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Italian Turkey Meatballs
Italian Turkey Meatballs 1 lb lean ground turkey 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation: 1. Mix all the ingredients together and shape into 30 meatballs. 2. Lightly spray a…
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gotta do this & I need your help
So I was a active MFP person a few months ago and seems I got OCD about it and my hubby got sick of me counting every thing I put in my mouth and my kids were getting the same way. ( they are only 11 & 9) But Im going to do this. for the right reasons & for the sake of finding a good job!! I find it sad that the franchise…
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ZEST up dinner w/ flavors from around the World
Here are a few of my favorite spins on dressing up proteins ( chicken, pork, lamb, and some fish) MEXICAN- rub the meat with toasted cumin, oregano, minced garlic, and hot or mild chiles( finely chopped) You can roast or broil in oven or tinfoil packet it and put on the grill . Add a little fresh salsa & salad with it…
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anyone in Atlanta South side
looking for a walking, jogging,running, partner ( male or female) who can meet with me a few times during the 7 day week to push each other to lose this weight. I need that push right now.. Im wanting to fall off the wagon and its killing me.. I need this I lost 140 pounds after gastric bypass and then over 6 yrs I gained…
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if you could get THE AWESOME COOKIE....
IF YOU COULD ORDER... YUMMY, SWEET, TASTY, LOW CALORIE, LOW CARB, LOW FAT, HIGH PROTEIN COOKIES, CAKE AND CUPCAKES WOULD YOU?? AS A CHEF I HAVE SPENT THE LAST 3 WEEKS LOOKING ON RECIPES OF MAKING WHAT USE TO OVER EAT ON INTO HEALTHY BUT STILL SUPER TASTY TREATS. IF YOU COULD ORDER THEM SAY ONLINE FOR A NICE SHIPPING &…
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Protein Snicker Doodles.. yummy
Ok So I decided to play with my vanilla whey protein powder today and since I have a huge catering order tomorrow I made these: ( of course when I bake I dont sub anything out, but you could to make them more healthy to your needs but I cant promise they would bake the same or taste the same) 1 stick soft unsalted butter…
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So glad to have my SODIUM
Ok so I know we all fuss about oh going over on sodium is bad and how it makes us hold onto water. I PERSONALLY am so thankful for every damn pinch of sodium in my body right now... Here's why: My mother in law was put in the Hospital 2 weeks ago and they could not figure out what was wrong with her( she lives in a small…
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Need LOW CARB ideas
So for the last 3 weeks I have not lost any weight and I went thru my reports and noticed I take in alot of carbs. Avg 160g a day Im thinking I need to reduce this. My calorie allowance is 1220 and Im always under and my net calories is around 800. Which is ok for me as I am a gastric bypass post-op. * There are some…
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this just isnt working for me :(
while I have enjoyed meeting friends on here and learning about tracking calories and seeing all the success stories of everyone who is losing so much weight I am just thinking this is not the program for me & I really just dont know what is at this point. Being I am not like most on here ( I had gastric bypass in 05- lost…
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Do you fast??
Do you fast and if so what is your routine for doing this.
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Mediterranean Roast
I made this last night. Hubby says it could use some spice to it. So some paprika or cumin could go well with it 12 oz chicken breast- skinless 12-14 oz baking potato 1 eggplant 2 bell peppers ( any color) 1 red onion ( large , enough for 1 cup) 2 tbsp EVOO 2 tbsp light balsamic vinegar 1/2 tbsp fresh basil ( chopped) 1…
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Homemade- Crusty Boule(European Bread)
This recipe is on a restaurant scale size making about 4 lbs of dough.. but you can turn it into many things and put it in the fridge for two weeks and us as needed. Im making some loafs tomorrow and sharing with family. To make the dough::: 3 1/2 c lukewarm water 4 tbsp active dry yeast 4 tsp course salt 7 1/4 c (2 lb, 4…
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Does anyone use the Womens Sportline Duo 1025
hey all I bought a sportline duo 1025 today but it has a sticker on it that IF I open it I cant return it and it didnt even hit me till I got home that what IF the chest strap doesnt fit.... So does anyone else have this product that can tell me the size that strap goes up to. My chest is about a 42DD, so I need room to…
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Better batter pancakes & strawberry sauce.YUM
try these I love pancakes and crepes but the carb and fat can be over board When I worked in a fine dining restaurant back at the start of my Chef career , we did a Sunday brunch for the wealthy ppl of a Country Club , SO we made these: The batter: 1 1/3 c AP flour ( u could use a better flour) 2/3 c oat bran 2 tsp baking…
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BOOST- Need the vitamins & protein but not the sugar
I love my 8oz of BOOST high protein each morning but as soon as I drink it I am over my sugar for the WHOLE day. This is something my Dr friend told me to drink since I need to get in all those vitamins and protein. I know I am not at risk for diabetes but I would like to watch my sugar intake better than overing it on one…
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I drink too much water, SO what else can I drink
I seem to just be a drinker. I drink 10-15 bottles of water a day. ( 16oz ones) and I know there is such a thing is overdose on water. So, what else can I drink. I treat myself with 8oz of sprite each day and a 8oz boost protein each morning. * I DONT like coffee, I do not do caffeine anymore, and I could use a drink with…
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Low SODIUM Bechamel Sauce (homemade)
Homemade Bechamel ( low calorie/low sodium) White Sauce I kept all ingredients to generic brands since not everyone has the same G stores as I do: 1 tbsp unsalted butter ( you can sub for a healthier butter) 1 1/4 cups skim milk 3/4 cups low sodium parmesan cheese ( Kraft or Organic Valley makes this) Dash of Nutmeg Dash…
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Low Cal Creamy Balsamic Dressing
This is a fellow chef's recipe.. I have many of them in my family , part of the joy of growing up in a restaurant and the whole family running it So, Im starting to get recipes from them too so we can all cook more healthy meals. This would be good on salad for make it to drizzle over chicken and add in some sliced oranges…
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HIIT
I have my on HIIT routine I do with adding in my elliptical . How do I enter a burn from HIIT??
