The Truths Behind Weight Loss

MY NEW BLOG

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 22:19:00 -0400

Come see my new blog! A lot has happened since my podcast days, I'd love to reconnect with my old listeners. Besides, I am considering a new podcast! Come visit me...

http://bethsnewday.blogspot.com/

See you there!!!

Beth

Episode #15 - Truth behind Purging

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:29:00 -0400

Thanks to everyone for your comments! Here's the next episode, hope you enjoy!

Download The Truths Behind Weight Loss - Episode 15

Spring cleaning, diet plans or men, possible video segment, E&T recipe.

Take care!
Beth*

Episode #14 - Truth Behind Simplicity

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:57:00 -0400

Howdy eveybody!

Have a listen and enjoy, and as always, please let me know if you have any suggestions for me! And I'm always looking for some delicious recipes!

Download The Truths Behind Weight Loss - Episode 14

Take care now!
Beth*

Weigh-In...

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Mon, 5 Mar 2007 21:10:00 -0500

I know it's been a while, but seeing the numbers going up instead of down is a bit of a downer.

Ok, here we go:

Current weight: 181.4
Difference: +3.5 lbs

Well, it has been almost a month since I last weighed in, by the way, sorry about that guys! But know that I do keep track of my weight at least 4-5 times a week and write it on my calendar. You could use a pocket calendar to keep track, too!

I have to make a reminder for myself every Tuesday to post my weigh-in. Have you ever heard about what happens to pregnant women's brains? Mush-city! I have a short term memory of about 1 1/2 minutes.

Take care now!
Beth*

Episode #13 - Truth Behind Hiding

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Mon, 5 Mar 2007 21:03:00 -0500

Lucky 13, send any feedback you have!

Download The Truths Behind Weight Loss - Episode 13

Take care!
Beth*

Episode #12 - Truth Behind Mish Mash

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:12:00 -0500

It's a mish mash of information, so have at it!!

Download The Truths Behind Weight Loss - Episode 12

Please let me know of any feedback that you have!

Take care!
Beth*

Already, I'm late for weigh-in!

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 09:58:00 -0500

Sorry guys! My computer was doing something funky yesterday, so I waited until today for our weigh-in!

Current weight: 177.9
Difference from last week: +3.4 lbs
And so the gaining begins...

I hope everybody's doing great! The next podcast is coming in the next few days, I'm having the hardest time titling this episode :-).

Take care!
Beth*

New Tuesday Weigh-In...

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:53:00 -0500

Good morning, everybody! Hope you're all feeling great today! Well, here we go:

Current weight: 174.3 lbs.
Change from beginning: +0.4

Keep agoin', you're worth this important decision in your life!

Post along with me if you'd like!

Take care now and have a terrific day!

Beth*

If anyone would like to post their progress...

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:17:00 -0500

Because my weekly progress of pregnancy changes on Tuesday, I've been using that as my weight tracking day instead of Friday. So, I'm going to post my weight gain starting tomorrow, because I really, really, want to keep the gain down as much as I can (of course, without it being unsafe). I just don't want to gain 50+ pounds like I did before. So, join me, won't you? I would love to hear how you are all doing!

Have you guys been weighing every day? If you have, has it been helping with keeping track of how your body reacts to different situations and foods? Let me know, I would like to revisit the subject in the next podcast.

Take care!

Beth*

Episode #11 - Truth Behind Changes

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:15:00 -0500

Hi everybody! Thanks for your patience! I'm finally back with Episode #11. Have a listen and quell any curiosity I might have caused you in this past month and a half!

Thanks to you all for the wonderful feedback during this time. I so appreciate it.

So here it is:

Download The Truths Behind Weight Loss - Episode 11

Take care!
Beth*

It's Friday, again! Well, actually, it's Saturday...

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:16:00 -0500

My, my, how the week does fly by!

But, I did do my weigh-in yesterday!

Current weight: 173.9
Change from last week: -1.9lbs.

How'd you guys do?

I've been getting last minute things together for Christmas, and I still have a ton to get done! I'm going to give you an incredible recipe in my next podcast, the only catch is that it's not lite, it's not diet, it's definitely not sugar-free, but it's amazing! We deserve a treat every once in a while. But more about that soon!!!

