I won our family weightloss contest!!! 13lbs lost!!!! It is such a good feeling to get to church and have people come up and comment on your weightloss. I can't see it as easily, so it's nice to know it can be seen. I can feel it a bit in my clothing but it feels good when people comment on it. Stephanie lost 6lb, Brenda and Mom lost 2lbs and Teresa lost oz I think, LOL, can't remember.
So we start again!!! Feb starts the contest over and another $100 is on the line.
So here I sit eating my breakfast muffin and writing, it's sort of a habit of such. We are going to continue the dinners which are so much fun and I am going to do my best to eat less than I have been and I haven't been eating much dinner. The last week I've been adding dance workouts and they are fun and seen to be burning a few calories, I'm down oz, which aggravates me but I'll keep on because for the first time in my life I am doing it on my own. Feels good!!!
I went from low cal white muffins to wheat. See I just keep plodding forward one little change at a time. Any good food tips or recipes??? I can always use low fat recipes.
I learned something this morning. LOL. I DO NOT like Moterrey Jack cheese on my muffin. Ick, it almost didn't go down this morning. I love that kind of cheese but not on a Turkey Bacon, Egg White & English Muffin breakfast. LOL. Whew that was YUCK!!! Lesson learned stick with Cheddar or Pepper Jack.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe
Baked Zucchini Chips |
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Submitted By: KRISRIZZIO Photo By: ALFANN02
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"Zucchini is breaded and baked until crispy and golden brown. A quick, healthy way to use some of that zucchini from your garden!"
INGREDIENTS:
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs | 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 egg whites |
DIRECTIONS:
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). |
| 2. | In one small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Place the egg whites in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini slices into the egg whites, then coat the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet. |
| 3. | Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn over and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until browned and crispy. |
Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 4 Calories: 92 | Amount Per Serving
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| ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2011 Allrecipes.com | Printed from Allrecipes.com 1/27/2011 |
Monday, January 24, 2011
Ugh!!!!
I'm stalled and even gained about a pound back. HELP!!! LOL. I know this is the way it is. I just have to patiently wait for this rebellion of my body, give it a day or so and I'll start losing again. It's so frustrating though to know you are eating like you should to lose weight and your body says NO. Grrrr.
However, these moments are when I usually give up and this month I've just kept doing what I have been doing and guess what... Yuppers, Give it 2-3 days and I wake up and have lost 4lbs or something crazy. Dumb body.
I'm having a few tummy issues but I've bought vitamins and herbs, etc to help. I'm sticking with my vitamins and all so it'll all work out, my mind is made up!!! I'm losing this weight, it's been a lifestyle change for me, I can't just diet or after the diet is over and the weight is gone I'll be right back where I am now, I have to change my lifestyle. Then I will keep it off and be the healthy lady God wants me to be!!!
However, these moments are when I usually give up and this month I've just kept doing what I have been doing and guess what... Yuppers, Give it 2-3 days and I wake up and have lost 4lbs or something crazy. Dumb body.
I'm having a few tummy issues but I've bought vitamins and herbs, etc to help. I'm sticking with my vitamins and all so it'll all work out, my mind is made up!!! I'm losing this weight, it's been a lifestyle change for me, I can't just diet or after the diet is over and the weight is gone I'll be right back where I am now, I have to change my lifestyle. Then I will keep it off and be the healthy lady God wants me to be!!!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
I'm In Shock
I can't believe it!!!!! Another lb lost in a day. I've never done a diet and it been this easy!!! I know it's God helping me. I want to be the best me I can be in order to work for him.
I still get up at 6am and cook breakfast and I have so much energy, it's crazy. I'm loving this life I'm living. We hope to get back in the gym some. That could be good and bad. LOL. I would tone up but probably gain muscle which would slow my weight loss down. Gotta be careful there. LOL.
I've been doing good so far with my stress levels and not letting life get to me. God's good!!! I'm going to try and share some food tips I've been doing. Share some recipes we've worked on and such. Food taste is a major deal for me. So I'm trying to take foods I like and redo the recipe for low calorie we've had a couple winners. ROFLOL. Some not so much. Then also share some things I've found that were low cal.
I still get up at 6am and cook breakfast and I have so much energy, it's crazy. I'm loving this life I'm living. We hope to get back in the gym some. That could be good and bad. LOL. I would tone up but probably gain muscle which would slow my weight loss down. Gotta be careful there. LOL.
