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I got Hit on at the gym... AFTER my work out!
Last night I was at the gym and totally got hit on AFTER my work out by a very attractive guy! Now, I still have quite a ways to go from hitting my goal, plus I'm not one of those girls that gets super primped for the gym either... I come in sweats, no make up, and my hair in a ponytail... I also sweat like a man, Even…
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ODD way to burn a few extra calories! What are yours?
Since I have an office job, I do a good deal of sitting! I decided I could sneak in a few extra calories burned by bringing in one of those little bike pedal things that you can put under your desk... I definitely am a little embarrassed about it, and kind of feel like a little kid on a tricycle at work... and I don't…
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Breakfast Bowls 184 Calories!
While I'm not a huge breakfast person, I love Burger King's Breakfast bowls! ... But then I checked the nutritional information... :( 540 Calories, 42 g fat, 375 MG Cholesterol, and 1020 MG Sodium.m the only saving grace was 24g protein... So... I made my own! Ingredients: 2 slices of turkey Bacon (I used Oscar Meyer since…
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What is on your Christmas List?
If you could get whatever you wanted for Christmas, what would it be? (Something tangible like a vacation or an item, not like world peace or something that we would all like but can't "get") For me it would be a trip to Europe!... Which my family is totally going on in January!!!! Yes I have to pay for my own trip, but I…
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Very frustrated this morning :(
Just a small vent session this morning... I just found out a little over a week ago, that I will be able to go to Europe for a cruise mid-January, which I'm EXTREMELY excited about... But I've been working out and dieting like a maniac all week, and don't feel any smaller... Not to mention... While I'm working out for just…
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Smart People that say Dumb things
I was just talking on the phone with my sister last night... The girl has a well above average I.Q. But she says some of the dumbest things I've ever heard!. She is a Travel agent and was taking some of her company reps out for lunch while they were visiting, They asked where they were going and she said, "Its a…
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What's the weirdest dream that you've ever had?
I'm sure that this isn't the weirdest, But last night I dreamed that My Grandma showed up to church Butt Naked because she thought it would be more comfortable. I generally have super powers and have to save the world from destruction in my dreams though. lol My favorite ex-boss said that she had a dream that I tried to…
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Spicy Honey Mustard Shrimp over Rice, all for 400 calories!
Hey Guys! Since I was fighting the urge to not go out to dinner last night and devour 1000+ calories so I decided to be a little creative in the kitchen... It was a yummy dinner I will definitely keep on file, and was only 400 calories :) Spicy Honey Mustard Shrimp Over Rice: Ingredients: -6 oz frozen pre-cooked medium…
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Weird Food combinations that you Love!
What are some of the weirdest food combinations that you love to eat? This morning I put Mustard on my Eggs instead of Salsa or Ketchup and it was the best eggs I've ever had!. I know that it is more common in Asian cultures... but I also LOVE peanut butter chicken. It seems like such an unlikely pair... What are some of…
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What's for dinner tonight?
I'm starving and not sure what I should have... I'm thinking possibly honey mustard glazed shrimp over rice... but then I just saw this awesome looking baked zucchini fries recipe that sounds really good... What are you guys having for dinner tonight? (Under 500 calories please :)
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Fall Harvest Soup! Zero Points Plus Points!
Hey Guys! I love fall, and part of the reason I love fall is all warm soup! I just came up with this new fall favorite last night... and the best news is... for all of your weight watchers points plus people, it is zero points! I Ingredients: 1 medium Butternut Squash cut in half, with the 'guts' scraped out. (If you like…
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The Biggest Loser 10K Tuesdays!
I LOVE the Biggest Loser! it is so motivating and inspiring... But I would also get depressed because I wasn't seeing that kind of difference in me, and while it is not healthy to loose 20lbs a week like they do on TBL Lets use it to stay motivated! Instead of sitting on the couch eating ice cream and potato chips while…
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Back in the Saddle Again
Hey MFP! I have been off the wagon for a couple of months, and am now hauling my widened butt back on. I don't want to even weigh myself to see how much weight I've gained back until I've given it at least a month eating super healthy and working our for 2 hrs a day, so I don't be depressed and want to just say screw it…
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Feta, Spinach, and Gouda Laughing cow Alfredo Chicken
Laughing cow cheese has been my new favorite thing! So have decided to play around in the kitchen with it to make some of my cheesy favorites a little healthier :) Came up with this one last night. Hope you enjoy! Feta, Spinach, and Gouda Alfredo Chicken: Ingredients: 2 TBS light 50 calorie butter 2 TBS flour to thicken 3…
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fiber-tastic blueberry Crisp
Just made this last night for some friends coming over tonight... tried just a bite and it was great! Ingredients: 2 cups fiber one origonal bran cereal 3 cups fresh blueberries 3/4 Cup splenda a liberal shaking of cinnamon (I jused probably about 2 tbs about 2 tbs of lemon juice 1 tbs 45 calorie vegetable oil buttery…
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To snack or not to snack... that is the question
Hello MFP World! I have fallen off of the wagon :( I haven't even weighed myself in probably a month... (and am afraid I've probably put about 10 lbs back on :/ ) I refuse to weigh myself again until the end of the month so I will hopefully have time to take it off... so I won't be depressed, say what the heck, I can't win…
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MOST EMBARRASING MOMENTS!!!
