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The New Jawbone UP

2011-11-03T10:26:00.005-04:00

Have you guys heard of the new UP wristband?? Click on the link below to learn about it. It tracks everything from calories, movement, your sleep, to what your eating. I'm thinking about getting one :) I'll let you know.LINKUP™ is a revolutionary system (wristband + iPhone® app) that tracks your activity and sleep and inspires you to move more, sleep better and eat smarter. UP gets to know you,

Lesli on Goals

2011-04-12T08:46:00.002-04:00

This post is much harder for me to write than I thought it would be. I was chatting with a friend the other day and she said, "I hope this doesn't come across as bragging, but I've lost 10lbs since I started losing weight!" Bragging? Heck NO! I am so proud of my friend! We all know how hard losing weight can be and we need to celebrate each others victories and let them motivate us to be the best

Weekly Weigh IN

2011-02-09T11:25:00.003-05:00

I know I haven't posted my weight in the last couple of weeks but I promise I'm still on the weight loss train! This week I'm down 1 pound, a total of 7 pounds since I started. I'm trying to see if I see a difference in my pictures, I can only tell at the waistline and hips...DAMN MY HIPS. Anyone have any good recipes??? I made oven fried chicken this week and it was DELISH! The recipe is

Weekly Weigh In

2011-01-21T10:42:00.004-05:00

Ryan-Happy Friday. I'm so happy it's Friday, work has been busy for us this week. At the beginning of the week I felt so good, I even tried on a pair of jeans I hadn't worn in over a year...they were still snug. The scale was down and I was really feeling good about things. This morning when I weighed in it was up 1 pound. Why?? maybe all the Oklahoma burritos decided to show up. I don't know.

Weekly Weigh In

2011-01-14T09:59:00.005-05:00

It has been a bitterly cold and snowy week here in Atlanta, and I woke up this morning praying and wishing with every fiber of my being that the scale would reflect the hard work I have been putting in. I didn't post weigh in last week, because I was SO defeated. After a week of eating and exercising perfectly, I had gained 1.6 pounds. I COULD NOT believe it....until I had a conversation with

post holiday weigh in

2011-01-07T14:48:00.002-05:00

who was excited to get on the scale this week? AHHHHH NOT ME! I worked like a crazy person to combat the steak, boursin potatoes, cheese grits, mimosas, ham biscuits, mimosas & wine! (yes, I had so many mimosas I had to count it twice!) All my hard work netted me completely flat, and I'm not mad at the number I'm more mad that I tried to convince myself that my portions were small. I am happy to

Zing Zang 20 calorie drink!

2011-01-05T16:45:00.001-05:00

Don't know about you guys, but I LOVER me some spicy tomato juice/bloody mary mix. I've tried a bunch of varieties and this one is my FAVORITE. It's thick and zest~ey, pepper~ey & spicy And the best part is that it's only TWENTY calories. I drink it straight-up as a "mock-tail" but as Lesli reminded me...."Vodka is zero points. Right? It is, isn't it? Well at least it is in my head." So it's

New Year's Resolution....

2011-01-04T16:39:00.003-05:00

My new year's resolution is to not have "loosing weight" as a resolution for next year.... and I have a plan!I put some effort and time into deciding how I wanted to approach this year's weight loss goals....and I am taking it old school... yup... counting calories... My mother swears by this and I think it is no coincidence that I have met 2 people in the past 2 weeks that used this approach

Bobby Lightens it up! 5 Point hearty Soup

2010-12-30T09:34:00.001-05:00

Paula Deen recipe that her son Bobby "lightened up" Sounds yummy!HERE is the actual recipe2 teaspoons olive oil1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed1 onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce1 (14 1/2-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper4 ounces broken

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

2010-12-26T19:04:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone is having a great holiday! I have lost 0 pounds this week. I'm off to Oklahoma and wont weigh until I get home. So I will be gone from the blog for the next week. Enjoy your New Year and I will talk to you in 2011~ Ryan :)

Weekly weigh in ~ Merry Christmas Eve!

2010-12-24T08:45:00.002-05:00

Lesli ~ I do my weigh ins on Monday now & I love it! It inspires me throughout the week and keeps me focused on the weekend! I was really pumped after my Monday weigh in, because I made good progress and lost weight! This week is going to be a tough week for all of is, but I know my challenges will be not being in my kitchen or at my gym. I know they key for me will be about keeping my portions

Atlanta Half Marathon

2010-12-20T05:00:00.000-05:00

Last year, I posted a huge announcement on this blog about my decision to run a half marathon. I set the date of December 12th to participate in the Kiawah Island Half Marathon. What I didn't know at the time was, that was my older brother's graduation date... I could not miss that for the world because... well... he started working towards his Bachelor's degree in 1997. This was a HUGE

WEEKLY WEIGH IN

2010-12-17T05:00:00.002-05:00

I lost 1 pound! :) YIPEE!!!Ryan's Total: 1 poundI think I will start posting a picture each week so I can look back and hopefully see results. I will try to wear the same outfit (if I can remember). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Christina:Hey Ya'll! I'm back in too! Today is my first day to start counting points and feeling great! I read through some of my old posts and got a bit sad. I was so motivated and

I'M IN!

