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Getting in the habit of throwing away food
My biggest NSV lately has been throwing away food or leaving food on the plate at the restaurant. Perfectly healthy food, i.e. the last 4 baked chips in a snack bag, the last bites of the ceasar side salad, half a small wendys chili. Stopping eating when i am no longer hungry and before a feeling of fullness occurs. i…
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Going to plastic surgeon for consult thurs
I have said I wouldn' t do the surgery because I am allergic to pain meds and I hear that it is extremely painful but I never really thought the excess skin would be so problematic. I have zipped my belly at least 5 times in the last month. I get heat rash under the panus because of the way my pants fit. I obviously can't…
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Tasty protein rich dip
4 tbsp red pepper hummus 1/4 cup part skim ricotta 1/4 cup nonfat greek yogurt 1 small diced tomato 1 diced celery rib 230 calories 14 G protein for the whole batch. I usually eat half with some 90 calorie quinoa crisps
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New lifestyle rules
After going nuts one morning trying to track down a sports bra this week I reorganized my clothing in my wardrobe. I have never owned much clothing because it was so hard to find anything that fit, looked good and was sturdy. Not a problem anymore. I did come across 3 blouses size large and 3 pair of XL undies and a pair…
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Protein rich cream dip
4 tbsp roasted red pepper hummus 1/4 c part skim ricotta 1/4 c fat free greek yogurt 1 small tomato diced 1 rib celery finely diced 230 calories 14 G protein. I eat it with Simple 7 quinoa crisps for a total of 360 cals and 22 g of protein
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Cheesy protein boost
We are always looking for ways to boost our protein and I have taken a page from the wt lifters and added part skim ricotta to my grocery list. Many things I eat can have a 1/4 cup of this added. I have put this in tuna/chicken salad, stirred it in to scrambled eggs with cheddar and have dumped it on beef stew. If you put…
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Learning to grieve....not medicate with food
This has been a tough task for me but I have to tell you it is worth it. Losing 2 immediate family members in 2 years (Military aviation crash and industrial accident) likely would have caused me to eat myself into an early grave if I had not finally chosen to open myself to the emotional pain of grief. Here is some…
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New NSV
I can bend over and touch the floor without bending my knees! Gonna try yoga next week. Love the circuit boxing, bought my own gloves. Spinning has been fun. I think the secret for me and exercise is constant variety and a group setting.
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Going to support group. :)
Last night was another fabulous support group. 2 of us brought bags of clothes we no longer fit in to share around. The surgery center donated 2 boxes of the new Carmel crunch health wise bariatric bars. I can honestly say these might be a game changer. They taste 95% just like a candy bar. They are filled with real…
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2 great lists for Newbies
Here are 2 high protein food lists that I use as my dietary base. I take the store sales flyer and see what matches my list of top protein foods. Then I go to Yummly,Epicurious, Allrecipes and Food network to choose 4 star rated recipes to develop and tweak. If you find the term winged beans confusing that just means any…
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ExploreAsia mung bean fettuccine is good
Downright tasty in my opinion. I did salt the water tho, that was not in the instructions. Have to thank Espressocycle for the recommend. $4.99 at Whole Foods but the packet really serves 6-8 when you eat as little as we do. I whipped up a quick Alfredo sauce and topped with crumbled bacon. Super yum and loaded with…
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Sweet spicy pot roast
3-4 lb beef bottom or top round roast 1 can crushed pineapple 1/2can diet root beer 1/2 c louisianna hot wing sauce 5 clove garlic chopped 1/2 med onion coarsely chopped 1/4 coarsley chunked kabocha squash 1 parsnip inch chunks 2 coarsley chopped celery ribs 3 carrots inch chunks 4 quartered red radish Dump all in slow…
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The hair has returned
Not only has my hair quit falling out it is returning in full force...everywhere! I haven't shaved my legs for years, there was nothing to shave. Of course this tells you how bad my vascular damage was. I looked down in body sculpting class and boy were my legs hairy! This is all new. Oh well, at least it is easy to shave…
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Body fat percentage
I am down to 28.3. Anyone out there achieved 25. That is my next big goal. I am doing 3 dance classes a wk and 2 body sculpt classes
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Beware-tough love
Many of you may have seen this post on Eggface. But just in case I want to pass it along. I read this when the Enemy whispers in my ear that it's no big deal to have a little of my trigger foods or skip my vitamins today. I have it posted to my homepage. THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL!!! By: Leilani Gibbs That's the…
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Old fave you find revolting now?
