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BEBARB149
SparkPoints: (4,754)
Fitness Minutes: (3,567) Posts: 363 5/18/13 8:32 A
I did well all week on eating my veggies. I made a pulled chicken breast BBQ sandwich instead of a pulled pork BBQ sandwich. It was good and a lot less caloric. I did make fried cabbage instead of steamed one day and went over my upper calorie limit once this week. Otherwise, doing well.
Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water! Eleanor Roosevelt
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BEBARB149
SparkPoints: (4,754)
Fitness Minutes: (3,567) Posts: 363 5/15/13 9:48 P
Lynettemom, a woman I worked with a while ago carried packages of dried veggies with her to snack on. They were nice and crunchy. I can't remember where she bought them. but I know you can get them from several places online.
I did really well on veggies and drinking today. Between 8 glasses of water and many cups of decaf tea I'm almost floating. ;-D
Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water! Eleanor Roosevelt
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LYNETTEMOM
Posts: 2,094 5/15/13 9:03 P
I seem to be able to do 4 without too much problem but that fifth is difficult. My go-to's (2 of omelet, stirfry and/or salad daily) only work if I am at home preparing my own food. But with 2 or 3 fruits added to the day's tally, I am getting a decent # of "freggies" as some people call them. In the past, sometimes I'd have only one or two freggies in a day and too often, zero! So I am improving...
LJ
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BEBARB149
SparkPoints: (4,754)
Fitness Minutes: (3,567) Posts: 363 5/14/13 9:58 P
Only managed to eat all my veggies by eating a bundle of collard greens for supper. They were good.
Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water! Eleanor Roosevelt
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CSWANK53
SparkPoints: (5,483)
Fitness Minutes: (7,554) Posts: 40 5/14/13 8:55 P
I have been trying veggies in some different ways. I have put red beets into my smoothies and love it! I have made two different recipes that call for different types of squash.
I mostly have been doing good getting 5 serving but had a couple of days recently where I didn't hit the mark.
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AHAPPYLIFE
SparkPoints: (63,705)
Fitness Minutes: (53,995) Posts: 4,077 5/14/13 12:07 A
I really love the steamer veggies but don't buy the seasoned kind - just not really good to me for the extra calories. I took yesterday off & promised I could eat/drink whatever I wanted as long as I weighed it & put down in my tracker. Well I did & I ate over 3K calories. Interesting that I don't feel bad about it. Life goes on today & I'm back to staying in my range - hopefully!
A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, & realize how blessed you are.
BEBARB149
SparkPoints: (4,754)
Fitness Minutes: (3,567) Posts: 363 5/13/13 10:11 P
Still working away at it. Tried a bag of Green Giant Seasoned Steamers today. I was surprised to find out that a half cup serving was 80 calories. I didn't care much for the seasoning used but I liked the combination of veggies. I'm going to make something similar from scratch and see if my calories are as high as theirs.
Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water! Eleanor Roosevelt
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GABISTYLE88
SparkPoints: (3,097)
Fitness Minutes: (1,934) Posts: 12 5/12/13 3:32 P
getting better on eating my full amount of veggies a day.
MAJONES1225
SparkPoints: (18,678)
Fitness Minutes: (7,915) Posts: 1,583 5/6/13 12:01 A
I am doing good love my veggies
"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still."
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GRAMMY_22
Posts: 322 5/2/13 5:12 P
I have been really enjoying this challenge. I am trying to eat at least 5 servings of veggies a day. I have been learning new ways to cook veggies so that everyone in my house will enjoy them as much as I do too. I'm tracking every single bite and I am really trying to made wiser choices in what I eat during the day too.
I hope that everyone is having as great a week as I'm having!
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SASSY220888
SparkPoints: (12,265)
Fitness Minutes: (5,086) Posts: 435 4/27/13 1:50 P
Hi all
Just got back from work and farmer market. i am amazed how many vegetables are now roasted snacks. It is a great way to get in your veggie count. I have had roasted green beans, kale, edamame and wasabi peas. I just check the label to make sure that they are roasted and not fried.
