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Friday Food Day
Trying this for supper:
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/healthified-garlic-shrimp-pasta/24cdff36-9444-4d40-88ee-117c268014a7
Really low sodium, hope it will be good
YUM this sounds delicious. thanks for sharing. I will have to try it. My kids dont really like shrimp but they can pick out the shrimp LOL0 -
Happy friday
I went to the gym this morning and had a good workout. Then I went and got a massage. 2 of my daughters , my mom and 3 of my grandkids are having a sleepover tonight. FUN. We are playing games, watching movies, having snacks ( mine will be low cal) and all sleeping in the familyroom in sleeping bags. What fun. We have had an annual sleepover every year since my oldest daughter moved out but this is the first year that we have included the grandkids; My one daughter and my other granddaughter cant make it, But we will have a fun evening.0 -
food friday
lately one of my favorite foods is sweet potatoes. I just put them in the microwave and put a little bit of butter spray and cinnamon on it. YUM. I also have a recipe for black bean soup that is delicious. I also do chicken sausage cooked with bell pepper strips and onion and then add a can of stewed tomatoes and put in penne pasta and mix together, this is really good. YUM
Well I have a busy day today. But I hope to check in with you later this evening0 -
Daily Inspiration for March 19, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW
Make your home your sanctuary.
Now that you are living a healthier lifestyle, you have begun to make adjustments in your life. You focus on getting enough nurtrition. You try to eat right, not snack, and not graze. It's a challenge at times, but you are committed. Sometimes, however, unhealthy foods and old behaviors creep back into your life.
So, make your home your sanctuary. At least there, don't have snack foods sitting out where they call your name every time you walk by. No matter what challenges threaten your WLS success, make your home a fortress against the temptations. Your home is the one place you can have control. Your family may be resistant at first, or they may be angry, but they will adjust. And you are so worth it.
Action for the day: Walk around your house and make a manageable list of things you will change to make it the sanctuary you need. Today, do one thing on the list.0 -
Hello Honies,
I am back from my work trip! Spent 5hours on a train today, 2.5 each way! It was hot and packed and didn't get much work done on the way.
What I did do however was eat my banana and my wholegrain toast on the train (my homemade breakfast)!. Had orange juice and an egg sandwhich for lunch. Was so pleased I had been good. I waited until I got home to have my salad, rice and chicken.
My exercise SO FAR today has been wallking up and down stairs at stations carryiing 2 heavy bags (laptop and work papers) and walking from station to venue. Boy that was a work out!
Well I am just about to read all the posts since last night and see what you have all been up to! x0 -
Friday Food Day
Trying this for supper:
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/healthified-garlic-shrimp-pasta/24cdff36-9444-4d40-88ee-117c268014a7
Really low sodium, hope it will be good
YUM this sounds delicious. thanks for sharing. I will have to try it. My kids dont really like shrimp but they can pick out the shrimp LOL
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@Mainey65 – KFC, naughty but nice! You are right the coating is so yummy! Never mind as someone else mentioned you declined the French fries!
@Jjustjo – Love your pic with your new grandson! Sounds like you really enjoyed spending time with the grandkids. A long trip for you!
@CathyV – So brilliant that your blood sugar is within normal range. That is some achievement! And YOU did it! Well done!
@Karenleona – A cheerios groupie! Lol! Well done on the change from cheese sandwich!
@Cassie – Thanks for responding to my question
Bigmoma – yes, the exercise it a continual struggle between love and hating it!
@Themommie – the sleepover sounds lovely!
@mollie – Glad the doctors was okay, I am sure the tests will be for your future benefit. Love the sactuary inspiration.
Thanks to all for the recipe ideas!0 -
I would have rather used those calories up on a better burger and fries from In-n-Out or 5 guys! Anyway, it was a fundraiser so that is the only reason we did it.