Someone got on the elevator with pizza yesterday. I used to really love pizza. I rapidly began to notice that I found the scent nauseating and that it made me feel anxious. I have not been in close proximity to pizza for nearly a year. I think possibly because pizza was an old favorite comfort food that I medicated with it…
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Kabocha squash chips
Since I don't eat potato any more (major Kryptonite for me) I am always looking for something to replace that potato chip crunch. Kabocha squash chips have really been a hit this week end. The rind of a kabocha is edible so you just split , scoop out the seeds and slice thinly on a mandolin. I like a fairly small kabocha…
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If you were looking for a crispy hash brown substitution
These are awesome! You can eat them as a veggie burger or as a crunchy side. http://www.cherylstyle.com/showcase/healthy-kale-quinoa-patties-recipe/?gclid=CKaO_tmH7L8CFVQV7AodiQUAXg I added a tad more egg ( I use egg beaters) and Parmesan to make a tighter patty I also chopped my kale more fine.. If it holds together when…
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100 lbs lost and loving my tiger stripes.
Finally hit my mini goal this morning. 100 lbs lost. TMI alert! Posted a new body pic to profile. I want documentation these days, lol! I took a lot of photos to finally get one where you can see my excess skin on upper arm abdomen and thighs. We always try to describe excess skin but photos help more. Now for some of you…
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Are you measuring food accurately?!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/602592-what-do-you-use-when-weighing-food-ounces-or-grams Here is a link that I have copied to my iPad home page to help me prep food. If you are experiencing long stalls you are likely way off on your food measurement. A few bad measurements a day and Whammo you over ate by 300-400…
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Easy herb dip from stuff you have in pantry
1 cup Greek yogurt 1 cup whipped cream cheese 1 tsp Greek seasoning 1 tbsp dried chives 1 tsp dried parsley Blend and chill tho I used mine immediately. 2 tbsp, 40 cal, 2g protein I dipped my fried eggplant in it but it is thick enough for a wrap or sandwich spread
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Korean mung bean pancake recipe
Fabulous low GI mung bean savory pancakes. I made mine plain without veggies just garlic. This recipe yielded about 13 4" savory pancakes with a crispy crust. At about 50-70 calories each depending how much oil you use and 5g of protein each. Mung beans have a super glycemic index of 25 and are loaded with fiber. They are…
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Very helpful glycemic index list link
I have bookmarked this page as a quick reference when I am planning my meals. I have found it very helpful. http://weightdestiny.com/glycemic-index-of-food/
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Low glycemic load replacement for mashed potato
Val dal or split cutlass beans available at most Indian markets have a texture very similar to mashed potato but with a low glycemic load 35-40 compared to potato which is 95. You can soak them overnight and pressure cook them with 1/2 tsp of salt and tsp of oil to reduce foaming. I cook mine for 4 min on med when pressure…
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Really good quinoa chocolate chip cookies
My favorite quinoa cookie so far. I subbed in egg beaters for the eggs and Splenda for the white sugar. I left in the light brown sugar. This made the cookies about 84 cals a piece. I used a tbsp cookie scoop to measure the dough http://www.momtastic.com/food/113216-best-gluten-free-chocolate-chip-cookies/
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Yummy amaranth tea biscuits
Makes 31 1 1/2" tea biscuits http://www.lovefoodeat.com/cardamom-amaranth-cookie-vegan-gluten-free/ About 40 cals each nice and crunchy
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Easier, faster oat idli recipe
Take a 200g box of Gits rice idli mix. Measure out 100g and put in bowl. Add 100g of oat flour along with 1/4 tsp baking powder, a pinch of citric acid and 320 ml of water. Mix and put into idli moulds. notice I did not add oil saving an additional 124 calories. I use a microwave idli steamer on high for 5 min. Makes 16…
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New NSV
So I was rubbing the back of my neck and shoulders and felt all these lumps. Vertebrae!!! Yes, turns out I do have a spinal column. This helps to offset the deplorable state of my boobs :)
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Old El Paso chipotle chicken
I am always looking for something convenient for the crock pot. Saw some Old El Paso chipotle Mexican cooking sauce at Big Lots. Sodium wasn't too bad so I gave it a shot and my dish turned out great. 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs I diced mine but you can leave whole 1 tsp of any whole grain steak seasoning 1…
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Need your favorite hominy recipes
I have replaced potatoes in my lifestyle with hominy. The lower glycemic load and 50% lower calories help me maintain my weight more easily. Not to mention potatoes are one of my worst trigger foods. Please share your favorite family recipes. The only dish I currently make with hominy is Posole.
