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Zucchini Ribbons & Mushrooms
If you have a garden like I do and have an over abundance of zucchini this time of year, or if you just love zucchini, here is one for you. The best part is really no exact measuring, make as much or little as you want. Wash the zucchini and cut off the ends Using a vegetable peeler, peel the length of the zucchini making…
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Looking for Friends in this Group
I have just made the decision to proceed with bariatric surgery after much consternation. I met with a couple of my doctors yesterday including my PCP and discussed my decision. My PCP has brought it up to me a few times in the past few years. I had not wanted to even entertain her suggestions previously as I thought I…
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Did anyone happen to see Katie Couric's new show today?
I must say I tuned in "just to see" what it was going to be like. Why oh why did they chose Jessica Simpson as the first guest??? I was hoping for something a little more substantive, not some bottle blond divorcee who happened to get knocked up and is having issues losing her baby weight....REALLY??? I don't think this…
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How did your spouse react to your WLS decision?
So you might recall I was very nervous about telling my husband about my decision about gastric bypass surgery. I was pretty nervous about it because in the past he has been adamant about me never having "that"!! I knew it would be a difficult conversation. Oh....I was right. HIs first reaction was "absolutely NOT!"…
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Hypnosis to assist with weight loss??
Has anyone tried this? I am not saying hypnosis in lieu of eating good healthy food, but to be an adjunct to weight loss. I have a friend who went to 3 sessions and has been able to successfully lose 45 lbs when all else had failed for her. Any success or failure stories to share?
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George Stella's Anaheim Shrimp Scampi
George Stella was on Dr Oz today and featured this recipe. I first made it when George Stella had a show on theFood Network called Low Carb and Loving It years ago. I have been making this for my family for years with a few tweeks of course. He uses arugula as a garnish, I actually add a couple of cups to the shrimp once…
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Bab's Cucumber Avocado Black Bean Salad
Getting lot's of questions about this one tonight. If you have an abundance of fresh veggies in your garden, as I do, this one is a keeper. It is a nice change from a typical "lettuce" salad. This recipe is so flexible, but here is the general concept. 1 large chopped garden tomato (or cherry tomatos cut in half) 3-4…
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Bab's Blueberry Muffins
Made these yummy Blueberry Muffins today. Lot's of healthified swaps, agave instead of sugar, a combination of whole wheat pastry flour, unbleached white flour and almond meal/flour (All Bob's Red Mill products), unsweetened almond milk instead of regular milk, coconut oil instead of butter.…
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Bab's Homemade Pumpkin Flax Granola (1/2 cup/serving)
Tired of store bought granola? I will agree there are some pretty healthy ones out there. I have been buying Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax granola at Costco for ages and I really like it but I just held up a bag of that to my homemade and there is absolutely no comparison! I like to put in what we like, control the sweet and…
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Do you eat the skin on your chicken???
Pardon me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. I am making chicken thighs on the grill for supper tonight. Decided to marinate them in some fresh lemon, fresh lime, lots of garlic, paprika, italian seasoning, and 1 tbsp of olive oil. So I whipped up the marinate and before I dumped it into the bag with the chicken I said,…
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So what is everyone making for Easter Dinner???
I have a local farm near me that raises their own pigs. They just slaughtered in February so I bought one of their hams. Can't wait to try it. Can't say as I have ever had ham that is going to be that fresh and is not loaded with salt. I am going to baste it with a peach/maple syrup combination. Should be tasty! Went to…
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Bab's Ham & Pea Soup
Sure is soup weather in my neck of the woods. Made a great ham and pea soup today. Not your traditional recipe however, this one has grated carrot and sweet potato in it. Ingredients- 1. 7 oz diced ham steak 2. 3 minced garlic cloves 3. 1/2 c chopped onion 4. 1/2 c grated carrot 5. 1 medium peeled and grated sweet potato…
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L-glutamine to reduce sugar cravings?
Does anyone use it for this purpose? Does it work? How much do you take a day
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My Employer is Promoting Using MFP !!!!
