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  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,728 Member
    Evamutt wrote: »
    How's everyone's Sunday going? I work on week ends, only couple hours on Saturday & about 3.5 hrs on Sunday. Sunday's I take my client grocery shopping then church so it's mostly driving & being out. I do get tired of going out so if I ever get a different client I'm getting one where I stay put & clean & I go out alone for groceries. I haven't lost any more weight. Some days I do well, some not so much. It's mostly with exercising that I lose weight with since I end up eating at maintenance or a small deficit. I just can't eat only a little over 1200 cal/day in order to lose. Also I noticed since my last B day in March, I don't have all the stamina I used to before. I do 2 step classes a week which include weights every so many minutes but since I've been baby sitting 2yr old grand son, I haven't been going extra to the gym after I'm done with him. I'm not giving up- every day I plan to eat no more than 1300 cal, but I get too hungry. The long hot summer is coming to an end so maybe I'll do better without all this heat because I spend as little time in kitchen as possible. We don't eat or order out but I don't take the time to plan my meals as I do during the cooler weather. Today I bought the 3lb pk of ground turkey I usually did. I make 9 patties out of it for me & husband, freeze some & have it with veggies or add a slice of bread cut in half for a burger. They're very filling .

    The main thing is you are sticking with it and not giving up, you will like all of us have bad times and good times, remember you are not on your own. At the moment I am limited what exercises I can do so feeling frustrated but determined I will continue but its hard sometimes.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,728 Member
    fitlulu4150 wrote: »
    @Evamutt I find ground turkey filling as well and I enjoy the fact that it's almost like having a hamburger.....but what I find even better is lean chicken breast. We cook chicken breasts about 3 or 4 times a week for dinner and then we can add them to a salad or sandwich for lunch during the week.

    Good idea!
  • 4Linda0
    4Linda0 Posts: 7 Member
    Chicken breasts are great to make ahead. There is do much you can do with them. Your post about them inspired me to buy some at the market today for easy lunches and a chicken salad dinner and more.
  • fitlulu4150
    fitlulu4150 Posts: 1,371 Member
    Glad everyone thought the chicken breast idea was a good one. We always cook extra and sometimes when I'm just hungry and want a snack I'll pick at them a little and it's pretty satisfying. Better than munching on cheese anyway...............LOL Not saying cheese doesn't taste better though..............

  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    edited September 2019
    Another vote for chicken breasts. We usually cook a large package so that we have some left over.

    Lately I have been making chicken salad with the leftovers. Chopped chicken, celery, a diced apple and some toasted slivered almonds. Dressed with mayonnaise, stone ground mustard and horseradish. Served on sourdough bread.

    What do you add to spice up a chicken salad?
  • fitlulu4150
    fitlulu4150 Posts: 1,371 Member
    edited September 2019
    You can add curry powder and drop the mustard and horseradish (although that sounds yummy) for a different taste, and maybe some dried fruit............raisins or cranberries? And I've heard there's a new avocado mayo product that may be a bit healthier than BEST Foods, but haven't looked for it yet. That might be a good choice.

    I recently bought an anti-inflammatory cookbook and have been experimenting with lots of new ideas. I love to cook and so the challenge for me the last 6 years, since I started here at MFP, has been to find recipes that I enjoy making but that are also healthy for us, and taste good. I can't be Paula Deene anymore..............LOL
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,728 Member
    alteredsteve175 wrote: »
    Another vote for chicken breasts. We usually cook a large package so that we have some left over.

    Lately I have been making chicken salad with the leftovers. Chopped chicken, celery, a diced apple and some toasted slivered almonds. Dressed with mayonnaise, stone ground mustard and horseradish. Served on sourdough bread.

    What do you add to spice up a chicken salad?
    alteredsteve175 wrote: »
    Another vote for chicken breasts. We usually cook a large package so that we have some left over.

    Lately I have been making chicken salad with the leftovers. Chopped chicken, celery, a diced apple and some toasted slivered almonds. Dressed with mayonnaise, stone ground mustard and horseradish. Served on sourdough bread.

    What do you add to spice up a chicken salad?

