tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33622820177116930882024-02-19T03:49:39.393-07:00One Potata Two PotataThree Potata Four Five Potata Six Potata Seven Potata NO MORE! This is my journal to skinnyland! I will chronicle the ups the downs and the funny!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-40878054320691294592011-04-01T08:19:00.000-06:002011-04-01T08:19:51.945-06:00Weigh in<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPtdcO6QFt-O5Z4zNGegDEnjMA9lY0_aVVPigBVAMpwJGpSSif8wAdbzzkh1NCmfZQFJiyfRMR3smWzucBs5LhyEV_2cf9q-OI1qsxY0qOaIUOK2VWyD4XEC4mSve_s3QbnOO1A49xykf/s1600/14277-Sad_butterfly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPtdcO6QFt-O5Z4zNGegDEnjMA9lY0_aVVPigBVAMpwJGpSSif8wAdbzzkh1NCmfZQFJiyfRMR3smWzucBs5LhyEV_2cf9q-OI1qsxY0qOaIUOK2VWyD4XEC4mSve_s3QbnOO1A49xykf/s320/14277-Sad_butterfly.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I gained 6oz this week. Starting to feel like its not in me to lose. I know I deserve the gain because I did not do what I need to do. Luckily today is a new day and I can do better. I thought about not weighing at all because I knew I hadn't lost but I am so glad that I did because the motivation is right back where it should be and that is a good thing!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's to a better week!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-30115920059558806002011-03-31T21:13:00.002-06:002011-03-31T21:13:56.001-06:00Wonton fruit cups!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQecVY0Kx8rKNR0aaXWx9h1bv7q6NxiPl0LNBn2QfSAvCUypTnaIMjkxlWX0h88RG9BaBSzi93LFp_ct9XCGwHanB9mPxJjinrvJP1db-tdgMBBshI6ND3-t2982ZFt5EsnzDnmYJLnk/s1600/DSC00402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQecVY0Kx8rKNR0aaXWx9h1bv7q6NxiPl0LNBn2QfSAvCUypTnaIMjkxlWX0h88RG9BaBSzi93LFp_ct9XCGwHanB9mPxJjinrvJP1db-tdgMBBshI6ND3-t2982ZFt5EsnzDnmYJLnk/s320/DSC00402.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These little delicate sweethearts are delightful! AND only 1.5 pts+ a piece! Wonderful!</span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wonton Fruit Cups </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From Prevention Healthy Cooking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">makes:12 servings </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">24 wonton wrappers </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted (I used I can't believe its not butter)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup strawberry all-fruit spread </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup (8 ounces) low-fat lemon yogurt </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whipped topping for garnish</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Using a 12-cup muffin pan or two 6-cup muffin pans, line each cup with a wonton wrapper. Brush wonton wrappers with a little butter. Place a second wrapper diagonally on top of each of the first ones, making sure that the points of the wrappers make sides to the cup. Brush second wrapper with a little butter. Bake 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool. Remove from pan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of all-fruit spread into each wonton shell. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Place yogurt in a medium bowl. Fold in 1 cup berries. Spoon yogurt mixture evenly into wonton shells. Top with remaining 1/4 cup berries and a dollop of whipped topping. (3 pts+ for 2 wontons)</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-OKEKmRy4sYH_L4GFlqD1wjf4A-k2iqcFnzQoDbijBENBgt8kR8BbUS-mTockAU9JcJm141ZvBvO9GEzDq68JxI_qsNN3YCdzdUxfDphIHb0M1DrtaBqzHjh15uP0q7q6aLYIf_3XeM/s1600/DSC00403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-OKEKmRy4sYH_L4GFlqD1wjf4A-k2iqcFnzQoDbijBENBgt8kR8BbUS-mTockAU9JcJm141ZvBvO9GEzDq68JxI_qsNN3YCdzdUxfDphIHb0M1DrtaBqzHjh15uP0q7q6aLYIf_3XeM/s320/DSC00403.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-54276404995186577922011-03-26T09:36:00.000-06:002011-03-26T09:36:22.853-06:00Weigh in<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80UJWkSx9s5h8c-Iyr5LqE9PWX3o21-UnH1bwnOJZkHAaVBzPD2o41WNqliBY9a0SU0bYVxG1NRDQf-z2KyYVyPO7VNChxr9fgnF3DO-t0CRxfPf7AE3K1NvmuAKvsVsMilvAjiiChICM/s1600/fitness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80UJWkSx9s5h8c-Iyr5LqE9PWX3o21-UnH1bwnOJZkHAaVBzPD2o41WNqliBY9a0SU0bYVxG1NRDQf-z2KyYVyPO7VNChxr9fgnF3DO-t0CRxfPf7AE3K1NvmuAKvsVsMilvAjiiChICM/s1600/fitness.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">SO I lost .4 pounds. Boo. Unfortunately I will have to do my best to watch what I eat and get some exercise through packing, painting, and moving. We will be in active moving mode for the next month. Wish me luck! I'm determined to not let this derail by plans!