I would love to have some 70 or 80 degree weather!!  But yeah, you just have to do what your body can do and not stress about whether that is faster or slower than last week because weather can play a major role in how your body performs.

So far this week I have stuck to 1400 calories and have walked 1-2 hours a day so i am hoping I will at least see a 1 lb drop from last Friday!  AND No Candy this Week!  I found that I couldn't have just one piece and then ignore it the rest of the day-there is candy all over the office!  Its funny how everyone talks about wanting to be healthier and lose weight and then bring in lots of candy and treats for everyone to eat!  Its just become the office thing to do, and it is too bad. 

Anyone have any healthy treat ideas that I could bring in to share with the office?    Perhaps I can start a new trend.

Thanks ladies.

I was definately dehydrated. It felt awful. I drank atleast 4 glasses of water during the morning before my sunday run and more than that before my monday afternoon run(not all at once and not right before I run). My next run is Thursday, hopefully it will end better.

I walked with my kids for 30 minutes. My littlest on my shoulders for 1/2 of it(thats gotta burn calories). They looked for snakes on the way home. Didn't find any this time. As long as we don't find any rattlesnakes Its fun. just got off the elliptical. I hurt my foot yesterday. Still sore so I only did 1/2 an hour.

Hay! So sorry I have been away for a while. Had a long weekend and then have been feeling quite ill. TOTM with me at the moment so feel crap because of that.

Also, went to the docs last night and have been diagnosed with IBS. Glad I have found out what is wrong now - phew! And at least I can start doing something about it. Need to identify my trigger foods. Not eat big meals (5/6 small ones throughout the day). Bad foods include - caffine, alcohol, chocolate, fatty foods, dairy, sometimes wheat (although I think I'm ok there). Need to eat a high fibre low fat diet from now on, which is very healthy so I will crack on!!

Was 152.8 before TOTM but no weighing until Friday now!

Hi- I am going to quit being a wallflower and join in more often :)

I would also like to have warmer weather- it is raining and gross today and we haven't had many warm days... I am trying to train for a 10k at the end of this month, and I really hate running for a long period of time on the treadmill...

Sorry for all of those in humid climates, that makes it hard to run... I could also use some humidity as it is really dry... maybe send some here and you will be ok there?

Congrats Olivia on the skirt- it is so fun to find things fitting.... (and the tucked in shirt thing might not have looked great, but I was just happy that the shirt fit under the waistband- lol :))

ok the lasagna- it was layered baked zucchini in strips with ground turkey and tomato sauce in the middle...... not real lasagna, but it was good- I am having leftovers for lunch :)

I also like spaghetti squash... this is making me hungry

Original Post by mich0304:

 

Anyone have any healthy treat ideas that I could bring in to share with the office?    Perhaps I can start a new trend.

 I love these and you can put pretty much whatever you want as far as dried fruit- even have done chocolate chips or stirred in some peanut butter...

brown rice syrup can be substituted with honey or light corn syrup or both (tried them all and they all work :))

I guess i should also give credit to the source : Shape magazine...

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and spritz foil with vegetable-oil spray. Set aside.

   

• In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, sesame seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

   

• In another bowl, stir together rice syrup, oil, and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine. Mix in dried fruits and slivered almonds.

   

• Spread batter into the prepared pan, evening it out as much as possible with a rubber spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until lightly browned and firm to the touch in the center. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before inverting onto a cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut into quarters, then cut each quarter into three bars. These keep for several days, stored in an airtight container.

ha- now you won't be able to get me off of here

zuke length wise and we put grated Parmesan once it was served..

Yes, please share recipes!!! I run out of ideas.....

Thanks for the idea thinthought!  I like that it is quick to do too!

Olivia- just treats to bring in too be nice.  I actually I feel way behind because I haven't been bringing anything to share since I don't want to bring junk! 

Stephie - I also have IBS, and have found small meals are great.  For me some other main things are no acidy fruit for breakfast, nothing fried, and going easy on dairy.  Caffeine doesn't seem to bother me too much.  I hope you find the best mix for you!  My BF says that I can't eat anything interesting or flavorful, but I feel like I have a wide range of 'safe' options!

I feel like I've been stuck for a month!

took my daughter to the dr. today. While there I figured I'd ask his opinion on how to make the weight start coming off again. First thing he said was "want to try Meridia?". . . Disapointing. He was a good doc. Delivered 2 of my kids. Maybe thats why. Maybe he sees me still pregnant. I dunno.

Hello, I'm at a healthy BMI. I have 13ish lbs to my goal.

I said no. I figured you ladies would be far more helpful.

I run for 50 minutes 3X a week. Use my elliptical for 30-60 minute 2 or 3X. and walk for atleast 30 minutes( pretty slow but with my 4 year old on my shoulders) with the kids a day.

Calories are good. Deficit atleast 400, Usually more.

I didn't get dehydrated from my run today but it wasn't very warm either.

Sorry post is scattered just like my brain right now

I just want to admit

I AM AN ADDICT!  I love the inspiration and the personalities, and knowing I am not stuck in the battle alone.  I am so glad for each of you who are not ashamed to stand and say.   I am addicted!

I started out at around 149, and I am down to 139.  I think I am losing more inches than pounds which is totally fine by me, any progress is still progress.

Hey, thanks for the helathy ideas!

I am still at 148.  I did realllly good on Sun-Tues and then some major things came up at work and I totaly stress ate the last 2 days.  It was just disappointing because I thought I had moved beyond that, but I guess sometimes the right trigger comes along....

Anyways, good luck to the rest of you weighing in!

good morning!!

weighing in at 139 this morning. Up 1lb from last week but I don't mind. I think my body is trying to tell me something.. as in, I'm good at 140-ish :) my feelings wouldn't be hurt if I got to 135 one day :)

but, next week I'm increasing my weights and my calories (to 1600) so we'll see what happens :)