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Happy Father's Day to all the fathers

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:18:21 EST

Happy Father's Day to all the great fathers.

We went to a brunch to celebrate Father's day, and I think I gained 10 pounds!!!
I hope it is only 5 pounds tomorrow..... 198

Please share your Father's day celebration

Happy Father's DAY

June 15 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:17:33 EST

Good morning everyone!

Welcome to our team's Chat Cafe.
We invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy chatting with us.
We are passionate about health and about living a healthy lifestyle!
The Outcome? We are losing the weight and keeping it off for a lifetime - ONE DAY AT A TIME!

ON PLAN/MOVE JUST FOR TODAY!

Please join our "one day at a time" mini challenge anytime, while following your own plan.

ONE DAY AT A TIME!
WE CAN DO I...

June 14 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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June 13 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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June 12 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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June 11 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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June 10 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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June 9 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 21:17:40 EST

Fran's Sweet Wheat Salad - Fantastic!

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 20:17:43 EST

Fran's Sweet Wheat Salad - Fantastic!

I love Jane Brody's two cookbooks: Good Food book and Good Food Gourmet. This recipe is from Good Food Gourmet.
Her recipes are wholesome, easy to make and taste great. In purpose, Jane does not add nutrition information to each recipe.

Notes!
1. I added extra chopped parsley
2. I added 2 tabelspoons of Splenda brown sugar blend. I like this salad sweet.
3. I also added the juice from one orange, and I used the wh...

Panera Bread: Uncover their Hidden Menu

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 19:05:27 EST

Panera Bread: Uncover their Hidden Menu

You can order from the hidden menu anytime: breakfast and lunch[dinner.
Here is the link to learn more.

The only one I know the PoinbtsPlus is the breakfast Egg bowl with steak: ONLY 6 points.

Enjoy

mypanera.panerabread.com/articlestip
s/article/access-into-paneras-hidden-m
enu/

June 8 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 21:04:36 EST

Question?

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 17:54:40 EST

What is ttt ? 24

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June 1 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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May 31 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 30 May 2013 19:08:39 EST

Dr. Oz's 100 Weight Loss Tips

Wed, 29 May 2013 22:31:29 EST

Dr. Oz's 100 Weight Loss Tips
Enjoy

www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-ozs-100-w
eight-loss-tips

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Which ones "talk" to you?

May 29 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 29 May 2013 10:00:11 EST

Have You Ever Gained Weight Back After a........

Tue, 28 May 2013 22:44:38 EST

..........
Successful Diet"? 38

Do you know why you've gained the weight back? 38

This time around you'll lose the weight and keep it off!

Do you know why? What's different this time around? 38

Create Your Weight Loss Graph

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:24:43 EST

Create Your Weight Loss Graph

Take some time to create your weight loss graph.
If you already have one (on Spark People or elsewhere) , please take the time to look at it and review your weight loss HISTORY.
You can learn a lot by seeing it visually. The picture will tell the truth.

Let us know what did you find out

Live healthy

May 27 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 26 May 2013 21:54:18 EST

"Write it and Bite it" or "Bite it and Write it"?

Sun, 26 May 2013 09:53:19 EST

There is a big difference between the two.

Write it and bite it suggests that you first plan what you eat for a meal, day, or for a full week. Than you write it down and stick to your plan.

What works for you?
Which of these two helps you stick to your plan?

Have a great Sunday

Quotes of the Week ( May 26 - June 1)

Sun, 26 May 2013 01:26:08 EST

1)A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
Lao Tzu

2)Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.
Albert Einstein

3)Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
Henry Ford

4)Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.
Henry David Thoreau

5)Experience is ...

Quotes of the Week ( May 19 - 25)

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:43:15 EST

MEMORIAL DAY QUOTES
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1)Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected.
Allen West

2)There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism.
Robert Charles Winthrop

3)These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a...

May 25 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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May 23 On Plan JUST FOR TODAY!

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May 20 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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Thu, 16 May 2013 08:11:04 EST

50 Ways to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:47:29 EST

465 465 465 465 465 465 465 465 465

Excellent advice.

It is good to review these ideas often.
Number one is AMAZING, and so are numbers 11, 12, 20, 50 ..........smile.........
All of them are great!
If your time is limited, read just a few each time.
The goal is to read all 50

Number one is my favorite.
Which ones "talk" to you?...

May 14 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:51:37 EST

May 13 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:15:42 EST

May 12 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:28:28 EST

Easy Unstuffed Pepper Soup

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:04:10 EST

Unstuffed Pepper Soup

15 servings
1 cup each serving
4 PointsPlus per serving (one cup)
Thank you, Teresa for figuring up the PointsPlus for us.

I recieved this recipe from a WW member. Those who tried it said it is wonderful!
No points were provided.
Can someone provide us with WW PointsPlus? Thank you in advance.

*** The soup makes 15 cups. One cup per serving. It is really good!

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 l...

Cranberry Almond Quinoa Salad

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:15:00 EST

Cranberry Almond Quinoa Salad

I tasted this recipe in a health store. Delicious!
They only could give me the Ingredients in genenral.
I'll make this salad and guess the measurments.
It is good to know what ingredients they put in this fantastic salad.

INGREDIENTS

Quinoa
Dried Cranberries
Sunflower oil/ Olive oil
White balsamic vinegar
Celery
Carrots
Yellow pepeers
Honey
Orange juice concetrate
Sliced...

May 11 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:49:47 EST

May 10 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 9 May 2013 22:41:07 EST

Mother's Day Quotes

Thu, 9 May 2013 19:09:26 EST

1)All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
Abraham Lincoln

2)Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.
William Makepeace Thackeray

3)God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.
Rudyard Kipling

4)The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
Theodore Hesburgh

5)The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the...

