It's Sunday... relax & enjoy it...

Nothing like waking up and having coffee already made.  The pleasures of being an Nana and Papa's house.  OH Coffee How I love thee!!!

Daily PP: 40

Weekly PP: 35

Activity Points: 4

Breakfast: (8 PP)

-1 Turkey Sausage patty (2 PP)

-1 1/2 scrambled eggs (3 PP)

-1/2 c. grits (2 PP)

-1 T. nondairy powder creamer (1 PP)

We are getting ready for church.  My cousin is having his babies dedicated today at their church.  So we are going to help celebrate.

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We went out to lunch with the family.  The restaurant of  choice was a buffet.  Now again, don't freak out on me.  I had a plan.  Since the choice of restaurant was out of my hands, how I handled it was not.  The first part of my plan was to hit the salad bar portion and load up on tons of 0 PP value fruits and veggies (which I did).  That way the HIGH PP value foods were not as appealing.  I did it too.  I did not eat anything fried, smothered, creamed or salad covered in mayo (except for the bit of fried okra I ate).  I also did not eat any type of roll, biscuit or muffin (which was hard because they had yeast rolls).  Lastly, I did not go to the dessert bar.  Well I took Scooter so that she could have something.  While I was there I decided to see if there was anything on the dessert bar that I just had to have.  Guess what... there was not one thing that I just HAD to have.  Nothing was calling my name or say "Kristie, you know you want a slice of me."  Now I know that there are some of you that think that is a bit extreme and that I was depriving myself.   That I mentally told myself that I did not want any of it when I really did.  But I am being honest with you, after I sat back down at the table with Scooter and her slice of German Chocolate Cake... I had no urge to go back.  Trust me, I was just as surprised.  I almost talked myself into going back to get something, even if it was something small because I was suppose to and because everyone else had something or several somethings; but I told myself that if I REALLY wanted it I would have gotten it.  Now please do not feel bad for me, when I got back to Nana and Papa's I grabbed two iced oatmeal cookies.  That is want I really WANTED for dessert.  Iced oatmeal cookies are one of my alltime favorite cookies.  So I honestly believe that I knew in the back of my mind I wanted the cookies and that I had eaten dessert I could not have had the cookies.

Lunch: (18 PP)

-1 baked chicken thigh (4 PP)

-1/3 c. fried okra (3 PP)
-1/2 small baked sweet potato (1 PP)
-2/3 c. stewed cabbage (0 PP)
-1/4 c. green beans (0 PP)
-Salad with ton of veggies (0 PP)
-1/2 boiled egg (1 PP)
-1 T. fat free Catalina Dressing (1 PP)
-2 packages of captain wafers (2 PP)

-3 iced oatmeal cookies (5 PP)

I really enjoyed my lunch but especially those cookies!  :)

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Scooter and I did a bit of walking and talking today.  That got me a couple of activity points.  It was nice just to talk with her.  She was having some questions about a sensitive issue and I was answering them.

Activity Points: 2

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On the way back from church, we decided to stop at DQ.  I know I know, I did not do so well there last time.  And man, was that German Chocolate Blizzard calling my name.  But I ignored it... this time.  :)  I did better this time with ordering.  Of course, I REALLY wanted the onion rings because that is all I could smell, I could not help it...  so  :P

Dinner: (15 PP)

-1 Dairy Queen Grilled Chicken Sandwich (10 PP)

-1 small serving Dairy Queen Onion Rings (5 PP)


I got to see several people I have not seen in a long time at church tonight.  I might have to keep going, when I am here.  :)

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I had a snack before we went to Sunday night church to tide me over until after the service.  I am also planning on another "bed time" dessert like last night. 

Snack: (0 PP)

-1 banana (0 PP)

-1 sugar-free Popsicle, orange flavored (0 PP)

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Lynard Skynard is coming on TV... peace out homies!!

Totals:

Daily PP used: 40

Weekly PP used: 1

Activity points earned: 6

Activity points used: 0

I'm getting back up... are you??

Failure is only a fact when you give up. 

Everyone gets knocked down, 

the question is: Will you get back up?

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After my weigh-in on Thursday, I really could have just said screw it.  I gained, I am done.  But I'm not, I know that gaining is part of the losing process.  Also, if I am not completely following the program, I am going to gain.  So I am back up and going forward with a positive attitude.  I hope you do the same when you get knocked down!

Saturday...the day of the week when you think you can sleep late but the rest of the family thinks otherwise.

It is Saturday and I am up early.  I have a ton of things to do before I leave to go to my parents' house.  Finish the laundry so that I can pack, make sure kitchen is spotless, update the iPod, and update and charge the Kindle.  Then I have to make sure that everyone else is up, fed, and ready to go.  *wish me luck!

Daily PP: 40

Weekly PP: 35

Activity Points: 2

Breakfast: (7 PP)

-1 c. Kellogg's Crunchy Nut cereral Roasted Nut and Honey (4 PP)

-1/2 c. 2% milk (2 PP)

-2 T. Southern Butter Pecan creamer (1 PP)

Now that is a cereal I can learn to love.  It looks like Cherrios with a suntan but in my opinion, it is better.  This might be a "STAY AWAY" from my cereal box kinda cereal.  :)  Kitchen - spotless, Laundry - done, iPod - done, Kindle - working on, Packing - yeah right!  I'm good but not that good.

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All that are going with me are packed and in the car... off to H'ville.  

