Posts by tmcphee

Hi all and welcome to the newecommers. You will find us all helpful, fun and prone to rant once in a while. We love having you here. (now if I can just remember everyones names )

Rochelle, god bless you. You keep us all in stiches. That is so funny about running into your ex.  I shudder to think if that would happen to me. Of course he's been married 2 more times and has 2 more children that he didn't support in  any way shape or form, but who cares.  Also, your other Avatar was soooo cute, but this one serves a purpose. 

Maybe we all take a hint from Cheryl (mamafred), and her pants.  Maybe we could pick an item of clothing with fond memories and use that as a goal to lose weight.  I have already done this and it seems to be helping me. Just a thought, let me know what you think.

I did fantastic at the Japanese Steakhouse, (yes Liz, I think it is an oxymoron) I ordered the steak stir fry, it came with a broth type soup and lettuce and ginger dressing.  Well, I left more than half the rice(white not fried) and brought home half the steak and ate all the veggies and drank green tea. 

I seem to be getting enough water during the week, but not on the weekends, so that's my goal for next weekend. Excercise is coming along, finally, I went Saturday and just walked on the treadmill for 45 minutes, no alterations and Sunday I went back and did  full body weight training and 50 situps on the exercise ball.  So that's going the way I want it to for a change.

Liz they do the cake thing here to and its too small an office not to participate, so what I do is take a piece, take 2 small bites and throw it away when no one is looking.

Betty, I'm not sure what to tell you not losing. You seem to be doing the right things. and I think you should get the prize for walking in the cold (hubby too).  I see many people doing the same thing in Michigan, and give them  and you so much credit.  I don't like the cold. I'll keep thinking about it and try to come up with something.

 Take care all

Theresa

Heres the chick stew recipe, from the Food Network, Giada DeLarentice, the only thing I did different was used boneless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces and used french cut green beans instead of the Kidney beans.  Hope you enjoy.

Chicken Stew

Serving suggestion: crusty bread

Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently uncovered until the chicken is almost cooked through, turning the chicken breasts over and stirring the mixture occasionally, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken breasts to a work surface and cool for 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Add the kidney beans to the pot and simmer until the liquid has reduced into a stew consistency, about 10 minutes.

Discard the skin and bones from the chicken breasts. Shred or cut the chicken into bite- size pieces. Return the chicken meat to the stew. Bring the stew just to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Ladle the stew into serving bowls and serve with the bread.

Theresa

hare  (Coach, it seems like I'm always following you, what's up with that?  LOL )

Hi all and here's to a better week, I'm sure!

Carla, I'm so jealous. I love animals of all kinds and can't have any because of where I live. 

Della, we are going to do this week, I have a good feeling and my husband, who cooks way better than I do is out of town for the week.  So that means simplicity for me. who likes cooking for one. I plan to do the gym a little every day to work up my intensity.  We'll see how that goes, good intentions you know. LOL

I didn't quite drink enough water yesteday, boo hoo, but I'm really aware of it today and want to do better. 

I was able to follow Bettys suggeston and leave something on my plate for dinner last night. We had braised beef brisket with roasted potatoes and carrots. I only had 2 ounces of meat and 1 small potato instead of 2. I think that she had a great idea to work on portion control.  

I love all the recipes showing up, although I haven't had a chance to check out all recipes.com website yet.  Probably some time this week. 

Any one that is new to this thread, you can ask questions if you don't know how to do something.  I know if did some manuevering when I first started. So ask away.

Take care

Theresa  

Gosh, I've had a busy week this week, and haven't been here in a bit, and look at all the new contributors.  I think we have something wonderful.  As always if you would like to ad me to your friends I would love to have you and welcome to all. 

As I said, I've be really busy this week, back am back on track now.  I didn't lose any this week, but I didn't gain either, so that good.  I haven't been to the gym all week, but that ends tomorrow. I also have plenty of time to "catch up" as my husband, an attorney, has a trial out town next week and anything I eat will be up to me, not to mention plenty of time to exercise at home and the gym.  I think I will turn my phone on vibrate too. LOL

I would like to get in on the recipes thing.  I've been collecting recipes since I got married 10 years ago and started keeping them in a a big 4 inch binder with plastic sheet protectors. But only started the low cal stuff this last year. I'll sift thru what I have and post it when I get a chance. 

Welcome again all newcomers and us not too oldies too.

Theresa  

Welcome to our groups machelleg444, you will find us full of fun, advice, rants of own and just down right good people, although so you know, we have a few guys floating around here too. I too had a hysterectomy and gainedabout 25 of the 43 I'm trying to lose. 

I drink 20 oz bottles of water and usually about 3 a day, acording to your info, I should be drinking 5 Wow Wee!!! (I'll have to buy more TP LOL).  And that info from the article Betty is good too.  It gives me a guideline on how often to change up, before that, I just figured if the exercise got too easy, that was a good sign to me that something needed to change.

I'm hearing good news from lots of people in our group.  That is such great news especially from MJ, that's your first loss isn't it?   Way to go all! 

Hi Maryanne,

And welcome to our group, if there is anything we can do for you, don't hesitate to ask. Sounds like you are off to a good start. This website has many tools to choose from, so make the best of it with those you feel will help.   Welcome again.

Saturday, I was shopping and being the Sale Nut that I am, I'm always looking for deals. I found this shirt that I absolutely fell in love with (and was on sale) but I could only find it in XL and I wear a 1X.  I bought it anyway and put it on a hanger in front of my mirror.  I decided that this will be my inspiration. To fit in that shirt and I'm going to do it.

MJ

As you know I belong to a gym, and haven't put it to very good use until now. I think that what you have at home should do the trick, but if it guidance you need than the gym is the place to go.  I go to Bally and they have several classes, from yoga, to kick boxing to stationary bike class (my hubby's favorite). My point is that if you feel that will help you GO FOR IT! just be wary of commiting to a long term obligation until you're are sure that's what you want to do.

Happy New all!  

Take care,

Theresa  

Harm