2010-12-15T05:00:00.001-05:00

I have been a YO YO lately. I'm not ashamed to admit it. It's so hard for me to loose weight and I get so mad when I do very well for 2 weeks and loose just 1 pound, so I say F*** IT and eat whatever I want...but we all no the truth. That's just a excuse that I've made up in my head. I know it's healthy to loose weight slowly and I just need to stick with it. I know you guys are thinking to

~Work Out video Queen~

2010-12-14T11:41:00.005-05:00

I am so the Queen of Work Out Videos and I'm ready to accept my crown! My gym recently added spin classes to it's line up, but before then you'd be hard pressed to find a hard core work out class! Therefore, I resorted to videos and exercise tv on demand! My first video ever was Jillian Michael's ~ The Shred. It's what kick started my healthy lifestyle and set a pretty high standard for meeting

2 YEARS!

2010-12-10T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hey old friend! Can you believe it's almost been 2 years since we started this weight loss blog? CRAZY! It feels great to be 2 years healthier and stronger! Good grief - I haven't written a FFC blog or an ALLO blog in so long that I can hardly remember how to write one!Let's just get real ~ I have a big work event in February and I want to look good. I have never in my healthy life been so

from ALifeLesOrdinary... "A 'BIG' Moment"

2010-07-13T11:22:00.000-04:00

I conduct all of our first round interviews in our business. Some people will hire anyone, I will not. One of the questions that has always stuck out to me is question number 6. Who is your hero? 97.9% of the time I get Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle or Grandparent. And when I ask why, I usually get the same response. "They've always been there for me." LAME! Shouldn't a hero be someone who inspires

GNC Total Lean Lean Shake, Swiss Chocolate, Chocolate

2010-07-08T09:16:00.002-04:00

Ry's Rating: 4 STARS ****I've been drinking this for breakfast for the past 2 weeks and have lost 3 pounds. On the box they want you to use it twice a day but I'm not one of those people that can have a shake for breakfast and a shake for lunch. It keeps me full and it's very helpful that it has all the protein and minerals you need in one day. I think it makes a great breakfast and I think I

I'm doing it!

2010-06-16T12:03:00.007-04:00

I said good BYE to these fried zucchini flowers I made a couple of weeks ago! (THEY WERE DAMN GOOD THOUGH) NO MORE FRIED FOOD until I hit the 15 pound mark!I'm sure we don't have many readers anymore :( but I wanted to let you know I've been back on weight watchers for 3 weeks now! I'm only down 3 pounds, WHICH IS OK because I have cheated here and there.We have a busy summer ahead of us and I

Garlic Fish Taco's

2010-04-21T15:19:00.002-04:00

Jim had his first fishing tournment of the season and brought home a couple of pounds of cobia, which is a thick white fish that resembles swordfish (OR SO THATS WHAT IT REMINDS ME OF). I've been making diffrent recipes all week with it and wanted to share this HEALTHY taco recipe. It turned out DELISH :)Since cobia is a thicker fish I cubed it up before I cooked it. I marinated the fish in

Cantaloupe-Banana Slush

2010-03-24T14:50:00.002-04:00

RY'S JOURNEY I know I have posted mostly main meals, so I thought I would switch it up and post something you could have for a snack or breakfast! RATING: 8I have a smoothie machine from college and I dusted it off last week. Smoothies are easy, quick, and delish. I will try the Polynesian Pineapple Shake next and report back!2 points per serving Ingredients:3/8 cup coarsely chopped

WW Journey

2010-03-09T13:02:00.002-05:00

Parmesan-Turkey MeatloafExtra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon1 Onion Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean, 1 1/4 poundWheat bread (4 slices), - made into fine crumbs (I used half crackers and that's why my points are more)Skim Milk, 1/2 cup1 EggKetchup, Heinz, 3 tbspParmesan Cheese, grated, 1/2 cup3 garlic cloves Basil, .5 tspsome dashes of worcestershire sauce1 can of tomatoesdash of dijon

Jackie Warner ~ Power Circuit Training ~

2010-03-03T07:00:00.000-05:00

Helllllooooo, Friends! Long time no talk! Maybe you've been wondering where I've been thinking I've fallen off the wagon or perhaps traded in blogging for Ice Cream eating... NO! 2010 has gotten off to a great start for me physically. I started the year off with a food cleanse & detox and it got my head in the right place. I feel better than I have in a long time, and I think I look better

QUAIL

2010-03-02T11:31:00.002-05:00

So over the weekend my husband went on a quail hunt and brought back tons of meat. Quail is only 2 points for 2oz! I grilled the quail last night and it was SIMPLE and fast and turned out delish! Here's the easy steps below.I marinated half the meat in Italian dressing and half in BBQI took lean bacon (haha) and used a pick to help it stay on the birdGrilled it over medium heat for 13 minutes

WW Creole Chicken

2010-02-23T15:53:00.002-05:00

Creole Poached Chicken BreastsMy Rating: 7..to be honest I probably will never cook this again with chicken breasts, I may try it with a white fish like snapper. The sauce was VERY tasty. The chicken was a little dry, and I didn't over cook it. I prefer baked or grilled chicken breast. I think it would have been TONS better if I used chicken on the bone. It was GOOD THOUGH!Jim's: 7Memaw: 10

Ry's Journey

2010-02-22T13:34:00.003-05:00

If you own the Weight Watchers cookbook DO NOT make the stuff peppers! I gave them a rating of 4…Jim liked them but I think his taste buds were broken that day. I’m not even going to give you the recipe…but took the time to make and take pictures so I will show you what the nasty things looked like. Tonight I’m trying another recipe, wish me luck!

