Weight Watchers Rockstars Sun May 25- Sunday June 1

[violettfem]

Originally Posted by Reg

When I was 20yr I was 168# and wore a 13/14 hoochie jr jeans (that I had difficulty sitting in)

At 195# on Atkins there was one pair of stretch jeans that were a size 14 (my only 14's incidently, so it wasnt a "real" 14 )

Currently at 200 I am a size 16 in stretch fabric, 18 in non stretch.

Of course I have the bulge of flab under my belly button that will probably only go away with surgery.

Oh well.

Freakin annoying. that all sizes arent the same.

I just wanna be 199....no worries what the size is at this point.




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Oh I hate all the vanity sizing nowadays! I was just complaining to my friend about this last week. I can't fit into my 10's from 10 years ago, but a brand new, off the rack 10 fits. So aggravating! If I'm a 12 just lemme be a 12 I don't care about what size I am!

I wish everyone stuck to the same sizing. They differ brand by brand too. So annoying!

[Reg]

Originally Posted by violettfem

I wish everyone stuck to the same sizing. They differ brand by brand too. So annoying!

What would be smart if a high end priced jean was actually a size smaller on the label, but not the cut.....people would pay more because the label said something smaller

[j4Christ]

Originally Posted by Dedicated

I'm on core!!! Here's a list that's easier to read

WW Core Food List

Thanks Dedicated! It looks as if you can eat as much of everything except for grains (cereals, potatoes, rice etc.) Is that right? Can you have as much non fat milk and real eggs as you want? I would really like to eat more meat, milk, and eggs than I can afford on flex (I only get 18 pts. + WPAs) I am also a little worried that I won't really know when to stop at satiety level. Do you have a hard time with that at all? Thanks for info and BTW-LOVE your siggie!!

[Dedicated]

Originally Posted by j4Christ

Thanks Dedicated! It looks as if you can eat as much of everything except for grains (cereals, potatoes, rice etc.) Is that right? Can you have as much non fat milk and real eggs as you want? I would really like to eat more meat, milk, and eggs than I can afford on flex (I only get 18 pts. + WPAs) I am also a little worried that I won't really know when to stop at satiety level. Do you have a hard time with that at all? Thanks for info and BTW-LOVE your siggie!!

You're welcome! Yes you're supposed to eat til satisfied but I find that I eat til I'm full, I stay full longer. No on core I'm never really hungry because the foods keep you full longer. yes as much milk and eggs...all the meats are lean...all the veggies...I love this plan!!!

yes I stole that siggy from someone and my friend had it on his license plate.

[violettfem]

Originally Posted by Dedicated

You're welcome! Yes you're supposed to eat til satisfied but I find that I eat til I'm full, I stay full longer. No on core I'm never really hungry because the foods keep you full longer. yes as much milk and eggs...all the meats are lean...all the veggies...I love this plan!!!

yes I stole that siggy from someone and my friend had it on his license plate.

I may switch to Core because my appetite has diminished now that it's hot out. What is it 3 meals and 3 snacks a day? Or just eat when you are hungry and eat whatever you want as long as it's on the list?

Oh and do you earn AP's too?

[Dedicated]

Originally Posted by violettfem

I may switch to Core because my appetite has diminished now that it's hot out. What is it 3 meals and 3 snacks a day? Or just eat when you are hungry and eat whatever you want as long as it's on the list?

Oh and do you earn AP's too?

You eat when you're hungry.....whatever is one the list...you get an extra 35 and you can earn ap's!

[Rebecca130]

hi girls, I go to WW in Kettering, OH (a suburb of Dayton) and do flex. I have lost 15.2 pounds since December and have 52.8 (I think) to get back to my WW Lifetime goal. I got my lifetime when I was 22 and had a successful pregnancy, got what little weight I had to get off (I'd been heavy my whole life, lost 70 pounds to get to goal) and kept it off until DD turned 4 (she's almost 26 now, I will be 52 in October and have a 2 year old granddaughter, well... she'll be 2 on june 10). I gradually put it all back on and am working to get back to goal weight. I do the WW and Friends thread on the low carb boards. i would love to join this one as well... I saw some familiar faces on this one that are on the other one.

