WoW! We had some dedicated ladies and I'm impressed with how close the scores were at the end. I could tell that it might have been a little bit of a struggle the last week or 2 but those that finished strong are feeling really good about themselves right now! So, for our winners....
Brooke and Amy with 6385.
Celeste and Jodie had 6321.
Talk about very close! Congratulations ladies on a great 8 weeks. We now need to decide on our celebration party! Email me your ideas and we'll get together soon.
We won't be doing the Great in 8 over the summer. It just gets hard to keep track of things over the busy summer months. We'll get this going again in the fall if anyone is interested in doing it. Just let me know and I'll email you sometime in September to let you know what the plans are. Have a great summer ladies and show off those bodies! You all look FABULOUS!!
PS- if you find any great recipes for summertime parties that you'd like to share, email them to me and I'll post them on the blog. I'm sure others would love to have great, healthy ideas for the summer!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Weeks 7 & 8
I apologize for my slacking in keeping this blog up to date! I've been a little on the selfish side and just taken time to spend with my kiddos the last few weeks.
Here are week 7 & 8 calendars:
Week 7
2 weeks to go!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – Take some time today and give 10 minutes of your time to each person in your family. Just talk to them, one-on-one, without interruptions.
Tuesday – Take a blanket and your kids outside and spend time looking up at the clouds with your kids.
Wednesday – Share what we are doing with someone new. Maybe they will get excited & want to start their own group!
Thursday – Invite a few friends over for lunch. All of you bring something healthy to share with each other. (remember to share the recipes)
Friday – Do you talk positively to yourself? Give yourself 15 compliments today. You ARE looking pretty HOT now!! (positive self talk is very helpful. You only get what you think/talk about. Say to yourself, “My body is skinny” or “I'm so good at eating right and losing weight”. It will make a difference!
Saturday – Write a thank you card to all of your family members and give it to them on Mother's Day. Let your kids and hubby know what is so special about themselves.
Sunday – Call your Mom and wish her Happy Mother's Day. Call another Mom that could use a good lift for the day and let them know they are awesome and why. (Give yourself an extra 5 points for each Mom you call!)
***For everyday you get yourself ready (hair done nice, makeup if you wear it) this week, give yourself an extra 3 points for each day! You will feel more confident the days you pretty yourself up. Even if you never leave your house. (Your husband will love to see you all dressed up too).
Week 8
This is it! Finish STRONG!!!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – If you kissed your husband today before kids left for school, give yourself an extra 5 points! Give yourself an extra 5 points each day you kiss your husband with thoughtfulness, not just to kiss him. Make it a surprising kiss!
Tuesday – Help one or all of your kids set a goal. Explain to them why goals are important in their lives.
Wednesday – Take the kids to the park! Swing with them, take a lunch/dinner and just have fun with them.
Thursday – Read an article from the Ensign or other church magazine
Friday – Call your husband during lunch and say hello. Let him know you were thinking of him. Go out to lunch with him (or take lunch to him) if you'd like!
Saturday – Inivite a couple to come with you to the date night! For each person you call to come, give yourself 2 points.
Sunday – Record any experiences you've had in the last 8 weeks in your journal. You are amazing and did something good for yourself (your family benefited from this too!)
***Remember to weigh or measure yourself at the end of this week! Get all of your points in as soon as possible next week so we can announce the winners!
Here are week 7 & 8 calendars:
Week 7
2 weeks to go!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – Take some time today and give 10 minutes of your time to each person in your family. Just talk to them, one-on-one, without interruptions.
Tuesday – Take a blanket and your kids outside and spend time looking up at the clouds with your kids.
Wednesday – Share what we are doing with someone new. Maybe they will get excited & want to start their own group!
Thursday – Invite a few friends over for lunch. All of you bring something healthy to share with each other. (remember to share the recipes)
Friday – Do you talk positively to yourself? Give yourself 15 compliments today. You ARE looking pretty HOT now!! (positive self talk is very helpful. You only get what you think/talk about. Say to yourself, “My body is skinny” or “I'm so good at eating right and losing weight”. It will make a difference!
Saturday – Write a thank you card to all of your family members and give it to them on Mother's Day. Let your kids and hubby know what is so special about themselves.
Sunday – Call your Mom and wish her Happy Mother's Day. Call another Mom that could use a good lift for the day and let them know they are awesome and why. (Give yourself an extra 5 points for each Mom you call!)
***For everyday you get yourself ready (hair done nice, makeup if you wear it) this week, give yourself an extra 3 points for each day! You will feel more confident the days you pretty yourself up. Even if you never leave your house. (Your husband will love to see you all dressed up too).
Week 8
This is it! Finish STRONG!!!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – If you kissed your husband today before kids left for school, give yourself an extra 5 points! Give yourself an extra 5 points each day you kiss your husband with thoughtfulness, not just to kiss him. Make it a surprising kiss!
Tuesday – Help one or all of your kids set a goal. Explain to them why goals are important in their lives.
Wednesday – Take the kids to the park! Swing with them, take a lunch/dinner and just have fun with them.
Thursday – Read an article from the Ensign or other church magazine
Friday – Call your husband during lunch and say hello. Let him know you were thinking of him. Go out to lunch with him (or take lunch to him) if you'd like!
Saturday – Inivite a couple to come with you to the date night! For each person you call to come, give yourself 2 points.
Sunday – Record any experiences you've had in the last 8 weeks in your journal. You are amazing and did something good for yourself (your family benefited from this too!)
***Remember to weigh or measure yourself at the end of this week! Get all of your points in as soon as possible next week so we can announce the winners!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Better late than never, right?
I almost forgot to post this. Sorry.
Week 6
We are so close! WooHoo!!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – Clean a window or mirror that needs a good makeover!
Tuesday – Read a talk from April Conference and journal your feelings on what you read.
Wednesday – Find something in your kitchen to clean. Pantry, fridge (under or inside)
under/inside the stove, microwave, fronts of cupboards!
Thursday – Pick one thing you would like to improve on and write it down. If it has to do with a food habit and you improve on that habit for 1 week (like having no pop for one week) then give your self an extra 5 points.
Friday – Grill something healthy for dinner. Maybe invite some neighbors over to enjoy it with you.
Saturday – Go to the park and play. Get on the swings and show your kids
you know how to have fun!
Sunday – Rent the movie Fireproof and watch it with your spouse. If you've already seen Fireproof, get the movie 'Facing the Giants'. Your whole family would love either of these movies. Give yourself an extra 10 points for this calendar item.
***Plan a date with your husband this week and you can have a free night (no minus points for the date).
Take a minute and write down a goal you'd like to accomplish for the last 3 weeks
of Great in 8. You can give yourself 5 extra points this week if you write it down and put it up somewhere you will see it. You get 15 extra points at the end of the 8 weeks if you accomplish your goal! Good luck!
Week 6
We are so close! WooHoo!!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – Clean a window or mirror that needs a good makeover!
Tuesday – Read a talk from April Conference and journal your feelings on what you read.
Wednesday – Find something in your kitchen to clean. Pantry, fridge (under or inside)
under/inside the stove, microwave, fronts of cupboards!
Thursday – Pick one thing you would like to improve on and write it down. If it has to do with a food habit and you improve on that habit for 1 week (like having no pop for one week) then give your self an extra 5 points.
Friday – Grill something healthy for dinner. Maybe invite some neighbors over to enjoy it with you.
Saturday – Go to the park and play. Get on the swings and show your kids
you know how to have fun!
Sunday – Rent the movie Fireproof and watch it with your spouse. If you've already seen Fireproof, get the movie 'Facing the Giants'. Your whole family would love either of these movies. Give yourself an extra 10 points for this calendar item.
