January 2011
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dianalivingright asked: I do WW also. I was wondering if you could tell me some things you eat? Do you try to keep breakfast and lunch the same everyday? I've just fallen of the WW wagon since the new program pretty much.
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Grocery Shopping
I always do my grocery shopping on Sundays. I’m normally hungover and not in the mood and want to get it over quickly, so I never take the time to think about new foods to get, etc. I finally mapped out a list of things I needed and try. I mentioned last week I was having trouble with the 29 points I had for Weight Watchers, so I needed to find good, filling, and power foods to fill those...
January Goals: I suck.
1. Start counting calories again. I really fell off from doing this. But I am starting it back up! Logged in my breakfast this morning and my water intake. Instead of this I joined Weight Watchers and tracking all of my points, even beers and points I don’t want to admit!
2. Gym gym gym gym gym gym gym. I obviously cannot stress the gym enough! I’ve been working out again, but really...
Breakfast
I am not a huge breakfast fan, but I know how important it is to eat! During the week I always have a cup of Kashi Strawberry Fields and a yogurt mixed together because it’s easy and I eat at my desk. On the weekends, I can get a little creative! These were my healthy breakfasts this weekend.
Saturday morning homemade breakfast burrito with red peppers, onions, salsa and egg whites and a...
truesummerlove asked: Congrats on the weight loss!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it so fulfilling see a lower number on the scale then from a week ago?? Keep it up!!!
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Weight Watchers: PointsPlus- Week 1 Complete
Week One: -1.8 lb
Today starts a new week after my first week with Weight Watchers. Here are my thoughts. While I am happy that I lost 1.8 pounds, I can’t imagine what it would have been if I ate all my points, and didn’t binge drink all weekend!! I legit went overboard this weekend and thought, hey lets use all my weeklies for booze. Even though I lost, this is NOT something I...
Food tip...
My creative director is also a nutritionist and just have me this bit of advice on fruit:
Fruit is best when you eat it alone as it’s own meal. Because it’s such a perfect food as far as digestion goes, your body blows through it….but when you eat it with other stuff, your body pushes the fruit aside in your stomach knowing it can get to it later and starts to work on digesting...
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Weight Watchers: PointsPlus
So I’m not sure how many of you are doing the new Weight Watchers program, but I need some advice. I am having trouble eating all of these points all day! Especially now that fruits and 0 Points+, it’s hard to eat this much! I always have fruits and veggies during the day, and since they don’t rack up any points, I’m stuck! I have 29 a day, and tonight after I have all my...
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Homemade French Onion Soup!
When it’s 4 degrees out in Boston, I was craving something hot and comforting like soup! I love love love french onion soup, and can’t believe how easy it was to make!
Ingredients:
2 Medium onions, thinly sliced
4 Tbsp dry sherry, or nonalcoholic wine
4 cups fat-free beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
4 slices french bread
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Slice of Saregento...
Today Sucks
I forgot my lunch bag that contained all of my days planned foods. Including breakfast so I am currently starving.
It was 4 degrees out this morning. My toes are still not defrosted.
My debit card was stolen and used at some Casinos, food places, T stops, CVS and 7-11’s.
This week is shaping up to be AMAZING.
mamagrubbs-deactivated20111222- asked: hey i was wondering which HRM you have i was looking for a good one on amazon for when i workout. i got the sports active 2 i love it! it has a HRM but i want to see if its right lol
thatssowoolard asked: Hey! I know you just got engaged and starting to plan your wedding. Just wanted to let you know that you should look at Rue La La today they have some wedding stuff (dresses, decorations, invitations, etc) on sale today. If you've never been to Rue La La before you can join for free and they have limited supplies of designer type goods for discounted prices. If anything they have a $50...
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I don't know how...
people could survive without the internet all day at their work! I must say I am very spoiled- no sites are blocked, I have free range. Yesterday I had to go to a D’Angelos photoshoot all day and they did not have internet. I was bored to tears. Plus, it was my first day of Weight Watchers and I am shooting fatty sandwiches. Luckily, the lunch they served was build your own sandwich and I...
“It’s hard being overweight. It’s hard to lose weight. Pick your...”
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10 Do-It-Yourself Snacks Under 100 Calories
Tired of those unsatisfying 100-calorie versions of chips and cookies you buy at the grocery store?
Here are 10 do-it-yourself snacks that are under 100 calories if you exercise portion control. And here’s the best part — they’re delicious!
Eating small snacks in between meals can help prevent you from over-eating when meal time rolls around!
Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas: “Kids will...
