Soooo after St George- we are too scared to get on the scale tonight... So let's just say Katie and Eric are the "same" and will probably be playing catch up the rest of the week.
Pat also stayed the same this week.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
St. George....Iceberg?
Well, the heat is on in Southern Utah....and we don't have a scale as Katie said...we have hiked up a storm, Eric has been running, we've been swimming and Katie and Sammy did Zumba at the Tuachan Farmers Market today----all of this activity surely has burned off our gallon sized Iceberg Milkshakes right!!!!
Eric & Katie doing very well.....Big Daddy and Big Mama, aka Nana and Papa are showing their milk shakes!! Happy Memorial Day all!
Eric & Katie doing very well.....Big Daddy and Big Mama, aka Nana and Papa are showing their milk shakes!! Happy Memorial Day all!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Later Weigh In
Hello All,
Eric, my Parents, and myself are in St George this weekend and our condo doesn't have a scale.. So we may or may not be posting results on Saturday.. Just a heads up!
Eric, my Parents, and myself are in St George this weekend and our condo doesn't have a scale.. So we may or may not be posting results on Saturday.. Just a heads up!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
How many ways can I say ZERO!?
Well, like my daughter, I was up 4 lbs....so I am thankful to say I am back to my original----but, would LOVE to see some progress....however, I am heading to St. George for the holiday weekend with said daughter....and we both do have a sweet tooth---so, I suppose we'll have to really put on our hiking shoes for Snow Canyon to wear off any Frozen custard treats we find along the way!!!
Big Daddy Craig....nothing new to report, he is pretty much out of radar range with this competition anymore....Pat, can't you get him motivated again!!!????
Big Daddy Craig....nothing new to report, he is pretty much out of radar range with this competition anymore....Pat, can't you get him motivated again!!!????
Eric and Katie
Katie: I stayed the same.. Actually I was up 4lbs.. and lost it again, which is nice.. But how great would it be if I LOST 4lbs instead of play 'catch up' all week. I am trying to be better with my 'cheat days' and I am going to really try Sue's Protien diet! It sounds a lot more like my life style then the Eat to Live diet. So hopefully over the Holiday Weekend I reach that 30lb mark!!!
Eric: is down .12% ... Hey do we feel a change in the wind? Actually he is so skinny now, there isn't much to lose! But he is holding strong to his Calorie Counting routine.
Eric: is down .12% ... Hey do we feel a change in the wind? Actually he is so skinny now, there isn't much to lose! But he is holding strong to his Calorie Counting routine.
Pat and Les
Pat is down another 2lbs! He said he is back on his diet and ready to catch up!
Les stayed the same- but with her son's wedding coming up she wants some results!
Les stayed the same- but with her son's wedding coming up she wants some results!
Team Bruce and Sue
The Bruceter held steady again this week.
Sue is down .56%, not as much as I hoped but I don't deserve more so I will take it.
Add 25 miles for the week.
Sue is down .56%, not as much as I hoped but I don't deserve more so I will take it.
Add 25 miles for the week.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Treats..
- Frozen Grapes!
- Graham Crackers/Fat Free Whip Cream Frozen!
- 1 Banana, 1 bag of fresh and/or frozens strawberries, 1 cup soymilk, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed. Blend all together... Awesome!
- 1 banana, 1/4 cup vanilla soymilk, dash of vanilla. Freeze peeled banana in a plastic bag. Blend soymilk/vanilla, drop slices of the frozen banana one by one.
- Banana- Nutella Crepe: Crepe batter: 1 C flour, 2 large eggs, 2 TBSP melted butter, pinch of salt, 3/4 C low-fat milk, 1/2 C water.... 1/4 cup Nutella, 2 bananas peeled/sliced....... Heat non stick pan (coat bottem with sm amount of butter) add 2T of crepe batter, so a thin amount covers pan. cook first side until bottom takes a golden brown color. Flip and put a tablespoon of Nutella down the middle o the crepe, top with bananas. Cook another 2-4mins.
- Fat Free Sherbet in a 1/2 cantalop! Sooooo good and refreshing!
- Fat Free/Sugar Free Jello Packs
- Yoplait Whipped "Chocolate" flavor... Try it frozen!!
- Almond Butter with veggies/apple slices
Lettuce wraps
Being that I can't eat gluten, I'm always trying to find something to make me think I'm having a "sandwich"----without bread.
I love to use "butter" lettuce, it's soft, flexible, and has a soft flavor. for my "bread" can use Romaine, or any kind of longer lettuce.
Use any kind of lean meat:
chicken, ham, turkey, ground turkey cooked with onion, or even a taco style meat mixture, adding black beans.
Best kind of deli meat is "Armor Off the bone" or Oscar Meyer "Cutting board" it's like you are carving your own turkey, ham, or chicken.
