Long time .... yes... but we are at 45 pounds and still counting!! I've even vacationed in Europe and Maine (two separate vacations), and have survived summer time food... so far...
Just wanted to let you know about one of the latest desserts I made... it works out well for a light mid-week snack!
Pumpkin Spice Cake (two ingredients)
Spice cake cooked with a can of pumpkin/squash - these are the only
ingredients!! And it is very yummy! Has a sponge-like texture, which
is unexpected, but really tastes good. Some of the family added whipped
cream on top and another family member was thinking about adding some caramel sauce
on top...
The recipe came from the following page:
The Great Cake Debate (FIVE 2-Ingredient Recipes!):
http://www.hungry-girl.com/girls/biteoutdetails.php?isid=2126
I've tried three out of the five recipes on this page. This is the best one so far.
The kids hated the one with the diet soda. I liked the brownie mix with the applesauce, but it didn't fly with the kids.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Still Losing!
I had my weigh-in today. Lost another 1.6 lbs! I need to find more records of my weight (may talk to my doctor), but I think I haven't been at my current weight for at least a couple of years...
In today's meeting we discussed the support of family and friends. I definitely cannot complain about my close family's support. My husband tries to add things into the menu that he knows I would feel more comfortable about eating. My mother-in-law too. My oldest daughter shows lots of interest in what I am doing also. I appreciate all of their help and I love them all very much!
Of course, I haven't told some of my good friends. I don't want their disapproval... I don't want any negativity at all. It's probably all in my head, but they've never had the kind of weight problem I have had - they can't understand what I have gone through. I saw them a couple of weeks ago and I was down over 20 pounds. But it wasn't enough for them to notice. This didn't upset me - I figured this would happen since it takes a certain amount of weight loss for people to notice. Hopefully I will be down enough for them to notice the next time I see them and I will feel more comfortable with telling them what I am doing.
Right now, my focus is on next week. I am 0.6 lbs away from 25 WW lbs. (I lost 5 lbs before joining WW, so the total weight loss is close to 30 lbs!) Lots of milestones happening right now!! Yay!!!
In today's meeting we discussed the support of family and friends. I definitely cannot complain about my close family's support. My husband tries to add things into the menu that he knows I would feel more comfortable about eating. My mother-in-law too. My oldest daughter shows lots of interest in what I am doing also. I appreciate all of their help and I love them all very much!
Of course, I haven't told some of my good friends. I don't want their disapproval... I don't want any negativity at all. It's probably all in my head, but they've never had the kind of weight problem I have had - they can't understand what I have gone through. I saw them a couple of weeks ago and I was down over 20 pounds. But it wasn't enough for them to notice. This didn't upset me - I figured this would happen since it takes a certain amount of weight loss for people to notice. Hopefully I will be down enough for them to notice the next time I see them and I will feel more comfortable with telling them what I am doing.
Right now, my focus is on next week. I am 0.6 lbs away from 25 WW lbs. (I lost 5 lbs before joining WW, so the total weight loss is close to 30 lbs!) Lots of milestones happening right now!! Yay!!!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Lost Pounds and Inches!!
Wow it has been crazy!!
Weigh in last Wednesday... lost another 2.4 pounds! I'm up to 28 pounds (total including pre-WW)!
And on the Sunday before that I got measured in Jazzercise. Since February 1st, I've lost 9 inches! They measured my bust, waist, and hips. I actually want to measure myself once a month and I want to include my arms in these measurements.
Of course, I have another weigh-in tomorrow. I didn't journal Friday through Sunday! I was camping with my Girl Scout troop and we were super busy. I definitely burned lots of calories, but I know I did not drink enough water or get enough sleep. I ate way too much popcorn (cooked in oil) on Sunday (Mother's Day). I love popcorn - I would choose this over chips....
Actually tomorrow's meeting is week 12 and last one in the current series. We're hoping to get another round of people together so we can have meetings here at work. If not, then I will have to join the Chelmsford Weight Watchers.
See ya!
Weigh in last Wednesday... lost another 2.4 pounds! I'm up to 28 pounds (total including pre-WW)!
And on the Sunday before that I got measured in Jazzercise. Since February 1st, I've lost 9 inches! They measured my bust, waist, and hips. I actually want to measure myself once a month and I want to include my arms in these measurements.
Of course, I have another weigh-in tomorrow. I didn't journal Friday through Sunday! I was camping with my Girl Scout troop and we were super busy. I definitely burned lots of calories, but I know I did not drink enough water or get enough sleep. I ate way too much popcorn (cooked in oil) on Sunday (Mother's Day). I love popcorn - I would choose this over chips....
Actually tomorrow's meeting is week 12 and last one in the current series. We're hoping to get another round of people together so we can have meetings here at work. If not, then I will have to join the Chelmsford Weight Watchers.
See ya!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Kids' Vacation Week is Good to Me!
Lost another 3 pounds!!
My daughters were away last week and I had the opportunity to eat out a couple of times, as well as had some ice cream at Friendly's, but I still lost! Even on those days that I ate out, I was very aware of what I ate. This seems to be the thing that is really working for me right now.
Cafe Madrid (local restaurant): I had fried green plaintains topped with tropical salsa and chopped garlic shrimp. Very filling and seemed pretty healthy!
India Palace (local restaurant): Shrimp biryani. Yummy, but not much shrimp. Think I would try something else only because there wasn't much shrimp at all. We halso had a vegetable appetizer, but they were fried. I know... I know...