Quotes of the Week ( May 12 -18 )

Thu, 9 May 2013 18:56:06 EST

1)The constitution is for us all to live together, a common life, we need each other.
Pope Theodoros II

2)You don't make peace with friends. You make it with very unsavory enemies.
Yitzhak Rabin

3)In the midst of fighting there is no place for public debate.
Yitzhak Rabin

4)I can, of course, think what I want, just like everyone else. I simply have to refrain from saying everything I think.
Margrethe II of Denmark

5)The knowledge...

Quotes of the Week ( May 5 -11 )

Thu, 9 May 2013 18:31:16 EST

1)It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Emiliano Zapata

2)I have often repented speaking, but never of holding my tongue.
Xenocrates

3)Men create the gods in their own image.
Xenophanes

4)Excess of grief for the dead is madness; for it is an injury to the living, and the dead know it not.
Xenophon

5)I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.
Voltaire

Quotes of the Week ( May 5 -11 )

Thu, 9 May 2013 18:26:17 EST

Quotes of the Week ( April 28 - May 4 )

Thu, 9 May 2013 16:48:17 EST

1)It must be a balance in everything we do, not too much of everything, keep it simple, not complicated.
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

2)The president, just as any other American, deserves a legal defense against personal lawsuits not related to his office. But the costs of that defense should be borne by him and not the taxpayer.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell

3)Nothing exists except through language.
Hans-Georg Gadamer

4)In fact history does not belong to us...

May 9 On Plan Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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May 6 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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May 5 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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May 4 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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May 3 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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May 1 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:04:50 EST

April 30 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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April 28 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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April 27 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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April 25 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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April 24 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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April 22 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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April 21 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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April 20 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:26:00 EST

Quotes of the Week ( April 21 - 27 )

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:41:22 EST

ERMA BOMBECK QUOTES II
============================
1)House guests should be regarded as perishables: Leave them out too long and they go bad.

2)Who in their infinite wisdom decreed that Little League uniforms be white? Certainly not a mother.

3)For some of us, watching a miniseries that lasts longer than most marriages is not easy.

4)Marriage has no guarantees. If that's what you're looking for, go live with a car battery.

5)Did you ever ...

Quotes of the Week ( April 14 - 20 )

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:26:53 EST

ERMA BOMBECK QUOTES
======================

1)I haven't trusted polls since I read that 62% of women had affairs during their lunch hour. I've never met a woman in my life who would give up lunch for sex.

2)My theory on housework is, if the item doesn't multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?

3)People shop for a bathing suit with more care than they do a husband or wife. The rules are...

April 19 On Plan Move/JUST for today!

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April 16 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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April 15 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:20:09 EST

Take One Small Step Week of April 15 - 21

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:04:14 EST

381 306 386 381 306 386 381 306 386

Tomorrow starts a new fresh week.
Please choose one small, healthy change you will follow this week.

One small step at a time
One small change at a time

You - and only you - can change your life today.

If you wish, you can post here your progress during the week.

Good lu...

April 14 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:51:48 EST

April 13 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:39:20 EST

Hummus Singles - 37.5 Cents Each. Portion Control!

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:19:53 EST

4 Points Plus per individual container

Hummus Singles - 37.5 Cents per individual container. Eye Opener of Portion Control!!

Costco

Sabra Hummus Singles
$5.99 for package with 16 individual containers
Yummy hummus!

Eye Opener of Portion Control!! 4 Points Plus for such a little amount......... 39

Each container: WW 4 Points Plus for 1/4 cup (57g)

150 Calories
11 g total Fat
260 mg Sodi...

Take One Small Step Week of April 8 - April 14

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:22:09 EST

Tomorrow starts a new fresh week.
Please choose one small, healthy change you will follow next week, starting tomorrow,

One small step at a time
One small change at a time

You - and only you - can change your life today.

If you wish, you can post here your progress during the week.

Good luck!!!

Restaurant Index(WW Points and Points Plus 360)

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 20:16:22 EST

Restaurant Index A to Z of Weight Watchers Points and Points Plus 360

Enjoy

onemorepound.com/2009/07/14/restaura
nt-index/

Quotes of the Week ( April 7 -13 )

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 00:24:46 EST

ANCIENT GREEK QUOTES II
========================

1)Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.
Plato

2)People are like dirt. They can either nourish you and help you grow as a person or they can stunt your growth and make you wilt and die.
Plato

3)I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.
Plutarch

4)An imbalance betwee...

Quotes of the Week ( March 31- April 6 )

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 00:01:43 EST

1)There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself - an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly.
Antisthenes

2)Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults.
Antisthenes

3)A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him...

April 2 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 31 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 30 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 27 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 26 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:14:27 EST

Quotes of the Week ( March 24 -30 )

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:58:09 EST

QUOTES ON FRIENDS
======================
1) The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
-Arabic Proverb

2) A friend is known when needed.
-Arabic Proverb

3) Do not tell a friend anything you would conceal from an enemy.
-Arabic Proverb

4) No one is rich enough to do without a neighbor.
-Danish proverb

5) You may poke a man's fire after you've known him for seven years.
-English Proverb

6) Friends are like fiddle...

Quotes of the Week ( March 17- 23 )

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:42:34 EST

1)Absurdity. A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion.
-Ambrose Bierce

2)Adventure is not outside; it is within.
-Ray Stannard Baker [David Grayson]

3)A great fortune depends on luck, a small one on diligence.
-Chinese Proverb

4)Behind every great fortune there is a crime.
-Honore de Balzac

5)He that flatters you more than you desire either has deceived you or wishes to deceive.
-Italian Pr...

Quotes of the Week ( March 10- 16 )

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:24:17 EST

QUOTES ON FOOD
=================

1)He who eats alone chokes alone
Arabic Proverb

2)A good meal ought to begin with hunger.
Anonymous

3)Appetite comes with eating; the more one has, the more one would have.
Anonymous

4) He that eats till he is sick must fast till he is well.
Anonymous

5)Seven's a banquet nine a brawl.
Anonymous

6)Much meat, much disease.
Anonymous

7)Put a knife to th...

