It's Friday, again! Well, actually, it's Saturday...

My, my, how the week does fly by!

But, I did do my weigh-in yesterday!

Current weight: 173.9
Change from last week: -1.9lbs.

How'd you guys do?

I've been getting last minute things together for Christmas, and I still have a ton to get done! I'm going to give you an incredible recipe in my next podcast, the only catch is that it's not lite, it's not diet, it's definitely not sugar-free, but it's amazing! We deserve a treat every once in a while. But more about that soon!!!

Have a great Saturday!

Take Care!
Beth*

Friday Weigh-In, a little late!

I did weigh myself on Friday, but I didn't get a chance to post until today. Sorry, everybody!

Current weight: 175.4
Change from last week: -o.4 lbs.

I defintely exercised more last week, and did pretty well with the eating, too.

How'd you guys do?

Take care!
Beth*

Episode # 10 Show Notes

String Beans Oo-La-La

20 oz French Cut String Beans
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
3 Medium onions
3/4 cup water

Cook onions with just a spray of Pam if needed slowly (on low flame) until carmelized (brown and sweet). Cook string beans seperately. In casserole dish, combine soup and water, then add string beans.

Add 3/4 of the onions. Cook at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with the remainder of onions and cook for another 5-10 min.

1 point per serving (makes 8 servings), or about 50 calories.



Daily Weighing:
I told you that I would show you an example of one of my weeks of daily weighings, it's very interesting. And I can look at my book to see what I ate on particular days if I'm confused about a particular weight.

Day 1: 178.5
Day 2: 178.7
Day 3: 175.8 (ok, if I were only doing weekly weigh ins, and I did on day 2, how discouraged would I have felt?)
Day 4: missed
Day 5: 176.4
Day 6: 176.6

This is just to illustrate that your weight fluctuates every day. I like knowing what my body is doing much better that hoping for the best and crossing my fingers on weigh day.

I any of you try this, let me know which way you prefer.

I know a lot of you are afraid of the scale, but this is more than just a number, this is understanding how your specific body works and reacts to food, exercise, and your efforts.

Take care!
Beth*

Episode # 9 Show Notes

I realized that I never gave the recipe for the yummy lite pumpkin pie.

Sarah's Lightened Impossible Pumpkin Pie
Serves 8 (at 3 pts each slice)

1/4 cup sugar
½ cup Splenda
1/2 cup reduced fat Bisquick
1 tablespoon margarine -- melted
1 can evaporated skim milk
1 whole egg
3 egg whites
1 can pumpkin
2 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons vanilla

Preheat oven to 350F.Mix all ingredients together and pour into 9" Pam-sprayed pie pan.Bake for 50-ish minutes (until set in the middle).

Thanks, Sarah!

Take care and enjoy everyone!
Beth*

Episode # 10 - Truth Behind Fitting It In

Vegetarian advice, weigh every day?, Healthy food discovery, E&T recipe.


Download The Truths Behind Weight Loss - Episode 10


As always, let me know of anything you would like me to talk about, or give me an update of how you're all doing. I'd love to hear from you!

Take care!
Beth*

Friday Weigh-In!

Ok, it's Friday again! That went fast! Did much better this week, I felt a lot more in control of my appetite and I got exercise in 3 times this week so far. I'd like to make it 4 today.

Ok, here we go:

Current weight: 175.8
Change from 2 weeks ago: -0.5 lbs

Not too much of a loss, unlike some of you who lose 3 or 4 pounds a week, but I will definitely take it! It just feels better physically to be eating right and exercising.

I'll be getting my next podcast out tonight or tomorrow!

Have a great weekend and please post your progress if you'd like!

Take care!

Beth*

P.S. If any of you have any recipes that you come up with, please let me know! I'm always on the lookout for my next E&T recipe!

I missed Friday Weigh-in!

Sorry everybody! My daughter's birthday celebration was on Friday and with trying to coordinate everything, I didn't remember until just now to do Weigh-in Friday!

Well, as I want to keep it on Friday, and to give me more time to lose even more, I'll skip this week, but please, post your weight for this week if you would like!

Don't let my memory (or lack thereof) stop your weigh-in!

Take care everybody!

Beth*