</span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-10627178713961902342011-03-18T07:35:00.001-06:002011-03-19T22:19:46.214-06:00Weigh In<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhyW4CFo2Fj1ATnZxGE-heRDFqCMQjb44wHXI6cXg7Sm6ftEtvz-RTMNBY4075i7myr1xAGlN9VpYZYAB8hieb1P8FJ5WFtsuh3L8KEeDdww2TUxEljAo-tjK5aISNhuT7hnvoHKCsWGn/s1600/Spud1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhyW4CFo2Fj1ATnZxGE-heRDFqCMQjb44wHXI6cXg7Sm6ftEtvz-RTMNBY4075i7myr1xAGlN9VpYZYAB8hieb1P8FJ5WFtsuh3L8KEeDdww2TUxEljAo-tjK5aISNhuT7hnvoHKCsWGn/s1600/Spud1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So this morning I weighed in....I didn't gain or loose. Exactly the same as last week. Considering that I had a bad week including a lovely "eating" holiday (St Patricks Day) yesterday I will take it. Much better than a gain anyway. I actually had a recipe give me a major hiccup. I needed to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Quality-Electronic-Portable-Nutritional/dp/B0049ICDBS?ie=UTF8&tag=onep06-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">calculate</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=onep06-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0049ICDBS" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /> the points and kept putting it off and putting if off etc. In the mean time, I was waiting to log all the rest of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Cutting-Food-Box/dp/B000GKD09C?ie=UTF8&tag=onep06-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">food </a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=onep06-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000GKD09C" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" />I was eating, thinking that I will get them all down as soon as I finish up that specific recipe. Needless to say I never did get that recipe figured and the logging was spotty at best. BTW I run into a problem when I figure <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Goodlife-Recipe-Wholesome-Turkey-7-6-Ounce/dp/B0029O4Q6E?ie=UTF8&tag=onep06-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">recipes</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=onep06-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0029O4Q6E" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" />....I have a site that helps me find the nutritional facts </span><a href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp"><span style="font-size: large;">(click here to get the the site)</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> but I have difficulty deciding how many servings the recipe actually has. Especially on a pot of soup. Any suggestions? All in all, I will call this week a win because I was truly expecting a gain. Here's to next week and more exercise and better journaling!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Loves to all!! </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-59572242685698484472011-03-16T08:59:00.000-06:002011-03-16T08:59:31.202-06:00Shamrock Shake Thank you Hungry Girl!!Thank you Hungry Girl for the recipe! You ROCK! <a href="http://www.hungry-girl.com/">Check out hungry girl here!</a> <br />
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Shamrock 'n' Roll Shake<br />
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PER SERVING (entire recipe): 175 calories, 4g fat, 150mg sodium, 29g carbs, 2g fiber, 13.5g sugars, 7.5g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 5*<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1 tbsp. sugar-free French vanilla powdered creamer (like the kind by Coffee-mate)<br />
3/4 cup light vanilla soymilk<br />
1/2 cup fat-free vanilla ice cream (like Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Fat Free)<br />
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract<br />
2 drops green food coloring<br />
1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda or Truvia)<br />
1 1/2 cups crushed ice (8 - 12 ice cubes' worth) <br />
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Directions:<br />
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Combine creamer with 1 tbsp. hot water and stir to dissolve. Transfer to a blender. Add all other ingredients to the blender, and blend at high speed until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!<br />
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MAKES 1 SERVING<br />
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BTW, if you make this with light ice cream instead of fat-free, your shake will have 190 calories, 7g fat, and a PointsPlus™ value of 5*. Not bad. Happy St. Patrick's Day, people!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-68223342472994629992011-03-12T20:05:00.000-07:002011-03-12T20:05:09.440-07:00Saturday 12th<br />
<br />
Breakfast-cereal <br />
Lunch-turkey hotdogs etc<br />
Dinner-what ya got lazy susan dinner<br />
<br />
Sunday 13th <br />
Breakfast-cinnamon toast<br />
Lunch-teriyaki chicken, white rice, vegetables<br />
Dinner-soup and grilled cheese<br />
<br />
Monday 14th<br />
Breakfast-oatmeal<br />
Lunch-turkey sandwich and baby carrots<br />
Dinner-7 layer dip and chips and black and white chocolate chip clouds<br />
<br />
Tuesday 15th<br />
Breakfast-cinnamon toast<br />
Lunch-leftover dip, celery sticks and grapes<br />
Dinner- Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole and Brussels sprouts<br />
<br />
Wednesday 16th<br />
Breakfast-french toast<br />
Lunch-egg sandwich with celery sticks<br />
Dinner-clam chowder and oyster crackers<br />
<br />
Thursday 17th<br />
Breakfast-cereal<br />
Lunch-lunch kabobs baby carrots and toast<br />
Dinner-Corned beef with cabbage, potatoes and carrots, candy potatoes for the kids<br />
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Friday 18th<br />
Breakfast-broiled cheese sandwiches and hot cocoa<br />
Lunch-PB and J and apples<br />
