January 2010 Blog Posts

I found these sites and I think some of you might find them useful. http://www.docstoc.com/docs/620755/How-to-Live-a-Healthy-Life (This one is called How to Live a Healthy Life) and... http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/433/hl_eating.pdf (This one is called AMA Healthier Life Steps™:A physician-patient alliance for a longer, healthier life)  

Everyday I keep track of my food points in a journal.  On each page other than food points I also keep track of whether or not I have exercised, I keep a journal, and I make a daily change.  For the upcoming week, starting on Monday, I am going to change what is written in my daily change section.  Instead of food changes (i.e instead of chocolate, eat fat-free pudding) I am going to make personal changes.  I have already decided what each day is going to be and I plan on working on them throughout the week. At the end...

Weight Watchers Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge Recipe Ingredients: - 1 spray cooking spray - 1 2/3 cups sugar - 2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk - 2 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine, or light butter - 12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) - 14 large marshmallows Directions: Coat an 8- X 8-inch pan with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, evaporated milk and margarine (or butter); bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Stir in chocolate and marshmallows; remove pan from heat and stir until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut...

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"I believe in giving rewards and positive reinforcement for a job well done, but can we raise ourselves a little higher than the dogs and give rewards that have longer-term benefits? How can a poor food choice be a true reward anyway?" ~Jill Johnson The team is called Birth Control Babes.  Everyone is welcome to join as long and they are dedicated, are willing to try, and are going to stay active on the team. Below is a little about what we are all about:   Why the Name?  I choose this name when I first started on this website.  I had joined because I...

I went to my first Al Anon meeting today.  It was odd to have everyone be so nice and open about things.  I figure that since I have decided to work on my outside maybe I will work on the inside too. Also, for those of you who read the recipe for the crab cakes, I made them.  They weren't as good as I thought they would be.  I think I am going to come up with a different recipie...And don't worry, if I come up with a better one I will make sure to post it for all to enjoy!!

I think that I am going to make these tonight.  They sound really good!!   Cajun Crab Cakes POINTS® Value:    3 Servings:  4 ...

Apple Pie Bread Pudding Recipe 12 slices reduced-calorie white bread– torn into medium-size pieces 3 1/2 cups cooking apples — cored, peeled and chopped 1 cup unsweetened apple juice 1/2 cup diet lemon-lime soda Sugar substitute suitable for baking to equal 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice Spray slow cooker with butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray. Combine bread pieces and apples in slow cooker. In small bowl, combine apple juice, soda, sugar substitute and apple pie spice. Drizzle evenly over bread mixture. Mix gently to combine. Cover and cook for 6 hours on low, or until done. Mix well before serving. Serves 6. Each Serving Equals:...

I found this list online and I thought others might enjoy this as much as I did.   Neat Reasons to lose weight! 1. To feel better about myself. 2. To increase my feelings of self worth. 3. To be able to run and jump without worrying about hurting myself. 4. To look good in a tight dress. 5. To be able to wear shorts in the summer. 6. To be able to go swimming without being self-conscious. 7. To feel I can go swimming at all! 8. To be able to run with my grandchildren 9. To be healthier. 10. To not have fear going to the doctors, because he'll make...

Another weigh-in day today...Down another 3.4lbs!! Weight 159.2 lbs Measurements: Stomach: 34'' Hips: 41 3/8'' Waist: 31 1/2'' Arms: 12 1/8'' Bust: 39''

Today has been an odd day.  I wish that my team (the one that I created) would be more active.  It's like pulling teeth to get anyone to participate.  I am running out of ideas.  If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them!! I need to workout again today.  I was tagged.  The exercise is extremely easy, so at the least I will make sure to get it done so that I can tag another player. I hope that I will want to do more, but I have been feeling a little ill the last couple of days.  That...

Weight Watcher Stuffed Mushrooms 1 clove garlic diced 1/2 bell pepper chopped 1/3 onion chopped 12-14 mushrooms 1/4 red, yellow bell pepper or 1/4 anaheim pepper 3-4 tbsp chicken broth 1/2 piece whole grain toast (toasted and crumbled to soft bread crumbs) (.5 points) seasoned pepper to taste salt to taste http://www.thatsmyhome.com" -->Remove mushroom stems and dice. Saute garlic, peppers, onions, in 1-2 tbsps chicken broth till tender (5 minutes). Add 1 tbsp broth and remove from heat. Stir in bread crumbs, season pepper, salt and other spice to taste. Stuff stuffing into 12-14 mushroom caps. Place on foil lined tray pre sprayed with butter, garlic or olive oiled flavored...

"No one can make you feel inferior without your permission." -- Eleanor Roosevelt __________________________________________________________________________ The team is called Birth Control Babes.  Everyone is welcome to join as long and they are dedicated, are willing to try, and are going to stay active on the team. Below is a little about what we are all about:   Why the Name?  I choose this name when I first started on this website.  I had joined because I was tired of the weight that I had gained due to my birth control (Implanon).  Since then, the team's focus has been changed, but I couldn't change the name without deleting the...