I'm BACK!

2010-02-16T13:31:00.002-05:00

I have been away, so I apologize but I’m back to cooking! RATING FROM EVERYONE BUT MOM: 8 MOM: 10 4 mushrooms equals 2 points Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms 1 10OZ bag fresh baby spinach leaves 1 large egg ¼ onion garlic 2tlb bread crumbs (fresh would be better) salt & pepper ¼ cup Monterey jack cheese (I used more to sprinkle on top) Mushrooms 1. Preheat the oven to 400-spray

4 Point Turkey Burgers

2010-02-10T06:50:00.001-05:00

Check out my other BLOG for an awesome 4 point turkey burger recipe!

Spicy Reddened Shrimp with Papaya-Lime Salsa

2010-01-28T12:40:00.005-05:00

THIS IS 4 POINTS :)1 ¼ pound shrimp (I used 1 pound) For the RUB (throw in a bag) 1 ½ teaspoons paprika 1 /2 teaspoon thyme (I didn’t) ¼-1/8 teaspoons cayenne pepper (depending on how HOT you like it) salt & pepper Ry’s EXTRAScumin Garlic powder Old Bay’s seafood seasoning GOYA In a large zip-close bag, combine all the spices add the shrimp and SHAKE!

Ry's Journey

2010-01-26T10:23:00.002-05:00

Classic Steamed Lobster with Special Dipping Sauce ¼ cup of butter 1-tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped parsley, and tarragon. 1 ½ finely chopped watercress (I didn’t have any) salt & pepper 4 lobster tails (I used 2 because leftover lobster isn’t my favorite) 4 lemon wedges (Recipe doesn’t call for GARLIC, but of course I added some) 1)

Asian Halibut

2010-01-20T13:44:00.005-05:00

Before (each fish is wrapped in its own foil package)AFTER It was yum!Here is the Asian Halibut recipe I posted last week. I made it again for Memaw on her birthday, it was a hit!The recipe is on the posts below.

Ry's Journey

2010-01-19T10:23:00.004-05:00

Weight Watchers didn’t make a good chili…so I added some stuff :) Here is MY VERSION to good WW chili, and I only bumped the chili up one point! 5 points per serving.RY’S RATING: 8.5Husband: 8Memaw & Mom: 10· 2 tsp olive oil· 1 medium onion, chopped· 3 medium garlic clove, minced· 1 or 2 carrots·

My Kitchen

2010-01-15T09:11:00.001-05:00

Whenever I see pictures of homes and kitchens I always have wanted to see a video because you can get a better picture of what things look like. SO I thought I would share a video of my kitchen with you since I will be cooking my way through the WW Cook Book. I made the WW Chili last night and will blog about it soon! HAPPY FRIDAY!!

The Skinny on Pork

2010-01-14T05:56:00.001-05:00

Pork is a healthy choice. 4oz of pork loin roast provides 158 calories and 7 grams of fat only slightly more than the 140 calorie 5 grams of fat in a 4oz chicken breast. And that's not the only reason to go hog wild for it: Pork is also high in potassium, a nutrient that may help lower blood pressure

Recipe #3/Ry's Journey

2010-01-13T13:18:00.003-05:00

These burgers really turned out GREAT! I was a little worried after my Orange Chicken wasn’t as I expected, but THESE, they were delish! I was worried they would turn out dry or fall apart, neither happened. I served them with oven fries, which are 3 points for a serving size. I just had another burger for lunch and I think it was better today than last night! One thing I did do was after I

Ryan's Journey through the Weight Watcher Cook Book

2010-01-12T10:00:00.000-05:00

Last nights dinner was Orange Chicken w/ Broccoli!!MY RATING: 6My Husbands Rating: 7It reminded me of a basic stir-fry, the orange flavor was barley there. If I were to make this again I would add more orange juice and less water, and maybe some orange and lemon zest. I served it with a ½ cup of white rice, which is worth 2 points. Below is my first video EVER! Orange Chicken with

The best damn fish I’ve ever made

2010-01-12T05:00:00.001-05:00

(I want to start off and say this week I lost a pound. I also purchased Jillian Michaels Detoxify and burn pills and started them today. I will let you know how it goes.)OK... MY IDEA…..For Christmas Jim got me a weight watcher cook book, so over the weekend I tore it open and was flipping through the pages. To my surprise they had some good stuff. So I thought I would give it a try…the