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March 24 ON Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 23 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 22 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 21 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 20 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:30:24 EST

Take one small step week of March 25- April1

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:41:50 EST

Tomorrow starts a new fresh week.
Decide on one small and healthy change you will follow for next week, starting tomorrow,

One step at a time
One change at a time

If you wish, you can post here your progress during the week.

Good luck!!!

March 19 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY !

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:36:11 EST

Recipes with Points + Value

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:37:35 EST

RECIPES WITH POINTS PLUS VALUE - 13 Websites

Here are links to 13 Websites that provide Points+ to all recipes.
If you 're aware of other Websites that provide Points+ please share with us. Thank you.
Number one is Weight Watchers Website.

www.skinnytaste.com/2011/07/roast-be
ef-arugula-and-shaved-parmesan.html?sh
owComment=1311702428949#c4503602235479540875 (points+)

www.slenderkitchen...

March 17 On Plan/ Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 16 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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Quotes of the Week ( March 3 - 9 )

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:23:17 EST

QUOTES ON FORGIVENESS
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1) Repentance won't cure mischief.
-Scottish Proverb

2)Forgiveness is love in its most noble form.
-Anonymous

3)Never repeat old grievances.
Anonymous

4)A reconciled friend is a double enemy.
Anonymous

5)Those that do you a very ill deed will never forgive you.
Anonymous

6)If I die, I forgive you. If I live we shall see.
Ano...

March 15 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:39:07 EST

March 14 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 13 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 12 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 11 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:17:46 EST

Make One Small Change for the Week of 3/11-3/17

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:18:29 EST

Make One Small Change for the Week of 3/11-3/17

Tomorrow starts a new fresh week.
Decide on one small and healthy change you will follow for next week, starting tomorrow,
3/11

One step at a time
One change at a time

If you wish, you can post here your progress during the week.

Good luck!!!

March 10 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 9 Mar 2013 19:29:04 EST

March 9 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 21:51:45 EST

March 8 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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March 6 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 22:28:28 EST

Sharing new Recipes

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:45:38 EST

Hi, I'm Karen from Atlanta, Ga. I'm a lifetime WW not at goal and been here on SP for a few years. In the winter doldrums and have had a lot of eating out with Hubby. It's our get out of the house daily plan since we're both retired. Warmer weather will bring more activities soon with the yard, golf and camping. Take care all!

March 6 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 21:20:19 EST

March 5 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 22:45:13 EST

Easy! Chocolate Pumpkin & Apple Dessert

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 19:38:58 EST

Easy! Chocolate Pumpkin & Apple Dessert

I made up this recipe. New invention.
It turned up so well that my husband requested seconds.
I serve it in a wine glass.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/3 cup dry, non fat milk
About 4 cups of water (or a little more)
2 small packages of sugar free, fat free, chocolate instant pudding (or one large package, double the size).)
8 oz. light Cool Whip
1 can of pure, solid pumpkin, 15 oz.
4 small apples,...

Make one small change for the week of 3/4 - 3/11

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 13:36:05 EST

Make one small change for the week of 3/4 - 3/11

Tomorrow starts a new fresh week.
Decide on one small and healthy change you will follow for next week, starting tomorrow.
(3/3/-3/11)

One step at a time
One change at a time

If you wish, you can post here your progress during the week.

Good luck!!!

March 3 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 21:19:33 EST

March 2 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 23:12:00 EST

March 1 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 07:25:01 EST

My Favorite Soups

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:42:04 EST

I put together my favorite soups. Enjoy.

I took ideas from different lentil soups, and came up with this one. It's a winner!!!
So filling and so delicious.
Freezes well!
While the onions saute, I chop all the vegetables, one at a time, in the food processor
*** Please read FIrst the whole recipe. Thank you.

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VEGETABLE LENTIL AND POTATO SOUP

INGREDIENTS

2 large sweet onions, chopped
2 tablespoo...

Quotes of the Week ( Feb 24 - March 2 )

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:07:32 EST

1)We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.
Henry Ward Beecher

2)Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle

3)Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.
Ralp...

Quotes of the Week ( Feb 17- 23)

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:50:57 EST

1) Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.
Albert Einstein

2)The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.
Charlie Chaplin

3)If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever.
George Orwell

4)The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
Augustine of Hippo

5)Travel brings power and love back into your life.”
Rumi
<...

VEGETABLE LENTIL AND POTATO SOUP . Delicious!!!

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:59:17 EST

I took ideas from different lentil soups, and came up with this one. It's a winner!!!
So filling and so delicious.
Freezes well!
I use the food processor as much as possible.
Chop everything, except potatoes before you start.

*** Please read FIrst the whole recipe. Thank you.

VEGETABLE LENTIL AND POTATO SOUP

INGREDIENTS

2 large sweet onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-5 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
...

February 26 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:28:32 EST

Cabbage, Cucumber and Shrimp Salad

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:24:59 EST

recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detai
l.asp?recipe=2407936

One serving is four points.

Next time I make it, I'm going to add a TBSP lite sour cream

February 25 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:36:40 EST

Buckwheat Oatmeal Waffles

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:38:27 EST

Very nutritious

recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detai
l.asp?recipe=2406414

Each waffle square is 3 points, but I usually eat 3 squares with lite sour cream and blueberries or blackberries sprinkled with Truvia.

February 24 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:15:48 EST

February 23 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:01:54 EST

Quotes of the Week ( Feb 10-16)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:02:01 EST

QUOTES BY ARISTOTLE
======================

1)We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

2)Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy..

3)It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.

4)...

