WW Rockstars June 23-29

[PammyB]

Well, it's official. I gave my 2 weeks notice today. I've been a wreck all week. Severe stomach issued, insomnia...crazy what stress will do to a body.

My boss took it like an adult. He congratulated me, high-fived me, and we ended with a hug (all that was missing was a rip roaring round of kumbaya).

He said he wasn't surprised...had known that I was unhappy for a long time, but didn't know what to do to make it better. My last day selling insurance (hate selling insurance) will be July 9th, I'm taking the 10th & 11th as vacation days (last vacation time I'll see until early 2008 as I can't use any of my time on the new job until after 6 months of employment.

I'm weighing in tomorrow at noon because we have a social function to attend at the club tomorrow night and, well, quite frankly, I'm going to get my drink on and celebrate my new job!

New job will be as a relocation consultant for a moving and storage company. More opportunities, more benefits, more money. 'nuff said.

[PammyB]

Congrats to all our losers and maintainers this week. I think maintaining deserves a round of applause because, well, hey, it's not a gain, right?

[oraki]

POINTS® Tracker entries

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Morning
1 serving Buena Vida low carb tortilla 1
4 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast 2.5
1 medium nectarine(s) 1
Subtotal 4.5

Midday
1 serving Buena Vida low carb tortilla 1
5 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast 3
1 medium orange(s) 1
1 medium nectarine(s) 1
1 serving Great Value Light Yogurt 2
Subtotal 8

Evening
2 item fat-free turkey hot dog 1.5
1 slice Double fiber wheat bread 0
bean soup - Quick-added food 5
Subtotal 6.5

Anytime
mixed fresh fruit - Quick-added food 3
20 medium baby carrots 1
2 bar Strawberries & cream 3.5
1 medium orange(s) 1
Subtotal 8.5

Food POINTS values total used 27.5
Food POINTS values remaining 0.5



POINTS® Tracker entries

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Morning
1 serving Buena Vida low carb tortilla 1
3 slices cooked crisp turkey bacon 2
1 medium nectarine(s) 1
Subtotal 4

Midday
large chicken salad - Quick-added food 6
4 Tbsp Classic Caesar Salad Dressing 2
1 serving Great Value Light Yogurt 2
Subtotal 10

Evening
5 cups Light Butter Flavor Microwave, Popped 2
spaghetti squash casserole - Quick-added food 6
1 medium orange(s) 1
Subtotal 9

Anytime
sugar free oatmeal - Quick-added food 2
1 cup canned pineapple, packed in juice 3
Subtotal 5

Food POINTS values total used 28
Food POINTS values remaining 0

Activity
No entries for activity.
Activity POINTS values earned 0



Okay I've been slacking the last two days in the exercise dept...no excuse..I'm just tired and don't feel like it. Sigh....I'll do better.

There's an Asian market in the shopping center where my ww center is so I'm going to see if they have those shirtaki noodles for me to try. Maybe I'll like them... I'm also going to Walmart to get my HG cookbook!!!!

[Reg]

Originally Posted by flower75

........it seems like if I am PERFECT for the week - getting 30 minutes of exercise a day, drinking A LOT of water, staying on plan, eat when I'm hungry stop when comfortable and don't get overstuffed - then I'll have like a 3 lbs loss that week. I hate the fact that I have to do things perfectly everyday to have a good loss, but that's the way it is!!!

Reg - So sorry to hear you stayed the same this week. But, because it was TOM - you should have a great loss next week!

Isnt it amazing that all your ducks have to be in a row and if you slack on an element you dont do well. It's more than just eating on plan, its the exercise, water, etc. I'm glad you saw a loss this week.

I slacked a bit on keeping track of my foods last week....and you're right, it could be TOM, but that didnt seem to effect me in the past. I have to keep reminding myself where I am.......I'm in Onederland......not a place I've spent a lot of time in over the past 20 years.

When I was on Atkins I saw 193½ on the scale for about 12 hours before it crept up to 194. I am soooooooooo close to that now. I remember being 189# when I first met DH. I can't wait to be in the 180's

Hope your exercise went well.


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[Reg]

Originally Posted by PammyB

Congrats to all our losers and maintainers this week. I think maintaining deserves a round of applause because, well, hey, it's not a gain, right?

You are waaaaaaaaaaaay cool !! Thanks for that !!

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Reg

bummer......stayed the same

That's okay!! You're still doing great!

Originally Posted by violettfem

Hello everyone.

I am very off today. I got some very upsetting news last night and it sent me into a panic attack. I couldn't sleep and I ate way too much. It was all healthy food so at least I don't feel guilty but the whole thing has me feeling sick and upset.

I have a doctors appointment so no time or energy to exercise but at least I managed to work out Monday and Tuesday.

I hope you all have a great day.

I hope things get better Vi. You've been feeling so well lately. Try and get some rest.