I am fortunate to work for an employer that has not only an on-site medical clinic but also has a nutritionist on site. I have a friend who decided to go to the nutritionist because she has decided to start a weight loss program. I had also considered making an appointment just to see if she could tell me something…
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Raspberry Ketones...so says Dr Oz
Was at my local health food store today and was talking to my girlfriend who owns it. Not here to promote or condemn the use of raspberry ketones, I will leave that up to the rest of you. I did want to share some info to those of you who are or are considering using them. There are a alot of fly by night companies trying…
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Bab's New England Seafood Chowder
This is a really easy chowder recipe that can easily be adapted to your liking by varying the types of seafood you use. You will see that I use canned evaporated milk as opposed to half and half or cream. This will eliminate the possibility of your chowder curdling. This makes about 10 servings. Ingredients: Unsalted…
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Bab's Blueberry Bran Muffins
I love baking with buttermilk. I know you probably think it is really fattening because the word BUTTER is in the name, but 1 cup of low fat buttermilk has only 98 calories and 2 grams of fat but somehow this wonderful elixer keeps baked goods nice and moist while also adding great flavor. So, this recipe is for using all…
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Need help from all you bakers out there......
I made some really yummy Blueberry Streusel Muffins today. I didn't have any regular milk so I used coconut milk, didn't change the flavor or consistency of them at all so I was glad for that. My problem is the streusel topping. I don't know why but every time I make something with a streusel topping it just falls off and…
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Florida Slimcado...have you tried one?
I blogged about this a few days ago but thought it worthy of mentioning it here. What is a Florida Slimcado you might ask... it is a new variety of avocado from Florida. It is about twice the slice of a California Haas avocado, has a brighter green skin....the best part is that it has 30% less fat than a haas avocado. I…
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Gastric by-Pass Surgery
I have a cousin who is having a gastric by-pass next week. I have very mixed feelings about this for many reasons. My cousin is seriously over weight and really does need to lose the weight. While I want to commend her for taking steps towards doing this, I don't think this is going to end up being the fix she is looking…
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Bab's Ginger Muffins
Heard a shout out today from MsLoves for a good ginger muffin. Just happen to have one....I love this recipe because it uses both fresh grated ginger and finely diced candied ginger. In fact, I think I will make some tomorrow! I like to make a double batch and freeze some for later. They freeze really well. Bab's Ginger…
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Bab's Thanksgiving Delights!
So I guess I will just continue to update this thread throughout the Thanksgiving holiday with all my delicious dishes. As all "foodies' probably know one of the places we love to visit is TJ MAXX (or whatever local discounter you have in your area) for some very fantastic finds on things that you do not want to pay full…
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A REAL Thanksgiving Turkey...w/pic
Gotcha!!! So as I was cooking my salmon for dinner out on the grill look what happened to appear from out of the woods. This lovely gaggle of turkeys, provided enough time to get a picture but not long enough to secure one for T-Day!!
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Anyone for a REAL Thanksgiving Turkey?
So as I was outside grilling my salmon for dinner this gaggle of turkeys happened to appear from the woods. Just in time for T-Day but they all got away too fast before I could secure one!!
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Bab's Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza
I like to make these as individual pizzas so everyone can have the toppings they enjoy. You can certainly make this as one large pizza. Ingredients: Personal Size Pizza 4 oz whole wheat pizza dough (I get mine a 1 lb ball from my local pizza shop and split into 4 pieces) 1 medium fresh tomato sliced thin 1 oz smoked…
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Bab's Orange Cranberry Nut Bread
A New England holiday favorite. Makes 1 loaf - 8 slices per loaf. A serving is one slice. Ingredients - 1. 1 large navel orange (zest and juice) 2. 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3. 1 c granulated sugar 4. 1 large egg 5. 1.5 c fresh raw cranberries 6. 2 c all purpose flour 7. 1/2 tsp salt 8. 1/2 tsp baking soda 9. 1/2 tsp baking…
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HELP - Menopause makes losing weight so much harder!
Ladies, are you experiencing the same? My weight loss has slowed dramatically, has yours? What have you been able to do to speed your losses up again? Any particular foods that help? My food journal is open so any tips you may have would be entirely welcomed! more calories??? less calories??? Should I change up my macro…
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PB2 ..thumbs up or thumbs down?
Was thinking of ordering some. What does everyone thinK? I absolutely love peanut butter so I am thinking this would work nicely. Can u make a bunch of it ahead and store it in jar? How is the chocolate one?
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Bab's Vegetarian Lasagna
Bab's Vegetarian Lasagna has been requested by some of my friends. Great vegetarian lasagna. You won't even miss the meat! This also freezes well, make ahead and then bake off whenever you like. This makes 6 generous servings, add a dinner salad and you are done! 1. 6 pieces of boiled lasagna noodles 2. 1 jar of your…
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