Quotes of the Week ( Feb 3 - 9 )

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:45:29 EST

QUOTES ON LOVE
================

1)Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Lao Tzu

2)Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
Aristotle

3)Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says 'I need you because I love you.'
Erich Fromm

4)Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but...

I can lose weight in the summer, but I .........

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:47:09 EST

............... regain it in the fall and winter.

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If it happens to you, do you know why?

Is it true that eating after 8:00 PM makes you..

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:42:12 EST

................ Put on Pounds?

38

How do you conquer a craving?

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:40:03 EST

How do you conquer a craving?

38
What's your way of dealing with cravings?

February 22 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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February 21 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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February 20 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

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February 19 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY1

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February 18 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:02:51 EST

Challenge February 17 Snacking

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:26:36 EST

Is snacking part of your plan?

Your challenge for today is to find one way in which to keep your snacks fit into your calorie range.

You are invited to share your ideas with other team members.

February 17 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:21:45 EST

February 15 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:40:52 EST

February 14 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:42:42 EST

Soy Slender Soy milk CHOCOLATE - 2 PointsPlus

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:49:31 EST

Soy Slender Soy milk Chocolate - 2 PointsPlus PER 1 CUP

We just discovered today at Walmart this CHOCOLATE soy milk. $1.88 per one quart
It taste WONDERFUL!
It is sweeten with Splenda
It does NOT count as one dairy for the WW POintsPlus program ???

Low fat, reduced calorie, Dairy/Lactose free

1 CUP:

70 Calories
Total fat 3 g
Saturated fat 0.5 g
Trans fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated f...

Plain, Fat Free, (Greek) Yogurt Dip/Spread. YUMMY

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:33:12 EST

267

PLAIN, FAT-FREE (GREEK) YOGURT DIP/SPREAD

*** One cup of Fage Greek yogurt, fat free, plain, is 3 PointsPlus

You can use Greek Yogurt or other brand names that are fat free, or, if you like, low fat.

You can eat 1 cup of it for breakfast, lunch , dinner, or snack.
All the added veggies are zero PointsPlus

I made it and it is delicious!
I spread it on oneslice of the only breads I eat now which are:
...

February 12 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:21:22 EST

Which do you take better care of - your Car or..

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:52:18 EST

..... your Body?

What's your answer?
Please read this article below. Excellent one!!!

bloominsideout.com/?p=208

February 11 On Plan/Move JUST FOR toDAY1

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:11:55 EST

What is your biggest challenge to lose weight?

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:06:27 EST

What is your biggest challenge to lose weight? (or maintain your weight loss)
What is your single obstacle?

When you know what it is, you can think of ways to overcome the obstacle. You can come with a plan that you know you can follow.

February 9 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:16:22 EST

February 7 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 17:46:25 EST

Upside down apricot cake

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 16:20:39 EST

I just made this today, off the top of my head. Hopefully it tastes good.
I'll let you know.

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-de
tail.asp?recipe=2384499&ff=1

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A new trick for vacation s/trips. It works!

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 23:21:59 EST

I just came from vacation and I did something different this time and it worked.
I never tried it before. It is my new trick.

Four weeks before I left for vacation I got really serious and I watched what I ate very carefully, especially the carbohydrates. I did NOT exercised more!!!

My plan was to lose 5 pounds in 4 weeks and get a jump start before I go on vacation.
I did lose 5 pounds and I had a great time on vacation, because I had total freedom eating out...

Garden Pasta with Blue Cheese

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:54:17 EST

Compliments of Diabetic Cooking

6 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti, broken in half
1cup small fresh broccoliflorets
1 medium carrot thinly sliced and peeled
1 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil
12 ounces bonless, skinless chicken breast cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 medium red or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2green pepper, thinlysliced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
11/2 ounces crumbled blue cheese

1. ...

February 4 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 22:48:47 EST

February 3 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 16:58:47 EST

February 1 On Plan/Move JUST FOR ToDAY!

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 00:14:27 EST

Brown Rice with Cranberries and Walnuts

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:29:40 EST

Compliments of Diabetic Living

1 (141/2-ounce) can fat-free reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice or brown basmati rice
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts , toasted.

*To toast walnuts, spread in a single layer on baking sheet.
Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring freque...

Challenge January 31 Fruits and Vegetables

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:55:04 EST

265 488 267 258 69 277

The guidelines suggest five fruits and vegetables daily. Are you getting enough in your diet?

Today's challenge is to meet or surpass the recommendations.
You are invited to share your methods of getting extra fruits and vegetables daily with other team members.

January 31 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:41:42 EST

January 30 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:40:44 EST

Mango Medley

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:50:31 EST

Compliments of Everyday Eating

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons granulated sugar (or substitute)
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 medium mangos peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot grated
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chopped mint

Directions
Combine: Orange Juice, Lime juice, Sugar, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
Combine: Mangos, carrot, bell pe...

January 28 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:38:56 EST

January 27 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:04:19 EST

Quotes of the Week ( Jan 27 - Feb 2 )

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:52:44 EST

QUOTES ON TRUST
====================

1)Trust is to human relationships what faith is to gospel living. It is the beginning place, the foundation upon which more can be built. Where trust is, love can flourish.
Barbara Smith

2)I always trust my gut reaction; it's always right.
Kiana Tom

3)The more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.
Gisele Bundchen

4)A lie c...

January 26 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 12:58:19 EST

January 25 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:12:39 EST

January 24 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:15:02 EST

Quotes of the Week ( Jan 20 -26 )

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:51:05 EST

1)The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.
Buddha

2)Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
Buddha

3)Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.
Khalil Gibran

4)I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; ye...

Quotes of the Week ( Jan 13 -19 ))

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:20:14 EST

1)You may delay, but time will not.
Benjamin Franklin

2)By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
Socrates

3)As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.
Socrates

4)A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
Albert Einstein

5)Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage ...

