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Catherine L
True Blue Farmgirl

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Cathy
Newton Texas
USA
408 Posts

Posted - Dec 03 2012 :  12:39:28 PM  Show Profile
Kristina, that supper does sound good.

~Cathy~
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Dec 07 2012 :  04:17:39 AM  Show Profile
I'll be back to share the recipe. It was delicious. I found out that Buffalo is so good for us - high in Omega-3, low-fat, no or low cholesterol (would have to double check those facts, but it is hormone/antibiotic free, and grass fed etc).

I'll share another healthy and low-cost meal too. I have to get kiddos off to school and walk my 2 miles. I am running 3 minutes of my two miles now. I took yesterday off.

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2012 :  08:57:44 AM  Show Profile
Here is the link for the Buffalo Vegetable Soup. It's actually from Diabetic Living magazine, but it's very good and very healthy.

http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/recipe/soups/buffalo-vegetable-soup/

If I can't find the Succotash recipe online, I'll post it on my blog.


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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Dec 29 2012 :  05:30:48 AM  Show Profile
Zero weight gain over Christmas! Woot!

In fact, I lost 6 pounds, and we really didn't' go to the gym that much, nor walk on the treadmill at home. We didn't have the cash to bake cookies, so sweets were very limited, and we ate healthy foods too. I honestly think stress gone, from last week's passing, is a factor also.

It's snowing and roads are bad, so I'm walking on the treadmill today.

Happy exercising today!


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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl

427 Posts

Emily
Montana
USA
427 Posts

Posted - Dec 29 2012 :  3:33:36 PM  Show Profile
Yeah! for you. I have had so many parties that I haven't weighed for a few days but I have also gotten some great workouts in this week. It is nice to be a little sore and remember that you did something good for yourself to cause it. I took the day off of exercise but I will be back at it tomorrow.

Emily
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl

251 Posts


WV
USA
251 Posts

Posted - Dec 30 2012 :  11:09:25 AM  Show Profile
Glad to hear everyone had good holiday numbers. I am trying to do some moving from day to day but the knees are screaming at me the last week+. i will try to baby them and get them better.

Kristina....that soup sounds real good. I may have to give it a try. I love all things soup but dh.....no so much!

Emily.....hang in there and thanks for the motovation to move and feel the burn a little bit at least.

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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl

559 Posts

Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts

Posted - Dec 30 2012 :  4:02:54 PM  Show Profile
I'm back on track. I got on the scales today. Did not lose anymore weight, but I also didn't gain any over the holidays. WooHoo!

I'm up to 25 minutes on the treadmill, along with some stretching exercises. It feels good to be back.

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Feb 17 2013 :  05:38:16 AM  Show Profile
Okay...this is not over yet. :)

I am slowing recovery from the "crud" and cannot wait to get back to my exercise routine. I feel so much better when I am. I'll update as we get back to our exercise. We continue to cut out foods with high fructose corn syrup, and have now started making homemade granola bars. I have the recipe posted on my "Pioneer Woman at Heart" blogspot. Last night I made Ham Bone soup to add some goodies (minerals) back into our bodies.

Here's a link if you are interested: http://www.holisticsquid.com/making-chicken-bone-broth-from-basic-to-adventurous/

I hope you are all well and good.

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Feb 20 2013 :  12:59:32 PM  Show Profile
Back to exercise today - did a ten minute walk. It's a start, since I am not completely well again. Felt like torture, but did it anyway.

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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl

251 Posts


WV
USA
251 Posts

Posted - Apr 23 2013 :  4:01:50 PM  Show Profile
Okay where is everyone? Front and center ladies, we are going for a walk! Or at least we need to!
I am so far off track, I can't even see the track. Eating is going pretty well but can't find time in my life to exercise at all it seems. Show season has started and my etsy shop is booming with weddings, I do a market every friday now as well. Auction on monday and saturday nights. Plus all the chores and regular stuff with garden season rolling in soon. It is a good thing I can count garden and yard work as exercise!!

How about the rest of you?

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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9323 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9323 Posts

Posted - Apr 23 2013 :  4:18:02 PM  Show Profile
Getting back on track with my healthy eating. It's always much easier in the summer with all the fresh fruits and veggies available. Need to get back in the groove of walking. Glad that I live in a two story because I do a lot of up and down stairs!

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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl

251 Posts


WV
USA
251 Posts

Posted - Apr 24 2013 :  09:12:38 AM  Show Profile
I have a tri-level and I count the stairs too. Also when I hang clothes on the line I sit the basket on the far end and walk everytime I need clothes and pins.

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - May 05 2013 :  06:57:56 AM  Show Profile
I'm back. Our family went through a recent traumatic event,and we are just now getting back to exercise in the garden/yard. I hope to be back to the gym soon, but walked 2 miles the other day.

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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl

2325 Posts

Susan
Lonsdale MN
USA
2325 Posts

Posted - May 05 2013 :  07:15:00 AM  Show Profile
Just found out that I have high cholesterol and have a choice between trying to control it with meds or getting back to losing weight and getting exercise. I HATE meds, many I have taken have given me nasty side effects. I'm hoping there will be an opportunity to encourage each other here. I do know that drinking more water makes a difference for me on the weight loss, so that big on my list. I usually lose some weight each summer with garden work, so that is a plus for this time of year.