***Plan a date with your husband this week and you can have a free night (no minus points for the date).
Take a minute and write down a goal you'd like to accomplish for the last 3 weeks
of Great in 8. You can give yourself 5 extra points this week if you write it down and put it up somewhere you will see it. You get 15 extra points at the end of the 8 weeks if you accomplish your goal! Good luck!
And the winners are...
Our winners for Week 5 are...
Kiersten and Amy with 822 points. A close 2nd place were Jodie and Celeste with 820 points!
That could make the end results a little fun!!!
We're getting close to the end. Are you going to finish strong? What are your excuses for not doing what you know you should be doing? Make a list of them and through them in the garbage. You don't deserve those excuses!!!
I've been catching myself lately saying things that aren't helping me out in the realm of things. I catch myself saying things like, "I hate how fat my hips and thighs are", I wish my arms weren't so flabby", "It takes forever to lose as much as I want to lose", "I'm FAT!!!"
I'm sure that none of you ever say things like that, right? Watch what you say to yourself. I've had to write on my bathroom mirror different positive sayings for me to run through my brain so that I won't repeat all of those negative thoughts. The more I repeat the positive thoughts, the more I start to believe those thoughts and avoid thinking the negative ones. It wouldn't hurt for us all to give this a shot for the next 2 1/2 weeks. It wouldn't hurt anyone. They're just words. Or are they? Try it for the next few weeks and see how it turns out for you.
You are all amazing! Keep going. You'll improve if you just stick to it.
Kiersten and Amy with 822 points. A close 2nd place were Jodie and Celeste with 820 points!
That could make the end results a little fun!!!
We're getting close to the end. Are you going to finish strong? What are your excuses for not doing what you know you should be doing? Make a list of them and through them in the garbage. You don't deserve those excuses!!!
I've been catching myself lately saying things that aren't helping me out in the realm of things. I catch myself saying things like, "I hate how fat my hips and thighs are", I wish my arms weren't so flabby", "It takes forever to lose as much as I want to lose", "I'm FAT!!!"
I'm sure that none of you ever say things like that, right? Watch what you say to yourself. I've had to write on my bathroom mirror different positive sayings for me to run through my brain so that I won't repeat all of those negative thoughts. The more I repeat the positive thoughts, the more I start to believe those thoughts and avoid thinking the negative ones. It wouldn't hurt for us all to give this a shot for the next 2 1/2 weeks. It wouldn't hurt anyone. They're just words. Or are they? Try it for the next few weeks and see how it turns out for you.
You are all amazing! Keep going. You'll improve if you just stick to it.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Food for Thought
I get an weekly email from LDS Living and there was an very good article they had with the email. If you have a minute, it's a good little read. I know that we are working hard to improve ourselves and if you are anything like me, you want everyone else around you to change and get better too. The problem is, we can't change anyone but ourselves. When our attitudes change and the way we think change, others will catch on to our way of thinking. So, I thought I'd share this little article with you. Hope you enjoy it!
http://www.ldslivingmagazine.com/articles/show/1920
Hope all of you are hanging in there! I've heard from a handful of you and you are doing great. You might not be getting the top points but you are improving. Even if it's only a little bit! I'm so proud of you for putting forth the effort. Whether it's great of small! You are TERRIFIC!!
http://www.ldslivingmagazine.com/articles/show/1920
Hope all of you are hanging in there! I've heard from a handful of you and you are doing great. You might not be getting the top points but you are improving. Even if it's only a little bit! I'm so proud of you for putting forth the effort. Whether it's great of small! You are TERRIFIC!!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Week 5 Calendar
Week 5
You're looking GREAT!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – What's your favorite scripture? Email me your favorite or a couple of your favorite scripture verses.
Tuesday – Make a phone call to a friend you haven't talked to in awhile.
Wednesday – Write down 10 things you love and admire about your husband. Share those things with him in a creative way. (Extra 2 points if you write
down more than 25 things)
Thursday – Sit and meditate about how beautiful you are for 5 minutes.
Lock yourself in a closet if necessary!
Friday – It helps you feel better sometimes to have a clean vehicle. Go wash your vehicle and vacuum it out. (You might just get a better view of your future!)
Saturday – Make a meal during the day special for everyone in your family- not just your spouse. (Candles, fancy place settings, etc.)
Sunday – Write a letter/card to someone you live close to. Any type of letter would be ok. Thank you, get better, congrats, thinking of you. Make sure you mail it on Monday!
***For extra points this week: If you emailed you points before 8 PM on Monday, you get an extra 5 points for week 5. Give yourself an extra 2 points each day for eating a green salad with dinner (that's 2 points with each dinner- total of 14 EXTRA points!)
For some really good extra points, read one of the books that are listed on the blog. Give yourself an extra 20 points for any of the books you read. If you read Love & Respect, you can have 30 points. If your spouse reads any of the books along with you, you get an extra 10 points for the books he reads.
You're looking GREAT!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – What's your favorite scripture? Email me your favorite or a couple of your favorite scripture verses.
Tuesday – Make a phone call to a friend you haven't talked to in awhile.
Wednesday – Write down 10 things you love and admire about your husband. Share those things with him in a creative way. (Extra 2 points if you write
down more than 25 things)
Thursday – Sit and meditate about how beautiful you are for 5 minutes.
Lock yourself in a closet if necessary!
Friday – It helps you feel better sometimes to have a clean vehicle. Go wash your vehicle and vacuum it out. (You might just get a better view of your future!)
Saturday – Make a meal during the day special for everyone in your family- not just your spouse. (Candles, fancy place settings, etc.)
Sunday – Write a letter/card to someone you live close to. Any type of letter would be ok. Thank you, get better, congrats, thinking of you. Make sure you mail it on Monday!
***For extra points this week: If you emailed you points before 8 PM on Monday, you get an extra 5 points for week 5. Give yourself an extra 2 points each day for eating a green salad with dinner (that's 2 points with each dinner- total of 14 EXTRA points!)
For some really good extra points, read one of the books that are listed on the blog. Give yourself an extra 20 points for any of the books you read. If you read Love & Respect, you can have 30 points. If your spouse reads any of the books along with you, you get an extra 10 points for the books he reads.
Week 3 & 4 Winners
OK! I'm not doing so good lately! I didn't post the winners from last week. I won't even give you my excuses for not posting.
Week 3 Winners were...
Amy & Brooke with 894!
They pretty much kick butt!
Week 4 Winners are...
Jodie & Celeste with 777 points.
I noticed that everyone had lower points this past week! It must be that crazy weather we dealt with. I think I'm going to have to start getting tough on everyone. This slacking on our Great in 8 just will not do! Tighten up your belts and lets see if we can all get over 390 points. Maybe we should all shoot for 400 points or higher! For those that don't get over the 400 points, we'll take points away. If you get over 400 points, we'll add bonus points. Maybe I won't be that tough but hey, you never know what I'll do. It is Spring and the sun is shining. No excuses to not be out running around with your kids, take a jog or just take a walk and soak up some sun. If you're tempted to eat that candy bar or Diet pop, DON'T!!! Go outside and do something fun. Plant something, wash your vehicle, go to a nursery and look at all the flowers/trees. Just get out and live your life. Don't sit around your house wishing you could be 10 lbs skinnier. It ain't going to happen sweetie! Even if you don't feel like exercising, do it anyway! We want to be GREAT and we only have 3 1/2 weeks left to make ourselves GREAT!!!! That isn't very long if you think about it. Make the decision and get serious! Don't deprive yourself. Just don't overindulge in the good things in life.
