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my mantra when i am shopping
if i don't buy it i can't eat it! and i stay off the *carb* aisle. You know the one. |
recipes
thought I'd share this recipe that easygoingfemme shared with me since I was asking about Quinoa and how to make it.
Cooking greens with Tahini Dressing and Quinoa • 1 bunch cooking greens (kale, collards, chard, spinach, or beet greens) Sauce ingredients • ¾ c tahini (sesame paste) • 2 cloves garlic • 1 handful fresh cilantro • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce • Juice and zest of lemon • ¼ c water Quinoa • 2c dry quinoa • 4c water Steam your greens for just a couple of minutes, shock them by dousing them in cold water to stop the cooking process, and set them aside. Quinoa: Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh colander. Put 4c water and 2c quinoa in to a pot on the stovetop over medium high heat and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil and lower heat to simmer. Simmer about 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa has a sprout shooting out of it. You can also make life easier by cooking your quinoa in a rice cooker. Measure, pour, and walk away. It will shut off when done. Sauce: Put all sauce ingredients, just put ½ of the water for now into food processor or blender. Puree until creamy. Add more water slowly to obtain desired consistency. (Thickens in the fridge) . To serve: Put a scoop of quinoa on bottom of plate. Top that with greens and then pour on dressing. (good additions are steamed carrots, raw or steamed beets, parsnips, and other sweet vegetables) Also I noticed you mentioned mashed cauliflower dee. What texture is that like and what does it taste like? Do you add anthing to it for seasoning ? I heard it's good and an alternative to mash potatoes kind of. . Thanks in advance! |
I just ran across an interesting article:
Four Strategies that Build Lasting Motivation (and How to Use Them to Achieve Your Goals) The title is pretty self-explanitory. Specifically, it talks about the differences between internal vs. external motivations and how they work. Based on my own experiences, I found this to be true, and not just for weight loss. Keep up the great work everyone! :cheesy: |
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Since I have started treatment for the H pylori I was diagnosed with a month ago, I am finally starting to feel like my old self, and the weight is flying off! YAY!!!!!!
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Awesome. i google H pylori and wow, that must be horrible! ((((Hugs)))) At least you got a diagnosis, sometimes things go diagnosed for a LONG time (i hope yours was not a long time) and more damage takes place in the meanwhile. |
Day 3 without sugar/carbohydrates.
this is not so tough, i can do this. one of my clients told me that once she stopped eating junk food her arthritis symptoms decreased MAJORLY. That's what i'm looking for and also to shed these nasty 20 pounds that have plagued me for so long! |
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Go girl! You haz motivashunz. lol Awesome! You got this! |
Thank you! Keepin my eyez on the prize :2femme: i'm chewing lots of gum! Learning not to grab munchies and wait for dinner is a whole new plan. i am looking SO forward to feeling better without all the processed junk in my body. |
Weighed in today, week one.
A 4 pound loss ! :cheer: i wish it were more but i'll take it. One week of refined sugar and carbs eliminated under my belt. |
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dee that is great progress! Good for you! Please keep posting the things that are working for you because we can all benefit. On another note, I must have been lacking in iron because I bought dried seasoned Nori strips to snack on and have been blasting through them. Feels like my brain has been power boosted. Clearly was not getting enough dark green veggie nutrients. |
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Traveling, family emergencies, etc. have distracted me from my healthier living, to a point. I am happy to note some of my healthier eating habits have stuck. Yeah me!
Now to get back to the gym...... My honey and I don't do the family overeating Thanksgiving meal so I don't need to have a plan but I am wondering what your plan for controlling the day is. Be healthy! |
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With any meal that is loaded up with carbs that I want to limit I do just that. A small serving of lets say mashed potatoes, a healthy serving of turkey and a big serving of vegetables. Sometimes that requires that I make sure that a good green leafy vegetable is on the table. I am a firm believer in not denying ourselves a great meal, or the ritual that comes with a traditional meal. However, every day I am challenged to avoid the types of carbs that I crave as well as the butter that I crave along with them. So the habits that I have adopted may modify for a holiday but I get right back on track the next day. One thing that I do almost every day is make a good soup that is loaded with vegetables that I like, and they can be: bok choy, cabbage, collards, swiss chard, spinach. These vegetables are filling and help me to curb my craving for things that are not so good for me. Last night I made a really simple soup of chicken broth, bok choy, spinach, garlic (lots), ginger and cayenne. If I add a protein and skip rice or noodles then I am in the zone and burning fat instead of storing it. This is also something that I do if I am heading into a big meal where I know that I am going to find tons of food that are not the best choices for me. I will have some soup before I go and then my hunger is already cut back. Another trick is to drink hot green tea with a meal or a hot ginger brew. This curbs hunger and helps with healthy digestion. |
i love my Healthy Living class - i learn so much. Just finished my 3rd assignment, and each one i do, i learn a little more about myself! i love that i'm getting back on track. i lost 114 lbs since April 2011 - i've done great with maintaining. But, time to start working harder at it. These assignments relit that spark within. Healthy food relationships, recovery, ongoing weight loss - here i come! Went for an amazing walk today, the cool fall air felt wonderful. Stopped at a park to watch squirrels play, then found a place to meditate. Pure joy, the small things are! |
ok tomorrow is two weeks into my plan of very low carbs, no refined carbs.
