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i could stand to drop a few also

want to get to about 200/210

but im huge guy =-P

6'2''

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Originally Posted by SarahMB

Yeah, I haven't been doing that great :(
I also only went to the gym twice last week, and ate a LOT of high calorie foods. I think I ate out at least one meal every day! :eek:
I gained 2 lbs.

I've resolved to do better this week. I did go to the gym this morning, lunch wasn't too horrible, and I picked up a large supply of Lean Cuisines. I lost a ton of weight with them before.

Oh, I did buy a new workout outfit today that is pretty snug, so I'll get my 'before' pics up later tonight!

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Woot Woot! ;)

I ALWAYS do the best with eating when I plan it out beforehand. Last night I made a "menu" with the different meals I'll be having this week, and the different snacks. I pre-made the stir-fry I'm having for lunch on 2 different days (so I can just nuke it and go), and I do some sort of sandwich once a day. I have three different breakfast options, so I've got doable variety all week long :)

So, if Lean Cuisines are the best time-saver options for you, I say go for it! They're a great alternative to pre-planning/pre-cooking meals. I don't have the same stresses you busy moms have--you have to take care of kids and hubbies PLUS yourselves! I don't know how you do it. :)

Looking forward to another brave soul postin' up the pictures with mine ;)

In the last 3 weeks ive lost about 17 pounds. I'm happy. Been eating good but I need to workout.

well I have been working out most days in one way or another. Cardio and weights and I agree with Kim...you do feel alot better about yourself when you are done ;) but I do feel the pain in the mornings! lol.

As far as eating goes...well, I have cheated! ALOT! Especially when I was in chat the other night! I ate half a box of Samoas! :eek: but I am trying to behave this week. *puts the chips down*

for those of you who gained a couple pounds and have been working out, my friends dad (who is a certified gym instructor) says it might have to do with you gaining muscle (because muscle is about 3 times as heavy as fat). so dont be too sad!:D

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

So, if Lean Cuisines are the best time-saver options for you, I say go for it! They're a great alternative to pre-planning/pre-cooking meals. I don't have the same stresses you busy moms have--you have to take care of kids and hubbies PLUS yourselves! I don't know how you do it. :)

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Yeah, my biggest problem is that I don't want to cook seperate meals for myself, and the kids like things like mac and cheese, meatloaf, lasagne, fried chicken, pizza, burgers....you know, the GOOD things in life dieter's can't have! hahaha

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Originally Posted by SarahMB

Yeah, my biggest problem is that I don't want to cook seperate meals for myself, and the kids like things like mac and cheese, meatloaf, lasagne, fried chicken, pizza, burgers....you know, the GOOD things in life dieter's can't have! hahaha

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You want some recipes? :)

I have some great ones that are "kid friendly" and Weight Watchers approved!

Here's one that I LOVE! With a little dab of Daisy Light Sour Cream! Yummers!

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas - 3 Points

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 can Southwest Sytle Pepper Jack Soup -- Campbell's
1/4 cup water
8 each fat free flour Tortillas -- Kroger 98% fat free fajita tortillas

Preheat oven to 425

Cook cubed chicken in nonstick skillet until done (I take it out at this point and cut into even smaller cubes for easier spreading) and juices evaporate, stirring often. Add soup and water and heat through.

Spoon chicken about 1/3 cup chicken mixture on half of each tortilla to within 1/2" edge. Moisten edge with water. Fold over and seal. Place on 2 baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Lightly spray top of quesadillas with cooking spray.

Bake 5 minutes or until hot. Cut into wedges (I don't even cut into wedges, just serve as is with knife and fork) and serve with Salsa. Makes 8 quesadillas.

These re-heat in a toaster oven wonderfully the next day for lunch!

Description:
"3 Points"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 177 Calories; 3g Fat (15.5% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 36mg Cholesterol; 532mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Lean Meat.

And if you want to make diet-friendly pizza--

1 Thomas' Light Multi-Grain English Muffin: 100 cal
2 2TBS Ragu "Homestyle" pizza sauce: 20 cal
1 ounce part-skim low-moisture mozzarella cheese: 80 cal

Bake until cheese is melted--and it's a healthy (8g of fiber in one of those Eng. Muffins!), low-calorie alternative to a slice of pizza!

Pair with your choice of fruit and/or throw some veggies onto the "pizzas" and you've got a balanced meal!

I haven't tried any of these yet - but bookmarked the page for neat ideas with Quaker Rice Cakes!


http://www.quakerricesnacks.com/

Here's what's cooking tonight:


Ham and Bell Pepper Calzones

Hands on Prep - 10 min
Cook - 30 min
Serves - 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 lb thin-sliced lean deli ham, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 pound refrigerated or thawed frozen pizza dough
1 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.

2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onionk, bell peppers, garlic, and oregano; cook, stirring occassionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Set the skillet aside and let the ham mixture cool.

3. Sprinkle a work surface lightly with flour. Turn the pizza dough onto the surface; cut in half. With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll each piece into a 10-inch circle. Spread half the ham mixture over half of one circle, leaving a 1-inch border. Top the mixture on each pizza with the cheese. Fold the dough over the filling, crimping the edges to seal.

4. Transfer the calzones to the baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Cut each calzone in half.

Per serving (1/2 calzone): 384 Cal, 5 g Fat, 1 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 16 mg Chol, 985 mg Sod, 62 g Carb, 4 g Fib, 22 g Prot, 542 mg Calc.
Points Value - 7

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