Sandy
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SASSY220888
SparkPoints: (12,265)
Fitness Minutes: (5,086) Posts: 435 4/24/13 1:02 P
Hi all,
I am finding that the more I work out, the more I crave vegetables. Planning to go to the farmer market and see what new vegetables I can try as well as fruits. I am walking about 10-14 miles a week. I plan to start an organic garden in May.
Marilyn- I love your idea and I think it will work for you.
Sandy
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LOVESTOWALK49
Posts: 660 4/20/13 6:51 A
Doing great. I have a date at Dennys today. I usually have a day a week that I go over my calorie count so it's fine. I can get a good meal there for less than a thousand calories. I'm suppose to be on maintenance, but my mind is still on losing weight. I know that my weight is fine. I don't reach my goal calories a day or two a week. Even if I go over one or two days, I have a larger deficit on the days that I undereat.
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BSLMKH1954
SparkPoints: (15,537)
Fitness Minutes: (2,501) Posts: 490 4/19/13 3:29 P
I changed my program to maintenance and now I am eating closer to what I was supposed to eat to lose weight so I may end up losing the weight. Since I stopped worrying about my weight loss I am doing better. Now it isn't so much about how much I eat as much as what I eat. I am also able to exercise more.
Marilyn
I have "The Spark" and "SparkPeople Cookbook"
I set my ticker to my highest weight of 210 lbs because it gets upset and doesn't want to save when I gain weight instead of lose. on Dec 30, 2012 I joined SparkPeople and weighed 195.8 I have gained until I reached 198.8 but now coming back down. On 4/21/13 weighed 194.0 lbs.
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DUSTYPRAIRIE
SparkPoints: (66,504)
Fitness Minutes: (25,571) Posts: 5,793 4/18/13 8:41 A
I am blessed with a hubby who had the presence of mind to put a woodstove in our home. Winter got a late start this year. In fact, I've used that stove more this past week on a continual basis then in the official season.
I've taken advantage. soups and stews cooked in a cast iron dutch over. Hot soup is filling and comforting. Today, roast sweet potatoes ozzing with flavor, loaded with fiber.
My faux paux. I went to put barley in one of my soups. I didn't realize I had actually grabbed the jar of popcorn kernals. Hubby just thought it was one of my adventures with whole grains.
Bri from Colorado. Mountain Time Starfish Team in the 5% Seasonal Challenges
Feeling Fit Friends, Leader
**Walking/Leslie Sansone Team**, -Leader
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BSLMKH1954
SparkPoints: (15,537)
Fitness Minutes: (2,501) Posts: 490 4/17/13 7:40 P
Had tomatoes and carrots for breakfast and Subway Veggie Delite on Honey Oats. I didn't have any cheese or dressing. I did have vinegar but no oil. I have been getting too much fat lately so trying to watch how much I have. I will have some fat tonight for supper. My son is fixing biscuits and gravy for supper.
Marilyn
I have "The Spark" and "SparkPeople Cookbook"
I set my ticker to my highest weight of 210 lbs because it gets upset and doesn't want to save when I gain weight instead of lose. on Dec 30, 2012 I joined SparkPeople and weighed 195.8 I have gained until I reached 198.8 but now coming back down. On 4/21/13 weighed 194.0 lbs.
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CATHLEEN2009
Posts: 886 4/17/13 10:53 A
Very interesting week three! I am going to really work on filling up with leafy greens , and more vegies this week , and more dense foods
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PATTI24
SparkPoints: (79,516)
Fitness Minutes: (51,939) Posts: 12,762 4/16/13 8:14 A
I am now starting week 3 of the challenge and I am going to try what the articles says to eat. We shall see how things go.
