My Nutrisystem Journey

Add your Blogg address..join my list of buddies!!!

2006-07-15T20:26:00.000-07:00

Hi , If you would like me to add your name to my list of buddies, people will be able to link to YOUR blogg from here!!! Justclick on comments below and paste in your blogg url and we will see if we can get a list going on here!!!
Please include your first name!!!!
Thanks!!!

The following bloggs are now available for your viewing!!

Ashleigh

4EvaFree

Got a good recipie??? Share it here!!!!

2006-07-14T09:13:00.000-07:00

If you have a good recipie and dont mind sharing it with others you can post it here!!! Please provide nutritional fact information when posting your recipie!!!
Thanks, Vickie

The first three recipies are Coutesy of the Jazzman!! Visit his site for more fabulous NS info and recipies!! Visit Jazzman's Profile

Visit the jazzmans website The Forum

Jazzmans
CHOCOLATE MERINGUE BITS WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAMYield: Forty 1-1/2-inch meringuesINGREDIENTS- 4 egg whites- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract- 2/3 cup Splenda- 1/3 cup cocoa powder- 1 cup reduced-fat tub style whipped topping- 40 strawberriesDIRECTIONSPreheat the oven to 225 degrees F.Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and vanilla at highspeed with an electric mixer until frothy. Add the Splenda,1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form,roughly 5 to 7 minutes. Gently fold in the cocoa powderuntil completely incorporated.Spoon heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the baking sheets.Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes; turn the oven off. Let themeringues stand in the closed oven for 8 hours or overnight.Store in an airtight container.Just before serving, top each meringue with 1 scantteaspoon of whipped topping and a strawberry.Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 meringue):Calories: 13, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg,Sodium: 6 mg, Carbohydrate: 2 g, Protein: 1 gDiabetic Exchanges: Free Food --------------------
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ANOTHER recipie courtesy of JAZZMAN!!
Jazzman's Meatball & Pasta SupremeThis is my all time FAVORITE NS meal* 1 cup combined, chopped onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic* 1/2 cup cooked pasta (noodles, spaghetti, macaroni, etc.)* 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth* 1 NS tomato sauce & meatballsSaute the 1 cup of mixed veggies until tender, add in the pasta, broth, and tomato sauce & meatballs. Continue cooking until heated through and to the consistancy you want.Enjoy!
AND finally The Last recipie available here from the jazzman..U will have to visit his site for more!!! I have provided the links above to take you there!!!

Jazzman's Gaucamola Deviled Eggs:
Makes 8 servings (1 dairy/protien & 1 fat)* 8 whole eggs in the shell* 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and mashed* 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro* 1 tablespoon minced green onion* 1 teaspoons fresh lime juice* 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste (optional)* 1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste (optional)* 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard* 1 pinch paprikaDIRECTIONS:Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel. Slice eggs in half, and remove yolks to a mixing bowl.In the bowl with the yolks, combine the avocado, cilantro, and green onion. Stir in the lime juice, and season with, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Mix well, and fill empty egg white halves. Chill until serving. Sprinkle with paprika just before serving.

Here's a fantastic recipe from Christi (good-Bye Butt) For Haystacks!!! Thanks for the great recipie!!

I made the best dessert last night and had to share. I put this on the recipe board but thought I would post it here too. It was THAT good! LOL

I used my NS chocolates and a tsp of chunky peanut butter (my fat for the day) I melted these in the microwave at 30 second intervals (stirring between). I added a splash of coconut extract. I mixed the melted mixture with 1/2 cup of All Bran cereal. (I had a 1/2 a carb left from lunch). I spooned onto waxed paper and put in the fridge until cooled. It made four good size pieces. So good. I'll be stocking up on the chocolates! 1 dessert, 1 fat and 1/2 carb

