Healthy Weight Loss - Page 116

sylvie · 11-21-2011, 08:26 AM

Good Morning everyone

This morning was my weigh in, and i lost 2 more lbs, so 65 lbs gone forever!!!
It's been a very difficult week for me, and i was really scared to weigh in.
i've had some really challenging moments with binging, wanting to purge, etc..blah!
But i'm back in this and ready to rock a much BETTER week!
So, i'm quite excited for 2 lbs lost..

Yesterday, i began what is called the 28 day bootcamp workout challenge, which i found on SparkPeople.. Yesterday was a 10 minute cardio routine, which i completed.. Today, i start some toning along with 30 mins of cardio, and believe i will do that each day.. Not sure though, i need to go check in for day 2.. SparkPeople i started really participating last week, and the encouragement and support i am finding on that site is wonderful, i'm loving it so far..

i restarted the 100 pushup challenge yesterday.. Decided doing that, the squat challenge & the situp challenge was too much at once, i got overwhelmed and just quit.. So, doing one at a time along with my regular cardio, etc will be enough.. Once i complete that one, then i'll start another.

i started something new on the treadmill (when i use it), i still love walking outside wayyy more... i usually walk at the speed 2.5 right now, i do that for 5 mins and now i speed it up to 3.5 (so i'm jogging) for 1 minute, then back down to 2.5 again for another 5 minutes, then i up it again for a minute, etc etc.. i did that for about 25 minutes yesterday...

On Friday, i made my own homemade salsa (which was so pretty, colorful & delicious!) & then used my salsa to make the Salsa Chicken recipe i posted last week sometime... i would definitely make it again and again.. It made a lot so i'm going to freeze some today, otherwise i'll be eating it all week, lol.

Breakfast today:
1/2 cup cheerios
1/2 cup grapes
1/2 cup skim milk
1 yogurt, blueberry

Morning snack:
1 medium banana

Lunch:
Salsa chicken with an ancient grain wrap, YUM!
1/2 cup watermelon for dessert

girl_dee · 11-21-2011, 08:41 AM

Salsa chicken?? Sylvie could you share the recipe? I don't eat chicken much and other than baking it (extra crispy lol) or gumbo I really don't know how to cook it. I had taken some frozen chicken out to cook tonight and am lost. So you just add salsa after it's done? We all love the salsa and I have tons of it home made from the summer garden.

Thanks in advance!

sylvie · 11-21-2011, 08:58 AM

Hi Dee!
Of course i will - i'm a huge salsa fan as well, hehe..
i am a huge fan of chicken, though.. It's all i eat (and fish too).. i don't much eat other meats.. i found this recipe on SparkPeople.net..
i made my own Salsa like i said, and i made a few changes to the recipe..
i added lotsa fresh mushrooms, cuz i love them.. i lessened the taco seasoning, (cuz i watch my sodium like a hawk).. & there was so much flavor with my salsa etc anyway...And of course making my own salsa cut back on some sodium as well..
Also, i didnt add the water, because there was enough juice from the tomatoes in the salsa and the diced tomatoes..Depends on how much vegetables you use etc, i gather..
http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...postcount=2220

Diavolo · 11-21-2011, 09:13 AM

Cajun_Dee Chicken is easy and fun. The big thing is to get the boneless skinless version. Tons of protein not much fat.

I make chicken parm by taking about 4 oz (which is not a complete breast BTW) dipping it in egg white and bread crumbs and a little parmesan. I heat up a cast iron fry pan with about a teaspoon of olive oil in it and drop it in there. I don't cook it over the stove, I put the whole mess in the oven at 350 for about 6 minutes per side. Crunchy exterior, minimal damage. Then I heat up some diced tomatoes add some basil and garlic and cook up some whole wheat spaghetti. The whole thing with a salad is about 400 calories for dinner.

Or I also throw it on the grill. About 6 minutes per side. I use that Cajunland lemon pepper seasoning on it.

Or cut it into about 1 inch cubes and saute it in a little olive oil with some salsa and put it in a tortilla. Throw some lettuce on that and a little more salsa and you've got tacos for about 350 calories.

Sachita · 11-21-2011, 09:18 AM

If you've been on the fence about soda read this article:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...1121_DNL_art_1

This includes regular soda and diet. You really should read it and do additional research if that's what it takes.