OH Claudia! If you only knew how much my mouth watered reading your "In-n-Out". I tease my husband about flying to Vegas once a year to eat @ In N Out! haha 5 Guys is good?? We have those in Florida. I must check it out.0 -
FRIDAY FOODS - Well I must confess :blushing: I am still eating white bread everyday. I know its not good for me I don't know why I do it, except it seems to fill me up and satisfy me. I just love me some toast or a sandwich. Even with supper sometimes I butter me a bread or two. Thankfully I am still dropping weight cause I really try and stay under my daily calories and get some walking in most days.0
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FRIDAY FOODS - Well I must confess :blushing: I am still eating white bread everyday. I know its not good for me I don't know why I do it, except it seems to fill me up and satisfy me. I just love me some toast or a sandwich. Even with supper sometimes I butter me a bread or two. Thankfully I am still dropping weight cause I really try and stay under my daily calories and get some walking in most days.
Hi bigmama! Have you tried switching? I havent eaten white bread in years, but I'm not a big fan of whole wheat bread. What I do love is light rye toast! It is low in fat and calories and is more nutritious than white and it's filling! It's great with peanut butter and banana in the morning as well......yum.0 -
Friday Food: I am IN LOVE with acorn squash. I cut it in half, take out the seeds, and microwave. Then I scoop out the pulp and sprinkle with splenda and mash. It makes a great low calories/ high vitamin potato sub. I also eat frozen whole green beans by the truck load. I use a couple of strips of Jenny O turkey bacon cut in small pieces and browned in a tbsp of olive oil, then add frozen beans, cover and cook until tender. I have both on hand at all times. It's very filling and I can still eat the meat my husband wants, only in smaller portions. What I like best is, when I am starving I can quickly heat it up in the microwave and eat it (squash and green beans) while I am cooking my husbands meal, then I am not tempted to "taste" his food. haha
Its so great to be back. We start work next friday FINALLY! It sounds nuts but I will have way more time to read and respond to this thread then, since I will be sitting at my desk for 8 hours. HAPPY FRIDAY!!
PS: I totally understand the rub about posting our weight on the spread sheet, but I am ok with telling mine WHEN I lose this travel / fast food weight I gained this week! hahaha
Hey Jo.....
Glad you're home safe and back on here posting. Regarding your squash: after you add Splensa , try a little cinnamon & nutmeg....or pumpkin pie spice (they're about the same thing). Makes it real yummy. Sweet potatoes & yams can be done the same way. Also, have you tried spaghetti squash? Very versatile...hot or cold. There's lots of recipes on line for spaghetti squash. I like it hot with a little low fat parmesan cheese mixed in. Squas is. Almost no cals and the cheese is real low too.0 -
@Mollie: Thanks for posting that article. Interestingly, that mindset is the motivation behind the Spring cleaning we've been doing around here the past week or so. Once we got started re-organising the kitchen, things just mushroomed into organising and cleaning the entire house.
We have social engagements planned for Saturday and Sunday lunch. Both are getting together with friends to eat out. THis will be a challenge. We will definitely be getting at least a couple of good walks in to offset the damage!
I'm starting to get bored with the meals I'm cooking at home. If anyone has some great healthy side dish recipes that include veggies, please share!! While steamed veggies are the lowest in calories, they get boring after a while.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Saturday Share: My partner and I bought a membership to Kew Gardens, just outside of London. It is an amazing place with beautiful gardens, Victorian era (and contemporary) greenhouses, lots of wildlife (ducks, swans, geese, squirrels). We've been once this Spring and plan to visit there regularly. It's a great place for walking.
http://www.kew.org/
Cheers,
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Good afternoon all,
I decided to come on here instead of taking my lunch to the office breakout area! I
've brought in my greek yoghurt , berries and almonds and am trying to keep it light as I am going to be going out this evening and having a few glasses of the sparkling pink stuff and some mussels from my favourite Mexican restaurant (asking for no homemade bread and deep fried potato wedges!)
Luckily one of the friends I'm going with is also low carbing so we'll be keeping each other in check.
