Friday, June 3, 2011
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Weigh in - Week 3
I know, I know....it's been a while, but it's hard to do this and blog it and do all the summer stuff that keeps my so busy. So, I'll try but I'm not sure I'll be doing every day like I did in the beginning. I'll do it when we have something new or fun worth mentioning.
Tyler and I weighed in yesterday morning since we didn't get home until Monday evening from camping. Tyler was down another 2.6 pounds! That's almost 11 pounds total for him so far. I'm sooo proud of him, he's doing so great!
I was the same....blah. But....we were camping all weekend and usually I would have packed all sorts of snacks and bars and stuff that would have helped me gain back the 10 I've already lost, so I suppose I can't complain too much.
We did really good on our weekend up north. Here's the quick rundown...
Our 2 dinners were turkey burgers on the grill with veggies and dip...and lo cal brats with fruit and baked beans the other night.
For our lunches we had sandwiches and for snacks we had fruit or veggies. The amazing thing is that the kids didn't even complain. They never seemed to miss all the sugary, fatty snacks...they were excited about the strawberries, cherries, grapes, cukes, and string cheese for the options. Just goes to show how easily you can get your kids appreciating good eating habits.
Tyler and I weighed in yesterday morning since we didn't get home until Monday evening from camping. Tyler was down another 2.6 pounds! That's almost 11 pounds total for him so far. I'm sooo proud of him, he's doing so great!
I was the same....blah. But....we were camping all weekend and usually I would have packed all sorts of snacks and bars and stuff that would have helped me gain back the 10 I've already lost, so I suppose I can't complain too much.
We did really good on our weekend up north. Here's the quick rundown...
Our 2 dinners were turkey burgers on the grill with veggies and dip...and lo cal brats with fruit and baked beans the other night.
For our lunches we had sandwiches and for snacks we had fruit or veggies. The amazing thing is that the kids didn't even complain. They never seemed to miss all the sugary, fatty snacks...they were excited about the strawberries, cherries, grapes, cukes, and string cheese for the options. Just goes to show how easily you can get your kids appreciating good eating habits.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Weigh in - Week two
Yesterday, Monday, Tyler and I weighed in for the second time. Tyler was down another pound and I was down another two. We are so excited about that. Week two is always less than the first week, but to lose any at all means that the loss from week one is solid. We are working out on the Wii Fit and going to the club and I've started doing kettle ball workouts. My legs were sore for 3 days this week after my first workout with that ball. It kicked my butt....but it felt good.
Stayed tuned....
Stayed tuned....
Days eleven thru seventeen
Okay, so I slacked a bit....in my writing, not my dieting. The good news is, everything is still on track and we're doing really well. I added excersize even this week. YAY!
The main reason I haven't posted is that we've been super busy, I've hardly been online this past week...and...I really haven't done any new meals or anything exciting. We have been doing a couple leftover meals with all the cooking I've been doing.
On Sat. night we went out to dinner which is always a true test. Tyler got a 'build your own salad' and I got a 'build your own burger'. Wait though, part of what you can pick is what kind of "burger" you want. I picked a portabella mushroom on a wheat tortilla. I loaded it with veggies and no fatty sauces. It was ssoooooo good. Tyler was a little disappointed in his salad cuz all they had was fat free Ranch and it was not good at all. I told him to take it home and finish it there with our own light ranch on it. That was tons better.
I am posting our weigh in results in a minute. Just wanted to check in.
The main reason I haven't posted is that we've been super busy, I've hardly been online this past week...and...I really haven't done any new meals or anything exciting. We have been doing a couple leftover meals with all the cooking I've been doing.
On Sat. night we went out to dinner which is always a true test. Tyler got a 'build your own salad' and I got a 'build your own burger'. Wait though, part of what you can pick is what kind of "burger" you want. I picked a portabella mushroom on a wheat tortilla. I loaded it with veggies and no fatty sauces. It was ssoooooo good. Tyler was a little disappointed in his salad cuz all they had was fat free Ranch and it was not good at all. I told him to take it home and finish it there with our own light ranch on it. That was tons better.
I am posting our weigh in results in a minute. Just wanted to check in.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Day Ten
Today was just like any other. The boys had T-ball so we brought a picnic for lunch. I made sandwiches to order before going. Mine was turkey, cheese, tomato, avocado, and some mustard. I made it on these flat bread buns I've gotten to really like. They make perfect buns for a burger (like the turkey burgers I made on Monday) or for a cold sandwhich like this. Very good and not too thick so you're not filling up on all bread.
For dinner I tried something new....again. It's called Creamy Beef and Onions. It was sort of a take on beef stroganoff, but with some changes and I actually liked it better.
Plus, it was easier to make and had a thicker sauce. The kids really liked it too so that is always a good thing.
For dessert we're going to have some jell-o. The boys are anxious to have that...I never make it so it's a treat for them. I'll add a picture tonight.
For dinner I tried something new....again. It's called Creamy Beef and Onions. It was sort of a take on beef stroganoff, but with some changes and I actually liked it better.
Plus, it was easier to make and had a thicker sauce. The kids really liked it too so that is always a good thing.
For dessert we're going to have some jell-o. The boys are anxious to have that...I never make it so it's a treat for them. I'll add a picture tonight.
Day Nine
This morning I grabbed some string cheese and a bland muffin.....yum.
