Ladies.....let's get fit!!!

[HzG8rGrl]

Classie-A bit of nibbling is ok, don't over do it though. Once Steve is all better you will then go into a funk about the weight gain. Take lot's of walks and have private talks. Scream, yell, cry and laugh. Let it all out. It's ok and expected, but you must take care of yourself. Once Steve is out of the hospital he will have you running around like a chicken with its head removed and you will need the strength and energy! You can sneak in more chocolate then and no one will ever be the wiser-LOL. Love ya girl

 

[SuperLuckyLady]

My brain needs chocolate to function. Preferably Cadburys Dairy Milk.

Of course your brain is like mush at this point. It's allowed. It will un-mush itself when things calm down. All the best to you, my dear.

 

[CES]

small, regular amounts of chocolate are one of the required food groups

got my mini workout in today...and i even wanted to do it. Yay! i also got a bit of extra walking in yesterday.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Good Carbs List of Carbohydrates in Food

I have found some really good reading on the CommonSenseHealth site Fudgey.

Here is an article to read about chocolate!

 

[Fudgey]

You are awesome Hz.....thanks a bunch!!!

Way to go CES!!!

 

[starrynight]

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Tonights dinner:
4 small chicken thighs-boneless/skinless, cut and cubed
Broccoli, snow peas, 2 mini carrots, ¼ purple onion, a handful of cabbage.
A canola/olive oil blend for stir frying.
Five spice stir fry-spice blend-rubbed into chicken pieces.
¼ c of Chicken Broth
Rice Vinegar

Sauce: Whisk ingredients well and set to side to thicken.
3 Tbs Light Soy Sauce
2 Tbs Chicken Broth
1 ½ Tbs Sweetleaf
1 Tsp Galanga Ginger Powder
½ Tsp Garlic Powder
¼ Tsp Xanthum Gum-for thickener

I like to mix oils when stir frying-I use a Tbs of Szechuan oil, a Tbs of Chili oil and a Tbs of canola/olive oil blend to cook the chicken in first. After about 4-5 minutes remove the chicken and set aside.
Pour in ½ of the Chicken broth to deglaze the pan and add carrots-I like to add fresh ground pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and I like to add some rice vinegar at this point, probably about ½-1 Tbs. Cook for a couple minutes more. Add the rest of the veggies and the remainder of the broth, cover and cook for around 5 minutes. Remove the cover and add the chicken and sauce and toss everything to coat.
I also like to add fresh peppers to add a bit more heat-I like it hot! Adjust veggies and heat levels to your own liking!
Serve over ½ c or less of brown rice!

If you have high blood pressure beware of the sodium levels in this dish. As we don't add salt to any food, it is fine for us.

 

[CES]

that sounds good hzG8r!

your recipes always sound good


(miniworkout- check)

 

[Loveridden]

Got some more healthy & lower calorie food at the store yesterday. Am starting to list things to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, etc. One of the problems I am seeing is that a lot of stuff I am picking for lower calories is high in sodium. I am worried about that, and trying to not indulge in high sodium things all the time. For example, canned soup, even the light soups, pickles spears, very low cal, but very high sodium...other things as well I keep seeing HUGE amounts of sodium.

For breakfast today I had 2 thomas triple health english muffins toasted with a light spread of country crock butter and blueberry jam. 310 calories. I need to get some light country crock when I run out of this country crock.

Still looking for a great ranch or ranch like dressing that is lower calories. I heard maybe a light buttermilk dressing would work...I am unfortunately in love with Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, the full fat version, and am just using smaller amounts of it in the meantime....

I plan to work out to walk away the pounds today.

 

[SuperLuckyLady]

Got some more healthy & lower calorie food at the store yesterday. Am starting to list things to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, etc. One of the problems I am seeing is that a lot of stuff I am picking for lower calories is high in sodium. I am worried about that, and trying to not indulge in high sodium things all the time. For example, canned soup, even the light soups, pickles spears, very low cal, but very high sodium...other things as well I keep seeing HUGE amounts of sodium.

For breakfast today I had 2 thomas triple health english muffins toasted with a light spread of country crock butter and blueberry jam. 310 calories. I need to get some light country crock when I run out of this country crock.

Still looking for a great ranch or ranch like dressing that is lower calories. I heard maybe a light buttermilk dressing would work...I am unfortunately in love with Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, the full fat version, and am just using smaller amounts of it in the meantime....

I plan to work out to walk away the pounds today.

Alriiiiiiight loveridden, you're well on your way!

It's very hard to find any prepared food without tons of salt. You pretty much have to go to a "natural food" type of store for that. We are fortunate in Austin to have quite a few, some with reasonable prices, but you might find it a lot more expensive. Your other alternative, of course, is to make it yourself. Needn't be a huge bother though. I find I am eating much more simply the last few years. And actually enjoying it a lot.

Lite and good ranch dressing? Not that I've found. I love ranch! I compromise by using a little of it when I really want it it. Rest of the time, I use a tasty olive oil/vinegar type thing.

It's good, you're thinking about what to eat. And don't forget to eat slowly, and enjoy every bite!~

 

[toto1013]

Good job everyone. I love the interaction and sharing of the whole picture of getting fit. A lifestyle change. Please believe me when someday you will be so glad you did.

Hugs Loveridden....Just show your father what you can do by action, and don't let him push your buttons.

Classy, chocolate is comfort food, and right now you need lots of comfort. Just think about going for a walk while you are eating that chocolate. Good one to talk I am......I will have to remember this next week as I bought babe ruths and butterfingers to take with me to hospital next week. Yup buying comfort food ahead of time.

We learned yesterday that DH does have colon cancer. Surgery is scheduled for next week. Thank you all for the love and support.

Remember tomorrow is the lst day of the rest of your life and live it like it was your last day.

 

[classwife]

Now we got you guys in heavy prayer and support !

 

[CES]

I'm so sorry to hear that Toto. I hope that he does well in the surgery and that they're able to get every bit of it. Sending love and strength your way

(((hugs)))

 

[starrynight]

Oh Toto (((((hugs)))))) prayers and positive healing thoughts for you and your hubby!!!

I think we will go with this today...

 

[HzG8rGrl]

So sorry Toto, hugs and prayers out to you and your DH. Stay strong and keep believing. (((Toto/DH)))

 

[Fudgey]

You are off to a great start loveridden!!

((((((toto/DH)))))) Praying that the surgery goes well!

 

[EmmaJo]

Hi ladies.

Toto, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

I haven't been posting here but I checked out the "couchpotato to 5k program on active.com. My first day was today. It's a walk/jog kind of thing. I couldn't do the whole 20 minutes but only about half that! My shins, ankles, calves and lower back were screaming. I didn't want anyone to see me so I waited until it got dark. On the upside, I didn't keel over.

Now I'm thinking about peanut m&m's. good grief

 

[Fudgey]

You are off to a great start Emma!!!

M&M's are good

 

[EmmaJo]

They are my weakness. Going to try to stick with the regimen, but wow it was a little painful !!!

 

[EmmaJo]

I can eat more m&m's if I keep this up, right? And, they're peanut ones so they have lots of protein