Sachita · 11-21-2011, 09:32 AM

I buy this wild caught tuna from amazon called Sustainable Planet. It's delicious. One of the biggest challenges for me staying healthy is my love of spicy food and lots of flavors. I'm also super busy and often have to make meals ahead of time. I'm addicted to this snack/meal.

I use my mini food processor, chop pickled jalapenos, sometimes celery too. Then a can of tuna and a very small amount of mayo. You don't need much. I whip it up and serve on organic whole wheat pita or a whole grain cracker. I love putting it in a pita the stuffing the rest with fresh tomato and or arugula.

Then my next fast, filling snack is any kind of hummus. You can buy some or use the countless easy recipes online. I even eat this in the morning for breakfast, lots of hummus and a huge handful of arugula all smashed into whole wheat bread or pita. This also helps me get even more raw healthy greens throughout my day.

opps

so really I keep lots of pita in the freezer and take out what I need. Then I have tubs or tuna, hummus, goat cheese, tomato sauce, grilled veggies and sometimes chicken. I can whip something up pretty fast these days, all natural, organic and can still satisfy my cravings. I'm a huge foodie!

Diavolo · 11-21-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sachita

If you've been on the fence about soda read this article:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...1121_DNL_art_1

This includes regular soda and diet. You really should read it and do additional research if that's what it takes.

I used to drink a lot of soda when I was younger, but I moved to water probably 20 years ago and rarely touch the stuff any more. I just refuse to be a pawn to the corporations that manufacture the stuff.

Zimmeh · 11-21-2011, 09:51 AM

I to used to drink soda up until almost five years ago. I don't miss that crap and I feel much better!

Zimmeh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diavolo

I used to drink a lot of soda when I was younger, but I moved to water probably 20 years ago and rarely touch the stuff any more. I just refuse to be a pawn to the corporations that manufacture the stuff.

PinkieLee · 11-21-2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sylvie

Good Morning everyone

This morning was my weigh in, and i lost 2 more lbs, so 65 lbs gone forever!!!
It's been a very difficult week for me, and i was really scared to weigh in.
i've had some really challenging moments with binging, wanting to purge, etc..blah!
But i'm back in this and ready to rock a much BETTER week!
So, i'm quite excited for 2 lbs lost..

Yesterday, i began what is called the 28 day bootcamp workout challenge, which i found on SparkPeople.. Yesterday was a 10 minute cardio routine, which i completed.. Today, i start some toning along with 30 mins of cardio, and believe i will do that each day.. Not sure though, i need to go check in for day 2.. SparkPeople i started really participating last week, and the encouragement and support i am finding on that site is wonderful, i'm loving it so far..

i restarted the 100 pushup challenge yesterday.. Decided doing that, the squat challenge & the situp challenge was too much at once, i got overwhelmed and just quit.. So, doing one at a time along with my regular cardio, etc will be enough.. Once i complete that one, then i'll start another.

i started something new on the treadmill (when i use it), i still love walking outside wayyy more... i usually walk at the speed 2.5 right now, i do that for 5 mins and now i speed it up to 3.5 (so i'm jogging) for 1 minute, then back down to 2.5 again for another 5 minutes, then i up it again for a minute, etc etc.. i did that for about 25 minutes yesterday...

On Friday, i made my own homemade salsa (which was so pretty, colorful & delicious!) & then used my salsa to make the Salsa Chicken recipe i posted last week sometime... i would definitely make it again and again.. It made a lot so i'm going to freeze some today, otherwise i'll be eating it all week, lol.

Breakfast today:
1/2 cup cheerios
1/2 cup grapes
1/2 cup skim milk
1 yogurt, blueberry

Morning snack:
1 medium banana

Lunch:
Salsa chicken with an ancient grain wrap, YUM!
1/2 cup watermelon for dessert

Woooooooooohoooooooooooo sylvie! You go sista! You are making such amazing progress on your journey... and you continue to be such a great motivation to us all! 65 pounds, that's an icredible loss my friend!!!

Your salsa chicken sounds yummy! We eat A LOT of chicken in our house... and I often get bored with the same meals, so I will definitely try this out. THANK YOU!

PinkieLee · 11-21-2011, 10:04 AM

Good morning & happy Monday all you healthy folks! It's such incredible motivation to come in here and see the continued success! Y'all keep up the amazing work!!!