Ok, that's good for now. I'll probably email you soon and make sure you're out and about and doing what you are suppose to do! If you're already doing what you should do, get on the phone and visit with someone else that's doing this. They might need some motivation!
Week 3 Winners were...
Amy & Brooke with 894!
They pretty much kick butt!
Week 4 Winners are...
Jodie & Celeste with 777 points.
I noticed that everyone had lower points this past week! It must be that crazy weather we dealt with. I think I'm going to have to start getting tough on everyone. This slacking on our Great in 8 just will not do! Tighten up your belts and lets see if we can all get over 390 points. Maybe we should all shoot for 400 points or higher! For those that don't get over the 400 points, we'll take points away. If you get over 400 points, we'll add bonus points. Maybe I won't be that tough but hey, you never know what I'll do. It is Spring and the sun is shining. No excuses to not be out running around with your kids, take a jog or just take a walk and soak up some sun. If you're tempted to eat that candy bar or Diet pop, DON'T!!! Go outside and do something fun. Plant something, wash your vehicle, go to a nursery and look at all the flowers/trees. Just get out and live your life. Don't sit around your house wishing you could be 10 lbs skinnier. It ain't going to happen sweetie! Even if you don't feel like exercising, do it anyway! We want to be GREAT and we only have 3 1/2 weeks left to make ourselves GREAT!!!! That isn't very long if you think about it. Make the decision and get serious! Don't deprive yourself. Just don't overindulge in the good things in life.
Ok, that's good for now. I'll probably email you soon and make sure you're out and about and doing what you are suppose to do! If you're already doing what you should do, get on the phone and visit with someone else that's doing this. They might need some motivation!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Calendar for Week 4
We're almost to the halfway point!
Keep going ladies!!!!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – Teach your kids a new song (maybe one from when you where younger). Make up some fun actions to do with it.
Tuesday – Make a bouquet of flowers and give them to somebody. Enlist
the help of your kids.
Wednesday – Find a new recipe to use for your dinner tonight.
Experiment with some new ingredients. Try grilling your dinner tonight.
Thursday – Go for a walk with your kids or play an outside game with your kids (two square, jump rope, tetherball).
Friday – Read D&C 89. Notice what the blessings are that are given in verses 18-21. It should make you smile all day long!
Saturday – Give 10 compliments away today. Give yourself an extra 2 points if
you give more than 20 compliments and they aren't all to the
same person.
Sunday – Write in your journal any thoughts about the past 4 weeks. You've made it half way and you are feeling sooooo good.
***
Take time each day to fill out your tracking sheet. You'll be more successful if you are
keeping track daily and you'll be more aware of where you need to improve.
Keep going ladies!!!!
Each daily item is worth 1 point.
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday – Teach your kids a new song (maybe one from when you where younger). Make up some fun actions to do with it.
Tuesday – Make a bouquet of flowers and give them to somebody. Enlist
the help of your kids.
Wednesday – Find a new recipe to use for your dinner tonight.
Experiment with some new ingredients. Try grilling your dinner tonight.
Thursday – Go for a walk with your kids or play an outside game with your kids (two square, jump rope, tetherball).
Friday – Read D&C 89. Notice what the blessings are that are given in verses 18-21. It should make you smile all day long!
Saturday – Give 10 compliments away today. Give yourself an extra 2 points if
you give more than 20 compliments and they aren't all to the
same person.
Sunday – Write in your journal any thoughts about the past 4 weeks. You've made it half way and you are feeling sooooo good.
***
Take time each day to fill out your tracking sheet. You'll be more successful if you are
keeping track daily and you'll be more aware of where you need to improve.
The Good & the Bad
Good Food List
Try to choose the majority of your foods from this list. You get one point for every
good food choice you eat each day – up to 10 points per day. Veggies add 10 extra points.
Oatmeal (old fashioned is the most nutritious, but you can also use plain minute oatmeal)
Eggs, egg whites, or eggbeaters
Whole wheat bread
Low sugar, high fiber cereal (4g of fiber or more)
Hot Cereal, All-Bran, cracked wheat
Skim or 1% milk
All fruit
All vegetables corn and peas
Baked potato or sweet potato
Tuna (packed in water)
Chicken
Fish
Pork
Lean Beef
Lean Ham
Lunch meat considered low in fat
Non fat or 1% cottage cheese
String cheese
Yogurt less than 20 grams of carbs
Olive oil
Air popped popcorn or 94% fat free microwave popcorn
Protein bar with less than 15 grams of carbs
Go Lean Kashi
Low sodium soups
Daily Vitamin
RDA calcium supplement (From ages 9 through 18 years, the RDA for calcium is 1300 mg. because this period of growth is a critical time to build a greater bone mass that can help prevent osteoporosis. For adults aged 19 - 50, the RDA is 1000 mg. a day. After age 50, the RDA is 1200 mg)
Beans- kidney, black
Chickpeas
Nuts- almonds, cashew, hazelnuts, macadamia, pecan, peanuts, walnuts
Peanut Butter- limited
Good books to read: Healthy for Life by Ray D. Strand, MD.
French Women Don't Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano
Bad Food List
Subtract 2 points for EACH food you eat a day on this list.
Sugar cereal or low fiber cereal
White bread
White rice
Fried food
Bakery items, such as muffins, cake, or pie
Soda or other drinks with sugar
Regular mayo or regular sour cream
Ice Cream or yogurt with more than 19 grams of carbs per serving
Potato chips, Cheetos, Fritos, Doritos, Cheezits, crackers, ETC. L
Any cookie with sugar
Chocolate candy
Candy
Bagels or donuts
High sugar or high carb bars such as granola bars, Cliff bars, Pop Tarts
Hot dogs
You know your body … put anything else on this list that isn’t good for you!
Example of Good food points for a day:
Breakfast
2 pts. Oatmeal w/milk
1 pt. Whole Wheat toast
1 pt. Vitamin
Snack
1 pt. Cup of Carrots
Lunch
1 pt. (For each veggie) Salad w/veggies on top
1 pt. Scrambled eggs on salad
1 pt. Tuna Fish on salad
Snack
1 pt. Almonds
Dinner
1 pt. Chicken
1 pt. Wild Rice
1 veg. pt Salad
1 veg. pt. Corn
Snack
1 pt. Yogurt
1 pt. Small apple
Good food pts: 10
F&V pts: 10 (even though I ate more than 5 servings of F&V)
You're body will burn more carbs if you eat 6 times a day. Make sure you eat small portions (serving suggestions) and remember you vitamins. It won't hurt your body to eat more than 5 servings of F&V's. More vegetables are better than more fruit. Use the F&V's for your snacks.
Try to choose the majority of your foods from this list. You get one point for every
good food choice you eat each day – up to 10 points per day. Veggies add 10 extra points.
Oatmeal (old fashioned is the most nutritious, but you can also use plain minute oatmeal)
Eggs, egg whites, or eggbeaters
Whole wheat bread
Low sugar, high fiber cereal (4g of fiber or more)
Hot Cereal, All-Bran, cracked wheat
Skim or 1% milk
All fruit
All vegetables corn and peas
Baked potato or sweet potato
Tuna (packed in water)
Chicken
Fish
Pork
Lean Beef
Lean Ham
Lunch meat considered low in fat
Non fat or 1% cottage cheese
String cheese
Yogurt less than 20 grams of carbs
Olive oil
Air popped popcorn or 94% fat free microwave popcorn
Protein bar with less than 15 grams of carbs
Go Lean Kashi
Low sodium soups
Daily Vitamin
RDA calcium supplement (From ages 9 through 18 years, the RDA for calcium is 1300 mg. because this period of growth is a critical time to build a greater bone mass that can help prevent osteoporosis. For adults aged 19 - 50, the RDA is 1000 mg. a day. After age 50, the RDA is 1200 mg)
Beans- kidney, black
Chickpeas
Nuts- almonds, cashew, hazelnuts, macadamia, pecan, peanuts, walnuts
Peanut Butter- limited
Good books to read: Healthy for Life by Ray D. Strand, MD.
