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[sjl330]

Meatloaf Muffins

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 box stove top stuffing
1 c. water
2 egg whites

Combine together and divide mixture into 12 muffin tins.
Bake @ 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Total 2 points each.

I had to dig deep, but I found them on the WW recipe thread Lou shared. There's lots of good ones there.

[Illy]

Good morning friends. Happy Monday.

I had a nice long weekend. Food has been I havent been able to stick to flex, core, lc, anything. I just eat too much. Thank God for my exercise but one minute I want to do lc, the other WW, and I end up not doing either one, ugh.
Today I plan to eat better and start writing things down. I made plenty of meals to have handy for lunches, and I have plenty of the veggie soup. Why is staying on plan so hard? I admit lc was a lot easier for me to stick to, I just enjoy being able to have a sandwich or a sub here and there. Decisions, decisions......

Well hope everyone has a great day. I have a lot of work so I'll BBL

[melnbec]

Hello my sorely missed friends!

My director is here in my office for a few days, so I'll probably be scarcer (a word ) than I have been. I feel like I've been neglecting you all and I'm sorry!! Hoping things calm down next week.

Special for those who are struggling.

I did see we have another new friend who joined us. Joanne!

I'll try to stop by later. Did I mention that I miss you all??? ALOT?????

[bonehenge]

Originally Posted by LINC

I feel gross - I'm wearing too tight pants and I can feel the belly fat squishing out. It's nothing I ate - I skipped the rice, as a matter of fact - just one of those "fat" days, you know?

Lou

ahahahahh! Lou, I feel like that most of the time lately.

[bonehenge]

good morning and Happy monday to you all.
Sounds like we all are back, in the boat.. trying to row down the same old river! sigh. or.. climb the same big hill again... geeeez... If we just would not slide back down so much, after we made progress.. I would be happy.. sigh.
I am getting ready to have breakfast... oatmeal. old fashion, ff milk, applesauce.. etc... its save.. and its filling.
I have a Dr appointment just before noon today.. girlie stuff... so we will see how I can handle lunch... I want to make sure that I am not STARVING and than go over board and loose it. sigh.

I am thinking to have something ready to eat when I get home.. so than it won't be so tempting to over eat.. or grab something that is not on plan.

so... where is my dear friend Marie this morning? She should have made it back from her weekend visit???

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by LINC

Have you seen this? Weight Watchers Tried and True Recipes

Great recipes from your friends here. Except, I notice that the meatloaf muffin recipe is not there? Dudes? (yes, I just called you all dudes - I'm feeling very CA right now ) I'll have to dig to find it - anyone have it handy?

I feel gross - I'm wearing too tight pants and I can feel the belly fat squishing out. It's nothing I ate - I skipped the rice, as a matter of fact - just one of those "fat" days, you know?

Lou

THANKS LOU
ACTUALLY I HAD SEEN THAT THREAD AND I WILL BE POSTING SOME RECIPES ALSO. I NEED TO RUN THEM THORUGH THE RECIPE BUILDER FIRST FOR THE ACCURATE POINTS .
IF YOUR PANTS ARE SO TIGHT WHY NOT JUST CHANGE THEM? YOU CRACK ME UP MY FRIEND
THE MEATLOAF RECIPE WAS THERE TOO IT WAS ON THE FIRST PAGE.
I CANT WAIT TO TRY THOSE. THINK I'LL MAKE THEM FOR LUNCH

Originally Posted by bonehenge

ok! dinner was good.. I was good! I had a small cup or tortilla soup and salmon with salad and fruit.
So.. I will mark off the points for the soup.
Desert I had at home fresh strawberries with splenda and ff cool wip. So it was ok... Got this day behind me relatively clean and on CORE..
Looking forward to tomorrow.
good night my friends.. see you all tomorrow.

GOOD FOR YOU NOW JUST TO GET THROUGH TODAY YOU CAN DO IT

Originally Posted by Radmom413

I LOVE YOUR LITTLE PICTURES EACH DAY THE ARE A REAL BLESSING TO ME . THANKS

Originally Posted by sjl330

Meatloaf Muffins

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 box stove top stuffing
1 c. water
2 egg whites

Combine together and divide mixture into 12 muffin tins.
Bake @ 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Total 2 points each.

I had to dig deep, but I found them on the WW recipe thread Lou shared. There's lots of good ones there.

GOING TO MAKE THESE FOR LUNCH YUMMO. HOPE I DONT EAT ALL OF THEM

Originally Posted by melnbec

Hello my sorely missed friends!

