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Low carb, low cal, no noodle "healthy" lasagna?
Hi everyone, I know it's been a while since I have posted. However, I have to share this excellent recipe for a "healthy" low cal and low carb lasagna with no lasagna noodles. Here it is: First, the sauce... 1 small, medium chopped onion 3 chopped cloves of fresh garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes 3…
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33.4 lbs Down, 22.6 To Go with Pics!
Ok, so here were my stats when I started this weight loss odyssey on February 2nd of this year: Height - 4' 7" Weight - 170 (or there abouts) BMI - 39.6 Measurements: Neck 15, waist 39, hips 47 When I started I was unemployed and worked out at least 3-4 times a week, and if I didn't work out, I walked. I have been watching…
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Bicycling
So is anyone excited for more spring like weather to start riding their bikes? I live in Modesto, one of the stops along the AMGEN bike tour in CA. Since I have started losing weight in Feb 2011, I have lost 45 lbs and for the last few months have begun to plateau. So I thought to myself, why not go and get myself…
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Lean Mean Green Soup
I got this recipe from a coworker and made some adjustments. 1 zucchini chopped 1 bunch of spinach chopped 3 red potatoes 2 bay leaves 2 celery stalks chopped 1 medium white onion chopped 1/4 tsp of basil pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tsp sea salt 3/4 cup dried split peas 4 cups vegetable broth 4 cups water…
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Taco Salad With Homemade Taco Sauce
I made a homemade Taco Salad for dinner tonight, which my family LOVED. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Here is what you need: 1 pkg Foster Farms Ground Turkey (the less fat the better, but I used the 93% fat free for dinner tonight) 1 6-8 oz can low sodium tomato sauce 1 regular tomato 1 jalapeno pepper 1 tsp each…
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Turkey Tacos with Homemade Taco Sauce
Here's what you need: 1 20 oz container of grounds turkey 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cilantro 1 tsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup low sodium/low fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped iceburg lettuce 15 Mission Small White Corn Tortillas In frying pan,…
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Game Meat and Fowl... Your Opinion
Okay, I am not sure there have been other topics on this, but I would like to know everyone's opinion on this. My family are big NRA advocates and hunting enthusiasts. Every year my father, brother-in-law, and sister all go deer, wild boar, pheasant, and elk hunting. I have tasted each and at charity dinners have had bear…
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Just some Nature Inspired reasons to get up and walk
I encourage others to post their own pictures of the great outdoors they took while walking. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* I recently have gone out on some walks on a trail near a river by my house. I took some amazing photographs and just had to share them with all of my fitness pal friends. I had to share…
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Chicken Stroganoff
Here's the recipe: You will need: 1 tablespoon e.v.o.o. (That's extra virgin olive oil to those non-Rachel Ray Fans) 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream ofChicken and Mushroom 1/2 cup non fat milk 8 Oz of Rozini Heart Healthy Whole Wheat Extra Wide…
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Ricotta Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
1 pkg of Ground Turkey preferably 97/3 fat free or 99% fat free 1 cup unsalted Swanson's cooking stock 4 tsp Italian Seasoning Small Container of Ricotta cheese 1 egg white 1 tbsp parmesan cheese *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Directions - 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. In mixing bowl put in turkey, egg white,…
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Support and Motivation? Here's some for you all
Today's society makes women feel that even at a size 6 they are too fat and need to be a size 0 no matter their bone structure or height. Hell even back in the Golden Age of Hollywood studios preferred their actresses to be certain sizes. One of the most iconic actresses of her day was subject to this... and this was…
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast.... using Deer Leg Roast
A couple months ago my dad went hunting and brought home about 50 - 100lbs of meat. Including leg roast. Yesterday I put the roast i nthe crockpot with the following ingrediants: 10 baby carrots cut in half 3 stalks diced celery 10 quartered baby red potatoes 1 pkg McCormick Slow Cooker Pot Roast Seasoning 3 cups water…
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NSV......But not about comments or clothing
Ok, so I have been steadily losing weight since February of this year. Because I do 75-90% of the cooking in the house, my parents have been eating healthier. And since I have been at this for so long, I ave slowly influencing them to eat and buy foods that are healthy, low cal, low carb and low sodium. I have also been on…
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Slow Cooker Venison Pot Roast
Anyone who eats healthy knows that eating fresh hunted game meat is even healthier than eating just chicken, turkey, and pork. That's because there is no hormones or additives in the meat. It's all natural. Here's my recipe for Venison (deer/elk/antelope/and the like) slow cooker pot roast, it makes 12 servings: 3 lbs of…
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New Recipe - Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast w/ Italian Seaso
Ok all, I know I just posted a lasagna recipe... but I came up with a new recipe this morning and am trying it tonight. Ingredients for 3 servings: 3 4oz. chicken breast filets 1 can diced tomatoes (low salt if possible) 1/8 c Precious Ricotta cheese 3 tsp italian seasoning mix Directions: 1 - Preheat oven to 425 F. While…
