) Frozen Potatoes O'Brien 4 oz. Lean boneless ham 1 1/4 c 2% Milk Reduced Fat Mexican Four Cheese Blend 16 Low Carb/HIgh…

Southwestern Salad The oregano and ancho chili really pack in the flavor! 4 cups torn romaine lettuce 1/3 cup fresh salsa (such as Safeway Signature Salsa Cafe - Salsa Fresca Mild) 1/2 can black beans (such as S&W Premium) 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed Dressing: 1 T nonfat plain Greek yogurt Lime juice to taste (about a…