FATTY HUMOR

They say, "laughter is the best medicine".  If that's true, here's the cure for obesity...

http://www.weightgonebye.com/?page_id=250 

sharing a Tweet

Got this tweet from Aaron Thompkins (current contestant on Biggest Loser)

 

@AaronThompkins Aaron Thompkins

THIS IS JUST NUTS...I'm inspired! Check this video out -- D3Hundred (The Inspiration) http://t.co/sx7Jsoe via @youtube

Skipping Diet

Barbie swears by the Stereotype Diet.

The Skipping Diet

A blonde is dangerously overweight, so her doctor puts her on a diet. “I want you to eat regularly for two days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for two weeks. The next time I see you, you’ll have lost at least five pounds.”
When the blonde returns, she’s lost nearly 20 pounds. “Why, that’s amazing!” the doctor says. “Did you follow my instructions?”
The blonde nods. “I’ll tell you, though, I thought I was going to drop dead that third day.”
“From hunger, you mean?” asked the doctor.
“No, from skipping.”

http://haveyourcakeandeatitdiet.com/fitness-funny-1-the-stereotype-diet

A FIRST!!!

I walked briskly for a half hour without stopping!  WOO HOO!!!!!!!

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!!!

I just finished my 172 calorie omlete for breakfast, now I'm going to walk and burn off approx 469 calories.

BIG BIG MISTAKE

I came across a coupon for a free burger meal, I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt.  I WAS SO WRONG!!!  Since I've been eating mostly healthy food for a while, my body rejected the burger and fries.  I'm still feeling sick.  Can't even sit up long enough to type this.  It's making me sleepy.  If you've been taking care of your body, don't abuse it again.

5 Ways to Get an Energy Boost

Check out this link to Women's Health.  It has some great tips on boosting energy.
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/energy-tips

Low Cal Snack Ideas

• A bowl of salad greens, dressed with vinegar
• Raw tomatoes, peppers, celery and cucumber
• Steamed asparagus with low-sodium soy sauce
• Steamed cauliflower with hot sauce
• Berries
• Roasted pumpkin, butternut squash and zucchini, with low-calorie cooking spray
• Egg white omelette with low-calorie sweet or savoury filling (e.g. for a sweet filling, you could have berries, sweetener- I use Splenda or Stevia- and cinnamon; and a savoury filling could be peppers, mushrooms and hot sauce) made with low-calorie cooking spray
• Fat-free/sugar-free jell-O
• Fat-free/sugar-free pudding
• Ice blended with low-calorie flavour of choice (e.g. lemon juice and sweetener, coffee and sugar-free syrup, berries)

http://haveyourcakeandeatitdiet.com/appetite-control

The Roots of Obesity

JILLIAN'S TIP OF THE DAY

 

The family environment you set for your kids is associated with their risk of developing obesity. A survey of 8,000 children found that those who didn't eat many meals with their families but watched a lot of TV were more likely to become overweight by the third grade. Also, boys and girls who are encouraged to diet are three times more likely to be overweight five years later, because of increased binge eating, skipped breakfasts, and other unhealthy attempts to lose weight. Don't let this happen to your kids. Spend time playing outside with your kids, eat dinner and breakfast with them, and show them how much you care about their total health.

 

from http://www.jillianmichaels.com/

PROPS TO MAGGIE

My friend Maggie has lost some poundage herself and is a little closer to her personal goal.  KEEP ROCKIN', GIRL!!!

Change Your Self-Talk

Today's advice comes from Jillian Michaels  http://www.jillianmichaels.com/members/index.aspx
There are plenty of things in the world to get you down without YOU being one of them. Instead of picking on your "problem areas," think about how you're going to make your body better. Stop focusing on how you hate your arms or how gross you think your butt looks. Instead, make it a goal to improve that butt! Learning to be your own coach is what is going to propel you toward ultimate success.

a verse to live by

‎"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31

NOT SO LEFT OVERS FOR DINNER

It's Saturday night.  I'm cleaning out the fridge and trying to eat up some of my left overs, but left overs are boring.  I found a way to dress it up in a way that's tasty for both Chloe and I.  I sliced left over wheat biscuts in half, spooned left over spaghetti sauce on it with fat-free shredded Mozzerella cheese.  You can also add your left over chicken and veggies on it.  Left over night doesn't have to be "that again" night.

