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I would learn a few cooking techniques first. As someone above said learn to roast meat/vegetables. Roasted chicken is about the easiest meal ever. Vegetables are second easiest because they require some peeling/cutting. Omelettes are right up there in the easy and fast lane. Fruits are a great grab and go. No cooking…

You and your husband are probably never going to be 100% on the same page with food/nutrition goals. Deconstructed meals are the way to go. DH and I order take away quite a bit. While waiting we make a quick soup (pressure cookers and food processors rock) and/or salad. Then he eats a higher ratio of take away to…

I seem to be the only person on earth who doesn't like the shredded chicken thing. I love roasted and stirfried chicken, but there is soemthing so off to me about the texture of shredded chicken. Which is unfortunate because it is so easy! Anywho, for lunches I've been into bean salads lately. My new find is fava beans,…

I have no idea what the measurements are but my favorite combo currently is: 1/2 avocado pineapple spinach fresh mint honey for sweetening I think most fruit with fresh mint is awesome.

I would tell your wife that you're trying to lose some weight and think it would be beneficial to get more protein in. Then, I would go to the grocery store and follow everyone's suggestions. If you don't know how to cook buy beans and eggs. Nothing easier to cook than an omelette, and beans don't even need to be cooked.…

Pasta, pasta, and oh ya, more pasta. I'm still in the I can only eat very plain foods stage. Secondary cravings are fruit, eggs, and good old fashioned chicken and dumpling soup. Every once in awhile I get a craving for something sweet, but not too bad.

I used a mandoline slicer to slice zucchini, eggplant, and butternut squash into thin slices. I used my countertop george foreman style grill to grill them, and set them on a papertowel to dry for a bit. Then I layered them with cheese and marina sauce, and baked in the oven. It was good, but more watery than I would have…

Thank you so much for the link! I hadn't seen that one!

Thanks for the pep talk, everyone! Its nice to know other people understand. I had an ultrasound last night where the baby looked vaguely like a baby and not a blob. That cheered me up considerably. I always say ultrasounds are the best part of pregnancy. ;) With my first pregnancy I felt worse than I do now, and it lasted…

I like to do 1/2-1/3 pasta 1/2-2/3 veggies. I have a julienne slicer that I use to julienne carrots, peppers, squash (can't find spaghetti squash where I live!), and zucchini. I started off with about 1/2 and 1/2, but then I moved onto about 1/3 pasta and 2/3 veggies. I think there was a thread awhile back where people…

I'm an American not currently living in America and I have a tough time finding applesauce too. What I do now is just grate some apple and cook it in the microwave for a few minutes. :drinker: I don't add sugar to the applesauce, just to the final recipe. Edit: I am lazy and so I grate my apples using a food processor. If…

Nobody has mentioned couscous. Most varieties are whole grains, and it cooks up very fast. It can be savory (vegetables and chicken) or sweet (cinnamon, raisins, honey, butter) depending on your mood. Beans. I prefer to cook them myself rather than canned, but when I was a student I nearly always had the canned. Add some…

I think everyone who is going on about how creepy this is is taking it waaaaaaay too seriously. It sounds to me like just a bit of silly fun. Her husband is giving her, what, $24 or $30? Depending upon their income that is not money either of them would miss. Its an entree and a drink a restaurant for one person, or a few…

Congratulations! I'm due in the beginning of September, so it may be late August. My DH is paranoid about me exercising too much to. I'm very into running, but will probably switch to swimming/pilates/elliptical soon to keep him happy. ;)

I was feeling so awful two days I took yesterday off from work. I called my doctor and he said to try an extra Bcomplex vitamin. I'm taking 50mg of B6 (along with some other Bvitamins) in the morning and at night, and I feel much better! I'm so glad! I was put on Zofran with my daughter and it didn't really help at all.…

Sometimes the answer is cheese. Or potato chips with french onion dip. Or pita chips with hummus or moutabel. But usually the answer is ice cream. ;)

I'm pregnant with baby #2. I have a 2.5 year old as well. I wanted to lose another 15lbs before becoming pregnant, but didn't get it done. I lost weight during my last pregnancy from morning sickness, but I haven't been sick. It is definetely not my preferred weight loss method. I'm only 6 weeks, so not concerned with…

We must think alike! I had a massive craving for baked potato soup the other day. But I wanted a variety of veggies so I could send it to school with my daughter the next day, and I like my soups to have a bit to chew on. I'm very big on meals in a pot. I did things a little different. 1 onion 1 handful leeks 2 celery…

Marinade steak in nandos sauce. Thinly slice onions, an array of colored bell peppers (yellow, red, green), tomatoes, corn, whatever. Lightly cook them (or more, personally I don't like my veggies too cooked), take out, and while the pan is still hot add the steak minus any sauce. I generally cut mine in thick strips…

I put my post up earlier without having read the previous responses. People feel very strongly about this! I personally like my alternative, but I put a lot of sauce, cheese, and/or meatballs.

Julienne zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, and even squash if you wish. My husband doesn't like too much replacement either, so I keep them separate. One bowl of regular spaghetti, one bowl of julienned veggies, and keep the sauce separate. Then when its dinner time mix together your spaghetti, veggies, and sauce, and…

I never had any intentions of harping on her about her weight. The idea was giving her the tools to manage her own weight when she gets to the stage where she is more in control of her food and habits. All in all I'm not a big fan of 'making' my kid do anything in terms of lifestyle choices. I can't 'make' her choose a…

That sandwich maker looks awesome! I could eat breakfast sandwiches all day, everyday!

Its good to know that everyone thinks if I lead by example my little one will follow along. Right now she's 2 and wants to do everything I do. She sees me going out for a run she wants to go out for a run too. She likes to help me 'cook' now and can name many spices by smell. Mostly I just try to keep a healthy lifestyle…

Its nice to meet another mom who doesn't make her kids separate meals. Most of the moms I know do that, and sometimes I get the impression they think I am a bit of a slacker for not doing the same. We also eat all of our meals at the table, and generally pretty healthy. My daughter used to be a bit picky, but cutting down…

I'm not sure if you mean the american kind with ham or the turkish kind, but this is almost how I make mine. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/turkish-red-lentil-soup I make several changes to this. Mostly I add a LOT more vegetables. I add chopped zucchini, carrots, red and green bell peppers, celery, and leeks. I…

Ugh I just had a response typed out and I lost it. I'll sum it up here. I'm not sure I understand. Can't you just make a big salad and eat small portions of the other foods? You could use a colander to rinse your veggies all at once and then put them on the counter. As long as you shake it around a bit over the sink your…

I like to prep food on the weekend when I'm on my game. I take meat, portion it, and put it in good quality freezer bags. I also cut up veggies, mainly using a food processor. I prefer to sautee my onions, but I know some people who cook with them raw. So in a single bag I will have sauteed onions, peppers, carrots, and…

I think it depends on what you're used to. People tend to like a certain range of tastes. Fat is a flavor like any other. If you're used to eating fatty foods that's what you crave. Personally, I like fatty foods and 'healthy' foods. Sure I like fruits, veggies, whole grains, but I also like pizza and ice cream.

My 2 year old knows when I am leaving or coming back from my run because of how I am dressed. She asks to go 'run' too. She can run nearly continuously (run, walk, play, but mostly run) for about 20 minutes. When she first started I would walk at a slightly elevated pace to keep up with her. Now I'm actually speed walking…