I usually try to weigh in on Tuesday mornings or at noon when they have member service hours (weigh in but no meeting). If I have Alyssa (DGD) then I don't go to the meetings cuz I hate it when people bring children and they're not quiet, I don't know at 2 that she would be so out of respect for everyone else, if I have her that day I just weigh in (DD and I work at the same daycare, opposite hours so that we don't have to put alyssa in daycare. DD doesn't get much paycheck if we do cuz it's all taken out for daycare. If my son-in-law is off on Tuesdays he keeps her but if they're both working then i have her). So, i'm going to weigh in this Tuesday. I don't know if I've lost, haven't had the best week but not totally blown it either. I do the Flex plan, sometimes I do South Beach if I get tired of counting points.

[oraki]

Originally Posted by santasdaughter

did you have a weight gain when you switched over? I've been doing LC and debating the switch over. My sister who is getting married in November is doing WW and she wants me to go with her as part of her support system.

Hey!!!!

I stopped doing atkins long before I started Weight Watchers. I just couldn't do lc anymore. Before WW I was following the CAD (Carbohydrate Addict's Diet) and I didn't experience a weight gain. CAD is more of a controlled carb diet where you only eat carbs once a day so I was worried about an intial weight gain but it didn't happen.

If you decide to switch from lc to Weight Watchers you may see a gain the first week but it's definitely temporary. That would be neat to have your system as your support system. My sister mentioned that she was thinking about joining ww with me but she hasn't talked about it anymore.

Good luck in your decision. I know you'll do great!

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Dedicated

Hey Mike!!!! How youuuuuu doin'?
Today is crazy there's a graduation and a student was just told no prom and she threatened the asst. principal....it's a mess here!

Oh my goodness!

Originally Posted by Dedicated

apparently there's another altercation with boys lol thought u may want to know lol

Cletra I think you do deserve another vacation.

Originally Posted by Reg

I never really switched over. I quit LC.

The weight is coming off almost as it did on Atkins (to my surprise), but I am learning how to eat properly. Looking back, Atkins did nothing for me besides lose weight quickly

The weight is coming off slower for me than with Atkins but honestly I don't care because I'm SOOO much happier. While at the grocery store yesterday I was thinking about this. Now that it's summer I love to eat more fruit. With WW I don't have to worry about waiting to get to a certain rung just to eat berries, I can enjoy my grapes, bananas and pineapple with no guilt.

Originally Posted by mikejets

I agree 100% Reg, I never learned how to eat properly on Atkins either
I feel so much healthier eating low cal & low fat

I know most people on this board talking about "fat being your friend" but honestly I never felt that great eating that way. I still have fat in my diet but I believe that I was eating too much fat and I don't think it was healthy for me. That's just my opinion though.

Originally Posted by slimdays

Hello everyone and to Santasdaughter..... here's the thing. On low carb you lose a lot of weight fast but in my opinion and experience, you cannot eat that way for a lifetime. I came back to ww's because I know it is a food plan that I can live with for the rest of my life. I get to eat foods from every food group. I can have fruit. I have been on WW's for 4 months and I have lost very close to 25 pounds. I don't think that is bad. Reg has lost even more in the same amount of time.

I agree 100% I've been on ww since 1/17 and so far I've lost 15 pounds. That may seem slow compared to others but I've lost that 15 pounds without having to deprive myself of one single thing that I've wanted. That averages out to less than a pound per week but I'll take it! This time around I've decided that it's not a race for me. I'll keep following the plan, enjoy the ride and the weight loss will follow.

Originally Posted by Reg

My husband says I look heathier too. He said my complection is clearer.... and he says I fart less

That's funny!!! I did have some serious tummy issues. I don't have those problems anymore.

Originally Posted by rubyinparadise

Thanks for everyone who posts their menus...it gives me some great ideas of good meals/combos! I haven't been around much this week...good luck to all Friday WIs!!!!

On our previous thread I posted a great shopping list that I found on the ww site. Give me a few minutes to find it and I'll post it here. It may give you some great ideas of foods to try.

[oraki]

Originally Posted by twinkerbell

well...the scales say I gained 2lb
it's probably accurate but I think I'm going to pick up a new battery someday soon. I did have a stressful week and I know that alone can cause a temporary gain, so I'm not going to be hard on myself.
Good luck to any other friday weighers!!
eta: actually it was 1.6 lb not so bad
eta: I did have soy sauce last night...wonder if that added to it?

Soy sauce could definitely be the problem. Don't worry it will be gone next week.

Originally Posted by Dedicated

Where is everyone????

I just wanted to say my cream of wheat didn't taste that great today

I've never tried cream of wheat...is it like grits?

Originally Posted by Reg

Hopefully its just the sodium from the soy sauce. It nice to hear that you're OK....I'm still a mess

I wont bring my pity party here......you'll hve to visit my blog for that

I hope you're feeling better now Reg.