Low fat, high protein, not as may additives. Or I make my own crock pot sweet pork, or spicy chicken.
I sometimes add honey mustard, or splurge with just dash of mayo mixed with mustard.
If having turkey, I have to add a teaspoon of cranberries.
Sometimes will spread a softened "skinny cow" cheese on lettuce.
Using lettuce instead of bread lets you have a number of little wraps...basically zero calories in the lettuce.
Put some of the meat in the lettuce, wrap with a little tomato, or avocado...adds to the protein; gobble up!
Lisa C.
I love to use "butter" lettuce, it's soft, flexible, and has a soft flavor. for my "bread" can use Romaine, or any kind of longer lettuce.
Use any kind of lean meat:
chicken, ham, turkey, ground turkey cooked with onion, or even a taco style meat mixture, adding black beans.
Best kind of deli meat is "Armor Off the bone" or Oscar Meyer "Cutting board" it's like you are carving your own turkey, ham, or chicken.
Low fat, high protein, not as may additives. Or I make my own crock pot sweet pork, or spicy chicken.
I sometimes add honey mustard, or splurge with just dash of mayo mixed with mustard.
If having turkey, I have to add a teaspoon of cranberries.
Sometimes will spread a softened "skinny cow" cheese on lettuce.
Using lettuce instead of bread lets you have a number of little wraps...basically zero calories in the lettuce.
Put some of the meat in the lettuce, wrap with a little tomato, or avocado...adds to the protein; gobble up!
Lisa C.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Hi Protein/Low (NOT NO) Carb Diet
I have had a request to post my protein diet. First it is important to keep in mind it is not a NO carb diet. Fruits and Veggies are very important. Low starch veggies and low sugar fruits are best and help keep blood sugar in check (I have lists if you are interested in specifics). Also foods both high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids help you feel full (not necessary to go hungry on this diet).
The basic parameters are: 80-100 grams of protein a day. 80-160 grams of carbs per day. 64 oz of water. 1200 calories for women per day and 1800 for men (a bit adjustable according to your weight, age and height etc.) Each single food item you eat should be no more than 25 carbs and no more than 12 sugars.
It is a challenge (but not impossible)to get the needed protein and keep the calories down without special meal replacement bars and drinks. I have several sources for these. If anyone is interested email me or call (Katie has my #) and we can talk specifics. I have hunted extensively for protein bars that you can buy off the shelf in stores around Ogden and most are very high in carbs.
So the ideal is 4 protein items (meal replacement high protein bars/drinks/snacks) spread out during the day and then a sensible balanced dinner. It is possible to tweek it to what works for your lifestyle. The important part is getting 80 grams of proteins, limiting starchy carbs while including plenty of fruits and veggies, keeping calories in check and drinking plenty of water.
I know several people that it has worked wonders for, 3 are co-workers that have lost 40, 75 and 100 lbs. My teenage daughter lost 35 lbs on it. After these past 4 1/2 months of struggling to get anything to work for me I have gone back to this because it worked for me in the past. Maybe there is hope for a few more pounds coming off before July 1st if I can just keep my hands out of the cookie jar and stop driving to Jakes for "over the top shakes."
Sue
The basic parameters are: 80-100 grams of protein a day. 80-160 grams of carbs per day. 64 oz of water. 1200 calories for women per day and 1800 for men (a bit adjustable according to your weight, age and height etc.) Each single food item you eat should be no more than 25 carbs and no more than 12 sugars.
It is a challenge (but not impossible)to get the needed protein and keep the calories down without special meal replacement bars and drinks. I have several sources for these. If anyone is interested email me or call (Katie has my #) and we can talk specifics. I have hunted extensively for protein bars that you can buy off the shelf in stores around Ogden and most are very high in carbs.
So the ideal is 4 protein items (meal replacement high protein bars/drinks/snacks) spread out during the day and then a sensible balanced dinner. It is possible to tweek it to what works for your lifestyle. The important part is getting 80 grams of proteins, limiting starchy carbs while including plenty of fruits and veggies, keeping calories in check and drinking plenty of water.
I know several people that it has worked wonders for, 3 are co-workers that have lost 40, 75 and 100 lbs. My teenage daughter lost 35 lbs on it. After these past 4 1/2 months of struggling to get anything to work for me I have gone back to this because it worked for me in the past. Maybe there is hope for a few more pounds coming off before July 1st if I can just keep my hands out of the cookie jar and stop driving to Jakes for "over the top shakes."
Sue
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Yummy Dinner Idea
Sooooo I would love to hear about any menu's, snacks, etc that you use to help stay on track. One that I tried tonight that was really yummy:
Shredded chicken cooked- use only MRS DASH seasoning
Corn Tortillias (Bountiful Basket one's are really good!)
