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addmalmom

Start Weight:	(08 Oct 07) 200.6 lb
Current Weight:	(14 Nov 08) 158.0 lb
Goal Weight:	140.0 lb

following: The South Beach Diet
performance: Steady

Eight years ago, I gained 60 pounds during my first pregnancy and retained 30 of those pounds after my daughter was born. I had never been very thin, but this was the heaviest I had ever been. For the next five years, I tried and tried to get pregnant with no luck. Finally I tried South Beach diet and lost 45 pounds in four months and was pregnant six months after that! Unfortunately, while I was pregnant I gained back all of the 45 pounds plus a few more. Now my second daughter is two and I still have all the weight from pregnancy. Thank goodness I have a loving, supportive husband (of ten years - yeah!) that has gained weight with me and is going to lose weight with me too. Another motivator for me is that I just turned 35 (ugh!) in October 2007 and I need to be here for a long time for my girls! I also work as an office manager in a medical clinic and would like to be able to maintain a healthy weight since we encourage our patients to do the same.

FatSecret member since: 31 Jul 07

addmalmom's Weight History

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addmalmom's latest member challenges

Cruise to Lose

status:	Completed
ended:	21 Nov 08
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The easy to do challenge

status:	Completed
ended:	08 Sep 08
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addmalmom's buddies

	gug on diet The South Beach Diet
	last weighin: losing 0.3 lb a week

	sararay on diet Atkins
	last weighin: losing 1.2 lb a week

	mbhpro on diet Atkins
	last weighin: losing 2.0 lb a week

	Janelleas on diet The South Beach Diet
	last weighin: gaining 1.0 lb a week

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15 published recipes

addmalmom's cookbook

cals: 319kcal | fat: 7.21g | carbs: 24.30g | prot: 38.62g

White Chicken Chili

A quick and easy meal that's a nice change from beef chili.

cals: 200kcal | fat: 2.34g | carbs: 34.73g | prot: 10.94g

Three Bean Salad

Nice bean salad just in time for summer.

cals: 348kcal | fat: 7.26g | carbs: 51.91g | prot: 20.81g

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Yummy green peppers stuffed with brown rice and veggies.

cals: 238kcal | fat: 8.79g | carbs: 27.79g | prot: 11.28g

Pizza Wrap

An easy, portable slice of pizza.

cals: 64kcal | fat: 4.10g | carbs: 4.33g | prot: 3.25g

Peanut Butter Drops

A lighter revision of peanut butter cookies.

cals: 213kcal | fat: 2.61g | carbs: 37.22g | prot: 11.25g

Italian Vegetable Soup

A yummy soup that is hearty and filling.

cals: 44kcal | fat: 2.05g | carbs: 4.71g | prot: 1.68g

Italian Salad

Refreshing salad with a crisp flavor.

cals: 112kcal | fat: 5.39g | carbs: 1.55g | prot: 13.33g

Ham and Cheese Frittata

Good to eat any time of day.

cals: 185kcal | fat: 5.27g | carbs: 5.05g | prot: 29.28g

Dijon Broccoli Chicken

Yummy broccoli and chicken in a tangy sauce.

cals: 295kcal | fat: 3.13g | carbs: 8.11g | prot: 56.49g

Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Quick and easy filling for tacos, burritos or as a meal.

cals: 216kcal | fat: 3.71g | carbs: 36.94g | prot: 11.06g

Crockpot Black Beans

Easy black bean recipe to serve over rice or as a side with chicken or sausage.

cals: 76kcal | fat: 1.85g | carbs: 11.49g | prot: 3.77g

Creamy White Bean Dip

Tasty dip that goes great with veggies.

cals: 128kcal | fat: 3.22g | carbs: 23.08g | prot: 2.86g

Chocolate Cheesecake Dessert

A sweet treat that will satisfy cravings for real cheesecake.

cals: 174kcal | fat: 4.19g | carbs: 10.47g | prot: 24.77g

Chicken Noodle-less Soup

Simple chicken soup packed with veggies.

cals: 226kcal | fat: 3.89g | carbs: 34.73g | prot: 15.49g

Black Bean Soup

A quick and very filling soup that doubles as a meal.

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Summer B.E.A.C.H. Challenge!
My recipe for the Yellow team:

Roasted Pepper and Basil Skewers
Makes: 16 appetizer servings, one skewer each

1 pkg (16 oz.) Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 16 cubes
16 fresh basil leaves
2 yellow or red peppers, roasted, each cut into 8 small squares
16 small cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

DIVIDE cheese, basil, peppers and tomatoes among 16 small wooden skewers or wooden toothpicks. Place in small shallow dish. Add dressing; turn skewers to evenly coat ingredients with dressing.

LET stand at room temperature 20 min. to marinate, turning occasionally.

REMOVE skewers from marinade just before serving; discard marinade.

Fresh basil, for instance, offers a healthy dose of blood-clotting vitamin K -- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil provide 27% of the RDA -- as well as vitamin A, manganese, and magnesium.

Red bell peppers contain eleven times more beta carotene than green bell peppers.

posted 01 Aug 2008, 15:38

Summer B.E.A.C.H. Challenge!
Time to go to the BEACH, yeah! Smile

My banned excuse is: I am too tired from work to go home and exercise. I will get to it on Saturday or Sunday.

My changed habit: My goal is to exercise twice a week for at least ten minutes. My other changed habit is to delegate tasks around the house (cleaning, folding laundry, etc) to allow me to accomplish my goal. I also need to realize Saturdays and Sundays are too busy to rely on for exercising.

I need to be honest with myself that exercise is just as important to be able to continue with my weight loss.

posted 18 Jul 2008, 11:05

A "little" challenge?
Me too! I'm in! I really need a little kick in the pants to keep me going! Thanks ImLuuvd for issuing a new challenge! Smile

posted 15 Jul 2008, 12:19

south beach diet failing when trying phase 1 for the third time?
Maybe you need to start with Phase 2 instead. I know we all love Phase 1 because we tend to lose more weight faster, but the new SBD SuperCharged book says that if you don't have a lot of weight to lose or can handle food cravings (since Phase 1 was designed to help minimize food craving so we don't overeat and metabolize food correctly), that you should start with Phase 2. And you get so much more yummy food so you won't feel deprived. Also when I tend to eat the same foods every day, I wasn't losing either. You might get something different out of the book, but it is probably worth a try. Smile

posted 17 Jun 2008, 09:58

new to SBD! need some help - dieting with a family
I started SBD November 1st of last year WITH my family. My family has since fallen off the wagon with my husband being run over several times, lol! I have managed to lose and keep off, so far, 45 pounds. But the only way I am able to do that is to reinforce to the fam that WE are in this together. My girls cried when I broke the news to them that white bread and potatoes in any form is no longer allowed in our house. Being a former poptart junkie, those too are gone. They hated it at first, but now they expect wheat bread and say, "Oooh this is good!" when I try a new SBD recipe. I refuse to be the food police in my house but I also want them to respect me that I am trying to give them better choices for a better life, and so far everyone is pretty okay with it. You can do it too! Smile

posted 06 Jun 2008, 20:01

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30 October 2008

No loss, but I had to eat cake on my birthday! It only comes around once a year, thank goodness! Over and done (and yummy), now time to move on!!

on diet The South Beach Diet steady weight

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16 October 2008

Nice! Three pounds! Probably water weight, but I will take it!

on diet The South Beach Diet losing 3.0 lb a week

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addmalmom's Recent Food & Exercise

	1 fruit clementine
	1 small red pepper
	1 tablespoon ranch
	Standing
	Exercise machine (moderate)
	Housework

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Weight-Loss for Busy Professionals
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