Originally Posted by twinkerbell

I'm finding some interesting recipes on the ww website today
anybody heard of the ww napoleon?!

I've never heard of the ww napoleon...off to check the ww site!

Originally Posted by Reg

Excellent point !!

I'll take it !!

I did managed to fit into a 18/20 fitted Tshirt yesterday. I needed a few shirts to relax in. It's hard for me to go straight to the 18/20s instead of the 22/24s. The 22/24 fit better, but it was big ....I'm used to baggie and big to hide behind, but I took the plunge, bought the 18/20 and it's a fitted cut and a big difference in how I look. A little clingy in the butt, but I'll work with it.

Today I was shopping and bumped into a mom that I havent seen in about a year (our kids went to preschool together last year). I said "Hi, how are you?" She said "Hi" kinda in a hesitant tone, then said "OH HI, I didnt recognize you....you look great"

Made me feel good.

That's great!! Now isn't that better than any number on the scale? Just trying to make you feel better.

Originally Posted by Reg

Hubby just got home from work. He's showering.......very dirty job he has. Hopefully I'll be able to get out for a walk......I did 30 of aerobics on the Wii this morning.

I really like the hoola hoop, except when I get hit in the head

I always get hit in the head. I can never catch the hoops. I don't know what I'm doing wrong! I guess my timing is off. Call me crazy but I really believe it's helping whittle my waist some.

[oraki]

Originally Posted by PammyB

So, I took a week off from WW...actually, not the whole week, just last weekend...didn't weigh in for the first time in a year. I was probably up about 4 pounds last week, but that's not why I took the weekend off. Just wanted to. It was a nice mental vacation.

Got back on track this week, weighed in this morning expecting to be up 2 pounds...on was THRILLED to learn I was only up 1/2 pound. I'll take it.

LIke I said, I'm back on track...I figured I deserved a weekend where I didn't think about WW once.

I'm glad to see you Pam! I was starting to wonder where you were. Sometimes you need those mental vacations.

Originally Posted by Dedicated

Congrats!!!!!

Originally Posted by twinkerbell

Yippie!!
We knew you'd show a loss today!! Great job!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Reg

Anyone go see SATC yet? I have plans to go tonight !!

Did you see it?? Did you love it??

Originally Posted by Reg

EXCELLENT

Thanks!

Originally Posted by violettfem

YEAY ORAKI!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by PammyB

I can't believe I didn't tell you...I went to see it at 12:01am Friday morning...

Loved it. Laughed, cried, laughed, cried some more...laughed, cried/laughed...walked out with a huge smile.

It exceeded my expectations. I went to bed last night at 7:00pm as a result.

Ooh that sounds like a great review!! I'll have to see it!!!

Originally Posted by PammyB

Oh SNAP! Girlfriend! Excellent job! Excellent job!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by PammyB

Got my hair did today...love it. Lots of blond highlights...super happy. Oh, since I haven't been posting so well lately you all missed the fabulous news...I now wear a size 10 on the bottom. Crazy. I didn't believe it. Went to 4 other stores...grabbed various different bottoms in size 10...not a mistake. I'm a 10. Crazy ****. What the hell size will I be 30 pounds from now when I reach goal?

Size 10? That's great! I guess you'll be a size 2 once you lose 30 more pounds. You'll be a skinny minnie!!

Originally Posted by flower75

I saw it at 12:01 a.m. friday too! It was great! I too laughed, cried, laughed, cried, etc.

I Mr. Big - always have and always will!

I like Mr. Big too. Now I just gotta see it!!

Originally Posted by Reg

Amazing !! Congrats.

I'm guessing you'll be a 4 or 6 by then. You'll be able to wear hoochie teen clothes.....I just dont want to see your thong

Dang.....I havent been a 10 since 1st grade.




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I've never been a size 10! Maybe when I was born...

Originally Posted by Dedicated

Just wanted to pop in and say hi! I wanted to rest today and I got my wish now I'm bored!!!! I've slept all day and watched bridezilla....now I'm bored

I don't have the Oxygen channel anymore but I used to watch Bridezilla when I had the channel sometimes. That show was CRAZY!! The craziest ones that I remember were the bride whose soon to be husband stood her up and the other bride that was cleaning up after her own reception. Those two were just sad!!

I like to sleep all day! I hope you had a great day!