Originally Posted by twinkerbell

31 AP earned this week
just sayin'

Woohoo!! Now let me borrow some..

Originally Posted by RenoMom

Wow you guys amaze me with all that excercise. That's something I need to work up to.
I hate the big "E"

Viloette - Big

I'm not a big fan of the big "E" either. I'm trying.

[oraki]

Originally Posted by PammyB

We doubled the recipe and it made 28 cupcakes. Next time, I'll make one batch and fill them up a bit more. Also, since there is no frosting on these, I sprinkled a tiny bit of powdered sugar on top to make them look pretty.

Death by Chocolate Cupcakes



Ingredients:
2 cups moist-style chocolate cake mix (half of an 18.25-oz. box)
Two 25-calorie packets diet hot cocoa mix
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
2 tbsp. semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
1 tsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
1/8 tsp. salt

Directions:
Place chocolate chips and the contents of both cocoa packets in a tall glass. Add 12 ounces of boiling water, and stir until chips and cocoa mix have dissolved. Place glass in the freezer to chill for 25 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Once cocoa has chilled, give it a stir, and mix with all other ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whip batter with a whisk or fork for 2 minutes. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray, or line it with baking cups. Evenly spoon batter (which will be thin, but don't worry, your cupcakes will puff up!) into the pan. Place pan in the oven, and bake for 15 minutes. Cupcakes will look shiny when done. MAKES 12 SERVINGS

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 108
Fat: 2.5g
Sodium: 239mg
Carbs: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 2g

POINTS® value 2*

Originally Posted by PammyB

Rockstars! Tried another recipe from the Hungry Girl cookbook...going to have to type it up for you all...

Death By Chocolate Cupcakes (dh is taking them to work tomorrow for a potluck). A decent sized cupcake, 2 points (around a 100 cals for anyone counting). FABULOUS.

DH has scarfed 3 or 4 down already...and he took some over to the neighbors. there will be 12 left for him to take tomorrow.

I may even take a couple to my office...chocolate may help soften the blow that I'm quitting -- tomorrow is d-day...the day I give my boss notice. I only hope he takes it and doesn't tell me to to pack my stuff and leave

Those look pretty freaking delicious!! How did they go over when DH took them to work today?

Originally Posted by Reg

NSV.........

I was approached on the playground by one of the moms I didnt know. She said "I've been meaning to tell you you look fabulous "

DD's Godfather came over with coffee (havent seen him in over a month) and every time he sees me he almost falls over in shock. Tonight he said "Reg, I've never seen you this skinny"

Go me . The ****ing scale can't bring me down, because I am a ROCKSTAR !!

Woohoo!!!! We are all rockstars!!! It doesn't matter how fast or slow we lose..we're all taking steps to live a healthier life...that's what really matters!! Sometimes I think I need to take more drastic steps to try and get the scale to go down quicker but ultimately I know that won't work for me. I'm slow but I'll get there eventually. Remember we're all trying to live our life, be happy...and lose a few pounds along the way. GO ROCKSTARS!!!

Originally Posted by Reg

Thanks to all my blog visitors !! Luv the comments !!

Good luck to our Thursday Weighers.

Today I will be packing for our trip. Tonight and Friday I have to work, so it has to get done today. We are staying at a friend's condo so I gotta make sure I personally have food for the plan.......I'll be up in the mountains somewhere where the local supermarket has 6 isles (probably no low point specialty items).

I made and froze a Turkey Ench Pie so that one meal is covered every day. I'll bring a container of egg beaters, box of 2pt oatmeal, fruit and snacks.

After staying the same (gotta remind myself that it was TOM) this week at WI, I'd really like to lose a pound on vacation. Doable? Not sure.

My next trip is in August for a weekend with a girlfriend to PA to see a SASCAR race. THAT is going to be difficult I think.......all that tailgating, beer drinking and crap.

The kids have a ½ day today, so I prob will be going down to the beach later.

Have a great day !!

That sounds like a great plan to me!!! Sounds like you'll have a nice trip. Have fun...can I come??? I need a vacation.

Originally Posted by mikejets

Hi Oraki

Hey Mike!!

Originally Posted by RenoMom

On the run today......... I did weigh in, I stayed the same Honestly I don't deserve that so I can't complain.

I have a meeting with a potential new client today, wish me luck. Then I'm off to dinner with my mom. Oh I got the hair cut and colored yesterday. She did a great job!

Good luck...okay I'm probably late with the good luck but good luck anyway!!! Hey there's nothing wrong with maintaining. It's not a gain so that's success in my book! This weight loss thang is hard!!!! Keep up the good work!!

Originally Posted by mikejets

I decided to start posting my menu so you guys can give sme ome tips or criticism.