High Energy Snacks

2010-01-11T06:38:00.001-05:00

Just say NO, to excess sugar and caffeine! If you need an energy boosting midafternoon snack try one of these healthy picks! Soy Chips Turkey Jerkey Homemade trail mix Low fat yogurt High-fiber crackers & peanut butter Edamame

Potassium Power

2010-01-07T16:35:00.004-05:00

Cutting back on sodium can be one way to lower high blood pressure. Now there's another drug-free way you can reduce your numbers: adding potassium to your diet. What really helps is simultaneously cutting back on your sodium intake while consuming more potassium-rich foods. For the greatest benefits, limit sodium to 2,300 milligrams a day and get at least 4,700 milligrams of potassium.Potassium

Couch to 5K Update

2009-12-21T09:32:00.004-05:00

Hi friends, today starts week 3 of Couch to 5K training. I question myself at least every other day "why am I doing this?" and I don't know the answer, BUT we are doing it! I'll be honest and admit that I don't follow the every other day schedule train, rest, train, rest, train, rest, rest...but I do get my 3 days training in. The first day you had to walk for 5 minutes, jog for 2, then walk

Weigh In

2009-12-17T10:14:00.001-05:00

This week I have been good but not great. I didn’t run as much and on Saturday mom and I went to Epcot and ate Hibachi. You know the seafood sauce that’s white, which is pure mayonnaise; I drink that stuff like hot tea. The meal was great and worth every point!Hope everyone is having a great Holiday Season! It’s been so hot here I haven’t been able to get into the Christmas spirit. Have a great

Weigh In Day

2009-12-11T10:38:00.000-05:00

I’ve chosen Fridays to be my weigh in day. This week I have done very well at staying on track, and have used only a little of my flex points. I’m doing the Couch to 5-K challenge and have ran everyday except for Wednesday and Thursday, and it wont be FRIDAY because after this message I’m heading out with my tennis shoes. So what am I down this week?? 2.2 pounds, the scale has been so strange,

Couch to 5K

2009-12-07T10:20:00.001-05:00

Hi friends, it's the 4th Fat Chick Allie. I too slacked off this summer and let my eating get a bit out of hand. And you all know my hatred of all things considered "working out". But I've got my mind ready and am back on track. Starting today the couch to 5K program. It's a 10 week program, that goes at a very manageable (slow for most) pace. My good friend Tara is joining me. We are researching

I'M BACK!!

2009-11-30T08:38:00.004-05:00

SO....I took a tiny break and kinda gained some weight ;( Thanksgiving was great :)WOW, I should be a poet :)Well, I'm back and I'm starting weight watchers today! I know it's crazy to try such a thing during the holidays but I think it will help me maintain my weight until January! I will start posting my gains and losses on Friday's so if anyone wants to join me please do and please comment to

Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole

2009-10-12T05:12:00.002-04:00

Light King Ranch Chicken CasseroleMakes 8 servings Ingredients ·1 large onion, chopped ·1 large green bell pepper, chopped ·Vegetable cooking spray ·2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts ·1 (10-ounce) can fat-free cream of chicken soup, undiluted ·1 (10-ounce) can fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted ·1 (10-ounce) can diced tomato and green chiles ·1 teaspoon chili powder· 1/2 teaspoon

30 Day Challenge Winner

2009-10-09T05:00:00.001-04:00

I am so excited that we are announcing the winner of the FIRST EVER FourFatChicks 30 Day Challenge! I've been trying to decide all week how we'd go about this, and figured I'd give all 3 of our WonderWomen 4 chances to win. One for each FatChick!Then I cut each of the names up and placed them into an old Fat Free Cool Whip container which, if you pay close attention to in the video I call it a

1st week back! ~ Lesli ~

2009-10-08T09:51:00.003-04:00

This marks the end of my 1st week truly back in the swing of counting points! Let me be the first to say ~ dang! It's so not easy getting back into the routine of counting every single point, but you know what saved my points life? Writing down every single point! I wrote them in my notebook & in my iWatcher application on my phone. I was SHOCKED at how quickly points would go and how much I was

French Fries (UN-fried)!!!

2009-10-07T05:03:00.001-04:00

Now I must admit it's NOT a good option to eat french fries on a daily basis, but I know sometimes you just GOTTA have them. And I'm excited to say that I've found a frozen brand that is Weight Watcher friendly.If you do the BAKED option, these fries are 150 calories, 5 grams of fat & 2 grams of fiber per serving (11 fries) which eaquals 3 points. So if you have a light point lunch you can have

~30 Day Challenge~ SEPTEMBER {Complete!}

2009-10-02T05:00:00.000-04:00

WAAAA HOOOO! That's what the end of my 30 Day Challenge calendar said! And if you ever wondered just how beautiful I am after I go for a run/walk and then do arms with Jackie Warner ~ now you know!Girls ~ WE.DID.IT! I am so proud of each of you for setting a lofty goal and accomplishing it. Do not beat yourself up if you didn't work out every day, I personally had to skip some days, but the

Thursday!