My director is here in my office for a few days, so I'll probably be scarcer (a word ) than I have been. I feel like I've been neglecting you all and I'm sorry!! Hoping things calm down next week.

Special for those who are struggling.

I did see we have another new friend who joined us. Joanne!

I'll try to stop by later. Did I mention that I miss you all??? ALOT?????

YOU ARE MISSED ALSO. THINGS WILL SLOW DOWN ONE OF THESE DAYS BUT WE UNDERSTAND IT IS HARD WHEN YOU WORK EVERY DAY. LIFE TENDS TO KEEP US HOPPING

[LINC]

Good morning everyone!

DH has the day off for golf. I, OTOH, have a busy work day planned.

I managed to hang onto last week's loss through the weekend - and I won't even tell you the evil off-plan things I indulged in. Weekends are impossible for me. But, as long as I hang tight during the week, I can usually net a loss. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for that this week.

Sandy - thanks for finding the meatloaf muffin recipe. I couldn't find it on the thread...and I was sure someone posted it there. It's like those oatmeal muffins. Everyone wants them.

Today's plan:

Coffee / creamer: 1 pt
milk / yogurt / banana / whey powder - 6 pts
garden burger / salsa / LF cheese - 3 pts
apple - 1 pt
english muffin / LC cheese / tomato - 2 pts
chicken w/corn, salsa, black beans, rice, chopped pepper and onion - 8 pts, I guess
popcorn - 1 pt

I decided to go back to my popcorn at night. It's filling and it keeps my hands out of DH's cheese doodle bag.

Gotta get dressed for the day here...

Lou

[Berta48]

WELL I WEIGHED LAST NIGHT JUST KNOWING I WAS GOING TO BE DOWN.
I WASNT WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON??

I HAVE NOT WENT OFF PLAN ONE SINGLE DAY AND I HAVE EARNED 30 POINTS EXERCISING THIS PAST WEEK. AS OF TODAY I STILL HAVE 16 POINTS LEFT OF MY WEEKLY EXTRA PTS.

GUESS TOMORROW NIGHT AT WEIGH IN WILL BE THE FINAL VERDICT.

I HAVE NOT GOTTEN IN ALL OF MY MILK BUT MY VEGGIES AND FRUIT I HAVE. SURELY THAT WOULDN'T CAUSE ME NOT TO LOSE WOULD IT??

[LINC]

Originally Posted by Berta48

WELL I WEIGHED LAST NIGHT JUST KNOWING I WAS GOING TO BE DOWN.
I WASNT WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON??

I HAVE NOT WENT OFF PLAN ONE SINGLE DAY AND I HAVE EARNED 30 POINTS EXERCISING THIS PAST WEEK. AS OF TODAY I STILL HAVE 16 POINTS LEFT.

GUESS TOMORROW NIGHT AT WEIGH IN WILL BE THE FINAL VERDICT.

I HAVE NOT GOTTEN IN ALL OF MY MILK BUT MY VEGGIES AND FRUIT I HAVE. SURELY THAT WOULDN'T CAUSE ME NOT TO LOSE WOULD IT??

Berta - I could be wrong here, but I thought you weren't supposed to start earning exercise points until after a certain period of time? How many points (including your exercise points and WAP) are you eating a day? Are a lot of your points high protein or high carb? Are you eating a lot of processed foods - WW treats, etc. Why don't you post your menus for a few days?

Lou

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by LINC

Berta - I could be wrong here, but I thought you weren't supposed to start earning exercise points until after a certain period of time? How many points (including your exercise points and WAP) are you eating a day? Are a lot of your points high protein or high carb? Are you eating a lot of processed foods - WW treats, etc. Why don't you post your menus for a few days?

Lou

LOU
YOU GOT ME THERE FRIEND. I HAVE NO IDEA?? I ONLY KNOW WHNE I EXERCISE I PUT IT DOWN AND IT SHOWS HOW MANY POINTS I EARNED. I DID NOT WANT TO USE MY EXERCISE POINTS BUT IT TAKES IT FROM THEM ANYWAY? SO MAYBE THAT IS THE CULPRIT? I WILL FIND OUT TOMORROW NIGHT. THANKS SO MUCH I WILL GET THIS DOWN RIGHT ONE OF THESE DAYS

AS FOR MY EATING IT VARIES, WITH MY DESIRE. TODAY I HAD TWO CUPS OATMEAL WITH ONE MEDIUM APPLE COOKED IN IT WITH CINNAMON.(THIS KEEPS ME FULL LONGER)

FOR LUNCH I PLAN ON MAKING THE MEATLOAF MUFFINS AND EATING ONE OR TWO OF THEM WITH A SIDE SALAD AND MAYBE YOGURT AND GRAPES FOR DESERT.
FOR DINNER PROBABLY TALIPA AND CORN AND SIDE SALD & BAKED POTATO.

