<p>jym we saw the MJ Cirque in January and were also wowed. A few months after that we saw a traveling production of Wicked, and it didn’t come close. I don’t think I’ve seen a play or opera that comes close to any Cirque I’ve seen.</p>
<p>Anyway, carry on with the eating stories!</p>
<p>I did well eating yesterday and today. Yesterday I walked 4.5 miles with my H and some friends (who are in way better shape than we are!)</p>
<p>Today I bought shorts for the first time in about eight years. Not because I look better in them or have gotten in shape, but because, now that I’m 51, other women my age’s legs are starting to look as bad as mine always have! I finally fit in!</p>
<p>alumother & elemenope----those are FANTASTIC compliments and I’m working to get the same! Thanks for sharing!</p>
<p>Stepped on the scales today and no matter how I read it, I’m down more than two pounds! I have 35 to go. At this rate, I’ll be almost there by the time school starts - sooner, even.</p>
<p>Peculiarities,
That’s fantastic news! Good work!</p>
<p>Bringing us back to page 1. How did everyone survive the 4th?
I stepped on the scale yesterday after pretty much avoiding it for the last month. I was pleased that I have only put on 2 lbs. I have been letting too many carbs back into my diet. Monday I went back to keeping track of what I eat on Live Strong. I don’t want the lbs lost to slowly creep back on.
I am going to a potluck tonight. Need a side dish to share. Any ideas? Usually I bring a greek salad but have feta yesterday so would like to come up with something else that doesn’t contain pasta.</p>
<p>Spicy green beans to share? Tasty and not many calories…A low cal salad that you can eat a lot of and then only dollop yourself tastes of the other dishes?</p>
<p>Potlucks are not good for me…portion control goes out the window. I’ll have a little of this and a little of that. Pretty soon, all of those “littles” add up to a “BIG.”</p>
<p>mom60, stir together a can of drained black beans, a can of drained corn, a can of diced tomatoes w/ mexican seasoning (says it on the can) and a half of a finely chopped red onion. Serve at room temp. or chilled. Easy,cool,people love it.
Double it if yu need a lot.</p>
<p>This is my favorite but it needs ripe tomatoes.</p>
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<p>Any ideas with eggplant. I have a pack of japanese eggplants from Costco.
I love the black bean salad and it is a possiblity if I can’t come up with something to make without going to the grocery store.
I found this recipe online.<a href=“http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/grilled-eggplant-and-goat-cheese-salad-recipe/index.html[/url]”>http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/grilled-eggplant-and-goat-cheese-salad-recipe/index.html</a>
I have everything but pine nuts at home. Any thoughts on using lightly toasted walnuts instead?</p>
<p>Ha! I ended up with too many eggplants and in searching for a recipe came upon that one!! I made it for our 4th of July party, using feta instead of goat cheese. People liked it. I also made baba ganoush for before dinner, served with pita and raw veggies…big hit!</p>
<p>I did okay on the fourth. A little too much guacamole, though. Today I went out for Mexican food but turned down the icecream for dessert. Small steps.</p>
<p>Hayden: upthread you asked about the treadmill; if you find 4 incline and 3.4 speed becoming comfortable then I would increase either the incline or the speed or both. You want to keep your heart rate up or in the range for your age - google heart rate for your age and you will find charts.</p>
<p>Oooof, just back from a week long vacation eating and drinking everything in sight. Fresh berry cobbler, local wines, strawberry pie, local beers, more salmon than you can shake a stick at…and the bread!
Hitting the track tomorrow morning.</p>
<p>I have had the summer flu for the past three weeks. Really makes getting out and exercising unappealing.</p>
<p>We went to a wedding on Friday but surprisingly my weight is the same!</p>
<p>Ellemenope … I hope you bounce back soon! I have a relative that had the ‘summer flu’ and it turned out to be encephalitis, so hopefully you’re getting good care.</p>
<p>Everybody is after me to go to a doctor, but I swear I feel better every time I think of making an appointment. I may have to break down and go…</p>
<p>Okay … maybe it would help you to make the appointment if I told you that the encephalitis (likely caused by a mosquito bite) caused her to end up in a coma for several months. </p>
<p>I hope it’s just a minor virus or flu, but if you have had headaches or loss of appetite or dizziness, please make an appointment.</p>
<p>Thanks for the concern, Snowflake…</p>