tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64728312011-04-21T22:18:55.057-05:00My personal journey losing those last 10 pounds...Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.comBlogger1521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1147961556743982702006-05-18T09:09:00.000-05:002006-05-18T09:12:36.763-05:00

Chicago, IL.Becky Goldberg, a lifetime weight-watcher who recently lost her weight-watching ways while pregnant with her beautiful and healthy son Avi, performed an amazing feat of on-program-ness on Wednesday. Spurred on by a devastating trip to Field's dress department wherein she left the store frusterated and in tears, the 29-year old wife and mother made a plan for the day, measured all of

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1141225504734515752006-03-01T08:31:00.000-06:002006-03-01T12:39:08.486-06:00

I've been on a blogging hiatus, as is painfully obvious to anyone who still has the RSS feed for this blog. I've also been on a WW hiatus, as is painfully obvious to anyone to has seen me recently. There's a lot of pressure associated with reopening a blog- will your old audience still be paying attention? Will you live up to the witty, insightful or at least readable posts of old? If the blog

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1111474311396998522005-03-22T00:27:00.000-06:002005-03-22T00:51:51.396-06:00

I've lost hundreds upon hundreds of pounds on Weight Watchers. Of those hundreds, 48.8 pounds haven't come back. I used to look like this...I now look like this...Ok, so I don't always look like that... I need a professional makeup artist, a personal shopper at Bloomingdales (thanks, Cara), and about 2 hours lead time. But you know what I mean. The first picture was taken at our wedding in

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1104419811654941722004-12-30T08:50:00.000-06:002004-12-30T09:19:30.736-06:00

Becky’s bouncing to Bed Bath and Beyond to buy a blender because blogging buddy, Elle, boasted of brilliance: blending berries for breakfast! But Becky believes before buying a blender, a breakdown of blender basics is befitting. Becky beseeches bloggers beyond Becky’s bosom buddies: briefly bestow a background on blender basics because by bedtime, Becky will break in a beautiful brand-new

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1104354447950540342004-12-29T15:04:00.000-06:002004-12-29T15:07:27.950-06:00

I don't know if this is a recent development, but Jell-O brand Fat Free Pudding Snacks are O-U, D, and they're a great grab-and-go chocolate fix.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1104334981919691882004-12-29T09:23:00.000-06:002004-12-29T15:09:20.586-06:00

Lately, I've been trying to ween myself away from caffeine- I found I was getting random middle-of-the-day headaches on weekends, when I generally don't start my day with a triple-shot latte... I have 'discovered' and fallen in love with Bencheley's Decaf French Vanilla Tea. I drink it with International Delights Fat-Free Vanilla creamer and 1 packet of sugar, and it's divine! I have to go to

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1103556374639975122004-12-20T09:20:00.000-06:002004-12-20T09:26:14.640-06:00

For two years, I've been hearing about Laughing Cow spreadable cheese triangles. Alas, they are not kosher, and I have been looking for a kosher equivalent in vain... until now. Schmerling's light kosher swiss cheese is 1 point per triangle, or 3 points for two. Very light flavor, as in not too overpowering, and smooth-smooth-smooth. My only 1/2 complaint is with the "spreadable" aspect... as in,

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1103130905344688152004-12-15T11:13:00.000-06:002004-12-15T11:15:05.343-06:00

My goal gift to myself: Nice, eh? So warm, so comfy, so trendy! These babies are getting me through the next two months of Chicago winter. Now I have to figure out what to wear them with!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1102949016540117942004-12-13T08:38:00.000-06:002004-12-13T08:43:36.540-06:00

Ok, a word on complacency: shit. Yes, I hit goal last Thursday. No, I don't intend to actively pursue additional weight loss (though I wouldn't mind another 1.2 so I could say I lost 50 pounds). However, I can't continue to eat soufganiot and latkes because I'm at goal! Complacency is my biggest danger right now, and wow- did it rear its ugly head this weekend. Thank G-d we have many

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1102621313165633502004-12-09T13:34:00.000-06:002004-12-09T13:41:53.166-06:00

I hit goal!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1102482550808234752004-12-07T23:08:00.000-06:002004-12-07T23:09:10.806-06:00

I lost 73 pounds this week- and I did it all on TrimSpa! Next thursday? I'm getting a boob job! (thanks, gi)

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1102397940934227512004-12-06T23:32:00.000-06:002004-12-06T23:39:00.933-06:00

Tonight, I went running. Yes, oh yes, Becky went running. Not too much running, only a minute at a time, but I started the journey which will ultimately lead to running 5K. The Couch to 5K program I mentioned in an earlier post was delayed due to some ungodly substance falling from the sky which can only be described as snain. However, this is Chicago and tonight's weather was mid-50s. Go

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1102019922263864002004-12-02T14:36:00.000-06:002004-12-02T14:38:42.263-06:00

The holiday WW meetings are back. You know the ones I'm talking about- where each meeting revolves around the member who joined last week desperately wanting to lose 10 pounds before her office's holiday party, or the one who complains there's simply nothing she can turn down at her family's Christmas dinner, no matter what. I hate this time of year at WW, because many of the meetings revolve

