Originally Posted By mickeymeg On another note - Muffins make me mad ! They look all healthy and delicious with their bran and fruit and pumpkin and nuts and seeds and all manner of healthy good stuff, then you look closely at the fat content (or weight watchers point value if you are like me) and they are super super high. Good grief.
Originally Posted By smedley Yeah muffins are sneaky!!! I have been a bit bad over the weekend but I am back on the wagon now
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan sounds like everyone is staying busy Amazed, wish I was in DL.... Smedley, Wow you got alot of info about your knee. I have not been on here long so I was not aware you had a knee problem. I have an old ankle injury that causes me pain and it is so frusterating. I could run a mile and be fine but get out of the car wrong and be limpig the rest of the day? I hope the insoles work I agree muffins are EVIL, evil I tell you. I was just looking at those last night and the cupcakes have less caloreies? I have given up all manner of baked goods, quite depressing though as I love them all, probably my weakness. I was trying to figure out if I could make a healthy donut but really you cant....it has to be fried in oil to taste like a donut otherwise it is just bread Good news I am finally seeing results after 1 and a half months of exercize. I have lost 11 lbs and 5 inches off my waist. Using Calorie count ap for iphone and trying to stay under 1200 calories a day is helping. Trying to work up the nerve to have my bloodwork done as my cholesterol has been high in the past. I will do it before the end of the year since my deductable has been met
Originally Posted By mickeymeg I love fall baking and I refuse to give it up for good. I found a yummy pumpkin muffin recipe for 3 points a muffin and a pumpkin oatmeal cookie for 1 point each. Let me know if you want me to post them. Anyone else have any other good low fat recipes to share ?
Originally Posted By iamsally Oh muffins......sigh............. I used to buy them in Hawaii. A peaches and cream was my favorite. I about had a coronary the first time I checked the fat and calories. We started sharing them after that. Now, when I make, them I use the mini muffin pans. As long as I am on track I can do fine on those. Will let you all know how these two weeks of vacation have fared. Will be going home Thursday.
Originally Posted By smedley Ahhh another day of discoveries. Had my first session with the personal trainer. He took measurements and weighed, checked body fat and hydration before we started the exercise part (which I really enjoyed, it was tough, but I feel like I achieved ) Anyways, the bad news is I am 45% body fat!!! OMG and after losing all the weight too, my hydration is also poor, but apparently that's not due to not drinking enough, we all know I drink water like it's going out of fashion, but because the fat blocks the water absorption *sigh* Anyway the exercise is going to sort the problem out, teamed with the eating right. Plan is to fix the knee up for skiing in January and work on the body fat as well as that. It all sits round my stomach and waist (I could have tld him that without a tape measure lmao) and he tells me that by the time I go skiing we're going to have knocked 5 inches of my stomach and 4 inches off my waist. I can't even remember the last time my waist was that small, I can't wait
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I tweaked the Trader Joes pumpkin muffin mix by using egg whites and adding ground flaxseed. I'm thinking that making my own with pumpkin and maybe applesauce instead of oil would be even better. I love Starbucks muffin bread and knew I'd want a pumpkin muffin in DLR so bringing my own helped The mini muffin pans are a great idea iamsally! My mom is in the hospital, she is 86 with heart and breathing problems and was overmedicated. She is being monitored and is where she needs to be. I'm just mentioning this because I did GREAT yesterday! Brought my water, sandwich and some almonds and was not tempted by the hospital snack machines I didn't stress eat! Dinner we did get Wendys but I the "tweaked" the chili salad and feel good about that.
Originally Posted By smedley Way to go amazed, and much love to your mom hopefully she is out of there and feeling better soon
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan Amazed I would like to try to make a pumpkin bread or muffins, do you have a recipe? I have never tried the applesauce instead of oil so would like to do that. Is it straight across the same amounts per recipe or do you have to tweak it? I usually make pumpkin pie but just thinking pie crust is definately not something I can eat right now Smedley, I had no idea fat blocked water absorption... I drink water like crazy and on my last dr apt they said I was dehydrated (mildly) and I couldnt understand how I could possibly drink more water with out staying near the bathroom all day. Good to know.
