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11-11-2010, 08:06 PM
#481
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Originally Posted by bronald
Thanks. I know I'll do better tomorrow and it's good to be able to vent when I'm frusterated with myself. Thanks for listening.(or reading) :)
Thanks for leting me vent. I seldom do.
Today, we went to a buffet all you can eat... yup you got it... had to be at least 3000 calories...I'm still full.... I'm drinking water when I get the munchies because I KNOW I'm not .hungry...I may not need to eat tomorrow either... I at enough for 3 days... I'm only suppose to have max 1300 cal./day thats to slowly lose my weight! I need to increase my activity regularly. The month I lost 8 lbs... I was walking and watching a normal portioned diet. Nothing special just portion control... then October came and my favorite halloween candy was in the stores... I lost all sense and sensibility with control and restraint. Tomorrow is a new day ...
11-11-2010, 08:14 PM
#482
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Location: Cadillac, MI
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CarolT, strictly as an experiment can you give up wheat and yeast for a period of time?
Are you cooking for a family? That complicates things unless you don't mind preparing two meals. I like soups or casserole things in this weather, too. Earlier this week I made Chicken Alfredo - rice pasta with a concoction of chicken, garlic, fat free milk, and egg yolk and spices topped with a little Parmesan cheese. The trick is to cook only as much as you need for that day. Tonight was low fat smoked sausage, frozen green beans and an onion with garlic and pepper all cooked together. Green beans are practically free so you can have a huge serving.
As far as today goes, it's over. The new day needs to start as soon as you realize that you feel you goofed. You don't need to wait until tomorrow. Give yourself a pat on the back for keeping on keeping on.
I'm hoping for three good days in a row to set a new pattern. No, make that I am having three good days in a row.
Are you cooking for a family? That complicates things unless you don't mind preparing two meals. I like soups or casserole things in this weather, too. Earlier this week I made Chicken Alfredo - rice pasta with a concoction of chicken, garlic, fat free milk, and egg yolk and spices topped with a little Parmesan cheese. The trick is to cook only as much as you need for that day. Tonight was low fat smoked sausage, frozen green beans and an onion with garlic and pepper all cooked together. Green beans are practically free so you can have a huge serving.
As far as today goes, it's over. The new day needs to start as soon as you realize that you feel you goofed. You don't need to wait until tomorrow. Give yourself a pat on the back for keeping on keeping on.
I'm hoping for three good days in a row to set a new pattern. No, make that I am having three good days in a row.
11-12-2010, 05:34 AM
#483
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Location: NY
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Yea with halloween I goofed as well. I figured I cant lose weight any ways so why not eat some of the candy...
I was thinking last night since I like to snack late at night is to get my veggies ready like cut up and what not that way when the time comes in the evening I can just grab them and munch away instead of having to fix them because you know thats not going to happen to much..... My DH fixing apples in the evening and we munch on them but it doesnt do it for me. I STILL WANT TO MUNCH.. :( I'm good all day, I dont have snacks until evening hits.
I like the green bean idea, is that the can or fresh that you were refering to?
Keep giving us that hasnt lost the weight ideas because it's really helpful :)
I was thinking last night since I like to snack late at night is to get my veggies ready like cut up and what not that way when the time comes in the evening I can just grab them and munch away instead of having to fix them because you know thats not going to happen to much..... My DH fixing apples in the evening and we munch on them but it doesnt do it for me. I STILL WANT TO MUNCH.. :( I'm good all day, I dont have snacks until evening hits.
I like the green bean idea, is that the can or fresh that you were refering to?
Keep giving us that hasnt lost the weight ideas because it's really helpful :)
11-12-2010, 06:28 AM
#484
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
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Here you go folks. It is the BESTEST soup the Hungry Girl has ever created!! It is incredible!!!
The Whole Enchilada Chicken Soup
PER SERVING (1 cup): 105 calories, 1.75g fat, 641mg sodium, 12.5g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugars, 11g protein -- POINTSŪ value 2*
Ingredients:
3 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion
3 cups green enchilada sauce
One 15-oz. can pure pumpkin
10 oz. cooked boneless skinless lean chicken breast, chopped or shredded
1 cup frozen white (or yellow) corn
Optional: dash hot sauce, or more to taste
Optional toppings: shredded fat-free cheddar cheese, crushed baked tortilla chips
Directions:
In a large pot, bring broth to a low boil on the stove. Add celery and onion, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
Stir in enchilada sauce and pumpkin. Once soup returns to a low boil, add chicken and corn, and mix well. Cook for an additional 3 - 5 minutes, until soup is heated throughout.
Add a dash or more hot sauce. (Or not. It's your soup.) Serve and, if you like, top with shredded cheese and/or crushed chips.
Enjoy!!!