Patti VA
BLC 21: NAVY NINJAS
Final belt: Purple
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MLDIZ109
SparkPoints: (4,051)
Fitness Minutes: (1,644) Posts: 163 4/15/13 3:43 P
I have been making a lot of changes recently. Most of them were on this list. Two that I chose to focus on were getting in the water requirement and adding fiber. I am reading a book that suggests having a glass of water first thing when you wake up. Additionally, there is a lot of information on what whole grains to look for when you are shopping. I have always been overwhelmed by the amount of choices and not really sure how to pick a good one.
You want me to do something... tell me I can't do it. - Maya Angelou.
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IOWAGRAMMA
Posts: 5,679 4/14/13 2:41 P
Tracking everything and getting 6-7 freggies each day, sometimes more.
Jeannie I live in SE Iowa in the Central Time Zone (1 hr difference from EST)
SparkPoints: (18,678)
Fitness Minutes: (7,915) Posts: 1,583 4/13/13 3:11 P
I am doing good. I can eat up to eight servings. I use raw veggies as an snack
"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still."
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DOTTIEJANE1
SparkPoints: (94,361)
Fitness Minutes: (88,292) Posts: 4,609 4/12/13 10:41 A
Have gotten 6 servings of fruit /veggies al week . Yea !!!!!!! Dustyprayie i shall have to try armarath .
Edited by: DOTTIEJANE1 at: 4/13/2013 (11:15)
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EL-E-E
SparkPoints: (12,642)
Fitness Minutes: (6,703) Posts: 263 4/12/13 10:25 A
I have a whole drawer full of veggies and am looking forward to a lovely big salad tonight for dinner. Zucchini, Cucumber, Broccoli, lettuce, mixed greens, tomatoes... and whatever else I can find!
And I haven't seemed to be as hungry this week although i'm staying in-range. Huh. How 'bout that.
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DUSTYPRAIRIE
SparkPoints: (66,504)
Fitness Minutes: (25,571) Posts: 5,793 4/11/13 12:44 P
I recently discovered armaranth. I also discovered that when cold, you can make a patty with it. Of course I added chopped onions and garlic to one on one occassion. I then topped it with tomatoes, spinach, lettuce and whatever else looked appealing out of the veg drawer. It was so filling. I only used 1/2 serving of the grain, so this was a wildly healthy snack that was filling.
I add a tbsp of chia seeds into my smoothies. I can never drink an entire smoothie at one sitdown, so the 100+ a little calories are not an issue. they remind me of tapioca pudding. My mom used to make that as a special treat, so it makes them double special for me.
Bri from Colorado. Mountain Time Starfish Team in the 5% Seasonal Challenges
Feeling Fit Friends, Leader
**Walking/Leslie Sansone Team**, -Leader
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LCOOK447
SparkPoints: (8,517)
Fitness Minutes: (6,681) Posts: 602 4/9/13 9:07 A
I have another green smoothie drink to try that has more vegetables in it. I am getting my proper amount of vegetables and feeling fuller.
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LCOOK447
SparkPoints: (8,517)
Fitness Minutes: (6,681) Posts: 602 4/8/13 8:59 A
Going to try a green smoothie that I got the recipe on this website.
Laura
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KIN59VARA
SparkPoints: (128,189)
Fitness Minutes: (182,880) Posts: 6,757 4/6/13 1:55 P
Just ate cherry tomato as a snack.... that is progress!
Patricia
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain!! - Vivian Greene
Rhode Island Eastern Standard Time
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LCOOK447
SparkPoints: (8,517)
Fitness Minutes: (6,681) Posts: 602 4/5/13 9:16 A
Last night I made some chicken burgers with steamed broccoli, lima beans and squash. I had made some Mac n' Cheese for everyone else. But I skipped that and did have a biscuit. I actually felt full. Very happy person.
Laura
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DEBBIE_C
Posts: 2,571 4/5/13 12:25 A
I am pleasantly surprised that it is so much easier to pump up the vegetables in my eating plan! Loving it...
Neh. 2:18 Then I told them of the hand of my God... so they strengthen their hands for this good work.
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MAJONES1225
SparkPoints: (18,678)
Fitness Minutes: (7,915) Posts: 1,583 4/4/13 3:53 P
You are welcome, Julie and you will be down before you know it.