I've been doing good so far with my stress levels and not letting life get to me. God's good!!! I'm going to try and share some food tips I've been doing. Share some recipes we've worked on and such. Food taste is a major deal for me. So I'm trying to take foods I like and redo the recipe for low calorie we've had a couple winners. ROFLOL. Some not so much. Then also share some things I've found that were low cal.
Monday, January 17, 2011
I'm at 10% of what I have to lose!!!!!!
Woot Woot, **doing the happy dance**
12.2lbs lost since January 1. This is day 17 and I'm still at it. Is this a record? I'm sure it's getting close. I'm so ready to be smaller!!! Yay Me!!!
Gotta get my day started but I have so much more energy and happiness!!! I try to explain to the others in my family that don't feel well that it can be different but they don't want the sacrifice of counting their calories and really doing it right. They want what they want, when they want it. That is what I was doing when I found myself at 250lbs. I was miserable, swollen, sick all the time and just tired tired tired. All that is gone now!!! Do I crave the bad stuff? Ho, boy do I ever, if it gets really bad I have some of whatever I'm craving and count it in my daily calorie intake. I wish I could convince my whole family to make this change. They all spout that they are doing it but they aren't trying hard!!!! Oh well. I am and I'm pumped about it!!!
So many things God has promised and I've cheated myself out of them because I was fat, etc. Wouldn't open myself up but today it's all different and I'm so happy!!!!
12.2lbs lost since January 1. This is day 17 and I'm still at it. Is this a record? I'm sure it's getting close. I'm so ready to be smaller!!! Yay Me!!!
Gotta get my day started but I have so much more energy and happiness!!! I try to explain to the others in my family that don't feel well that it can be different but they don't want the sacrifice of counting their calories and really doing it right. They want what they want, when they want it. That is what I was doing when I found myself at 250lbs. I was miserable, swollen, sick all the time and just tired tired tired. All that is gone now!!! Do I crave the bad stuff? Ho, boy do I ever, if it gets really bad I have some of whatever I'm craving and count it in my daily calorie intake. I wish I could convince my whole family to make this change. They all spout that they are doing it but they aren't trying hard!!!! Oh well. I am and I'm pumped about it!!!
So many things God has promised and I've cheated myself out of them because I was fat, etc. Wouldn't open myself up but today it's all different and I'm so happy!!!!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Mind Over Food
Everything could change in a moment, I've never had such an easy time losing weight. However, I've never felt enjoyment when a hunger pain hit. It's weird how I feel so happy when my body is so confused. LOL. It's screaming for food and soda and I have this little evil laugh in my head. Mom says it's probably that I've made up my mind. LOL.
I do alot more journaling. LOL. When I go through Bueno and order 1 potato burrito and water, my body starts flipping out but I have to think through it. LOL. I've starting getting alot of newletters on eating and weightloss and mental/emotional ties to food. I guess I'm learning to not use food to fix my problems. Haven't had hardly any cheese and been eating alot of veggies which I can't stand. When you are eating stuff you don't like, it's not so hard to cut back I guess.
Right now my stomache is screaming in pain, I'm nauseous and lunch isn't quite finished and I had 1 package of Brown Sugar Oatmeal for breakfast, it's long gone and I'm hungry but I will not eat until lunch is ready. But I feel good about punishing my body, where did all this come from??? I've never felt quite this way before. Strange.
One of my big struggles has been with food portions in what I'm eating. I'm not withholding anything, if I like it I can eat it but it's about portion control. It's my money so used to I would go through a fast food line and order anything I wanted, alot of the time I hated myself, just felt like I had to exist in the world until I died, didn't see any future for myself. So I didn't care, I was sad, depressed at times, lonely, hurting emotionally and mentally and wasn't finding a solution to my pain, so I would eat. Food never told me I was fat or ugly or anything of that sort. It always told me I was important, I had that one area of life where I could do as I pleased.
Eating in my car so no one could see, not going into restaurants because I didn't want them to judge what or how much I ate and hiding who I really am. I have to give the thanks to God because He is helping me every step of the way, couldn't do it without His help!!!
My prayer of late has been to be who and what He wants me to be, it that is fat and single, it will be hard, I won't understand but I trust Him. If it's to be a healthier happier me, I trust Him. He has control, that is a hard thing to give up!!! To be happy and content and satisfied with who I am and what I am becoming through Christ. It's so funny to look back at the unhappy me and compare to the me of today. Such a change and a good change.