2009-10-01T05:00:00.000-04:00

I'm choosing to post my food journal to help me stay on track, I'm sure it's boring but I feel like if I do so it will help ME stay motivated..so here it goes..I get 24 points in a day..I think, or so the chart says. Monday Breakfast: Fiber 1 bar: 2 Points Lunch: Chick-Fil-A grilled chicken sand: 5 pointsChick-Fil-A side salad with fat free honey mustard: 1 point (I didn't eat any of the

OCTOBER IS A NEW MONTH :)

2009-09-29T05:00:00.001-04:00

First let me say CONGRATS to all you girls that have done the SEPTEMBER 30 day challenge! I'm so proud of you! September is almost over and now you can look back and say, that wasn't that bad :)NOW, my September was a little different. The month was filled up with visitors and I'm ashamed to say I didn't do much on working out nor did I watch what I ate but things are changing! October is a

Y'all see that?

2009-09-28T05:00:00.001-04:00

It's the light at the end of the tunnel! All you 30 Day Challenge bad asses keep up the good work and finish strong!Even if you haven't done ALL 30 days ~ think about how YOU can get some exercise in today!Ps ~ I've already done Weight Loss Yoga & plan on sweating it out later with the Shred & CardioPss ~ I was in Target on Saturday & found MANY ways to spend $100!

Show me your Calendar ~ Tuesday SEPTEMBER 22

2009-09-22T05:00:00.000-04:00

Hey Ladies! I do apologize for my lack of updates last week. Unfortunately, I had a family emergency last week and spent more time thinking than I did blogging. Lucky for you, I also spent some time getting my workout on! I did skip 2 days, one at the hospital, one at the funeral, but was diligent the other days! I decided to mix it up and let my favorite at-home trainers hold up my calendar this

Show Me Your Calendar!!

2009-09-18T10:52:00.005-04:00

Did you post your work-out calendar? LYNN did! Leave your blog address in our comments, so we congratulate you on your progress!

it's the freaking weekend!

2009-09-11T05:00:00.000-04:00

All right Fat Chicks~ The weekend is here! Let me challenge you to not take the ENTIRE weekend off!Christina visited last week & before we had all our Saturday fun we went for a walk. It's amazing how fast an hour goes by when you're gabbing with your girlfriend! Even if your girlfriends are far away ~ conference them into your walk! I talked with Allie for another hour today!Instead of

Show me your Calendar ~ Tuesday 9.8.09

2009-09-08T10:35:00.003-04:00

Happy Tuesday everyone! How was your week of workouts? Was it hard to get in the routine of working out or were you pumped to get started? My week was good! I was busy busy at work with the labor day promotion, and on the personal side I was focusing on my half marathon. I had to approach my workouts with intention, because I wanted them to prepare me for the race & not hinder me in the

Show me your Calendar ~ Tuesday

2009-09-04T12:02:00.003-04:00

I was thinking about it this morning, and why don't we get a FULL week of workouts in & post those calendars on Tuesday? Doesn't make sense to get them all up and posted on FRIDAY when we just started on Tuesday!DON'T and I repeat DON'T slack off this weekend! Think about all the stuff you can buy with your giftcard while you're working out!love, love!

Friendly Reminder!

2009-09-03T09:22:00.004-04:00

This is a friendly reminder to all you 30 Day Challengers to get your calendars printed and filled out for tomorrow!Here's what you do...1. Print calendar {or leave email in comment & we'll email you a calendar}2. Fix your calendar up!3. Fill in your daily work outs!4. Take picture of your calendar for the week!5. Post a Picture of your calendar on YOUR blog!6. Comment back to us so we can go

~Day 1 Down~ GIVEAWAY

2009-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00

So, how did it go? I saved my Shred for the end of the day & like a nut case I DREADED IT! I've been training for a marathon for the past 4 months and honest to gawd, when Jillian was going through the introduction I had a nervous tummy! Of course it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be & even though my arms are JELLO it went by fast & the cardio part was a snap. Let me get this out in

Who's with us?

2009-08-28T10:25:00.005-04:00

This is the LAST weekend before September starts, so I wanted to make one more push for our 30 Day Challenge in September!I think the most important this is that we're MOVING, no matter what we're doing! If you're walking Disney World, running a marathon or pulling weeds in your garden at least you're moving! SO ~ don't let not owning the 30 day shred be just another excuse to not get control of

I propose...

2009-08-25T22:00:00.000-04:00

A 30 Challenge.WAIT! Before you click the little X or move on to your next great read in your reader Hear.Me.Out!30 days has September & there is the 30 Day Shred, so I'm thinking we need to join to two together and allow them to make our bodies better. You know when you opened this blog and saw Jillian's damn good body you wished that that was your face instead of hers. Right? I did.Most of us

Ryan Here :)

2009-08-20T12:28:00.005-04:00

I wanted to check in, I know all of us are having a busy August! I have been trying to stay on track but with family reunions and fresh seafood that's fried to perfection, it's hard. I have only gained 1 pound, and I hope to start loosing again. Hope everyone is enjoying the end of summer!Here is a picture from Tuesday night after dinner with my friend Lori. Let me tell you what I had :) Pan