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1101830533308421032004-11-30T09:56:00.000-06:002004-11-30T10:02:13.306-06:00

Tonight, I'm going to start the Couch to 5K running plan. The idea is to transform you from couch potato to runner, getting you running three miles (or 5K) on a regular basis in just two months. So, being in the "couch" stage, tonight I'll be doing week 1, workout 1: Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1101829159501354792004-11-30T09:37:00.000-06:002004-11-30T09:39:19.500-06:00

Journey2Fitness is one of the best-written blogs I've seen, and today she offers an extremely eloquent post... The Capricious Goddess Eating Plan. 100% worth a read- you'll 'discover' your own Capricious Goddess in her prose.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1101828923427877922004-11-30T09:31:00.000-06:002004-11-30T09:35:23.436-06:00

Last night, DH and I went out to a bar to say goodbye to good friends who are moving to D.C. on Thursday (we'll miss you guys!)... and came home smelling AWFUL! I promise I never realized how much I must have smelled when I was smoking! I mean, DH's coat this morning was so rank, we drove all the way downtown with the windows open- it was that overwhelming. My pillow even stinks now because

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1101739371900705122004-11-29T08:29:00.000-06:002004-11-29T08:42:51.900-06:00

I love my online friends... ElleWiz writes, All right, did we all enjoy our holidays? Have we all had our fill of pie and other goodies? Good! I know I sure have. But now it's time to get back to eating the way we know that we should.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1101311053051583812004-11-24T09:37:00.000-06:002004-11-24T09:44:13.050-06:00

As if you all haven't been watching my progress so far, now you can keep tabs on me with a new ChicagoWW feature. Look to the right, under my name, under my pretty picture, you'll see a counter... yes, yes folks, it's been 5 days since my last cigarette. Ad meah v'esrim! Hey, Avi- click the link under the counter to add your own 'days since my last falafel'!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1101308928557763232004-11-24T09:06:00.000-06:002004-11-24T09:08:48.556-06:00

CaloriesCaffeineCigarettesCable TV

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1101243446714118282004-11-23T14:22:00.000-06:002004-11-23T14:57:26.713-06:00

Last week, I hosted a Tupperware party (ain't I suburbanized?). The appropriateness of “Tupperware” and “party” being in the same sentence aside, it was a gathering of individuals and in Jewish circles, that is an excuse for food. I bought fresh vegetables and FF Ranch dip, cantaloupe and a very small container of sprinkled cookies. DH, upon seeing the cookies, exclaimed ‘why are you bringing

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1100709850194249862004-11-17T10:32:00.000-06:002004-11-18T08:53:45.893-06:00

MSN reports, The "Monster Thickburger" — two 1/3-pound slabs of Angus beef, four strips of bacon, three slices of cheese and mayonnaise on a buttered sesame seed bun — sells alone for $5.49, $7.09 with fries and a soda....one Monster Thickburger contains twice the recommended daily allowance of saturated fat, and nearly a full day's worth of sodium. Even before the new Monster Thickburger, the

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1100530934353326642004-11-15T08:59:00.000-06:002004-11-15T09:02:14.353-06:00

I know I've only been promising before and after pictures for a while now, but after seeing ElleWiz's before and after pics, mine will pale in comparison. Today must be the day for props at ChicagoWW, because I'm so impressed with my blogosphere weight watching friends- Now I know why I'm so motivated by them... check out I Lost Another Me. She really did!!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1100530582663656322004-11-15T08:52:00.000-06:002004-11-15T08:56:22.663-06:00

I read a quote this morning which entirely warrants a link- Heifer No More is written by an 18-year old Aussie working to lose 80 pounds. She's witty, true to herself, and best of all, she probably speaks with an accent! I'm a bloglines subscriber, and a big fan. Today, she posted a quote which I need to post here. So, props to ya, Stef! Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1100025084512980732004-11-09T13:28:00.000-06:002004-11-09T12:32:31.826-06:00

The first ever ChicagoWW quiz... Name the movie in which this food-related quote can be heard: "Madam, we must have waffles! We must all have waffles forthwith! We must think, and we must all have waffles, and think each and everyone of us to the best of his ability..." DH, you're respectfully disqualified.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1100024602278264622004-11-09T13:17:00.000-06:002004-11-09T12:25:11.736-06:00

I have rediscovered an old childhood favorite- newly heckshered! Campbell's Vegetarian Vegetable Soup recently went O-U, parve, and it's an amazing thing. Besides being a wonderful mid-morning warm satisfying treat, it's super easy to make (you don't even need a can opener), and best of all, Campbell's Vegetarian Vegetable Soup is core! Mmm, mmm, good is right!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1099854594176210822004-11-07T13:51:00.000-06:002004-11-07T13:11:42.183-06:00

I haven't blogged in quite some time, I know. I have good reasons for not blogging, the best of which being is that this is my blog and I don't hafta if I don't wanna... The biggest development weight-wise is that I lost 1.6 last week, bringing me to 2 pounds away from goal. That means it is time to psyche myself into quitting smoking. I knew it would be a foolish venture to attempt to lose 50