Janusary 22 Flexibility

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:53:05 EST

There are times when we are doing everything it takes to achieve our goals. We have a plan.
Having a plan usually involves some type of routine. However, life events sometimes don't always sync with our plan. Meals can be planned, exercise scheduled, etc.Then it happens-
circumstance which won't allow time to shop, cook, track, etc. It is now time to look at the options.

Are you flexible? How do you handle the unexpected?

Your challenge : (1) Determi...

January 21 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:21:13 EST

January 18 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:34:56 EST

January 17 On Plan/ Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:27:38 EST

January 15 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:28:50 EST

January 14 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:58:49 EST

For Better Brain and Better Weight Loss, try this

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:33:27 EST

In a memory class I took, the lecturer encouraged us to do unusual things we're not used to. That may improve brain function.

If you are right handed, eat your meals with your left hand.
If you are left handed, eat with your right hand.

I tried it. Good exercise because the brain is not used to this.

The connection to weight loss?
You'll eat much slower using the opposite hand you're used to eat with, and if you eat slower, and more than 20 minutes,...

January 12 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:44:55 EST

Challenge January 10 Tracking your food

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:09:46 EST

We have all heard the it-those who track their foods are more likely to lose and maintain their weight. Do you track your food? All of the time? Sometimes? Every now and then?

Today's challenge is to track all of the food you eat today. Even those sneaky things such as licking the spoon or tasting as cooking. These items don't need to be documented except by a
comment it was done. It is surprising how often small nibbles here and there occur!

You are welcome ...

January 11 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:50:25 EST

Quotes of the Week ( Jan 6 - 12)

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 23:05:30 EST

1)Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go.
Anonymous

2)God is closest to those with broken hearts.
Jewish Saying

3)Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
M. Kathleen Casey

4)Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.
Les Brown

5)Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.
Henry Ford

6)It ...

Black Forest Trifle

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 23:01:22 EST

Looking for something to make any occasion special. This tasty dessert will fit the bill.

1 8-ounce package no-sugar added low fat cake mix
1 4 serving size package sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups fat-free milk
1 pound fresh, dark sweet cherries, pitted- or one 16 ounce package frozen unsweetened pitted
dark red cherries, thawed, and well-drained.
2 cups frozen, fat-free whipped dessert topping, thawed
Unsweetened cocoa powder (optiona...

Quotes of the Week ( Dec 30 -Jan 5)

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 22:47:09 EST

1)Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong.
Ayn Rand

2)You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.
Friedrich Nietzsche

3)By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.
Franz Kafka

4)The gr...

January 10 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 22:40:15 EST

10 Best Low- Carbohydrate SNACKS

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 20:05:45 EST

10 Best Low - Carbohydrate Snacks

Here are some great ideas of low - Carbohydrate SNACKS
Enjoy

www.webmd.com/diet/features/best-low
-carb-snacks

Fruits Low, Fairly High and Very High in SUGAR!

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 19:58:09 EST

Fruits Low to Medium in Sugar, Fairly High in Sugar and Very High in Sugar!!!

Scroll down to see the list of the fruits that are low to medium, fairly high, or very high in SUGAR:

More suga r= more carbohydrates.

Also look at the portion of each fruit.

Those on the WW program: "Fruits are 0 (zero) PointsPlus".
This list will show you the best choices of fruits and the worst (in terms of high sugar and high Carbohydrates.

Enjoy

January 7 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 20:02:38 EST

Challenge Jan 6- Pyramid or Plate?

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:18:44 EST

The guidelines for healthy eating have been recently altered from the traditional pyramid format to what is commonly referred to as the plate method.
A few changes have been made, but a primary reason for the change has been the confusion of using the pyramid method. It is suggested the plate fits better into the long-term

Your challenge today is to try using each method once during the day. Decide which works best for you and why.

You are encouraged to share your...

January 6 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:10:03 EST

January 5 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 22:19:58 EST

January 4 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 21:01:23 EST

Challenge January 3-Have you had your D Today?

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 23:22:07 EST

Recent Studies have shown that adequate D vitamans are linked to good health in a number of ways. There are several sources, but the best has proven to be natural sunlight. As little as five minutes daily has shown great benefits.

Your challenge today is to spend at least 5 minutes today outside. Be creative. Winter is not the most enticing time of year.
You are encouraged to share your experiences and ideas about this nutrient with other team members.

January 3 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 23:05:09 EST

January 2 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 15:36:47 EST

Healthy & Tasty Cauliflower Salad. Delicious!

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 14:00:50 EST

Yesterday a friend made this salad for New Year's party and I liked it a lot.
It was crunchy. I'll keep making it.
Here is the recipe

HEALTHY & TASTY CAULIFLOWER SALAD

INGREDIENTS

Small Cauliflower or half of a large one
Fresh baby dill, chopped fine in the food processor ( As much as you like, to your taste ( I LOVE dill, so I use a lot)
3 tablespoons light Mayonnaise (Trader Joe's has a good one)
Juice from one lemon
One tea...

January 1 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:50:29 EST

December 31 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:44:28 EST

Challenge- December30

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:17:59 EST

Research has proven the many benefits of adequate sleep to health. In fact. every area of our lives are affected. This includes weight loss.

The challenge is to get between 7-8 hours of good sleep.
Sharing any ideas or comments which may help other team members is encouraged.

December 30 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:05:32 EST

December 29 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:38:10 EST

December 28 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:22:04 EST

Daily Challeng e-Friday December 28

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:18:27 EST

It has been proven that those who are most successful in reaching their goals have a plan.