Friendly's: Coffee ice cream with sugar free fudge topping. Definitely hit the spot.
On top of all of this, I have to get measured this week at Jazzercise. I'm in this "Take It Off" program, which ends this week. It began on Feb 1st. We see how many inches we can lose during these three months. I have no idea how I've done. So, stay tuned!
My daughters were away last week and I had the opportunity to eat out a couple of times, as well as had some ice cream at Friendly's, but I still lost! Even on those days that I ate out, I was very aware of what I ate. This seems to be the thing that is really working for me right now.
Cafe Madrid (local restaurant): I had fried green plaintains topped with tropical salsa and chopped garlic shrimp. Very filling and seemed pretty healthy!
India Palace (local restaurant): Shrimp biryani. Yummy, but not much shrimp. Think I would try something else only because there wasn't much shrimp at all. We halso had a vegetable appetizer, but they were fried. I know... I know...
Friendly's: Coffee ice cream with sugar free fudge topping. Definitely hit the spot.
On top of all of this, I have to get measured this week at Jazzercise. I'm in this "Take It Off" program, which ends this week. It began on Feb 1st. We see how many inches we can lose during these three months. I have no idea how I've done. So, stay tuned!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Down 4.6 More!
I was reminded yesterday that I did not post last week.
Last week, I was down 2 lbs. I can't remember what I did and didn't do. I think after being up a little the previous week, and there was no more ham left and I put away the Easter candy.. Dunno.
This week, the first half was tough, but I lost another 2.6 lbs. I can tell you that on one day, I just wanted to eat everything and it was a struggle not to. And I know this was tied to my emotions. I was trying to at least eat lower point items, but I know I still went over that day.
I've continued to go to jazzercise when I can. I've added in mowing the lawn (walk behind the mower) and walking the dogs (they love that!). And I am trying to not eat until I am completely stuffed. The hubby helped with this - I couldn't finish my dessert on Sunday night, so he gladly helped me. :>) And the kids are away this week and we definitely eat differently without them around. David was perfectly happy last night with the brown basmati rice and soybeans.
Last week, I was down 2 lbs. I can't remember what I did and didn't do. I think after being up a little the previous week, and there was no more ham left and I put away the Easter candy.. Dunno.
This week, the first half was tough, but I lost another 2.6 lbs. I can tell you that on one day, I just wanted to eat everything and it was a struggle not to. And I know this was tied to my emotions. I was trying to at least eat lower point items, but I know I still went over that day.
I've continued to go to jazzercise when I can. I've added in mowing the lawn (walk behind the mower) and walking the dogs (they love that!). And I am trying to not eat until I am completely stuffed. The hubby helped with this - I couldn't finish my dessert on Sunday night, so he gladly helped me. :>) And the kids are away this week and we definitely eat differently without them around. David was perfectly happy last night with the brown basmati rice and soybeans.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Easter Candy and Ham did Me in!
Gained 0.6 pounds this week. I couldn't stay away from the jelly beans and the ham... especially the night before weigh-in! I can only blame myself. Now, it's a new week and I am looking for some success.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Lost 5% Since Joining Weight Watchers!
Down another 3.2 pounds today! I've hit my first 5% target!
The leader asked me what I've done differently over the last six weeks. It's hard to pinpoint. I should ask the family what they've seen me do differently....
- Measuring my food as much as possible and making better food choices. Not eating a lot of pasta right now and the bread is typically a 1 pt flat bread, english muffin, or something similar.
- Trying to be more diligent about my exercise - I definitely feel stronger in Jazzercise.
- Drinking more water.
- Tracking what I eat and drink.
- Not nibbling when making lunches or dinners.
- Making sure I take my Calcium and multivitamin just to make sure I am getting enough nutrients.
I know that I was hungry all the time during the first week and a half of this journey, which began February 24th. I can remember the day that this changed ... March 5th, when I realized I wasn't hungry. It was strange. I figured my metabolism was slowing down, which is a huge fear of mine.
I also haven't told many people that I am on Weight Watchers... yet. I guess it is that fear of failure. And it usually takes about 30 pounds of loss for people to really begin to notice. I am slowly opening my network up. But right now, those that do know have been wonderful. And my family is right there at the top.
Thank you everyone!
Next goal... another 5%!
The leader asked me what I've done differently over the last six weeks. It's hard to pinpoint. I should ask the family what they've seen me do differently....
- Measuring my food as much as possible and making better food choices. Not eating a lot of pasta right now and the bread is typically a 1 pt flat bread, english muffin, or something similar.
- Trying to be more diligent about my exercise - I definitely feel stronger in Jazzercise.
- Drinking more water.
- Tracking what I eat and drink.
- Not nibbling when making lunches or dinners.
- Making sure I take my Calcium and multivitamin just to make sure I am getting enough nutrients.
I know that I was hungry all the time during the first week and a half of this journey, which began February 24th. I can remember the day that this changed ... March 5th, when I realized I wasn't hungry. It was strange. I figured my metabolism was slowing down, which is a huge fear of mine.
I also haven't told many people that I am on Weight Watchers... yet. I guess it is that fear of failure. And it usually takes about 30 pounds of loss for people to really begin to notice. I am slowly opening my network up. But right now, those that do know have been wonderful. And my family is right there at the top.
Thank you everyone!
Next goal... another 5%!
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