Lunch: (19 PP)

-1 Burger King Whopper without Mayo (14 PP)

-1/3 Burger King fries, small (3 PP)

-1 serving Burger King apple fries (0 PP)

We stopped by BK for some grab and go kinda food.  I let Scooter chose and that was what she wanted.  Never fear, I know that we will be eating somewhat healthy at my parents house.  So I could afford the fast food.  Plus, if you will notice, I got the Whopper without Mayo, shared the fries and had the apple fries to round out the meal so that my lunch would last longer.  :)  I was thinking!!  *taps finger to forehead

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We had a busy day once we got to Nana and Papa's house.  We helped in the yards, played in the water sprinklers, just all around fun!!  Yeah for Nana and Papa...

Activity Points: 2

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One of the things I like to do is cook.  I extend that to when I am at Nana and Papa's house.  Since my parents give me a break by helping watch the kiddios but most importantly by playing with them.  I feel that the least I can do is cook while I am there. 

Dinner: (15 PP)

-3 oz pork loin, pan seared (3 PP)

-1/3 c. Knorr Fiesta Sides Mexican Rice (5 PP)

-1 small corn on cob (2 PP)

-1 large serving of fried yellow squash (5 PP)

I made a really good dinner.  The number of points with the rice kinda surprised me but that is ok, the rest of the meal was on the low end of the PP value.  Yes that says fried squash and don't you judge me.  I LOVE squash and E will NOT let me cook it in our house because of the smell.  So I eat it has much as possible when he is not around.  :)

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Before, I go I want to say Happy Birthday one of you.  I know that today (Saturday) is your birthday and I hope that you had a superific greatical day!!

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I had a "bed time" snack and it was soooooo good.  The best part is that it was ZERO PP value.  That's right zero!!

Snack: (0 PP)

-1 banana (0 PP)

-1 sugar-free Popsicle, coconut flavored (0 PP)

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I know that I am posting on Sunday but you know how things are.  Mostly it was the fact that Nana and I were watching music videos on YouTube and looking a pictures on the internets.

Totals:

Daily PP used: 39

Weekly PP used: 0

Activity points earned: 4

Activity points used: 0

Cream Cheese Brownies

1 (19.8 oz) package brownie mix
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
3 T. butter, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup white sugar
1 T. four
1 t. vanilla

1. Preheat oven to temperature indicated on box. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
2. Prepare the brownie mix as directed on box. 
3. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. 
4. Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, butter, egg, sugar, flour, and vanilla until smooth. 
5. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. 
6. Swirl together using a knife or skewer.
7. Bake according to box instructions. 
8. Brownies will be done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 
9. Cool in the pan, then cut into bars and serve.

(18 servings - 5 PP)

It's Friday.... that's all~

Time to start this glorious day.  I really hope that it will not be as hot as the last few days. 

Daily PP: 40

Weekly PP: 38

Activity Points: 2

Breakfast: (9 PP)

-1 Sausage Sandwich (8 PP)

-2 T. Southern Butter Pecan creamer (1 PP)

Ok the whole school being out is still very new to me.  I woke up today thinking that today was Saturday.  I also did that yesterday as well.  I think it will take a few days to get use to.  However, tomorrow when I wake up it will be Saturday.   :)

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I had plans to go to lunch with the kiddios and then go to th grocery store.  However, E wanted to go to lunch with us so we went to lunch and nixed the grocery store run for the time being.  We ended up at Fatz Cafe.  We have only been there a couple of times but we really like it.  

Lunch: (19 PP)

-1/2 Fatz Cafe Half Calabash Chicken Wrap (7 PP)

-1 Fatz Cafe Side Caesar Salad with Fire-Grilled Chipotle Chicken (9 PP)

- 1 Fatz Cafe Poppyseed Roll (3 PP)

While we were at lunch we decided to go to a movie.  Or should I say movies.  E and Scooter went to see Kung Fu Panda 2; while Lovey Man and I went to see Rio.  We did this for several reasons.  Mostly because we were not sure if Lovey Man would nap and it was less likely for us to disturb people in the Rio movie.  He and I were actually the only two in the theater so it was like having a private showing.  That was really kinda cool.

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No Snack or Activity Points today...  BOO me!!!

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I really did need to go to the grocery store because we were out of some things that are absolutes in my house.  While in the store, I was looking for inspiration for dinner.  I decided on country style pork ribs, potatoes and onions, and baked beans. 

Dinner: (15 PP)

-1 serving of potatoes and onions (3 PP)

-3 oz country style pork ribs (6 PP)

-1/4 c. Bush Baked Beans (2 PP)

-1/2 slice of turkey bacon (0 PP)

-1 jigger of vodka in Savannah Sweet Tea (4 PP)

I know it is not the most appealing looking plate because there is no color.  But it was really good.  I want to note that I only ate 1 rib and I made the potatoes and onions instead of potato salad.  I got to have more in the serving for less PP.  I also got to use the food processor again.  :)

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While at the store I also got inspired to make a variation of my brownies.  I knew I would make brownies tonight but while I was at the grocery store the light bulb went off and I picked up a package of cream cheese.  So I made Cream Cheese Brownies.  My house smells so YUMMILICIOUS!!!  Wish I could post a scratch-n-sniff picture for you all.  I will post a recipe for you all.

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Time to go.. I have lots of things to do.  We are going to my parents' house for the weekend.

Nighty night my peeps!!!

Totals:

Daily PP used: 40

Weekly PP used: 3

Activity points earned: 2

Activity points used: 0