LOCKED TOPIC

COUNTDOWN CLUB: AUGUST(see link to new thread)

This thread is being locked .... we've started a new thread!

GO HERE!

QUESTION OF THE DAY -- THURSDAY AUGUST 7

What have you been snacking on lately??

   * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY (IN ADVANCE) -- DO NOT ANSWER EARLY!!!!

Ok, as you know, I'm going on vacation to Alaska. So, here's how this works .... these are your QODs for while I am gone ... but you need to WAIT and answer them on the correct day, or what in the world will y'all have to check in for while I am off trekking through the land o' mooses n' bears? LOL!  Anyway ... here's the list!

   * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

FRI AUG 08:  What's your favorite hot or cold breakfast cereal?

SAT AUG 09:  Great debate: What condiments to you put on a sandwich?

SUN AUG 10: What sort of restaurant is your biggest dieting downfall?

MON AUG 11:  Can you go to the movies without munching on popcorn?

TUE AUG 12:  What's your favorite diet-friendly restaurant (or type of restaurant?)

WED AUG 13: Are you doing the same old exercises/physical activities -- or have you considered (or started) something new?

THU AUG 14: Do tyou ask for nutritional information at restaurants? (Or check online yourself?)

FRI AUG 15: OK, 'Fess up... have you ever tried a fad diet?

SAT AUG 16: What are your 5 favorite spices right now?

SUN AUG 17:  Do you snack in between meals? Are they planned/scheduled?

MON AUG 18: Have you ever been SHOCKED by the calorie count of some food item?

TUE AUG 19: List your 5 favorite 100 calorie (or less) snacks!

WED AUG 20: Did you miss Molly while she was on vacation???

Original Post by mollymouser:

QUESTION OF THE DAY -- THURSDAY AUGUST 7

What have you been snacking on lately??

This time of year, most of my snacks come out of the produce bins.  Cucumbers, blueberries, sugar snap peas, raspberries, marionberries, grapes, and other finger foods.  In the summer, I try to get at least half of my food from local (within 300 miles) sources, so I don't eat as many packaged foods.

Have fun Molly!  Watch out for bears!

Original Post by mollymouser:

QUESTION OF THE DAY -- THURSDAY AUGUST 7

What have you been snacking on lately??

 I make my own dips for chips (I'd rather have a small amount of them then eliminate them completely - then I'd crave).  Last week I made a roasted garlic and edamame dip that was very low-cal, delicious, and such a pretty pale green!

Original Post by mollymouser:

QUESTION OF THE DAY -- THURSDAY AUGUST 7

What have you been snacking on lately??

 Usually just a few (2-3) chips after work.  I also will occasionally have a square or 2 of extra dark (85%) chocolate in the afternoon at work (really depends on how stressful/busy the day is).

Have fun in Alaska!!!!

Original Post by mollymouser:

QUESTION OF THE DAY -- THURSDAY AUGUST 7

What have you been snacking on lately??

My snacks lately are Adkins daybreak bars, frozen blueberries, prunes and almonds (together) and sometimes an apple.

FRI AUG 08:  What's your favorite hot or cold breakfast cereal?

I don't do the hot cereal thing.  My favorite cold cereal is Optimum Slim by Nature's Path.  

oatmeal oatmeal oatmeal. I really do love it. just with salt, or with fruit, or cream and sugar, or butter (but not lately no no) or maple syrup or almond butter...the list is endless...and it's so easy to nuke

cold? I used to like Basic 4 because of the fruit & almonds...Also Cascadian Farms honey granola I used to like...but home made is so much better. I used to make home made granola...

FRI AUG 08:  What's your favorite hot or cold breakfast cereal?

Oatmeal!  I have a bowl almost every morning and sometimes as a snack in the evening!  I usually add a tablespoon of fax meal and a little sf syrup and this morning added about 1/4 cup of pureed pumpkin and some cinnamon - YUM.  I also like it with peanut butter.

I don't eat much cold cereal but when I do it's either Fiber One or Honey Nut Cheerios.

SAT AUG 09:  Great debate: What condiments to you put on a sandwich?I

Mayo - although I try to use much less than I used to.  I have found a light version that tastes pretty good.   I will also occasionally use ketchup and mustard - especially on burgers.

SAT AUG 09:  Great debate: What condiments to you put on a sandwich?

Usually, I'm a total purist in this category: I don't usually put condiments on my sandwiches.  There are a few sammies, however, that I use specialty condiments on.  Of course, falafel sandwiches need tahini and hummus, and caprese sammies (fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil) need a soaking of balsamic vinegar.  Other that that, it's dry bread for me.  I like dry things.  I eat plain almond butter sandwiches with no jelly or anything, and I grew up eating tuna sandwiches without mayo.  I know, I'm weird.  

Hi everyone! I'm back!  I missed you all!

SAT AUG 09:  Great debate: What condiments to you put on a sandwich?

I use a tsp of mayo on sandwiches, but ketchup on hot dogs on a bun. I hate mustard or anything else. ewwwww  lol

SAT AUG 09:  Great debate: What condiments to you put on a sandwich?

mustard, prepared horseradish, branston pickle...

SUN AUG 10: What sort of restaurant is your biggest dieting downfall?

any that has hummus or food with cheese, but honestly, it was only once durig my diet when i went over my cals in a restaurant

QUESTION OF THE DAY -- THURSDAY AUGUST 7

What have you been snacking on lately??

Cucumbers!!! Yum!  But they make me burp! LOL!

SAT AUG 09:  Great debate: What condiments to you put on a sandwich?

It depends on what kind of sandwich...I can eat most with just some lettuce & tomato, maybe some cucumbers & green peppers.  Occasionally I like a little mayo or mustard.  Those, of course, are all lunchmeat sandwiches.

SUN AUG 10: What sort of restaurant is your biggest dieting downfall?

By far it is a tie between Chinese & Mexican!

SUN AUG 10: What sort of restaurant is your biggest dieting downfall?

I don't think there's any kind of restaurant I would consider my dieting downfall.  I only eat out once or twice a month, so frequency isn't a problem.  I'm a vegetarian, so that rules out fast food, steakhouses and crappy chain restaurants like Applebees.  I'm a sucker for local restaurants with creative chefs using super fresh, high quality ingredients.  Those tend to be pretty pricey, though, so I can't eat at them often enough to affect my weight loss.  If I had to pick a food establishment that is hardest for me to resist, it would definitely be the local bakery, not a restaurant.  

SUN AUG 10: What sort of restaurant is your biggest dieting downfall?

Definitely chinese! I've learned that it triggers me into eating more and more other "junk".

Nope!  It's just not possible!!! That is a definite 'splurge' moment for me.

Original Post by mollymouser

MON AUG 11:  Can you go to the movies without munching on popcorn?

yep! but i love my diet coke

SUN AUG 10: What sort of restaurant is your biggest dieting downfall?

Chinese!

MON AUG 11:  Can you go to the movies without munching on popcorn?

I can but I usually don't LOL. I'll tell myself I'm getting it for the kids but I usually end up eating as much as they do.