    Sound yummy!
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,728 Member
    fitlulu4150 wrote: »
    You can add curry powder and drop the mustard and horseradish (although that sounds yummy) for a different taste, and maybe some dried fruit............raisins or cranberries? And I've heard there's a new avocado mayo product that may be a bit healthier then BEST Foods, but haven't looked for it yet. That might be a good choice.

    I recently bought an anti-inflammatory cookbook and have been experimenting with lots of new ideas. I love to cook and so the challenge for me the last 6 years since I started here at MFP has been to find recipes that I enjoy making but that are also healthy for us, and taste good. I can't be Paula Deene anymore..............LOL

    The cranberry sound good.
  • RetiredAndLovingIt
    RetiredAndLovingIt Posts: 1,394 Member
    @fitlulu4150 --Interested in the anti-inflammatory cookbook..which one did you get?
  • RetiredAndLovingIt
    RetiredAndLovingIt Posts: 1,394 Member
    Rotisserie chicken from Costco is really good, too. Surprised how much meat we get off it!
  • ourvibrantlife
    ourvibrantlife Posts: 413 Member
    RetiredAndLovingIt wrote: »
    @fitlulu4150 --Interested in the anti-inflammatory cookbook..which one did you get?

    Yes.. I am interested also.. and do you like it??
  • fitlulu4150
    fitlulu4150 Posts: 1,371 Member
    @RtiredAndLovingIt It's called "Meals that Heal" by Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD
  • fitlulu4150
    fitlulu4150 Posts: 1,371 Member
    @ourbestlife, yes I really do. Just received it last week but it's packed full of interesting info and so far some good recipes.
  • ourvibrantlife
    ourvibrantlife Posts: 413 Member
    fitlulu4150 wrote: »
    @RtiredAndLovingIt It's called "Meals that Heal" by Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD
    fitlulu4150 wrote: »
    @ourbestlife, yes I really do. Just received it last week but it's packed full of interesting info and so far some good recipes.

    Thank you @fitlulu4150.. I will look for it. Not much on cooking from new recipes.. just the same old - same old! Time to try something new and healthier!
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Hope y'all are having an awesome day. Started at the gym for me - always a good thing!
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,728 Member
    alteredsteve175 wrote: »
    Hope y'all are having an awesome day. Started at the gym for me - always a good thing!

    A great way to start the day!
  • tuddy315
    tuddy315 Posts: 11,601 Member
    Had a dermatologist appt today and had 2, pre-cancerous spots frozen. Was glad that was all it was. Now it's back to work this evening.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,728 Member
    Glad your ok it must have been stressful, take care of yourself.
    Your poodles look fab!
  • fitlulu4150
    fitlulu4150 Posts: 1,371 Member
    @tuddy315, I recently had the same experience with 3 pre-cancerous spots frozen and one small basal cell carcinoma scraped and burned. As a 69 year old who grew up in So Cal, swimming, skiing and body surfing I count myself lucky TBH.

    A few of you have commented on the anti-inflammatory diet I'm experimenting with...........both my protein and fiber have gone up while fat has gone down a bit and carbs are mostly neutral in the 100 to 130 range. It's a great change for me but unfortunately it's triggered a gout attack in my husband. We're pretty sure it's the beans. Between the black beans, garbanzo beans and red lentil pasta, it's an overload for him. TBH, I initiated this for him because he has more health issues than I do (I actually don't have any, other than injuries, and am on zero medications compared to his 9 or 10), but now I need to re-think this I guess.