Weekly Weigh In

2009-08-14T05:00:00.000-04:00

You might be wondering where all the Fat Chicks have been this week and I'm here to inform that we are all still alive and kicking just took a little break from the old blog. Allie's been shopping for a new car {which I'll let her tell you all about}, Christina's been working and painting Chicago RED, Ryan's family reunion~ing it up in Orange Beach and I've been running! This is my last weigh in

Weekly Weigh In

2009-08-07T05:00:00.005-04:00

Hello Everyone!!This past month has been a pretty steady one for me. I didn't lose any significant amounts of weight but have been able to lose a little bit. I was out of town quite a bit, and COMPLETELY overindulged for 4 days over my birthday weekend. I really gave myself a pass to eat whatever I wanted, and indulged in pizza, cocktails, birthday cake, fried foods and a huge chocolate malt from

dreading the home stretch

2009-08-04T22:51:00.003-04:00

Hey FatChicks! I've been traveling for business for the past week & didn't have an extra second to devote to the old blog, but you've been on my mind and I've been needing your help. Above is a picture of me starting my long run on the Sunday that I was out of town. 16 miles on 1 single treadmill. If you're not a runner, translate that to mean ~ that SUCKS real bad!I'm not far from my

WW Pizza

2009-08-03T05:26:00.003-04:00

My sweet friend Sarah, is NOT a fat chick...but she IS a fellow weight watcher and she's done a helluva good job at it. Check out THIS blog post for a delicious 5 point pizza recipe.

WEEKLY WEIGH IN

2009-07-31T05:00:00.004-04:00

I have been out of town since Sunday. We don't return until NEXT SUNDAY! Dieting on the road is so hard for me. I haven't seen a scale all week, so I don't have any numbers for you today. Good thing is, I am on the gulf coast and I have all the freshest seafood in my reach, so I need to stick to the grilled seafood and stay away from the fried. Hope all the fat chicks and readers have a fabulous

Terrée de Moules

2009-07-30T05:00:00.001-04:00

Since I will be on the beach this weekend, I wanted to share a beachy healthy recipe for you to cook. Nothings better than grilled mussels! Recipe below!I love the magazie saveur, and I found this recipe on http://www.saveur.com/food/new-recipes/terre-de-moules-52280.htmlPS (If you don't have any pine needles, wrap your mussels in foil, throw your favorite wine and herbs in and grill away

I'm Hooked!!!

2009-07-28T05:25:00.001-04:00

If you follow me on Twitter, you have seen the countless entries on my new obsession...Yogli Mogli. Apparently, this self serve frozen yogurt shop is the first of its kind on the east coast. Their first location is literally a half a mile from my house. What's funny is, I had never tried it until Lesli was here for a weekend and suggested we check it out. We didn't get a chance to that weekend,

Natural Pharmacy

2009-07-27T06:07:00.001-04:00

A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... and YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes. A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food. Grapes hang in a

Weekly Weigh In

2009-07-24T08:00:00.001-04:00

It's been a rough week for me. Not sure if it's all the freaking carbs or just the humidity outside, but I have felt so freaking heavy this past week! It's so hard to get out of the mind set of counting points to eating for energy/fuel. Surprisingly to me, I did lose weight this week & I think mentally I needed that. How can I not think ~ I ran 30 miles last week...I shouldn't be heavier. I did

Kitchen Parade

2009-07-23T05:00:00.000-04:00

I found this really cool site called Kitchen Parade (www.kitchenparade.com). They have many weight watcher recipes and you should defiantly go check them out! One recipe that stuck out was the Maple Glazed Salmon! Here is what second-generation food columnist Alanna Kellogg had to say about Salmon. the recipe follows. __________________________________________Every week, another story emerges

Stop your Binging, SISTER!

2009-07-22T05:00:00.000-04:00

Raise your hand if you splurged on your diet last week? {~Lesli's hand is going up...maybe more than once.~} I can confirm to all of you that I ate a donut last week for the first time in years and it was like eating a glazed topped blessing from heaven. I can also confirm that I felt ~ZERO~ guilt in my indulgence. However, a little indulgence here and another indulgence there will eventually

DRESSED to Perfection

2009-07-20T05:49:00.001-04:00

Salad dressing is a major sabotage, but only if you let it!Drowning a salad in a high-calorie, high-fat dressing can easily turn a healthy dish into a diet disaster. Avoid overdoing it by using no more than 2 tablespoons per serving and stick to the healthier options, see list below.Low Fat Italian: 22 Calories & 2 grams of fatRaspberry Vinaigrette: 49 Calories and 3 grams of fatLow Fat Ranch:

Weekly Weigh In...

2009-07-17T05:49:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday everyone! It has been an awesome 4 weeks since the last time I updated. I can say now that I have consistently worked out 4-6 times a week for the past month! I have also modified my weight watchers regimen. What I try to do now is only use my flex points on weekends. This has really helped me stay focused during the week so that i feel good and get more out of my workouts. Things

Moroccan Chicken Kebabs

2009-07-16T05:00:00.000-04:00

Allie found this recipe for me, it's right up my ALLEY! :) THANK YOU ALLIE :)Moroccan Chicken KebabsMakes 4 servingsPOINTS® values 3 per servingIngredients1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 Tbsp orange juice1/2 tsp ground coriander1/2 tsp ground ginger1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp freshly ground black

Thoughts from the trail

2009-07-15T10:33:00.002-04:00

The other day I was driving to work & thought to myself - good grief I am in soooo much pain! Actually, its not far off from how I feel at this exact moment! Which of course got me to thinking about why I am putting my body through all the rigorous training in the first place and through those thoughts I learned a valuable life lesson that I think we can all benefit from. It made me realize that

The Hills...

