tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48616940687867482322024-02-19T22:49:02.587-08:00More is BetterHMR recipes and fun from someone eating in the box.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-10248906603853348702009-12-29T21:34:00.000-08:002009-12-29T21:37:44.084-08:00In the Box All WeekI was in the box all week and totally stoked about it. I have good momentum on my food plan, now to get my Physical Activity back up. I am now vowing to sleep in my workout clothes. How many times have you heard, read or said that those who work out first thing in the morning are the most successful at weight loss, weight maintenance and an on going active life style? I know it is a few for me so I am going to put it to the test, the O'Dark Hundred, Freezing Cold, Morning Test people.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-19254956378171019092009-12-24T07:45:00.000-08:002009-12-24T07:49:14.410-08:00New, new new...I love new things, new challenges, new opportunities, new anything. I got re-newed last night in my class. We had a great visitor in town from another program in another part of the state. His honesty and willingness to ask for help from the group was inspiring. I had a great chat with my counselor and we decided that I am going to keep rock'n my current program through the holidays and then switch to Healthy Solutions in two weeks. (That means at least 3 Shakes, 2 Entrees and 5 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables a day plus at least 2000 calories burned a week.).<br /><br />So renewed, new food plan coming - it is looking good right now and for the new year. <br /><br />Oh, and I was down .8 last night.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-84348585233509186182009-12-21T14:18:00.000-08:002009-12-21T14:29:15.386-08:00UGH!, Real Food and other storiesIn an effort to stay focused on the box I stopped getting creative with my meal replacements the last few weeks. I did some fun stuff to get through Thanksgiving but I found I drank more shakes if I just mixed the Chocolate 500 with water and ice in a hand shaker and started chugging. That was working for a while but the last few weeks I have had days outside the box. Each day I have outside the box gets worse and worse and it becomes harder and harder to stop eating "real food". For some reason I just have not considered my meal replacements real food. This is probably not the best perspective since I feel best when I am in the box. So if you are new to the program - DO NOT GO OUT OF THE BOX - it is so hard to get back in, especially around the holidays, birthdays, weddings, parties, work - you know the stuff that happens ALL the TIME!<br /><br />My weight is down which it probably would have been even more than where I started if I was not in the program so I will keep at it and keep letting you know how it goes. I am going to go call my counselor now.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-28162292242706736102009-11-13T08:15:00.000-08:002009-11-13T08:24:58.804-08:00Greek Lemon Chicken SoupA conversation in our Core Class last night led to this recipe. Our leader talked about blending a soup with an entree and someone else mentioned blending lemon juice in to the soup. It may be a little calorie dense for some but it was late at night and I needed to get in my prescription. This could easily be made with 1 packet of soup and more water. The result was filling, yummy and very fresh tasting.<br /><br />Greek Lemon Chicken Soup<br /><br />2 HMR 500 Chicken Soup<br />8 to 10 oz Hot Water<br />1/2 Teaspoon Powdered Chicken Broth (Caldo de Pollo is the bomb diggity)<br />1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano (Rub dried spices between your fingers to bring out the flavor)<br />1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder<br />1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley<br />1 HMR Savory Chicken Entree<br />1 Lemon<br /><br />Combine all spices and powdered broth with the packet of soup. Add the hot water while using a whisk to combine. Heat entree for 1 minute. Add soup to a blender, then add entree. Cut the lemon in half and add the juice to the blender. Use the "pulse" button on your blender to reach the desired consistency. <br /><br />Mine was thick and hearty but not mushy.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-24870202322997091692009-11-02T17:15:00.000-08:002009-11-02T17:17:34.224-08:00Peppermint Mocha Frap1 HMR 500 Chocolate Packets<br />6 Ice Cubes<br />6oz Cold Water<br />2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Peppermint Syrup<br />1 Teaspoon Instant Coffee Granules<br /><br />Blend until Frosty and Smooth.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-18007530893473775932009-11-02T17:03:00.001-08:002009-11-02T17:04:05.006-08:00New Favorite Entree<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lasagna</span> with a couple of tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar and a couple of shakes of Garlic Salt.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-21843975125323397132009-10-15T10:38:00.000-07:002009-10-15T10:41:23.511-07:00Day 13 Shake of the DayVanilla Malted<br /><br />2 HMR 500 Vanilla Packets<br />12 oz Cold Water<br />2 Tablespoons Malt Powder<br />2 Tablespoons Vanilla Sugar Free Fat Free Pudding Powder<br />8 Ice Cubes<br /><br />Combine all ingredients until smooth.