July Challenge

I managed to stay in range for the time I was in the challenge.
7/31 84 (60-127)

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

I'm back to tracking after my stint of travel and am in range.

This is the last day for this challenge - how did everyone do?

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7/30 protein 83
range 60-130

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

7/29 protein
75 range 60-130

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

7/28 Protein 88 - range 60-130

Adlins, check out my recipe for Tuna Soup. It was a spur of the moment thing that turned out great! I was so full after I finished it. It started with only tomatoes & 1 TBL dressing, added celery and decided to cook it. Checked my Nutrition Tracker and needed calories and protein and the rest is Tuna Soup. Mind you, I make my own broth and I used cooked beef bones from our own beef - cooked for hours with some vinegar to really get the nutrition from the bones. It just gives me one more thing to do with canned tuna.

Have a sparking good day,
Linda

P.S. That's my Virtual Model at my current weight. Gosh but I wish my thighs looked half as good! But they are getting better with all this Sparkin' Exercisin'.

P.P.S. I did a Spark Search and it seems Tuna Soup is not that unusual. Many varieties to be found online.

Edited by: RAYLINSTEPHENS at: 7/30/2008 (11:54)

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

Raylin - love the tuna seasoning ideas. I used Miracle Whip light (love the new wide mouth jar) but want to experiment. I sometimes don't add anything, though I will sometimes add pickle, onion, and a boiled egg.

I've been traveling, so have no idea what whether I've been in range or not.

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July 27
83 - range 60-130

I never used powdered protein but I wonder what would be the purpose? Are you unable to eat natural proteins? Are you trying to max out your proteins without the calories? Just curious. I wish you the best luck with it.

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

July 27: 77 (range 60-134)

I haven't used them, but a lot of people make smoothies and add protein powder to them.

Edited by: DAIZYCRAZY at: 7/27/2008 (21:28)

current weight: 189.6

190.4 179.05 167.7 156.35

145

Are there any thoughts about protein powders or protein bars to get the daily amounts of proteins?

July 26 81 (range 60-130)

my DH leaves the water too. I started doing that and it is good. He also likes to use just a little pickle juice for variety.

yesterday I splurged at Sam's Club and bought fresh salmon! I tell you because the packaged salmon was $1 more per pound than the fresh sold on a cart on ice! needless to say I returned the pre-packaged and picked 2 filets from the cart to take home. these will be divided into portions, double bagged (ziplock sandwich) and frozen for future use. extra bagging = better freshness so make sure to put all the packages into a larger freezer bag!

Edited by: RAYLINSTEPHENS at: 7/27/2008 (07:02)

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

That sounds good, I'll have to try mixing my tuna that way!

current weight: 189.6

190.4 179.05 167.7 156.35

145

July 25 104
range 60-130

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

July 24: 100 and stayed in range

Adlins, I switched to Solid White Tuna and found Miracle Whip Light for 20 calories per Tbl. I also found Taco Bell Zesty Ranch Topper for 35 calories per Tbl and use one of each when I mix my tuna. I have it with tomatoes and either sliced cucumbers or pickles. Makes for a filling meal.

**AARGH! Just saw the sodium on my Tuna Dinner! Eek, back to cucumbers, I never knew there was so much sodium in pickles!

Edited by: RAYLINSTEPHENS at: 7/26/2008 (05:56)

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

Ahhh... trying to find balance.

Raylin - the filets were okay. Seasoning was good, but a couple were dry. I do like tuna and in addition to bringing it in lunch, I'm going to be trying to incorporate it into dinner sometimes as well.

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for 7/23, 78

in range but over for daily calories

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

66

in range

Adlins, I have been using canned tuna as a meal a couple of times a week. Cheaper than fresh fish but still get the protein. Canned in water.

Edited by: RAYLINSTEPHENS at: 7/23/2008 (08:45)

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

I haven't tried them yet, but I have some StarKist Tuna Filets (they better be good) that I'll do with a couple of sides. Protein for one serving is 33 grams. That should be very good for me.

After monitoring this month, I'm really trying to make sure I get good protein at lunch and dinner. A side benefit is it holds you longer (or me anyway) than a low protein meal.

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74 on Monday

current weight: 189.6

190.4 179.05 167.7 156.35

145

Hi everyone,

This has been hard for me to do I need to find more sources of protein.

103 on Jul 21

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

Today is another day INDIGO77, don't worry about yesterday.

That is why I use the Nutrition Tracker, so I can see where I am falling off the target.

Love you,
Linda

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

So far I'm not off to a good start this week with only a 43 for yesterday.

current weight: 189.6

190.4 179.05 167.7 156.35

145

Range 60-130
7/20 ate 83 protein

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

to everyone for being within range.

It's been an experiment for me. I've changed my menu a bit and I'm finding that what I wound up leaving out at times was the protein. So, I'll be re-evaluating and making sure I put more protein back in.

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88 protein 60-127

current weight: 144.0

161 148 135 122

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75 protein, range 60-130

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

I'm doing great! Every day that I track I'm within my ranges!

current weight: 146.8

155 148.75 142.5 136.25

130

Another successful day

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

Ack! I just looked at my ranges for the week. I've missed by 3 grams for 3 days. Guess I need to re-evaluate. I'd been doing really good.

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Sorry, I haven't been able to participate this week due to health-related issues. I hope to be able to jump back in next week.

current weight: 189.6

190.4 179.05 167.7 156.35

145

I have been in the range for my proteins everyday.

current weight: 165.8

169.6 157.2 144.8 132.4

120

So far I am staying within my rage of 60-158!

Linda

current weight: 165.0

210 191.25 172.5 153.75

135

88

current weight: 144.0

161 148 135 122

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Just 45

current weight: 144.0

161 148 135 122

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I discovered you need to track the WHOLE day to get a the whole picture. Oops. But, so far it looks like I'm meeting the goal.

How's everyone else doing?

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My protine intake is 60-127 and I hit 62 on Sunday

current weight: 144.0

161 148 135 122

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I'm in

current weight: 144.0

161 148 135 122

109

So far this week I've been in my protein range every day. YeeHaw!

Pounds lost: 26.2

0 36.25 72.5 108.75

145

I'm in! I just started drinking Special K Protein water. It's the packets you add to your water. I like the Ice Tea flavor, which I mix with 32 oz of water instead of the recommended 20, because I like to dilute it. It's 30 calories and 5 grams of protein.

Also, another good way to eat a lot of protein without a lot of calories is egg whites (16 cal, 3 gram protein).

So let's do this!

current weight: 146.8

155 148.75 142.5 136.25

130

All right I'm all about the protein

202.8 Inches Lost

0 52.5 105 157.5

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count me in too. Thanks for setting it up.

Pounds lost: 26.2

0 36.25 72.5 108.75

145

Adlins,



I am definitely in!

current weight: 189.6

190.4 179.05 167.7 156.35

145

I'm in as well:) Thanks for setting it up!

current weight: 277.0

277 245.25 213.5 181.75

150

Ok, I'll give that one a try.

current weight: 238.4

288 257.25 226.5 195.75

165

This sounds like a doable challenge!

current weight: 186.0

186 176.75 167.5 158.25

149

Based on a recent thread, the July Challenge is to eat within the recommended Protein Range from your SP Nutrition Tracker, at least four times per week. For example, my range is 60-127. I should eat at least 60 grams of protein per day, but not more than 127.

Some articles on Protein:

Eating Protein without the Meat
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutriti
on
_articles.asp?id=158

Proteins & Amino Acids
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/referen
ce
_proteins.asp

Edited by: ADLINS at: 7/6/2008 (20:07)

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