For lunch we made those darn pizzas again. I know, I know this is 3 times in 4 days but they're really good. Trae and Tony wanted one this time so they made one with just pepperoni and cheese. They didn't really like them. Trae isn't much of a pizza eater, but I think he wanted to be a part of what we were doing so he tried it. They won't have them again, but Tyler and Timmy sure like them. Me too.
The kids were excited all day for snack time. I had told them we would make some chocolate or vanilla smoothies. I used the Melaleuca Attain mixes and added some stuff.
They all wanted a chocolate with peanut butter one, except for Tanner. He chose a vanilla with peaches in it. But....then he didn't like it so he had the chocolate one. I actually loved the vanilla/peach, so I had that one. They were really good. I dressed them up with a stick of licorice and viola....really fun snack.
For Dinner we had all leftovers. We are going to have at least one leftover night every week. Tues. or Thurs. would be best cuz I work those nights. We've been cooking so much that the fridge is full of great food to finish up.
Here is some good news to report. I think Jason is finally on board with this. I think he's seeing how committed we all are and wants to be a part of it. He'll always eat what I make for dinner and stuff, but then he'll do something at night that's not good for him so it ruins the healthy dinner. But on this night, I got home from work and the kids said they wanted a snack while watching America's Got Talent so I made some popcorn for them. Jay didn't want that but asked me if I could make him something healthy to snack on. I made him a plate with a serving of reduced fat Triscuits, 2 wedges of skinny cheese, and an orange.
He really liked it all. He said he couldn't remember the last time he ate an orange, but it really hit the spot. See, this plan isn't so bad.
Oh, and he and Tyler also went to the club and worked out. YAY! Tyler is a rock star and Jay is getting on the bandwagon. Bonus!
For lunch we made those darn pizzas again. I know, I know this is 3 times in 4 days but they're really good. Trae and Tony wanted one this time so they made one with just pepperoni and cheese. They didn't really like them. Trae isn't much of a pizza eater, but I think he wanted to be a part of what we were doing so he tried it. They won't have them again, but Tyler and Timmy sure like them. Me too.
The kids were excited all day for snack time. I had told them we would make some chocolate or vanilla smoothies. I used the Melaleuca Attain mixes and added some stuff.
They all wanted a chocolate with peanut butter one, except for Tanner. He chose a vanilla with peaches in it. But....then he didn't like it so he had the chocolate one. I actually loved the vanilla/peach, so I had that one. They were really good. I dressed them up with a stick of licorice and viola....really fun snack.
For Dinner we had all leftovers. We are going to have at least one leftover night every week. Tues. or Thurs. would be best cuz I work those nights. We've been cooking so much that the fridge is full of great food to finish up.
Here is some good news to report. I think Jason is finally on board with this. I think he's seeing how committed we all are and wants to be a part of it. He'll always eat what I make for dinner and stuff, but then he'll do something at night that's not good for him so it ruins the healthy dinner. But on this night, I got home from work and the kids said they wanted a snack while watching America's Got Talent so I made some popcorn for them. Jay didn't want that but asked me if I could make him something healthy to snack on. I made him a plate with a serving of reduced fat Triscuits, 2 wedges of skinny cheese, and an orange.
He really liked it all. He said he couldn't remember the last time he ate an orange, but it really hit the spot. See, this plan isn't so bad.
Oh, and he and Tyler also went to the club and worked out. YAY! Tyler is a rock star and Jay is getting on the bandwagon. Bonus!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Day Eight
Back to Monday...one full week complete. They say if you do something consistently for 3weeks, it becomes habit. Well, I think we're on our way. Tyler's drive in this is unshakable, I'm so proud of him. He's already thinking ahead to a sleepover this Sat. night and what sort of healthy snacks I can pack for him to bring. It's all about planning, I'm really learning that. Nothing impromptu....it just doesn't work.
Okay, so day 8.
For lunch today, Tyler, Tim, and I made homemade pizzas like we had done for dinner the other night. Those are great.
We did fruit for snack.
And for dinner I made turkey burgers. The best turkey burgers I've ever had. They were so yummy! Here's the funny thing.....I always knew that if you're going to go to using turkey to be healthy, extra lean is the only way to go. But what I didn't realize is just how true that is. I had some of that, and I also had a pound of lean turkey. I figured I'd mix the 2 together and make the burgers. Um...I don't think so. That lean turkey was so gross. It just felt fatty. I didn't mix the two..instead I made separate burgers and let the younger boys have that kind.
In my chopper (which I love) I put onion, green pepper, minced garlic,and zucchini.
It really loaded the burger and made it hearty.
I added some whole wheat spaghetti pasta with a touch of sauce over the top and some baked beans on the side. Total hit all around!
Okay, so day 8.
For lunch today, Tyler, Tim, and I made homemade pizzas like we had done for dinner the other night. Those are great.
We did fruit for snack.
And for dinner I made turkey burgers. The best turkey burgers I've ever had. They were so yummy! Here's the funny thing.....I always knew that if you're going to go to using turkey to be healthy, extra lean is the only way to go. But what I didn't realize is just how true that is. I had some of that, and I also had a pound of lean turkey. I figured I'd mix the 2 together and make the burgers. Um...I don't think so. That lean turkey was so gross. It just felt fatty. I didn't mix the two..instead I made separate burgers and let the younger boys have that kind.
In my chopper (which I love) I put onion, green pepper, minced garlic,and zucchini.
It really loaded the burger and made it hearty.
I added some whole wheat spaghetti pasta with a touch of sauce over the top and some baked beans on the side. Total hit all around!
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