AND USUALLY I HAVE POPCORN OR A WW TREAT AT NIGHT.

I TRIED TO PASTE AND COPY MY MENU FROM WW ONLINE BUT IT WOULDN'T LET ME.

I WILL TRY POSTING MY MENU STARTING TODAY OF AN EVENING . I DID EAT A LOT OF SNACKIES LAST NIGHT BUT WAS ALL O PLAN ONES AND NOT OVER MY POINTS

[minky]

Berta, a lot of things can effect the scale. Have you had something salty? When did you last go to the bathroom? Have you gain muscle with all your exercise which weighs more than fat. Your weight can fluctuate by several pounds a day for no reason. I prefer to go by how my clothes are fitting. It is very easy to be discouraged by a number on the scale.

As for the meatloaf muffins, I sauté some veggies (peppers, onions, etc.) and add them to the muffins for added bulk and a way to get veggies in. These freeze well. I also like to serve them with some salsa.

One other thing, go easy on the treats and processed foods. A WW cake has only 1 pt and 80 calories, but frankly, it's all processed calories. One is better off reaching for an apple or grapes. At least this is what I try to tell myself at night when I want a sweet.

Don't feel you have to use all your points. Sometimes when I have points left over, especially when I've done a lot of exercise for the day and I find myself reaching for an ice cream treat (only 2 pts...), I have to pause and ask myself, am I eating this because I CAN, or am I grabbing it because I'm HUNGRY. Half the time I'm eating it because it's on plan.

Just some suggestions.

Minky

Minky

[LINC]

Great points Minky - my weight fluctuates by sometimes four pounds from one day to the next. I also weigh a lot more in the evening than I do in the morning. I call it my waffle and don't get too upset with the four pound gains as long as they don't "stick" for more than a day or two.

You are so right about eating because you CAN versus eating because you're hungry. I still struggle with that. I rarely have any points left at the end of the day. My activity points are nonexistent, given the fact that I never get my lazy butt out to do anything physical. And I tend to save ALL my WAP for the weekend. Yup, that's what I've always done and it seems to work for me, although they say not to do that.

I am covered with dog and cat hair - everyone is shedding. I have to go defuzz before I go into the office....see you all later.

Lou

[Jenn]

Who needs a calendar...............it definitely is Monday

[Illy]

I too am guilty of eating because its on plan or because I have points left over.
I have a question though, sounds like people are getting more exercise points than what I give myself. Isnt it 1 pt for every 20 minutes after the first 30 minutes? I normally exercise for an hour.
One thing about the treats, not only are they empty calories but they are the ones that cause lots of cravings. When I eat clean, unprocessed foods, I dont get as many cravings as when I start eating breads, cookies, etc.

[Radmom413]

Originally Posted by Illy

One thing about the treats, not only are they empty calories but they are the ones that cause lots of cravings. When I eat clean, unprocessed foods, I dont get as many cravings as when I start eating breads, cookies, etc.

Illy - you are so right. For me some things REALLY trigger cravings where as some don't. Today I had a 100 calorie - 2 pts - pack of hostess cupcakes.....MAN OH MAN - do I have cravings this afternoon. Now if that had been my normal granola bites or rice cake thingy's....there would have been no cravings!!!! No more cupcakes for me!! (DDs like them and they looked so good, I had to try them!)

[bonehenge]

Originally Posted by Radmom413

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One other thing, go easy on the treats and processed foods. A WW cake has only 1 pt and 80 calories, but frankly, it's all processed calories. One is better off reaching for an apple or grapes. At least this is what I try to tell myself at night when I want a sweet.

Minky

oh yes.. but for those of us that have to have their sweets... those tiny little WW 1pt cakes hit the spot.
I just bought me some... and 1 piece is very sweet and satisfying to me. I don't think I could eat more than one! LOL!

[bonehenge]

just got back from my appointment. GYN said all looks normal.. so now on to the boob squishers! sigh. got to make an appointment for that. and than I should be done for the year again.

