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starting weight: 182
current weight: 167
loss this week: 1
loss to date: 15

i was so happy to see that 15th lost pound registered on the scale this morning, i fully expected to see the same number as last week. i think logging everything in my tracker really helped -- i counted every extra point for the snax i ate at the training center, so when the weekend came i knew exactly how many points i had left to play with and adjusted my food choices accordingly. and of course a couple of good hooping sessions didn't hurt either. :)

obviously i'm going to have a challenge this week with thanksgiving. especially because it's at jack's mom's place, so i have to make sure i handle things well. not that i'm going to pile my plate with candied yams out of obligation, but i also don't want to have just a slice of turkey and some steamed veggies and say "i'm on weight watchers". i want to enjoy the meal without completely screwing things up. i think the key will be "being choiceful" -- choosing not to have candied yams because i'd rather have a slice of pumpkin pie, for instance. or having mashed potatoes, but choosing to not overload them with butter. i think i'll be in good shape.

and of course i should hoop this week like there's no tomorrow... that'll burn a handful of points that should come in handy. :)

recipes i've crock-potted for the week to get me by: dijon pork loin, and beef with pasta. one of jack's co-workers is a WW lifetime member and she e-mailed me a slew of WW crockpot recipes, seriously there have to be around a hundred in this file... she's my lifesaver. if anyone wants them, let me know and i'll e-mail them to you.

dijon pork loin

into your crock, put:
1 small sliced onion
1 pork loin

in a bowl, combine:
1 can low-fat cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp thyme
1/4 cup chicken broth

mix and pour over pork and onions. cook on low setting 8-10 hours.



beef and pasta

in a bowl, combine:
2 14-oz cans tomatoes
1/4 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
1 tsp parsley flakes
1 and 1/2 cups beef broth or water
1 tsp gravy browner

stir in 1 and 1/2 lbs lean ground beef and turn into the crockpot. cook on low for 6-8 hours. at the end, stir in 4 cups dry whole wheat pasta and turn crock to high for 20 minutes until pasta has cooked through and absorbed much of the liquid.

please send the recipes

Date: 2008-11-24 12:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] katehaney.livejournal.com
I'll adjust for lower sodium.

Thanks!
:)

duh!

Date: 2008-11-24 12:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] katehaney.livejournal.com
and congratulations on the results of your hard work. GO YOU!

Date: 2008-11-24 12:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] inkuwait.livejournal.com
I'd love to have the crock pot recipes. I'm always looking for easy good cooking. Your success is making me itchy to get back on WW. I know it works, I just haven't been able to motivate myself to do it.

Date: 2008-11-24 02:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] opadit.livejournal.com
I ka-love my crockpot, even though I'm vegetarian so I use it pretty much only to cook dried beans. :) They are magical little devices!

Date: 2008-11-24 03:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] babyraven.livejournal.com
You are doing so great! Go you. :D

And I would looooooove the recipes if you get a minute.

gilliann at gmail

Date: 2008-11-24 04:42 pm (UTC)
xtingu: (suh-weeeeeet!)
From: [personal profile] xtingu
Wooohoooo! Go you!! Rock rock rock!

I was thinking of you yesterday as I hooped in my living room. It's so much fun, it doesn't even feel like exercising.

Date: 2008-11-24 04:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] swingchickie.livejournal.com
i know, crazy isn't it? one of the WW gals in hoop class the other day was wearing a heart rate monitor that can tell you how many calories you've burned... hooping for 1 hour in class burned 580 calories. w00t!

Date: 2008-11-24 05:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dear-amaranth.livejournal.com
I'll take them, if you don't mind! I heart my crockpot so much. :D

Reading your weight loss stuff motivates me. I'm glad you post it. :)

Date: 2008-11-24 06:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] swingchickie.livejournal.com
darnit, i used to have your e-mail but can't find it anywhere. can you send it to me again?

Date: 2008-11-24 08:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dear-amaranth.livejournal.com
sure - dire dot chipmunk at gmail dot com :)

Date: 2008-11-24 11:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cwjennifer.livejournal.com
Crock pot recipes, please!!

Date: 2008-11-25 12:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] swingchickie.livejournal.com
i need your e-mail, girlie!!!

Date: 2008-11-25 12:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cwjennifer.livejournal.com
cwjennifer@yahoo.com

Thanks!

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