I think I’ve gained and I don’t mind at all!
I have incorporated weight training into my exercise regimen. …. 15 minutes, 3 days a week. I can already see a difference after only two weeks. My clothes are fitting better and I am even developing a bicep! (actually two) lol But I only maintained last week and think I gained a couple this week. I know it’s to be expected so I refuse to let it bother me. It’s worth it and I’m tired of the scales telling me what to do! So now it’s wogging three days a week, water aerobics class for an hour, 3 days a week and the weight training 3 days a week. Not bad. I’ve even had a couple of people ask me if I’ve lost more weight. Ahh, don’t you just love it when that happens? I also invented a new recipe. I have an over-abundance of zucchini and yellow squash… and I had this brilliant idea. I finely shredded some zucchini and cooked it with my oatmeal. (1/2 cup old fashioned Qaker oats, 1/2 cup zucchini and 1 cup water….a little salt and cook until the squash and oats are nice and soft. Then I stirred in a little vanilla flavoring, sprinkled the top with Splenda, added a splash of milk (Almond Breeze, for me) and I’ll be darned if it didn’t taste like zucchini bread. Which I love! You can add a little cinnamon if you like…. The squash adds 0 points if you’re a WW and really makes a big bowl of creamy cereal for less than 3 points. I had some of the raw shredded zucchini left and tossed it in my tuna salad…. that was great, too. Well, I guess that’s all I have to say…. if I come up with anymore bright ideas for zucchini I’ll let you know. 
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Sandy you are rockin lady. Dancin granny to the max!!! ouch! she’s hot!
Wish I could buy this for you…lol
http://www.amazon.com/101-Things-Do-Zucchini/dp/1423601874
Thanks chrisie, I checked it out…..didn’t see any zucchini oatmeal. lol
You go girl!! Hey, since your finding your muscles…can you find mine for me too!! lol
Great job! Love Debbie
Way to go Sandy!!!!! I’m proud of you!
Yay Sandy!!!! I have been doing wimpy 3 pound weights since July and I really couldn’t tell anything was happening. Today when I went to get gas, I felt my muscles. They are little and hidden under a lot of fatty tissue and saggy skin still but they are in there, and they are taking over!!! Yay! Muscles Unite!!!
Doesn’t it make you feel good Stacey, to feel your body actually growing a muscle instead of more fat. It makes me want more. lol
That’s awesome you added weight training
and are ignoring that darn scale. Keep up the great work.
You go, girl! You are doing so awesome!
Big HUGS!
Looked for Almond Breeze at Wal-Mart, no luck! I will have to check around for it!
Awesome girl!!! That oatmeal sounds great!
Way to go on the workouts! Great attitude to have, too! Definitely a winners ‘tude hehe. Tell that scale where to go.
I really gotta try that zucchini oatmeal! What is almond splash? Sounds good.
Almond Breeze is a milk replacement… but tastes way better than soy and has less calories. 40 in 8 oz for unsweetened vanilla… chocolate is 45, but you need to add splenda. It’s made from almonds, by the Blue Diamond Almond folks…I love it on cereal and use it for most cooking….(John doesn’t even know…lol, I’ll have him eating healthy and he won’t suspect a thing. He already eats yogurt instead of sour cream…doesn’t know that either)
hey sandy, you are on fire! here’s a zucchini muffin recipe i’ve used before. it’s super tasty!
http://www.grouprecipes.com/37791/zucchini-carrot-muffins.html
HEY SANDY WAY TO GO!!!!! You have an amazing attitude!!!!!! Yeah the scales can be little devils sometimes(have to sneak up on them lol!!) You have a pretty good recipe there with the zucchinni & oatmeal!!!!! Have to try it!!! Hope you have a WONDERFUL & AMAZING DAY TODAY!!!! GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY!!!!! DODIE.
Great way to look at the stagnant scale. Weight training is key (and you’re right - I think losing muscle and slow metabolism are the same thing….my bad….). Your metabolism will speed up, you’ll lose volume and look better than ever so keep it up!!!
I love your recipe. My mouth is watering. Thank you for sharing. I love Zuchinni and Oatmeal. I will try your recipe tomorrow.
Go Sandy go.