I do alot more journaling. LOL. When I go through Bueno and order 1 potato burrito and water, my body starts flipping out but I have to think through it. LOL. I've starting getting alot of newletters on eating and weightloss and mental/emotional ties to food. I guess I'm learning to not use food to fix my problems. Haven't had hardly any cheese and been eating alot of veggies which I can't stand. When you are eating stuff you don't like, it's not so hard to cut back I guess.
Right now my stomache is screaming in pain, I'm nauseous and lunch isn't quite finished and I had 1 package of Brown Sugar Oatmeal for breakfast, it's long gone and I'm hungry but I will not eat until lunch is ready. But I feel good about punishing my body, where did all this come from??? I've never felt quite this way before. Strange.
One of my big struggles has been with food portions in what I'm eating. I'm not withholding anything, if I like it I can eat it but it's about portion control. It's my money so used to I would go through a fast food line and order anything I wanted, alot of the time I hated myself, just felt like I had to exist in the world until I died, didn't see any future for myself. So I didn't care, I was sad, depressed at times, lonely, hurting emotionally and mentally and wasn't finding a solution to my pain, so I would eat. Food never told me I was fat or ugly or anything of that sort. It always told me I was important, I had that one area of life where I could do as I pleased.
Eating in my car so no one could see, not going into restaurants because I didn't want them to judge what or how much I ate and hiding who I really am. I have to give the thanks to God because He is helping me every step of the way, couldn't do it without His help!!!
My prayer of late has been to be who and what He wants me to be, it that is fat and single, it will be hard, I won't understand but I trust Him. If it's to be a healthier happier me, I trust Him. He has control, that is a hard thing to give up!!! To be happy and content and satisfied with who I am and what I am becoming through Christ. It's so funny to look back at the unhappy me and compare to the me of today. Such a change and a good change.
Goodbye 10 Pounds!!!
This morning I stepped on the scale and WOW!!!, I had lost offically 10lbs. I've been so careful with my food and portion sizes. A very empowering moment for me was when I went through Taco Bueno for lunch, used to lunch was my moment to eat whatever I wanted. Well yesterday I went through and only got 1 potato burrito, it was soooooooooooo good and that was it, water to drink. After I ate it and felt full and felt so strong and powerful like I could take on the world. I had once again defeated food and soda. That was a wonderful moment for me. Then this morning to get on the scale and have lost 10lbs in a little over a week... Let's say I smiled big and Thanked God because I really really believe He is helping me along.
So I'll see what today holds but I believe I can do well even on a off day like Saturday!!! So doghouse building time!!!
So I'll see what today holds but I believe I can do well even on a off day like Saturday!!! So doghouse building time!!!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
OK, I Like Comments
My little traffic meter is telling me I'm getting traffic so leave me some comments, encouragement and don't leave me out here alone... I need ideas!!!
Thanks!!! :-)
Thanks!!! :-)
Back On Track
OK, so I think I'm back on track!!!! I've lost more weight and I'm soooooo happy about that.
I've been eating light in the morning, something healthy at lunch and then eating light at dinner, then snack time is one of those mini bags of popcorn. I have a sports bottle of water that goes with me EVERYWHERE I go so I'm not tempted to stop and grap a Coke. That has been a big help.
Last night Brenda cooked Breakfast chops with Terioki (have no clue how to spell) sauce and half a slice of pineapple, brown rice and bake veggie mixture on the side. It was all soooooo wonderful!!! Tonight Teresa cooks, we'll see what she can cook up.
I've started this morning off good again, at first I was really dragging but I feel good now! I've had some water, my meds and vitamins, etc and half a sub sandwich. I keep having severe nausea in the mornings and I get really really carsick on the way to work and I'M THE ONE DRIVING... That is crazy, so I tried eating a more substantial breakfast and see if that helps, so far it hasn't but we'll see about the drive to work. I hate feeling like I'm about to throwup or trying to throw up.
Time will tell, I've been using Laurie's Lotion facial products and I went and got some coverup for my exema spots. I'm feeling really good about my self on a personal level, socially? not so much but I believe it will come. I'm holding on the the promise God gave me Monday night!!! Assurance my prayers are being answered and I've been praying a long string of prayers that all are woven together, I want a healthier me, thinner me, I want a family and a home of my own. That isn't too big for God!!!