i feel lighter, my clothes feel looser. Tomorrow i weigh in. i hope the scale reflects what i feel, even though i know sometimes it doesn't. fingers crossed! |
I've been so bad this past week. :( I'll need to get back on track.
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Just be good to yourself! Tomorrow is a new day. I am so over carbed right now so trust me, I am taking my own advice ;) |
I want to encourage all of you to keep going! It's important to never give up, even when you screw up. Every morning is a new day, a clean slate and a chance to be good to yourself and to your body!
I find that if I deny myself something I absolutely love, when I finally give into the craving (and doing so is inevitable for me) I over indulge to the point of gaining a few pounds. So, I've learned not to deny myself food I love. In doing so, I can stop with one reece's pnut butter cup, instead of two or three for three or four days lol! Also, I fell into a trap (for me) of high protein, low to no carbs. Sure, I lost weight for a bit, but then I also started noticing my energy levels waning, to the point of having to drag my sorry butt out of bed in the morning. Our bodies absolutely need carbs to function...for energy. My body needs extra protein and extra iron (things I lack drastically because of gastric bypass) so finding a happy middle ground of carbs and protein, has been a delicate dance, but one I'm becoming pretty good at! My energy levels are picking up again and my craving for raw meat (not kidding... though I don't indulge... but it is a prime sympton of extrememly low iron and protein, I am told) has been neutralized and while I still crave red meat, I crave it cooked lol! Anyway, as for the holidays... I always factor in "holiday calories" when I approach them, so I am not disappointed in myself and start a dangerous self defeating cycle. I accept that Thanksgiving and Christmas are going to bring lots of sweets into my life, so I don't ever set myself up by expecting to lose weight for that 6 weeks and I don't cry if I gain a few pounds. Come January, I quickly lose anything I gain and I can easily get right back on track. Again, I find that if I deny myself those treats, when I do cave in, I cave in badly. Better a piece or two of pumpkin pie occassionally, or a cookie or two.. than the whole damned pie and a dozen or so cookies...lol. You all keep up the good work and have a fantastic, healthy and delicious Holiday!! Happy Thanksgiving! Lissa |
I was wondering if anyone has a simple, low-calorie way of preparing shrimp? The small ones are quite cheap here and I can easily buy them.
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Holidays are tough, i,m gonna try extra hard to behave...or should i say not eat like its a holiday feast!
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Hi Healthies ♥ Today is day one of operation "off hiney".. Ridiculous how much more energetic i feel once i have gotten myself out there exercising.. And my eating has been on target too. my daughter & i just got home from a walk around the lake. We gabbled, took pictures and i really loved getting that time with her. And this is one foot in the right direction for getting back on track. i CAN do this! PS - lusciouskiwi i love shrimp in my salads, it's yummy! But i would love some healthy shrimp recipes as well if anyone has any. |
3 Chili Dusted Shrimp with Quick Corn Relish
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 4 1/2 ounces shrimp and about 3/4 cup corn mixture).
Calories: 342 Calories from fat: 25% Fat: 9.6g Saturated fat: 1.5g Monounsaturated fat: 4.8g Polyunsaturated fat: 2.2g Protein: 37.9g Carbohydrate: 28g Fiber: 3.7g Cholesterol: 259mg Iron: 5.3mg Sodium: 569mg Calcium: 114mg Ingredients 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 2 teaspoons bottled minced ginger 1 (10-ounce) package frozen whole-kernel corn 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 cup chopped green onions Preparation Combine 2 teaspoons sugar, chili powder, chile powders, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Add shrimp to spice mixture; toss well to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and corn to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds. Transfer corn mixture to a bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup green onions. Wipe pan with a paper towel. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until done, turning once. Serve with corn mixture. |
I got the above recipe from Cooking Light. I've had a similar dish that was really good, so that's why I chose that one to post.
However, if you go HERE you will find about 20 more quick and healthy shrimp recipes. There's even a dish with grits! Click on the name of the dish to link to the recipe. |
Thanks Gemme i love my shrimp! Shrimp n grits is delicous and very popular in Atlanta.
