Newbie Filipino Dieter

I hear you on the no carb thing. It just doesn't work. My husband owns a BBQ and I have found you can spice up your meat to the point where you don't need any sauce. Moderation is the key! Good Luck.

Welcome aboard. Although I've never been to the Phillipines, my last roommate was Phillipino and we would eat at his mother's house at times, so I know what you mean about the food not being too conductive to dieting. Reminds me quite a bit of some of the Cuban food I'm used to at my house (some even have the same names). You're thoughts of using spices in place of sauce is a good start. When trying to find new alternatives, you'll be surprised with how we improvise and actually sometimes enjoy our favorite foods all the more. People on this site are great and if you ever need inspiration or support, we're all there for you. Good luck!

I have been thinking about you all morning, but I have been too busy to get back to you. I came across this site and thought it might be helpful: http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/articles/Low Calorie Restaurant Food Guide.htm

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Filipino Food

Lower calorie foods

* Chicken tinola
* Fish or shrimp sinigang
* Grilled fish, seafood,chicken, or pork
* Steamed fish or seafood
* Steamed or sauteed vegetables
* Pancit
* Steamed rice
* Fresh lumpia
* Halo-halo with ice only (no ice cream or evaporated milk)
* Mais con yelo
* Fresh fruits

Higher calorie foods

* Beef or pork sinigang
* Bulalo
* Fried rice
* Fried lumpia
* Fried fish, seafood, chicken or pork
* Kare-kare
* Crispy pata or lechon kawali
* Lechon
* Halo-halo with ice cream
* Leche flan

Hi

I joined here about a week ago and love it. I think this is only my 2nd post though , I mainly use the diary but when I saw you talking about Filipino foods I felt I had to comment

I am not Filipino but my close friends are..and wouldn''t you know what I got for Christmas....Cassava cake!!!!...

I portioned out a few tiny peices and they are in my freezer ..then I gave the rest away..I am afraid to eat even a little because once I start I can't stop.

Oh and I love Halo Halo also...luckily you can make it lower cal by skipping the cream and healthier by adding more beans and chickpeas....

Good luck and welcome.

Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love this site, I do. This site is great, it is so supportive, helpful, motivational, and easy to use.Everyone is really nice here too. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Hi! Fellow Filipino here. I don't have special diets or anything. I also don't deprive myself from pastries and desserts that I love (I'm a sucker for sweets!) I just track everything thru MFP. Moderation is the key (Well, based on my experience). Good luck!