Dinner-dinner easy for the kids, mom and dad date nightUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-79405935060925857742011-03-11T07:33:00.000-07:002011-03-11T07:33:20.870-07:00Today the scale said.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiihzk3-cnMLEr4gm6ivng6hPXBWojMmf6PcK6ip0m6gdFgrL6iYmqIb3qJNfxYE1oU7tzA3p2ZpKUoCumGD206GKqj-wtFe2aow8tu3u6d0jhOySwVygU6kUeWlKcMo1Ogy8ppjIUDZX/s1600/shoulder+shrug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiihzk3-cnMLEr4gm6ivng6hPXBWojMmf6PcK6ip0m6gdFgrL6iYmqIb3qJNfxYE1oU7tzA3p2ZpKUoCumGD206GKqj-wtFe2aow8tu3u6d0jhOySwVygU6kUeWlKcMo1Ogy8ppjIUDZX/s320/shoulder+shrug.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So today's weigh in was well....ehh. I lost .2 pounds. Not good. Not bad. A loss is a loss so I will take it but not impressive. How can I be better? Well, I had at least 2 days where I didn't journal my food at all, (yes, I was a bad naughty baby) I only managed to exercise once, water intake was down. So this next week I can be better. More exercise, more water, and journaling no matter what! loves to all!! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-52865847354041504022011-03-07T08:05:00.001-07:002011-03-07T08:15:42.208-07:00My MenuMonday 7th<br />
breakfast-oatmeal<br />
lunch-Soup and zucchini<br />
dinner-Homemade Chili w homemade hot bread and Angel food cake<br />
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Tuesday 8th<br />
breakfast-Cinnamon Toast<br />
lunch-jenny o turkey hot dogs and fruit<br />
dinner-Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and broccoli<br />
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Wednesday 9th<br />
breakfast-Malto meal<br />
lunch-tuna and crackers<br />
dinner-Skillet mac and cheese and tabboulah salad<br />
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Thursday 10th<br />
breakfast-French toast<br />
lunch-V-8 and something from the freezer<br />
dinner-Cranberry turkey sandwiches and green salad<br />
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Friday<br />
breakfast-cereal<br />
lunch-cauliflower-I LOVE CAULIFLOWER!!!<br />
dinner-Hearty bean dip and corn chips for the kids (Mom and Dad date night!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-692153104083000422011-03-04T09:55:00.000-07:002011-03-04T09:55:29.872-07:00today the scale said..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3dRYcJhm_QING1btOQX6mHL_RWZO6CuWwjxnrDQX33b20qhMta9N5ANwFGry_crPxNFqEnOBNQPH9CVo_4YBIqn6TCDr1Eua3UoHigbfAtttg65kwDPFXLP0WK3nTQzzL5NjC7SCW_vy/s1600/happy-and-excited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3dRYcJhm_QING1btOQX6mHL_RWZO6CuWwjxnrDQX33b20qhMta9N5ANwFGry_crPxNFqEnOBNQPH9CVo_4YBIqn6TCDr1Eua3UoHigbfAtttg65kwDPFXLP0WK3nTQzzL5NjC7SCW_vy/s320/happy-and-excited.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I LOST 2.2 pounds!!! Yay! Not bad considering my daughter had a birthday in the middle of the week with the cake AND the ice cream AND dinner out. Things I have noticed and that surprise me is that I am consciously choosing fruits and veggies on my own free will. SO different for me!! In fact last night as my family was whipping out the ice cream for dessert I instead cooked up some zucchini for myself. Honestly that would have never happened in the past. Don't get me wrong I was tempted by the ice cream. It was hard but I did it and I was actually satisfied too. So weird. So nice. Woot! </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-1827455301501151312011-02-28T07:54:00.000-07:002011-02-28T07:54:36.833-07:00Calling all cheerleaders!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2z6SYbJ-hgD86yjat7NQdyWzBhMRI0WnnjRx7iZNm1yzY8zeirFq7B6GYdJi50LsO67GemJFmr4ppw4F6cU6WAgWLM_R2O_4dZhcUuiuAuWxdMr79NDmniaO7fgDpqcxrIGKnJ5UaTWd/s1600/AnneMarie+before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2z6SYbJ-hgD86yjat7NQdyWzBhMRI0WnnjRx7iZNm1yzY8zeirFq7B6GYdJi50LsO67GemJFmr4ppw4F6cU6WAgWLM_R2O_4dZhcUuiuAuWxdMr79NDmniaO7fgDpqcxrIGKnJ5UaTWd/s1600/AnneMarie+before.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please come and support Anne Marie in her journey with me! We are starting out about the same time and I believe we all need as much help as we can get!! Go over and give her some love!! <a href="http://nilocrafts.blogspot.com/">Here's the link to her blog!</a> (anyone else starting out? Let me know!! We are all in this together and I would love to have a network of buddies offering support to each other!!!) Joy in the Journey! </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-4256369295675943112011-02-25T06:38:00.000-07:002011-02-25T06:38:41.321-07:00This weeks weigh in.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAkmiAgvLNe9Zc33n59wmK1zjjlrKpMsN0-rkUq-ptf5uiuMSgjYlGzGLABgOJQzbCV_gzNC9GPIAiYffRAvP9kcDElQxfOEzearPBs9IMlGviXSAfFF7DvosASrAUbbArAQbSZrp3GLt/s1600/happy-and-excited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAkmiAgvLNe9Zc33n59wmK1zjjlrKpMsN0-rkUq-ptf5uiuMSgjYlGzGLABgOJQzbCV_gzNC9GPIAiYffRAvP9kcDElQxfOEzearPBs9IMlGviXSAfFF7DvosASrAUbbArAQbSZrp3GLt/s320/happy-and-excited.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I lost one whole pound! Yay! I would love for it to be bigger but considering a had a 3 day 2 night vacation for my husband and my anniversary in the middle of the week I will take it!</span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-40758822683105516522011-02-24T15:00:00.000-07:002011-02-24T15:00:57.905-07:00My menu-My menu<br />
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Thursday 24th<br />
Dinner-Holiday Chicken Salad on Croissants with Caesar Salad<br />
<br />
Friday 25th<br />
Breakfast-cereal<br />
Lunch-mac and cheese<br />
Dinner-????MOM and Dad out<br />
<br />
Saturday 26th<br />
Breakfast-eggs and toast<br />
Lunch-soup<br />
Dinner-marinated fish, baked potatoes and steamed carrots<br />
<br />
Sunday 27th<br />
Breakfast-pancakes and syrup<br />
Lunch-Homemade chicken noodle soup and hot bread<br />