Your challenge for today is to follow the plan you are using.
You are encouraged to share your experiences thoughts or anything you may think helpful to others on this thread. 381

December 27 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:25:28 EST

December 26 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:50:08 EST

Challenge of the Day

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 22:56:11 EST

The foundation of healthy weight loss consists of several key factors. One of the cornerstones
is planning.
________________________________________
_______________________________________

The challenge for today is to create a plan which fits your lifestyle. 41
Use this thread for any comments, suggestions, or feedback.
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Live Fully While Spending Less - Website

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:27:14 EST

Good ideas how to use leftovers and more...
Enjoy

premeditatedleftovers.com/

December 25 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:54:26 EST

Quotes of the Week ( Dec 23 -29)

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:11:30 EST

CHRISTMAS QUOTES
======================

1)Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
Calvin Coolidge

2)He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.
Roy L. Smith

3)Once again, we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in his own way, by going to the mall of his cho...

Quotes of the Week ( Dec 16- 22)

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:51:49 EST

1)Never wear anything that panics the cat.
P.J. O'Rourke

2)Ever occur to you why some of us can be this much concerned with animals suffering? Because government is not. Why not? Animals don't vote.
Paul Harvey

3)Never ruin an apology with an excuse.
Kimberly Johnson

4)True remorse is never just a regret over consequence; it is a regret over motive.
Mignon McLaughlin

5)It's easier to apologize than ask for permission....

December 23 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 22:29:02 EST

Taffy Apple Salad

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:04:47 EST

Taffy Apple Salad (I'm making it now. One of many dessert recipes I like very much)

It takes minutes to make it. Delicious!

15 oz crushed pineapple in juice
1 small box Jell-O sugar free, fat free Instant Butterscotch Pudding, 4 Serving Size, Dry
5 medium Granny Smith apples, diced ( I use Fuji apples and use a hand chopper until apple pieces are very small. Alternative: food processor?....))
8 oz Cool Whip Fat Free

Mix can of pineapple with ju...

Beets with Orange Juice and White Wine

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:48:11 EST

Beets with Orange Juice and White Wine

I really do not like beets, but they're very nutritious.
I got this recipe and was told it is excellent. I'll give it a try.......

3 medium beets, peeled and cut to cubes
2/3 part of orange juice, and 1/3 part of white wine.
The liquids have to cover the beets.

Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the beets are soft.

Enjoy

Delicious and Healthy Tomato Soup

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:24:19 EST

Delicious and Healthy Tomato Soup

I went to a party and the hostess served this wonderful soup. She served it in clear glass cup with a handle.
All of us liked it, so I asked for the recipe. I already made it and I froze half of it.
Here it is:

227 Note: This recipe has a lot of servings (huge amounts)
You may want to CUT IT IN HALF the first time you make it.

TOMATO SOUP

INGREDIENTS

1-2 tablespoon oli...

What's Your Plan? Gain, maintain, or............

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:06:07 EST

....................Lose Weight over the Holidays? (between now and January 1st, 2013)

You, and only you, can make the choice.
If you want to lose weight or maintain your weight, please plan for it and do (action!) what it takes to accomplish it.
Set specific realistic goals to make your plan work.

If your choice is to gain weight, can you put a number of pounds you'll feel comfortable with?
From my personal experience, I can easily gain 5-10 pounds in a ...

December 20 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:29:33 EST

Holiday Eating: How to Enjoy without Overeating

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:26:17 EST

Excellent advice

www.3fatchicks.com/holiday-eating-ho
w-to-enjoy-without-overeating/

Why Stress Causes People to Overeat

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:22:44 EST

Why Stress Causes People to Overeat
Very Academic article. Good to know.

www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/H
arvard_Mental_Health_Letter/2012/Febru
ary/why-stress-causes-people-to-overeat

How to reduce the holiday stress

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:15:42 EST

Here is some great advice

childparenting.about.com/od/healthsa
fety/a/holidaystress.htm

Quotes of the Week ( Dec 9-15)

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:34:53 EST

1)We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them.
-Francois de la Rochefoucauld

2)You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along. . . . You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
-Eleanor Roosevelt

3) I cannot believe that t...

December 19 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:24:30 EST

December 18 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:07:21 EST

Happiness Habit # 1 : Gratitude

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:06:03 EST

Find time to write to say three gratitudes every day. This is a special healthy habit to learn and enjoy.

Read more about Happiness Habit # 1 in th link below.

38 What are you grateful for?

thehappinesscoach.biz/happiness-habi
t-1-gratitude

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Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:22:36 EST

December 16 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:07:16 EST

December 15 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:20:32 EST

December 13 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:58:03 EST

December 12 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:56:34 EST

December 11 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:59:41 EST

19 Easy Ways to Get Your 9 Servings a Day

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:44:58 EST

Weight Watchers goes for 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

This article brings a new look at the number of fruits and vegetables per day.
You don't have to agree, of course, but it's worth reading about it.
Enjoy

www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.
asp?articlekey=55983

December 10 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:33:43 EST

December 9 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 10:18:04 EST

December 8 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 22:23:56 EST

December 7 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:36:53 EST

December 6 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 08:57:09 EST

Do you always carry healthy snacks in your car?

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 18:09:30 EST

Do you always carry healthy snacks in your car?
If you don't, and you get hungry while driving, the temptation to stop a t a fast food restaurant for a snack ( which could be healthy or not) are possible.

Please name the healthy snacks you carry always in your car.

It is suggested also to have healthy snacks in your car, even if you're going for a short drive. You never know how long it may take.

December 5 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 09:05:21 EST

What are you doing for your exercise today?

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 08:50:13 EST

What are you doing for your exercise today?

Please share your exercise for today so we can celebrate your achievements.
You'll also inspire us to exercise ( for those of us that exercise isn't our most favorite thing to do......)

December 4 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 08:42:08 EST

How frequently do you eat more than 3 vegetable

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:58:23 EST

...... servings a day?

How frequently do you eat more than 3 vegetable a day?

Never

Sometimes

Often

Always

December 3 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 20:19:48 EST

Good morning everyone!

