Planning the big party

Okay folks,

We better get started planning that virtual party. We may have a few of you who may be able to drop at least 5 pounds by the end of the month of January.

Anyone who hits that goal gets a virtual helium balloon in their honor to celebrate victory. We are going to need some other volunteers to bring some other goodies and such. Be creative on what you can bring.

Today, it's Satuday, January 2nd. We can meet on Sunday, January 31st for the big party. Anyone who puts in a sincere effort during the entire month and doesn't happen to be able to lose that first 5 pounds, we can invite then anyway....shhhh...don't tell them or they may not work as hard. So peddle your incline bike, walk off your tail, plan your meals, buy good foods, check back here at our site often for motivation, or just do what ever it is that makes you successful.

John

Well it is Sunday here but I did start yesterday by going to the store to stock up the kitchen with good choices for the month.  This was after spending a couple of hours outdoor hiking the beautiful hill country of Texas!  (don't tell anyone how sore I am)

I am cooking today so the freezer will be stocked with quick easy to grab portion controlled protien based meals ~~ a neccessity since work will keep me extra busy over the next two weeks.  What I find is when I am busy I tend to grab those carb items to give me that false sense of energy but makes weight loss difficult.

So here is to us and a healthy, happy New Year!

Sounds like you are off to a good start!!! That's very encouraging to me. I was wondering if you could share a few of the high protein meals you prepared for your freezer. I am a busy  mom and many times I don't get a chance to stop and fix a proper meal for myself so I end up grabbing those quick & easy carb items that ruin my weight loss efforts. That seems to be my biggest downfall. So, I'm looking for quick & easy high protein/low carb foods I can just grab (or prepare ahead of time and keep in my freezer for quick grabs). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Lisa

http://www.adoctorskitchen.com http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com http://www.drgourmet.com http://www.eatbetteramerica.com

  I don't know if you like cooking (many people don't) but there are some good blogs out there about healthy eating that includes recipes.  I've pasted a few above.

I do a lot of freezing and reheating, so I know how easy it can be it eat poorly when something isn't already prepared.  I do find having some frozen cooked shrimp handy as it only takes a minute to thaw.

Oh thank you Sally!!! I've already been browsing the eating well living thin website and I LOVE IT!!! There are some really delicious high protein recipes on there. I don't LOVE cooking but I cook all the time. I have a large family so I'm always in the kitchen whipping up something. I'm excited to check out the other websites you posted too. Thanks again for the ideas!

Lisa,

I used to hate tuna before WLS and then I gained a liking for it. Now I use it as my pre-meal snack before I get the kids their dinner (that is my tough time of the day). If I have a slightly packed pouch while I get their food around I win in the long run. I have grown to like light Miracle Whip and a little sweet relish. I drain the tuna VERY well to get it as dry as possible (to stick).

I don't know about you, but I hated how I felt when I filled my pouch early on. Now I dream about having that same feeling. Tuna does that for me pretty well and the protein is just great.

I hate that carbs know my first name and keep calling me....J O H N.......J   O   H   N.....yoooooo hoooooo...over here. 

So far I feel very motivated as we start the new year....protein and veggies.

John

Well Lisa, seems like we all have the same down fall, busy lives and CARBS...John, how can they be calling your name when they are busy with mine????

I cook up 15 beans soup and add a diced up ham steak to it and freeze it in one cup servings, or I love pinto beans and do the same and then there is  always a chicken veggie soup (chicken breast, onion, lowfat creme of mushroom soup and a bag of mixed frozen veggies). Do you see the theme that I like beans or soup?? I also make up mini corn bread muffins, wrap them individually and freeze so can take out one at a time (none this year while I try carb withdrawel) ....I also make a HUGH meatloaf (usualy 4 lbs, which is a lot for one person) and then slice it into 4 oz servings and freeze for a quick grab with some veggies for lunch or dinner. 

During the summer I am like John, tuna is good but during these chilly months I like the heavier bean/soups to get me thru the colder weather.

Hope these ideas help but I am going to check out those websites, they sound promising!  Here's to happy freezing!!