TEAM SKINNY (June 08) A mid year New Beginning (Page 24)

bike: 54.6 mi

clif bar during ride

piece of pork post ride

ugg, pizza for dinner 3 slices and 1 cheese stix

i146q - 2008-06-27 1:39 AM Two other ideas I've been playing with : First, this weekend I was thinking about going on a protein shake and fruit fast! 2-3 days, 4 meals a day with nothing but a protein shake (scoops of whey) and an orange, pear, or banana. Will let you all know if this even pans out. Second, was--> now that I've successfully reintegrated a running routine, I'm thinking about kicking it up a notch. Next wk, at least 4 sessions (instead of 1.4 mi, make them 2.8 mi or 2 laps). What are the teams thoughts???

Good idea on extending out the runs, slow but sure keep getting a little longer

"If I can survive war, layoffs, disappointments, and all the misfortunes life brings, I can go out for a run."

Heavenly Honolulu Pizza
Powerfoods: 2

3 tablespoons marinara sauce
1 ready-made flatbread, such as Flat Out
3 slices deli ham, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons grated low-fat Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Spread marinara on flatbread. Top with ham, pineapple, pepper flakes, and Cheddar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bake at 375°F for 6 minutes.

Serves 1

Thai Pizza
Powerfoods: 5

3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 ready-made flatbread, such as Flat Out
2 tablespoons sliced green onions 

3/4 cup chopped and defrosted frozen shrimp
1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil
3 tablespoons grated reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Stir together peanut butter and soy sauce, blending well. Spread on flatbread. Top with onions, shrimp, basil, and mozzarella. Bake at 375°F for 6 minutes.

Serves 1

Mens Health tips on how to stop cravings.

1. Drink up. Often we interpret as hunger what's really thirst in disguise. Make it a rule to reach for a glass of ice water every time you feel hungry; you'll be surprised how much less you'll wind up eating.

2. Pinch yourself. Specifically, your nostrils or earlobes for 10 seconds. The craving will pass. These are acupressure points, which means that how this works is an ancient Chinese secret. But trust me, it does.

3. Use 100-watt lightbulbs. Brighter is better in the dining room, or on the couch if you tend to munch in front of the TV. Dim lights lower inhibitions of all kinds, whether you're making a move on Debbie or Little Debbie.

4. Negotiate over coffee. You're more apt to munch mindlessly during intense discussions. If you're going to break up with her, do it over a salad. If you're negotiating a big deal, wait until the dinner is finished.

5. Keep your hands to yourself. Manufacturers know that your chances of purchasing a product rise exponentially once you touch it. That's why the worse a food is for you, the more likely it comes in a cool, colorful package. Next time you're at the market, make a mental note not to touch anything in the junk-food aisles.

6. Think healthy, not thin. Many people become more successful at long-term weight loss once their motive shifts from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier.

--By Marc Salem. Salem stars in the one-man show Mind Games. You can find more mind-control tips at marcsalem.com.

Kappie:  A big Whoo-Hoo to completing your tri!!!  way to go!!!  You'll be forever hooked now.

Josh, I'm with you grapes and turkey do not a pig out make.

Let's try on my total debacle of yesterday:

• grilled pastrami sandwich with cheese
• oh, and fries
• 2 slices of carry out pizza
• garlic breadsticks
• half a tub of Ms. Meringues cookies -- can anyone say mainline sugar?

So back on the rabbit food today!!

oops and I forgot to add the TWO pieces of baklava I ate.  Darnitall working with a greek guy who has a mother who over bakes!!!!

Accountability for today:
Breakfast: kashi cinnamon squares, water

snack: banana, apple, dannon yogurt smoothie

swim: 1950 yards

lunch: pizza hut buffett, salad, 2 breadsticks, a couple of small slices and oh no, yep, two slices dessert pizza

Josh, I hope you are doing better today! 

I had to take Rickey to have an endoscopy, as a follow up to being hospitalized a couple months ago.  It has been a nerve racking 3 weeks, they informed us there was a slight chance he had stomach cancer.  So today was the day they went in looking for it.  I have happy to report that there is no cancer...and the bleeding ulcers he had (original reason for hospitalization) have completely healed...So big sigh of relief here...Food wise I am holding strong.  but for some reason, I always feel hungrier when I am at home then when I am at work.  odd! 

So far today:

Breakfast - 1 protein shake

Snack - 1 string cheese and some roasted pumpkin seeds

Lunch - 2 slices low fat bologna and 2 slices swice chees and sugar free jello

The trick is, don't think of it as a meat substitute...just try the product with an open mind.  I have not found anything that tastes like meat...but I have found lots of things that I actually really like the taste off...Most of them Morningstar.  But I was never a red meat fan, so for me the alternative just tasted better.  Sorry I couldn't help

Runningwoof - glad Rickey is ok.  Cancer is scary.  Both of my parents had it (my Mom still does - it's a chronic form, my Dad was cured) and that worry is always in the back of my mind about her and her health.

As for me, MAJOR food binge yesterday for some reason (I think cause the scale didn't show me a # that I liked.) I'm seriously thinking that I will NOT weigh in for the entire month of July.

What did I eat? A  better question might be what I didn't. 

Started off with an iced mocha, in the middle somewhere were a couple of chocolate candy bars and about 10 See's chocolates (yes, I went into the store, picked them out and then ATE THEM ALL), and a burrito approximately the size of my head.

I didn't actually finish the burrito which is probably a good thing, and I resisted going out and buying a pint of Ben and Jerry's at midnight just to polish off my day, but man, WTH was that?

I'm not going to calculate the amount of calories and You Can't Make Me.  I don't want to know. 

Tricupcake:  Welcome to the group and hope you stick around awhile.  I have heard that portabella mushrooms taste pretty good instead of hamburger,  but they are way to close to veggie for me(yes I know they are a fungus....yuch!!)

Runningwoof:  Glad to hear about Rickey being okay.  Now quit eating junk and get to work.

Travjini:  A girl after my own heart.  Love that daily food list....LOL.  Now stop it!!!! 

traxster25 - 2008-06-27 2:58 PM Ok, Im new to the whole Tri thing, so I know I need to get down a couple 20 pounds to really compete like I want to.... So I hope its not too late to join, beginning numbers: wt: 172, BF% 25.5, BMI: 25.6  My first tri is August 23rd, So I need to do this fairly quickly.... in college when I was running track I weighed 130, so I have got some work to do, wish me luck

Welcome to the party, Traxster!!!

traxster25 - 2008-06-27 2:58 PM Ok, Im new to the whole Tri thing, so I know I need to get down a couple 20 pounds to really compete like I want to.... So I hope its not too late to join, beginning numbers: wt: 172, BF% 25.5, BMI: 25.6  My first tri is August 23rd, So I need to do this fairly quickly.... in college when I was running track I weighed 130, so I have got some work to do, wish me luck

Traxster, welcome....my .02 don't obsess about the weight loss but focus on the tri stuff.  Especially for your first one!  You'll see all shapes and sizes and, well, at least for me, I was in it to finish.  Anyway, welcome aboard and don't pressure yourself to drop that "couple 20" by the first tri

Well, might I suggest tofu?  I know, I get amazing amounts of grief from coworkers but truly, if you find some great recipes, and cook with it well, it can be really really tasty.  I generally buy the "extra firm" and you can find some interesting stuff online to try.  One key is to make sure you get all the water out, I put it btwn paper towels and soak it out.  And of course what you don't use, store in a tub with water.......

The other added bonus is it's amazingly cheap!