Susan

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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9323 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9323 Posts

Posted - May 05 2013 :  12:37:10 PM  Show Profile
Hi Susan, I have to back in the habit of drinking more water too. I know it is a big help when I am trying to trim down. Need to get out there at the clothesline now that it is nice again. Seems when I think I am going to get a plan life starts to really start hopping and I can't stick to it. Trying to this time though. Maybe we can keep this thread up to date so I am reminded for accountability.

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O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

3331 Posts

marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW Washington State
USA
3331 Posts

Posted - May 05 2013 :  3:46:49 PM  Show Profile
Good luck everyone. There are so many reasons to exercise and eat right. I do agree that the accountability of this thread is helpful. I am much more active in the garden now, but I need to do my physical therapy exercises to keep my core strength up. Sigh. I'd rather just garden!
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - May 06 2013 :  04:51:51 AM  Show Profile
I have to carry a fitbit with me now, and yesterday I logged over 12,000 steps with garden work. I was so tired, but felt good I got some exercise.

(The fitbit is part of our health insurance "staywell" program to earn points to keep our insurance with Hubby's work)

Today, I have more gardening to do. I do take a very large mug out with me, filled with ice water. I too, have been trying to keep water in me. When I get busy, I just forget.

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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

3331 Posts

marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW Washington State
USA
3331 Posts

Posted - May 06 2013 :  05:32:11 AM  Show Profile
Kristina, good for you. The fitbit must make you proud of all your movement! Let me give you another big pat on the back. Plus gardening is good for the soul. Keep at it!
Marianne
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - May 07 2013 :  05:01:24 AM  Show Profile
Thanks Marianne,
Yesterday's steps only got up to about 9,000, even with garden work. I was so tired too. Too tired to walk on the treadmill. I did manage to get crock pot lasagna made, using up some ricotta I had made. It had spinach vs. meat in it too. I did have a healthy breakfast too. I picked fresh asparagus from our garden, then cooked that up with green peppers and onions and eggs. Then had a banana too. I'm just not getting my cardio, and way too tired to do it. I know that planting season will pass, so I am going to try to do at least 10 minutes of treadmill each day to keep the routine.

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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl

251 Posts


WV
USA
251 Posts

Posted - May 14 2013 :  7:23:38 PM  Show Profile
I mowed today with the walk behind mower and it is not self propelled!! So that all has to count for somethiing. Drank all my water and then some. Had home made veggie soup for dinner.

How are the rest of you doing these days?

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - May 15 2013 :  09:18:20 AM  Show Profile
I'm getting on the treadmill right after this last batch of zucchini muffins are done. I spent the morning in the flower beds and garden, then came in to do all the dishes, and laundry (which add up my steps fast), then it's back to work, and so forth.

It's noon and I logged about 4,300 steps so far. I still need to lift weights today.

Last night I made a tortilla burrito that is filled with chunks of organic chicken, baked black beans and onions (from dry), then a layer of home canned salsa mixed with organic avocado. Mmmm! Fruit was pineapple.

Today, I need to up my water, fruit and veggies. So I made up a big salad for the week, adding fresh green onions from the garden. Then, I have extra fruits like bananas, apples, and such.

Late night munching is my downfall.

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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl

251 Posts


WV
USA
251 Posts

Posted - May 16 2013 :  07:46:30 AM  Show Profile
Kristina.....with allthe extra garden work I am so tired late night I don't have the energy to chew anything!!

I too am working in the beds and we are expecting rain this afternoon so trying to get as much done as possible before it starts.

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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9323 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9323 Posts

Posted - May 17 2013 :  6:55:13 PM  Show Profile
I seem to have hit a plateau. I need something to jump start the weight loss again. Have been doing ok I do need to get more walking in. I upped my water intake which has helped a bit.
Working outside as much as I can while the weather is nice and the warmth bearable.


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O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
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neeter302
True Blue Farmgirl

257 Posts

Anita
Hanover Indiana
USA
257 Posts

Posted - May 29 2013 :  11:34:44 AM  Show Profile
Well my weight loss and exercise journey got jump started by a diagnosis of lupus recently. I HAVE to take better care of myself now, I don't have a choice. I cut out all sugar, starchy foods, no fried food, no fast food and lots of fresh veggies/fruits, drinking lots of water, occasional unsweet tea. I finally broke the diet soda habit, I had one the other day and it tasted awful, can't believe I drank so much of that stuff! It's been over a month now and have dropped 20pounds but much more to go, hope I can hang in there and keep it up. My biggest challenge is moving and exercising, hard to do when you're fatigued and in pain. I don't want to give up and inspirational you-tube videos are very helpful.

Farmgirl #522
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MayFay
True Blue Farmgirl

73 Posts

Stephanie
MO
USA
73 Posts

Posted - Jun 01 2013 :  06:50:50 AM  Show Profile
I've decided to start working on my Let's Get Physical merit badge today and gain some energy by losing weight and getting fit. My summer is dedicated to Me and my wellness. Getting through all the levels of this badge is a commitment of four months, so I'll be around this thread for awhile. :)

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