So i weighed in this morning... down 3.5 pounds 7.5 pound total!!! not bad for two weeks, i know it will slow down but very good during the two week detox induction! Hope you are all doing well and feeling inspired! |
mmm shrimp! what a great food. peeled and deviened. grilled with some seasoning is good with a side of brown rice or veggies.
I also like to take this shrimp cut it up with diced jalapenos and onions and add some V-8 plain or spicy and have a shrimp cocktail. The bad thing with this is I can eat it up with lots of chips... so maybe a low fat whole grain cracker instead? :) I stepped on the scale this morning. well my morning/afternoon and I've reached my 10 lbs lost goal that I made for myself a couple months ago for the end of this year. I know it has to do with all the working I've been doing and walking, moving about. I've been pretty active and eating ok. I still am not limiting what I eat, just checking the ingredients, calories and making better choices and remembering portions. we'll see if it stays that way through the holidays. I'll try hard! Tis the season to eat! All kinds of yummy delicious food is among us. There are recipes to cut out the calories and fat and sugar so check into that and also pace yourselves and remember portion control. Enjoy your Thanksgiving folks! |
Well I certainly have been away for a very long time. I have craved the support of this community that is for sure.
I have maintained my weight loss, and changed my body shape considerably. I have not lost any real weight for the last six months, but I have lost inches. I am back on track of counting my points for WW. I will head for a weigh in two weeks. I think I *need* to work up to it. :blink: I am having great success with maintaining my gym routine. Sometimes, if I am really devoted, I work out seven times a week. I do have to admit that I consider yoga a workout. Especially gay yoga... I swear that guy is interested in only kicking my ass. The class has changed from a small class to one of young bucks. I blame the young bucks for him kicking our asses. But :raspberry: I usually can kick their asses!!! Anyway, I intend to stick around more. :missing: is not how I want to be anymore!! |
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Congrats! i thought you looked great! i gained 10 pounds on our vacation to the states so i am trying to get rid of that, plus some! About 10-15 more to go! |
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Cutting Calories During Holiday Dining
There's also a good article about 20 ways to cut calories during the holidays on Livestrong.com somewhere but I can't find it now. :( |
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Today is day two, and woke up feeling ready to take on my busy day. Studying for Medical Terminology today, and i write the test later. So i am fitting in a work out this morning here at home. Elliptical - aiming for 20 mins. Treadmill - aiming for 20 mins. And then some sit-ups, squats & some lunges.. Yesterday i stayed completely ON track, balanced meals all portioned.. i had a few moments where i wanted to stress eat, but i didn't.. Having a day of complete abstinence, measured portions and a brisk workout feels great and set me up nicely to take on day two! i'm feeling good about it! Happy Hump Day Healthies! ♥ Thank you all for the awesome shrimp ideas & recipes. Love me some shrimp ..Yum. |
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I spent most of my life beating myself and trying to be good enough. Those days are fucking over. I notice that the happier I am, the more baggage I let go of the weight comes off and I feel lighter. |
It's very true, i know at the hardest time of my life is when i weighed the most.
it's always when i weighed the less. Emotional status does affect our weight issues tremendously. Letting go is always a good thing. i'm limited on activity right now but i try to do what i can. Even if it's doing doggie yard clean up or walking around to the barn and back. i feel like i gotta keep moving. this morning i had two VERY fresh eggs (like 15 min from the hen!) and one piece of breakfast sausage, topped with Goats Milk Cheese, i love it when it's melted and an amazing cup of Mountain Blend from the Keurig. Now for my vitamins! |
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Bottom line is my body is strong, when I work I often get slammed busy and have to keep up with guys who are linebacker types. We have to program our focus to work hard for 8-16 hours, lift things that most people would not touch, endure extreme temps high and low, and just get slammed. Everyone is expected to keep up just as an athlete is expected to keep up. So there it only makes sense to eat well and prepare for that type of a workout. Where I slack is when I am exhausted and crave carbs. Knowing this will be a lifelong challenge makes it easier on me mentally. Having fresh vegetables, nuts, dried fruit on hand to snack on takes the edge off if I see myself heading toward a bagel when I should really be eating a lean protein and some vegetables. Live and learn. |
Hello healthies! Hope ya'll survived Thanksgiving and enjoyed your meals!
I ate more than usual. :| And I said, "hey, Thanksgiving only comes once a year!" hehe. Thanks to our friends and all the food they provided. I ate a lot of veggies too! :) enjoy your weekend and leftovers everyone! I won't be stepping on the scale for awhile. heh. |
Well being on low carb plan i have to learn to like things like turkey, it's never been something i like, at all. But i had some today (we did Thanksgiving today) and some cauliflower with salad. i had ONE bite of Syr's delicious stuffing.. and skipped the pie.
So i survived it! i'm hoping to be down into the next 10 pound increment on Tuesday. |
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