Weight Loss Support Group Recipes

[Lady Jewel]

As discussed, this thread is for recipes for the Weight Loss Support Group, supporters and anyone looking for healthy recipes. The criteria for listing a recipe here is:

1) Low fat
2) Low carb
3) Low sugar
4) Low salt-Sodium

Also the portion size and nutritional and caloric value MUST be listed as many of us have high cholesterol and need to limit fats, have high blood pressure and have to limit sodium content, are diabetic and need to limit carbs and sugar intake, so please follow the guidelines.

[Dylan]

Awesome thread idea


Thank You,
Dylan...donning pom poms

[christie]

Low carb "dessert"

1/2 c ricotta
1 pkt Splenda
1 tsp vanilla
sprinkle of cinammon

Mix it all together in a small bowl. It does take the edge off the sweet cravings.

I've never bothered looking up all the nutritional information as it isnt pertinent to my dietary needs. I am sure that if someone is interested in this, finding the information that is vital to their own dietary needs is simple enough.

[Spirit Dancer]

Jewel thanks for starting this thread, and having the nutritional values will be most helpful.

[Lady Jewel]

Im going to reiterate the purpose of this thread. We have had a weight loss support group that has met weekly for five weeks. It has been a core group of people that are committed to weight loss and also supporting one another on that journey. These people have CHOSEN to join the group and collectively decide what we are going to do to support one another and what tools we can use that will help us. The meetings are confidential and members agree not to divulge any information or details that are discussed at the meetings. No one has been forced into going and those that do, have decided that this is the support they need. There have been comments that this is group is too rigid and not what some people would be comfortable with. The sad thing is, the comments were made by people that have never attended a single meeting and have no idea about what happens in them. Most of us in the group feel very lucky to get the unconditional love and support we get from one another in the group. ALL decisions are made collectively. One of the things we decided in the meeting this evening, is that in order to be "green" and save on paper, we would collect recipes in a thread here, as opposed to collecting them, printing them and mailing them out to people. Another COLLECTIVE decision that was made, was that everyone wanted nutritional information for each recipe that was posted. There are many more threads here where you can post your recipes and not include the nutritional information if that is what you choose to do. Please respect the guidelines set up by the WLS community. Thank you.

[Princess4u]

Originally Posted by Lady Jewel

Im going to reiterate the purpose of this thread. We have had a weight loss support group that has met weekly for five weeks. It has been a core group of people that are committed to weight loss and also supporting one another on that journey. These people have CHOSEN to join the group and collectively decide what we are going to do to support one another and what tools we can use that will help us. The meetings are confidential and members agree not to divulge any information or details that are discussed at the meetings. No one has been forced into going and those that do, have decided that this is the support they need. There have been comments that this is group is too rigid and not what some people would be comfortable with. The sad thing is, the comments were made by people that have never attended a single meeting and have no idea about what happens in them. Most of us in the group feel very lucky to get the unconditional love and support we get from one another in the group. ALL decisions are made collectively. One of the things we decided in the meeting this evening, is that in order to be "green" and save on paper, we would collect recipes in a thread here, as opposed to collecting them, printing them and mailing them out to people. Another COLLECTIVE decision that was made, was that everyone wanted nutritional information for each recipe that was posted. There are many more threads here where you can post your recipes and not include the nutritional information if that is what you choose to do. Please respect the guidelines set up by the WLS community. Thank you.

Dear Jewel...I couldnt have said it any better. As a member of the WLS, I think that we need the support and unconditional love of those who will be there when we fall and not judge us for falling. We are already harder on oursleves. If there are those who dont wish to support our efforts by acknowledging our goals as a group and our plans as to how the group should be conducted as well as the needs we need to be successful in our mission...then please dont contribute. Thank you again Jewel....hugz

Lady Jewel and the other members of this group...Thank You for sharing your recipes with us. I am NOT part of the group but am always looking for ways to manage my health/weight. I value recipes that give the nutritional values and consider the needs of those who are consuming them. Through your efforts to help one another, you are also touching the lives around you. Thank you again! May you find great encouragement toward your goals and strength in each moment you live as stronger, healthier people. Have a FABULOUS DAY!