Happy thanksgiving. What exactly is broccoli meringue?

Hi, fellow Canuck! Broccoli meringue is my weight friendly version of a creamy sauce broccoli dish. You cook the broccoli in a pot (about 6 mins). In a bowl you use your mixer to beat 4 egg whites until stiff, then add in lite mayo and some spices. You pour the mayo mixture over the broccoli in a dish and then sprinkle parmesan cheese on it. Bake 20 mins and PRESTO - broccoli that even my picky non-vegetable eating big brother loves! hee hee

It was fun at dinner, as my Mom has lost 20 lbs (reaching her goal), my Dad has lost 75 lbs, my bro has lost 20 and is well on his way, and I fluctuate between 62 and 65 lbs down! We have certainly lost one large person between us, anyway.

The scale adequately reflected my yummy meal...
Cheers
ABBA

Back on track! Two turkey dinners in a row for Canuck Thanksgiving left me back up at 154 lbs! EEEK! However, I am pleased to say that after yesterday's workout, the scale again registered me at 147lbs *phew!*

This is such a stressful time of year for me. Both my daughters have b-days within 2 weeks of each other. They are 2 yrs apart, so I cannot do a joint party. They also have VERY different personalities and interests. This means planning 2 totally different parties and then picking up everything required! Geez, my bank account gets significantly drained at this time of year...and I end up with a headache THHIIIIIIIIIISSSSS big! LOL

I am excited that DH went out yesterday and spent all day at the car auction - so I now have a car of my very own! Yippee! It even looks slightly sporty, all black and sleek. The main thing is it will be way cheaper on gas than the Jeep Cherokee and it will make things so much easier with regard to taking the kids to/from school and my getting to work not having to borrow a vehicle.

Cheers
ABBA

Hi all!
I am back on-line after an absence. I have basically just been bobbing up an down between 148-152 for the last couple of months. Frustrating, but not the worst thing in the world I guess. The annoying thing is that my WW goal is 150.0, which I must reach and sustain for 6 wks in order to become a lifetime member who no longer has to pay the meeting fee of $16 each time. I cannot figure out why the first 60 came off so easily (relatively) and this last 2 has been killing me!!!

If anything, my workouts are even more intense than before, and I do them roughly 6 x per week. When I finally went back to WW today, my leader suggested that maybe I am not eating enough, as I have not been counting in my exercise/flex points. It seems weird to eat more in order to lose weight, but I will try it this week and see if it helps.

Wish me luck!

ABBA

So tonight I figured out that my calorie intake over the past number of months has only been about 1,000 per day, as I have not been taking in the extra amount allowed due to my exercise! So I do think there is a very good chance I have not been eating enough. It feels weird, but as of now I will be trying to eat MORE to lose weight!

Cheers
ABBA

Well, Steve has recommended that I not only eat more, but that I put aside my exercise regimen for a week or two. He thinks this "rest" may help boot things back into gear. I sure do hope he's right!

ABBA

Well, I have been increasing my caloric intake, but have not completely stopped my workouts. I weighed myself this morning, and I am 2 lbs HEAVIER. I will not panic, though. It may take my beautiful body a week to adjust (?) to more food and realize that it doesn't need to be stored. How I would LOVE to just eat total sweet & salty JUNK to make up my extra calories! However, sodium wreaks havoc on me with water retention, so I won't be doing that. Also, I want to feed my body good stuff, so I can have sustained energy.

All for now
ABBA

Hello Friend!! After a long absence myself, I'm pleased to see your still doing a FANTASTIC job!

Don't stress yourself out to much over the last few pounds, as you might be sabotaging yourself and don't even know it, they say stress will increase weight on women and your not even aware of it. I think if you just follow your plan (and Steve's) you'll see in due time it will start coming off again.

It didn't take you a week to lose what you have already and we all know those last pesky pounds are the WORST of them all, are bodies are very much in arms to fight us and well, patience ALWAYS wins. You'll do it, I have faith in you... You've made it this far and wow who would have thought right????

GREAT JOB ALREADY!!!!
AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOTH YOUR GIRLS! yeah I love those!
Have a good rest of your weekend!
Kim

Hey, Miss Ladybug! What a beautiful encouragement you are to me! Your kind words were EXACTLY what I needed today! Thank you, my friend.

So I have been consuming more, but I have not completely stopped working out. I think last week I worked out 3x, which is half of my usual regimen for the week. Agonizingly, the scale has shown not a loss - but a 2lb GAIN!!! Grrrr... I am trying now to panic, but it sure is hard! I have a huuuuuuge fear of my weight piling back on - and I REFUSE to allow it to happen. So this week I will again begin my workouts, but I will be sure to keep my calorie intake much higher than it had been.

I'll keep you posted!
Cheers
ABBA

So I got my period today, which could account for the slight weight gain. I did not work out for the last several days, but sure did enjoy doing it today!

Cheers
ABBA

Still eating more, exercising less, hoping for the best. Haven't dared weigh myself while Aunt Flo is still on her annoying visit!

ABBA

*sigh* Still floating around between 152-155, which is WORSE than before. However, as it is now Christmas season, and sweets & treats abound, I am basically just going to stick with my usual workouts and eating my usual. I do love this time of year, and aim to enjoy it as much as I can.

Hope this finds you all enjoying the splendor of this wonderful season!
ABBA

Hi Janice

Firstly - many thanks for the christmas card. It arrived today with your lovely inscription and attached note describing your girls' surprise at the Disney announcement. It really brightened my day.

I know just what you mean about the anguish associated with the removal of these final pounds. My weight is also higher than my low weight (my ticker is set to the recent low weight instead of my current weight). It is only a few pounds - but we know about it. I too am taking the attitude that "what can I expect at this time of year". After all - we went through all this christmas deprivation (or guilt when you didnt deprive yourself) last year - and for me it doesnt seem much more than a month ago.

I think that part of the problem is that a year ago - we really hoped that we would be at goal by now. We may not have liked to say it - but that notion was in our hearts. Christmas and the end of the year is a natural milestone and one where we are inclined to take stock. Now we just want it done. The fact that most people that we encounter think that we are at goal when they see us in the street is ignored.

We just need to keep a perspective on the gain - remember that people that have always been skinny put on a little at this time of year and trust that if we keep what control we can on our diet and maintain the exercise - we will soon be where we want to be. We already have a formula that we know works. We should just ignore the slight gain and get pleasure from wearing the tiny clothes that seemed such an impossible idea not too long ago.

Take care
Love
Margaret

Margaret, my dear, as always, you are right. Thanks for the encouragement. And for the Christmas card!

Blessings
Janice

OMgosh, the amount of total JUNK food at my office is utterly insane! Completely ridiculous - and at a HOSPITAL, of all places! *sigh* Why can't those docs give us baskets of fruit and veg? Anyway, I have been showing great determination the last few days and not even been overly tempted. mind you, the first few days were a total waste... I have also been trying very hard to keep up with my exercising. It's tricky right now as DH is laid off work and I am having to work overtime just to keep body and soul together.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Janice