Have a great Saturday!

Take Care!
Beth*

Friday Weigh-In, a little late!

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:51:00 -0500

I did weigh myself on Friday, but I didn't get a chance to post until today. Sorry, everybody!

Current weight: 175.4
Change from last week: -o.4 lbs.

I defintely exercised more last week, and did pretty well with the eating, too.

How'd you guys do?

Take care!
Beth*

Episode # 10 Show Notes

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:14:00 -0500

String Beans Oo-La-La

20 oz French Cut String Beans
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
3 Medium onions
3/4 cup water

Cook onions with just a spray of Pam if needed slowly (on low flame) until carmelized (brown and sweet). Cook string beans seperately. In casserole dish, combine soup and water, then add string beans.

Add 3/4 of the onions. Cook at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with the remainder of onions and cook for another 5-10 min.

1 point per serving (makes 8 servings), or about 50 calories.

Daily Weighing:
I told you that I would show you an example of one of my weeks of daily weighings, it's very interesting. And I can look at my book to see what I ate on particular days if I'm confused about a particular weight.

Day 1: 178.5
Day 2: 178.7
Day 3: 175.8 (ok, if I were only doing weekly weigh ins, and I did on day 2, how discouraged would I have felt?)
Day 4: missed
Day 5: 176.4
Day 6: 176.6

This is just to illustrate that your weight fluctuates every day. I like knowing what my body is doing much better that hoping for the best and crossing my fingers on weigh day.

I any of you try this, let me know which way you prefer.

I know a lot of you are afraid of the scale, but this is more than just a number, this is understanding how your specific body works and reacts to food, exercise, and your efforts.

Take care!
Beth*

Episode # 9 Show Notes

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:10:00 -0500

I realized that I never gave the recipe for the yummy lite pumpkin pie.

Sarah's Lightened Impossible Pumpkin Pie
Serves 8 (at 3 pts each slice)

1/4 cup sugar
½ cup Splenda
1/2 cup reduced fat Bisquick
1 tablespoon margarine -- melted
1 can evaporated skim milk
1 whole egg
3 egg whites
1 can pumpkin
2 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons vanilla

Preheat oven to 350F.Mix all ingredients together and pour into 9" Pam-sprayed pie pan.Bake for 50-ish minutes (until set in the middle).

Thanks, Sarah!

Take care and enjoy everyone!
Beth*

Episode # 10 - Truth Behind Fitting It In

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:01:00 -0500

Vegetarian advice, weigh every day?, Healthy food discovery, E&T recipe.

Download The Truths Behind Weight Loss - Episode 10

As always, let me know of anything you would like me to talk about, or give me an update of how you're all doing. I'd love to hear from you!

Take care!
Beth*

Friday Weigh-In!

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:02:00 -0500

Ok, it's Friday again! That went fast! Did much better this week, I felt a lot more in control of my appetite and I got exercise in 3 times this week so far. I'd like to make it 4 today.

Ok, here we go:

Current weight: 175.8
Change from 2 weeks ago: -0.5 lbs

Not too much of a loss, unlike some of you who lose 3 or 4 pounds a week, but I will definitely take it! It just feels better physically to be eating right and exercising.

I'll be getting my next podcast out tonight or tomorrow!

Have a great weekend and please post your progress if you'd like!

Take care!

Beth*

P.S. If any of you have any recipes that you come up with, please let me know! I'm always on the lookout for my next E&T recipe!

I missed Friday Weigh-in!

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Sun, 3 Dec 2006 15:00:00 -0500

Sorry everybody! My daughter's birthday celebration was on Friday and with trying to coordinate everything, I didn't remember until just now to do Weigh-in Friday!

Well, as I want to keep it on Friday, and to give me more time to lose even more, I'll skip this week, but please, post your weight for this week if you would like!

Don't let my memory (or lack thereof) stop your weigh-in!

Take care everybody!

Beth*

Episode # 9 - Truth Behind Support

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:11:00 -0500

Reading and responding to your emails, nighttime munchies, Lite Pumpkin Pie recipe, Dove "Evolution".

Download The Truths Behind Weight Loss - Episode 9

As always, Weigh-In is Friday, come and join me!