Dinner-cottage cheese and fruit<br />
<br />
Monday 28th<br />
Breakfast-cereal<br />
Lunch-PB and J and veggie or fruit<br />
Dinner- out for Lindsay’s b-day cake and ice cream<br />
<br />
Tues 1st<br />
Breakfast-cereal<br />
Lunch-hot dog salad on crackers veggie or fruit<br />
Dinner- easy shrimp New burg over rice, broccoli, sugar free jello<br />
<br />
Wednesday 2nd<br />
Breakfast-applesauce and toast<br />
Lunch-tuna salad on crackers<br />
Dinner-tilapia marinated, tomato vegetable spaghetti<br />
<br />
Thursday 3rd<br />
Breakfast-malto meal<br />
Lunch-frozen<br />
Dinner-hamburgers, green salad and oranges<br />
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Friday 4th<br />
Breakfast-pigs in blankets<br />
Lunch-out with Anne Marie!!! (wish me luck with the new "lifestyle")<br />
Dinner-MOM and Dad out! Simple dinner for kids their choice<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">(this is the remains of our old menu that didn't get used last week and the beginnings of a new healthier menu friendly to weight watchers points plus...</div><div style="text-align: center;">next menu will be all OP friendly)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">PS anyone know a great bread that is low points??? Enquiring newbies want to know...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">PSS any recipes you want just ask and I will post!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-84279548286973505762011-02-18T17:20:00.000-07:002011-02-18T17:20:26.948-07:00Mirrors Mirrors everywhere! Is that person really me?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3W9Gouxl9z5_PXcLWa1RasSUIew8TdInvhYx7P133PKVDpgIfAasImDen7Psq7B5RHBL47gXp8Dzsy-irh4lBVmqCHeWBKf9MepDwp5NfceWfNIG4nP9eKk0GfAD4EZHV-vd9kcjGKZ-/s1600/Jessica-Rabbit---Art-jessica-rabbit-681452_480_480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3W9Gouxl9z5_PXcLWa1RasSUIew8TdInvhYx7P133PKVDpgIfAasImDen7Psq7B5RHBL47gXp8Dzsy-irh4lBVmqCHeWBKf9MepDwp5NfceWfNIG4nP9eKk0GfAD4EZHV-vd9kcjGKZ-/s320/Jessica-Rabbit---Art-jessica-rabbit-681452_480_480.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I feel like Jessica</div><div style="text-align: center;">BUT</div><div style="text-align: center;">I look like a.......... potato</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOn2GwxL6KgMrCo5XhGoD-ypzLluqdXRBD4g-aUTQP1spszXjyFLwSExZftO-RBXuOFxKyHe4DMwq6aGbVBihubrr0d0lwHlgbbZjHwB6QL0L68fJMFXU_IFpKCeFzyG11ayKu4WeISSF/s1600/Nice_potato.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOn2GwxL6KgMrCo5XhGoD-ypzLluqdXRBD4g-aUTQP1spszXjyFLwSExZftO-RBXuOFxKyHe4DMwq6aGbVBihubrr0d0lwHlgbbZjHwB6QL0L68fJMFXU_IFpKCeFzyG11ayKu4WeISSF/s320/Nice_potato.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I went with my cute little daughter to try on formal dresses at a bridal shop. (she's drop dead gorgeous BTW!) Oh my! So eye opening it was! Everywhere I turned was a mirror...Literally all the walls as far as the eye could see were nothing but mirror. Even the doors etc. I knew I had a problem and it was staring me in the double chinned face. ARGH! Something I should mention...I avoid mirrors and pictures with a passion. I honestly avert my eyes when a mirror is present and do my very best to keep out of any picture. On Facebook my picture is a rose. I hate seeing myself and the truth of my appearance. I am ashamed of myself and what I have allowed myself to become. Now, on top of all the mirrors my little brother is getting married in Sept. I really don't want to be the big fat one in the pictures. Ya know, the one in the center of the pic with all the heads poking around? I would love to see a picture of me and say Yeah! That is me! without the drooping shoulders and face to the floor. If I keep going this way my next step will be to talk to everyone behind a door like Eleanor Roosevelt.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> (did you know she did that?) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">SO</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have a new plan of attack</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. I must drink water </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(I have already dropped soda all together YAY ME!!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. I must get enough sleep A BIG DEAL FOR ME</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. I am going to follow weight watchers </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(major increase of fruits and vegetables)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. I must do intentional exercise at least 5 days a week</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">AND</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am going to post my picture here. A HUGE step for me!!!! Hopefully as I loose weight I will add a new shot so I can see my progress. YIKES! This is a big deal for me...please be kind.</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY751MtToGIeK-2X_6WOC4WUD_4l1nUtZ5pY4baPVg0iAyRlM0lq5bLALXPOao7hp0oWSQiH68kZaxlqjWVWlbKtmy9t1rq1w26M6incybt8RlrPvEEvjbhJEarVnT7k118LLX-5HteZCL/s1600/before+front.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY751MtToGIeK-2X_6WOC4WUD_4l1nUtZ5pY4baPVg0iAyRlM0lq5bLALXPOao7hp0oWSQiH68kZaxlqjWVWlbKtmy9t1rq1w26M6incybt8RlrPvEEvjbhJEarVnT7k118LLX-5HteZCL/s320/before+front.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5TpxfBmnatuzIa3zbT0yZaoI8HDrUTiqIY-UDvDDFXteUmSv4eHlWK8Jgl_zc9hAVoDdrfoZlWM0kUtO-ZHsLLv4xNp3azZipAYcPYHxtQ1LRCu8OvbFvNtwXkW5xI3AU-_5ISG8pv0i/s1600/before+side.