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Weight and goals
I weigh less now than I have in 5 plus years.I have lost 64 pounds now total and my goal is to be down another 22 by jan.
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grams to cup ratio
Divide the amount of grams by 229.92. The answer is the equivalent amount in cups, since there are 229.92 grams in a cup. 2 Use a conversion calculator. A variety of websites offer conversion calculator services that allow you to make the conversion. Enter the amount of grams you have and change the units to "grams." Then,…
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exercise
find an exercise you enjoy so it doesn't feel like work.I like dancing it is fun and it burns a lot of calories.I also enjoying gardening and swimming so I do those.What is your favorite way to burn calories?
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fresh salad and food planning
as most of you have noticed that look at my journal i eat a lot of salads at dinner.It is because I have a lot of lettuce from my garden and I am usually my hungriest between 2 pm and 8 pm so I plan to eat more then So I'll eat my salad at like 2 or 3 when I get stressed about dinner and need to start cooking .Then I have…
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stir fry kit meals
I have been buying those chicken and shrimp stir fry meal kits from aldi and adding 1 bag of the frozen steamable broccoli to it.I divide it 4 ways and that is a good sized meal for my family and they love it and it is low in calories even the fried rice kind and you get 2 cups of food that way .Keeps me full and it is a…
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Fast veggie stir fry Under 10 minutes
I do this for a quick meal 1 bag frozen stir fry veggie blend 1 bag Uncle ben's brown rice (the kind you can microwave ) sauce just enough oyster sauce to coat can add grated ginger red pepper,garlic and a little brown sugar if you wish or some orange marmalade for orange flavored In a wok stir fry the frozen veggies in 3…
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ginger sesame chicken
2 tbsp fresh grated ginger 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes(optional) 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp corn starch 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp sesame seeds 1/2 tsp sesame oil in bowl combine sauce listed above cut up 1 pound chicken breast in very thin strip helps to freeze for 30 before 1/2 pound snow peas cleaned 4 large…
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grilled sweet and spicy lamb chops
glaze 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground ginger I use fresh grated 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp dried tarragon (i used 1 tbsp fresh I sliced thin) mix glaze and rub it on 4 lamb chops cover and refrigerate 1 hour preheat grill to high brush grill with oil generously cook chops 5 minutes on…
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green beans and shrooms
1 pound button mushrooms sliced thin 1 pound green beans cleaned 1 small onion diced fine 1 tbsp minced garlic a pinch of salt a pinch of pepper a squeeze of lemon juice brown the mushrooms in 1 tbsp butter till golden,add the onion and cook for 3 minutes,add the beans and enough water to cover boil for 10 to 15 minutes…
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my pasta and veggie LOW cal big portion
this is 274 calories for 1 and 1/4 cup serving 1 large carrot diced fine 2 stalks of celery diced fine 1 large onion diced fine 2 zucchini or yellow squash or a combo diced fine 1 can petite diced tomatoes 1 jar ragu chunky garden 1 pack button mushrooms sliced 1 pound hamburger browned throw all this in the crockpot with…
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Pickled peppers
pickling liquid 1/2 cup stevia 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1tsp celery seed pinch of pepper 1/4 tsp sea salt about 2 cups of sliced peppers,I used pablano,pimento,a nd italian roasters from my garden boil liquid pour over peppers.Especially good to snack on or sammies
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Grilled Brussels sprouts
I use one of those grill trays with the holes or a basket 2 pounds of Brussel Sprouts cleaned 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper coat brussel sprouts in oil and seasonings place in basket or on tray and grill over heat turning often till golden and slightly charred from the grill Delicious
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stuffed zucchini
3 small zucchini halved long ways and seeds scooped out ends removed 1 can diced tomatoes 1/4 fresh basil torn or sliced fine 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup real parm(save half for the top) 1 portbella cap diced fine and cooked mix filling and stuff in zucchini top with remaining cheese bake or grill till tender bake at 350…
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homemade bug repellents for the garden
Garlic spray is an effective homemade solution for aphids, cabbage worms, June bugs, leafhoppers, mites, squash bugs and whiteflies. Garlic contains naturally occurring sulfur, which prevents fungus and acts as an antibacterial agent. To make the spray, mix 3 oz. of minced garlic and 1 oz. mineral oil. Strain the mixture…
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flower and garden related tip
idk if anyone else is having this issue but from all the rains my roses are mildewing .To get rid of if you mix 1 and half 1/2 tbsp of baking soda with 1 gallon of water ,1 tbsp dish soap, and 1tbsp apple cider vinegar,Make sure you add them in the order listed mix well and apply 3 to 4 times a week till clear
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protien shakes and water
I am trying the atkins protein shakes and trying to stay under a certain amount of calories.I was just wandering if anyone else tries them and what their favorite flavors are?I have tried the mocha latte one and it reminds me of my favorite coffee drink that being said I think it has the after protein taste.LOL
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grilled stone fruit cobbler style
half fruit and remove pit can be apricots,plums, nectarines,peaches grill over hot coals till grill marks form bast with 2 tbsp raw honey mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon tastes like cobbler
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green chillie beans
1 can diced green chillies 1 can black,pinto,kidney or cannelli beans mash beans with a fork and add 1/4 tsp cumin a pinch of salt and pepper and add 1 can of diced green chillies.heat till hot and thickened.