I need some entertainment on this l-o-n-g afternoon... Lets swap Most Embarrassing Moments stories and see who has the best one? There are a lot for me...l but the one I keep going back to is when I was about 13 years old, My family and I had just went for Chinese food and then shopping... bad bad idea... One should never…
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NSV - I can RUN!!!
I have always hated running... and was always the fat kid, so thus... have never really ran before... this morning with walking with my ladies that we have all decided this is the summer for change have decided to do our own version of couch to 5K... I RAN 8 blocks this morning!!! I'm sooo happy! I'm sure that seems like…
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Creamy Hearty Potato soup!
Hearty Creamy Potato Soup Just made this tonight and it was AMAZING! Really filling, and feels soo guilty but its not :) Ingredients: 2tbs light butter 2 tbs all purpose flour 2 cups chopped celery 1 large chopped yellow onion 6 cloves garlic chopped 6 cups fat free 33% less sodium swanson chicken broth 2 cups 2 % milk 4…
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10 Minute Tuna Noodle Casserole! - 415 Calories per serving
I absolutely LOVE tuna noodle casserole! But I havnen't had it in forever... plus it was never so good on the wasteline... Playing around in the kitchen on my lunch break this afternoon and made this awesome lunch! And I like it better than the origional :) , and it is soooo much healthier for you! Ingredients: 2 oz Whole…
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Memorial Day to Labor Day Challenge!!! Who's with me!
I'm tired of being at this plateau! And It hasn't helped that I've been a lazy bum since mothers day, have eaten junk and barely worked out for three works... I'm pretty sure I've put back on 10 of the 30 pounds I've lost, in that short of time because I knew there was another holiday coming up that I was going to cheat…
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Each town has them! Here's mine!
Seem like each town has at least one person that dances to their own beat... here's our http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=616420&sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4dcc9aa3ad91e868,1 We also have the old running guy, and the crazy hat lady... What are some of the ones that you have in your home town?
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Pet Peeve of the the Day...
I hate it when someone keeps texting you yet has absolutely NOTHING to say! They start out the conversation by... "hey"... that is it... then you are the only that ever provides any substance to the conversation... you ask ALL the questions and are racking your brain trying to think of anything to say... and they only…
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Who Do you want to win the Biggest Loser Season 11
Just curious what everyone thinks... The only 2 that I was REALLY rooting for were Courtney and Sarah, but since they are both gone, and poor little Austin went home last night... I jguess I'm rooting for Irene... Who are you guys rooting for? who do you think will win the at home prize? I'll bet its Moses. :)
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Celery is making my tongue NUMB... is this normal?
Raw celery has always made my tongue feel numb, which is why i rarely eat raw celery... cooked celery like in soups generall doesn't bother me though... but for lunch I had 2 bowl of pepperoni soup, which I had put a LOT of celery in... and 2 hours later my tongue is still numb and my whole mouth is a little tingly... I…
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FULL plate of Cheesy Shrimp Fajitas for under 500 Calories!
Hungry for Mexican, but it's not doing anything for your waste line? Try these, I made them last night and they were amazing and ready in about 20 minutes! Plus had TONS of fiber and protein! Ingredients: 1/4 Yellow Onion Chopped 1 large red bell pepper chopped 3 cloves of garlic chopped 1 small package of Port Side Salad…
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HELP! - Heart Rate Monitors!
So I've finally decided to go ahead and bite the bullet and get a heart rate monitor! :) ... I've been told Polar is the best to get and one with the chest strap...? I was looking on ebay and it looks like I can get a RS 300X for $119 including shipping...…
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Ever wish people would think before they speak sometimes?
Maybe I'm just cranky right now so overly sensitive, I don't know... but i"m so tired of being treated like a different species because I'm fat! Yes, I'm overweight, I know this, so does everyone else it's not a secret you can see that. But I'm in the 200's not in the 500's here, I'm not turn your head and stare obese or…
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Why do people feel the need to comment?
I went out to dinner the other night with some friends... and maybe its just me, but it seems like everyone pays more attention to what the fat girl decides to eat... I had looked up the caloric information online beforehand, and stated that it was only like 800 calories... which for a meal out is pretty reasonable…