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Rebecca130

hi girls, I go to WW in Kettering, OH (a suburb of Dayton) and do flex. I have lost 15.2 pounds since December and have 52.8 (I think) to get back to my WW Lifetime goal. I got my lifetime when I was 22 and had a successful pregnancy, got what little weight I had to get off (I'd been heavy my whole life, lost 70 pounds to get to goal) and kept it off until DD turned 4 (she's almost 26 now, I will be 52 in October and have a 2 year old granddaughter, well... she'll be 2 on june 10). I gradually put it all back on and am working to get back to goal weight. I do the WW and Friends thread on the low carb boards. i would love to join this one as well... I saw some familiar faces on this one that are on the other one.

I usually try to weigh in on Tuesday mornings or at noon when they have member service hours (weigh in but no meeting). If I have Alyssa (DGD) then I don't go to the meetings cuz I hate it when people bring children and they're not quiet, I don't know at 2 that she would be so out of respect for everyone else, if I have her that day I just weigh in (DD and I work at the same daycare, opposite hours so that we don't have to put alyssa in daycare. DD doesn't get much paycheck if we do cuz it's all taken out for daycare. If my son-in-law is off on Tuesdays he keeps her but if they're both working then i have her). So, i'm going to weigh in this Tuesday. I don't know if I've lost, haven't had the best week but not totally blown it either. I do the Flex plan, sometimes I do South Beach if I get tired of counting points.

and Rebecca!!! Congrats on your loss so far. I know you'll make it back to you Lifetime goal. If you did it once then you'll definitely do it again!

Feel free to join in and post away!!

[oraki]

Here's the posts that I was talking about Ruby! I know you said you'll be following Core but I figured I'll post them both. Just in case someone else wanted to take a look at them


I was browsing my etools and found some great shopping lists for flex and core. I need to go over these articles myself! Hope they help!

FLEX


Having weight-loss friendly foods on hand is half the battle when it comes to losing weight.

These lists will take the guesswork out of supermarket shopping. And with the right foods on hand, you'll have a leg up on preparing Weight Watchers recipes and minimizing food temptations.


Fridge Staples
Cheese:

reduced-fat or fat-free hard cheese, such as parmesan
grated cheese
cream cheese
cottage cheese

Condiments:

mustard
ketchup
light or nonfat butter
light or nonfat margarine
low-fat salad dressing
low-fat sour cream
light mayonnaise

Cooking Essentials:

bottled minced garlic
fresh lemons and limes to squeeze for juice

Diet Beverages:

flavored waters and seltzers
soda
light juice cocktails
sugar-free lemonade mixes

Dips:

hummus
black bean dip
fat-free or low-fat sour cream-based dips

Eggs/Liquid Egg Substitute
Fresh Fruit:

whole items such as apples and plums
cut-up melons and mixed fresh fruit salad

Fresh Vegetables:

whole items for slicing and dicing
bagged salad mixes
Cut-up vegetables for dips

Hot Dogs and Bacon:

Canadian-style bacon
light turkey or pastrami bacon
reduced-fat or fat-free hot dogs

Luncheon Meats:

deli-sliced turkey breast
lean ham
roast beef

Meat, Fish and Poultry:

lean beef
skinless fish
lean ground chicken
turkey breast

Meat Alternatives:

soy dogs
tofu
tempeh
seitan

Milk:

skim
1%
buttermilk

Starches:

tortillas
wonton wrappers
fresh pastas

Yogurts/Smoothies (low-fat or fat-free varieties)

Freezer Staples
Breakfast Items:

whole-grain waffles
pre-made pancakes

Frozen Desserts:

light and fat-free ice creams, muffins and cakes

Frozen Entrees (light breakfasts, lunches, dinners and side dishes)
Frozen Fruit (for baking and making smoothies)
Frozen Starches (low-fat/low-calorie potatoes and squashes)
Frozen Vegetables (whole, cut-up and sliced for soups, stir-fries and other entrees)
Meal kits (Asian stir-fries that include already-cut veggies and light sauces)
Meat Substitutes:

veggie burgers
soy products

Meat, Fish and Poultry:

lean beef
skinless fish
lean ground chicken
lean ground turkey breast

Soup (bean-based, broths for cooking)

Pantry Staples
Baking Mixes/Needs:

angel food cake
spice cake
reduced-calorie pancake and brownie mix
light or fat-free, sugar-free pudding and gelatin mixes
sugar and/or sugar substitutes