"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still."
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SIDRA61
SparkPoints: (7,789)
Fitness Minutes: (2,356) Posts: 32 4/4/13 1:52 A
I'm feeling great eating more fulfilling meals and exercising daily. I have more energy naturally than I have had in a long time. I haven't been on the program for long, but I have lost 5 lbs already.
Sidra
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JULAPDX
Posts: 1,583 4/3/13 10:11 A
Thank you, MAJONES! Congrats to you for losing 19 lbs! I'd love to be down 19 lbs with you!!! :)
Julie
Leader: Vulvodynia & VVS
Goals: 155 lbs by 10/31/2013
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CLAIREESE
Posts: 6,569 4/3/13 9:44 A
Working this week at getting my fruits/veggies. Its a tough one for me at times to get all of them in. Many more times I just make it to 2-3 veggies and 1-2 fruits. But I do try and plan for them and get it into my head to push them more. Life goes on..........watching my portions not a big problem, some days Ya we fall but as long as we pick ourselves up and dust our selves off and go forward we will be just fine. No one is perfect. So lets hold our heads up and just keep going forward.
"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."
"It's not about being 'perfect' every day. It's about making choices."
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MAJONES1225
SparkPoints: (18,678)
Fitness Minutes: (7,915) Posts: 1,583 4/2/13 11:01 P
JULAPDX
"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still."
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JULAPDX
Posts: 1,583 4/2/13 4:39 P
I am feeling great today. What a difference it makes when I eat balanced & healthy foods! Every day is a struggle, but when I stay strong, I feel like a million bucks! :-)
Julie
Leader: Vulvodynia & VVS
Goals: 155 lbs by 10/31/2013
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JPGRAMMA
SparkPoints: (5,705)
Fitness Minutes: (4,146) Posts: 302 4/2/13 12:00 P
Slipped up this week. Haven't tracked since Friday. Really no good reason. I usually have at least 5-6 fruit,veg. servings/day. Back on track now. Can you start a week over or have I blown this challenge?
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Barb from NY
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MAJONES1225
SparkPoints: (18,678)
Fitness Minutes: (7,915) Posts: 1,583 4/1/13 4:31 P
I do the five a day. I do my three main meals and two snacks and that helps me get my calcium, fruit and veggies in.
"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still."
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1MANKNEY
SparkPoints: (15,226)
Fitness Minutes: (14,457) Posts: 1,481 4/1/13 12:03 P
I'm finding that smoothies, soups and salads are the way to go for me. I can fit my 5 veggies in and also fill up for few calories. I even added more water to my soup so it would be a larger serving and still not go over on calories. I bought some strawberries and cottage cheese over the weekend and love that combination. You can have a nice size serving for just over 100 calories. It has protein to help keep you full and a serving of fruit. Since I am trying to eat more mini meals, it is a good choice for me.
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UNSWEETMAMA
SparkPoints: (16,363)
Fitness Minutes: (11,243) Posts: 208 4/1/13 12:02 P
Staying focused on veggies really helped me not overdo it on Easter. Made a couple choices that I might have been better off without, but overall it was good.
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GOLFLADY11
SparkPoints: (32,307)
Fitness Minutes: (31,532) Posts: 2,029 4/1/13 11:40 A
On Day 3 of Week 3. Haven't done too well posting - I seem to have been too busy. Going to try stir fry for dinner tonight using chicken broth in lieu of fat. Also I am drinking tomato juice and V8 to try and get more veggie servings in. We were out for 2 Easter dinners over the weekend at friends' places so that was a challenge but luckily they both served lots of veggies like beats, parsnips, broccoli, carrots, etc. Hope everyone is having a great Easter weekend!!
"Fall down 7 times, get up 8" - Japanese Proverb; The journey is the reward"
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SWIMMERMOM55
Posts: 83 4/1/13 8:43 A
I have found it challenging to get 5 full servings of vegetables in every day, especially if I eat out or at another person's home. I used to rely on a mix of fruit and veggies to get my daily 5 but am slowly retraining my brain to love my vegetables. I love the feeling of fullness they give when I add a salad or veggie soup to dinner.