My Friday food has got top be Flax, boring I know but a total life saver. It's very very low in carbs, therefore my blood sugar level doesn't fluctuate. It's also very filling and genuinely keeps me topped up until lunch withe the recipe I use for hot flax cereal. The texture took some getting used to but I actually look forward to it now.... Flax, haha I'd never even heard of the stuff 3 weeks ago!
anyway ladies, happy Friday, I hope you're all having good days. I read each post that you writejust won't always have time to indiviually log what everyone's been up to though I am getting to feel like I have a better picture of you all. xx
Joanna.....good for you for planning ahead for your evening out. But will you share your recipe for FLAX CEREAL. It sounds interesting. Texture shouldn't be a problem......I like my steel cut oats on the chewey side.....instead of mushy.
Thanks in advance for your recipe.
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Happy friday
I went to the gym this morning and had a good workout. Then I went and got a massage. 2 of my daughters , my mom and 3 of my grandkids are having a sleepover tonight. FUN. We are playing games, watching movies, having snacks ( mine will be low cal) and all sleeping in the familyroom in sleeping bags. What fun. We have had an annual sleepover every year since my oldest daughter moved out but this is the first year that we have included the grandkids; My one daughter and my other granddaughter cant make it, But we will have a fun evening.
Sheri.......Sleepover sounds like sooo much fun.....sounds like you are all real close. Love it.
Also your chicken sausage & penne pasta sound good. Might have to give that a try.
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Daily Inspiration for March 19, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW
Make your home your sanctuary.
Now that you are living a healthier lifestyle, you have begun to make adjustments in your life. You focus on getting enough nurtrition. You try to eat right, not snack, and not graze. It's a challenge at times, but you are committed. Sometimes, however, unhealthy foods and old behaviors creep back into your life.
So, make your home your sanctuary. At least there, don't have snack foods sitting out where they call your name every time you walk by. No matter what challenges threaten your WLS success, make your home a fortress against the temptations. Your home is the one place you can have control. Your family may be resistant at first, or they may be angry, but they will adjust. And you are so worth it.
Action for the day: Walk around your house and make a manageable list of things you will change to make it the sanctuary you need. Today, do one thing on the list.
This is soooo good.....so true. Thanks for posting this, Mollie. Great inspirational stuff.
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@Mollie: Thanks for posting that article. Interestingly, that mindset is the motivation behind the Spring cleaning we've been doing around here the past week or so. Once we got started re-organising the kitchen, things just mushroomed into organising and cleaning the entire house.
We have social engagements planned for Saturday and Sunday lunch. Both are getting together with friends to eat out. THis will be a challenge. We will definitely be getting at least a couple of good walks in to offset the damage!
I'm starting to get bored with the meals I'm cooking at home. If anyone has some great healthy side dish recipes that include veggies, please share!! While steamed veggies are the lowest in calories, they get boring after a while.
Have a great weekend everyone!
katzpawz
Have you tried spaghetti squash? You can Google a multitude of recipes for it. Or go to maybe Foodnetwork.com & pick your favorite chef or cook and look up their recipes. And if the recipes are tooo high cal or whatever....customize with trade offs to make it healthy. Keep at it girl, you're doing so good.
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Morning all!