Originally Posted By smedley Yup this technical stuff really is amazing right Oredisneyfan? I was surprised at being dehydrated given I drink around 2-3 litres of water a day. I am pleased to report I seem to have hit the zone again, I know I said I thought working with the trainer would do it for me, but it's nice to know it has! Fingers crossed eating right and working with the trainer twice a week will mean I see good results soon!
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan Sooo do we just have to drink more water until we lose the weight and as we lose it will even out? I just thought I had developed an over active bladder so this is good news. Hope you get quick results with the trainer Smedley, I have been doing pretty good on the exercise but keeing to my 1200 calorie s has been a bit of a challenge since my daughter's basketball season has started. Gone for games pretty much all day every Saturday. Planning is key but I am getting tired of almonds and hard boiled eggs
Originally Posted By smedley I can see that almonds and hard boiled eggs would get dull How about some low fat cheese spread triangles and crackers with raw veggies as an alternative? Yes we keep drinking more water and as the fat % drops then the hydration will improve.
Originally Posted By iamsally When I use applesauce in my baked goods I substitute half the fat. That makes stuff come out really moist and keeps a nice texture. Sounds like you are rolling right along Smed. Interesting about the fat and hydration. I have always had too much fat for my size. Trip report is not bad. I was 134 this morning which is just up a little. That is normal vacation water that will be gone in a day or two. I was worried it might be more cuz I was not very careful and did not exercise enough. The zoo and Leavonworth helped with all the walking. Back to the grind of getting into the 120's.
Originally Posted By smedley Way to go iamsally, I think being able to maintain like that over a trip is awesome Well I am all the way in the zone and feeling fine, and very motivated. Down a couple of lbs since Thursday, and happy about it. Nightshifts weekend, hoping (work permitting) to get down the gym tonight, well 4.30am, to do a bit of a workout. Next session with the trainer is Tuesday afternoon at 3, then I have another on Thursday at 2 Hopefully those results will start to show soon too. We will do body fat and measurements again in 3 weeks, I am looking forward to it
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I did pretty well last week considering I spent most of my time in a Hospital waiting for someone to show up to do something for my mom. So frustrating but I didn't turn to food I went to the nutritionist today and she is pleased with me AND I've lost 4 lbs since I saw her a month ago ore, I'm not much of a baker anymore. If I was going to make muffins with applesauce I'd google for a recipe iamsally, that is a GREAT idea to use 1/2, makes sense. Whoo hoooooo for smeds for being in the zone! Keep up the good work everyone We can do this.
Originally Posted By smedley Way to go amazed! 4lbs is great! Still in the zone and feeling good, should be working with the trainer this afternoon but he is sick, so planning on switching the Wii on and doing a session on the EA Active and maybe some kettlebell swinging too.. Currently taking a break from cleaning the bathroom as I managed to slice my finger open lol Onwards and downwards all!
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan thanks Amazed and Iamsally, I will try the 1/2 oil for applesauce. My friend uses choc chips in her pumpkin muffins am wondering if I use dark choc chips if it would be good. My 16 year old is really trying to eat healthy with me so very excited about finding some new recipes. Will let you all know how these muffins turn out. hoping I can find a WW resipe that will give me calorie info as well. I have been running on my treadmill as the weather has suddenly changed to winter up here, snow on the hills and all. Not as bad as I remember I actually look forward to it. I think weight wise I have been at a plateaue for the past week or two, but hoping to see results soon
Originally Posted By mickeymeg I made it back to pre Thanksgiving weight. Good grief, I step forward and then 2 back. At least I think I am still going in the right direction overall. Then I made Brownies yesterday, but they are filled with Beets and wheat germ so that makes them better right ? For anyone on WW have a look at these blogs for recipe ideas. <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/" target="_blank">http://www.skinnytaste.com/</a> <a href="http://pointlessmeals.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://pointlessmeals.blogspot.com</a> I use them quite often and have found some great ideas. Right now I am loving the pumpkin recipes on skinnytaste. I highly recommend the pumpkin crepes or latte. Yum
Originally Posted By smedley Did another training session on Thursday, oh my word did he make me work hard! Had visitors Thu/Fri but managed to do well with the food thing, walked for 5/6 hours Friday afternoon at a ski show, and then went to the gym during my lunch break at work yesterday. rest day today and I work with the trainer again tomorrow. So just 2 meals out which I allowed for, and lots of exercise, yay me!!