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1098844986837227152004-10-26T21:40:00.000-05:002004-10-26T21:43:06.836-05:00

Recently, I’ve realized that I don’t necessarily know how to accurately identify my cravings. I still have cravings but since I haven’t been eating a lot of the stuff I used to eat, I don’t know how to accurately identify what exactly I’m craving! Last night, I seriously spent 20 minutes spacing out to TV while trying to identify what I wanted to eat- I knew it was cold, creamy and sweet. For

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1098758233519329582004-10-25T20:54:00.000-05:002004-10-25T21:46:37.196-05:00

Ok, it was bound to happen- someone asked for my opinion on the new 'reality' show, The Biggest Loser. I watched the first (and only, so far,) episode and really didn't feel that it was as offensive as I expected it to be. **tangent warning** For example, there's this other 'reality' show about this woman who supposedly wins $5 million from Ed McMahon, but she is supposed to be real mean and

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1098383816684613322004-10-21T13:31:00.000-05:002004-10-21T13:36:56.683-05:00

I have to practice saying those six words when it comes to my exercise time. Just like I wouldn't be available to have coffee at 9:00 am on a Wednesday morning because I have to work, I simply cannot be available for anything else during exercise times. Something always comes up, and something always will, unless I make an uncompromisable appointment for exercise. And that's just what I'm

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1098155220530210912004-10-18T22:01:00.000-05:002004-10-18T22:07:00.530-05:00

In my search for additional cereals which are core, I spent some time with my complete food companion and discovered Back to Nature's Hi-Fiber Multibran cereal. At first, I was skeptical- I keep picturing this fake commercial that was on Saturday Night Live probably 10 years ago where Phil Hartman was eating a stalk of wheat. But, seeing as Jewel was out of puffed wheat, and I'd already

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1097873514509325062004-10-15T15:17:00.000-05:002004-10-15T15:53:39.160-05:00

As is evidenced by my lack of posts, the chagim took a lot out of me this year. They added a lot on a spiritual level, but I started this week physically exhausted and near-completely off program. I steadied my eating, but still haven't caught up on sleep and work. Shabbat is a welcome respite, and tonight DH and I will be hosting friends from the old neighborhood in our new home. I'm not just

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1097768320629013462004-10-14T10:25:00.000-05:002004-10-14T10:39:58.466-05:00

All Weight Watchers I know have a weigh-in routine. I have my routine. The most important aspect of this routine is the WI outfit. Temperature and weather notwithstanding, the WI outfit remains the same: just-below-knee-length khaki skirt, little short-sleeve t-shirt, beret. Today, the t-shirt is covered by a sweater and the skirt is augmented with knee-high leather boots as a nod to the cold

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1096915239871406262004-10-04T13:38:00.000-05:002004-10-04T13:40:39.870-05:00

Sorry for the lack of posting lately- the chagim tend to exhaust me, and we still have one more three-day yontif to go! Oy, no more eating... I did, however, find a new forum. So, for all you yahoo searchers looking for core recipes, check out the Core Recipe Forum at DWLZ. That is, if you don't like my recipes, of course.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1096433856603657502004-09-28T23:28:00.000-05:002004-09-28T23:57:36.603-05:00

A commenter asked for weight loss tips, and I thought I'd post one for those interested parties. This is usually my fail-safe strategy, and has been at the heart of my success, I believe. If it really matters- you can do anythingAsk yourself this question: If I absolutely had to, could I do anything for 10 minutes? The answer, I am positive, is yes. I mean, if you really had to do something,

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1096421602132422612004-09-28T20:13:00.000-05:002004-09-28T20:33:22.133-05:00

After much deliberation regarding the liability issue with erecting a sukkah in the parking lot of our new condo building, DH and I will be builing our sukkah tonight. In our parking space. Erev Sukkot. That is, after Farbrengiton practice. Oy. That brings me to... yontif meals! Our schedule is: Wed night out. Thurs noon hosting 2 friends, Thurs afternoon sukkah party at the Rockin'

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1096420376508522382004-09-28T20:10:00.000-05:002004-09-28T20:53:04.036-05:00

My whole life, I've had a weight problem. I was sharing this with DH, and wondering if I'd ever get used to seeing myself as something other than 'the fat girl' or 'the one with a weight problem'. DH reasoned that maybe I didn't have to- because I do have a weight problem... I just also have a weight solution. I like that idea! The other part of this is that people who didn't know me

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1096420228829354032004-09-28T20:03:00.000-05:002004-09-28T20:10:28.830-05:00

Last night, we had a visitor, whom we will call JR. JR stopped by our new place for the first time, and saw some of the photos we have haphazardly hanging on the pre-existing nails the previous owners were kind/lazy enough to leave in the walls. Most of these photos are pre-WW pictures. JR knows DH from growing up/the neighborhood, but didn't know me well and therefore didn't really remember

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1095965083283581842004-09-23T13:44:00.000-05:002004-09-23T13:44:43.283-05:00

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1095948432183666942004-09-23T08:59:00.000-05:002004-09-23T09:07:12.183-05:00