Beans and Lentils (canned and dried; kidney, pinto, black, chickpeas, etc.)
Bread/Starches:

light whole-wheat or whole-grain breads
reduced-calorie hamburger and hot dog buns
pre-made thin pizza crust
reduced-fat crackers

Canned fish (tuna and salmon packed in water)
Canned Vegetables and Soups:

pureed pumpkin for baking
chopped chilies
canned artichoke hearts
fat-free broth
reduced-fat tomato-based soups

Canned Fruit (packed in water or their own juice)
Cereal:

high-fiber varieties
dry oats and farina
instant flavored oatmeal

Dried Fruit/Vegetables:

cranberries
raisins
apricots
sun-dried tomatoes
dehydrated vegetable snack mixes

Jam/Jelly:
Oil, Vinegar, Cooking Spray and Other Bottled Sauces/Dressings

teriyaki
reduced-sodium soy
reduced-calorie syrup
olive-oil flavored cooking spray, etc.

Pasta, Rice and Other Dry Grains:

whole-wheat pasta
brown and wild rice
bulgur
couscous

Peanut Butter or Other Nut Butters/Nuts
Savory Snacks:

light popcorn
baked chips
portion-controlled cracker packs

Seasonings:

dried herbs and spices
prepackaged seasoning packets

Shelf-Stable Vegetables:

whole onions
heads of garlic
potatoes

Sweet Snacks (reduced-fat and fat-free candy, cookies and chocolates)
Tomato Sauce and Paste:

bottled and canned
plain and seasoned

Popular Getting-Started Must-Haves
Canned, fat-free refried beans (for burritos, quesadillas and vegetable dips)
Flavored mustards (such as tarragon, dill and honey mustards for sandwiches, potato and poultry toppings)

Flavored salsas/canned seasoned tomato products (for potato toppings, vegetable dips, poultry and fish, Mexican-based dishes)

Frozen veggie burgers (black bean, Southwestern- and Indian-flavored and soy burgers)
Grapes (wash and freeze for a frozen treat)

Gum

High-fiber crunchy cereal (to snack on or mix into yogurt)

High-quality dark chocolate

Highly flavored vinegars (high-quality balsamic vinegar and herb-infused vinegars)
Highly flavored cheeses (Parmigiano Reggiano, crumbled feta, blue cheese)
Highly flavored oils (toasted sesame, walnut, extra-virgin olive oil)
Light crackers/cookies (look for pre-portioned snack packs)

Light or fat-free whipped topping (for dessert toppings or as a dip/topping for fresh fruit)

Light or nonfat sour cream and plain yogurt (for making dips and sauces; plain, fat-free Greek yogurt is nice and thick - perfect as a chili/stew topping and thicker creamy sauces)

Low-fat microwave popcorn

Mini packs of low-fat cottage cheese

Pistachios in shells/tamari roasted almonds

Whole-wheat pitas/tortillas/wraps (use for sandwiches or slice, season and toast for homemade chips)
Soy chips/baked chips/flavored rice cakes

Spaghetti Squash (bake and remove flesh with a fork as a pasta alternative)

String cheese

Sugar-free fat-free pudding and gelatin

Sugar-free, fat-free fudge pops, ices and ice cream bars

Sweet potatoes (for homemade oven-baked fries)

Whole-wheat pasta and whole-wheat couscous


CORE

CORE


Having weight-loss compatible foods on hand is half the battle when it comes to dropping pounds on the Core Plan®.

The following lists will take the guesswork out of grocery shopping. With these foods on hand, you'll have the basic ingredients for cooking Weight Watchers recipes and preparing simple meals.



Fridge Staples

Cheese:

fat-free hard and semi-soft cheese such as parmesan
fat-free cottage cheese

Condiments/Toppings:

mustard
ketchup
fat-free margarine
fat-free sour cream
fat-free mayonnaise

Cooking Essentials:

bottled minced garlic
fresh lemons and limes to squeeze for juice

Dairy Alternatives:

soy milk
soy cheese
tofu

Diet Beverages:

flavored waters
soda

Dips/Dressings:

fat-free black bean dip
fat-free salad dressings

Eggs/Liquid Egg Substitute

Fresh Fruit:

whole items such as apples and plums
cut-up melons and mixed fresh fruit salad

Fresh Vegetables:

whole items for slicing and dicing
bagged salad mixes
cut-up vegetables for dips

Meat, Fish and Poultry:

lean beef
skinless fish
lean ground chicken and turkey breast
Canadian bacon

Milk:

regular skim milk
evaporated skim milk for use in baking

Yogurt (plain fat-free varieties)

