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The negative? Only that everyone acts like my way of eating really puts a monkey wrench in their lives. Such as family gatherings, or dinners out. The"oh, we can't eat there because of you" and the acting like I am such a huge pain in the rear end because I can't eat the standard holiday/picnic fare, and I must bring my…

No judgement here, but a bit of advice. I think you would greatly benefit from therapy. There is a reason you don't feel strong, and this is such a struggle for you. Really getting to the bottom of it is going to give you such freedom that you are going kick yourself from not starting therapy sooner, rather than later.…

Actually, I was very ill with an autoimmune disorder that caused massive weight gain, only I had no idea that I was so gravely ill. I could not understand why the pounds were rolling on, other than I was an EXHAUSTED mother, and wife, and coming up on middle age. I figured that was it in a nutshell, and if I just lost…

Me? BMI, that's what I'm going for. I'm only really concerned about the health benefits.

This might not be what you are looking for, but these are my all the time go to's. I literally eat them every day in an effort to keep my calories as low as possible, while my nutrients high. Very low calorie, but nutrient dense soup a broth cube a teaspoon of nutritional yeast Put in a bowl and add boiling water. Top with…

Awwwww...Thanks! <3

Best Cream Of Broccoli Soup Recipe By:Jessie A. "This recipe is thick and flavorful. It is simple, delicious, and quick to make, enjoy (I know you will)." Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 cups chicken broth 8 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose…

"This delicious veggie dish is a family favourite. We cook it up in a big pan, and there are never any leftovers!" -Recipe from Josh E. Hofer, dairy farmer from Maple Creek, Saskatchewan Ingredients 2 cups (500 mL) carrots, chopped 2 cups (500 mL) cauliflower, chopped 2 cups (500 mL) broccoli, chopped 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter…

BREAD CRUMB TOPPING FOR VEGETABLES 1/3 c. finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp. firmly minced garlic 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 c. bread crumbs Saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs. Saute 2 minutes longer. Serve on cooked vegetables. Yield: 1 cup.

OH! Creamed cauliflower! We ate that all the time growing up. It's basically cooked cauliflower in a white sauce. Season highly with salt and pepper.

Baked eggplant parmesan is really good, and low calorie.

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Today my endocrinologist told me I needed to start eating more calories because my reduction of calories is so low that my createen (spelling?) Was too low as a result of my lowering my calories so far down that I am not getting enough protein, and that I am in dangerous waters because my calories were too low. I suppose I…

I feel so sorry for you being so ignorant of medical conditions, including those chemically induced to lower one's metabolism to prevent the thyroid from causing the heart to beat until it explodes. Which is exactly what the doctor had to do as I nearly died from my heart beating too fast. I've been diagnosed with stage 3…

Guess what? I went to the doctor today to review my blood workup, turns out them adjusting my thyroid meds for my Grave disease, coupled with the onset of menopause has made it impossible for my weight to budge despite following a strict diet for over a year. I eat really healthy, my LDL is 114. My blood sugar is a 6.6. My…

It's going rather well I'd say. :D

I hope you feel better real soon!!!!

Thanks JRP420! I'm attempting to get more fiber in me, and they say that oatmeal is very good for you. The thing is, if I ate oatmeal the same way all the time the boredom would overcome me. So I try to be creative with it. I've even used oatmeal to thicken a few chunky soups with stellar results.

Breakfast was peanut butter thumb print cookie oatmeal Lunch was 50 calorie tortilla cheese & vegetable sandwiches Supper was a copy cat Bob Evan's firecracker salad using vegetarian chicken

Breakfast - Blueberry pie oatmeal Snack- pear & plum Lunch- Honey Mustard Cobb salad with vegetarian chicken. Supper- Blueberry pie, with picture of ingredients used for this simple pie. Midnight snack- a handful of pretzels

Oh, I'm so sorry :( Having a chronic illness is so challenging. I sure hope you get a good night's sleep and are able to beat back to he insomnia. I'll lift a prayer for you.

*grins*

*laughing* It's a bit of brown sugar and peanut butter in the oatmeal, and M&M's on top. So good! *grins*

HONEY MUSTARD "CHICKEN" COBB SALAD I turned this original recipe into a vegetarian recipe. This is her recipe, written out the way she had it, but I changed what was put in the salad. From Creme da la Crumb. Easy and delicious honey mustard "chicken" cobb salad is healthy, hearty main dish salad that will leave everyone…

That's how I've been feeling here lately. I'm having a hard time getting my healthy grove back.

I sure hope you are feeling better today.

I was so busy yesterday I did not get to share what I ate today, so here it is. Breakfast was Monster cookie oatmeal Snack #1 was Lunch and supper was an Nonnie's Vegetable sandwich. Eggplant, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and a dish of marinated mozzarella. Late night snack was an entire crunch pan bag of sliced apples.

I live with a meat eater, so there are times I must make meat. This is one of those times. I finally have figured out what to make, and prep for this week. I am planning on a lot of vegetarian chicken dishes for myself, so to off set my time in the kitchen, I plan on making a tray of chicken thighs that I can pull out and…

Breakfast- 2 8 grain Van's high fiber waffles with strawberry jam & organic PB Lunch- A grilled cheese with tomato, and a small fry Supper- an entire bag crunch pack bag of peeled apple slices Snack- a cup of sugar free hot cocoa

WHEW! HUGE shopping day! I'm just back from the Amish country where I hit a banana box store. I spent $140.38 and I bought a full cart, plus another half a cart full of food, paper products, health and beauty items. I am tuckered out! I will be hitting an outlet store tomorrow in hopes of being able to round out my meals,…