@Linda – Bread: I struggle so much with the white/brown bread issue. My family were big white bread eaters when I was growing up so I love bread, especially hot crusty…..ummm! Being the sort of person I am I need to read ‘facts’ about things to help me try to change things so that I understand why I need to do a certain thing. I searched the web a few weeks ago and started looking at why people ‘go on’ about not eating white. As a result I no longer buy white bread but I can’t buy just ‘wholemeal’ as I find it too heavy and bland, I buy wholemeal plus ‘superseeded’ or ‘granary’ or ‘oaty’. I have put the links I read here in case you are interested. I am hot preaching at all as it is a constant struggle for me, and this change for me only took place a few weeks ago. I still eat white rice and pasta so those are next on my list to face but I know myself and I have to do things one at a time and slowly and carefully. That way they have more chance of succeeding! In case you are interested:
http://www.antiaginglifeextension.com/health_matters_minutes/articles/white_bread.asp?a=1563&am
http://hubpages.com/hub/why-white-bread-is-bad-for-you
http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/why-you-should-not-eat-white-bread-or-white-rice
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080302121217AAl7O2Y
@jo and cassie – I have never cooked squash! You postings however have made me want to try, I jut look at those things and think what the heck do you do with them? So I will get one and give it a go! Thanks. Have added food network link too!0 -
Saturday share day:
Like us all I have my 'stories'. When I was young if anyone had told me I
Would be divorced after 13 years of mariage (ended when I was in my 30s)
Would have a premature baby (weighing less than 750grams) who would have an early lifetime of hospital visits
Would have two daughters who would both have tumours
Would have one daughter who had crohns disease
Would have one daughter with 'special educational needs'
Would meet the love of my life in my later years, be engaged to be married, and then him die
I would never have believed it. So why do I wonder why I have been overweight most of my adult life?!!! Emotional eating big time me thinks!!
Its all changing now, the girls are 'well' (or at least adapted to their particular issues), I am trying not to miss 'him ' (he died last year), and what we had planned as our future together. I was lost for a while but now feel hope again (hence my logon name), I do see a future. Phew!0 -
@Linda – Bread
@ L and Linda Have you tried Nature's Owl or Sara Lee Brands of 45 calorie a slice bread? It's not bad and it's only 100 calories a sandwich which you can't beat!
@jo and cassie – I have never cooked squash! You postings however have made me want to try, I jut look at those things and think what the heck do you do with them? So I will get one and give it a go! Thanks. Have added food network link too!
@ L Small zucchini squash diced and cooked with the skins on then covered with italian spiced salt free tomato sauce. yum yum
@ Cassie- I've never tried spaghitti squash. How do you cut and cook it?0 -
Saturday share day:
Like us all I have my 'stories'. When I was young if anyone had told me I
Would be divorced after 13 years of mariage (ended when I was in my 30s)
Would have a premature baby (weighing less than 750grams) who would have an early lifetime of hospital visits
Would have two daughters who would both have tumours
Would have one daughter who had crohns disease
Would have one daughter with 'special educational needs'
Would meet the love of my life in my later years, be engaged to be married, and then him die
I would never have believed it. So why do I wonder why I have been overweight most of my adult life?!!! Emotional eating big time me thinks!!
Its all changing now, the girls are 'well' (or at least adapted to their particular issues), I am trying not to miss 'him ' (he died last year), and what we had planned as our future together. I was lost for a while but now feel hope again (hence my logon name), I do see a future. Phew!
((((BIG HUG L)))) Life is a *itch sometimes. All you can do is put the *itch in her place and move forward!0 -
Saturday Share Day: I gained 5 lbs this week. My feet and legs are swelled up like balloons from eating all that salt and riding the car for so long. I will drink more water and hope I start peeing soon! haha0
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FRIDAY FOODS - Well I must confess :blushing: I am still eating white bread everyday. I know its not good for me I don't know why I do it, except it seems to fill me up and satisfy me. I just love me some toast or a sandwich. Even with supper sometimes I butter me a bread or two. Thankfully I am still dropping weight cause I really try and stay under my daily calories and get some walking in most days.
Linda, there is also a product by nature's own called white wheat - it has the consistency of white bread but the health benefits of wheat. It might be a good option for you.
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Saturday Share: I guess my share is that I have been dealing with a lot of stress recently - pain (my left foot and right knee), work (co-workers behaving like 5 year olds), chorus (being president is a PITA), and trying to figure out the best eating plan/exercise options for me - that have put me in a funk, dare I say depression. It has sort of stymied me the past couple of days - I ended up vegging on the sofa for the basketball game last night and only doing a few minutes of exercise on the bike. I owe it to myself to clear my head and not let life (which always happens) derail me from improving my health!!!
