Sunday, January 31, 2010

Momentum 2010 Challenge #5

Can you believe that it is the last day of January???  WOW!!  We only have one more arctic month and then we are heading into Spring :)  Yes, I am a Spring/Summer/Fall lover!
So how are the challenges going???  How are you doing with the Emotional Eating?  Are you taking some time to really think about why you are eating?  Taking time to think about how you are feeling?  Please don't be discouraged if this one seems like a toughie, it is :)  Each time you take note of what you are eating, and why you are eating it, you are making progress, HUGE progress!  How is your list of non-food ways to take care of your non-hunger needs?  Put this list where you can see it, make copies .  I can't wait to hear about what you have learned about yourself this week :)  I can't wait to hear about a time or two that you did something on your list.
Now this week, it is time for the Momentum 2010 Challenge #5 (right?)  I can't wait to see y'all this week in the meetings and get on our way :)
Hey, you know, we have got some empty seats in the meetings :(  Why don't you bring your best friend, sister, mother or neighbor.  This really is the BEST plan out there, share it with the ones you love :)
Oh, and be sure to check out the recipe below.  YUMMY!!!

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Summer Corn, Bacon and Potato Chowder
 

POINTS® Value:    4
Servings:  4
 

Ingredients

1 medium Yukon Gold potato(es)   

1 spray(s) cooking spray   
1/2 cup(s) celery, chopped   
1/4 cup(s) onion(s), chopped (or 1 large shallot)   
4 piece(s) corn on the cob, kernels removed with a knife   
1 cup(s) sweet red pepper(s), diced   
4 oz Canadian-style bacon, diced   
2 cup(s) fat-free skim milk   

1/2 tsp table salt   

1/4 tsp black pepper   

1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce, or to taste   

Instructions

  • Pierce potato in several places with a fork; microwave on high power until tender, turning over once, about 8 minutes. Allow to cool; peel and mash.

  • Meanwhile, coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Add celery, onion, corn and red pepper; sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

  • Stir bacon and milk into saucepan; stir in mashed potato and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; stir to combine. Cover and simmer 10 minutes (do not allow to boil). Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute your favorite fresh vegetables like asparagus and broccoli for the red pepper. Or to save time, substitute 2 cups of frozen corn and 1 cup of frozen, diced bell pepper for the fresh corn and red pepper.



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Saturday, January 30, 2010

CANDY!

I have been thinking about candy for a while, and, well I indulged.  The frosted graham crackers were an impulse thing.  My WPA are gone and .5 of my activity points are gone.  I did do a good thing with my candy fest, yay me!  I counted out the servings of each thing that I wanted and put them in a bag.  This way I could count my candy points.  Now I am going to watch a show with my girls and finish out my running.  I got 2 miles in at 5:30am before work, and now I am going to get in the remaining three.  I wonder if I will lose my candy :p  Do I get to subtract points if I throw up????

Saturday, January 30, 2010
Morning
whole grain bread 3
Subtotal 3
Midday
1  cup(s) 1% low-fat milk 2
1  packet(s) Smoothie Drink Mix White Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie 1
Subtotal 3
Evening
1  cup(s) canned tomato soup 2
spaghetti 5
Subtotal 7
Anytime
9  Tbsp store-bought frosting 14.5
2 1/2 serving(s) Grahams Crackers, Keebler 7.5
2  serving(s) Chocolate Cinnamon Bears 7.5
1  serving(s) Licorice, redvines 3
12  piece(s) Mini-Egg Candies 4
Subtotal 36.5
Food POINTS values total used 49.5
Food POINTS values remaining 0
Activity
20 min yoga 1
60 min Running 8
Activity POINTS values earned 9
Check off these important items daily:
Liquids
        
Milk & Milk Products
   
Fruit & Vegetables
        
Multivitamin/Mineral
 
Healthy Oil
   
Activity
 
Lean Protein
  
Whole Grains
 


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Friday, January 29, 2010

Friday Success!!!

Oh baby, it's Friday night, and I have only used 2.5 WPA :)  Perfection!  We went out to Mexican food for a "mini" date.  The kids all have plans tonight, well the babysitter aged ones, so we are staying in.  I am hoping there is something good on Netflix tonight :)  Tomorrow night, I am planning on some Red Vines!  I have had them on the brain for a few days now.  Oh baby, they are gonna be GOOD!
I had a GREAT time on my run today.  My running buddy and I ran over to where the new temple will be in Payson.  It is a BEAUTIFUL spot.  I am still so excited I am going to burst!
I'd better go, the FABULOUS Diet Pepsi at Mi Rancherito is kicking in :)
xoxoxoxo

Friday, January 29, 2010
Morning
1  bar(s) Chewy Granola Bar - 90 Calories Oatmeal raisin 2
1/2 serving chicken pot pie 6
Subtotal 8
Midday
1  item(s) egg 2
1  tsp olive oil 1
1  item(s) egg white(s) 0
1  serving(s) Whole Wheat Tortilla, Healthy Harvest 0
1  serving(s) Cheese stick, Light 1
1/2 cup(s) onion(s) 0
1  cup(s) tomato(es) 0
1/2 cup(s) salsa 0
Subtotal 4
Evening
1  item(s) chicken taco 4
1/2 cup(s) refried beans 3
12  item(s) tortilla chips 3
1/2 cup(s) Spanish rice 2.5
Subtotal 12.5
Anytime
1  piece(s) fudge :D
3
Subtotal 3
Food POINTS values total used 27.5
Food POINTS values remaining 0
Activity
67 min Running
9
51 min yoga 2
Activity POINTS values earned 11
Check off these important items daily:
Liquids
        
Milk & Milk Products
   
Fruit & Vegetables
        
Multivitamin/Mineral
 
Healthy Oil
   
Activity
 
Lean Protein
  
Whole Grains
 




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