Hope you enjoy and take care!
Beth*

Friday Weigh-In!!

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 19:37:00 -0500

So, how did you all fare Thanksgiving? I hope you all enjoyed yourselves! And...If you enjoyed yourself a little too much, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. Put it behind you and pick up right where you left off! I MEAN IT!

Ok, so I'm glad to say that I'm back to a couple of weeks ago, although the pumpkin pie might catch up with me by next week :-0.

Current weight: 176.3
Difference from last Friday: -0.5 lbs

Oh, I also wanted to say so sorry about not shooting out a podcast for before Thanksgiving. Things got a little too hairy on Wednesday with all my holiday prep, and I just couldn't get it done. But you'll be hearing from me very, very, very soon!

Take care and let me know your weigh-in by clicking on comments just below!
Beth*

Back from ear infection hell!

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:32:00 -0500

Sorry I've been scarce lately, I've been nursing my children's ear infections while, of course, trying to keep myself well. I've been popping the echinacea like candy. I'm going to do a quick motivational Thanksgiving podcast later, you might hear some of the insanity that is my home going on in the background!

Check in for the podcast tonight!

Take care!
Beth*

Friday Weigh-In !!!

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:45:00 -0500

Ok, not such good news, but I know next week will look up, what with bloating and all...

Here we go:

Current weight: 176.8
Change from last week: +0.4 pounds

I know I'm not alone, so I won't get discouraged!

If you would like to post your info for today's weigh-in, just click on the "comments" button right underneath this post and add a comment!

But I've already got some info!

Heather has lost 4 pounds this week!
I'm doin' the wave for you Heather!

Take care, everybody, and I'll be checking the blog for more of your posts!

Beth*

Episode # 8 Show Notes

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:15:00 -0500

These are the brazil nuts I mentioned to help fight cold symptoms. The catch is, after thinking about it, I figured you'd probably have to each a pound of them to reap the cold fighting benefits. Oh well, I guess just keep washing your hands!

Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
2 large egg(s)
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp table salt
3 cup uncooked oatmeal (quick or old fashioned)
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
2. In mixer, combine sugar and apple sauce. Add eggs.
3. Slowly add flour mixture until combined.
4. Add oatmeal.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Makes 48 cookies. WW points - 1 per cookie

Episode # 8 - Truth Behind The Holidays - Part 1

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:11:00 -0500

Personalizing the holidays, finding others who have lost weight, oatmeal cookie recipe, don't forget weigh-in Friday!

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FRIDAY WEIGH-IN!!!

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:49:00 -0500

Ok, here we go everybody! I'm going to post my first weigh in. This is taking a lot of courage to do this, and opening myself up for goodness knows what.

But I know that there are a ton of very kind, supportive folks out there who will join me in this endeavor.

Ok, enough talk. Here we go!

Weigh-in info:

Current weight: 176.4
Difference from last Friday: -0.1

Suggestions for myself for coming week:

Keep active every day with help of pedometer
As always, plan out meals ahead of time

Well, there ya have it! This is the story of my weight loss at this age, I lose at little teeny fractions at a time. But at least I'm heading in the right directions.

So if any of you want to post your weigh-in, just join in!

Have a great one!

Beth*

Episode #7 Show Notes

skinnyshack@spellacy.net (Beth Spellacy) — Sat, 4 Nov 2006 07:39:00 -0500

Truths behind Deprivation

I wouldn't feel so strongly about this subject if it didn't come back to bite me so many times in my dieting life. I think that this is a big thing that we have to understand in order to let healthy living become a permanent part of our lives.

Here's a link to the pedometer I bought. Let me know of any others that you use and like.

Omron Pedometer

E&T Recipe # 7 - Suprise Reuban Sandwich

2 slices lite whole wheat bread
1 oz thin slices Hillshire Farms Pastrami
1 oz swiss cheese (I LOVE Lorraine swiss)
sauercraut (as much as desired)
PAM

Heat up skillet and spray one side of both pieces of bread with PAM. This will be the side that gets fried in the pan.

Pile on your ingredients and cook on a low flame until heated through, the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted. Eat with a side of golden mustard.

WW Points - 4