Lunch I had one small bowl of fishermans stew.. got lots of left overs.. sigh. and a salad.. and one of the little WW cakes.

I am hoping to make it to the gym later on this afternoon and get that out of the way.
Better get over to e-tools and put my points in.. or I forget.

[minky]

Originally Posted by Radmom413

Illy - you are so right. For me some things REALLY trigger cravings where as some don't. Today I had a 100 calorie - 2 pts - pack of hostess cupcakes.....MAN OH MAN - do I have cravings this afternoon. Now if that had been my normal granola bites or rice cake thingy's....there would have been no cravings!!!! No more cupcakes for me!! (DDs like them and they looked so good, I had to try them!)

I just saw an ad for those in Women's Health magazine...OMG, Hostess twinkies bring back such memories...

As for the exercise, you get more points depending on what you do. I know I get 1 pt. per 10 minutes for high intensity kick boxing and spinning classes but only 1 pt. for 20 minutes on the treadmill at a speed between 3-5 mph. And only 1 pt. for 30 minutes of weight lifting, even at high weights. I use the WW online so it calculates the points based on the exercise, intensity (high, medium, or low) and time.

Minky

[Berta48]

THANKS TO EVERYONE I AM NOT GOING TO POST INDIVIDUALLY AS I AM RUSHED FOR TIME.

BUT I MADE THE MEATLOAF MUFFINS AND ENDED UP EATING FIVE OF THEM. DONT THINK I WILL MAKE THEM AGAIN. MEAT IS MY BIGGEST DOWNFALL. I HAD THREE CUPS OF LETTUCE WITH IT AND TWO TBS OF FF MAYO DRESSING WHICH IS THE ONLY KIND I LIKE OTHER THAN VINEGAR AND OIL (SWEETENED)

I EAT THE SNACKIES AT NIGHT MAINLY AND I DO USE ALL MY POINTS. MY LEADER TOLD US WE WOULD NOT LOSE IF WE DIDNT.

WHEN I PUT 60 MINUTES OF HIGH IMPACT WATER KICKBOXING IT ONLY GIVES ME TEN PTS?? AND SWIMMING LAPS AT MED ONLY 5??

I HAVE FOUND SO MANY DISCREPANCIES ON THE TRACK MANAGER IN COMPARISON TO THE BOOK. FOR INSTANCE TODAY WHEN I WENT OVER OVERBOARD(THE FIRST TIME SINCE STARTING) THE FIVE MUFFINS WERE 3 PTS EACH( I ONLY GOT TEN INSTEAD OF 12 OUT OF IT)IT GAVE ME A TOTAL OF 13.5PTS INSTEAD OF 15?

I KNOW I DO NOT GET ALL MY MILK AND VEGGIES IN EVERYDAY. SO I AM GOING TO HAVE TO TRY HARDER TO DO THAT I GUESS. BUT I DO LIKE MY WW TREAT AT NIGHT AND AM NOT GIVING THEM UP

[Joanne]

Hello everyone,
Thank you all for making me feel welcome. My biggest problem with WW is before i was using my points for junk food. I do have portion control issues, dont like things being "off limits". I do tend to NOT make wise decisions with points. I like the idea of core..but portion control is an issue as i said..so it leaves me unsure of which ww road to take. Right at the moment im set up to do the flex program. I was very sad to see that since switching off from LC i gained 5 pounds back already(maybe some pre-TOM) but still is a gain. But i suppose that is to be expected. Im a scale slave.
And even though i know its not a race..i am wanting to take off as much as possible before june when i am in my sisters wedding. After that its nice and steady.

[melnbec]

Leaving here for the night.

[Lise]

today..

Just popping in from home to mark my spot....

I made salmon fillets for supper....just the high liner ones...4 in a pack...I seasoned them with garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan and 2 tsp butter then wrapped in foil and baked at 450 for 25 mins....so good...I've had one and I want another one........I'm such a piggy....snort snort....

I need to go and clean up after dinner....

I did not get on the scale today but I did decide to stick with core at least one more week....it's not the program that let me down...it was my poor eating habits...

My Menu:

B-shake made with egg whites, frozen raspberries, skim milk, splenda
S-1 apple
L-homemade cole slaw, 1 C SF FF yogourt
S-2 apples
D-salmon fillet, strawberry/skim milk/splenda in my Magic Bullet
S-....maybe another fillet...I cold salmon

See you all later.... all around

Lise