2009-07-14T09:38:00.005-04:00

Amy invited me to run a 4 mile loop near her house on Saturday, and of course I was happy to join. Her and her jogging buddy were so sweet, and totally slowed down to keep up with my pace. What she didn't accurately describe are the MASSIVE hills that were involved in this run. I promise 2 miles of it was COMPLETELY up hill. I have only been running on flat trails, so this was a BIG change for me

Weekly Weigh In

2009-07-10T05:47:00.003-04:00

Hey guys, it's Friday....WAHOO! So it's my week to post on the weekly weigh-in and prob the worst week for me since we started. My weight is up (way up) and I'm totally to blame. Regardless of the exercise I've done the last week or so, it's my eating. I'll admit I got a bit out of control. I really haven't counted points in weeks, and the last few weeks I have eaten naughty foods like I did in

2009-07-09T05:00:00.000-04:00

Last Thursday I asked if anyone had any pointers and I received this sweet email from Jennifer over at http://www.theblessedhome.blogspot.com/Here's what she had to say!I saw your post this morning and thought I would write my tip. I recently met up with a friend of mine who is a personal trainer that helped put me on the right track with exercise through running. I keep calendar that I printed

Retrain Your Brain!

2009-07-08T05:00:00.003-04:00

{Here I am last week posing with a lovely landscaped BearBush in Fairfax!}Hey FatChicks ~ Lesli, here! Thank you for allowing me a break last week ~ I was working my hiney off in Fairfax, VA and was down a computer and short on time! I missed y'all!I had an interesting week last week, and I thought I would share with y'all. Whenever I meet a marathon runner I ask them for their advice. The

Run Forrest Run.....

2009-07-07T09:15:00.008-04:00

Well it's time to fully commit. I said that once I worked up to running 3 miles, that I would get real running shoes. I have been rockin' the $35 New Balance sneakers that I bought 2 years ago from TJ Maxx. They have done me well. When I decided to run the marathon, I went to the Big Peach Running Co. in Atlanta, got the stride of my run analyzed and my feet scanned to find the perfect running

I finally did it!

2009-07-06T08:10:00.001-04:00

Hey everybody! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend. I really enjoyed mine! I have some news. {And NO I'm NOT running a marathon!} Guess what I did three times last week and again this morning? EXERCISED! I've talked about NOT doing it since we started this blog, but have known that I really HAVE to for much longer than that. Angie has been my partner, I find it SO much easier if

Weekly Weigh In...

2009-07-03T05:02:00.006-04:00

Is everyone off of work today! I am! YIPEE! I plan on going to the beach or hanging out at a pool. I love summer and it's going by so fast, which is depressing because I'm still not sporting a bikini around! I feel like Ive been stuck in a rut, I need some help getting out of it. I have lost 0 pounds this week. Hopefully I can pass over this -10 pounds soon and leave it for good! 15 would be nice

HAPPY 4th of July!

2009-07-02T05:00:00.001-04:00

What are everyone’s planes for this weekend? I love the 4th of July! I found a healthy recipe that you all could make for your BBQ this Saturday…simple, delish, and pretty! Recipe is below. Our plans are to grill out and then head to a little town near by and watch the fireworks on the lake. I would love to hear about your plans for the 4th!ALSO, I’m always talking about myself and how I’m doing

Patience....

2009-06-30T08:27:00.007-04:00

It is so funny to me how everyone's weight loss jouney is different, yet the same feelings and frustrations are true with all of us. I, like Allie have been feeling a bit frustrated lately, but for a different reason. I knew last week after my weigh in post exactly what I wanted to write about today. While I feel I have been doing a good job with the food aspect, for the past month I have been

Venting

2009-06-29T05:12:00.001-04:00

Hey girls, I feel like our readers have invested enough in this journey, (we are 6 1/2 months deep) that I can be really real. So today I'm not going to be pretty or motivating or encouraging. I'm keeping it real! And I'm SO over it right now. I'm over the food and the points and struggling with working out. It's not fair that I can't eat fried chicken tenders dipped in buffalo sauce and a

Weekly Weigh In

2009-06-26T05:00:00.002-04:00

Happy Friday Fat Chicks! It's been a month since we last met here & it's been a rocky month! I feel like my weight has been up & down and back & forth, and the scale told me that it was too! I varied between a few pounds each week and I did this week too. Bleh! On to the good news... marathon training is going great! I did several things last week that I've never done. 1. I ran 10 miles (at once)

Vitamin D Improves Dieting and Weight Loss

2009-06-25T05:00:00.000-04:00

A little bit of sun this summer can be good! I found this interesting article for you guys to read below. by Gerald "Gerry" PuglieseDo you get enough vitamin D? Better still, do you even know where to get vitamin D from? I'll give you a hint - look up! No, it's not in the ceiling fan. It comes from the sun. Our skin makes vitamin D after being exposed to ultraviolet light. And new research claims

Spice of Your Life

2009-06-24T05:00:00.000-04:00

One of the hardest changes when trying to get into the habit of eating healthy is kissing all the delicious cooking companions goodbye. You know... your good friends like butter, cheese, heavy cream. My mouth is watering & I don't want to ruin my keyboard, so I'll stop at those. I am the kind of person that is cool with the low fat/fat free version. Sure, it doesn't taste as good, and it doesn't

My Workout Buddy.....

