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Originally Posted by JustJo

Hello healthy friends

Been meaning to tell you all about a new fav product. I love butter...margarine scares me...and I know I'm supposed to be eating more olive oil. I already cook with EVOO and use that in my salad dressing, but sometimes I want a little of that buttery yumminess.

So...happy me...I found a product by Land O Lakes that is half butter, half olive oil. It comes in a tub and stays soft straight from the fridge, and has enough of the butter flavor to be satisfying, with only half the saturated fat, plus some of the EVOO goodies.



This morning is off to a good start. Breakfast was the most delicious omelet....2 eggs, sauteed onion and fresh spinach (with some of the butter/olive oil mix above to sautee them in) and a slice of meunster cheese.

It was heaven.

I also had a can of V8, and black coffee....so I've got 3 servings of veggies plus some protein and calcium under my belt before 9 a.m.

Here's the best part....it was so delicious that I didn't even miss the toast!

Sounds like you're doing great and giving yourself such yummy things to eat! Good for you for hittin' those veggies early!!

Originally Posted by starryeyes

I have made it my goal to lose 20 lbs by Dec 31st. That is 5 lbs a month, and I think it is pretty attainable. I am going to stick to WW, continue tracking and add walking an hour everyday, or a some kind of interval training along with weights a few times a week. I am ready to get this pesky weight off for good!!!

:-)
Starry

Good luck, Starry. You can totally do it! People always get a little nervous with the abundance of food everywhere during the winter holidays, but we don't have to be a statistic. All things in moderation, right??!!!

Originally Posted by Anya/Georgia

I have not posted much. Dealing with medical issues giving me bigger fish to fry, (haha), so-to-speak.

Gyn pushed me to go to cardiologist due to elevated cholesterol. Among other things, forced me to increase my fiber intake.

I know I was not taking enough in. Fiber, sufficient fiber, is difficult. Protein was always my focus to stay full but I have found fiber works very well too.

I am increasing it it several ways but found one painless way is Metamucil (oh the shame to clutch my first bottle to the cash register- a public witness to my aging body).

I paid more for the clear and natural that promised to dissolve with no grit and it actually does! 5 grams in a cup of coffee- check, 5 grams in a bowl of Kashi wheat cereal (6-grams in the cereal alone) plus 5 grams of the extra teaspoon of fiber, etc.


When you feel like you will pop like a balloon, it sure cuts down on eating anything extra whatsoever.

We will see the outcome and how long I can stand feeling like the Staypuff boy/girl but I have lost another pound in 3 days, which for me is a record.

I'd hug you but I better not...

Sorry to hear of the medical issues, Anya. I hope things get better on that front very soon. I read in this thread about those who sprinkle Benefiber in some of their meals and decided to give that a try. It's been working well for me.

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Good morning & happy Thursday y'all

Jo, that omlet sounds YUMMY! I'm gonna have to look for that version of butter. I've always used either the Country Crock Light or the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spread.... so I'm guessing these are bad?

WELCOME Starry... we're glad you've made your way here! There are quite a few of us here on WW, and other programs as well. You'll be able to find lots & lots of helpful hints, meal plans, exercise regimes and more importantly SUPPORT & ENCOURAGEMENT! Good luck on your healthy living journey my friend!

Well, weigh in day was today. No loss... but no gain either. I'm pretty thankful though after the holiday weekend AND that lovely time of the month. So, I'm gonna keep on keeping on, and KNOW that scale is gonna show a loss next Thursday!

Some of you may know Candace (Canmarielan). She's been a member for a long time, she is a nurse that just works so much she hardly has time to post. I really wish she would get her butt in here and share her journey with y'all. This woman is one of my biggest inspirations! Since last year, she has gone from 397 to 347 as of yesterday. YEP, 50 pounds gone forever! She has been busting her ass at the gym and making healthy modifications to her meals... and is doing amazing! She is determined to meet her goals, and there isn't a doubt in my mind that she won't succeed. I just wanted to do a lil' bragging on my bestie for all her hard work

Good for you, T, for maintaining your weight! That's an accomplishment too. Mine hasn't budged in quite a while, and I'm getting pretty irritated. This whole jogging thing needs to kick in soon. Grrrrrr....

Let's get 'em at next week's weigh-in!!!

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I third that, Jo your breakfast sounds yummy.

A friend of mine introduced me to butter and olive oil mixture a good number of years ago, I used it when the kids were growing up. I forgot about it. Thanks!! I will go back to that mixture.

I was right she stood me up. I went to my weight class. I have triceps today, I am reminded of them when I straighten my arms . It was a brutal class with loads of reps and lots of squats. I chose not to go to yoga, rather feed myself supper and do some cleaning. I am so exciting I scare myself

There is a zumba class out doors today at noon in the downtown square. But it is 31 out today... sunstroke is not my friend. So tonite I am off to yoga. I sound like a broken record, but my gym cut out classes on Thursday nights for the summer, so I am back at yoga. I know I could go and work out myself, but I don't push myself nearly as hard as someone else can. So I go to classes.

Sore triceps HURT!!! Like gettin' frogged right in the muscle!

Good job on hitting your classes! At least you keep moving...


My cardio was a real challenge this morning. Reno is known for lots of sunshine and little-to-no humidity. Early morning showers changed that a bit, and I felt it!! I didn't quit though, and that was huge for me.

Weigh-in is tomorrow. Based on my sneak-peeks during the week, I don't anticipate much of a change. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.....*shrug*.......gotta wait and see.