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5TpxfBmnatuzIa3zbT0yZaoI8HDrUTiqIY-UDvDDFXteUmSv4eHlWK8Jgl_zc9hAVoDdrfoZlWM0kUtO-ZHsLLv4xNp3azZipAYcPYHxtQ1LRCu8OvbFvNtwXkW5xI3AU-_5ISG8pv0i/s320/before+side.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Gotta love the jammies complete with stains and no make up! Plus notice the super red face. It was hard for me to take and even harder for me to post. I hope I survive this. LOL! Wish me luck! I need all the help I can get! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-47373555291890601832010-09-03T07:59:00.001-06:002010-09-03T08:02:17.768-06:00Face the Facts Friday (just for you sis!!) LOL!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MyDvQdClOjgsx24jmpn7RVB032IrwADPR_a1dvM7dUK1aZTd3ZQopFTTeidfjIt_c4rNny4lfFOPHj8I2CkKsVEvvtneVxniJ5fHSjoULFBU-6eHd5_yzRD6DS_OBQBhwvtfhl0nqRaY/s1600/Fruit_Vegetables.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MyDvQdClOjgsx24jmpn7RVB032IrwADPR_a1dvM7dUK1aZTd3ZQopFTTeidfjIt_c4rNny4lfFOPHj8I2CkKsVEvvtneVxniJ5fHSjoULFBU-6eHd5_yzRD6DS_OBQBhwvtfhl0nqRaY/s320/Fruit_Vegetables.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I weighed in this morning. I was scared to say the least. I have been wallowing the the dust of my falling off the wagon again. The only thing I have been religious about this last while is doing my best to rid myself of my caffeine addiction. (talk about headaches! First I was afraid I was going to die and then I was afraid I wasn't going to die LOL!!) but I am finally there. I still drink it when we (my most adorable husband and I) go out because I have a need for "special" water that my father in law distills for us. Nasty water sends me over the edge and most restaurants serve it. I didn't realize how much different tap water was until I was only drinking his steam distilled water but now I can definitely tell!! AND I don't want to drink a sugary soda so most times the only option is the diet cola but I am no longer buying it to have in my home and only get it once or twice a week. I am very proud of myself! I am drinking A LOT more water because of the cut back on the soda!! The other thing I picked up is treadmilling in my garage every day for 45mins to an hour. Which has been an adventure in and of itself. Including my little angel Sarah locking me in the garage. Don't worry! I got out. LOL! (and it only took about 15 minutes too) So, My results.....I have lost 3 pounds!! Wow! Jason, (super hubs!) told me to focus on exercise, getting more sleep, and drinking more water. Not to worry about the food at all until these things are mastered. That is all I have done. Thanks babe! YOU ROCK!! Thank you to my sweet baby sister for giving me the nudge to write again! Its nice to know someone is looking for me out there!! Loves to all!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Emily</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-25809538854589747182010-07-26T10:45:00.000-06:002010-07-26T10:45:59.303-06:00Stove Top Meatloaf<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Stove Top Meatloaf</span></strong></div><br />
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2 pounds of 96% lean ground beef (24 points)<br />
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1 package Stove Top Stuffing - I use the Low Sodium Chicken flavor (12 points)<br />
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1/2 cup eggbeaters (2 points)<br />
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1 cup water<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together and add a bit of ketchup and Dijon mustard (optional). Divide into 2 loaves, coat with a thin layer of ketchup or barbecue sauce and bake for 45 minutes or more until meat is no longer pink.<br />
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Serves - 8<br />
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WW Winning Points - 4.75 per serving (I count it as 5 points to cover the ketchup that I use)<br />
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Total recipe is 38 points so you can choose to get more or less servings depending on how many points you have to spend. ****Be sure to adjust points if you use a different grade of beef. This is delicious (even for people who normally don't like meatloaf). Hope you enjoyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-36982168050909219532010-07-23T09:46:00.000-06:002010-07-23T09:46:03.020-06:00Today I lost....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMQ3WNWr6j9P38mlFHVhVdkrsKtXWEm7F5Z5yHUL_n3tA5cnKT9kDr9VBQWwQTXw-IaCSI2IBb2ahhWURBxmGyVwWhWYdit0NwMzOjuvY93RnyMcUuUyWjbEWp1O66ko2tqXud7zprW8z/s1600/lt-4signals_stressed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMQ3WNWr6j9P38mlFHVhVdkrsKtXWEm7F5Z5yHUL_n3tA5cnKT9kDr9VBQWwQTXw-IaCSI2IBb2ahhWURBxmGyVwWhWYdit0NwMzOjuvY93RnyMcUuUyWjbEWp1O66ko2tqXud7zprW8z/s320/lt-4signals_stressed.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The scale says today I lost .4 pounds. Hey! That's 4 times what I lost last week!! All kidding aside, I didn't exercise or log my food. I deserve a gain let alone a loss at all so I will take it with a hearty handshake and run! I need to get the exercise going! I need to be less tired so I can get the exercise going! I need to go to bed early so that I will be less tired so that I can get the exercise going! WHEW! That's quite the to do list! I can do it! I can re commit again this week. Thank you blog for giving me something to be accountable to!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">loves to all!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-20442297496182345052010-07-19T06:16:00.000-06:002010-07-19T06:16:54.802-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuCkAhTsEq85mV2tlHlM0he21r7K_mRs8o0ApUk7o6ibURMiF_bG_O-ldrZWOEdtnEvaZ3Bep8NDzaB1hw7NYS1mlDUjZTbY1gQUycPIAFxyaDH2Zr05mEMXW06onyDo0Zl7wYAqwKMBKE/s1600/minestone+soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuCkAhTsEq85mV2tlHlM0he21r7K_mRs8o0ApUk7o6ibURMiF_bG_O-ldrZWOEdtnEvaZ3Bep8NDzaB1hw7NYS1mlDUjZTbY1gQUycPIAFxyaDH2Zr05mEMXW06onyDo0Zl7wYAqwKMBKE/s320/minestone+soup.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Paris’ Old World Minestrone Soup</span><br />
