A Little of Wren

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Registered: 10-01-2002
A Little of Wren
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Sat, 04-08-2006 - 11:55am

Thought it was Time for me to Post a Journal so here we GO-

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Community Leader
Registered: 10-01-2002
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 5:57pm

Hello Jacqui,
If you have a Aldi's store

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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2006
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 11:11am

Thanks for the tips, Mel! Maybe as it gets a bit closer some of you seasoned veterans could start a post giving tips to all of us "first timers" through the holiday meals? My weakness is the starch... I love mashed potatoes and gravy, the stuffing, the fresh baked bread, the cranberries (really, a fruit?). Turkey has always been optional for me, but I am getting used to the increased protein, so maybe things will be a bit easier. I'll be sure to up my cardio that entire week to sort of head things off, too!

Jacqui

  • Jacqui
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Registered: 03-24-2006
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 5:23am

jacqui, which parts of the thanksgiving meal are you most worried about? which foods, i mean. maybe you can pick one or two that you will "sample" only -- just a bite or two. then pick a couple that you could make an la-friendly version of . . . or start a new tradition, and make a couple of new dishes that are la-friendly. many of the old "standards" can be incorporated into your meal plan -- at least for that 1 day.

dressing -- have 1/3 cup and let that be it.
turkey -- maybe save some extra protein portion (1/2), so you can really load up on the turkey
cranberry sauce -- count as a fruit, have the real berry kind, if possible. i have a great recipe i will share soon for cinnamon-orange infused cran sauce -- yum!
pumpkin pie -- have just the filling and count as a fruit (i think i'll make a crustless version this year personally)

yes, you'll end up getting a bit more sugar and fat in the meal that you typically would on la, but as long as you keep an eye on your portions, you'll be fine! then add in an extra cardio session friday morning. and you will definitely not get off track.

best,
mel

mel

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-24-2006
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 5:14am

sounds like a great meal, wren. i miss spinach. i haven't had the nerve to eat it yet since the fda warning.

what kind of wasa cracker do you eat? i have some of the rye -- very good!

mel

mel

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2006
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 8:17pm

Hi Wren!

I must admit, Thanksgiving is giving me a bit of anxiety. Originally when I joined I had it all mapped out that I would be done with the weight loss and stabilization before Thanksgiving. So shucks, one day of enjoys the holiday wouldn't hurt. Now all I can think of is everything that I "can't" have and how critical they'll be if I eat something "wrong". I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, huh?

That shrimp and spinach salad sounds yummy! I'll have to add that to my grocery list for next week.

Jacqui

  • Jacqui
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Registered: 07-27-2003
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 5:48pm

Wren


iVillage Member
Registered: 01-08-2006
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 5:38pm

YOU do us proud

Yuanita

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 5:30pm

Salad Girl

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Community Leader
Registered: 10-01-2002
Thu, 11-02-2006 - 7:23pm

Wren here


Blue plan


Exercise with weights

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Community Leader
Registered: 10-01-2002
Thu, 11-02-2006 - 7:08pm

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