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-73080243376466721682009-10-11T13:45:00.000-07:002009-10-11T13:47:17.527-07:00Day 10 Entree of the DayCreamy Chili<div><br /></div><div>1 HMR Turkey Chili Entree</div><div>1 HMR 500 Chicken Soup Packet</div><div>3 Tablespoons Hot Water</div><div>1 Tablespoon Green Tabasco Sauce</div><div>1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt</div><div><br /></div><div>Heat entree. Combine water and soup mix until a smooth sauce forms. Combine soup with entree, add hot sauce and garlic salt.</div>More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-36082461378455593532009-10-11T13:43:00.000-07:002009-10-11T13:45:20.295-07:00Day 8 Shake of the Day Round TwoCoco-nutty Chocolate Cherry<div><br /></div><div>1 HMR 500 Chocolate Shake Packet</div><div>4 Ice Cubes</div><div>4 oz Cold Water</div><div>1/2 Teaspoon Coconut Extract</div><div>1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder</div><div>1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Black Cherry Syrup</div><div><br /></div><div>Combine all until smooth.</div>More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-38012403381705092942009-10-11T13:41:00.000-07:002009-10-11T13:43:17.808-07:00Day 8 Shake of the DayBlack Forest Cake Shake<div><br /></div><div>1 HMR 500 Chocolate Packet</div><div>4 Ice Cubes</div><div>6 oz Water</div><div>1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder</div><div>1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Black Cherry Syrup</div><div><br /></div><div>Combine all until smooth.</div>More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-73988882660391046742009-10-11T13:40:00.000-07:002009-10-11T13:41:33.525-07:00Day 9 Shake of the Day Round TwoFrog Man Float<div><br /></div><div>6 oz Diet 7-Up</div><div>1 HMR 500 Vanilla Packet</div><div>4 Ice Cubes</div><div>1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Lime Jell-o Powder</div><div>1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Lime Syrup</div><div><br /></div><div>Combine all until smooth.</div>More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-19036895177852956322009-10-11T13:38:00.000-07:002009-10-11T13:40:00.517-07:00Day 9 Shake of the DayLemon Cream Ice Cream Shake<div><br /></div><div>6oz Cold Water</div><div>1 HMR 500 Vanilla Packet</div><div>1 Tablespoon Lemon Sugar Free Fat Free Pudding Mix</div><div>4 Ice Cubes</div><div><br /></div><div>Combine all until smooth.</div>More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-70694845780508492722009-10-11T13:36:00.000-07:002009-10-11T13:38:19.972-07:00Day 10 Shake of the DayLemon Cheesecake Shake<div><br /></div><div>2 HMR 500 Vanilla Packets</div><div>8 Ice Cubes</div><div>1 Tablespoon Lemon Sugar Free Fat Free Pudding Mix</div><div>1 Tablespoon Cheesecake Sugar Free Fat Free Pudding Mix</div><div>12oz Cold Water</div><div><br /></div><div>Combine all until smooth.</div>More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-24514862527029386292009-10-08T11:24:00.000-07:002009-10-08T11:27:09.003-07:00Day 7 Shake of the DayChocolate Malt Double Shake<br /><br />2 HMR 500 Chocolate Packets<br />8 Ice Cubes<br />12oz Water<br />2 Tablespoons Malt Powder<br />2 Tablespoons Sugar Free, Fat Free Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding Mix<br /><br />Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.<br /><br />This was a real treat last night and this morning for breakfast. I LOVE malt, it is a wonderful salty/sweet sensation. Also, make sure you use the "fudge" chocolate pudding not just regular chocolate. It really gives the shake a wonderfully cake-like flavor.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-57231876220193841672009-10-07T17:23:00.000-07:002009-10-07T17:25:36.583-07:00Day 6 Entree of the DayTastier Five Bean Casserole<br /><br /><br />I think Five Bean Casserole is my favorite entree in the HMR line. I heat it up and then mix in Garlic Salt and Green Tabasco Sauce. YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-68991774016327131302009-10-07T14:11:00.000-07:002009-10-07T14:17:12.985-07:00Shake & Cereal of the Day<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Spiced Oatmeal Cookies</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span> <div>Ingredients:<br />2 Pkgs. HMR Multigrain Cereal<br />2 Pkgs. Vanilla HMR 500<br />2 Tbs. Butterscotch Sugar Free Instant Pudding<br />1/2 tsp. Cinnamon<br />1/4 tsp. Nutmeg<br />1/4 tsp. Allspice<br />1/2 tsp. Coconut Extract<br />1 C Sugar Free Ginger Ale<br /><br />Directions:<br />Mix dry ingredients then stir in Ginger Ale. Let stand 5 minutes. Mixture may seem runny but will thicken on standing. Drop by rounded Tbs onto a PAM-sprayed baking sheet, spread cookie slightly with back of spoon. Bake at 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet. Store in a tightly closed container.<br /><br />Makes approx 6-7 cookies.<br /><br /><br />I had these as my dinner last night. They are super filling. I could have easily saved half the cookies for breakfast this morning. <br /></div>More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-68366791141148476352009-10-06T14:06:00.000-07:002009-10-06T14:10:00.725-07:00Soup of the Day w/ EntreeMacaroni & Cheese<br /><br />1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">HMR</span> 500 Chicken Soup Packet<br />1 Chicken Parmesan Entree<br />A Few Tablespoons Hot Water<br />Salt & Pepper<br />2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar<br /><br />Heat entree. Mix Soup with hot water until a sauce forms. Combine entree, sauce, vinegar and salt and pepper.<br /><br />I find that vinegar wakes up the flavors in packaged food and makes it taste a bit more fresh. I try to add some spice, vinegar or hot sauce to every savory <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HMR</span> dish. I am missing fresh food like vegetables and fruit the most right now on Day 5 of my journey. Good thing I can add those later in the program.