Welcome to our team's Chat Cafe.
We invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy chatting with us.
We are passionate about health and about living a healthy lifestyle!
The Outcome? We are losing the weight and keeping it off for a lifetime - ONE DAY AT A TIME!

ON PLAN/MOVE JUST FOR TODAY! 249

Please join our "one day at a time" mini challenge anytime, while following your own plan.

ONE DAY AT A TIME! ...

December 2 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 16:07:37 EST

Good morning everyone!

Welcome to our team's Chat Cafe.
We invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy chatting with us.
We are passionate about health and about living a healthy lifestyle!
The Outcome? We are losing the weight and keeping it off for a lifetime - ONE DAY AT A TIME!

ON PLAN/MOVE JUST FOR TODAY! 249

Please join our "one day at a time" mini challenge anytime, while following your own plan.

ONE DAY AT A TIME! ...

December 1 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 1 Dec 2012 10:04:11 EST

Good morning everyone!

Welcome to our team's Chat Cafe.
We invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy chatting with us.
We are passionate about health and about living a healthy lifestyle!
The Outcome? We are losing the weight and keeping it off for a lifetime - ONE DAY AT A TIME!

ON PLAN/MOVE JUST FOR TODAY! 249

Please join our "one day at a time" mini challenge anytime, while following your own plan.

ONE DAY AT A TIME! ...

Quotes of the Week ( Dec 2 - 8)

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:59:32 EST

1)Not forgiving is like drinking rat poison and then waiting for the rat to die.
Anne Lamott

2)When you begin a journey of revenge, start by digging two graves: one for your enemy, and one for yourself.
―Jodi Picoult, Nineteen Minutes

3)The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

4)There will always be someone who will stab you in the back, if not, you are that person.
Anonymous

Quotes of the Week ( Nov 25 - Dec 1 ) )

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:40:31 EST

1)A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man.
Lana Turner

2)A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Bill Cosby

3)Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.
Jim Carrey

4) I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.
Ron...

How Much Water did You Drink Today?

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:13:41 EST

How Much Water did You Drink Today?

6-8 8 oz cups of water. Water is still the best choice.

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November 30 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:07:03 EST

Good morning everyone!

Welcome to our team's Chat Cafe.
We invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy chatting with us.
We are passionate about health and about living a healthy lifestyle!
The Outcome? We are losing the weight and keeping it off for a lifetime - ONE DAY AT A TIME!

ON PLAN/MOVE JUST FOR TODAY! 249

Please join our "one day at a time" mini challenge anytime, while following your own plan.

ONE DAY AT A TIME! ...

How do you measure YOUR success during weight loss

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:08:03 EST

How do you measure YOUR success during weight loss

There are different methods to measure your success during weight loss journey.

What works for you? What makes you successful?

Scale?
Measurements?
New healthy habits?
Positive attitude?
Commitment?
Exercise?

And the list is long....

How do you measure your own personal success?

How many Calories and Carbs in one teaspoon of..

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:21:15 EST

.......Sugar?

Which sugar substitute do you use?

Do you use sugar instead of sugar substitute?

November 26 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:10:07 EST

Happy and Healthy new Year!

Good morning everyone!

Welcome to our team's Chat Cafe.
We invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy chatting with us.
We are passionate about health and about living a healthy lifestyle!
The Outcome? We are losing the weight and keeping it off for a lifetime - ONE DAY AT A TIME!

ON PLAN/MOVE JUST FOR TODAY!

Please join our "one day at a time" mini challenge anytime, while following your own plan.
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Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:03:17 EST

November 24 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:15:49 EST

November 23 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:27:13 EST

November 21 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:44:17 EST

10 Tips for a Thinner Thanksgiving - Plans for TG?

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:47:40 EST

Wishing all of you great time with your family and friends.

**************************
38 What are your plans for Thanksgiving regarding the scale

1. Maintain your weight
2. Lose weight
3. Gain weight

38 What are you be thankful for?

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

10 Tips for a Thinner Thanksgiving

Here is good advice. Enjoy

www.webmd.com/diet/features/10-tips-
for-a-t...

November 20 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:56:05 EST

Quotes of the Week ( Nov 18- 24 )

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:07:03 EST

1)Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
Buddha

2)Hatred is blind, as well as love.
Oscar Wilde

3)To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.
C.S. Lewis

4)Any fool knows men and women think differently at times, but the biggest difference is this. Men forget, but never forgive; women forgive, but never forget.
Robert Jordan

5)Forgiveness...

Quotes of the Week ( Nov 11 - 17 )

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:53:08 EST

1)The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.
Brian Tracy

2)All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

3)All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible.
T. E. L...

November 19 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:15:19 EST

November 18 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:28:49 EST

November 17 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:59:19 EST

Let's play a Game: The word is Transportation

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:16:24 EST

10 306

This game helps to develop the brain. We played this game in a class we take on memory.

Let's see how many words we can find in the word

"TRANSPORTATION"

I'll start with an easy one:

Sport

November 15 On Plan./Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:08:46 EST

Why you want to eat MORE Spaghetti Squash

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:56:55 EST

Why you want to eat MORE Spaghetti Squash

1. It is a NON-starchy vegetable, compared to butternut squash and other winter squashes
2. Low on CARBS and calories
3. Two cups are about 50 calores
4. Great substitute to real lasagna
5. tastes great (see recipe beloe)
6. It WILL fill you up

Here is more information on Spaghetti squash

www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabete
s/treatment-and-care/ask-the-expert/as
k-the-dietitian/...

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna 7 Points+ per serving

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:45:27 EST

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

I'm making it now. Comes with WW points+ and nutrition information.
Wonderful Website.

4 We just fiished eating the Spaghetti squash lasagnia and it is DELICIOUS!!!
I used Prego instead of marinara sauce, and I added black pepper, tyme and tiny allspice.

www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/spaghett
i-squash-lasagna.html

Superb Website with W8W Points+ & nutrition info

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:45:01 EST

Gina's skinnytaste.com Website is highly recommended.