Today is my weigh-in... it's only my 72nd weigh in- but I'm really nervous today. I'm 3 pounds from goal, and what if I weigh high today? G-d forbid- what if I gain? I mean, I know the answer to the 'what if', that's a stupid question... but I really don't want to stop this trend... lost 2.6, then lost 1.6, the lost 1.6... if I can keep this up, I'll be at goal by our 2nd anniversary (Oct.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1095724111439867542004-09-20T18:00:00.000-05:002004-09-20T18:48:31.440-05:00

This Wednesday night, DH and I had yontif dinner by his parents, and good friends, husband and wife, of the 'rents were there. The Mrs. of the couple (we'll call her Mrs. Nice) is, well, rather exuberant in her complimenting- of everyone, and of everything. Usually, in my experience, behavior such as this comes across as somewhat transparent, and can be insincere... but not from Mrs. Nice.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1095721239478911012004-09-20T17:19:00.000-05:002004-09-20T18:00:39.476-05:00

Aish.com has a wonderful article on dieting and how it relates to the personal growth and introspection we should all have during these Yomin Noraim, these Days of Awe. Definitely worth a read! And for those of you who wonder sometimes how food and dieting seems to relate to every aspect of my life, this is a bit of insight into how dieting can make you reexamine yourself- your strengths and

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1095718407282257082004-09-20T17:12:00.000-05:002004-09-20T17:13:27.283-05:00

Last week, I wish I had waited to post, because I posted my last post pre-chag about ½ hour before I weighed in pre-chag… and I hit (and surpassed) my personal goal weight. Since the beginning, I’ve had in mind to be 145 and a size 10. Last Wednesday, I weighed in at 144 and change, and I’m a solid size 8! This all would have been more exciting had I posted it last week, but let it be said

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1095256313342089222004-09-15T08:19:00.000-05:002004-09-15T08:51:53.343-05:00

This will be my last post for a number of days, and I've been holding it back because... I don't exactly know what to post! Over the past two days I have been trying to plan out exactly what our plans will be for meals over Rosh HaShanah, which starts this evening and continues directly through Shabbat. My diligent planning skills, I have found, apparently apply in volume but don't transfer

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1095081888564739332004-09-13T08:19:00.000-05:002004-09-13T08:24:48.563-05:00

DH and I recently got new appliances, and I have discovered a unique feature of our new microwave. There are sensor cooking buttons on our microwave, one of which is a 'reheat' feature. Simply put your food in the microwave, hit 'reheat', and voila- a perfectly warmed meal with no figuring out how long or at what power level to nuke. Lst night, I put together a plate of chicken, brown rice and

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1094830004455580382004-09-10T10:13:00.000-05:002004-09-10T11:12:07.946-05:00

Before I started Weight Watchers, I couldn't understand people who complained about having to eat. Who in their right mind wouldn't want to eat?! Food, glorious food, sweet, salty, smooth and scrumptious! I'm starting to understand. When you're not addicted to food, which I feel like I may not be so much anymore, sometimes- I dare say- eating can be a chore. This morning I was doing my filing

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1094790648284395112004-09-09T22:47:00.000-05:002004-09-09T23:35:53.730-05:00

This is my and DH's first Shabbat really hosting in our new home. We did host the members of Farbrengiton last week, but it didn't feel like we were really set up, or prepared. This week we have a new sink and a new faucet (installed this afternoon), our new appliances have been 'broken in', and the kitchen is really starting to feel like my own! So tonight I set out to cook a fully core

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1094586187214176602004-09-07T14:20:00.000-05:002004-09-07T14:52:49.926-05:00

I made a new soup recipe last night, and it was/is so good. Very bright flavor, great staying-power in terms of satisfaction, and basically a 1-pot meal. Enjoy! Greek Lemon-Chicken Soup (Core, don't know points value) 4 servings 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast, raw 2 eggs 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 10-oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 2 cups

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1094510558232950162004-09-06T17:39:00.000-05:002004-12-29T09:46:45.860-06:00

I have been searching for kosher fat-free cheeses, and found only one at the local kosher supermarket... Smart Beat Fat Free American Flavor slices, O-U, D. Sorry to say, they taste horrible when eaten alone. I have yet to try to make an omelette out of them, but I can't imagine that the fake-butter-rubber taste will improve by attempting to melt it. If anyone knows of a good kosher fat-free

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1094494888295354312004-09-06T13:14:00.000-05:002004-09-06T13:21:28.296-05:00

Let's me be honest. Exercise is, in general, not fun. You sweat, your muscles hurt, you're out of breath... it's simply not fun. The benefits from exercise are very 'fun', but exercise itself is not often my favorite activity. That being said, for a very long time I've been of the opinion that my weight loss has been impeded by my lack of exercise and water consumption. About two weeks ago

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1094243316574447062004-09-03T15:27:00.000-05:002004-09-03T15:28:36.573-05:00

I've discovered a new forum of interest. Jewish Weight Watchers at Yahoo! Groups has a ton of information about keeping Kosher, at all levels, and losing weight. Check it out- you must be a member to post, but I believe browsing is open to all. Enjoy and Shabbat Shalom!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1094226653838502852004-09-03T10:47:00.000-05:002004-09-03T10:50:53.840-05:00

