Two weekends ago, Hubby and I left for a wonderful visit to Mobile. Needless to say, ALL DIETS WERE OFF! I didn't do too bad with the fresh seafood and such, but I DID have desserts and french toast and... well you get the point.
Fast forward to coming home and, well, I've been "slipping" here and there. White potatoes, white rice, Valentine cookies... WHY does all the bad stuff taste so GOOD?! After avoiding the scale like the H1N1, I reluctantly hopped up there yesterday morning and was pleasantly surprised: 160 lbs! Granted, that was first thing in the morning, naked as a jay bird (TMI, I'm sure), but I was expecting a lot worse. This morning I have already had my "breakfast" of a South Beach breakfast bar (cinnamon and raisin, my FAVE) and a diet coke, but somehow I couldn't resist a chocolate chip cookie (ALRIGHT, it was TWO!) that were glaring at me from the stove where Hubby had made them last night. Trying to combat an all-out binge, I made 8 cups of amaretto flavored coffee (laced with Equal), in hopes to keep myself from the rest of those delectable little bits of chocolaty goodness. And if I get hopped up enough from the caffeine to exercise, all the better. I'm not getting my hopes up, though. There's a closet that is SCREAMING to be cleaned out today... Hey, that counts as exercise, right?! ;)
I've said it before, but I'm a firm believer that it doesn't matter how many times you fall off the wagon, the most important thing is making sure you get back on. Hold my java while I hoist up, will ya?! After all, I promised my husband a bikini in my future. Let's hope there's a coffee bar on this wagon. I'll need it to go with the crazy flakes I was eating when I made him the promise in the first place! Happy Humpday everyone!! And here's to being "back on!"
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Farmers Cheese Pancakes
Here on "The Beach," as the South Beach Diet is known, breakfasts can be hard. Many people don't even EAT breakfast (which I have never understood), and then many people find giving up their bad carbs for breakfast one of the hardest parts of the program. Since starting almost four weeks ago, I have eaten an egg of some shape or form almost daily and I'm pretty "egged" out... and I'm an egg lover! Lucky for me I found some AWESOME South Beach recipes in the magazine "First for Women." This particular issue has Jenny McCarthy on the cover and I HIGHLY recommend picking it up the next time you're at the grocery store.
My wonderful husband makes these "pancakes" for me on the weekends, and I think they are GREAT! I had never had farmers cheese before, but you can find it with the other cheeses at the supermarket. It's kind of like a cross between cheddar and mozzarella, but softer like mozzarella. Instead of topping the "pancakes" with the remainder of the cheese like the recipe says, I put a tablespoon of Lite Cool Whip on top and roll it up with a piece of turkey bacon in the middle. Can you say YUM?! Makes me want one NOW! Try these if you are jonesing for a traditional pancake. You will be pleasantly surprised!
Farmers Cheese Pancakes
* 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 cup grated farmers cheese, divided
* 2 tsp. granulated sugar substitute
1. Heat oven to 200 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 2/3 cup farmers cheese and sugar substitute.
2. Lightly coat nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into skillet; cook 2 minutes, or until pancake is set and edges start to turn golden. Flip pancake and cook 1 minute more.
3. Transfer to oven proof platter; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat to make 8 pancakes. Top with remaining cheese.
Serves 4
Per serving: Calories: 206 Protein: 19g Carbs: 2g Fiber: 0g Sodium: 340mg Total fat: 12g Saturated fat: 5g
My wonderful husband makes these "pancakes" for me on the weekends, and I think they are GREAT! I had never had farmers cheese before, but you can find it with the other cheeses at the supermarket. It's kind of like a cross between cheddar and mozzarella, but softer like mozzarella. Instead of topping the "pancakes" with the remainder of the cheese like the recipe says, I put a tablespoon of Lite Cool Whip on top and roll it up with a piece of turkey bacon in the middle. Can you say YUM?! Makes me want one NOW! Try these if you are jonesing for a traditional pancake. You will be pleasantly surprised!
Farmers Cheese Pancakes
* 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 cup grated farmers cheese, divided
* 2 tsp. granulated sugar substitute
1. Heat oven to 200 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 2/3 cup farmers cheese and sugar substitute.
2. Lightly coat nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into skillet; cook 2 minutes, or until pancake is set and edges start to turn golden. Flip pancake and cook 1 minute more.
3. Transfer to oven proof platter; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat to make 8 pancakes. Top with remaining cheese.
Serves 4
Per serving: Calories: 206 Protein: 19g Carbs: 2g Fiber: 0g Sodium: 340mg Total fat: 12g Saturated fat: 5g
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Week One Results
Okay, I was going to begin this post with some "before" pics, but time has gotten away from me and well... I guess that will just have to wait. Believe me, your eyes will thank you for this! LOL!
I have been on the South Beach diet for my 12th day now and am pretty pleased with my results. This is pretty much my "go-to" diet whenever I want to shed some weight. I have been pretty successful in the past, losing as much as 23 lbs on South Beach. My problem in keeping it off is when the stress comes, and let's face it... it ALWAYS comes, I reach for the Blue Bell instead of the dumbbells. :) During the first 2 weeks (Phase 1, as they call it), you cut out all sugar and most carbs. After week one I lost 6 lbs...yea! But sometime since Sunday I have gained a pound! It's time for my monthly, er, "visit," so I'm going to chalk it up to water weight.