French Women Don't Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano
Bad Food List
Subtract 2 points for EACH food you eat a day on this list.
Sugar cereal or low fiber cereal
White bread
White rice
Fried food
Bakery items, such as muffins, cake, or pie
Soda or other drinks with sugar
Regular mayo or regular sour cream
Ice Cream or yogurt with more than 19 grams of carbs per serving
Potato chips, Cheetos, Fritos, Doritos, Cheezits, crackers, ETC. L
Any cookie with sugar
Chocolate candy
Candy
Bagels or donuts
High sugar or high carb bars such as granola bars, Cliff bars, Pop Tarts
Hot dogs
You know your body … put anything else on this list that isn’t good for you!
Example of Good food points for a day:
Breakfast
2 pts. Oatmeal w/milk
1 pt. Whole Wheat toast
1 pt. Vitamin
Snack
1 pt. Cup of Carrots
Lunch
1 pt. (For each veggie) Salad w/veggies on top
1 pt. Scrambled eggs on salad
1 pt. Tuna Fish on salad
Snack
1 pt. Almonds
Dinner
1 pt. Chicken
1 pt. Wild Rice
1 veg. pt Salad
1 veg. pt. Corn
Snack
1 pt. Yogurt
1 pt. Small apple
Good food pts: 10
F&V pts: 10 (even though I ate more than 5 servings of F&V)
You're body will burn more carbs if you eat 6 times a day. Make sure you eat small portions (serving suggestions) and remember you vitamins. It won't hurt your body to eat more than 5 servings of F&V's. More vegetables are better than more fruit. Use the F&V's for your snacks.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
InSAniTy
The definition:
Doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.
So, if you want big results, do something different in a big way! If you want simple, smaller results, just do a little bit something different!
YOU DECIDE!!! (Just thought I'd give you a bit of motivation! I know I have to remind myself daily of this. I want BIG results and so I better get going and do a whole bunch of things different).
PS- This might be a good thing to put up around your house. It goes for all areas of your life.
Doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.
So, if you want big results, do something different in a big way! If you want simple, smaller results, just do a little bit something different!
YOU DECIDE!!! (Just thought I'd give you a bit of motivation! I know I have to remind myself daily of this. I want BIG results and so I better get going and do a whole bunch of things different).
PS- This might be a good thing to put up around your house. It goes for all areas of your life.
Are you up for a challenge?
Hey Pretty Ladies-
I had an idea that I thought would be fun to do with all of you amazing people. This challenge will be available to anyone that wants to do it. If you have a sister, neighbor, mom- anyone you think would be interested, they are welcome to join with us.
All you will need for this challenge is a pedometer and $1 dollar. (The dollar is just to commit yourself to it. There will be a reward for the winner at the end. Keep reading!)
Here’s the scoop. For 2 weeks we will track how many steps we take each day. We will record them (actually, email them to me and I’ll post them on the blog each morning) and the gal with the most points at the end of the challenge gets to go get a pedicure!! After all of the steps we take, we’ll need a good pedicure.
There are a few things though. You can’t count the steps taken while you are exercising. Those are steps you should be taking anyway (and some of you are die hards and you go run 3 miles everyday.) I thought it would be fun to see how many steps we take each day outside of exercising. Do you think you can get 10,000 steps in during 1 day? How about 12,000 or 15,000? That might mean walking to go get your child from school. Getting the mail yourself (and not sending your child to get it). No sitting in front of the computer or tv all day. If you really want to read, do it while in bed after the kids have gone to sleep. Your kids would love to have you out playing with them instead of inside all day long. You’d be surprised how many steps you take while cleaning your house. (I tracked my steps one day while cleaning and was so surprised!!)
So, if you are up for this challenge, email me ASAP and get yourself a pedometer. You can get your $1 to me before Monday morning and that will get you on the challenge list.
I’m thinking this could be something good for some of you! Hope to hear from all of you soon.
I had an idea that I thought would be fun to do with all of you amazing people. This challenge will be available to anyone that wants to do it. If you have a sister, neighbor, mom- anyone you think would be interested, they are welcome to join with us.
All you will need for this challenge is a pedometer and $1 dollar. (The dollar is just to commit yourself to it. There will be a reward for the winner at the end. Keep reading!)
Here’s the scoop. For 2 weeks we will track how many steps we take each day. We will record them (actually, email them to me and I’ll post them on the blog each morning) and the gal with the most points at the end of the challenge gets to go get a pedicure!! After all of the steps we take, we’ll need a good pedicure.
There are a few things though. You can’t count the steps taken while you are exercising. Those are steps you should be taking anyway (and some of you are die hards and you go run 3 miles everyday.) I thought it would be fun to see how many steps we take each day outside of exercising. Do you think you can get 10,000 steps in during 1 day? How about 12,000 or 15,000? That might mean walking to go get your child from school. Getting the mail yourself (and not sending your child to get it). No sitting in front of the computer or tv all day. If you really want to read, do it while in bed after the kids have gone to sleep. Your kids would love to have you out playing with them instead of inside all day long. You’d be surprised how many steps you take while cleaning your house. (I tracked my steps one day while cleaning and was so surprised!!)
So, if you are up for this challenge, email me ASAP and get yourself a pedometer. You can get your $1 to me before Monday morning and that will get you on the challenge list.
I’m thinking this could be something good for some of you! Hope to hear from all of you soon.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Week 2 WINNER
Wow, you ladies are unbelievable!!!!! Our winners for week 2 are:
Amy and Brooke with 888. (They both got 444 points. The most possible for week 2. We have work to do ladies. They are on fire!!!)
2nd place was Susan and Marisa with 852 points. They each had 426 points.
Now we all know what we need to shoot for for this week. We will be doing a little something extra with next weeks points. Just a little bit of incentive for next week. More info to come later this week. Just get really good at tracking your points and getting good at writing your goals down. That just might help with your points next week!
That's about it for today. I'd love to hear how all of you are doing and how things are going for you and your team mate. For those that didn't email me your points, get with it! You don't want me coming to your house. I'll make you put your running shoes on and run with me. Like for 5 miles!!! :-) I love all of you and think the world of all of you!
Amy and Brooke with 888. (They both got 444 points. The most possible for week 2. We have work to do ladies. They are on fire!!!)
2nd place was Susan and Marisa with 852 points. They each had 426 points.
Now we all know what we need to shoot for for this week. We will be doing a little something extra with next weeks points. Just a little bit of incentive for next week. More info to come later this week. Just get really good at tracking your points and getting good at writing your goals down. That just might help with your points next week!
That's about it for today. I'd love to hear how all of you are doing and how things are going for you and your team mate. For those that didn't email me your points, get with it! You don't want me coming to your house. I'll make you put your running shoes on and run with me. Like for 5 miles!!! :-) I love all of you and think the world of all of you!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Conference Cakes
This is a family tradition that we do for each General Conference. It's the only time of the year that we make these. My mom used to do this every year and now I make them for my family. My kids are excited all morning long as they can smell them baking during the morning session.
