Troutrouter1968 Member

Neither. I find a morning beer to be very refreshing.

My Christmas dinner was a roasted wild pig with carrots, potatoes, and rolls :smiley:

I love cooked food especially meat. Nothing is better than eating another animal. I kill my own mostly so its even better :smiley:

They don't help...but are good for the psyche.

You can never replace sugar in baked goods no matter what anyone says...lol

It doesn't bother me at all. Tomorrow is a new day. I don't dwell on the past.

I smoke my wings then flash fry them to crisp the skin and then toss them in whatever sauce I have on hand.

I reverse sear 2" thick ribeyes on the smoker. When they hit 115°F, I take them off and let them rest until my grill heats up to over 650°F. Then I sear them quickly on each side. Turn out a perfect medium rare steak without the dreaded bullseye effect.

I use the bacon weave on pork tenderloin stuffed with boudin sausage. Can't beat a triple pork threat.

What is done is done. Get back on your routine and don't worry about whether or not you gained. Considering that you consumed high sodium foods and alcohol, most of what you probably gain will be water weight.

With my mouth.

For poultry, Bolner's Fiesta Brand Salt Free Chicken Fajita seasoning...For beef, Bolner's Fiesta Brand Salt Free Fajita seasoning...For pork, Bolner's Fiesta Brand Pork Rub...and finally, for veggies, Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning.

Look up the calories for each ingredient and weigh/measure each so that you can calculate the total calories for the meal then divide by the number of servings.

Grilled meat and veggies.

I don't let setbacks bother me. I usually just resume my plan the next day and move on.

I eat at maintenance every Saturday and resume my deficit on Sunday.

No.

Smoked pork tenderloin, whole grain noodles, and brussel sprouts.

I like the Pepperidge Farms soft style wheat...only 45 cal per slice.

3/4 cup frozen berries 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup 2% milk 1 cup cranberry juice

Chicken is generally cheaper than beef; otherwise, I'd eat beef all the time.

My go to snacks are apples w/ peanut butter, celery with cream cheese, and roasted almonds.

Beer, brisket, ribs, leg quarters, pulled pork...just about anything bbq related.

Great source of potassium. I have them most days.

It's easy to go above 1500mg/day. I have on numerous occasions. Be aware of hidden sodium in foods, so read the labels. After awhile your taste will change and you won't even miss it.

When I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, the only thing that my cardiologist told me diet wise was to cut back on sodium to 1500mg/day and to lose weight. I eat pretty much eat whatever I want as long as it isn't loaded with sodium and fits in my daily calorie goal. So far so good. BP is improving and my blood work was…

"Reduce sodium and lose weight or you will be a candidate for a heart attack" -My cardiologist

It can be daunting at the beginning, but don't over think it. To lose weight, you need to eat less, move more, and keep hydrated. Set realistic goals and just do it. You've made the first step so there shouldn't be anything to stop you.

Add some BBQ sauce for pulled pork sandwiches.

I eat basically the same lunch every day. A tuna salad sandwich, soup, and fruit. The soups and fruit may vary.