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All Gina's recipes have points+ and nutrition information for each recipe.

Here is her recipe box. Scroll down a little and look on the right hand side.
Enjoy

www.skinnytaste.com/2011/07/roast-be
ef-arugula-and-shaved-parmesan.html?sh
owComment=1311702428949#c4503602235479540875

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November 14 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:04:42 EST

Quiz: How many mg of sodium...... ............

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:24:41 EST

....................... are in ONE teaspoon of salt?

Can you guess?

November 13 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:27:43 EST

November 12 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:49:50 EST

November 11 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:24:58 EST

November 9 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 18:04:15 EST

Quotes of the Week ( Nov 4 - 10 )

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:10:00 EST

QUOTES ON FORGIVENESS
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1)Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
John F. Kennedy

2)Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.
Oscar Wilde

3)He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven.
Thomas Fuller

4)When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future.
Bernard Meltz...

DO you Weigh/Measure Your Food?

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 20:40:18 EST

DO you Weigh/Measure Your Food?

Every day
Every meal
Once in a while
couple of times a week
Not at all
Other....

Do you notice the connection to your weight loss, or not?

Quick Fruits and Veggie Recipes w/ Nutrition info

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 20:07:32 EST

Quick Fruits and Veggie Recipes w/ Nutrition information

This is a great Website that encourage you to eat more vegetables and fruits.

Each recipe has full nutrition information, so you can figure out easily the PointsPlus (if you're following the WW program)

Enjoy

227 More vegetables (especially the NON-sturchy ones) = Feeling fuller for a longer time = you get more nutrients in your "diet" = possibility of better weight loss.
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November 6 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:25:34 EST

Essential Nutrients Every Meal Should Include

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:23:13 EST

Essential Nutrients Every Meal Should Include

Today, in the nutrition classes I'm taking, we discussed what these articles present so well.
Enjoy

www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutr
ition/vitamins-minerals/essential-nutr
ients-every-meal-should-include.html

The second article is from Sparkpeople's, written by Becky Hand, Dietitian

Healthy Carb, Fat and Protein Ranges

www.sparkpe...

October 5 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 22:12:54 EST

SWEET QUINOA w/ BING DRIED BERRIES or Cranberries

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 16:44:41 EST

SWEET QUINOA WITH BING DRIED BERRIES (or Cranberries)
I ate it today at a Brunch. Sooooooooooooo good.

This link shows the basics of cooking fluffy quinoa

www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-quinoa
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Why rinse well the Quinoa?

Why rinse quinoa? Rinsing removes quinoa's natural coating, called saponin, which can make it taste bitter or soapy. Although boxed quinoa is often pre-rinsed, it doesn't hurt to give the seeds...

November 4 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 3 Nov 2012 20:54:43 EST

Hi Everyone!! New to the Group!

Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:09:28 EST

I have been living Weight Watchers since June 2012 and I am always looking for good recipes to try!

Dena

11/2 Looking for lasting happiness. .........

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:09:01 EST

......... outside yourself is like expecting to get in shape by watching others exercise

Mmmmm very interesting and so true

Any thought?

November 2 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:08:22 EST

November 1 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:29:55 EST

How to handle Halloween, recipes & much more!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:30:26 EST

This is a link to our food category called HAPPY HALLOWEEN RECIPES
Enjoy

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_mes
sageboard_thread.asp?board=0x10495x946
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2012 Points Plus for Halloween candy

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:23:45 EST

October 2012 Points Plus values for Halloween Candy, courtecy of various sources.
Enjoy

blog.timesunion.com/recipebox/weight
-watchers-points-plus-values-for-candy
/3343/

www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/inde
x_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=536&sc=3010

community.weightwatchers.com/Blogs/V
iewPost.aspx?threadID=1514536 livingachangedlife.blogspot.com/2011
/10/halloween-candy-pointsplus-...

Quotes of the Week ( Oct 28 - Nov 3)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:45:06 EST

HAPPINESS QUOTES
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1)Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Dalai Lama

2)Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
Oscar Wilde

3)Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you've got to make yourself.
Alice Walker

4)Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.
Benjamin Disraeli
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Quotes of the Week ( Oct 21-27)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:33:39 EST

PET QUOTES
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1)I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.
Winston Churchill

2)Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
Robert A. Heinlein

3)No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.
Abraham Lincoln

4)The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.
Charles de Gaulle

October 29 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:44:51 EST

Stop trying to do it all - Food for Thought!

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:39:02 EST

Stop trying to do it all - Food for Thought!

Take time to smell the roses.

Do you find yourself sometimes just running from one thing to another, getting overwhelmed and stressed over doing too much in a short time?

Maybe it is a good idea to stop, take a deep breath, and think again what we want to eliminate, so we can take time just for us: relaxing time.
Stop trying to do it all.

Any thoughts?

.
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October 28 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:31:51 EST

October 27 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:09:28 EST

October 26 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:10:12 EST

Small Steps

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:56:13 EST

It has been proven that small steps do add up to create bigger things.

What steps have you taken today to improve your health and general well-being?

October 25 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:55:13 EST

October 24 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:31:03 EST

October 23 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:27:25 EST

Vacation ....

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:38:58 EST

When you go on vacation...

In addition to have a great vacation, what would you like to happen to your weight loss journey at the end of vacation:

1. Maintain your weight
2. Gain weight
3. Loose weight

Our WW leader takes her WW scale with her on vacations..........
I weigh every day on vacations!

It's our choice, and whatever the choice is, have the best time ever and enjoy every minute.

October 21 On Plan/Move JUST FOR TODAY!

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:55:55 EST

10/20/12 Joy! Food for thought

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:19:30 EST

Learn to find joy in everything you do.

Any thoughts?