Are you Maxed Out?

This is off topic, but I wanted to share this documentary with you girls. It has squelched my desire to buy unnecessary things. If you need a push in that direction (who doesn't?), or if you simply like to be informed, I recommend Maxed Out. It was educational, inspiring, and actually entertaining!

Need a chocolate fix?

I tried Nestle Quik's No Sugar Added chocolate mix and I love it. Mix it in with skim milk and you can get the chocolate without all the added sugar and calories. My favorite part is that the chocolate doesn't completely mix in so you get a few chocolate chunks. Yum.

tennis tonight?

with all the rain and flooding, are we still planning on a game of tennis this evening?

Dr. Phil

You can be the benificiaries of my summarization skills, but I still recommend reading the whole book.

All of the following information is from Dr. Phil’s “Ultimate Weight Loss Solution”

Key #1 Right Thinking

• All thoughts have a corresponding physical reaction – positive increase our energy, negative suppress our energy
• Replace negative with positive thoughts – “This won’t work. I can’t really achieve my goals.” Replace with “My goal is within my control. I will achieve the goals I will set for myself. I will do what is necessary to succeed. I won’t quit.”
• Define what you hope to achieve in a measurable way
• Define how you will do that
• Create a timeline for achieving your goal
• Internal dialogue audit - What are you saying to yourself about your weight, body, ability to achieve goals?
• Challenge faulty thinking – if you think you can’t go a day without your favorite foods is it really true?

Catherine's Granola

Granola

9 Cups Whole oats (better than quick)
(1 cup wheat germ)
¾ cup coconut
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 ½ cup nuts (peanuts)
(3T Lecithin)
1 ½ T Cinnamon
1 t nutmeg
1 cup oil (canola)
1 c honey (3/4 cup sugar and ¼ cup molasses)
2 t vanilla
½ cup water
1 cup raisins


Mix all together in one of those big aluminum disposable roasting pans (I just rinse and reuse mine).
Bake in oven at 325 for 30-45 minutes until color changes to darker brown as things toast.

Ingredients in parentheses above are optional – but very healthy

Tannie's House

Okey Dokey here we go. So from 183 you take 1431 west towards Lakeline blvd. Turn right onto Baghdad, pass about three streets, and then left onto Cedar Hills. Then the very first right onto Avante Drive. I am 1904 Avante Drive. You can google or yahoo map it if you want clearer directions. My number is 260.5815 if you have questions or get lost. See you Wednesday!

Morning Jumpstart

Hey, ladies. I just wanted to let you know that if you have the cable channel "Lifetime" (channel 26 if you have Time Warner) they have a couple fitness shows on in the morning. At 6 am they have Denise Austin (she is kind if cheesy but she does aerobics and some toning for a half hour) and then at 6:30 am they have something called "Your Workout" which does Pilates and yoga and some other things for a half hour. Anyway, I did both shows the other morning and it was a nice jump start to my day. Just thought I would share.

progress

I'm so happy that I had to post this up I've lost 4 lbs. since we've begun our fitness program. I feel great! and this time I will accomplish my weight goals, thanks to the help of my friends.

Want Pasta but not the Carbs?

Rick and I love pasta but are trying to incorporate more veggies. This has become an all-time favorite of ours. The recipe here is the original from Williams-Sonoma, but we lighten it up by skipping the asiago cheese and we prefer a plain basil pesto. A quicker version - buy pre-made pesto sauce , then you just cook the zucchini, add the sauce and you're done! It's great with a tomato sauce too.

Zucchini "Pasta" with Mint Pesto

1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup vegetable stock or canned broth
3 Tbs. grated asiago cheese, plus extra for
garnish (optional)
2 large garlic cloves, cut up
2 tsp. olive oil
3 yellow summer squashes, about 3/4 lb. total
3 zucchini, about 3/4 lb. total
1/4 cup chopped shallot
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste



In a blender or food processor, combine the mint, stock, 2 Tbs. of the cheese, the garlic and olive oil. Process until smooth. Set the pesto aside.

Using a mandoline or a vegetable peeler, cut the yellow squashes and zucchini into long, narrow ribbons.

Heat a large nonstick fry pan over medium heat. Coat the pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the shallot and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the yellow squashes, zucchini and thyme and season generously with salt and pepper. Sauté until the squashes are just tender, about 8 minutes more.