So I'll keep trudging along with God's help and now I need to hit the road and head to work!!!
I've been eating light in the morning, something healthy at lunch and then eating light at dinner, then snack time is one of those mini bags of popcorn. I have a sports bottle of water that goes with me EVERYWHERE I go so I'm not tempted to stop and grap a Coke. That has been a big help.
Last night Brenda cooked Breakfast chops with Terioki (have no clue how to spell) sauce and half a slice of pineapple, brown rice and bake veggie mixture on the side. It was all soooooo wonderful!!! Tonight Teresa cooks, we'll see what she can cook up.
I've started this morning off good again, at first I was really dragging but I feel good now! I've had some water, my meds and vitamins, etc and half a sub sandwich. I keep having severe nausea in the mornings and I get really really carsick on the way to work and I'M THE ONE DRIVING... That is crazy, so I tried eating a more substantial breakfast and see if that helps, so far it hasn't but we'll see about the drive to work. I hate feeling like I'm about to throwup or trying to throw up.
Time will tell, I've been using Laurie's Lotion facial products and I went and got some coverup for my exema spots. I'm feeling really good about my self on a personal level, socially? not so much but I believe it will come. I'm holding on the the promise God gave me Monday night!!! Assurance my prayers are being answered and I've been praying a long string of prayers that all are woven together, I want a healthier me, thinner me, I want a family and a home of my own. That isn't too big for God!!!
So I'll keep trudging along with God's help and now I need to hit the road and head to work!!!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Weight Loss Contest!!!!
OK, so my aunts, Mom and I are in a weight loss competition. We weighed in today and we will be pitching in $20 a month in the pot and the biggest loser at the end of the month wins the money!!! That is $100!!!
So I'll be keeping my food diary again and counting calories. I'm going to be trying to be less stressed and not so overloaded this year. I'm planning a weekend getaway in a few weeks and then in Feb/March my sister in law and I are planning a girls getaway in Chicago. That will be alot of fun!!!
So I'll be planning and moaning and groaning about losing weight. Pray that I can keep on track and not give up!!!
So I'll be keeping my food diary again and counting calories. I'm going to be trying to be less stressed and not so overloaded this year. I'm planning a weekend getaway in a few weeks and then in Feb/March my sister in law and I are planning a girls getaway in Chicago. That will be alot of fun!!!
So I'll be planning and moaning and groaning about losing weight. Pray that I can keep on track and not give up!!!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Ring In 2011
So starts another year of being fat, still!!! Honesty is sometimes the best medicine. It's what I do this year to change all of that. Sigh, no big resolutions or promises, they just get broken. Just a prayer that with God's strength I can make the right choices each day, take my life day by day...
I'm back at my top weight and so frustrated, everyone has an answer or way to fix it. Exercise more, walk, eat less, eat healthier, count calories, Slim Fast diet, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and on and on. But see I've been watching Jillian Michaels TV show episodes online and Biggest Loser episodes. I've noticed there is always a place in each persons journey where they have a moment, a melt down, whatever you choose to use. So I've began to think it through. What is it that keeps me from really being able to be healthy, why do I turn to food to cover my emotions because the result is guilt and low self esteem, etc. I hate being big, it's embarrassing, the comments... "You are such a pretty girl, if you would just lose some weight you would be beautiful" Sigh, Well meaning words that cut deep.
I began today reading about emotional eating, very interesting stuff. Food journal, ick! I hate writing it all down because the paper is honest about it, no hiding it if you write it all down. Sigh, well to this year!!! Where's my water bottle?
I'm back at my top weight and so frustrated, everyone has an answer or way to fix it. Exercise more, walk, eat less, eat healthier, count calories, Slim Fast diet, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and on and on. But see I've been watching Jillian Michaels TV show episodes online and Biggest Loser episodes. I've noticed there is always a place in each persons journey where they have a moment, a melt down, whatever you choose to use. So I've began to think it through. What is it that keeps me from really being able to be healthy, why do I turn to food to cover my emotions because the result is guilt and low self esteem, etc. I hate being big, it's embarrassing, the comments... "You are such a pretty girl, if you would just lose some weight you would be beautiful" Sigh, Well meaning words that cut deep.
I began today reading about emotional eating, very interesting stuff. Food journal, ick! I hate writing it all down because the paper is honest about it, no hiding it if you write it all down. Sigh, well to this year!!! Where's my water bottle?
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