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-91967197745681183872009-10-06T10:05:00.000-07:002009-10-06T10:08:56.019-07:00Some GoalsI suppose if I want to motivate others I should lay out some goals for the world to see. I weighed in last week at 233lbs. We will see on Thursday how much I have lost this week. My best bet is 4lbs to 6 lbs. Since I have had some recently discovered thyroid problems my expectations are not very high, I would be happy with one pound. <br /><br />I was on weight watchers for several months and lost some weight but then gained 12lbs. only to lose it when I had a virus for four weeks. After the virus I just started gaining again but they had discovered the hypothyroidism by then so I got on meds and weight has stayed steady since then. <br /><br />Knowing that I have hypothyroidism and even on medication can have a very, very hard time losing weight I have been willing to try what seems like a drastic program like HMR. <br /><br />I will try to post a groovy weight loss tracker visual on my site soon.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-61594397195273237982009-10-05T17:19:00.001-07:002009-10-05T17:23:51.990-07:00Day 3 Cereal of the DayButterscotch Cobbler Pudding<br /><br />1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">HMR</span> 500 Vanilla Shake Packet<br />8 Ice Cubes<br />4oz Cold Water<br />4 Teaspoons Sugar Free, Fat Free Butterscotch Pudding<br />1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HMR</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Multi-grain</span> Cereal Packet<br />6oz Hot Water<br />2 Packets <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Splenda</span><br />1 Teaspoon Cinnamon<br /><br />Crush ice in a blender until very fine. Push ice down to the bottom of the blender and add the cold water, shake and pudding. Blend until smooth and pudding-like. <br /><br />Combine Cereal, hot water, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">splenda</span> and cinnamon. Then combine cereal mixture with pudding mixture. <br /><br />This was out of this world delicious. I can't wait to have it for desert again tonight.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-80483383872097462032009-10-05T17:16:00.000-07:002009-10-05T17:18:37.684-07:00Day 4 Soup of the DayItalian Broth<br /><br />1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">HMR</span> 500 Soup Packet<br />6oz Hot Water<br />1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar<br />1 Teaspoon Dried Basil<br /><br />Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.<br /><br />I had this with the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Lasagna</span> Entree and it was very good.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-19730948716059477872009-10-05T17:14:00.000-07:002009-10-05T17:16:44.081-07:00Day 3 Soup of the DayHot and Sour Soup<br /><br />1 HMR 500 Soup Packet<br />6oz Hot Water<br />1/4 Cup Soy Sauce<br />2 Tablespoons Siracha (Garlic Chili Sauce)<br />2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar<br /><br /><br />Combine all ingredients with a whisk.<br /><br />FANTASTIC!!!!!! I can't wait until the next phase so I can add some veggies to this one.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-85837269817838149642009-10-05T17:11:00.000-07:002009-10-05T17:13:08.322-07:00Day 1 Soup of the DayLouisiana Goodness<br /><br />1 HMR 500 Soup Packet<br />6oz Hot Water<br />A Bunch of Louisiana Hot Sauce<br /><br />Combine all ingredients with a whisk and suck it down. <br /><br />My first HMR soup experience was okie dokie.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-40629170985492634732009-10-05T17:09:00.000-07:002009-10-05T17:11:38.388-07:00Day 4 Shake of the DayMexican Hot Chocolate<br /><br />1 HMR 500 Chocolate Shake Packet<br />6oz Hot Water<br />1 Teaspoon Cinnamon<br />2 Packets Splenda<br /><br />Combine hot water and shake in a blender or shaker and then add the Splenda and cinnamon. <br /><br />It was nice to try a shake hot. This will be nice as the weather gets colder.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-56614733915771314552009-10-05T17:06:00.001-07:002009-10-05T17:08:26.520-07:00Day 3 Shake of the DayGinger Brew Shake<br /><br />2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">HMR</span> 500 Vanilla Shake Packet<br />1 12oz can Diet Vernor's Ginger Ale<br />7 Ice Cubes<br /><br />Blend ice and soda until a nice slush is achieved. Add shakes and blend until smooth. <br /><br />This was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">surprisingly</span> very spicy and yummy. I might add some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice next time and it will taste just like Christmas in a glass.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861694068786748232.post-85305683331075717322009-10-05T17:02:00.000-07:002009-10-05T17:06:09.217-07:00Day 2 Shake of the DayPumpkin Pie Spice Shake<br /><br />2 HMR 500 Vanilla Shakes<br />8 to 12 oz Water<br />7 Ice Cubes<br />2 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice<br /><br />Blend Water and ice cubes in a blender until a nice slush is achieved. Add shakes and spice and blend until smooth.<br /><br />This was very, very tasty. It sustained me while my family ate McDonald's in the car right next to me.More is Betterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10887499682741879440noreply@blogger.com0