GET OFF YOUR @$$!

I found it very difficult not being able to do some of the exercises in my workout, but I found out that I can burn 433 calories in a half hour doing general dancing.  I already love putting on my praise music and just sing and dance onto the Lord.  So I downloaded my favorite upbeat praise songs and made a "Worship Workout" play list.  Here is one of my favorites http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmUDDxflt6o  MercyMe "Move".  Doesn't matter if you can dance or not, I don't have any rythm. If you are in your own home who cares.  Put on your favorite upbeat music and just go crazy.  Dance with your babies, dance with your man, dance with a wooden chair, just get up and move.  The more fun you have, the less it feels like a workout.  JUST GET OFF YOUR @$$!

THIS WEEK'S TIPS

A couple things I've learned this week:

1.  No salt!  I've heard it before said to others, but I never knew why or that it would affect me.  I was frustrated at my weigh in this week, because I was doing everything right without much result this time.  My doctor asked if I've been using salt.  I have.  She said that salt causes you to absorb water weight.  FUDGE!!!  Now wonder I've been drinking up to 3 liters of water a day and still felt thirsty.
2.  Burn more calories than you consume.  Keep a journal.  I found this website that shows how many calories are burned during certain workouts. http://www.nutristrategy.com/activitylist.htm It's easy to see what calories you're consuming, read the label.  The next step is to figure out what you burn.  This is where the journal comes in.  Once I started recording it...it was an "AH HA!" moment.
3.  Pounds aren't the only signs of success.  I was upset Monday because I didn't lose many pounds this time.  Then I reallized, I just unpack and wore clothes I haven't been able to get on for years.  Plus, I feel healthier.  I AM SUCCEEDING!!!
4.  Go for a walk or play with your kids.  Chloe and I started going on walks when she gets home from school.  She looks forward to it everyday.  It makes the walk feel less boring.  Plus, we talk more during our walks than we do at home between homework, chores, TV, and computer. 

I'll keep adding more as I'm learning!

CARE FOR CHOMPERS

I'm a big fan of the Doctors TV on Fox.  On two sepreate occasions, they mention a tip for brushing your teeth.  They suggested using a dry toothbrush first, then proceed as normal.  I tried this for a while.  Monday, I went to the dentist for a routine check up.  The lady who cleaned my teeth mentioned the huge difference since my previous visit only six months before.  There wasn't a whole lot left for her to do.  When the dentist came in, he took a quick peek and said we were done.  I'm passing this tip on.  Remember: the better you care for your chompers, the better you can enjoy your nummies!!!

share recipes?

Anybody want to share some great low cal/low fat recipes?  Just because the holidays are coming, doesn't mean we have to give up our goals to enjoy ourselves.

Can't eat as much

I'm finding, I can't eat as much as I used to.  I was supposed to eat a bowl of cereal with a small egg white omlete.  The cereal made me full, so I had the omlete for lunch.  I just added some tomato on the side (what I was supposed to have on my sandwich).  That also filled me up.

a change in schedule

I was planning on going for my first walk after putting Chloe on the school bus...you know how cold it is out there.  So, I came in and did an extra half hour of general dancing.  Just put on some up lifting praise songs, did my worship and partial workout in one.  I'm going to need to find a way to get my workouts done this winter, because it gets too bad here.  There are times where we can't leave home in days.  Hopefully, Santa will bring Chloe and I a Wii Sport.

planned for tomorrow

6:00 am  Strech 30 mins 180 cals burn
6:30 am cereal, milk, omlete 250 cals
7:00 am walk 30 min 469 cals burn
12:00 pm turkey/cheese sandwich w/ baby carrots 300 cals
1:00 pm dance (general) 433 cals burn
3:00 pm walk 30 min 469 cal burn
5:00 pm pork w/ rice & grilled asparagus 399 cals
8:00 pm celery w/ pb 120 cals
Total: 1069 consume, 1551 burn

WEIGH IN

Monday, I weighed in at 315 LBs.  So that's a total of 30 lost!

BIGGEST LOSER 10-20-10

Did anybody watch the Biggest Loser last night?  Some of the guys actually discussed throwing the weigh in, just to get Patrick on their team.  That's good, put yourself at risk so someone else can take your place.  There are some of us who need to be there, but are unable to due to other obligations.  If I was lucky enough to be there, I would not be playing any of those BS games.  They need to remember that the prize money won't do them any good if they screw themselves out of it.