2009-06-23T05:15:00.000-04:00

I owe my recent increase in exercise to one person.... My dear friend Amy, who has unofficially taken responsibility for my workouts, and marathon training.... isn't she darling?I had the pleasure of meeting Amy when I lived in Atlanta 3 years ago. She worked with me, and we were instant friends right from the start. She is completely in shape, a marathon runner, and exactly the type of friend

How to Stay Healthy on vacation

2009-06-22T07:53:00.001-04:00

How to ward off tummy troubles, bug bites, the post-trip blahs, and other travel pitfalls so you can kick back and really relax. Summer getaways should be all about rest and relaxation. Unfortunately, decadent meals, late nights out, and fun in the wild outdoors can leave you feeling worse than you did before you left. But with a little planning, you can return home healthy and happy and even

Weekly Weigh In

2009-06-18T16:08:00.010-04:00

Hello Everyone!!I feel like a zombie right now...I just got back from an entire week on the road for work, and arrived in Atlanta at about 10:30pm last night. Typically when I go on these trips I treat them as mini vacations. I splurge, eat and drink delicious things and say that I will work out when I get back. I made a conscious decision this time to NOT do that. I had grilled fish and veggies

Layered Mexican Chicken

2009-06-18T10:25:00.002-04:00

I LOVE MEXICAN!1 serving cooking spray2 cups cooked chicken or turkey breast cubed1 can black beans -- rinsed and drained2 cups fat-free sour cream2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese4 ounce chopped green chilies2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon black pepper5 large spinach tortillas -- cut into 2-inch strips1/2 cup salsa -- mild, medium or hotAll of the measurements were

~Parfait Pleasures~

2009-06-16T05:00:00.000-04:00

I have the WORST sweet tooth & lately I've been obsessed with Fat Free Cool Whip! I put a dollop on my coffee, a dollop over fruit, a spoonful in my mouth... I LOVE it! I think parfaits are pretty to look at, so the other night I threw together a parfait to get my cool whip fix!I took a pint glass and lined the bottom with Trader Joe's High Fiber Cereal, then I added a few Mixed Berries. {I

Big Fat diet lies.....

2009-06-15T05:36:00.001-04:00

Big Fat Diet LiesAsk 10 people for weight-loss advice, and you'll get 10 different answers: Work out constantly. Set a large goal. Resign yourself to winter weight gain. "Most of us have been following certain rules for how to shed pounds our entire lives," says Nancy Snyderman, M.D., chief medical THE MYTH: The more you work out, the better.You already know that exercise is one of the best

Weekly Weigh In

2009-06-12T05:25:00.003-04:00

Allie: Hey guys, how was the week? Mine was a bummer. I was SICK. No voice at all. Dr. said a virus attacked my vocal chords, weird huh? I'm hyped up on steroids and getting better by the day. I'm up a pound and totally know why....my FOOD. I ate whatever I wanted on vacation and since I've been home have felt too bad to cook & grill veggies and pack healthy lunches. As yall know I'm the NON

SEAFOOD IS OUR FRIEND

2009-06-11T05:00:00.006-04:00

WORLD FAMOUS GUMBO I was in Mississippi all last week and boy was it heaven to my taste buds. If you guys don’t know me very well, my most favorite thing in the whole wide world is seafood, I crave scallops, shrimp, and crab on a daily basis. The Gulf coast of Mississippi has it all! Lump crab, Ruby red shrimp, crawfish! And the list goes on and on. We ate at a place called Mary Mahoney’s, an old

Bacon Bundled BBQ Shrimp

2009-06-10T05:00:00.000-04:00

Bacon Bundled BBQ ShrimpI found this recipe in the Hungry Girl 200 under 200 book & after trying knew I HAD to share with all my fat chicks! You will need... {for 6 pieces of shrimp}-Your favorite BBQ Sauce {CookBook has a recipe to make your own, but I was hungry!}-3 pieces of Turkey Bacon {cut in half}-6 pieces of Shrimp {raw, deveined, peeled, tails removed}Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.

Cause my MOTHER did it!!

2009-06-09T05:04:00.001-04:00

Last week, Lesli made her AWESOME announcement about running a marathon. I truly admire anyone that takes on this goal, but especially Lesli...because the only place we ran to when we lived in Chicago was a bar. In fact I distinctly remember coming over to Lesli's apartment one day with my running clothes on to take a run with her, and when I walked in she handed me a beer.My friend Amy who I

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