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New Adventure...
I am joining Weight Watchers tonight. It’s always worked for me in the past and I really believe the new PointsPlus program will work. The idea that it takes into consideration carbs and fruits and veggies, etc is a great step in the right direction. I think my main problem was that it didn’t teach me how to eat when I was done, now I think I’ll have a better chance. So tonight,...
Just booked my wedding. EEEEEK.
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Spinach and Artichoke Baked Pasta
YUM. I made this recipe last night and it turned out amazing! Only downside… lots of dishes. We are getting a new dishwasher installed as we speak so these all had to be handwashed!
Ingredients:
2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen spinach
Salt
1 pound whole wheat or whole grain penne pasta or macaroni (any short cut pasta)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped
4 cloves...
skinnyforme asked: I haven't seen much weight loss for me on it. I gained about 5-7lbs right after i hit goal.ive been on the new prog for a couple weeks now and i havent really seen much progress. i've only lost maybe 1.8 lbs. i don't know thought it could just be because it's my last 5 again that my bodys trying to hold on to it? not sure. also training might have something to do with it- not...
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Time to get serious...
I have been slacking off so badly lately. Which is insane because once I lose some weight I am rewarding myself with trying on wedding dresses!! Wouldn’t you think someone who cannot wait to do that, would be dedicated to losing the weight? I need to switch it up. Losing a pound or a few ounces here and there isn’t going to cut it. I need to commit myself to something, that is always...
WatchHahahhah best police chase ever! Sped up for your entertainment…
The Earth is a movin'...
and I’m no longer an Aquarius!! What is up with that!!! I’m now a Capricorn. Did your sign change?
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Next race...
is April 30th. Just found out about it. It’s very meaningful to my best friend, so it’s meaningful to me! The race is for the goal of ending the horrendous disease called Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body’s internal organs, the mesothelium. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Kim...
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Snow
The snow is coming and tomorrow looks to what might be a snow day or “work from home” day. Gameplan: do tons of workout videos on TV! Sounds fun to me. I want to do yoga, pilates and some of my biggest loser workouts. It’ll be a nice day of workouts after a week off. My lungs are finally feeling a bit better, still filled with fluid but much better.
Phys Ed: Does Exercising Make You Drink More... →
Todays eats
I haven’t posted what I’ve been eating lately, I figure I should start again!
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Breakfast: 1 cup kashi strawberry fields cereal and 1 container of dannon light and fit vanilla yogurt (200 cal)
Morning snack: Small banana (60 cal)
Lunch: Joseph’s tortilla, buffalo chicken deli meat, 3oz baby carrots (165 cal)
Used 425 calories so far, with 604 remaining
I’ve also...
Veggie Chilli
Does anyone have a good veggie chilli recipe they would like the share?!?
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MIA
Been a bit MIA due to Bronchitis and dates with my couch. I finally broke my fever last night and feel a million times better this morning. Yay! Just in time to go home to CT and check out some more wedding venues.
The scale was not so good to me after the holidays, but after hopping on this morning and a week of sickness, I’m back to where I was pre-holiday. I’m not saying this is...
The human body is an amazing thing...
I think our bodies actually know when it’s taken too much abuse. Not only am I sick and my lungs feel like they’re going to explode and I have an awful cough, hello bronchitis, I have actually been CRAVING salads! Obviously not a bad thing at all. I think this last month took a serious toll on the body. I think from depriving it from the 5 fruits/veggies I need a day, it finally said...
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My first workout...
of 2011. I did the elliptical for 35 minutes, ran a mile, walked on an incline for 8 minutes. Then went home and played with my biggest loser workout on Wii for 45 minutes and burned another 215 calories. My ass and legs is sore today. One side of my ass more than the other… odd.
Total calories burned according to my HRM: 710. Coolest thing I noticed about my HRM, and bear with me because I...
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January Goals
Let’s hope this month fairs better than December did.
1. Start counting calories again. I really fell off from doing this. But I am starting it back up! Logged in my breakfast this morning and my water intake.
2. Gym gym gym gym gym gym gym. I obviously cannot stress the gym enough! I’ve been working out again, but really doing a lot of cardio. Time to start weight training again...
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December Goals- Revisited
1. Lose 3-5 pounds. Just being realistic, since it’s December. But I’m going to try and make this a priority this month. Work shouldn’t be crazy, so workouts will be back in action. This should bring me to around 124-126. I did get to 126.4, but after the past couple of weeks, I’m no longer there. :(
2. Pay off my credit cards. I know this isn’t weight loss related, but I feel like it’s...