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Homemade Lasagna
Made a homemade lasagna tonight that wasn’t too bad as long as you pay attention to your calories and sodium for the earlier part of the day. I use Rozini Heart Healthy Lasagna noodles, Low sodium Precious brand Ricotta cheese, low sodium low fat mozzarella, ground Italian turkey sausage and Hunt’s Original pasta sauce.…
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Perfect Pork Chops
I know pork chops can be one of the things you can find it hard to figure out how to cook. You use shake & bake, pan fry, or bake it. Well, I was on All Recipes.com and found this delicious recipe. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking pan with foil (spray with cooking spray to avoid the food sticking). Then…
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Spaghetti and Ground Turkey Meatballs
Spaghetti and Ground Turkey Meatballs A great tasting low carb and low fat meatballs for spaghetti! This recipe is set for serving 4 people. There are 476 calories, 54 g carbs, 32 g fat, 38 g protein, 60 g cholesterol, and 474 sodium per serving. Granted, not THE lowest calorie, but it still is good on those days where you…
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BBQ Pulled Pork (with pic)
So I made BBQ Pulled Pork in my Crockpot today and it turned out delicious. Even if I used a pre-packaged seasoning mix… which would normally have a lot more sodium per serving than anyone realizes unless they are paying attention like we here on MFP do. Anyway I started making this meal and my family loves it! Along with…
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Mediterrenean Chicken
I found this recipe on a website for crockpot recipes. I am making it for dinner tonight and will tell everyone how it went. A variety of Mediterranean vegetables and seasonings adds flavor to these easy boneless chicken breasts. Serve this chicken with rice or angel hair pasta for a fabulous everyday meal. Yield: Serves 6…
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Yummy Stir Fry Recipe with Turkey Linguica
Ingredients: 1 pkg Silva's Turkey Linguica 1 pkg frozen vegetable stir fry 3 whole eggs 3 egg whites Directions: In one skillet, cook llinguica until fully cooked, add in stir fry vegetables and cook until vegetables are nice and tender. In a bowl scramble up the 3 whole eggs and 3 egg whites and cook in another pan. Once…
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OMG I can't believe it!
Ok, so here were my stats when I started this weight loss odyssey on February 2nd of this year: Height - 4' 7" Weight - 170 (or there abouts) BMI - 39.6 Measurements: Neck 15, waist 39, hips 47 Since I started I have worked out at least 3-4 times a week, and if I don't work out, I walk. I have been watching my calories and…
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Just think....
Ok, so I know people say that muscle and fat weight different. Truth is they don't. Muscle is just leaner and cleaner than fat..... First bit of evidence..... No think bout this... a bodybuilder who is 5'11" and weighs 210 versus someone who is non-athletic but is the same weight and height. They will look different. The…
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Today Show Segment
Just saw the Today Show segment where they interviewed a girl who had recreated a life size version of the "Barbie Doll" for Eating Disorder Awareness week to show just how UNREALISTIC Barbie's proportions are. 39 inch bust 18 inch waist 33 inch hips. Soooooo not good. The girl who built the doll said that she suffered…
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Parmesean Chicken Plus Sides
Ok everyone, I have a gerat low cal recipe for Parmesean Chicken plus sides. For one serving you'll need: 1 4 oz skinless chicken breast 1/3 c parmesean cheese 1/2 tsp each of rosemary, thyme and marjoram salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tbsp olive oil Now: 1. Preheat oven to 425, and prepare cookie sheet or pie tin. 2. In…
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Mini Pizzas
Ok everyone, I know Pizza can be considered VERY bad for you. However, I have here are recipe for a low calorie and totally delicious pizza alternative. You will need the following: 1 Thomas English Muffin (either regular or the Better Alternative) 1/8 c of Hunt Spaghetti Sauce 1/8 c of Kraft Non-Fat Shredded Mozzerella…
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Low Cal Nachos
For everyone who loves Nachos - 1 serving Tia Rosa Small White Corn Tortillas (cut into 8ths) 1/2 c reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese 2 tbsp La Victoria Cilantro Salsa Mild 1/4 small avacado 2 tbsp sliced black olives 1. Preheat oven to 425. On baking sheet place the pieces of tortillas. Cook tortillas for 10 min or…
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Julia Child's Bouef Bourguignon
I am a foodie.... I admit it! LOL. I love to cook and try recipes that appeal to me. I was flipping around the tv and landed n the Food Network which happened to be airing reruns of "The French Chef" with Julia Child. And wouldn't you know it, she was demonstrating how to prepare her standard boeuf bourguignon. So out of…
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My Weight Loss
I have only been using myfitness pal for 27 days, and most of them I was suffering from a cold. However, I was able to go on walks and have started back going to the gym. Anyway, I have lost 5 lbs in the last 27 days. I am hoping that number will increase as I have been walking and exercising more. :happy: :heart:
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Ughhhhhh.... weight lost calculators
I am having such a problem with these calculators. Why? Because of one thing.... my genetic disorder. You see, this disorder causes me to be shorter than average.... by a spectacular degree. I am 29 yrs old, and 4' 7" tall. I have been using mfp for the last month and have already lost 7 lbs. Not only that, but my body…