3 cups Milk
1 cup Sugar
2 pkg. Yeast (4 Tlbs yeast)
3 Eggs
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Butter/Marg.
8-10 cups Flour
Mix all ingredients until dough is sticky.
Let dough rise until double in size. Roll dough out on flat surface and cut into 3x5 squares. Place on greased pan. Let rise on pan. I poke my finger in the middle of each one and make an indent for the 'belly buttons'. Inside each belly button I put a little brown sugar and melted butter.
Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.
Our family has these every conference Sunday. We whip up real whipping cream and dip the Conference Cakes in the whipping cream and drink Chocolate Milk with them. Not healthy at all so maybe invite some neighbors over to help you eat them. (Thank goodness for a free day!)
3 cups Milk
1 cup Sugar
2 pkg. Yeast (4 Tlbs yeast)
3 Eggs
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Butter/Marg.
8-10 cups Flour
Mix all ingredients until dough is sticky.
Let dough rise until double in size. Roll dough out on flat surface and cut into 3x5 squares. Place on greased pan. Let rise on pan. I poke my finger in the middle of each one and make an indent for the 'belly buttons'. Inside each belly button I put a little brown sugar and melted butter.
Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.
Our family has these every conference Sunday. We whip up real whipping cream and dip the Conference Cakes in the whipping cream and drink Chocolate Milk with them. Not healthy at all so maybe invite some neighbors over to help you eat them. (Thank goodness for a free day!)
Cracked Wheat
I just tried something pretty yummy! I love hot cereal and lately I've been eating a lot of Cracked Wheat. It's so de-lish!! I just have to have some sugar on it though and I'm trying hard to cut out as much sugar as possible. So, I decided to put some cinnamon on it and then for sweetness I added a touch of honey! It was heaven! I now would love to eat it for lunch and dinner too. (Oh, it also keeps me full for the morning. No craving the junk food.)
I get the Cracked wheat at Winco in the bulk section. You'll have to try it sometime. If you have some favorite breakfast foods, share them with the rest of us! Don't keep secrets.
I get the Cracked wheat at Winco in the bulk section. You'll have to try it sometime. If you have some favorite breakfast foods, share them with the rest of us! Don't keep secrets.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
I stand corrected
Our new winners for week are:
Amy and Brooke with 874 points. They each had 437 points for the week! You guys kick butt!! You'll have to share your secrets with us. Congratulations you two!
Amy and Brooke with 874 points. They each had 437 points for the week! You guys kick butt!! You'll have to share your secrets with us. Congratulations you two!
Drum Roll Pease
I'm going to announce the winner (with points) for this week. I am missing one persons points and that might change the winner for this week! So, for today our winners are......
Susan and Marisa! They had 843 points!!!
Celeste and Jodie had 832 points!!
Congratulations ladies! That's called committment. It helps to do all of the items each day. You might not get all of your points for good food but if you don't have minus points and most of your points come from exercising, you'll get a pretty high score. Missing just a prayer here or there and not reading scriptures adds up too. So, work hard to stay focused on all areas of your life. Make living better a priority and this will be a close competition!!!
If you are traveling at all, you can still snack. Just don't buy the bag of Cheetos! Munch almonds, popcorn, carrots, cheese sticks, granola. Have a Crystal Light drink. I know a few of you were traveling last week and that might have hurt your score some. No worries. Work hard this week to focus on your goal!! (You wrote your goal down, right? It's an extra 5 points if you have your goal put up around your house. So, get on it!!)
Kind of a cool thing. I've had more than half of you email me and tell me that you lost at least 3 pounds or more this week! You are so amazing! That makes me excited to see how many pounds total we'll lose for the whole 8 weeks. We should have a group goal for points scored and pounds/inches lost. If you have suggestions on a group goal, let me know. We'll post the goal on here next Monday. We'll set the standard and those that choose to do it another time will know what they need to do to get better!
Keep it up! Take it one day at a time and you'll be one healthy women!
Susan and Marisa! They had 843 points!!!
Celeste and Jodie had 832 points!!
Congratulations ladies! That's called committment. It helps to do all of the items each day. You might not get all of your points for good food but if you don't have minus points and most of your points come from exercising, you'll get a pretty high score. Missing just a prayer here or there and not reading scriptures adds up too. So, work hard to stay focused on all areas of your life. Make living better a priority and this will be a close competition!!!
If you are traveling at all, you can still snack. Just don't buy the bag of Cheetos! Munch almonds, popcorn, carrots, cheese sticks, granola. Have a Crystal Light drink. I know a few of you were traveling last week and that might have hurt your score some. No worries. Work hard this week to focus on your goal!! (You wrote your goal down, right? It's an extra 5 points if you have your goal put up around your house. So, get on it!!)
Kind of a cool thing. I've had more than half of you email me and tell me that you lost at least 3 pounds or more this week! You are so amazing! That makes me excited to see how many pounds total we'll lose for the whole 8 weeks. We should have a group goal for points scored and pounds/inches lost. If you have suggestions on a group goal, let me know. We'll post the goal on here next Monday. We'll set the standard and those that choose to do it another time will know what they need to do to get better!
Keep it up! Take it one day at a time and you'll be one healthy women!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Winner for week 1 (almost)
So, I'm waiting for a few more emails so I can let you know who are winners are for this week! We have so many of you that have lost at least 3 lbs this week! You need to share what you think it was that helped you lose the weight.
Check back tomorrow for the winners.
I also wanted to tell you that I'm reading the book Attitude is Everything and it has so many great quotes. You could copy all of them out of the book and put them all over the house! Your kids would benefit from that also. So, if you have some time for reading, this would be a great book to start with. I might have some extra copies if you'd like to borrow one. It wouldn't take long to read it.
I just love hearing from all of you about how dedicated you are! Keep up the hard work and know that you are amazing!!!
Check back tomorrow for the winners.
I also wanted to tell you that I'm reading the book Attitude is Everything and it has so many great quotes. You could copy all of them out of the book and put them all over the house! Your kids would benefit from that also. So, if you have some time for reading, this would be a great book to start with. I might have some extra copies if you'd like to borrow one. It wouldn't take long to read it.
I just love hearing from all of you about how dedicated you are! Keep up the hard work and know that you are amazing!!!
Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 4
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 Tbsp golden raisins
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 (1/4 lb each) boneless center-cut pork chops
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1. To make the filling, mix the spinach, raisins, garlic, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and 1/4 tsp of the pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Insert a small knife into one side of each pork chop and cut until a pocket has opened. Fill each pocket with 1/2 cup of the filling. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
3. Sprinkle the chops evenly with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat a large heavy skillet (preferrably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add the chops and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a large plate; cover loosely with foil and keep warm.
4. To make the sauce, add the broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is reduced by one half, about 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar. Pour the sauce evenly over the pork. Enjoy!
Thanks Amy!
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 Tbsp golden raisins
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 (1/4 lb each) boneless center-cut pork chops
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1. To make the filling, mix the spinach, raisins, garlic, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and 1/4 tsp of the pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Insert a small knife into one side of each pork chop and cut until a pocket has opened. Fill each pocket with 1/2 cup of the filling. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
3. Sprinkle the chops evenly with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat a large heavy skillet (preferrably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add the chops and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a large plate; cover loosely with foil and keep warm.
4. To make the sauce, add the broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is reduced by one half, about 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar. Pour the sauce evenly over the pork. Enjoy!
Thanks Amy!
Fruit Smoothie
1 1/2 CUPS OF PINEAPPLE JUICE (OR ANY JUICE YOU LIKE)
1 CUP OF FAT FREE MILK
STRAWBERRIES
1 BANANNA
2 SPOONFULS OF LOWFAT VANILLA YOGURT
FILL THE BLENDER WITH ALL INGREDIENTS,
BLEND AND ENJOY
Thanks Brooke!