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3 tbsp chopped garlic<br />
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1 cup chopped onion<br />
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¾ diced celery<br />
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2 cups non-fat chicken broth<br />
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1 12-oz can Spicy V-8<br />
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1 ½ cups shredded carrots<br />
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1 14.5-oz can Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes w/ Onion, Basil & Oregano<br />
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½ cup frozen baby peas<br />
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1 cup Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained<br />
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1 ½ tsp Italian Seasoning<br />
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½ tsp red pepper flakes<br />
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1/3 cup Ditalini or any small pasta <br />
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1 ½ cups finely shredded fresh spinach<br />
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In a large French oven misted with olive oil, sauté onion, celery and garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add in the chicken broth and V-8. Then add the carrots and tomatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes. Then add the peas and beans to the pot and season with the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Allow to cook another 10 minutes at a simmer over medium-low heat. Add in the Ditalini and cook for another 7 minutes – may need to add up to ½ cup water if soup is looking thick. Finally, add the fresh spinach in and allow to cook 3-4 minutes. Take pot off of the stove and allow to cool 5 minutes if serving immediately or at least 30 minutes if storing in individual cups in the freezer. <br />
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Serves 6-7 full cups @ 1 point per servingUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-32253973605730144832010-07-16T08:47:00.000-06:002010-07-16T08:47:11.850-06:00A loss?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZdWKoed_UnUZJspZ8XPkKFrlNyw1e7Xa1p5CMi4TZOmzpO3zXDkRAboyTY0_ImKT1PXk0yhFUvwbbPPgiIl7fwmqXH0I4K7cEWMQ9PI9th33H4xkr0r3c4bujTEnegphUFIbuQWRoVpo/s1600/shoulder+shrug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZdWKoed_UnUZJspZ8XPkKFrlNyw1e7Xa1p5CMi4TZOmzpO3zXDkRAboyTY0_ImKT1PXk0yhFUvwbbPPgiIl7fwmqXH0I4K7cEWMQ9PI9th33H4xkr0r3c4bujTEnegphUFIbuQWRoVpo/s320/shoulder+shrug.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week has been an interesting one...Hubby has been gone away to scout camp with the boy and the girls and I have been having girls night every.single.night. We have been having so much fun!! A little vacation of our own one might say. What did it do to the weight loss? Well, I lost .1 pounds. (let me tell you I was thrilled it wasn't a gain after being a bad naughty baby all week!!) The only thing I have really done is tried to keep track of serving sizes and not over do it. Next week? Back to the grind stone. Come to find out My Man has been doing very well away at camp (13000 steps a day etc) and is fired up to get the treadmill out!! Yay! That is going to help a lot! Also, my girlies want to walk in the evenings and invited their mom! Woot! Who would have guess I'd give birth to some of my best friends in the whole wide world?!? There is no one on the face of the earth I would rather spend my time with than my family! I am one lucky lady!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PS I am SO tired all the time! Any tricks to getting up and moving/exercising despite the tired??? Maybe that should be my quest for next week. Hmmmm.....</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-13663615612075765272010-07-12T06:37:00.001-06:002010-07-12T06:39:23.456-06:00Pigs In A Light Blanket. Maybe A Sheet Even?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yo08NuzPmiAUdlUp8bmg_vb9LdXtbErI7pArobCyIiKY2ef-lMnHVLvF1qu9lc05O_8MCn8qx49WuvXFyAK7kN6PUvmI9CUUK8gmCtFqMCFie6PsQZgZcYAaaXr-fD7cEFmbg2lsQdQW/s1600/HorsDOeuvres199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yo08NuzPmiAUdlUp8bmg_vb9LdXtbErI7pArobCyIiKY2ef-lMnHVLvF1qu9lc05O_8MCn8qx49WuvXFyAK7kN6PUvmI9CUUK8gmCtFqMCFie6PsQZgZcYAaaXr-fD7cEFmbg2lsQdQW/s320/HorsDOeuvres199.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pigs In A Light Blanket. Maybe A Sheet Even?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Ingredients: <br />
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1 fat-free (or nearly fat-free) hot dog (like the ones by Oscar Mayer, Hebrew National and Ball Park) <br />
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1 portion Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent roll dough <br />