Today:

B- apples & cinnamon instant oatmeal made w/fat free milk
1 med. size apple
32 ozs. water

L - 4 slices of smoked turkey w/1 slice of ff cheese on 2 slices of 100% whole wheat bread
side salad w/1 grilled chicken breast--oil & vinegar dressing
16 ozs water

S - 1 la yogurt fat free yogurt
16 ozs water

D - 1 cup of brown rice cooked w/2 grilled chicken breasts
2 tablespoons of salsa on top

S - 1 serving of pineapple
5 cups of 94% fat free popcorn


I try to follow this everyday.

Looking good!! How does the oatmeal breakfast work for you? I've tried it and it's a no go. I'm starving within an hour!

Originally Posted by violettfem

Just wanted to stop in and say thank you for all of your support yesterday. It was a very emotional day for me.

I have to run out for now, I have my nephew, but I will try to pop in later to do personals.

I hope you are all having a wonderful and OP day!!!!!!!

I hope today's better.

Originally Posted by Reg

babbs......thinking of you

I'm thinking of you too Babbs...miss you!!

Originally Posted by flower75

Went to my meeting last night and I lost .2 lbs. It's not much, but I was thrilled!!! The scale had gone up a pound or two and thoroughly expected a gain at the meeting! I told my dh if I went and they told me I stayed the same, I would scream. So, to my delight - I still had a tiny loss.

I looked back at my week and saw that there were a few days I wasn't home and had company -I didn't get to exercise. I also didn't drink all my water for a few days either. I also went to Old Country Buffet on Weds. night after the meeting. I did real well with eating on plan - but I must be sensitive to all the salt & msg in the foods there. The scale did go up a pound after the buffet.

The great thing is, I know what I did wrong and will correct it this week! Geez, it seems like if I am PERFECT for the week - getting 30 minutes of exercise a day, drinking A LOT of water, staying on plan, eat when I'm hungry stop when comfortable and don't get overstuffed - then I'll have like a 3 lbs loss that week. I hate the fact that I have to do things perfectly everyday to have a good loss, but that's the way it is!!!

so, here's me takin off for now - to go drink all my water and exercise!!! It feels like a part time job getting all your exercise, drinking your water, preparing and cooking your meals, shopping for groceries and writing everything down - but it is certainly worth it when you have great losses every week isn't it?

Congrats on the loss. Losing weight sure is a lot of hard work. This time around I'm trying to be more relaxed about it though. My weight loss is much slower than everyone elses but it works for me. Stick with your plan and I know you'll see even more of a loss next week!!

Originally Posted by Reg

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Morning
1 small apple(s) 1
1 serving Weight Watchers Yogurt 1
Subtotal 2

Midday
1 serving TJ's Dried Pineapple (5) 2
Laughing Cow & Crackers - Quick-added food 3
1 Turkey Enchilada Pie 4
Subtotal 9

Evening
OPRAH turkey burger - Quick-added food 5
1 serving Arnold Sandwich Thins 1
3 oz Classic and Romaine Blend lettuce 0
1/2 cup frozen sliced carrots 0
Subtotal 6

Anytime
100 cal pack - Quick-added food 2
3 kisses - Quick-added food 2
TJ Fruit Pop - Quick-added food 2
Subtotal 6

Food POINTS values total used 23
Food POINTS values remaining 3

Activity
No entries for activity.
Activity POINTS values earned 0

You sure do love that Turkey Enchilada Pie!!

[oraki]

Originally Posted by PammyB

Well, it's official. I gave my 2 weeks notice today. I've been a wreck all week. Severe stomach issued, insomnia...crazy what stress will do to a body.

My boss took it like an adult. He congratulated me, high-fived me, and we ended with a hug (all that was missing was a rip roaring round of kumbaya).

He said he wasn't surprised...had known that I was unhappy for a long time, but didn't know what to do to make it better. My last day selling insurance (hate selling insurance) will be July 9th, I'm taking the 10th & 11th as vacation days (last vacation time I'll see until early 2008 as I can't use any of my time on the new job until after 6 months of employment.

I'm weighing in tomorrow at noon because we have a social function to attend at the club tomorrow night and, well, quite frankly, I'm going to get my drink on and celebrate my new job!

New job will be as a relocation consultant for a moving and storage company. More opportunities, more benefits, more money. 'nuff said.

I'm glad to hear that he took it okay. No need for all the dramatics. You sound excited about your new job!! Yay!!! Enjoy your social function tomorrow!! Plus get some rest.

Originally Posted by Reg

Isnt it amazing that all your ducks have to be in a row and if you slack on an element you dont do well. It's more than just eating on plan, its the exercise, water, etc. I'm glad you saw a loss this week.

I slacked a bit on keeping track of my foods last week....and you're right, it could be TOM, but that didnt seem to effect me in the past. I have to keep reminding myself where I am.......I'm in Onederland......not a place I've spent a lot of time in over the past 20 years.