1 CUP OF FAT FREE MILK
STRAWBERRIES
1 BANANNA
2 SPOONFULS OF LOWFAT VANILLA YOGURT
FILL THE BLENDER WITH ALL INGREDIENTS,
BLEND AND ENJOY
Thanks Brooke!
Yellow Bows of Texas
1 lb. lean ground turkey
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 cup each :Chopped onions, chopped green bell peppers, and diced carrots
1-1 1/2 cups no- salt added tomato sauce
1- 1 1/2 cups salsa
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 oz. uncooked whole wheat bow-tie pasta (about 7 cups dry)
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup shredded light cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Cook turkey and garlic in a large, deep, non-stick skillet or pot over medium-high heat until turkey in no longer pink. Add onions, green pepper, and carrots. Cook and stir for 4-5 min., until veggies have softened. Stir in tomato sauce, salsa, beans, cumin and oregano. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 min., stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to pkg. directions. Drain well. Divide pasta among 6 serving bowls. ladle mixture over pasta. Place a dollop of sour cream in the center, then sprinkle with cheese and green onions. Serve immediately.
per serving: 441 calories, 6.1 total grams of fat, 35 g. protein, 66 g. carbs, 10 g. fiber
Thanks Kim!
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 cup each :Chopped onions, chopped green bell peppers, and diced carrots
1-1 1/2 cups no- salt added tomato sauce
1- 1 1/2 cups salsa
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 oz. uncooked whole wheat bow-tie pasta (about 7 cups dry)
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup shredded light cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Cook turkey and garlic in a large, deep, non-stick skillet or pot over medium-high heat until turkey in no longer pink. Add onions, green pepper, and carrots. Cook and stir for 4-5 min., until veggies have softened. Stir in tomato sauce, salsa, beans, cumin and oregano. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 min., stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to pkg. directions. Drain well. Divide pasta among 6 serving bowls. ladle mixture over pasta. Place a dollop of sour cream in the center, then sprinkle with cheese and green onions. Serve immediately.
per serving: 441 calories, 6.1 total grams of fat, 35 g. protein, 66 g. carbs, 10 g. fiber
Thanks Kim!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Banana Bread
I have to say, this was the yummiest banana bread I have ever had. I love my dad's banana bread but this was to die for! You have to try this. Good luck limiting yourself to just 1 slice! Thanks Celeste!
1/4 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium)
1/3 c fat-free plain yogurt
1 t vanilla
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
3/4 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 c peanut butter chips
1/2 c semi-sweet choc chips, melted
1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 min. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the bananas, yogurt and vanilla. Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into the butter mixture. Stir in peanut butter chips.
2. Remove 2 cup batter to a small bowl;stir in melted chocolate until well blended. Pour half of the remaining plain batter into a 9 x 5 in loaf pan coated with cooking spray; top with half of the chocolate batter. Repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
3. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition facts: 1 slice equals 272 calories, 9 grams far, 45 mg cholesterol, 238 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Makes 12 slices.
1/4 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium)
1/3 c fat-free plain yogurt
1 t vanilla
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
3/4 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 c peanut butter chips
1/2 c semi-sweet choc chips, melted
1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 min. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the bananas, yogurt and vanilla. Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into the butter mixture. Stir in peanut butter chips.
2. Remove 2 cup batter to a small bowl;stir in melted chocolate until well blended. Pour half of the remaining plain batter into a 9 x 5 in loaf pan coated with cooking spray; top with half of the chocolate batter. Repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
3. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition facts: 1 slice equals 272 calories, 9 grams far, 45 mg cholesterol, 238 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Makes 12 slices.
Today's quote
I love the quote for today- "Success starts with a dream, a thought; but that's only the first step. Writing it down is the second step. Doing specific things to bring it about is the third step."
I have learned this from experience. It works wonders. If you don't write it down, it doesn't happen. You can do this for any part of your life. Anything you want to achieve or improve in, be serious about it. Don't just dream about it. Make it happen! God has given us a chance here on earth to learn and to grow. Why not use all of the options out there. The main one being to use your Heavenly Fathers' help.
If you have a favorite quote, leave it here. I'll get it posted. Let me know if you want to see anything else on here! I just want to be the most help I can during your next 7 weeks of Great in 8! I want all of us to succeed!!!!!
I have learned this from experience. It works wonders. If you don't write it down, it doesn't happen. You can do this for any part of your life. Anything you want to achieve or improve in, be serious about it. Don't just dream about it. Make it happen! God has given us a chance here on earth to learn and to grow. Why not use all of the options out there. The main one being to use your Heavenly Fathers' help.
If you have a favorite quote, leave it here. I'll get it posted. Let me know if you want to see anything else on here! I just want to be the most help I can during your next 7 weeks of Great in 8! I want all of us to succeed!!!!!
Chicken Kabobs
Cube chicken breasts and put in a bowl with pineapple chunks, cut up onions, zucchini, green and red peppers, mushrooms, etc. You can add whatever your family likes. Pour Yoshida sauce over it and marinade for a few hours. Put chicken and veggies on skewers and grill until cooked. Serve with rice. This is a family favorite, especially in the summer! Kids can customize their own with their favorite items!
Stay Strong
I hope that everyone has enjoyed their Spring Break! I thought that I'd share a few ideas with you. It seems like we all hit a slump around 3 pm. Just before it's time to make dinner. You know the feeling. You just can't wait to open your pantry and find that stash of snacks you have in there.
Well, DON'T DO IT!! Make sure you have a supply of ammo on hand to help keep you from breaking down and giving in to the habits that got you where you don't want to be! Here's a few suggestions from some of you of things you use for ammo:
Hard boiled eggs
yogurt w/granola
Apple or Celery with PB
String Cheese
Almonds
Fruit Smoothie
Air Popped Popcorn (no butter- try cinnamon)
If you have any other suggestions, let us know! Some people make sure they have a supply of gum to chew on. I know how boring it is to eat veggies during the day. I love my veggies on a salad. It's a little harder to snack on when you really want those Girl Scout cookies hiding in the pantry. (tip: Put the box of cookies in the freezer. You won't eat them as fast cause it takes so long to thaw. You can't microwave Samoas. They aren't the same!)
How is the strength training and exercise coming? Those are a majority of your points so stay committed! The other day we had a funny at our house. I didn't get my exercise in in the morning and so after lunch, the kids and I went out to jump on the tramp. We did a dozen bum wars with each other and man is that a workout! We got a little worn out but we decided to do one more bum war. As Austin jumped on one side of the tramp, one of our springs went shooting off the tramp! The kids thought we had to stop jumping. I told them that we'd jump until all the springs came off! So, we started the bum war again. Not two bounces later, another spring flew off! This time right by me. I decided that it was time to get off! That was pure motivation for me- no more cookies until the end of the 8 weeks! I'm not letting another spring on my tramp fly off while I jump!
Stay with it gals! Make sure your goals are written down and stay true to yourself! You deserve a healthy body!
Well, DON'T DO IT!! Make sure you have a supply of ammo on hand to help keep you from breaking down and giving in to the habits that got you where you don't want to be! Here's a few suggestions from some of you of things you use for ammo:
Hard boiled eggs
yogurt w/granola
Apple or Celery with PB
String Cheese
Almonds
Fruit Smoothie
Air Popped Popcorn (no butter- try cinnamon)
If you have any other suggestions, let us know! Some people make sure they have a supply of gum to chew on. I know how boring it is to eat veggies during the day. I love my veggies on a salad. It's a little harder to snack on when you really want those Girl Scout cookies hiding in the pantry. (tip: Put the box of cookies in the freezer. You won't eat them as fast cause it takes so long to thaw. You can't microwave Samoas. They aren't the same!)