Stir in the mint pesto and heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 Tbs. cheese.

Transfer to a warmed serving dish and toss with extra cheese. Serve hot. Serves 4 to 6.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles Series,Fresh & Light,by Lane Crowther (Time-Life Books, 1998).

Tuesday's Meeting

Directions to Laura's house

My address is 1200 Stagecoach Cove. We are right behind the Ryland models where the American flag is.

So from Bagdad turn left on Osage From Lakeline turn Right on Osage

Right on Stagecoach bend left on Stagecoach bend

Right on Stagecoach Cove (first right) right on Stagecoach Cove

my home is up and around at the end of the street. The only one finish at the end of the street. 535-2055

Thanks

Laura

If you can't come please post a healthy recipe on our blog!

tennis?

Katherine & Grace, when are we playing tennis?
Tannie & Jennifer, I can't come this thursday! Sorry.
I also can't come to the meeting tuesday. Hopefully we can do the exercise video swap again because I definitely need it!
See you all next time.
Natalie

Directions

Crystal Falls Volleyball court. Go north on Bagdad. Left on Crystal falls, Left on Wigwam and take your first left into the parking lot. The volleyball court is to the right when you are facing the pool from the parking lot.
(I just copied that from the email in case you didn't get it.)
ALSO! Does anyone know how to get a hold of the reservations on the Vista Ridge tennis courts? I went this morning to play and there was a camp that's going to be there in the AM the rest of the week! I had to go for a run instead... lame.

Volleyball courts

Can someone please let me know the location of Wednesday's meeting. I'd like to get it right for the RS Bulletin this week.

Also, do you want me to add this website to the RS Bulletin so maybe more people would get involved or is that too public? Just let me know what you think.

Pilates anyone?

My neighbor is a pilates instructor and she is willing to come teach a session to us one wednesday night. How does the 20th sound to everyone? I want to make sure most of us can be there to take advantage of this great opportunity.

a "fat rant"

i came across this video and thought you all might enjoy hearing her message.

tennis lessons

I was going to suggest the YMCA has beginners tennis lessons but I just called and that class is already full. Howevfer there is a Tennis 2 class beginning June 5th- July 10th held on Tues. evenings 7:30-8:30 pm at Vista Ridge H.S. it is $35 for members and $50 for non-members. I would be happy to give anyone pointers on how to play a better game if you want to play with me, the rest is just getting out there and doing it, as with anything "practice makes perfect".

Read the labels

Have any of you seen what they've been doing on Fox news lately? They have been going on diets and learning about how to eat healthier and work out smarter. Tonight they went to the grocery store and were showing how a lot of foods that are marketed as healthy actually aren't. For example, that salad dressing that you spray has corn syrup in it! So read the labels carefully of everything you eat. They have tons of great info:
http://health.myfoxaustin.com/

Great to be fit!

Hey Girls,

I just wanted to say that this is so great being able to work together and be healthy together. I just hope we can all listen to our own bodies and do what we personally need and what is healthy for each of us individually. Like Anne said, no comparing, just feel good about you and set realistic goals. We all know deep down what we are capable of achieving and what we can't. Also Natalie, Jennifer and I got together and played tennis together tonight and we are AWFUL!!! but we had a blast! Anyone willing to teach us how to play? Or even some drills that would improve our skills?

Tannie

Anns lecture

Last night was very imformative, I had confirmed what I already knew deep down inside from just learning to listen to my body; yet with all the conflicting ideas in the world on how to go about losing weight it was hard to follow the promtings! after Ann shared the knowledge she learned with us, I now know that it's o.k. and even nesseary to heed our intuitive nature and eat accordingly to be healthy and happy. Thank you Ann and a special thanks to Catherine for starting our fitness group! NO MORE DIETING FOR ME!!!!! (yeah)

Fitness Blogging

Hi Ladies!
I went ahead and sent an invite to all to contribute that way you can know who is posting based on the author listed - just create a google account using your current email address (when it asks for username type in your full email address) and then create a password. You should be all set up to add to the blog then. Let me know if you run into problems.
Thx!

Welcome to our Blog!

Hey girls! I'm excited for us to use this blog as a place for motivation and help as we try to accomplish our goals.