I've been doing pretty good keeping my points under control. I'm trying to drink as much water as I can, and then alternating to iced tea with meals. I still do drink the occassional soda maybe twice a week.

My downfall has always been getting my body going. Seriously, as much as I work and/or play, I feel like there is never enough time in the day to devote to exercise. But, I know that I can and WILL make the time... even if it's 30 minutes a day to do a video or take a walk.

Meals planned for the day...

Breakfast:
Raisin bran cereal with 2% milk
a banana

Lunch:
leftover chicken & veggie stir fry over steamed rice

Dinner:
peanut butter & jelly sandwich on a deli thin
an apple

Snack:
yogurt
string cheese and/or 100 calorie pack of almonds

Y'all have a great day!!

Gaige · 11-21-2011, 10:20 AM

Could someone please stop by my house, close my laptop and drag me to the treadmill?

girl_dee · 11-21-2011, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sachita

If you've been on the fence about soda read this article:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...1121_DNL_art_1

This includes regular soda and diet. You really should read it and do additional research if that's what it takes.

Syr cut that out of my diet the moment I got here, However if I have been good and bat my eyes I can have a coke now and then. Just no diet anything or aspartame in general.

I NEED to drink more water, I just don't like it. I used to try to say that it was the main ingredient in coffee, but that didn't fly

girl_dee · 11-21-2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Handsome Devil

Could someone please stop by my house, close my laptop and drag me to the treadmill?

Sure! We will all be there soon. We can bring treats! Like ummm I just peeled a pomegranate and will include some almonds..

Doesn't that sound like fun??!!??

girl_dee · 11-21-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sylvie

Hi Dee!
Of course i will - i'm a huge salsa fan as well, hehe..
i am a huge fan of chicken, though.. It's all i eat (and fish too).. i don't much eat other meats.. i found this recipe on SparkPeople.net..
i made my own Salsa like i said, and i made a few changes to the recipe..
i added lotsa fresh mushrooms, cuz i love them.. i lessened the taco seasoning, (cuz i watch my sodium like a hawk).. & there was so much flavor with my salsa etc anyway...And of course making my own salsa cut back on some sodium as well..
Also, i didnt add the water, because there was enough juice from the tomatoes in the salsa and the diced tomatoes..Depends on how much vegetables you use etc, i gather..
http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...postcount=2220

Thank you Ma'am

Will make this for Monday dinner, I am Venisoned out and don't eat much other meat, but I know I need protein. So if I drown the chicken in yummy stuff I can choke it down. We are mushroom lovers here too so I always have em on hand, and never would have thought about them, sounds great!

I was SHOCKED at how much sodium is in those seasoning packets, I used to use one to make pasta salad until I read it. Now I just make my own, and its better

Also can veggies are chock full of sodium, frozen has literally no sodium.

We have lots of frozen veggies in the fridge so they will get tossed in too. I try to sneak them in when I can.

Thanks Diavolo I love cooking anything in cast iron, and with Cajun Spice, you can't go wrong .

Gaige · 11-21-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Sure! We will all be there soon. We can bring treats! Like ummm I just peeled a pomegranate and will include some almonds..

Doesn't that sound like fun??!!??

thanks Dee but i already dragged myself down there, walked my 30 and lifted. you all can still stop by with those treats tho'

Rockinonahigh · 11-21-2011, 11:42 AM

Holy moses I lost another pound,how I will never know cause ive been eating more food than useal,I will take it and b glad it went gone.The next fue days will be some what of a trial with holliday cooking,im still cooking the bird but changing some of the ways I fix the rest of the meal.For the veggie dish im steaming some bag veggies,we r going to have home made dressing w/giblet gravy but if u use the mix in the small bags from the grosery store there isnt any oil or fats in it plus the claories are low along with the carbs..5 carbs.Im makeing cranberry sause on my own with splenda wich will cut the sugars from it,I am bakeing an apple pie but again splenda insted of sugars in it..to add flavore in roasting some corse choped pecans to bring out the flavor in them then adding them to the pie..Im geting a store bought crust but im looking for one with the least carbs and calories.Im doing my best to make this meal as healthy as I can with out loseing the idea of a holliday meal.I figure up the carbs and calories from a normal t-day meal wich is in the thousands of carbs and calories fort he total meal not the individual serveings,I fugure I can cut that by 3/4 of what it was...anything that needs butter will have to do with molly mcbutter insted of the real thing.

sylvie · 11-21-2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Thank you Ma'am

Will make this for Monday dinner, I am Venisoned out and don't eat much other meat, but I know I need protein. So if I drown the chicken in yummy stuff I can choke it down. We are mushroom lovers here too so I always have em on hand, and never would have thought about them, sounds great!