My NS profile information

2006-07-14T09:08:00.000-07:00

vick610
FIRST WEIGH-IN:
195.0 lbs.
06/03/2006
LAST WEIGH-IN:
182.0 lbs.
07/12/2006
GOAL WEIGHT:
145.0 lbs.
FIRST NAME:
Vickie
AGE:
42
LOCATION:
Villas, NJ
EMAIL:
codeys_mom_mom@msn.com
Hi, I started this at 195 pounds. I started on June 1st 2006. I want to get back to 145. I am 5'6" and this is the heaviest I've ever been. I was VERY hesitant to put my pics on here because I gained the weight in the past ten months since being out of work for foot injuries to both my feet. I am in the middle of two foot operations so I cannot do ALOT of physical exercise right now. THIS is not how I like to see myself, it's not me. If I had more time, I would post a pic of what I used to look like but I will post pics of me along the way to show my progress. The food is not bad, there are some things I cannot take but overall not bad at all. I ate the pizza for the first time last night and I was like THANK GOD something I can actually enjoy eating!! (It's the dinner entree's that I am having a hard time with) But I am very determined at this point and I have been very good staying strict to the diet. Todays my Birthday and I love ICE cream cake, it is a tradition that we have that for all the B'days in our home. I told my husband last night that if he brought an Ice cream cake home tonight I'd Clobber him!! Been having fun talking to the LOSERS in the open chat room. Been there only twice so far but everyones so nice and encouraging. I have heard some great progress stories in there and it helps to keep you motivated. I wish everyone success on their journey . See ya in the chat room!!! Feel free to email me!!! Not sure how everyone gets that progression scale thing on their profiles???? UPDATE: today is June 20th and without exersise my clothes are definatley fitting alot better and I have lost that "Blowfish" look I had in my face. I have lost 8 pounds thus far. Today is June 27th and I have lost 10 pounds!!

July 12th Achilles tendon surgery!!!

2006-07-13T20:21:00.000-07:00

Ok yesterday I had the surgery on my 'right' achilles tendon. I had the surgery on the left one in march. Surgery went ok. I refused the spinal epidoral this time and I am doing much better this time round. Last one I got the spinal and had a severe migraine and vomiting for four days on top of the pain from the foot surgery..it was horrible. I felt like backing out of having the other one done but I had to do it. I lost the ability to stay on my feet at work, I just could not walk anymore. I was crying at work the pain was sooo bad. So I made the right decision this time and opted for general anestesia. I never asked for the spinal the first time, they just gave it to me. So my suffering this time is much less. It is going good. I am in a half cast which will come off in 9 days then I can start getting accustomed to the cam walker (boot) for a month, physical therapy, walker and finall Ill be on my own.. Been through this once I can do it again. I just want to get better and back to work. I've been out for 10 months almost 11.
When I go back, after being on NS I will make my return alot thinner then when I left and shock everyone!!! How's about dem' apples!!
The hardest part for me right now is having to drink all the water and hobbling to the bathroom all day on crutches!! That kinda sucks!!
I can't very well exercise like I was just starting to really get into. I had gotten the NS workout video with aerobics and strenghthning exercises for toning up.. Now I have to just be patient til' I can hop around again!!
I'll keep ya's posted!!!

6 weeks on program and 17 pounds gone!!!

2006-07-13T20:07:00.000-07:00

The first photo is my husband Joe and I at Christmas time 2005 (Just this past Christmas)
The next photo was taken today, July 18th, 2006!!!

I have been on the program for six weeks and I have lost 17 pounds!! I am happy with my progress. I have been true to the diet and have not strayed.
I love the BB on the website and all the support there!!
I also visit the jazzmans site for recipies and facts.
I absolutley LOVE amysmithr's blogg and appreciate everything she does to help others!! What an inspiration!!!
I will have another pic posted soon.
stay tuned!!!

Codeys 2nd birthday party!!