How is the strength training and exercise coming? Those are a majority of your points so stay committed! The other day we had a funny at our house. I didn't get my exercise in in the morning and so after lunch, the kids and I went out to jump on the tramp. We did a dozen bum wars with each other and man is that a workout! We got a little worn out but we decided to do one more bum war. As Austin jumped on one side of the tramp, one of our springs went shooting off the tramp! The kids thought we had to stop jumping. I told them that we'd jump until all the springs came off! So, we started the bum war again. Not two bounces later, another spring flew off! This time right by me. I decided that it was time to get off! That was pure motivation for me- no more cookies until the end of the 8 weeks! I'm not letting another spring on my tramp fly off while I jump!
Stay with it gals! Make sure your goals are written down and stay true to yourself! You deserve a healthy body!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Granola
8 cups Oats
1 ½ cups Honey
¾ cup almonds
1 cup Wheat Germ
1 tsp Salt
2/3 cup Vegetable Oil
2 cups Coconut
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tbls Cinnamon
any other nuts or sunflower seeds you'd like to add
dried fruit is good also
Mix and put in jelly roll pan at 250 for 30 min. You can cook it for longer if you like your granola crispy.
Serve like parfait with berries and yogurt
1 ½ cups Honey
¾ cup almonds
1 cup Wheat Germ
1 tsp Salt
2/3 cup Vegetable Oil
2 cups Coconut
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tbls Cinnamon
any other nuts or sunflower seeds you'd like to add
dried fruit is good also
Mix and put in jelly roll pan at 250 for 30 min. You can cook it for longer if you like your granola crispy.
Serve like parfait with berries and yogurt
Chicken Fajitas
1/4 c lime juice
1 garlic clove minced or 1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp chili powder...I use a sprinkle
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
1 red, green or yellow pepper cut into strips
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, garlic, chili powderand cumin. Add chicken strips, stir and let marinate for 30 minutes. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken for 10 minutesor until chicken is no longer pink. Add peppers, saute 5-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in salsa if you wish. Serve with whole wheat tortillas, salsa, shredded cheese and low fat sour cream.
Amy's Tip...I like to cook the chicken a little and then add the left over marinade. It gets all of the yummy browned bits off the pan and onto the chicken. Let that cook until it's cooked down and then add the peppers.
My kids don't eat the peppers, but they love the chicken.I serve it with pineapple and olives to munch on, and salad. You may want to add more than one pepper and another chicken breast if you have a bigger family.
1 garlic clove minced or 1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp chili powder...I use a sprinkle
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
1 red, green or yellow pepper cut into strips
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, garlic, chili powderand cumin. Add chicken strips, stir and let marinate for 30 minutes. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken for 10 minutesor until chicken is no longer pink. Add peppers, saute 5-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in salsa if you wish. Serve with whole wheat tortillas, salsa, shredded cheese and low fat sour cream.
Amy's Tip...I like to cook the chicken a little and then add the left over marinade. It gets all of the yummy browned bits off the pan and onto the chicken. Let that cook until it's cooked down and then add the peppers.
My kids don't eat the peppers, but they love the chicken.I serve it with pineapple and olives to munch on, and salad. You may want to add more than one pepper and another chicken breast if you have a bigger family.
Porcupine Meatballs
1 lb extra-lean ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
3 Tbsp. finely diced onion
1/2 tsp. salt1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. marjoram
4 cups tomato juice
salt and pepper
6-8 hot baked potatoes
Mix the first six ingredients. Shape into small balls. Bring tomato juice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add meatballs. Simmer about one hour or until rice is tender. Serve over baked potatoes.
Cook: 1 hour Yield: 6-8 servings
*This recipe works well in a slow cooker.
*Tip: Use 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice in place of raw rice and reduce cooking time to 30 minutes.
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
3 Tbsp. finely diced onion
1/2 tsp. salt1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. marjoram
4 cups tomato juice
salt and pepper
6-8 hot baked potatoes
Mix the first six ingredients. Shape into small balls. Bring tomato juice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add meatballs. Simmer about one hour or until rice is tender. Serve over baked potatoes.
Cook: 1 hour Yield: 6-8 servings
*This recipe works well in a slow cooker.
*Tip: Use 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice in place of raw rice and reduce cooking time to 30 minutes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Jot it down
I forgot to tell everyone about the website I use to journal. It's www.ldsjournal.com. I love it because I can add any pictures I want to it and additional thoughts at later dates (like footnotes). It might be fun to start a journal with this new lifestyle we are creating. (It will also save you money. You won't have to go out and buy a new journal!)
You are all amazing and I can't wait to hear how this week goes for all of you!
You are all amazing and I can't wait to hear how this week goes for all of you!
Calendar- Week 1
Week 1
The beginning of a new start!!
1 point for each calendar item you do
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday - Write in your journal a few thoughts or goals you have for the next 8 weeks.
Tuesday - Find a fun, healthy recipe to share with the other teams. Email Marisa with the recipes (I WILL email everyone with the recipes so you can try them)
Wednesday - Call your teammate and encourage them. The 3rd day of any diet
is usually the hardest!
Thursday - Find a new book to start reading. It can be any type of book (a positive, self-help book might be helpful for the next 8 weeks to read).
Friday - Go for a walk or bike ride with your husband. It's getting nice outside. It will make for a great date! Inexpensive too!
Saturday - Make a menu for the next week (or month). Make it meals you'll want to eat but are healthy too.
Sunday - Email Marisa with a daily calendar idea.
The beginning of a new start!!
1 point for each calendar item you do
You can do these daily calendar items on any day that works for your schedule.
Monday - Write in your journal a few thoughts or goals you have for the next 8 weeks.
Tuesday - Find a fun, healthy recipe to share with the other teams. Email Marisa with the recipes (I WILL email everyone with the recipes so you can try them)
Wednesday - Call your teammate and encourage them. The 3rd day of any diet
is usually the hardest!
Thursday - Find a new book to start reading. It can be any type of book (a positive, self-help book might be helpful for the next 8 weeks to read).
Friday - Go for a walk or bike ride with your husband. It's getting nice outside. It will make for a great date! Inexpensive too!
Saturday - Make a menu for the next week (or month). Make it meals you'll want to eat but are healthy too.
Sunday - Email Marisa with a daily calendar idea.
Banana Pancakes
1 cup whole wheat flour( can use half white flour)
2t. baking powder
1T. sugar
1/4 t ground nutmeg
2/3 cup milk
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1 T oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
Mix wet and dry ingredients seperately. Combine and stir. Add small amount of water if too thick. Pour about 1/4 cup onto pre heated griddle. Cook on both sides.
1 cup whole wheat flour( can use half white flour)
2t. baking powder
1T. sugar
1/4 t ground nutmeg
2/3 cup milk
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1 T oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
Mix wet and dry ingredients seperately. Combine and stir. Add small amount of water if too thick. Pour about 1/4 cup onto pre heated griddle. Cook on both sides.
Three Bean Chicken Chili
1 medium zucchini chopped
1 15oz can of each of the following, drained and rinsed:
Dark Red Kidney beans
Black beans
Light Red Kidney beans
1 can corn (I use 1 cup of frozen corn because I don’t like canned corn)
16 oz jar of thick and chunky salsa
3 cups shredded chicken
2 tsp. chili powder
2 14 oz cans low sodium chicken broth
8 oz tomato sauce
1 garlic clove pressed
1 t cumin
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer30 minutes. You can top with chips, cheese, sour cream, etc. but it is great without. I usually make this and freeze half of it.
