Only allowed hot foods (no smoothies, salads, sandwiches)

raingirl32

I previously lost 30 lbs eating a lot of salads with grilled meats, some sandwiches, protein shakes/smothies in the morning and calorie counting when I want a treat like pizza, etc. I was doing high protein/low carb. I've gained back a bit (7 lbs) and want to lose that plus the last 10-15 I originally wanted to lose. We recently bought our first house so there's been a lot of take out!! (I still haven't found all my kitchen stuff in the boxes but I'm working on it!)

I have a slight problem though. I need help with recipes for hot foods for all meals! My husband and I have been TTC (trying to conceive) for 5 years and I recently starting seeing a Accupuncturist/TCM as nothing is wrong with either of us (no reason for the infertility). She thinks I'm too "damp and cold" and therefore I am not allowed to eat anymore raw or cold food. To be more specific, I need more "Yang" foods as everything I was eating was Yin. All I can think of to eat are roasted vegetables and grilled meats which gets pretty boring after a few meals.

Here are some Yang food lists/info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_food_therapy
http://www.livestrong.com/article/520164-yang-food-list/

Being that it's summer, BBQ recipes would be appreciated, also items that re-heat for lunch leftovers would be good. Any such thing as a hot protein drink/smoothie using protein powder (although I don't know if Whey Protein is a Yang food....).

We are starting new fertility treatments in July so I'm hoping to really get the ball rolling on this new plan today!

130annie

Could be you are too tense....Book yourself a date night, just you and your hubby....A rainy night is good...No phones, tv ..No family..Just a night for fooling around.....Make it fun!.....