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DAJAMOGU1
Posts: 164 4/1/13 6:20 A
I'm finding ways to get veggies into things I eat---like adding more broccoli or spinach to my omelet, loading up my usually plain lettuce salad with new veggies, and adding more veggies when I have a sandwich.
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SUNSHINE_ANGEL1
Posts: 273 3/30/13 2:17 P
Veggies are no problem to me.
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KAYDE53
SparkPoints: (103,159)
Fitness Minutes: (35,632) Posts: 10,445 3/29/13 11:04 P
Doing good on veggies, although probably could up the variety. Need to watch carbs & fats closer, my downfall according to the tracker.
~Kay~ ************************ I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13 ************************
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JEANNINEW1
Posts: 386 3/29/13 12:31 P
I need to change what I eat every day. I also need to watch my food tracker more closely on the sodium level. If the number is too high, I tend to stay the same even if the calories are good. It is a real learning process. Making necessary changes and feeling good., that is what I love about this site.
Edited by: JEANNINEW1 at: 3/29/2013 (12:32)
NELLIEH1
Posts: 904 3/29/13 12:15 P
Starting week 3: whole grains, water, nuts, fruits and lean protein...all pretty much ok. But as a veggie person, I'm surprised that i don't always have five different vegetables a day, though I love salad. I tend to go for the same old same old. That is my continuing challenge: to use a variety of veggies. Thanks for this nudge to truly look at my fruit-veggie balance!
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." - Colossians 3:23 "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to GOD the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17
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MAJONES1225
SparkPoints: (18,678)
Fitness Minutes: (7,915) Posts: 1,583 3/28/13 6:34 P
I am doing good. I really love veggies.
"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still."
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JPGRAMMA
SparkPoints: (5,705)
Fitness Minutes: (4,146) Posts: 302 3/28/13 2:24 P
Starting week 3 of the challenge today. I'm already pretty good about whole grains, but there is always room for improvement. I find that my challenge this week is to eat more fish and will aim for at least twice this week. I've cut back on the amount of beef we eat and have chicken and ground turkey more often. I'm having fun investigating the SP recipes.
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Barb from NY
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JEANNINEW1
Posts: 386 3/28/13 12:35 P
I was really overeating in week one..... not much happened. 1/2 way through week 2 I really focused on everything I ate, the scale is moving in the down position. :) I really have to plan and stick to the plan each and every day and stay within my point range or I stay the same. Fruits, vegetables, small amounts of beef chicken and fish are what I have been concentrating on. Until the end of the 4th week....no bad choices. (I hope)
LADYMARCIA1
Posts: 1,292 3/26/13 2:39 P
It's just amazing how much better a person can feel when you eat better. I have been 100% on program now since Jan 1. I decided to make this year the year. And I feel better. I want to make this my normal so that when I do have something that is not on my program, I won't like it as much. It's truly a mindset for me.
I think I can. I know I can. I will.
Don't let yesterday use up to much of today!
"There are two ways to live: You can live as if nothing is a miracle OR as if EVERYTHING is a miracle." Albert Einstein I choose the latter!
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CHESAKAT41
SparkPoints: (56,446)
Fitness Minutes: (8,397) Posts: 2,649 3/25/13 1:40 P
Wk 3 - already blew it for today. My neighbor brought me over a beautiful piece of birthday cake and it was yummy! So, dinner I must have salad for sure...will have to be good the rest of the week...
SparkPoints: (103,159)
Fitness Minutes: (35,632) Posts: 10,445 3/23/13 5:11 P
need to get to a better grocery store, I live in a rural area, and the local one has very limited supply of fresh veggies, and fruits. Wanting to try some new ones & ones with more fiber! Even frozen is limited!
