Looking for members from Texas

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  • Browny43
    Browny43 Posts: 124 Member
    I'm from El Paso Texas so living right on the border I know what you mean about mexican food. Tacos, flautas, burritos, tamales, frijoles, arroz, on and on. I haven't been anywhere in Texas that has good Mexican food. Tex Mex and Mexican food are pretty different. I was pretty good during the holidays, I did not have one tamale, and its all about moderation. When eating out or at home, I ask for chicken tacos, with the tortillas warmed not fried and I substitue the rice and beans for salad. Once I started making the changes my body adapted. When ever we eat out now I always think the food is overly salty.
  • LuluGirl140
    LuluGirl140 Posts: 364 Member
    I"m also from El Paso and it's VERY hard to eat healthy here! We've got lots of great Mexican food, but it's doable! I normally only eat out on weekends and when I do I make sure and try to eat as healthy as I can. Sometimes I do indulge, but it is very rare.
  • Soozie1978
    Soozie1978 Posts: 138 Member
    San Antonio here! You're right! We have been voted the fattest city in America, although I hink the honor has now moved on, thank goodness.

    I still eat TexMex, but with a few alternatives - corn tortillas instead of flour, borracho beans instead of refried, easy on the queso, flavorful salsas (I like mango salsa) Pork carnitas or fajitas are lower in calories and fat than enchiladas and flautas. Go spicy instead of greasy for flavor! Even guacamole isn't too bad if you don't overdo it.

    For the barbeque - leave off the bread, lean brisket or chicken or turkey are really good. Be careful with the sides!
  • klhbekool
    klhbekool Posts: 15
    live in San Antonio
  • klhbekool
    klhbekool Posts: 15
    the fattest city honor has moved on
  • rebeccawalker1982
    rebeccawalker1982 Posts: 117 Member
    Im in Portland (just north of Corpus Christi) This area does not know what healthy food is! NO farmers markets, 1 small health food store that takes forever to get to because of traffic! Needless to say, we don’t eat out too much.
  • moniqueborne
    moniqueborne Posts: 5
    Originally from Louisiana but now in Texas so the temptation never ends! anyone feel free to add me!
  • dfranco_rr
    dfranco_rr Posts: 11 Member
    From a small town outside of corpus christi...Glad i'm not the only one missing mexican food, bbq, & beer! Good luck
  • rebeccawalker1982
    rebeccawalker1982 Posts: 117 Member
    From a small town outside of corpus christi...Glad i'm not the only one missing mexican food, bbq, & beer! Good luck

    What small town....Im in Portland.
  • breakingthecycle
    breakingthecycle Posts: 225 Member
    Im here, Dallas. :-)
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    DFW Area here!
  • gaylelynnbell
    gaylelynnbell Posts: 248 Member
    Arlington here, but relocating south to Granbury in June. BBQ and Tex-Mex...you're right, they are the devil that woos me with their siren's song!
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    DFW here !! Welcome. I'm with you, the tex mex is a killer for me. :laugh:
  • JondaC
    JondaC Posts: 42 Member
    I'm in Texas (Houston area).
    Tamales are my downfall!
  • April0010
    April0010 Posts: 178 Member
    Fort Worth here and I heart tex mex food! It's my white whale if you will.
  • memcd911
    memcd911 Posts: 230 Member
    Is north Louisiana close enough? Cajun food is killer! luckily I am able to skinny down some of my cajun favs. I need more MFP friends so anyone feel free to add me!

    I've got the double dose... I'm a Louisianian now living in Texas. Learning to skinny down some of our faves is the best way to stay happy AND healthy.
  • rebecca_chess
    rebecca_chess Posts: 101 Member
    North Texas (around Denton) here!!!! I'm right there with ya.....the steaks at Parker Bros Trail Dust have been calling my name since I joined MFP and let's not even get into missing the Tex Mex!!!!!! :sad:
  • suavequeen
    suavequeen Posts: 273 Member
    I was born and raised in El Paso, TX. I now live in CO but find the desire for Tex-Mex ,on the border foods, and carne asadas/bbq cookouts heavily. Still looking for ways to enjoy these meals while becoming fit. If you have good recipes that will work for me.. please feel free to message me or add me!
  • rebeccawalker1982
    rebeccawalker1982 Posts: 117 Member
    Arlington here, but relocating south to Granbury in June. BBQ and Tex-Mex...you're right, they are the devil that woos me with their siren's song!

    Im from Granbury but live in Corpus now.....its a great place to live.
  • HeikkiLaukkanen
    HeikkiLaukkanen Posts: 123 Member
    I'm in Kyle, Texas. That's about a half hour south of Austin, 12 miles north of San Marcos.

    And 15 minutes away from the "Salt Lick" in Driftwood, TX, a famous bbq place.

    I only eat bbq and TexMex as an occasional indulgence now.
  • Whitemike55
    Whitemike55 Posts: 2 Member
    Houston, TX here...

    With all the BBQ, Mexican, chinese buffets, fast food, it's a tough place to lose weight. Me and a friend of mine are starting today! No more Pappacitios, Red River BBQ, Hunan Chinese, Saltgrass, Landrys, McDonalds, Dairy Queen for me...

    Tough part is cutting down on beers on the weekend. But without football it shouldn't be that hard.

    Feel free to add. I'm starting a bootcamp and will track my progress over next 6 weeks.
  • divamsm
    divamsm Posts: 79 Member
    Hi, I'm in Kemah, Texas...which is between Houston and Galveston. Yes, I know all too well about Tex Mex and real Mex....cajun food and bbq too. lol. Welcome!
  • Kona54
    Kona54 Posts: 30 Member
    From North Texas..
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