I am on the way out for Mexican with some friends now as a belated birthday celebration for one of them, so I will not be back until later today to read everyone's posts and catch up. But know that I am thinking of each of you and wishing the best for you today and every day!!! Hugs to all!!!:flowerforyou:0 -
One more quick Thursday Triumph then off to bed with me
I went to the dr. today for my diabetes check up and to get the results of my blood work and my A1c was..........drum roll please..................5.8. YES!!! My bloodsugar was in the NORMAL range!!! I was doing the happy dance :happy:
Goodnight all!
Cathy
Congratulations Cathy that is a great triumph and one I know you must have earned0 -
It is so very encouraging to read all the posts here. Everyone has really inspired me to keep on trying hard to get this weight off and be healthier. My daily blood sugar readings are starting to come down!!!!!!!!
Today, we had lunch with a friend who suggested an Indian restaurant she likes. The food was wonderful, and vegetarian. But I have no idea how to begin logging the calories. I think I'll just make a guess and add 100 to it. I know that's not accurate, but the dish I had included small servings of about six different things...plus the nan bread (I only had about one quarter of what came with my meal). Does anyone have a better idea of how to calculate a meal like this?
Cheers,
katzpawz0 -
It is so very encouraging to read all the posts here. Everyone has really inspired me to keep on trying hard to get this weight off and be healthier. My daily blood sugar readings are starting to come down!!!!!!!!
Today, we had lunch with a friend who suggested an Indian restaurant she likes. The food was wonderful, and vegetarian. But I have no idea how to begin logging the calories. I think I'll just make a guess and add 100 to it. I know that's not accurate, but the dish I had included small servings of about six different things...plus the nan bread (I only had about one quarter of what came with my meal). Does anyone have a better idea of how to calculate a meal like this?
Cheers,
katzpawz
I just checked the database, type in Indian Food and you will be amazed at what comes up Cheers! 0 -
It is so very encouraging to read all the posts here. Everyone has really inspired me to keep on trying hard to get this weight off and be healthier. My daily blood sugar readings are starting to come down!!!!!!!!
Today, we had lunch with a friend who suggested an Indian restaurant she likes. The food was wonderful, and vegetarian. But I have no idea how to begin logging the calories. I think I'll just make a guess and add 100 to it. I know that's not accurate, but the dish I had included small servings of about six different things...plus the nan bread (I only had about one quarter of what came with my meal). Does anyone have a better idea of how to calculate a meal like this?
Cheers,
katzpawz
I just checked the database, type in Indian Food and you will be amazed at what comes up Cheers!
I looked at the foods in the database. The problem I have is I don't remember the names all the little dishes I had. In fact, I only remember the actual names of two of the dishes. I've been doing some research online today and there are so many different dishes with similar names, I can't tell one from another. Lesson for today: pay more attention to the description on the menu when eating unfamiliar foods.0 -
Beware Long Post :ohwell:
Happy Saturday All…I was MIA yesterday do to a very busy work day. It was a good day with food and exercise; in fact a good food week! My PT has really been pushing the cardio this week and I think I have already lost 2lbs since Wednesday, fingers crossed I can maintain that and don’t blow it this weekend. I should be semi-good since I am working at the hospital all weekend (my second job that I do 1-2 wkends a month to support my vacation fund and play real nurse). Since I am working I will control my food/water much better. My new baby Allie went for her first Vet visit yesterday and passed with flying colors, she is in wonderful health, no parasites or diseases, and had her first round of vaccinations. On the job front I heard from my “contact” at the company and I am pretty much a shoe in for the F2F interview and high on the list for the job; others have applied but are not a good match; unless I blow the F2F or someone applies that fits the job better then me it is looking pretty good!!
Answer to L’s questions from earlier in the week
1) My lower legs have a tingly/ache feeling (from about half way down through to my foot), sort of like they are swollen and tight.