1 medium zucchini chopped
1 15oz can of each of the following, drained and rinsed:
Dark Red Kidney beans
Black beans
Light Red Kidney beans
1 can corn (I use 1 cup of frozen corn because I don’t like canned corn)
16 oz jar of thick and chunky salsa
3 cups shredded chicken
2 tsp. chili powder
2 14 oz cans low sodium chicken broth
8 oz tomato sauce
1 garlic clove pressed
1 t cumin
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer30 minutes. You can top with chips, cheese, sour cream, etc. but it is great without. I usually make this and freeze half of it.
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Combine:
5 c. hot water
½ – 2/3 c. Sugar (or Honey)
1 Tbls Salt
2/3 c. Oil (I use applesauce)
then add:
5 Tbls Lecithin
5 c. flour
then add:
3Tbls. Yeast (I proof it first)
7-9 c. flour
5 Tbls. Gluten
Knead 6-7 minutes
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes
Yields 5 loaves (I make 4 big loaves)
Butter top of bread after done baking.
Combine:
5 c. hot water
½ – 2/3 c. Sugar (or Honey)
1 Tbls Salt
2/3 c. Oil (I use applesauce)
then add:
5 Tbls Lecithin
5 c. flour
then add:
3Tbls. Yeast (I proof it first)
7-9 c. flour
5 Tbls. Gluten
Knead 6-7 minutes
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes
Yields 5 loaves (I make 4 big loaves)
Butter top of bread after done baking.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Yes, there are RuLeS
Feeling Great in Eight
A simple plan of healthy eating/healthy lifestyle resulting in possible weight
A simple plan of healthy eating/healthy lifestyle resulting in possible weight
loss and probable gain of healthy habits for both body and spirit.
This is a team effort! Pick your own team mate.
Rules:
*Program runs for eight weeks – Beginning ______________and ending _________________.
*Track points daily on point tracking sheets. We will go from Monday morning to Sunday evening each week. Total your points at the end of each week and share your results with your team. You will also need to report your team points to ___________ each week and she will announce the winning team each week by email. The winning team will receive a pamper night given by other teams. A get together will also be planned, for all to attend, to celebrate how well we all did for 8 weeks.
*Good Food Points: 10 pts.– See included sheet. Your goal is to eat up to 10 good foods a day. Not more than 10!! (Use your judgment when it comes to casseroles). Add one point for each good food eaten. Hint: Tally on chart for each good food, but use F and V to help keep track of Fruits and Veggies. F&V are separate points than the good food points.
*Bad Food Points: -2 pts per bad food– See included sheet. Subtract 2 points for every bad food eaten. NO MAX! For healthy treats subtract only 1 point (low sugar cookies, healthy cupcakes, etc.). If you don't have any bad food points for the week, take a free day of your choice. No minus points for one day but don't go overboard on the bad foods!
*Exercise Points: 20-30 min. = 15 points, 31-60 min. = 20 points. 20 points MAX per day. Exercise is any activity that raises your heart rate (walking with the kids or through the mall does not count). Strength training: 5 pts/day (If while you exercise you do strength training, that would add an additional 5 points to your exercise points). No exercise points allowed on Sundays.
*Daily Calendar – Earn 1 point per day by following the daily calendar. This will be emailed to you each Saturday or Sunday for the upcoming week.
*Water Points – Earn 10 points daily for drinking water. 32 oz./day week 1, 40 oz./day week 2, 48 oz./day weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8.
*5+ Fruits & Vegetables – Earn 10 points (in addition to your 10 good food points) if you eat a combined total of 5 fruits and vegetables – count the V’s and F’s from the good food box. (You’ll lose more weight if one is an apple, doesn’t matter about the size. Also, of the five … let only one be an apple.)
*Eating after 9PM: -5 pts. Make your final snack be a fruit sometime before 9 PM. If you eat after 9 PM, take 5 points off your points for the day. Our bodies need to rest!
*Personal Prayer Points: 5 pts – There is a special relationship between your body and your spirit. Strengthen your spirit as you strengthen your body. 5 points per day for am/pm personal prayer. That’s 0 points if you miss one or the other. (Family/dinner prayer or Sacrament prayers not included … has to be personal!)
*Daily Scripture Study Points: 5pts. each day for personal scripture study.
*Total your points – Inform your team captain of your score by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning, if possible.
GOOD LUCK!!! Max pts. Possible per day = 66 pts.
*Program runs for eight weeks – Beginning ______________and ending _________________.
*Track points daily on point tracking sheets. We will go from Monday morning to Sunday evening each week. Total your points at the end of each week and share your results with your team. You will also need to report your team points to ___________ each week and she will announce the winning team each week by email. The winning team will receive a pamper night given by other teams. A get together will also be planned, for all to attend, to celebrate how well we all did for 8 weeks.
*Good Food Points: 10 pts.– See included sheet. Your goal is to eat up to 10 good foods a day. Not more than 10!! (Use your judgment when it comes to casseroles). Add one point for each good food eaten. Hint: Tally on chart for each good food, but use F and V to help keep track of Fruits and Veggies. F&V are separate points than the good food points.
*Bad Food Points: -2 pts per bad food– See included sheet. Subtract 2 points for every bad food eaten. NO MAX! For healthy treats subtract only 1 point (low sugar cookies, healthy cupcakes, etc.). If you don't have any bad food points for the week, take a free day of your choice. No minus points for one day but don't go overboard on the bad foods!
*Exercise Points: 20-30 min. = 15 points, 31-60 min. = 20 points. 20 points MAX per day. Exercise is any activity that raises your heart rate (walking with the kids or through the mall does not count). Strength training: 5 pts/day (If while you exercise you do strength training, that would add an additional 5 points to your exercise points). No exercise points allowed on Sundays.
*Daily Calendar – Earn 1 point per day by following the daily calendar. This will be emailed to you each Saturday or Sunday for the upcoming week.
*Water Points – Earn 10 points daily for drinking water. 32 oz./day week 1, 40 oz./day week 2, 48 oz./day weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8.
*5+ Fruits & Vegetables – Earn 10 points (in addition to your 10 good food points) if you eat a combined total of 5 fruits and vegetables – count the V’s and F’s from the good food box. (You’ll lose more weight if one is an apple, doesn’t matter about the size. Also, of the five … let only one be an apple.)
*Eating after 9PM: -5 pts. Make your final snack be a fruit sometime before 9 PM. If you eat after 9 PM, take 5 points off your points for the day. Our bodies need to rest!
*Personal Prayer Points: 5 pts – There is a special relationship between your body and your spirit. Strengthen your spirit as you strengthen your body. 5 points per day for am/pm personal prayer. That’s 0 points if you miss one or the other. (Family/dinner prayer or Sacrament prayers not included … has to be personal!)
*Daily Scripture Study Points: 5pts. each day for personal scripture study.
*Total your points – Inform your team captain of your score by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning, if possible.
GOOD LUCK!!! Max pts. Possible per day = 66 pts.
A Great Start
This is my way of helping busy moms find a little motivation to help them get excited about getting themselves healthy and staying healthy! We all want to have good habits in our lives. We all love to eat and if we can do both with a bunch of friends, it's even better! If I help only a handful of ladies change the way they feel about themselves, this will all be worth it. I believe in you and wish you all the best in all that you do!
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