When I was on Atkins I saw 193½ on the scale for about 12 hours before it crept up to 194. I am soooooooooo close to that now. I remember being 189# when I first met DH. I can't wait to be in the 180's

Hope your exercise went well.


.

You'll see the 180s!!!! Congrats on Onederland!!!! I'll join you there one day. I don't think I've ever been under 200 pounds. I mean even as a kid I was a BIG kid.

[Reg]

Originally Posted by flower75

so, here's me takin off for now - to go drink all my water and exercise!!! It feels like a part time job getting all your exercise, drinking your water, preparing and cooking your meals, shopping for groceries and writing everything down - but it is certainly worth it when you have great losses every week isn't it?

You motivated me to do 20 minutes of step/arms before work. Thanks

[Reg]

Originally Posted by PammyB

Well, it's official. I gave my 2 weeks notice today. .

Good luck at your new job !!

[Reg]

Originally Posted by oraki

You sure do love that Turkey Enchilada Pie!!

I have it almost every day !! Leaves less guesswork to my menu for one meal

Have you made it? It has almost all the food groups !!

[Reg]

Going to work now......see you all tomorrow !!!

Have a good nite.

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Reg

I have it almost every day !! Leaves less guesswork to my menu for one meal

Have you made it? It has almost all the food groups !!

I've made a variation of the recipe a long time ago. Not lately though. I know it's tasty! Hmm...maybe I'll whip one up this weekend! I actually already have everything I need!

You have a good nite too!!!

[oraki]

Morning!!



HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

TGIF!!!!



Anyone plan on making any new or good dishes this weekend? I want to try something different this weekend.

BBL!

[shelby7851]

I found on another board where someone was asking for new ways to eat veggies, and i ran out and got the stuff to try it, and yum.

I took fresh green beans, fresh mushrooms, and garlic powder and put it in a ziploc steamer bag in the microwave, for 2.5 minutes, and it was sooo yummy. the mushrooms were amazing, so delicious. They also suggested putting in fresh vegetables (like carrots and cauli) with a wedge of laughing cow cheese for 1 pt, im trying that next!

someone posted in the last few weeks how they make peach cobbler, or a fruit cobbler in the microwave, with some fruit and a packet of instant oatmeal, i cant find it! can you tell me how you did that?

[slimdays]

Originally Posted by flower75

so, here's me takin off for now - to go drink all my water and exercise!!! It feels like a part time job getting all your exercise, drinking your water, preparing and cooking your meals, shopping for groceries and writing everything down - but it is certainly worth it when you have great losses every week isn't it?

Flower: You sure said a mouthful of truth in that statement. It is like a part time job. I had to babysit on Wednesday morning so my son and dil could attend a funeral. I had to make sure they understood that I was not willing to keep her all day. I had things to do in the afternoon. (treadmilling) I did not tell them what it was but I knew I needed to be firm or it would have been all day. So I need to look at my weight loss program as a job and an appointment. Not even my grandchild comes before it.

[Reg]

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Morning
1 small apple(s) 1
1/2 cup frozen sliced carrots 0
1 Turkey Enchilada Pie 4
Subtotal 5

Midday
kisses - Quick-added food 2
2 slices Lite seedless rye bread 1
1 serving Kraft Fat Free American Cheese Slice 1
4 slice deli-sliced turkey 2
Rice Cake & smidge PB 2
Subtotal 8

Evening
17 items Tiny Pretzel Twists 2
1/2 cup mixed berries 0.5
1 packet French Vanilla 1
1 serving TJ's Dried Pineapple (5) 2
Subtotal 5.5

Work Meals
2 slices Lite seedless rye bread 1
4 slice deli-sliced turkey 2
3 oz Classic and Romaine Blend lettuce 0
1 small apple(s) 1
1 serving Cheetos-Baked 100 Cal Pack 2
17 items Tiny Pretzel Twists 2
Subtotal 8

Food POINTS values total used 26.5
Food POINTS values remaining 0

Activity
Step & Weights 20 min - Activity I created 2
Activity POINTS values earned 2

[PammyB]

Originally Posted by shelby7851

I found on another board where someone was asking for new ways to eat veggies, and i ran out and got the stuff to try it, and yum.

I took fresh green beans, fresh mushrooms, and garlic powder and put it in a ziploc steamer bag in the microwave, for 2.5 minutes, and it was sooo yummy. the mushrooms were amazing, so delicious.

Sounds great! I bought the ziplock steamer bags a couple months ago, put them in the cupboard and quickly forgot about them! I'll have to give this a go this weekend!

[shelby7851]

Seriously Pam, i gave my friend (who is doing ww with me) 2 of the bags last night because i wanted her to try it. I was seriously contemplating having beans and mushrooms for bkfast this morning because i loved it so much. For lunch for sure.