Decided that rather than sitting quietly at my desk, I should try to jump-start my morning with the coffee I missed out on earlier. Headed to 7-11, poured my coffee, and dumped chunky creamers in! Chunky- eeewwwwwww... I guess it was the points police at work, because the International Delights French Vanilla single-serving creamers are 1 point each. I ended up giving in and throwing money at

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1094221700718325062004-09-03T09:14:00.000-05:002004-09-03T09:28:20.716-05:00

Yesterday our new appliances (range, microwave, refrigerator) came- new new new- no kashering, no scrubbing, and best of all, no other-people-smell! In honor of our new kitchen, I stocked it with fresh core foods... puffed rice, puffed wheat and shredded wheat cereals, a full gallon of skim milk and a new try- WestSoy Fat-Free Vanilla Soy Milk, plums, oranges, cantelope, tomatoes, cucumber, green

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1094047300230589352004-09-01T08:50:00.000-05:002004-09-01T09:07:01.370-05:00

As a follow up to yesterday's post wherein Nechama Dina Kumer was explaining how "traditional Jewish foods" differ from "Kosher foods", here's a traditional Jewish food, Holishkes, presented as core. Enjoy! Turkey Stuffed Cabbage Leaves 1 medium head green cabbage 12 oz uncooked ground turkey breast 1/2 cup onion(s), diced 1/2 cup cooked brown rice, regular or instant 1 large egg(s) 1/2 tsp

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1093983947722737492004-08-31T15:04:00.000-05:002004-08-31T15:49:28.120-05:00

About three weeks ago I posted musings on what the Torah teaches us about how to treat our bodies. Because I have little to no work to do and MoC and Baynonim apparently have too much to do to keep me entertained with their blogs, I decided to research the issue online. I figured a good place to start would be with Moses... Ask Moses, that is. Here's a great answer by S. Crispe, B. Erdstein and

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1093974480820730782004-08-31T12:42:00.000-05:002004-08-31T13:02:18.360-05:00

This is probably cheating, but this recipe sounded amazing, so I thought I'd post it. It is core, but I don't know the points if you're working from flex. Fruit-Crusted Strawberry-Kiwi Banana Cream Pie 1 oz fat-free sugar-free instant banana pudding and pie filling mix 2 cup fat-free evaporated milk 1 cups strawberries, thinly sliced 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced Prepare pudding

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1093548450535065172004-08-26T14:08:00.000-05:002004-08-26T14:27:30.536-05:00

YYYYYYYYY We love you, Lisa Oh, yes we do No one explains the plan as well as you When you're not teaching us we're blue! Oh, Lisa, we love you! YYYYYYYYYFirst of all, I was wrong yesterday when I said that the plan couldn't be explained in a half hour. Lisa did it... with time to celebrate weight loss success of the week and congratulate a new lifetime member! I got to ask my questions- bison

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1093547274025968502004-08-26T14:05:00.000-05:002004-08-26T14:07:54.026-05:00

So, I've been relatively worried about the new Core plan, but let me tell you - I've been following Core since Monday, and today at WI, I lost 2.6!!! So, I'm sold. That being said, one of the foods I miss very much is cholent. Cholent, the way DH and I make it, is decidely not low-fat or points friendly in any respect. However, it is Core. Amazing how that works, huh? Here's what goes in

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1093459892514630842004-08-25T13:21:00.000-05:002004-08-25T13:51:32.513-05:00

For the record, I am an impatient person. I started this blog because I type faster than I write- and I don't have the patience to scribble my thoughts! I am also demanding when it comes to professional availability and preparedness. If you're going to offer a service (or, if I'm going to pay you for a service), be 100% prepared to debut, and be available if and when problems, questions and

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1093442942576573172004-08-25T09:08:00.000-05:002004-08-25T09:09:02.576-05:00

For those who are actually getting points/plan information from me (and keep in mind I'm a lowly member- find a leader!!), please be advised that yesterday I reported my Sugar-Free Vanilla Soy Latte from Starbucks was a core food. I've since realized that the Silk soy milk that Starbucks uses is not fat free, and therefore not a core food. So my latte, a grande, was actually 4 points. Please

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1093441477831337272004-08-25T08:32:00.000-05:002004-08-25T08:44:37.833-05:00

I've been diligently searching out the best of the best websites and blogs out there for weight loss support and entertainment, and have a couple to add to my blogroll. Introducing The Curves Forum for members, owners and employees of Curves. You can find a challenge buddy, check out different locations' programs, promotions and hours, and generally discuss exercise the Curves way. Specifically,

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1093375635687684842004-08-24T13:45:00.000-05:002004-08-24T14:27:15.686-05:00

Well, if you've been following this blog, you've known that over the past few weeks, I've not been doing so hot OP. It's not that I've been binging or anything, just that I haven't been actively doing anything constructive towards losing the rest of my weight. So now I have a bit of a respite. I think part of the reason that I haven't been doing so well is because the program (any program) gets a

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1092928421940185502004-08-19T10:12:00.000-05:002004-08-19T10:13:41.940-05:00