~Kay~ ************************ I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13 ************************
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ROXTRY
SparkPoints: (21,925)
Fitness Minutes: (11,441) Posts: 88 3/22/13 6:01 P
This has been a REALLY difficult week. Social situations have arisen more often than I would have liked which have taken me to restaurants and such and caused me to go over, over, over in so many of my value counts. BUT, all that extra sodium has given me cause to drink even more water than just "the norm". LOL!!! AND, I have still been able to trade out some things for veggies at restaurants and such and add more veggies to the meals I've prepared and cooked at home. Also, I experienced Shirataki noodles this week. Nice find! This week has also enforced in my mind how much I REALLY need to find a way and come to terms with making these "social eating" situations more "doable" and "health friendly" in my life. I am SOOOO looking forward to a better week!!!! May yours be FANTASTIC as well!!!
Edited by: ROXTRY at: 3/22/2013 (18:18)
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. ;-)
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MAJONES1225
SparkPoints: (18,678)
Fitness Minutes: (7,915) Posts: 1,583 3/22/13 3:54 P
I love spinach and I use that instead of lettuce
"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still."
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SASSIISSAS
Posts: 9,737 3/22/13 1:40 P
I'm already putting the essential foods in the article, in my diet plan - except what is restricted by my doctor. As for low calorie filling meals, I'm very good at this, especially since I've been measuring everything these past months. I do not snack, this is a doctor's guideline so my meals will be higher in calories, as I only eat 3x per day. At this time I cannot incoroproate nuts but when I'm done at the end of April with the doctor plan, I will bring back almonds. I cannot eat any beans or legumes due to IBD.
SparkPoints: (22,066)
Fitness Minutes: (14,523) Posts: 1,984 3/21/13 9:52 A
I find I've added spinach to quite a bit - eggs, salads, on cheese sandwiches, tuna . . . Delicious. I have never eaten kale. Something worth trying. I want to buy a spaghetti squash when I shop this weekend. That sounds good to me.
Babs
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KAYDE53
SparkPoints: (103,159)
Fitness Minutes: (35,632) Posts: 10,445 3/20/13 1:55 P
Just starting week 3 today; will be looking at adding more fiber and broths. Also limiting processed foods.
~Kay~ ************************ I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13 ************************
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LUVS2BIKE101
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I have added more green veggies to my plate this week. Kale is chopped up in egg-white omlets, stews and soups. I've also added a variety of beans to different salads and stir-fry. Healthy saute using a couple of tablespoons of chicken or veggie broth has added flavor instead of calories.
Team Leader of SP Class of August 19-25, 2012 Team Leader of SP Class of November 27- December 3, 2011 ____________________ "Continuous effort--not strength or intelligence--is the key to unlocking our potential." --Winston Churchill
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IMREITE
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Fitness Minutes: (175,220) Posts: 9,610 3/19/13 10:10 P
i do pretty well with getting high fiber foods. i still like chocolaty sugary things especially soda. but during the work week i am pretty good about planning my meals so i get at least 2 servings of veggies. i get 2-4 of fruit also.
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KELLIEBEAN
Posts: 686 3/19/13 3:04 P
Hello all! I worked the article Healthy Foods That Keep you Full article in the Week 3 email. I am finishing week three strong. I've added more veggies daily than I normally eat. I've had small salads with my pizza so as not to eat so much of the pizza and get more water-filled foods to stay fuller longer.
Sitting on my hands helps too! ha ha
On to week 4! Good luck everyone!
"Even if you are losing, you might as well keep playing"
Shelby Hyatt Freshman Dallas Academy basketball player after losing 100-0
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MASTERPIECE8
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Fitness Minutes: (14,523) Posts: 1,984 3/19/13 10:31 A
I agree. If an entire household could just agree to eat one way everyone would be healthier, there would be less 'stress' over meals . . . Ahhh, such is life!
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MVMAYFIELD
Posts: 7 3/18/13 9:17 P
Trying hard to stay with it... Do love vegetables and fruit.. hard to get my husband to go along, but I will keep trying to influence him.
