I make this scrambled tofu and hash browns fairly often because I have the entire meal saved into myfitnesspal so I just have to click it! It's pretty easy to make and it tastes soooo good. I don't really get bored because it has peppers and is quite spicy. I use vegan cheese which is delicious, so I really just enjoy every bit of it.
I have been guilty of sticking to things that are already in my myfitnesspal also. I should really take some time to extend my recipes in there so I don't get stuck on the same old same old.
I guess I've been having a hard time finding different ways to cook my frozen vegetables which have really low calories. I cook them on the stove without butter and I guess I just need to find some kind of sauce to put on them to give them a little more flavor. Luckily I usually have the veggies as a side and something very delicious with it so I don't get too put off by the same old veggies when I have a complete meal.
Bonus: We don't do anything over here for St. Patrick's Day.
Same here.....nothing.
We used to have a farmer's market on the weekend in our town, but it's become so small that it's basically nonexistant anymore! Pretty sad, especially living in the midwest you'd figure there would be a lot of people, but I guess they just don't want to spend the time going out.
Thanks!
Wow, you do sound busy! Karate party? Cool!
I guess another positive is when you take them you are faced with reality and it's like you "have to" work hard and change because these are called BEFORE pictures. No use in before pictures if there aren't going to be any AFTER! I think sometimes we forget how far we've come because the changes are so small but add up over a period of time.
Very true. I guess I should really get the camera out and take a few pictures of the now. I have some candid shots from WDW last summer to help me keep motivated too.
I'm so sorry about your Godfather. Good for you, for staying on track! I find that exercise helps deal with life's ups and downs.
Thanks.....been an up and down day today. Still in my calories but not always with the best choices.....
That's strange, but I guess helpful for everyone else in the apartment.
Once every 2 weeks!? Well, I guess I am a girl so I do love to wear tons of clothes so I think my laundry would be into one massive pile within 2 weeks and I wouldn't have anything to wear!
When I was smaller and could buy clothes more easily (about 5 years ago) I was more likely to buy than wait to wash. I guess the good thing about that now is that there are a bunch of boxes of smaller clothes waiting for me to shrink into them.
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Sometimes I think as a vegetarian who is trying to get in shape I'm required to like hummus but the one kind I tried from Walmart was so disgusting. Maybe that brand is just not good...
Jillian kicked my butt yesterday. I went out and played some tennis with my brother (horribly, I am so terrible at sports) then did 30DS. Dang!
Our university is hosting a 5k this month. Debating on whether to sign up. I want to, but I can't convince anyone to go with me and considering it would be the real first "race" I don't want to go alone. -Sigh- I suppose I'll probably just end up going solo. I mean, who wants to pass up a 5k when they can do it? One of my new year's resolutions was to run a 5k this year and I'm already signed up for a half marathon!
I remember my first 5K. I did it a Sea World in Orlando. It was my lead up to my first WDW marathon. I did that solo which was fine....but the longer distance, I did with a friend which was really helpful. We trained together and then did the entire distance. I hope you can find someone to join you.
WOW on the 40 pounds! And well said about the non-scale victories!
Thanks!!!
Keeping your spot in the wagon warm! Glad you found your way back.
I used to feel that way about salads too. They were always better when made by someone else. But I stopped being cheap and started buying better salad ingredients....and preprepped if available...and it makes salad making much easier. I can make myself a huge salad in very little time. I try to prep a bunch of veggies at once..usually enough for 2-3 days. And I buy easier to use stuff....like organic spring mix rather than head lettuce that needs to be cut or torn and washed. And a container of grape tomatoes that only need a wash, rather than large tomatoes that need to be chopped. Dice up a few peppers, a few stalks of celery and a cucumber all at once....then throw it all in a resealable bowl in the fridge...and you can just toss a scoop on your greens when it is salad time!
I try to veer off of the standard green salad sometimes too....to make it more interesting. Yesterday's lunch was greens with diced apple and goat cheese and a cranberry pomegranate vinaigrette. Tonight is taco salad!
Anyhow....HTH!
Enjoy your spring break!
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Glad you had a chuckle at the end of your week!
Enjoy your busy weekend!
Sometimes I don't try a new recipe because I don't want to deal with figuring out the points.
I try to avoid boredom by mixing things up when time allows (llike today). I tried a new pancake recipe. It was a nice change from the usual egg whies or hot cereal.
I avoid my obsessions by not allowing them in the house! Sweet potatoe chips come to mind first. Out of sight, out of mind.
I am doing the same.....don't buy it I can't eat it.....but I find that sometimes I limit my buying and don't get a variety of things in my diet.
Sorry for your sad news. But good for you for dealing with it in a positive way! That is a huge step! You recognized the emotion and the trigger response.....it is hard to change habits that you don't see.
Thanks...the tricky time is ahead on Monday when the service is taking place and I can't be there. But I will make it!!
Enjoy your weekend!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to our resident Irish! Enjoy the tart!
