WI TOPS 305-weight loss support group

10/20/2022

10/17/2022

I wish it was easier for me not eat this stuff. It tastes good but is so bad for our bodies. I'm going to keep working on it! 💪

10/07/2022

Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups pecan halves, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted until browned
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
16 pecan halves, for decoration, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chopped pecans and cook until lightly toasted, for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. Set aside.
Melt 2 sticks (8 ounces) butter in a skillet over medium heat; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
Remove pan from heat and pour butter into a large, heatproof mixing bowl. Add sugars and whisk well to combine. Stir in vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined.
Fold in the flour, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the toasted buttered pecans.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and up to 2 days.
Preheat oven to 375F.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop 3 tablespoon sized rounds of dough onto the prepared sheet, leaving 2 inches in between each cookie for spreading. Sprinkle warm cookies with a little granulated sugar, if desired.
Firmly press a pecan half on top of each ball of cookie dough, bake in preheated oven for 9 minutes, or until edges are set and the center is still a little soft.
Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

05/18/2021

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/weightloss/8-worst-weight-loss-mistakes-that-are-ruining-your-progress/ss-BB18art7?ocid=msedgdhp =1

You'll almost certainly experience setbacks when losing weight. If you make these mistakes, those setbacks may knock you totally off track.

04/19/2021

Start your weight loss journey today. TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, is a non-profit weight loss support group that meets from 4:45-5:30 every Monday at the Methodist church in Sparta. Come hear what we are all about this Monday!

01/28/2021

I'm trying to tell myself this. It's hard, though! One of my biggest excuses is that it's too hard! 😂 Seriously, why is "eat less, move around more" so hard?! What are your biggest excuses?

12/29/2020

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) has been released!
These guidelines now include nutrition guidance for infants, toddlers, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The theme for the updated DGA is "Make Every Bite Count."
For more information, go to https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/DGA_2020-2025_StartSimple_withMyPlate_English_color.pdf.

10/29/2020

Seems legit to me 😂

09/27/2020

I struggle with number 12 (use meat as a condiment) the most. I grew up with a "meat and potatoes" mindset. It's hard for me to see wild rice and chicken soup as a meal. But I'm slowly getting there!! I also really struggle with number 15 (eat healthy snacks). How about you??

09/17/2020

Eat the rainbow 🌈