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MVMAYFIELD
Posts: 7 3/18/13 9:17 P
Trying hard to stay with it... Do love vegetables and fruit.. hard to get my husband to go along, but I will keep trying to influence him.
Ginny
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IMEMINE1
Posts: 1,133 3/18/13 2:54 P
We are vegetarians (but) we have to go more vegan. I am crazy about cheese and I have got to get over that. Ice cream is another bad thing I eat too much of. I do have some things to work on (chocolate) is another one. Oh well. Perhaps that's why my weight (belly) isn't getting the way I want it.
I accept myself unconditionally right now.
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MASTERPIECE8
SparkPoints: (22,066)
Fitness Minutes: (14,523) Posts: 1,984 3/18/13 10:56 A
Doing pretty good with this. I ordered "The Spark Solution" too.
Barb
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CLRWILLIAMS25
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Love the popsicle idea MISSMIRANDALEE! I sometimes make popsicles with leftover smoothies, but the applesauce one you mentions sounds delicious!
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JOYB19
Posts: 197 3/17/13 11:02 P
I'm getting used to more fruits and vegetables in my daily diet. It's been a big change, but a good one. I think I may try the steel cut oats suggestion! Thanks!
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast. ~Alfred A. Montapert~
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TUDI4480
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I liked reading the articles and being reinforced in a positive way about some of the choices I've already been doing. I like to have a breakfast of steel cut oats, plain Greek yogurt, and some berries (blueberries, strawberries and/or raspberries). It's good to know I'm on the right track. This breakfast really does seem to help in lots of ways: feel full and fueled longer, sticktivity, tastes great, love the combination of textures, seems to help with cholesterol lowering, never bored by it. Try it. You just might like it too!
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DB1167
SparkPoints: (31,292)
Fitness Minutes: (21,756) Posts: 4,061 3/17/13 11:27 A
Only got veggies and fruits yesterday! But today is a new day.
Julius Erving: If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.
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MISSMIRANDALEE
Posts: 42 3/16/13 12:04 A
Mtpoetnh!
One of the things my nephews & I started doing this summer was making our own popsicles with yogurt & applesauce. The applesauce ones are our favorites & so yummy! Might help your subsitution of applesauce for ice cream even easier if you want a frozen treat.
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HEIDISHOPE
Posts: 1,581 3/15/13 4:37 P
We've been on "vacation" for a few days, eating out lunch and supper. ugh! I've ordered things that had more veggies, thinks like chicken wraps, skyline chili on a baked potato, etc. This challenge has definitely make me more mindful of choosing more veggies, esp. as snacks.
Blessings, Heidi
Proverbs 3: 5-8 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. "
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MASTERPIECE8
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Fitness Minutes: (14,523) Posts: 1,984 3/15/13 11:27 A
So far so good. Just read the articles for week 3. I think I need to rethink breakfast and go with oats. I tend to grab a container of Greek yogurt. It's healthy, but the oats have more fiber. Apparently they 'stick with you' longer too. It's worth a try. I can always switch off. That way I won't get bored.
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SPARKARINO
Posts: 5,327 3/15/13 10:09 A
Great ideas and inspiration here -- Thanks! Way to Go MTPOETNH -- substituting applesauce for ice-cream dessert, and not even missing the ice-cream! Great idea -- I am going to do that, too.
With our thoughts we make the world. -- The Buddha
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama
"Enough is equal to a feast". Henry Fielding
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KELLIEBEAN
Posts: 686 3/15/13 9:28 A
I am getting much better planning on fruits and veggies in to keep me filled. I learned a few new meals to eat from the article in the week three challenge. Things are going well!
"Even if you are losing, you might as well keep playing"
Shelby Hyatt Freshman Dallas Academy basketball player after losing 100-0
current weight: -4.0 under
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DB1167
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Fitness Minutes: (21,756) Posts: 4,061 3/15/13 7:39 A
My week is going well! I have been getting 5-6 servings daily!!
Julius Erving: If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.