MAKES 9 SERVINGS
The Whole Enchilada Chicken Soup
PER SERVING (1 cup): 105 calories, 1.75g fat, 641mg sodium, 12.5g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugars, 11g protein -- POINTSŪ value 2*
Ingredients:
3 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion
3 cups green enchilada sauce
One 15-oz. can pure pumpkin
10 oz. cooked boneless skinless lean chicken breast, chopped or shredded
1 cup frozen white (or yellow) corn
Optional: dash hot sauce, or more to taste
Optional toppings: shredded fat-free cheddar cheese, crushed baked tortilla chips
Directions:
In a large pot, bring broth to a low boil on the stove. Add celery and onion, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
Stir in enchilada sauce and pumpkin. Once soup returns to a low boil, add chicken and corn, and mix well. Cook for an additional 3 - 5 minutes, until soup is heated throughout.
Add a dash or more hot sauce. (Or not. It's your soup.) Serve and, if you like, top with shredded cheese and/or crushed chips.
Enjoy!!!
MAKES 9 SERVINGS
The Whole Enchilada Chicken Soup
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11-12-2010, 06:51 AM
#486
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Happymom6ny, I used frozen green beans for two reasons 1) they have no salt and the smoked sausage had enough for me and 2) my freezer is too full. Canned ones are equally low calorie.
Evening munchies, needing crunchies - who are you mad at? Crunchy food is a good stress releaser. When I was upset recently, a couple of squares of Dove chocolate and a handful of almonds made it all better.
Evening munchies - save some daytime calories if you are a calorie counter and have 23 almonds. Almonds have MUFA fats that are good for weight loss. As do olives, dark chocolate and olive oil. Rice cakes are crunchy. The little flavored rice snacks are pretty good, but they are not portion controlled so it's easy to eat too many.
My evening snack this week has been yogurt (mine is not sugar free - I can't do chemicals), walnuts, olives and a fresh pear or canned pineapple. Creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty. Covers all bases.
We are all having a good day. Note to self: Keep any affirmations in the present - if you make them future, ie, going to have a good day, it ain't a gonna' happen!
Evening munchies, needing crunchies - who are you mad at? Crunchy food is a good stress releaser. When I was upset recently, a couple of squares of Dove chocolate and a handful of almonds made it all better.
Evening munchies - save some daytime calories if you are a calorie counter and have 23 almonds. Almonds have MUFA fats that are good for weight loss. As do olives, dark chocolate and olive oil. Rice cakes are crunchy. The little flavored rice snacks are pretty good, but they are not portion controlled so it's easy to eat too many.
My evening snack this week has been yogurt (mine is not sugar free - I can't do chemicals), walnuts, olives and a fresh pear or canned pineapple. Creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty. Covers all bases.
We are all having a good day. Note to self: Keep any affirmations in the present - if you make them future, ie, going to have a good day, it ain't a gonna' happen!
11-12-2010, 07:08 AM
#488
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by irishrose
MissyGirl, that soup looks really good. Pumpkin is another near freebie. It's surprisingly good in soup.
Love the picture.
Love the picture.
Missy
11-12-2010, 07:09 AM
#489
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NY
Posts: 31
Originally Posted by irishrose
Happymom6ny, I used frozen green beans for two reasons 1) they have no salt and the smoked sausage had enough for me and 2) my freezer is too full. Canned ones are equally low calorie.
Evening munchies, needing crunchies - who are you mad at? Crunchy food is a good stress releaser. When I was upset recently, a couple of squares of Dove chocolate and a handful of almonds made it all better.
Evening munchies - save some daytime calories if you are a calorie counter and have 23 almonds. Almonds have MUFA fats that are good for weight loss. As do olives, dark chocolate and olive oil. Rice cakes are crunchy. The little flavored rice snacks are pretty good, but they are not portion controlled so it's easy to eat too many.
My evening snack this week has been yogurt (mine is not sugar free - I can't do chemicals), walnuts, olives and a fresh pear or canned pineapple. Creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty. Covers all bases.
We are all having a good day. Note to self: Keep any affirmations in the present - if you make them future, ie, going to have a good day, it ain't a gonna' happen!
Evening munchies, needing crunchies - who are you mad at? Crunchy food is a good stress releaser. When I was upset recently, a couple of squares of Dove chocolate and a handful of almonds made it all better.
Evening munchies - save some daytime calories if you are a calorie counter and have 23 almonds. Almonds have MUFA fats that are good for weight loss. As do olives, dark chocolate and olive oil. Rice cakes are crunchy. The little flavored rice snacks are pretty good, but they are not portion controlled so it's easy to eat too many.
My evening snack this week has been yogurt (mine is not sugar free - I can't do chemicals), walnuts, olives and a fresh pear or canned pineapple. Creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty. Covers all bases.
We are all having a good day. Note to self: Keep any affirmations in the present - if you make them future, ie, going to have a good day, it ain't a gonna' happen!
That soup sure sounds great as well. It would be a great day to fix it but I have to go out and get some of the ingred.
That pic is so funny...My DD when she was like 19 she had her friends tape her to the wall like that and stayed there for 45 mins..LOL we have pics somewhere...hehe
11-12-2010, 07:14 AM
#490
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Kamloops B.C.
Posts: 316
Pumpkin is also high in fiber which most of us don't get enough of and is also great for weight loss. Don't forget your water and get plenty of sleep.Both of which are eccential to weight loss. Watch the salt in canned goods frozen are better as salt is bad for weight loss.
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