I just ate a pint of grape tomatoes.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1092924776242896052004-08-19T09:01:00.000-05:002004-08-19T09:12:56.243-05:00

Today is not a good day WW-mind-wise. I'm not posting about it. I'm just sulking in it. Suffice it to say I'm going to try to have a private meeting with Lisa, my WW leader, because I can not continue off program like this. However, in being the proactive weight watcher I am, I sought support at the message boards on ww.com today, specifically Challenge Central, to try joining a group of

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1092750151758604102004-08-17T08:29:00.000-05:002004-08-17T08:42:31.756-05:00

I'm pretty sure I'm slipping completely away from the program. Maybe after a year and a half, I'm tapped out of emotional stick-with-it-ness? Maybe it's just the move and lack of kitchen availablity? Maybe it's resting on my laurels? I don't know what it is- but I'm decidedly not on program. For about two weeks now I've been telling DH that, while I'm not planning and preparing week to week

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1092070492181052802004-08-09T10:31:00.000-05:002004-08-09T11:54:52.180-05:00

This was the topic of conversation that all but dominated my Shabbat conversations. I don't have a clear-cut answer, but here are some of my thoughts. First, for background, my long-term goal as a WW is to be a leader for a Kosher meeting. See my previous post for a more in-depth explanation. To this end, how can I focus weight-loss and healthy living in Torah? The Torah is a living, timeless

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1091193586674104722004-07-30T08:13:00.000-05:002004-07-30T08:19:46.673-05:00

I WI'ed yesterday, and lost 2 pounds.  TWO pounds...  I haven't seen a loss (or gain) of that amount in about 6 months- it's a little late in the WL-game for me to be swinging back and forth that much, I think. I guess I should just take it for what it's worth.  I mean, it does bring me to my lowest weight since 2nd grade (ok, maybe that's an exaggeration).  It's just a little confusing- I

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1091107037479584482004-07-29T08:04:00.000-05:002004-07-29T08:17:17.480-05:00

I know I haven't been blogging for a while, but I wanted to check in.  I'm still here.  I'm still doin' what I'm doin'.  But I'm not really doin' WW.  I mean, I have to be honest with myself.  What used to be a moment of weakness wherein I'd guzzle milk straight from the carton for a minute straight, has turned into moments of WHATever-ness wherein I guzzle grape juice.  Grape juice, needless to

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-109050893808807002004-07-22T10:04:00.000-05:002004-07-22T10:08:58.086-05:00

This morning I randomly decided to weigh myself before my shower.  On an empty stomach, 1st thing in the morning and totally nekked, I apparently am at goal! In my half-stupor, I thought to myself, I should start going to 6:00 a.m. WI meetings, because I obviously weigh much less 1st thing in the morning- that way I'd be at goal now! Is that cheating?

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1090372292579830952004-07-20T20:08:00.000-05:002004-07-20T20:11:32.580-05:00

I had an annual physical last Thursday, and my doc says my cholesterol level is 100.  100?!  That's awesome!  Don't know what your level should be?  Check it out.   And a little pat on the back for me, 'cause I hardly cried when they took my blood- and it only took three nurses.   I don't do needles.    

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1090247301022856592004-07-19T09:09:00.000-05:002004-07-19T09:30:48.203-05:00

This blog is what is referred to as a topical blog, in that I only post on one topic- Weight Watchers.  Every post until now has had a direct link to food, exercise, weight-loss and weight-loss related issues.  Today, I'm going to deviate just a bit from that and post about the Nine Days.  For a topical post in relation to the Nine Days, scroll down- I just posted one.   Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1090246095094952352004-07-19T08:53:00.000-05:002004-07-19T09:08:15.093-05:00

As discussed earlier, the Nine Days are upon us, as today is Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av.  This week's menu is chocked-full of meatless high-protein, high-fiber dishes...  Here's my menu for the week:   Black Bean Chili (5 points/serving) Tuscan Skillet Supper* (3 points/serving) Lemon Tortellini Soup* (4 points/serving) *see below for recipe   Tuscan Skillet Supper WW cookbook - Down to Earth 4

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1089986217846498482004-07-16T08:29:00.000-05:002004-07-16T08:56:57.846-05:00

I'm wearing my sister's clothes!  First I will start by promising (sometime in the Jewish-time-near-future) to post some pictures, before and current.  With her permission, they will include a pic of Julie, my sister.  In the meantime, let it be known that my sister is Tiny, with a capital 'T'.  We have never, and I mean never, been able to share clothes- even as infants.  So, this past May when

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1089984362987495372004-07-16T08:22:00.000-05:002004-07-16T08:26:02.986-05:00

I would like to formally introduce everyone to Another Meshugganah Mommy, who has recently started a new blog about the completely average life of chasing after young children, searching out spirituality and losing weight in the process.  A true balabusta!   Visit her site and send encouraging comments!    

