Hungry Girl

so i just came across the hungry girl blog, and im so excited. i had to share. im sure the ww veterans already knew about this blog but if you didnt its pretty neat. the blogger lists different great finds with a description and points plus value. be sure to check this out before you head to the grocery store. i found it very helpful. im going to explore it more tomorrow. i noticed it from the recent ww email on the right hand column.

Good luck today everyone!

Over 60

Finally, after several monthsof flirting with close to a 60 pound loss, I made it over the hump! Successfully have lost 62.8 pounds using this program! My best advice! Do not make justifications for your actions! You are in control of you and no one else can do it for you! Started day off with a 5 mile run outside.....yes.....outside! I am amazed at myself!

PointsPlus Values

I am going to use this particular post for PPV of things we eat. Instead of adding a new post I will just add to this one as I think of things that you all may enjoy.

Oscar Mayer Center Cut Bacon: 3 strips = 2 points. Sodium and cholesterol are not bad either.

First "Official" Day on "The Journey"

I've been following my own version of weight loss efforts for the past several days.  Making a decision to abstain from sweets, desserts, cookies & candies for Lent will certainly help and give me a spiritual lift as well.  Today I will start following WW via the online program.   


I know that the key to successful weight loss is a combination of eating the right foods, portion control, and exercise.  I'm most always successful on the first two, rarely successful on the last.  But I will give it my very best effort.  


Something that will motivate me is the vision of my roly-poly chubby-cheeked, absolutely ROUND image of myself that I encountered yesterday.  Like most of us weight-challenged people, I avoid mirrors from the neck down.  So it was a shock to my system when I saw the whole package yesterday when sitting for a new photo for my business card.  OMG, where the heck did I go?  


I was listening to an audio the other day talking about a time when Michelangelo was asked why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David. Michaelangelo replied, “There is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.”  


I choose from this day forward to see the healthy me, to set the "angel" in me free.


Weight loss since Monday  2.2 pounds.


Love ya,


Deb

Potential Setback????

I weigh, at home, only once a week.  Thursday is my weigh in day.  Today, I got on our trusty WW scale armed with pen and paper ready to record my weight, BMI, fat content, H2O content etc.  Ughhhh!  I gained this week.  After a thorough examination of my week to date, the biggest difference from previous weeks was the amount of time and intensity I spent on the treadmill and with the weights. 

Memo to Bill..............Look dummie, you can not expect weight loss without putting in the time with weights and treadmill!  The sad part is that I know my metabolism needs a jolt every morning and the most succesful way, for me, is any combination of aerobic/strength workouts.  I let myself be fooled to think otherwise.  Sure enough, the day got away for me without any workout.  So, tomorrow I am going to try and make up for some of my missed training sessions and although doing so most likely won't be refelected in the 'offical' WW weigh in on Saturday morning, I am sure that I will feel better about myself and back in control.

Bill

Thursday

So here are a few quicky recipes that we both love:

Fluff - 3 points per serving
One 8oz container Fat Free Cool Whip
One small sugar free/fat free banana pudding (experiment with other flavors you like)
One 20oz can of crushed pineapple (well drained)

Mix all together and divide into four dishes
We used fresh strawberries the other day and it was even better.

Potato Wedges - 2 points for 4 ounces
8 oz of potatoes - cut into wedges
Toss with EVOO, rosemary, thyme, basil, salt and pepper.
Bake at 425 for 30 minutes or until desired crispiness

That's my sharing for today.

I did have a chicken taco salad today from Taco Hell (20 points), counted them from my 49 weekly points and don't feel quilty about it. Had to stop that damn craving. Haven't had Taco Bell since I started WW in October.

Tuesday Dinner

Tonight's dinner: Pork Chops baked with marinara sauce and side of pasta and vegetable. I am cooking, for the first time asparagus. Found a recipe to roast it in the oven with EVOO then top with parmesan cheese. The asparaus is 2 points because of the parmesan.

Deb is Joining the Orth Family Journey

I think this is a great idea and good way to have accountability and support.  I love each and every one of you and I am excited about our shared journey to a healthier life.


Love,


Deb

Permissions

OKAY, I think I figured it out. Leanne, Deb and Chris you need to check your junk mail for an email from Bill and follow the link to establish yourself as a contributor. That means you can then sign in to the blog and post. From the tool bar at the top of the page (after you sign in), click on view blog, then at the top new post. This is my first attempt as a contributor so hopefully it worked. Later gater's

Posting

In case you tried or were confused about postings, Dad and I are set up as contributors, everyone else as followers. What this means is that only Dad and I can start a post. Once a post had been made by us then anyone can comment on it. Mom has the site permissions and therefore can adjust the contributor and follower "label.". Best of luck to everyone in the upcoming week!

A Begining!

I have been waging a battle against weight gain and a ever expanding amount of 'belly' fat ever since I quit smoking, the first time, over 40 years ago.  I had  been out of the active duty Marine Corps for about a year and began experiencing a slight weight gain accompanied by the strangest thing.  My chest was beginning to fall!  Rather than address the problem, I deluded myself into thinking that I could reverse this trend whenever I decided to watch my eating, drinking and non-exercising habits anytime I wanted to do so.  After all, I was a 24 year old guy in the prime of my life and was still self confident or, if you will, cocky enough to believe I was never going to be one of those "old" guys with a huge pot belly always tugging up his trousers.  So much for that fantasy!  As the years went by and my weight went up along with my  manly physique starting to head south  of the border, I must have tried- and failed - to loose weight and get back in shape at least a zillion times.  Ok, maybe a zillion is a bit of an exaggeration.  50 is more likely the real number of times that I went on and off nutrition based, fad, and ultra extreme diets.

In 2009 I had my first heart attack and angioplasty.  Two stents were placed in one of my major arteries and I resolved to change my lifestyle of limited exercise and irresponsible eating and get healthy so I could be around to see my five grandchildren grow into adulthood.  Some 15 months or so later,  I experienced another heart attack and became the not so proud recipient of three more stents.  I guess I kinda forgot how bad I felt during heart attack number one!  Must be a little slow on the up take.  Don't you think???

So this past December I took the unheard of plunge, at least from my perspective, and went to a Weight Watchers Meeting with my wife, Sara and daughter Chris.  How desperate was this!!!!  13 weeks later, I have shed 28 pounds and my belly is starting to head back to my chest where it belongs!  Another 20 pound loss will qualify me for lifetime Weight Watchers meeting status and enable me to save about $40 bucks a month in dues.  In this economy, $40 is a really big deal!  Chris, Sara, and myself have been joined in the Weight Watchers program by son Joe and his really significant other Leanne.

Having family embark on our goal of achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle has both inspired and motivated me to succeed.  I will be tracking our progress on a weekly basis on this blog and will be sharing thoughts and ideas on how to incorporate our program into our daily lives.  It is my hope that our five members will grow and that there will be much dialogue for all to enjoy.

Bill.

Here we go!

Okay, I have set up the blog, now it is up to Bill to keep it rolling.