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Directions: <br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut hot dog into 4 even pieces. Stretch or roll out the triangle-shaped dough slightly, to make it a larger triangle. Cut dough into 4 long, narrow triangles. Beginning at the base of each triangle, roll a piece of the hot dog up in the dough until the point of each triangle wraps around the center. Place dogs on an ungreased baking pan and cook for about 12 minutes (until dough appears slightly browned and crispy). Enjoy! <br />
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Serving Size: 4 pieces (entire recipe) <br />
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Calories: 135 <br />
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Fat: 5g <br />
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Sodium: 645mg <br />
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Carbs: 15g <br />
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Fiber: 0g <br />
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Sugars: 3g <br />
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Protein: 7.5g <br />
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*3 PointsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-561630664166216182010-07-09T08:37:00.000-06:002010-07-09T08:37:25.402-06:00well......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yigP4F8JMd0b8t1S3EyPEqdPZg5uKE7Ws38Txh575s1lzzUtXhvek2rbYxCRiLFG6lBUGoYA8hduROYsv5WDjtvHCJ-ycTK6YKIJZk0HLSUauM4p_1MeOB4W_R2OOpEnZ6MrE8uh99zk/s1600/cartoon_exercise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yigP4F8JMd0b8t1S3EyPEqdPZg5uKE7Ws38Txh575s1lzzUtXhvek2rbYxCRiLFG6lBUGoYA8hduROYsv5WDjtvHCJ-ycTK6YKIJZk0HLSUauM4p_1MeOB4W_R2OOpEnZ6MrE8uh99zk/s320/cartoon_exercise.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, as I <span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Avatar-Two-Disc-Blu-ray-DVD-Combo/dp/B002VPE1B6?ie=UTF8&tag=onep06-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">expected</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=onep06-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002VPE1B6" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span>, not only did I not lose I gained everything I lost last week. I didn't log my food. I didn't exercise. I didn't even concentrate on eating well. It was a bad week for weight loss. (but I didn't gain more than I last week at least) Time for another re commitment! This week will be better. Sometimes I think what I really need is a shrink. So many emotions surrounds food and how I eat. This week will include better food logging food and exercise. How did all ya all do? IF you have a motivating story you would love to share let me know!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-76884581886519809722010-07-07T09:06:00.000-06:002010-07-07T09:06:58.445-06:00Words of Wisdom Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8vtKngdkN7aO6fijtBsi53I6FmDtOer7hccvDN6r1QmbCpSGGkiPvypzDAJ4ZLsMatV082WG7_EfZ_f2NnLQXSZy3YioxZzsj3o3QPrOTjg4PctSgfTyZpTuQdTB48YEKsLhvzVBJyny/s1600/rainbow+affirmation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8vtKngdkN7aO6fijtBsi53I6FmDtOer7hccvDN6r1QmbCpSGGkiPvypzDAJ4ZLsMatV082WG7_EfZ_f2NnLQXSZy3YioxZzsj3o3QPrOTjg4PctSgfTyZpTuQdTB48YEKsLhvzVBJyny/s320/rainbow+affirmation.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Good For You Jalapeno Poppers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ingredients:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">5 whole, fresh jalapenos</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup Fiber One cereal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup Egg Beaters, Original</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Optional: salt, pepper and/or garlic powder</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Directions:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve the jalapenos lengthwise, and remove the seeds, stems, and membranes (HG Heads Up: Be VERY careful when handling jalapenos; wash hands frequently and well, and avoid touching your face and eyes). Wash halves and dry them very well; set aside. Next, stir to combine cream cheese and cheese shreds. If desired, season cheese mixture with salt, pepper, and/or garlic powder. Using a blender, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. If you like, season crumbs with salt, pepper, and/or garlic powder. Place crumbs in one small dish and Egg Beaters in another. Stuff each pepper half with cheese mixture. Next, carefully coat both sides of each pepper half with Egg Beaters, and then with Fiber One crumbs. Place peppers on a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray, and place in oven. Cook for 25 minutes (for very spicy poppers) to 30 minutes (medium-hot poppers). Makes 10 poppers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Serving Size: 5 poppers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Calories: 124</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fat: 1g</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sodium: 500mg</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Carbs: 23g</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fiber: 8g</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sugars: 5g</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Protein: 13g</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">*2 Points!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU HUNGRY GIRL!!