Originally Posted by 17681

Glad you liked the link, I bookmarked it too! I was wondering how many calories I burned by walking, and don't have a HRM so I found that. I know alot of us walk and do the WATP so I figured it might help estimate that.
Today was kinda my cheat day food wise, tomorrow is my cheat day exercise wise. Curves is closed tomorrow so I'll get my hair cut.
Today's Accountability:
B-Oatmeal
L-Chinese shrimp and broccoli, seafood salad, pineapple and small brownie
S-Banana
D-2 slices of veggie pizza
Approximate Calories: 1,439
Exercise: Curves 30 minutes
Vitamin~check
Water~1 more cup left for 8, but I'll drink 2!

Have you ever realized you work out with Lesley Sanson too much? lol today my mom and I found a vending machine with kitty stickers in it, so we put in our money and got one...and I say "I love it!" haha I think, thats an interesting phrase and then realize where I got it from. Does anyone else say "I love it/this" now?
I think I'm going to try the 3 mile next week!!

Lol, I do.
I am trying something new this week. I had my "no exercise day today, and will work out on my "Cheat day" Sunday. I used to do it on the same day.
Yes, I have picked up both Leslie and Jillian phrases!

JILLIAN'S TIP OF THE DAY
Numb Toes
Sometimes people complain about numbness in their toes during cardio workouts. If you're experiencing this, it's most likely because you need bigger shoes. Exercise shoes should be a half size larger than your normal size, since the feet tend to swell during this kind of movement. The extra space in the shoe will create a comfort zone without screwing up your foot mechanics.

THANK YOU for this! I've had this problem SO much, and I was JUST griping about this a lot today 'cause I was on this new crazy machine the gym just got - a sort of combo stairmaster/elliptical thing - and I thought maybe using it would keep my toes from going numb, 'cause I'd be able to change the motion and foot position more, but Nooooo - 20 minutes in and my toesies were all pins and needles. I kept going for another 10 minutes but finally had to get off of it and it was SO frustrating! Now I know!

I guess I'm not too thrilled about having to buy another pair of shoes, but if it'll keep me from getting prickle-feet, it's worth it - THANKS for the info!

Friday's Recipe

Cantaloupe, Yogurt and Granola Parfaits with Blueberries Recipe

This recipe serves: 8
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
For the granola:
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins

For the blueberry sauce:
1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
juice of 1/2 lemon
sugar (2-4 tablespoons, to taste)

For the parfaits:
4 cups plain, non-fat yogurt
2 cups fresh cantaloupe, cubed
8 tall parfait glasses

Cooking Instructions
For the granola:
1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
2. Combine the oats and almonds in a medium bowl.
3. In a small saucepan combine the honey, molasses, water, vegetable oil and cinnamon and heat through, stirring for about one minute. Pour over the oat mixture and stir to blend.
4. Spread the granola onto a baking sheet and toast, stirring every 10 minutes until golden-crisp, about 30 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and add the raisins. Cool completely before serving.
6. The granola can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to three weeks in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

For the blueberry sauce:
1. Puree the berries in a blender with the lemon juice. Blend in the sugar by the tablespoonful, tasting after each addition, until the desired degree of sweetness is reached.
2. Strain through a fine strainer, pressing with a rubber spatula to release the juices.

For the parfaits:
1. Layer the granola, cantaloupe and yogurt and drizzle with blueberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 parfait
Calories 325
Protein 10 g
Total Carbohydrate 64 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sodium 86 mg
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Percent Calories from Fat 14%
Percent Calories from Protein 74%
Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 11%

Sounds like everyone is doing a great job! Don't forget to weigh in today

Great recipe! I am gonna have to make a new cook book!
I am gonna set up the new serious forum, now

Yesterday's accountability:
B- 2 whole grain waffles- 2pts 1/4 c syrup- 4pts CHECK
S- Grapes 0pts Almonds 2pts CHECK
E- 10 min walk CHECK
L- 6 chicken nuggets 7pts Small fries 7pts 2 cookies 5pts CHECK
E- 10 min walk CHECK
D- String cheese, beef jerky, 100 cal pk- 4pts CHECK
W- 96 oz CHECK
E- Jillian CHECK 3 mi WATP CHECK
Total 31 pts right on target

Today's plan:
B- PB banana shake- 7pts CHECK
S- Grapes
E- 10 min walk
L- Rice 3pts Salad or sandwich haven't decided yet!
S- Apple w/pb 3pts
E- 10 min walk
D- No clue yet (I slept in a little this morning so I didn't get much planning done, can you tell? )
W- 96 oz
E- 4 mile WATP, Pilates

It's Friday!!! And we have a 3 day weekend coming up! I'm so excited; I can't wait for 5:30!!

Good job Betsy! The new serious forum is up!

Hey all! I am the team leader for the Heartbreakers...the new one. I am not sure who I am supposed to send our weigh in info to so I am sending it to all the teams.

Our team lost 16.3 lbs this week!

Have a great Sunday!