100 calorie cupcakes featured on the Biggest Loser

Curtis Stone Recipes Vanilla Cupcakes

Makes about 14 cupcakes

Ingredients

5 organic egg whites

Pinch of salt

3 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

For the frosting

1 cup nonfat cream cheese

1/2 ripe banana

For raspberry frosting as seen on the show:

1 cup nonfat cream cheese, at room temp

1 cup fresh raspberries

Fresh raspberries to garnish

Method

Preheat the oven to 325F.

Place the egg whites in a large bowl and using a handheld mixer whip the whites on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes or until the whites begin to lighten up and hold their shape.

Increase speed to high and whip in the salt and honey until the whites hold a soft peak, then add the vanilla extract.

Fold in the yogurt.

In a separate medium mixing bowl combine the flour and baking powder and mix well.

Sift the dry ingredients into the egg whites a little at a time, gently folding them in with a rubber spatula.

Once fully incorporated, scoop the batter into cupcake tins lined with cupcake papers.

Bake the cupcakes for 15 to 20 minutes or until they have colored and gently spring back when pushed with a finger.

Remove from the oven and cool the cupcakes at room temp.

Mix the cream cheese and the banana in a medium mixing bowl until well incorporated, leaving small chunks of banana throughout the frosting.

Once cool, spread a little of the banana frosting over the cupcakes and (top each with a raspberry?) serve.

For raspberry frosting:

While the cupcakes are baking, puree the raspberries in a blender until smooth.

Pass through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepot and cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until the puree reduces slightly.

Cool completely.

Place the cream cheese into a medium mixing bowl and fold the puree into the cream cheese until fully mixed.

Once cupcakes are cool, spread a little of the berry frosting over the cupcakes, garnish each with one raspberry and serve.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 60

Total Fat 0g

Sat Fat g 0g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 190mg

Total Carb 10g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugar 4g

Protein 5g

WEDNESDAY 10-20-10

Today's Menu
Breakfast:  whole-grain waffle, Greek yogurt, blueberries, and almonds
Lunch:  1/2 turkey/spinach wrap, tomato soup
Dinner:  grilled steak w/ red onions & peppers, apple, and small salad
Snack:  whole-grain pretzels, orange

Today's Workout
It's my rest day, but I might take Chloe to the park and play soccer.

JILLIAN MICHAELS'S FRENCH TOAST

Ingredients

• 1 egg(s), whites only
• 1 cup(s) half-and-half, fat-free
• 4 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground
• 1/4 tablespoon nutmeg, ground
• 1 teaspoon orange extract, or lemon extract
• 3 drop(s) vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 slice(s) bread, sprouted wheat, whole-grain, low sodium, such as Ezekial

Preparation

In a wide bowl, beat the egg white with the half-and-half. Add 1 tablespoon honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange or lemon extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Dip each slice of bread in the mixture for a minute. Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat on medium. Cook French toast on both sides until brown. Dust with cinnamon one last time and top with remaining honey. Serving Size: 2 pieces of French toast

FIRST FIVE MONTHS

Me in the first 5 mos

Me in the first 5 mos

Me in the first 5 mos

Me in the first 5 mos



Daughter Chloe Halloween 2009



Daughter Chloe

Daughter Chloe

Daughter Chloe

Me Halloween 2009

Me with parents my Bachelor's grad from Kaplan U 9-9-08

I'm Liz, and I am working on losing 200 pounds.  I have an 8yo daughter named Chloe who is my biggest supporter and my "little trainer".  I did weigh 345 pounds.  At the time, I was dealing with hypothyroidism, bad knee, bad back, apnea, borderline diabetes, neck injury, etc.  On Mother's Day, 2010, I started giving up my 20 year addiction to Pepsi and Mountain Dew.  After dealing with withdrawels, I finally gave it up.  This is my 22nd day on Jillian Michaels's (NBC's Biggest Loser) online fitness program http://www.jillianmichaels.com/  .  Now, my main problem is my thyroid (which is finally in normal raing).  I AM FEALLING BETTER!!!  During my weightloss journey, I'll keep everyone posted in hopes to encourge someone else who was in my position.