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This is about the most simple recipe I know, but I love it. Not sure how many kids would like it... I know my 13 yr old sister did. It’s great because you can add other spices or change it up per your individual tastes really easily, but I happen to like it just like this (it’s good with couscous and salad).

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Recipe - Lemon & Garlic Tilapia (for a single serving)

Ingredients:
Tilapia (4 oz.) – about 2 fillets (I use Kroger Tilapia Fillets that are individually wrapped and packaged about 6 to a bag - in the packaged frozen seafood section of the grocery store)
1 lemon
3 cloves of garlic

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425.
Take a pan with edges and place a sheet of foil down (enough that you can put the fish on it and wrap the edges up around the fish to cover it). Crush up the fresh garlic and place it on the foil. Put the frozen tilapia on top of the garlic. Squeeze the lemon over the fish. (I try to pick out the seeds as they fall, since they’re not too pleasant to bite into). Wrap the foil so that the fish is contained in the foil. Bake 12-14 minutes (9-11 if the fish was already thawed), until the fish flakes off with a fork. Usually I'll uncover the fish and let it bake for an extra 2 minutes.

When it's done, I usually leave most of the garlic in the pan and eat just the fish, but I know some people really like garlic - just count the calories!!

Here is the nutrition info, based on the assumption that I’m eating 4 oz of fish, 1/2 of a lemon yield of juice and 1 clove of garlic. (I know I use a whole lemon and 3 cloves, but a lot of that stays in the pan when I’m done cooking.)

Calories: 110
Carbs: 3g
Fat: 1g
Protein: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar:1g
Potassium: 41
Iron: 6
Cholesterol: 50
Sodium: 181

I can admit for my first day I didnt do so well...I should have exercised a lil more at the gym today...I should have stayed that extra 30 mins...I wasnt prepared and didnt plan my meals as well as I should have...tommorow morning I have to go on the scale and realistically weigh myself...since I didnt get on it this morning....one of those downer type of ways...goodnight

I can admit for my first day I didnt do so well...I should have exercised a lil more at the gym today...I should have stayed that extra 30 mins...I wasnt prepared and didnt plan my meals as well as I should have...tommorow morning I have to go on the scale and realistically weigh myself...since I didnt get on it this morning....one of those downer type of ways...goodnight

Welcome!! Don't be down about your first day, remember ANYTHING you do is better than nothing and you can't just drastically change everything or you have less chances of sticking with it! We will all get there! :flowerforyou:

To everyone else! I am going to be starting this "Couch to 5k Running Program" tomorrow and wondered if anyone else wanted to join in? Here is a link http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml the plan looks VERY doable and perfect for me b/c I want to get into running.

Outdoormom, everyone slips up once in a while, the important thing is not to beat yourself up over it and just keep going in the right direction!

My day is going ok today, I did have a slice of pizza for lunch...but I am not going to dwell on it and just try and hold back from now on. I am going to start kicking it up a notch with exercise tomorrow, I cannot wait! I can't wait to see myself a year from now! My first major goal is to lose 100 lbs by my birthday in 2008 which is (Oct 25). I think that's doable in 12 months. Here's a recipe for what I'm making for dinner tonight! I will be having this then a salad made with romaine and spinach leaves with tomatoes and cucumbers on the side with a red wine vinegarette dressing.

Gaucho Casserole

1 lb lean ground beef
1 med onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 16 oz can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 c water
1 envelope reduced sodium taco seasoning
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper (I am adding this, it's not in the original recipe)
1 1/3 cups uncooked instant rice (I am using brown)
1 cup reduced fat, shredded mexican blend chesse

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2) Crumble the beef into a pre heated skillet with onion and green pepper, cook until all beef is browned, drain
3) Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and chili powder until boiling, add in rice and simmer for 12-15 min or until rice is cooked
4) Transfer to a greased casserole dish and sprinkle with cheese, cook for 10-15 min or until cheese is melted

Nutrition Info:

Serving size 1 cup
Calories 304
Fat 9g
Sat fat 4 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
sodium 670 mg (can be reduced using no sodium added tomato products)
Cabs 49 g
Fiber 7 g
Protein 22g

I have a WHOLE weekend to myself, without my husband, without my kids. I'm going to a 5 star spa (www.stoweflake.com) and getting 2 treatments done. I have FULL access to their fitness facilities and I plan on using them!

Gaucho Casserole sounds great - as does the chicken.

Any good pork recipes?

I would love to do the couch to 5K...but am I the only person that thinks its freezing out right now!!!! I will stick to my gym for now...I did a 5K in May...I actually walked 3 times a week for 3-5 miles a day...but I lost that when i moved...I need to make some walking buddies in this hometown of mine...no fun walking alone.

Also I love this website...the recipes...and all the discussion...I also added my "before before" pics to my profile...

i failed today!!! i ate 2 tea cookies, had soda, ate at a japanese restaurant and had sour punch at the movies i also had a venti coffee with hazelnut creamer!!! omg:explode: i also havent been working out lately...i wish i had all you guys to pull me out of bed and workout...:sad:

i failed today!!! i ate 2 tea cookies, had soda, ate at a japanese restaurant and had sour punch at the movies i also had a venti coffee with hazelnut creamer!!! omg:explode: i also havent been working out lately...i wish i had all you guys to pull me out of bed and workout...:sad:

Moring all! Well I'm retty excited, I had a pretty good day yesterday.. burned over 700 calories, however once again was over in my sodium and protein... can't seem to beat them buggers... but hoping for another great day!

Not sure if my hubby is going to be around for dinner, he might be going for a guy's night out; and my children are not going to be home, so if no one else is around I'll have a salad with grilled chicken. However, if he is home I will be making this:

Italian Hot Dish

1 1/2 cups uncooked small pasta shells ( I use Ronzoni Whole Grain)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (I omit because no one in my family likes them)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder (I use 2 cloves fresh garlic)
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
4 tsp Parmesan cheese (I use reduced fat)

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2) Cook pasta according to directions
3) Meanwhile in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown the beef, 1/2 cup mushrooms, onion and green pepper, drain. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4) Drain pasta; place in an 8" square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with meat sauce and remaining mushrooms. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tsp Parmesan cheese.
5) Cover and bake for 35 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheeses, bake 5-10 min longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts before my adjustments
Servings 4
Serving size 1/4 pan

Great job on attempting the C25K program, I looked at it and decided not to do it. 500 calories is awesome.

I make something similar to this, instead of whole wheat pasta, try barilla multi-grain pasta...more protein, less sugar and a good amount of fiber....tastes way better than whole-wheat...takes like real noodles...also, I substitute low-fat mozzarella

It's a nice recipe for families

Kim