I was SHOCKED at how much sodium is in those seasoning packets, I used to use one to make pasta salad until I read it. Now I just make my own, and its better

Also can veggies are chock full of sodium, frozen has literally no sodium.

We have lots of frozen veggies in the fridge so they will get tossed in too. I try to sneak them in when I can.

Thanks Diavolo I love cooking anything in cast iron, and with Cajun Spice, you can't go wrong .

You're very welcome Dee..
i hear you about the sodium, actually i am off all processed foods, except a few very select things.. Now when i eat something that has salt in it, can i ever taste it.. *zing*

i always add whatever veggies as i go, i tend to make recipes my own lol - in all honesty, i think i would like the salsa chicken minus the taco seasoning even.. and using spices of my own..

Anyway, happy cooking ! Hope you like

sylvie · 11-21-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Woooooooooohoooooooooooo sylvie! You go sista! You are making such amazing progress on your journey... and you continue to be such a great motivation to us all! 65 pounds, that's an icredible loss my friend!!!

Your salsa chicken sounds yummy! We eat A LOT of chicken in our house... and I often get bored with the same meals, so I will definitely try this out. THANK YOU!

Awhh thank you Tonya.. ♥
Each time i even lose a lb, i want to cry i get so excited..
And i know exactly what you mean, i continually get motivated by you all and your journeys, you all keep me going each day.. if i feel unmotivated, i take a few moments and get reading in here and think hell yeah, it's ON!

The salsa chicken was delicious, just had it for lunch today, again..i often get bored of the same meals too, so promised myself (starting last week) that i would find one new recipe to try each week...

That reminds me, i better get hunting for one for this week, heh..

sylvie · 11-21-2011, 11:59 AM

Oy... Sodapop!

For years and years, i drank Pepsi, and then switched to Diet Pepsi.. (thinking it was healthier, lol...) It was all i drank, with the occasional sugary juices..

Back in April, i decided on a whim, i was ready to quit, for the sake of my health & i did.. i haven't touched it since.. i had headaches for a few weeks, and cravings that made me almost crazy, but i stayed strong and finally.. After i got out of that 3 week period, i started feeling better.. Not just better, but literally like my whole body smiled from head to toe, lol..

i don't seriously crave it anymore.. i do have days where if someone else is drinking it, that i wish i could too, THEN i crave it, but it passes fast for me..

So glad i got off of it.. i wasn't strong like some of you who can manage to have one or two here and there.. i had to just downright quit it, altogether. One sip makes me want it bad again..

girl_dee · 11-21-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sylvie

You're very welcome Dee..
i hear you about the sodium, actually i am off all processed foods, except a few very select things.. Now when i eat something that has salt in it, can i ever taste it.. *zing*

i always add whatever veggies as i go, i tend to make recipes my own lol - in all honesty, i think i would like the salsa chicken minus the taco seasoning even.. and using spices of my own..

Anyway, happy cooking ! Hope you like

Thank you! I didn't realize that is the same chicken salsa recipe I saw before and wanted to make, I am so glad you posted it today.

It's in the Magnalite pot now (I am so thankful I was reunited with it) and smelling the whole house up. I was running behind time so I boiled the chicken first then threw it in with all the rest of the stuff.

I am going to do some Basmati rice so Syr doesn't starve to death but I am still thinking it's pretty darn low in calories.

Congrats on all of your achievements, you are inspiring for sure.