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homemade Trail Mix ( 100 cal snack)
1/2 oz whole shelled (unpeeled) almonds 1/4 oz unsalted dry-roasted peanuts 1/4 oz) dried cranberries 1 tbsp chopped pitted dates 1 1/2 tsp chocolate chips I love trail mix and just started making my own vs buying it in those packs at the store Buying all these items I can make double the little bags for myself and the…
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Homemade Crockpot Red Sauce (Spaghetti sauce)
I like using a more smooth red sauce when making spaghetti or small pasta dishes. I like to let this simmer in the crockpot for a few hours. Then I jar it and share with friends or just put it in the fridge. I have put in zip lock bags and put in the freezer , then just thaw it out when needed. 2 tbsp EVOO 1/2 c chopped…
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ladies , how do I lose it??
Ok So since I can remember maybe all the way back to being like 8 yrs old. I have had this little fat pudgy under my right arm where the Bra goes. Its like a fat roll that even when I lost 140 pounds was still there. Oh course now that I have gained some weight again it is bigger, making me so uncomfortable to wear a shirt…
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Want a chocolate fix and not feel bad doing it..TRY THIS
Butterflied Prawns in Hot Chocolate Sauce Serves 4 8 Large Prawns ( shrimp) in the shell 1 tbsp AP flour 1 tbsp dry sherry juice from a lg orange 1 1/2 oz of bittersweet chocolate ( chopped up good) 2 tbsp EVOO 2 garlic cloves piece of ginger root ( finely chopped up, you may be able to buy this already cut up) small dried…
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Meatloaf without the Guilt.
This meatloaaf has less than half the fat and a third of the calories that our classic comfort meatloaf has. * the secret is using 93% lean beef, replacing 8 oz of beef with veggies , adding oats and only using egg whites 1lb ground beef ( 93-95% lean 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup shred carrots 1 cup shred zucchini 3/4 cup…
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Fresh Chopped Veggie Salad ( great side dish)
I love making this in the summer time for picnics and BBQ's. The hubby likes to put this over grilled chicken serves 6 1 red pepper 1 green pepper 1 yellow pepper 1 carrot 1 cucumber 6 tomato 3 garlic cloves ( chopped) or get the already chopped or minced 3 spring onions or as most know it as scallions some fresh cilantro…
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any other gastric bypass ppl here. looking for support
I had gastric bypass in 2005 and lost 140 pounds but have gained 40 of it back. this time I am going to keep it off and lose a little more! However, Im looking for support from other gastric bypass peeps b/c you too know what it is like to try and eat all these calories knowing some days are hard and some are not. You know…
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cant even believe Im going to post this issue
ok this took some nerve for me to post b/c I was raised we dont talk about such an issue to strangers unless it is a Dr. In which I dont have insurance right now too see my Dr ( due to hubby lay off) which suxs. I started my workout and food plan back on 2/9/11. I started at 226 pounds. *I have had my stomach stapled so I…
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Oven fried Chicken- same great crunch Way less fat
1 c AP flour ( at times I sub this out for a bag of crushed up goldfish and ritz crackers) 2 packets of italian dressing mix ( or you can use italian seasoning ) 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt ( you only need this b/c it is what helps the juices to stay in chicken) 1 tsp basil 1 tsp orgenao 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp curry…
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*Garden turkey burgers*
1 cup old fashion oats 3/4 c. chopped onions 3/4 c. finely chopped sweet red or green pepper 1/2 c. shredded zucchini 1/4 c. ketchup 2 garlic gloves, minced ( or u can just use minced from the jar) 1/4 tsp salt ( I have made them w/o if u r watching sodium) 1 pound ground turkey 6 whole wheat hamburger buns , split and…
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chol vs sodium.. which do you watch?
ok so I find myself changing the chol and sodium in and out each day since we dont have enough room to watch both each day. I figure with me getting older I should watch the Chol more, but then I see sooo many post about sodium I currently watch cal, fat,carb,pro,fiber and do check my iron intake every week and view back…