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1089899698049120862004-07-15T08:32:00.000-05:002004-07-15T08:54:58.050-05:00

We are currently in a time of the Jewish calendar known as The Three Weeks, which culminates with Tisha B'Av, the ninth of the Hebrew month of Av. Aish.com has a very extensive collection of articles, and I'll leave you to get your details there. During this time of mourning for the loss of the holy temples in Jerusalem, Orthodox Jews do not hold celebrations or attend parties and concerts, and

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1089832254767572262004-07-14T13:31:00.000-05:002004-07-14T14:10:54.766-05:00

I just got back from an early WI (my usual day is Thursday), and though I do admit I'm wearing a heavy skirt today, which may have added 0.4, I knew I'd be up- and I was. Last week I lost 1.6, this week I gained 1.6. The thing is, I'm not inclined to say I'm yo-yo-ing... rather, I'm ping-ponging. Stick with me here: To yo-yo, you have action on the downward motion, as well as the upward

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1089739033531179962004-07-13T12:14:00.000-05:002004-07-13T12:18:46.956-05:00

Cara and I detoured to Dunkin' Donuts for cool refreshment yesterday, and I tasted a Coffee Coolatta for the first time. It was divine- hence I assumed it was 1000 points. A quick check of the Dunkin' Donuts website revealed, however, that a 16 oz Coffee Coolatta made with skim milk is 170 calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber- which works out to be a mere 3 points. Less than a frappucino! So, I'm now

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1089661730486349472004-07-12T14:34:00.000-05:002004-07-12T14:48:50.486-05:00

Don't forget the fish, shmoopie!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1089208649699650332004-07-07T08:20:00.000-05:002004-07-07T08:57:29.700-05:00

For months and months I have been searching for a prepared vegetable broth. Many WW recipes call for vegetable broth (or chicken broth), and as I get closer to the end of my weight loss journey (and closer to the start of my weight maintenance journey), I have become more aware of my sodium intake. As a rule, WW does not monitor or limit your daily sodium intake. To make matters more difficult

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1089206364797234772004-07-07T08:10:00.000-05:002004-07-07T08:19:24.796-05:00

This Monday morning, DH and I hosted DH's cousin for a Vice City marathon and in honor of his visit to local colleges (Zev- choose Univ of Chicago!!), I made a 'Big Breakfast'. I previously told you about The Mother, and I've now developed what DH coined 'The Other'. 'The Mother' is two eggs over easy and sauteed onions sandwiched between two eight-inch pancakes spread with butter and smothered

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1089119998638535342004-07-06T08:17:00.000-05:002004-07-06T08:19:58.640-05:00

I'm so pissed at myself! This morning, I prepared what promised to be a wonderful dinner, Cajun Pot Roast... and subsequently forgot to turn on the slow cooker. It's now 8 a.m., I get home around 6 p.m., and I'm sure there's no chance that beautiful, fresh, juicy cut of meat will still be salvagable. %&#*

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1088707717308384172004-07-01T13:47:00.000-05:002004-07-01T13:48:37.310-05:00

I just GAINed 0.6 pounds?! I’m pretty confused at this point. I journaled everything I put in my mouth, including the I’m-sick-and-need-ice-cream snacks! I exercised twice this week, and didn’t eat all my exercise points on those days, and I have 13.5 flex points left on the week. I really think it’s water and variety. Last week’s WW meeting was about the three things you need to be

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1088428448976560852004-06-28T08:12:00.000-05:002004-06-28T08:14:08.976-05:00

DH and I had a great weekend, if you ask me! We actually managed to clean up from Eli & Miryam’s sheva b’rachot before the one-week mark, and nearly all the laundry in the house is done. We finally got around to doing our taxes (don’t worry, we previously filed an extension), only to find out that instead of $2,000, we’re only getting back $200 (love you, too, Uncle Sam)! But I have to say,

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1088102617932479222004-06-24T13:42:00.000-05:002004-06-24T13:43:37.933-05:00

I just got back from my WI, and lost 1.4 pounds this week! That's LOST 1.4 pounds, in a week with TWO weddings AND hosting Sheva B'rachot. Take that, Atkins!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1088004540190308232004-06-23T10:27:00.000-05:002004-06-23T10:29:00.190-05:00

I just found this link to a kosher WW meeting at a shul in Ontario- pretty cool, eh?

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1088003428604482782004-06-23T09:58:00.000-05:002004-06-23T10:10:28.603-05:00

Tonight I am hosting sheva b’rachot for Eli & Miryam (Mazel Tov!), who were married this past Sunday. Now, I love to cook, I love to host, and I love to celebrate- but being a dedicated WW, sometimes big dinners at my house present a problem in how do I make food that everyone will like, but that is also low points- how do I make sure that leftovers don’t ruin my week, while also keeping the

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1087997717091485332004-06-23T08:34:00.000-05:002004-06-23T08:35:17.090-05:00

Since I started weight watchers in February, 2003, my long-term goal has been to work for Weight Watchers International. More specifically, I want to be a leader for a kosher meeting and, if possible, help WW develop a kosher cookbook and to refine the kosher search of recipes on the website. (Right now, if you search for kosher dishes on ww.com, you will get about ½ of the possibilities that

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1087587703446052332004-06-18T14:39:00.000-05:002004-06-18T14:41:43.446-05:00