11-21-2011, 08:26 AM	#2301
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Good Morning everyone This morning was my weigh in, and i lost 2 more lbs, so 65 lbs gone forever!!! It's been a very difficult week for me, and i was really scared to weigh in. i've had some really challenging moments with binging, wanting to purge, etc..blah! But i'm back in this and ready to rock a much BETTER week! So, i'm quite excited for 2 lbs lost.. Yesterday, i began what is called the 28 day bootcamp workout challenge, which i found on SparkPeople.. Yesterday was a 10 minute cardio routine, which i completed.. Today, i start some toning along with 30 mins of cardio, and believe i will do that each day.. Not sure though, i need to go check in for day 2.. SparkPeople i started really participating last week, and the encouragement and support i am finding on that site is wonderful, i'm loving it so far.. i restarted the 100 pushup challenge yesterday.. Decided doing that, the squat challenge & the situp challenge was too much at once, i got overwhelmed and just quit.. So, doing one at a time along with my regular cardio, etc will be enough.. Once i complete that one, then i'll start another. i started something new on the treadmill (when i use it), i still love walking outside wayyy more... i usually walk at the speed 2.5 right now, i do that for 5 mins and now i speed it up to 3.5 (so i'm jogging) for 1 minute, then back down to 2.5 again for another 5 minutes, then i up it again for a minute, etc etc.. i did that for about 25 minutes yesterday... On Friday, i made my own homemade salsa (which was so pretty, colorful & delicious!) & then used my salsa to make the Salsa Chicken recipe i posted last week sometime... i would definitely make it again and again.. It made a lot so i'm going to freeze some today, otherwise i'll be eating it all week, lol. Breakfast today: 1/2 cup cheerios 1/2 cup grapes 1/2 cup skim milk 1 yogurt, blueberry Morning snack: 1 medium banana Lunch: Salsa chicken with an ancient grain wrap, YUM! 1/2 cup watermelon for dessert __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

11-21-2011, 08:58 AM	#2303
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Hi Dee! Of course i will - i'm a huge salsa fan as well, hehe.. i am a huge fan of chicken, though.. It's all i eat (and fish too).. i don't much eat other meats.. i found this recipe on SparkPeople.net.. i made my own Salsa like i said, and i made a few changes to the recipe.. i added lotsa fresh mushrooms, cuz i love them.. i lessened the taco seasoning, (cuz i watch my sodium like a hawk).. & there was so much flavor with my salsa etc anyway...And of course making my own salsa cut back on some sodium as well.. Also, i didnt add the water, because there was enough juice from the tomatoes in the salsa and the diced tomatoes..Depends on how much vegetables you use etc, i gather.. http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...postcount=2220 __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

11-21-2011, 09:18 AM	#2305
Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,993 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	If you've been on the fence about soda read this article: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...1121_DNL_art_1 This includes regular soda and diet. You really should read it and do additional research if that's what it takes. __________________ You either like me or you don't. It took me Twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don't have that kinda time to convince somebody else. ~ Daniel Franzese

11-21-2011, 09:32 AM	#2306
Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,993 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I buy this wild caught tuna from amazon called Sustainable Planet. It's delicious. One of the biggest challenges for me staying healthy is my love of spicy food and lots of flavors. I'm also super busy and often have to make meals ahead of time. I'm addicted to this snack/meal. I use my mini food processor, chop pickled jalapenos, sometimes celery too. Then a can of tuna and a very small amount of mayo. You don't need much. I whip it up and serve on organic whole wheat pita or a whole grain cracker. I love putting it in a pita the stuffing the rest with fresh tomato and or arugula. Then my next fast, filling snack is any kind of hummus. You can buy some or use the countless easy recipes online. I even eat this in the morning for breakfast, lots of hummus and a huge handful of arugula all smashed into whole wheat bread or pita. This also helps me get even more raw healthy greens throughout my day. opps so really I keep lots of pita in the freezer and take out what I need. Then I have tubs or tuna, hummus, goat cheese, tomato sauce, grilled veggies and sometimes chicken. I can whip something up pretty fast these days, all natural, organic and can still satisfy my cravings. I'm a huge foodie! __________________ You either like me or you don't. It took me Twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don't have that kinda time to convince somebody else. ~ Daniel Franzese Last edited by Sachita; 11-21-2011 at 09:35 AM.