Freezer Staples
Frozen Fruit (for baking and making smoothies)
Frozen Starchy Vegetables (squashes and some potato products)
Frozen Vegetables (whole, cut-up and sliced for soups, stir-fries and other entrees)

Meat Substitutes:

soy burgers
fat-free vegetable burgers
black bean burgers

Meat, Fish and Poultry:

lean beef
skinless fish
lean ground chicken and turkey breast

Soups:

bean-based
broths for cooking

Pantry Staples
Beans and Lentils:

canned
dried

Canned Fish (packed in water):

tuna
salmon

Canned Vegetables and Soups:

chopped green chilies
fat-free broth and tomato soup
bean-based soups

Canned Fruit (packed in water or their own juice and drained before eating)

Cereal:

no-sugar-added varieties like puffed rice and shredded wheat
dry oats
plain instant oatmeal
farina
cream of wheat

Grains:

bulgur
barley
cornmeal
quinoa

Oil, Vinegar, Cooking Spray and Other Bottled Sauces/Dressings:

olive and canola oil
red wine and white wine vinegar
teriyaki sauce
reduced-sodium soy sauce
black bean sauce
hot sauce

Pasta and Rice:

whole-wheat pasta
brown and wild rice

Savory Snacks:

air-popped popcorn
94% fat-free microwave popcorn

Seasonings/Sugar Substitutes:

dried herbs and spices
extracts

Shelf-Stable Vegetables:

whole onions
heads of garlic
potatoes

Sweet Snacks:

fat-free, sugar-free pudding
gelatin mixes

Tomato Sauce and Paste (bottled and canned, for dips, soups and stews)

Popular Getting-Started Must-Haves
Avocado (for homemade guacamole)

Canadian-style bacon

Canned fat-free refried beans and other beans (for salads, vegetable dips, soups, stews, slow cooker dishes)

Chickpeas (season and roast for a crunchy nut or crouton alternative)

Edamame (boil and toss with salt for a satisfying snack)

Fat-free crumbled feta cheese

Flavored mustards (such as tarragon, dill and Dijon mustards for potato and poultry toppings)

Flavored salsas/canned seasoned tomato products (for potato toppings, vegetable dips, poultry and fish, Mexican-based dishes)

Frozen pepper strips and chopped onions (for quick stir-fries, omelet fillers and fajitas)

Frozen veggie burgers (black bean, Southwestern- and Indian-flavored, soy burgers

Grapes (wash and freeze for a frozen treat)

Gum (sugarless)

Highly flavored balsamic vinegar and other flavored vinegars

Low-fat microwave popcorn (94% fat-free or air-popped popcorn)

Mini packs of fat-free cottage cheese (mix with fresh chopped fruit for a nice snack)

Nonfat sour cream and plain yogurt (for making dips and sauces; plain, fat-free Greek yogurt is nice and thick – perfect as a chili/stew topping and thicker, creamy sauces)

Pasta (whole-wheat pasta and whole-wheat couscous

Prepared polenta logs (or dry cornmeal to make polenta from scratch; use like pasta in lasagna recipes)

Silken tofu (for smoothies and bases for creamy dips/sauces)

Spaghetti Squash (bake and remove flesh with a fork as a pasta alternative)

Sugar-free, fat-free hot cocoa mix

Sugar-free, fat-free pudding and gelatin

Sweet potatoes (for homemade oven-baked fries)

Whole grains (dried barley, brown rice, bulgur, quinoa

I hope these lists help some!

[oraki]

Well I think I'm all caught up now..whew!! I woke up around 5:30 this morning to go to the bathroom and I decided hey why not jump on the computer! The house is nice and quiet right now. Just the way I like it. No dog or husband bothering me.

I hope everyone has a great day and {{{{{skinny vibes}}}} to our Sunday weighers!!!

During the meeting yesterday I actually spoke! Can you believe it!! The leader was asking about food finds and I mentioned the diet soda cake. I guess I'm late with this discovery because people started talking about how good the cake was.

I have a NSV to report. Well not quite a victory yet though. I have some Old Navy jeans in a size 16 that someone gave me. Well when they first gave them to me I couldn't even get them over my knees! You should have seen that. It was freaking HILARIOUS!! I mean really WTH?? I wear a size 18 now and I couldn't even get these things past my knees??? Well yesterday I tried them on and I can now get them all the way up!! I'm still nowhere near being able to fasten them but hey they're over my knees now!!

Have a great day everybody!!!