I have come to truly appreciate 7-11. As many of my blogging regulars know, I am a coffee fiend. Fiend, I tell you! Although my natural tendency has always been towards Starbucks coffee, I have come to realize that I really don’t like their drip coffee. Starbucks is unbeatable when it comes to ‘mixed’ drink coffees, frappucinos, and other such delights. But in the drip department, I find

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1087268368856310872004-06-14T21:55:00.000-05:002004-06-14T21:59:28.856-05:00

As promised, here is my exercise post, belated though it may be. A couple of weeks ago, I realized that I was always tired and lethargic- I really thought it was lack of sleep, or depression, or for sure I had mononucleosis and was going to be sick in bed for weeks on end missing countless simchas and ultimately losing my job due to absenteeism (wow- Gila was right! I am a catastrophist!). I

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1087267192634774952004-06-14T21:37:00.000-05:002004-06-14T21:39:52.636-05:00

I have ‘discovered’ a couple new recipes that I have to share. Now, see my previous post for an explanation of Shavuot as it relates to WW. The question I have is, why couldn’t I have found these great low-point dairy recipes BEFORE Shavuot? Cest la vie- there’s always next year (not to mention Eli & Miryam’s sheva berachot next week: Mazel Tov!) Last Minute Lasagna WW Online 8 servings, 5

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1087266484866503492004-06-14T21:26:00.000-05:002004-06-14T21:28:04.866-05:00

Tonight, I went a-yoga-ing for the first time. It was awesome! I really didn’t think I would be flexible enough to do the fancy poses, but as it turns out, the poses were not fancy-shmancy at all, and instead of needing to be flexible to do them, I think I’m starting to realize doing yoga will make you flexible! (duh). Anyways, I did an hour class, which WW online says is worth 3 points.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1086325102368354262004-06-03T23:42:00.000-05:002004-06-04T00:04:11.863-05:00

I had a perfect day today! I drank 64 ounces of water (I always shoot for 100 oz, but 64 is the minimum recommended- eight 8-oz glasses), I had my multivitamin, I ate 5+ fruits/veggies, I had three servings of calcium, and I ate exactly 21 points (1 over target, but I have my flex to use). The only thing I didn't do today was exercise- that exercise point will appear in a not-so-distant post.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1086209021462696052004-06-02T15:35:00.000-05:002004-06-02T15:43:41.463-05:00

As promised, here is my glowing review of the new Weight Watcher snacks- which are kosher (O-U, D)- and GOOD! So far there are three varieties: Honey Mustard Squares, Vanilla Chai Swirls, and Cheddar Twists. Each box is about $4.00 and comes with six single-serve pouches at 2 points each. My favorite, by far, is the Cheddar Twists- and I can't tell you how great it is to have a cheese-flavored

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I love this recipe and have to post it- it's so easy, and I swear you'd never know it's a WW recipe! Definitely a Shabbat candidate- and great substitute for either fried chicken or shnitzel. Unfried Chicken Servings: 6 POINTS(c)/serving: 6 Source: "Simply Delicious" WW cookbook 3 1/2-pound chicken cut into 8 pieces, skin removed 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp fresh

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368557818179971665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472831.post-1086182356034267522004-06-02T08:16:00.000-05:002004-06-02T08:19:27.386-05:00

Last night I got lost in blog-land (ok, I was trying to Google myself) and found a forum on Dotti's Weight Loss Zone that I am very excited about. Check out the Jewish WW Forum! You have to register to post, but you can lurk all you want without registering. Enjoy!

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I haven't blogged in a long time because there has been a lot going on- Yosef & Tova's wedding in Cleveland (Mazel Tov!), Shavuot, Camping for Memorial Day weekend... and it goes on- this weekend DH and I are leaving for Memphis for Ely & Amara's wedding (Mazel Tov!)... So, in the little time I have today I want to say that Shavuot is an evil, evil holiday when it comes to WW. It's a wonderful

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Salad, salad is my friend!

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On Wednesday I posted that when I started WW, I weighed 196- not true. I weighed 193.6, so I have a bit more to go before I hit 50 pounds lost. However, my estimate was close but not exact in that I thought I'd be around 147... I'm less! Ok, not so much less, but as posted earlier, I'm a stick of butter less! My WI was 146.8, which is 1.8 pounds from my personal goal of 145. Oh, and I also

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We had a great dinner last night! Marinated lamb shish kebob with orzo- only 6 points! Here's the recipe: 2 Tbsp olive oil salt & pepper to taste 2 tsp dried oregano zest & juice of one lemon 1 pound boneless leg of lamb (~1-inch chunks) cherry tomatoes bay leaves zucchini pieces, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 cups cooked orzo (no oil or salt) Put oil, salt, pepper, oregano, zest & juice into a

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My mom is in town for a CME (continued medical education) conference and has been staying with me for the past two nights. It's so nice to have my mommy around. Last night we went shopping, and for the first time in my life, we had a good time! It wasn't that I didn't used to have fun shopping with my mom before, but I just generally didn't like shopping. It's hard to enjoy shopping when the

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In honor of my new blue dress (and as a way of testing my new blog settings), enjoy this new look for the new me!

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