11-21-2011, 11:59 AM	#2319
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Oy... Sodapop! For years and years, i drank Pepsi, and then switched to Diet Pepsi.. (thinking it was healthier, lol...) It was all i drank, with the occasional sugary juices.. Back in April, i decided on a whim, i was ready to quit, for the sake of my health & i did.. i haven't touched it since.. i had headaches for a few weeks, and cravings that made me almost crazy, but i stayed strong and finally.. After i got out of that 3 week period, i started feeling better.. Not just better, but literally like my whole body smiled from head to toe, lol.. i don't seriously crave it anymore.. i do have days where if someone else is drinking it, that i wish i could too, THEN i crave it, but it passes fast for me.. So glad i got off of it.. i wasn't strong like some of you who can manage to have one or two here and there.. i had to just downright quit it, altogether. One sip makes me want it bad again.. __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

11-21-2011, 08:41 AM	#2302
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,847 Times in 13,915 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	Salsa chicken?? Sylvie could you share the recipe? I don't eat chicken much and other than baking it (extra crispy lol) or gumbo I really don't know how to cook it. I had taken some frozen chicken out to cook tonight and am lost. So you just add salsa after it's done? We all love the salsa and I have tons of it home made from the summer garden. Thanks in advance!

11-21-2011, 09:13 AM	#2304
Diavolo Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wine Cellar Posts: 163 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 130 Thanked 433 Times in 117 Posts Rep Power: 3304128	Cajun_Dee Chicken is easy and fun. The big thing is to get the boneless skinless version. Tons of protein not much fat. I make chicken parm by taking about 4 oz (which is not a complete breast BTW) dipping it in egg white and bread crumbs and a little parmesan. I heat up a cast iron fry pan with about a teaspoon of olive oil in it and drop it in there. I don't cook it over the stove, I put the whole mess in the oven at 350 for about 6 minutes per side. Crunchy exterior, minimal damage. Then I heat up some diced tomatoes add some basil and garlic and cook up some whole wheat spaghetti. The whole thing with a salad is about 400 calories for dinner. Or I also throw it on the grill. About 6 minutes per side. I use that Cajunland lemon pepper seasoning on it. Or cut it into about 1 inch cubes and saute it in a little olive oil with some salsa and put it in a tortilla. Throw some lettuce on that and a little more salsa and you've got tacos for about 350 calories.

11-21-2011, 10:04 AM	#2310
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,074 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Good morning & happy Monday all you healthy folks! It's such incredible motivation to come in here and see the continued success! Y'all keep up the amazing work!!! I've been doing pretty good keeping my points under control. I'm trying to drink as much water as I can, and then alternating to iced tea with meals. I still do drink the occassional soda maybe twice a week. My downfall has always been getting my body going. Seriously, as much as I work and/or play, I feel like there is never enough time in the day to devote to exercise. But, I know that I can and WILL make the time... even if it's 30 minutes a day to do a video or take a walk. Meals planned for the day... Breakfast: Raisin bran cereal with 2% milk a banana Lunch: leftover chicken & veggie stir fry over steamed rice Dinner: peanut butter & jelly sandwich on a deli thin an apple Snack: yogurt string cheese and/or 100 calorie pack of almonds Y'all have a great day!!

11-21-2011, 10:20 AM	#2311
Gaige Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: above my boots Posts: 2,097 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,649 Thanked 3,755 Times in 1,171 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Could someone please stop by my house, close my laptop and drag me to the treadmill?

11-21-2011, 11:42 AM	#2316
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,934 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Holy moses I lost another pound,how I will never know cause ive been eating more food than useal,I will take it and b glad it went gone.The next fue days will be some what of a trial with holliday cooking,im still cooking the bird but changing some of the ways I fix the rest of the meal.For the veggie dish im steaming some bag veggies,we r going to have home made dressing w/giblet gravy but if u use the mix in the small bags from the grosery store there isnt any oil or fats in it plus the claories are low along with the carbs..5 carbs.Im makeing cranberry sause on my own with splenda wich will cut the sugars from it,I am bakeing an apple pie but again splenda insted of sugars in it..to add flavore in roasting some corse choped pecans to bring out the flavor in them then adding them to the pie..Im geting a store bought crust but im looking for one with the least carbs and calories.Im doing my best to make this meal as healthy as I can with out loseing the idea of a holliday meal.I figure up the carbs and calories from a normal t-day meal wich is in the thousands of carbs and calories fort he total meal not the individual serveings,I fugure I can cut that by 3/4 of what it was...anything that needs butter will have to do with molly mcbutter insted of the real thing.