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-57138705757283400942010-07-02T10:06:00.000-06:002010-07-02T10:06:21.793-06:00Face the Facts Friday-The scale says......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7G_aTWuTDhLVmv_TN6qRHQoC_1Vovd77PglYVMc7ufqdwaUcr0E1TJzXBaTislx_IvtPaz3QQL8Z6cv9VnLjlrrcHZYotSgiC0FcFcYozXL2f3XIms6ztWJCq07Czfa3uRJk5hig0c8YD/s1600/happy-and-excited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7G_aTWuTDhLVmv_TN6qRHQoC_1Vovd77PglYVMc7ufqdwaUcr0E1TJzXBaTislx_IvtPaz3QQL8Z6cv9VnLjlrrcHZYotSgiC0FcFcYozXL2f3XIms6ztWJCq07Czfa3uRJk5hig0c8YD/s320/happy-and-excited.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I lost 1.6 pounds! Yay! Perfect! Just a smidge over what my goal was! Thank you to my family my friends and my Savior who listens and answers my prayers!!! Here's to another re commitment to the next week!! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-68616308034033131012010-07-01T09:42:00.001-06:002010-07-01T09:44:54.792-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6Rqalrlnyg3Vol08Wrzi6Dm4IkWTEc2bYXXBsHhBe1bKsGtYc7W41uJMm6ZtGqog6fIW993dmFAQvFBjlcdUGDnpF04qrUdtRMtdYQYqZBp8ZALRxAcEDaDMRJY4rjdQ6nlfFxscvZ48/s1600/fitness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6Rqalrlnyg3Vol08Wrzi6Dm4IkWTEc2bYXXBsHhBe1bKsGtYc7W41uJMm6ZtGqog6fIW993dmFAQvFBjlcdUGDnpF04qrUdtRMtdYQYqZBp8ZALRxAcEDaDMRJY4rjdQ6nlfFxscvZ48/s320/fitness.jpg" /></a></div>Fitness Definitions<br />
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Even long-term exercisers may have misconceptions about exactly what some fitness terms mean. Here are some definition of words and phrases you're likely to encounter:<br />
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<strong>Aerobic/cardiovascular activity</strong>. These are exercises that are strenuous enough to temporarily speed up your breathing and heart rate. Running, cycling, walking, swimming, and dancing fall in this category.<br />
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<strong>Maximum Heart Rate</strong> is based on the person's age. An estimate of a person's maximum age-related heart rate can be obtained by subtracting the person's age from 220.<br />
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<strong>Flexibility training or stretching</strong>. This type of workout enhances the range of motion of joints. Age and inactivity tend to cause muscles, tendons, and ligaments to shorten over time. Contrary to popular belief, however, stretching and warming up are not synonymous. In fact, stretching cold muscles and joints can make them prone to injury.<br />
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<strong>Strength, weight, or resistance training</strong>. This type of exercise is aimed at improving the strength and function of muscles. Specific exercises are done to strengthen each muscle group. Weight lifting and exercising with stretchy resistance bands are examples of resistance training activities, as are exercises like pushups in which you work against the weight of your own body.<br />
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<strong>Set.</strong> Usually used in discussing strength training exercises, this term refers to repeating the same exercise a certain number of times. For instance, a weight lifter may do 10 biceps curls, rest for a few moments, then perform another "set" of 10 more biceps curls.<br />
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<strong>Repetition or "rep."</strong> This refers to the number of times you perform an exercise during a set. For example, the weight lifter mentioned above performed 10 reps of the bicep curl exercise in each set.<br />
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<strong>Warm up</strong>. This is the act of preparing your body for the stress of exercise. The body can be warmed up with light intensity aerobic movements like walking slowly. These movements increase blood flow, which in turn heats up muscles and joints. "Think of it as a lube job for the body," Bryant explains. At the end of your warm-up, it's a good idea to do a little light stretching.<br />
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<strong>Cooldown.</strong> This is the less-strenuous exercise you do to cool your body down after the more intense part of your workout. For example, after a walk on a treadmill, you might walk at a reduced speed and incline for several minutes until your breathing and heart rate slow down. Stretching is often part of a cooldown. <br />
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<a href="http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/fitness-beginners-guide?page=2">Thanks WebMD!!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362282017711693088.post-7942488686767067372010-06-30T11:01:00.000-06:002010-06-30T11:01:43.108-06:00Words of Wisdom Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwk7seVnTP-AKRmPu85E-I9SUA3spEuhv4PsIctqq2ehRbC3xK8-IYw3cZqQNFrMadmr3yuT4jCQZ3HHsUTLFjNg1X2q-H-2QX_fsaWwWZU1gxqcdKwMltsG2yVF1HZEDJUK3cGO06I-c/s1600/MPj04392770000%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwk7seVnTP-AKRmPu85E-I9SUA3spEuhv4PsIctqq2ehRbC3xK8-IYw3cZqQNFrMadmr3yuT4jCQZ3HHsUTLFjNg1X2q-H-2QX_fsaWwWZU1gxqcdKwMltsG2yVF1HZEDJUK3cGO06I-c/s320/MPj04392770000%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The best quote! Thanks Holly!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Dieting is not self-denial, it is self affirmation"- Terry Dunkle</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1