I've been really good in sticking to the diet, but I've only exercised once (my new Jillian Michaels DVD "30 Day Shred"). I could barely walk the next day and was sore for over a WEEK! I've been meaning to get back to it, but of course LIFE happens (Anna had 4 seizures in the meantime and now the kids are out of school due to inclement weather) and I've not had the chance. This type of stuff is what has discouraged me in the past and I would just give up and drown my frustration in some chocolate chip cookie dough. This is where I hope to change that pattern of behavior. If I can't work out today... I'll just plan for tomorrow. And so on... :)
I was really hoping to beat my personal best of 8 lbs lost the in first two weeks, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I added a weight loss tracker to my blog this morning, trying all that I can for motivation. It hasn't been that bad, really... only the occasional "jonesing" for some bread. :) And I think I'm going to try to stay on Phase One through the entire month of January. The reason is two-fold, actually: For one, if I can DO it, why not opt for MAXIMUM weight loss right off the bat? And two, Chuck and I have been invited to attend a Mardi Gras ball on the 29th. I don't really want to feel like a sausage link in a formal, know what I'm sayin'?! So there it is: PROGRESS! Feels good. Rome wasn't built in a day, ya know. Maybe I should have named this blog "Baby Steps to Rome!" LOL! Until next time.....
I have been on the South Beach diet for my 12th day now and am pretty pleased with my results. This is pretty much my "go-to" diet whenever I want to shed some weight. I have been pretty successful in the past, losing as much as 23 lbs on South Beach. My problem in keeping it off is when the stress comes, and let's face it... it ALWAYS comes, I reach for the Blue Bell instead of the dumbbells. :) During the first 2 weeks (Phase 1, as they call it), you cut out all sugar and most carbs. After week one I lost 6 lbs...yea! But sometime since Sunday I have gained a pound! It's time for my monthly, er, "visit," so I'm going to chalk it up to water weight.
I've been really good in sticking to the diet, but I've only exercised once (my new Jillian Michaels DVD "30 Day Shred"). I could barely walk the next day and was sore for over a WEEK! I've been meaning to get back to it, but of course LIFE happens (Anna had 4 seizures in the meantime and now the kids are out of school due to inclement weather) and I've not had the chance. This type of stuff is what has discouraged me in the past and I would just give up and drown my frustration in some chocolate chip cookie dough. This is where I hope to change that pattern of behavior. If I can't work out today... I'll just plan for tomorrow. And so on... :)
I was really hoping to beat my personal best of 8 lbs lost the in first two weeks, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I added a weight loss tracker to my blog this morning, trying all that I can for motivation. It hasn't been that bad, really... only the occasional "jonesing" for some bread. :) And I think I'm going to try to stay on Phase One through the entire month of January. The reason is two-fold, actually: For one, if I can DO it, why not opt for MAXIMUM weight loss right off the bat? And two, Chuck and I have been invited to attend a Mardi Gras ball on the 29th. I don't really want to feel like a sausage link in a formal, know what I'm sayin'?! So there it is: PROGRESS! Feels good. Rome wasn't built in a day, ya know. Maybe I should have named this blog "Baby Steps to Rome!" LOL! Until next time.....
Monday, December 21, 2009
It's Come to This....
I have a problem. Well, actually I have SEVERAL,but the one in particular I have chosen to blog about here is my weight. :) Can you relate? I'm not the heaviest person I know, nor am I the thinnest... and I sure am not the healthiest, either. But I got a wake-up call the other day at the doctor's office where she brought to light a very good point: I AM NOT TAKING CARE OF MYSELF. I think the best choice of words here would be that I'm NEGLECTING myself, and if you are a mom and a wife in addition to being a daughter, friend, employee, volunteer, etc., you probably are too.
Life has not always been this crazy, right? I look at pictures of a young girl I used to know who looks NOTHING like the reflection I see staring back at me from the mirror. Where has SHE gone? Did she leave a forwarding address? Is she in some kind of winess protection program? Well, I'm on the hunt to bring her back...all "Dog the Bounty Hunter" style. Without the mullet of course. :)
Trying to motivate myself in a new way, I decided I would blog about my weight loss and journey to health on the world wide web. And since it's resolution time again (and 30 months until my 40th birthday), I thought this would be an excellent way to hold myself accountable, and a fun, if not laughable, way to chart my progress. Yep. Emphasis on the laughable part. I can't believe I'm actually doing this, myself. But it's too late now, I guess. So I push forward...
So, it's come to this, I guess. MY blog on losing weight and going from fat to fabulous before forty. Do you want to come along with me for the ride? I may need some motivation along the way. I'm no expert on diet or nutrition, by any means, but I intend to share what works and what doesn't work for me by trial and error. I've consulted a doctor (disclaimer... you probably should too before you decide to start any type of diet or exercise regime) so I'm not doing this blindly and without guidance. There. It's official. Stay tuned for the next post: The "Before"....
Life has not always been this crazy, right? I look at pictures of a young girl I used to know who looks NOTHING like the reflection I see staring back at me from the mirror. Where has SHE gone? Did she leave a forwarding address? Is she in some kind of winess protection program? Well, I'm on the hunt to bring her back...all "Dog the Bounty Hunter" style. Without the mullet of course. :)
Trying to motivate myself in a new way, I decided I would blog about my weight loss and journey to health on the world wide web. And since it's resolution time again (and 30 months until my 40th birthday), I thought this would be an excellent way to hold myself accountable, and a fun, if not laughable, way to chart my progress. Yep. Emphasis on the laughable part. I can't believe I'm actually doing this, myself. But it's too late now, I guess. So I push forward...
So, it's come to this, I guess. MY blog on losing weight and going from fat to fabulous before forty. Do you want to come along with me for the ride? I may need some motivation along the way. I'm no expert on diet or nutrition, by any means, but I intend to share what works and what doesn't work for me by trial and error. I've consulted a doctor (disclaimer... you probably should too before you decide to start any type of diet or exercise regime) so I'm not doing this blindly and without guidance. There. It's official. Stay tuned for the next post: The "Before"....
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