2006-07-13T19:44:00.000-07:00

Well all the hype about My little grandson turning two is over! I had a huge pool party/BBQ and I did not cheat on my diet. As a matter of fact I was so Busy I barely ate at all. (which wasn't good either, I know) I had my ns burger and a hanful of carrots.. thats it..I did not even get my water in maybe a couple glasses. Oh and two cups of diet coke. I was soooo busy at the party, just got caught up in all the excitement. Oh well, its better than me just losing control and binging on everything all day I guess. Here are some pics at the party!

1) driving new powerwheels lightning mcqueen car
2) blowing out candles..(any minute now lol)
3) stealing cake in the corner while the adults were busy chatting, he was caught by my hubby!
4) thats me showing codey how to do voice activations on his car

We had a great day!!

My little Grandson Codey!!!!

2006-07-02T20:19:00.000-07:00

Hi , here are some pics of my first and only grandchild Codey!! He will be two on July 8th and we are preparing for a huge BBQ at my house next saturday just for the occasion!!! OMG I am going to have to really be Good and true to my diet that day!! I have been faithful to the diet since I began . have NOT cheated once.
I have been working like a dog all week getting ready for this party. Call me an idiot, but I have been shampooing my carpets Before the party!! Even shampooed my loveseat and couch in the main living area. painted the living room yesterday. I have my hubby busy this weekend too. Putting together the Baby's present (Lightning McQueen power wheels). puting up a new screenhouse I bought for the backyard, Putting together the new BBQ grill we just bought today at LOWES, putting up tikki torches etc...in pre for the big hoorah next saturday!!!
Ok enough jibber jabber!!! Here are the pics of the baby. I will get his mommy's pics on here asap. I have to scan her into my laptop!! Will get to it soon!!! LOOK AT MY LITTLE CUTIE PIE!!!!!

Pic of my son "Mike"

2006-07-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

This is my son Mike. He is 14 years old entering the ninth grade this September. He is trumpet player in his school band. He has plans on enlisting in the United States Coast Guard upon High school graduation. He has a girlfriend named Celie which I am posting a pic of also. The pic of them together was taken in the school cafeteria after eighth grade graduation. Mike is a hard worker. He started working last summer. He is currently working as a busboy for Uncle Bills pancake house. Last weekend he made $150.00 On Sunday Only..one day $150??!! WOW I need that job...geez when I was 14 I was picking strawberries on a farm for like 25 cents a quart in the HOT sun crawling around on my knees!!!! He's saving for a moped. I'm a little nervous about that, ummm you might say I'm being overly protective but you don't know the boy's history. Mike almost passed away when he was 2 1/2 years old. He fell out a second floor window and struck his head on a lead pipe. He is a miracle child walking. 911 was calle a few other times for choking, getting STUCK in his crib, and at the age of ten he was struck by a mini van while riding his bike another head injury there and messed up both legs and was in a wheelchair. So there ya have it. The boy like giving his mother GRAY HAIR!!

8 lbs down!! Face pic

2006-06-25T20:29:00.000-07:00

I know its not much but it's a start. 8 lbs down. less puffiness to my face , so hubby says!!!

more beginning pics (reluctantly)UUGGHHH

2006-06-25T20:21:00.000-07:00

below are some pics of my husband and I at the boardwalk in Ocean City with our grandson Codey. He will be two on July 8th. (not my husband), the baby!!!!!lol although sometimes I wonder!!!lol

OMG!! Look at that fat around my waist!!!I HATE this picture.

This is only the beginning!

2006-06-25T19:48:00.000-07:00

Hi! My name is Vickie. I am 42 years old, happily married with two children. Debbie is 21 and Mike is 14. Husband Joe and I have a cute little grandson Codey who will be two years old in July.
I am starting out weighing 195#s. I hope to lose 50 pounds on my journey. I began on June 1st. It is June 24th and I am 187!! 8 pounds down!! Thats cool with me.
Below are some photos of me just beginning. Ugghh it was difficult to post these.!!
Stay posted for further progression pics along my journey. The picture above is me a little over a year ago with my brother. Thats the weight I want to get back to!!

Front View 195 lbs Side View 195 lbs

God Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference.

This IS something I can Change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!