Anyone else get this? I have spent an unusually long time sitting down the last two days and wonder if that had affected my circulation
a. I sometimes get tingling/numbness while do cardio in one of my feet but only with exercise. I think it is a nerve thing. My job is mostly on my butt, I make it a point to get up every hour or so and just move and stretch my legs; maybe make a pint of doing this and see if it helps. I drink so much water at work it is usually not a problem as I am going to the “Loo” every hour
2) What do you think has been 'the' key to you loosing the weight you have so far? Keeping under calories, exercising, both, low carb, .......other? I am genuinely interested to know
a. For me it is the food, I have to control the calories and intake. If I don’t control the food I don’t lose weight, no matter how much I exercise. Water is also key; lots and lots of water.
@L-I luv multigrain cheerios; awesome idea to always carry them around. I will have to do that, especially when I am out on the weekends running errands (and being tempted). Glad your daughters are doing well and now you have us to help you thru the dark times
@Jolene-I love the new picture and you new grandbaby is adorable. Don’t get discouraged about the gain, it sounds like a water thing; isn’t it amazing that you have to drink tons of water to flush the water out!!!
@Cathy-Congrats on getting your A1C down, that is truly awesome
@Claudia-WooHoo on not giving in during your stressful day, that is a great accomplishment
@Sheri-your sleepover sounds wonderful, hope you had an awesome time
@Linda-I can’t remember the last time I had white bread, switched to multigrain/wheat a long time ago (even before the get healthy thing). I love the Arnolds Sandwich Thins and use those for sandwiches, burgers etc…only 100 calories each but I don’t think they come in white. I only use multigrain pasta and brown rice also; the only time I have white flour pasta is when I go out. If you don’t like the wheat/multigrain thing then just moderate and adjust as needed; you don’t have to give up any foods just make them work for you.
@MJ (first HUGS) …. “I owe it to myself to clear my head and not let life (which always happens) derail me from improving my health!!!” this is the attitude, unfortunately life is always throwing us those curveballs and vegging on the couch every once in a while is good therapy; keep moving forward.
@Katz…WooHoo and getting your blood sugar under control, that is an awesome accomplishement.
Well all, I need to get back to work (Stamp out Disease and Save some Lives)…thanks for all the food/recipe suggestions!0 -
Good evening Ladies,
My working week is now over! I am fortunate in that I have a job that I don't have to do full time but It's no longer enjoyable...far too stressful , I'm not a fan of stress.
Well my evening out was just perfect, enough pink fizz to take the edge off the day and the mexican mussels were divine! No pudding, not even an after dinner mint to combat the garlic...my poor taxi driver taking me home took the full brunt, poor man! (not that he got that close you understand!)
I know I won't remember everyone but..
Cassie*** the hot flax cereal is on the lowcarb.com page. It's 2 tablespoons flax meal
1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter
cinnamon and splenda to taste
add boiling water to cover the dry ingrediants, then mix in the PB. It is a weird texture, kinda gloopy but it does the job!
L***thank you for sharing your life, your daughters wedding photo is beautiful. I am so sorry for all the hardships you have had. Last year in particular. My heart goes out to you. Sometimes there is no justice in this life. I too am HOPEFUL for you. xxxx
Katz*** Kew gardens sounds wonderful. It's on my to do list. Fantastic news about your blood sugar Hope you had a lovely lunch x
Shelly*** I get that tingle in my feet when I exercise with trainers, not really sure what it is other than my feet not being used to it!
Cathy*** brilliant news about your blood sugar level...I'm always up for doing some happy dancing !
Linda***Bread? What is bread..haha. I haven't had bread for 3 weeks now . I am a huge bread lover, it is definitely a weakness, slathered in butter...mmmm. Oh well, in the low carb world it doesn't exist and the butter on it's own dowsn't quite cut it!
Enjoy if you're still losing and it fits in with your calories. There are worse things.0
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