Is there anyone on this site that lives in NC? I have tried this before but haven't been so successful. I would really like to find someone to help me be accountable for my eating and exercise habits.  I was thinking that we could have completions where we could exercise together and call each other when we were having a bad day.  Then at the end of the month the loser could buy the other dinner, or a cup of coffee, or pay for their movie, etc. If there is someone else, who isn't in NC, but would like to work out...

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"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." --Henry David Thoreau Now is the time to do something. Today is the second weigh-in and measurement day, a perfect time to join.  The team is called Birth Control Babes.  Everyone is welcome to join as long and they are dedicated, are willing to try, and are going to stay active on the team. Below is a little about what we are all about:   Why the Name? We have all been there Gained weight due to birth control Well ladies its time to get our bodies back  Why is this...

Parmesan Chicken Fingers 1/3 cup buttermilk - or 1/3 cup skim milk + 2 teaspoons vinegar 1 clove garlic - chopped 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves-cut in 1/2" strips 20 nonfat saltine crackers - crushed 1 teaspoon paprika - 1/2" cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Stir together buttermilk and garlic in a large bowl. Add chicken; toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Heat oven to 450° F. Prepare coating: Combine cracker crumbs, paprika, salt, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan in a pie plate. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with a nonstick cooking spray. Drain chicken; dip in coating, tossing...

Food For Thought When we were young girls, so fresh in our teens We'd go on our diets, to look good in our jeans! And of course, at that age, we'd starve now and then The obvious reason, was to look good for men! Then, in our 20's, we'd push food away To look good for the boyfriends, we chose for the day! Our 30's, the same "sorry, cannot eat that My guy may not love me if I start getting FAT! Thank God, in our 40's, we've learned from mistakes We must push away pizza and candy and cakes.. So we feel good, feel healthy, love ourselves once again Then...

Tip #345: ONE SURE WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT IS TO PLACE THE BATHROOM SCALE IF FRONT OF THE REFRIGERATOR. Now is the time to do something.  I have recently restarted and revamped a team called Birth Control Babes.  Everyone is welcome to join as long and they are dedicated, are willing to try, and are going to stay active on the team.  Below is a little about what we are all about:   Why the Name? We have all been there Gained weight due to birth control Well ladies its time to get our bodies back  Why is this group for me (especially if...

 “Procrastination is the fear of success. People procrastinate because they are afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now. Because success is heavy, carries a responsibility with it, it is much easier to procrastinate and live on the “someday I’ll” philosophy.” --Denis Waitley Now is the time to do something.  I have recently restarted and revamped a team called Birth Control Babes.  Everyone is welcome to join as long and they are dedicated, are willing to try, and are going to stay active on the team.  Below is a little about what we are...

To kick off the new month and trying to get back on track I created a list of things that I had to keep track of in my food journal.  They are as follows... In your journal: 1. Write one reason why you are trying to lose weight and weigh that against junk food every day 2. Keep track of all foods you eat with the points 3. Make a small change everyday.  EX: Instead of eating chocolate eat fat free chocolate pudding 4. Make sure to eat foods that are not only healthy but you love them.  Make it a treat everyday. 5. Always eat...

Is there anyone on this site that lives in NC?  I would really like to find someone to help me be accountable for my eating and exercise habits.  I was thinking that we could have completions where we could exercise together and call each other when we were having a bad day.  Then at the end of the month the loser could buy the other dinner, or a cup of coffee, or pay for their movie, etc. If there is someone else, who isn't in NC, but would like to work out something similar, please email me.  Maybe for prizes we...

2 POINTS per serving   Ingredients: 2 Idaho potatoes, about 1 lb. 1/4 C. Fat-free Sour Cream 1/4 C. Crumbled Bleu Cheese 1 tsp. Chopped Fresh Parsley Instructions: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Pierce potatoes with fork. Bake until tender, 45-50 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes lengthwise. With spoon, scoop out potato pulp, forming 4 shells. Place pulp in bowl; add sour cream, bleu cheese and parsley. With potato masher, blend until smooth. Smooth potato mixture into shells. Place on baking sheet and bake until heated through, 15 minutes Yield: Makes 4 servings. 2 POINTS per serving Nutrition information: Each serving contains: 115 Cal.;...

Yesterday I went to eat at Zoe's Kitchen.  They claim that they only have healthy food choices so I figured that it would be okay to eat there.  When I got home and attempted to look up the food that I ate to figure the points, I was unable to find the nutritional value.  Makes me question how healthy the food is.  If anyone can help me find the information that would be great!! Later I ended up going over my points for the day.  I am hoping that if some one can find the nutritional information for the Mediterranean tuna...

Fell out of the swing of things the last month.  Luckily I only put on two pounds.  Since so many have decided to join my group and I was just named buddy of the month, I need to start being active on this site again.  I have restarted my diet three days ago.  I have designed these logos to place on my desktop to keep me motivated.  I hope that you will find them as motivational as I do (just ignore the date and weight goals, unless they are the same for you as they are for me).  If anything, I...