Weigh In

This week I weighed in the exact same as last monday......

I'm going to step it up this week....

Goal is 2 lbs!

How did you do last week? leave a comment!

Healthy Recipes

betterrecipes.com

• Golden Gate Chinese Beef
• Lemon Chicken with Roasted Garlic
• Baked Pork Chops in a Mushroom Burgundy Sauce
• Citrus Seared Tilipa
• Chicken Curry Wraps
• Sweet and Savory Pita Sandwich
• Pepper Steak Stirfry
• Healthy Crab Bisque
• Berry Topped Cupcakes
• Spaghetti Squash Italiano
• Pumpkin Pecan Pie
• Eggplant Italiana
•  Ultimate Comfort Rice
• Green Tea Smoothie

Break

We will start another 8 week weightloss challenge

Thursday, January 7, 2010

6:30 pm @ My Place

(we will work out the rotation schedule at the first meeting)

Enjoy your break

but remember the goals we set last night!

Throughout this break I will be posting periodically so check back often... and let me know if you think of any suggestions for our next challenge..

 I am going to continue to weigh in each monday until the first meeting and post my progress on the blog.

If you would like, leave a comment and let us know how you are doing.. just another way to keep us all motivated till then.

22 lbs Lost

Well we all made it to the end! Everyone had a loss!

We have our Weightloss Challenge Winner

Lorraine lost 22.1 lbs, thats more than 10% lost

Congratulations!

What really is one serving?

Today's Small Change: Avoid portion distortion.

Ellie Krieger 

What's One Serving?

Obsessing about measuring portions is not what the Healthy Living With Ellie program is all about. Eating should be an enjoyable experience, and as long as you focus on foods that are nutritious, you're heading in the right direction.

Nevertheless, portion sizes (especially those served at restaurants) are so out of control these days that it's a good idea to review what counts as one "serving" from different food groups. Keep these in mind today as you prepare your meals:

One serving of starchy food can be 1 slice of bread; 1/2 cup cooked grain like bulgur, oats, rice, or pasta; 3/4 cup cold cereal; 1 medium potato; or 1/2 cup corn. Women trying to lose weight should shoot for 4–6 servings per day; men who want to lose weight should aim for 6–9.

One serving of vegetables is 1/2 cup cooked vegetables, 1 cup rawleafy vegetable (like lettuce), or 3/4 cup vegetable juice. One serving of fruit can be 1 medium fruit (like an apple or orange); 1/2 banana; 1 cup melon or fresh berries; 3/4 cup fruit juice; or 1/4 cup dried fruit. Women should enjoy at least 2 fruit servings and 3 vegetable servings a day, while men should have at least 3 servings of fruit and 4 of vegetables.

Examples of 1 serving of protein are 1 ounce meat, poultry, or fish; 1 egg; 1/2 cup beans, tofu, or tempeh; 1/3 cup nuts; or 2 tablespoons ofnut butter. One serving of dairy can be 1 cup milk or yogurt; 1/2 cup cottage cheese; or 1 1/2 ounces cheese. For women, 4–8 servings of protein and 2–3 servings of dairy are a good goal; men can increase protein to 7–12 servings. It's okay to eat an additional 1–2 servings of low-fat dairy products each day if you like.

Finally, a serving of fats and oils is 2 teaspoons of oil, butter, margarine, or mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons of regular salad dressing; or 4 tablespoons of reduced-fat dressing. Women should aim for 4–8 servings per day; men, 9–12.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Our winner this week is

Tiffany