    @alteredsteve175, nice way to begin the day. I do the same 3 or 4 days a week and then another 2 walk 2.5 to 3 miles with my dog. I'm an early bird so like to get it done!
  • Evamutt
    Evamutt Posts: 2,719 Member
    Hello everyone, I always pick up a roast chicken when I go to Costco, so good. Lately I've been buying pre marinaded chicken breasts. I do like the flavor of the marinade. I slice it up & saute it. I only have salads if I'm in the mood, so the other thing I do is just make a microwaved potato & some kind of veggie to have with it. I also really like the Ken's lite italian dressing. I don't often get to be alone with my daughter without the kids, so today we spent the day together. I went with her to city college to return a book, then picked up my shepherd, Eleanore & went to Fig Garden Villiage & walked around. We ended up eating at Deli Delicious. I had a tuna ,avocado, cream cheese sandwich on sourdough. It was delicious, never had that that before & never ate there. I did have a pastry at the french bakery but that's all I had so far today. I'm SO sleepy but have to get ready in 15min if I'm going to get to my step class. I have to make myself go today. I get so tired going out & doing things in the afternoon. I've never been a high energy person
  • pacsnc6
    pacsnc6 Posts: 978 Member
    @BlancheandSmooshyface Don't worry about the 7 pounds, it's most likely all water. When I was in the hospital after surgery several years ago I was on IV for four or five days with no solid food and I gained five pounds. The nurses said it was due to the fluids (IV) and not moving around.
  • geraldaltman
    geraldaltman Posts: 1,739 Member
    edited September 2019
    BlancheandSmooshyface wrote: »
    Was just released yesterday after being in hospital for over a month (most of the time in a drug induced coma). Since I was unable to eat, I figured I must have lost a ton of weight. WRONG! I actually gained 7 pounds. I'm hoping it's because of the steroids I was being injected with and am still on. My problem now is being unable to eat. After a bite or two, I feel stuffed and nauseous. I am no way near making my calories. The other issue is the fact I lost a lot of muscle tone and am incredibly week, just transferring into my wheelchair has me breathing like a beached whale. Any advice on how I can get can quickly get my appetite and stamina back?
    Maybe doctor and or nutritionist can put you on liquid diet of some sort to provide calories until you solve eating issue. At the fitness center I go to, there are exercise and therapy pools equipped with mechanical aids to transfer wheelchair bound people into and out of and all manner of floatation gear for safety. If you have mobility maybe some water exercise will build you up some. It can be as gentle as you need and tailored to your situation. See if there is such a place near you that isn't too costly or is covered by insurance. Good luck to you.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,728 Member
    Evamutt wrote: »
    Hello everyone, I always pick up a roast chicken when I go to Costco, so good. Lately I've been buying pre marinaded chicken breasts. I do like the flavor of the marinade. I slice it up & saute it. I only have salads if I'm in the mood, so the other thing I do is just make a microwaved potato & some kind of veggie to have with it. I also really like the Ken's lite italian dressing. I don't often get to be alone with my daughter without the kids, so today we spent the day together. I went with her to city college to return a book, then picked up my shepherd, Eleanore & went to Fig Garden Villiage & walked around. We ended up eating at Deli Delicious. I had a tuna ,avocado, cream cheese sandwich on sourdough. It was delicious, never had that that before & never ate there. I did have a pastry at the french bakery but that's all I had so far today. I'm SO sleepy but have to get ready in 15min if I'm going to get to my step class. I have to make myself go today. I get so tired going out & doing things in the afternoon. I've never been a high energy person

    But well done you for forcing yourself to go, I get tired afternoons too usually have a power nap then up and ready to go again.
  • fitlulu4150
    fitlulu4150 Posts: 1,371 Member
    edited September 2019
    @BlancheandSmooshyface, good luck with your recovery. There are also chair aerobics/strength training exercises you might be able to do. Look online for them.

    Welcome, Denise and Keith!

    I'm having a great week so far. My hand is mostly healed from last week's fall and it really didn't cause me to lose any exercise time! Getting in 4 strength training sessions at the gym and two long walks with my dog this week!

    BTW, if anyone wants to add me as a friend that's fine, just send a request. I post my food diary and workouts everyday and encourage all my friends. I'm maintaining right now because I'm building strength but will probably go back to a deficit around the holidays to lose about 5 more lbs. It's easier for me to be committed to a deficit over the holidays so I don't go crazy on Christmas Cookies................lol

  • Evamutt
    Evamutt Posts: 2,719 Member
    @BlancheandSmooshyface, omg, what an experience you must have had, thank God you're home & so glad to hear your on recovery. Don't rush it, it'll take a little time to get your muscles back working properly. Welcome Keith, sounds like you're doing great & it's always good to get off medications. I feel younger too since I lost weight. You're an inpiration

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