Honey (just wait...)
Green Chilles- any other peppers you like
Optional:
tiny bit of Cream of Chic Soup
fat free Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
Soooo base your tortillas with with a strip of honey, cream of chic (if using), then add your Chic, peppers/chillies, top with cheese/sour cream
Throw in oven @ 350 for 20-30mins... Super yummy! And not horrible for you!!
The best part- you can modify it to however you like it best!
Shredded chicken cooked- use only MRS DASH seasoning
Corn Tortillias (Bountiful Basket one's are really good!)
Honey (just wait...)
Green Chilles- any other peppers you like
Optional:
tiny bit of Cream of Chic Soup
fat free Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
Soooo base your tortillas with with a strip of honey, cream of chic (if using), then add your Chic, peppers/chillies, top with cheese/sour cream
Throw in oven @ 350 for 20-30mins... Super yummy! And not horrible for you!!
The best part- you can modify it to however you like it best!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Team Bruce and Sue
Bruce would like a late weigh in adjustment. After hobbling around the yard all day trying to roof a barn (against doctors orders) he is down .62% for a total of 6.08.
Thanks again Eric for your hard work today on the barn. We never would have gotten so much accomplished without you. Your Dad's handy "man" helper before you got there to save the day today was getting no where fast.
Thanks again Eric for your hard work today on the barn. We never would have gotten so much accomplished without you. Your Dad's handy "man" helper before you got there to save the day today was getting no where fast.
Eric and Katie
Sorry for the "late post" we haven't been home all morning...
Eric- Thanks to great weather and TONS of yard work he lost 2.4lbs putting his weekly @ 138% and total @ 20.47%... Yah he makes me sick too! I need to start tempting him with goodies... But I am so proud of him too!
Katie- Bummer... lost 3 lbs BUT was up 3lbs after last weekend sooooo ZERO loss for me... Will continue onward next week!
We added 17miles
Eric- Thanks to great weather and TONS of yard work he lost 2.4lbs putting his weekly @ 138% and total @ 20.47%... Yah he makes me sick too! I need to start tempting him with goodies... But I am so proud of him too!
Katie- Bummer... lost 3 lbs BUT was up 3lbs after last weekend sooooo ZERO loss for me... Will continue onward next week!
We added 17miles
Jen Jones
I did not see a difference on the scale today so I am at zero! Put me down for 31 miles....I have been hoarding them again! Thanks
Team Bruce and Sue
Bruce has been down all week with a torn/sprained ACL & MCL (not to mention the gash in his forhead. How many of us can say "just not as young as we once were?"), zero losses but no fault of his own.....AND....drum roll please..... Sue pulled her act together this week, exercised and changed up the diet and dropped 6 pounds......the bad news is she was up 5 and can only count 1 pound. Super excited for any downward movement however. Wahoo!!! Down .55% total of 7.69%.
Katie add 25 miles please.
Katie add 25 miles please.
Craig C aka "Big Daddy" & Lisa C aka "still BIG mama"
Zippy, Cero, Zero, Nil, #$*&#(*&Q)*&, nada.
Please add 5 miles to the total, at least there is that!
HELP
HELP, I NEED SOME BODY....
HELP, NOT JUST MY CHUBBY BODY,
HELP, YOU KNOW I NEED SOME LOSS
OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HELP, NOT JUST MY CHUBBY BODY,
HELP, YOU KNOW I NEED SOME LOSS
OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Heidi - week 18
Lost total of 4.2 lbs. this week for wk. % of 1.97% and a Total % of 11.32%. (Katie can you put me down for 24 miles this week too, thanks) Heidi
Wow!
Katie has done awsome this week! 1.48% loss this week for a total of 13.59%, 27.2 lbs!!!
Eric continues to see improvement. .98% loss this week for a total of 19.35%, 41.6 lbs!!!!
Eric continues to see improvement. .98% loss this week for a total of 19.35%, 41.6 lbs!!!!
Bruce and Sue
Team Bruce and Sue are holding steady celebrating the success of no gains.
(Katie add 15 miles for the week)
(Katie add 15 miles for the week)
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Run Team Run!....
So Jen has been "hoarding" her miles and added a nice number for us today! Just a reminder the TEAM GOAL is a 1000 miles by JULY 1st!!!! Just email them to me, Katie, each week and I will update the number each Saturday!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
NEW CHALLENGE ALERT.....
Whomever helps the group lose the next....
Pounds- gets a free 1/2 lb to use at any weigh in... As soon as we reach the 10lb marker this contest is finished. So make sure you lose some weight this week! Everyone could get a piece of this 10 or only a few challengers could hog it all! Get losing ya LOSER'S! :)
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