Summary Jul 16, 2008

Central theme-
Is it just about the number?


Thoughts for the week-
What else can we measure by? (besides the scale)

Eating Pattern:
Structured-

• Body gets used to the routine
• However, life doesn't always cooperate

Unstructured-

• Flexibility
• However, may go too long without eating or may lose control.

Count your non-scale victories!

• Are your clothes fitting better?
• Are you getting compliments?
• Are you under control on a daily or weekly basis?
• Do you have more energy throughout the day?

Discover your patterns-

• Write down when you eat
• Determine your physical satisfaction
• Make adjustments!

Try something new this week. New recipe, new exercise, new pattern to shake it up this week!


Closing quote-
"Today I give myself permission to be greater than my fears!" (Amen)


Recipe-
Four Ingredient Guacamole

• 2 avocados, halved pitted, peeled and chopped
• 1 plum tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Gently mash avocado with fork until chunky.
Stir in remainder of ingredients.
Serve at once, or cover immediately to prevent browning.
Refrigerate up to 3 hours.

Summary Jul 9, 2008

Central theme-
Fire up your weight loss efforts.


Thoughts for the week-
Describe the current temperature of your weight loss efforts.

Sometimes we're sub-zero: sick, binging, feel no support, not asking for help

Sometimes we're red-hot: under Points for the day and feel like exercising

But mostly we're somewhere in-between (thank goodness). Try to find a way to fire-up your weight-loss efforts! Try Core, read a weight-loss book, try new a new recipe, exercise with a friend, whatever it takes.


Web link-
www.weightview.com submit a photo, and see what you would look like up to 50# lighter!


Closing quotes-
"Perseverance is not a long race, it's many short races one after the other."

A little more persistence, a little more effort and what seems to be hopeless may turn to glorious success!


Recipe-
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

• 8 Tbs PB2 (http://bellplantation.com/)
• 4 oz fat-free, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups skim milk
• 5 sheets reduced fat graham crackers

Layer graham crackers in 9"x9" pan
Mix PB2 and vanilla pudding and 1/2 of milk.
Pour over graham crackers
Mix chocolate pudding with rest of milk
Pour over PB2 mix
Refrigerate and serve

Summary Jul 2, 2008

Central theme-
Chillin' about grillin'


Thoughts for the week-
Grilling can be a good thing because it gets the fat out of meats. However, you still need to use the 8 Healthy Habits and your regular routine when it comes times to grill-n-chill.

Continue to grocery shop on a regular basis to stock up on your 'norms'.
Plan meals.
Monitor yourself.
Track your points.

Someone in the meeting made a great statement: "Take food off the menu when emotions strike". That is, don't automatically reach for food when emotions strike. Re-frame, and do something else!

Know when you're making an excuse
Know how you tick: socially, feeling of accomplishment, enjoy/escape. What works for you?

Grilling tip: Grilled doesn't mean burnt! It took me years to figure this out. Know your grill, use a timer, move the meat around, practice, experiment, enjoy.


Closing quote-
"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." (so true)