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old fashioned style green beans
1 tsp ham flavored base 2 cups water 1 tbsp minced onion or dried flakes 1 pound of green beans cleaned boil until tender about 20 minutes to 30 minutes depending on variety seriously tasty .reminds me of grandma's witht he bacon or ham in them
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plantain dessert
slice 1 plantain in 1/4 inch slices pan fry in pam and 1 tsp of butter over medium high till golden on both sides remove from pan add 1/4 cup stevia and 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup kessler(can admit and use just water if you want) cook over medium heat till dissolved and add 1 tsp cinnamon add 1 tsp…
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low cal egg plant parm
1 pound eggplant peeled and salted and let sit to remove water on towels for 20 minutes(this removes bitterness) cut 1/2 inch slices should be around 8 to 9 spray baking dish with pam bake at 400 layer eggplant in the bottom top with super thin sliced ****ake mushrooms remove stems and cut in thin strip top with 1/2 jar…
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canary melon
it is a bright yellow melon sometimes called a golden melon,canary melon, or santa claus melon.I got it at my farm's market.Have you ever tried it?It tatses like canteloupe,pineapple, and watermelon togteher and it super sweet and juicy .YUM!
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Vanilla frosty
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 12 ice cubes 1 tsp vanilla 2 packets of splenda blend till smooth 45 calories for all
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chick cordon bleu
chicken breast pounded thin 2 slices of lean ham per chicken 1 slice swiss cheese per chiken breast layer ham and cheese over chicken and roll tightly use toothpicks to hold it together in a roll grill till chicken is cooked thru ,can baste with a marinade for a different flavor,pineapple juice, or mango marinade is…
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Wendy's frosty at home(low cal)
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 tbsp chocolate syrup 10 to 12 ice cubes blend till smooth about 90 calories for all of it
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omelet
omelet 2 slices lean ham 1 ounce shredded cheese 1 tbsp canned mushrooms 1tbsp fine diced onion 1 tbsp fine diced pepper 2 eggs I cook the veggies and ham till tender I then set aside in a bowl ,I whip 2 eggs cook then in a non stick with pam .I add the veggies and ham when eggs are mostly cooked.I then top with cheese and…
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almond milk
this is something i just discovered.I started drinking after I started having lots of tummy issues .For some reason fresh milk is causing me lots of digestive issues .It is fine cooked like in potatoes or soup.Just not fresh.I am not sure why.LOL I really like it it.Anyone else drink it?
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easy roast
I love beef roast so I started marinading it in Lawry's Santa Fe ,or Tuscan dried tomato marinade.Less calories and just as tasty! yum I cook mine on high 4 to 5 hours or low all day :)
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recipe help
I am looking for recipes for strawberries can anyone point me to a good one please?My garden has producing so many
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bourbon street chicken repost from fb
Bourbon Street Chicken 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 teaspoon ginger 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup apple juice 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup soy sauce…