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Morning friends! Wearing your green?
I'm up and moving but the family is starting slow today. DS is up and playing something on the desktop. I made a batch of baked oatmeal for the kids and 2 flaxseed pancakes for myself...nice treat! DH will probably have eggs.....again.
Swim meet is tomorrow only, so I see some scrapping in my future today ( after exercise, of course ).
TTYL.............P
I have never done scrapping. But I am going to try to put together a digital memory book from pictures that I take during my upcoming trip. I have found a couple places to get it published as a coffee table book at a decent price. Will give it a go.
Good Saturday morning everyone
Happy St Patrick's Day
I slept till 7 today which is a big surprise for me. It is very foggy here. It was supposed to clear when the sun came up but here it is almost 9 and it has not cleared up yet.
The local school's show went well last night even with the lead not feeling well. She did a great job and was a true professional.
I have to be back there this afternoon to see about next week's 50 anniversary special. Last night I saw a few friends that I hadn't seen in a while.
My school is celebrating 50 years this year as well. We have been preparing for the big celebration in May. We have been preparing with the school foyer becoming the Time Machine each month this year. Music, Fashion, Toys, etc from different decades that the school has been open. January was the 60's, February the 70's, Right now it is the 80's. Has been really cool.
I have been trying to cut down on gluten. Dh has had some stomach issues and one may be a sensativity to gluten. We don't know exactly what sets him off. We are still trying to figure that out but because of that I am trying to cook healthier meals. We are also eating at home a little more so we can control what he eats.
Christopher Sorry to hear about your godfather. Good work on not eating.
Thanks!! The support from you all is very helpful.
Off to get some things done.
THis is our last week with just us. Next week we join forces with Team Mickey.
Have a happy and healthy day.
Sounds like a packed weekend for you! Karate party sounds pretty interesting! I'm cleaning the kitchen cabinets today too...yes, I hate throwing things out...such a waste...I need to do a better job at looking in the fridge before starting a meal from scratch.
f I lived closer I would at least do the bathroom for you!!
Hmmmm....I would love to be obsessed with healthy foods...sadly I am not....ice cream is still my downfall. My go-to meal seems to be grilled chicken and steamed spinach. I also seem to go to liquid egg whites with veggies in a cup in the microwave...great breakfast choice. I have had a sugar craving lately so I had a run in with some jelly beans last night ...again. I didn't have that many and it really filled the sugar hole for me.
Jelly beans are a weakness for me too. Luckily, they are virtually non-existant in the shops here. Used to find small boxes of jelly-bellys but nothing anymore. I have a real love for the black ones.
Coming from an Irish family, St. Patrick's Day has a special place in my heart. I will be making some Guiness car bomb cupcakes for tomorrow's dinner along with my corned beef and cabbage. I'm heading to a ST. Pat's dinner dance tonight for a church fundraiser.
My family is from County Mayo and County Claire. My great-great grandmother grew up in Kilrush and was born in a little town called Core. I still have cousins there and last time I was over we were able to see the house where my great-great grandmother was born. Pretty cool stuff!! I have been in Ireland for St. Pat's Day twice and I really think we celebrate the day in the US in a grander fashion than in IRELAND! We actually had dinner in a wonderful restaurant called Fire (in Dublin, off of St. Stephen's Square) Can't wait for my next trip over!!
Oh Christopher....I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My godfather is current in the hospital and they are not sure when is going on. I wish you peace and I am so happy that you were able to take a walk and sort out some grief rather than eating.
And thank you as well. I hope that things improve for your godfather.
I love hummus...but not all kinds. I love the Saabra hummus with olives
Thanks P!! I really need to get my salad juices going....It's a food shopping day so I am planning on some lettuce on the menu. Taco salad sounds yummy too!!!
Gotta love Newsies!!
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Good Afternoon!!
Just watching the parade in NYC on my tv and getting ready to actually do something today! I still feel kinda icky so I am still in my pajamas and moving slow....
Have a great St. Patrick's Day Donalds!
Hope you are feeling better soon.
Hiya Karen-how cool that your family are originally from here (well a wee bit further south than me but still same land mass right). Glad to hear you are keeping tradition alive with your celebrations
We got up this morning and my 5yr noticed the frost on the ground and said "thats to keep away the smell of boiled cabbage"
Its a line from a story we read that Jack Frost comes out to protect humans from Goblins and the smell of cabbage but it was so appropriate today given the dinner cooking in alot of houses tonight (not mine though-I dont like cabbage)
Hope you have a great day
I love how children make associations from one thing to another. We work hard in school helping students to do this and when they do so in a logical way that does not make sense in fact, you can't halp but smile.
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Evening is drawing to a close here. It has been a very quiet day here on the boards. I hope that everyone is enjoying their St Paddy's Day and just busy and we can expect to see more popping in tomorrow or as the week begins.
Talk to you all tomorrow!!
Christopher