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Posted by Deneb on July 24, 2010, at 12:13:09
In reply to Re: I feel more faint than usual » Deneb, posted by Pixylicious on July 23, 2010, at 22:23:11
Thanks for the encouragement!
So far so good.
Posted by violette on July 24, 2010, at 12:14:48
In reply to Re: Pdoc agreed that I am getting fat » violette, posted by Deneb on July 24, 2010, at 12:05:46
Yeah-Fish is awesome..good for you..seafood is my favorite!
I have this really, really easy way to make yummy Talapia filets:
http://www.wellspringacademies.com/recipes/recipe_parmesan_encrusted_tilapia.html
I couldn't find the original recipe I used, but I modify most of the recipes I find anyway. For the one I linked, instead of baking, I sometimes pan saute..if you spray the pan with cooking spray, it works with olive oil and 1 or 2 pats of butter..still healthy. The Japanese breadcrumbs make a difference-though they are more expensive so I sometimes use regular breaadcrumbs..
The only thing that concerns me about fish - and I don't meant to steer anyone here away from fish - is I noticed the cheapest fish usually comes from China-where the waters are the most polluted in the world. So I don't know if farm raised is better or not? Do you know? The last batch I bought was from South American waters.
Posted by Deneb on July 24, 2010, at 20:07:08
In reply to Re: Pdoc agreed that I am getting fat » Deneb, posted by violette on July 24, 2010, at 12:14:48
Thanks for the recipe!
I looked to see where my tilapia filets came from today. Some in the store were from China. I decided to get the ones from Indonesia, I don't know if their waters are better.
Today I came up with a new recipe, grilled portobello mushrooms! Mix olive oil with a splash of sesame seed oil, shake on lots of garlic powder, some thyme and some salt. Brush mushrooms with mixture then grill. It was really good! These mushroom are meaty.
Posted by violette on July 25, 2010, at 11:19:23
In reply to Yummy portobello mushrooms! » violette, posted by Deneb on July 24, 2010, at 20:07:08
That sounds great. Portabella mushrooms are one thing I've never made though I've had them at restaurants.
I cook for 2, which makes it a little more difficult since I make beef twice a week or so and don't want to go through the trouble of making seperate meals. I think it would be easy though, to make myself a Portabella mushroom burger alongside a regular beef burger for someone else, and had not thought of them.
I do have to eat one well-prepared meal a day and can't settle for snacks in replacement of dinner, though am satisfied with eating dressed up salads for dinner once a week...like grilled chicken salad with mandarin oranges, almonds, and sesame teriyaki dressing.
thanks for the idea!
Posted by violette on July 25, 2010, at 13:36:00
In reply to Yummy portobello mushrooms! » violette, posted by Deneb on July 24, 2010, at 20:07:08
I have a weakness for ice cream...aside from frozen yogurt, does anyone know of good substitutes?
Halfway frozen bananas + peanut butter + yogurt is one..or can add chocolate syrup..either as a milkshake or in a bowl...
That's not very fattening on the account of the bananas..but I need more ideas.
Posted by Deneb on July 25, 2010, at 17:15:13
In reply to ice cream substitutes, posted by violette on July 25, 2010, at 13:36:00
I've never made ice cream substitute, but I found this: http://www.ehow.com/how_6028603_make-ice-cream-cup-substitute.html
It uses bananas, silken tofu, cocoa and sweetener, maple syrup or honey.
Posted by Deneb on July 25, 2010, at 17:18:05
In reply to Yummy portobello mushrooms! » violette, posted by Deneb on July 24, 2010, at 20:07:08
I'm going to grill some today for dinner! I hope it turns out well. Experimenting with different vegetables is fun!
I'm going to see if I can do anything with my unripe half eaten pumpkin.
Posted by violette on July 26, 2010, at 9:36:11
In reply to I just bought my first eggplant!, posted by Deneb on July 25, 2010, at 17:18:05
There's some tasty eggplant recipes on this page:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/
This website posts the best vegetable recipes for some reason...Things I wouldn't think about making too, like beets and fennel..appear from time to time.
Good luck with your eggplant Deneb!!
Posted by Deneb on July 27, 2010, at 19:43:14
In reply to Re: I just bought my first eggplant!, posted by violette on July 26, 2010, at 9:36:11
The eggplant turned out OK. It's a little different from Chinese eggplant. I like Chinese eggplant better.
I like zucchini more than eggplant.
I bought some beef tenderloin on sale today. I saved $10/lb. I'm making steak tonight and tomorrow. Pdoc suggested I eat red meat for the iron. I'm a little low in iron. I'm going to try to eat red meat once a week on average.
Today is day 9 of healthy eating and I'm still doing well!
Posted by Deneb on July 30, 2010, at 10:00:44
In reply to Re: I just bought my first eggplant! » violette, posted by Deneb on July 27, 2010, at 19:43:14
I've decided to not weigh myself until 1 month has passed. This is so that I will not get discouraged by slow progress. My goal is to have slow progress and weighing myself every day would be like watching hair grow. I just can't see any progress sometimes and it will discourage me. I know rationally that it shouldn't but it does.
This way, I am also concentrating less on my weight and more on my actual eating and lifestyle changes.
Anyone else trying to eat healthier and lose weight?
Posted by Deneb on July 30, 2010, at 11:01:08
In reply to Not weighing myself until 1 month has passed, posted by Deneb on July 30, 2010, at 10:00:44
I'm going to buy spaghetti squash for the first time today! I'm going to eat it tomorrow and it will be my first time!
I'm eating it like spaghetti and hoping for the best LOL.
Someone please respond so that I may post more. LOL
Anyone else try spaghetti squash? What did you think of it? Was it like spaghetti?
Posted by PartlyCloudy on July 30, 2010, at 20:36:30
In reply to Going to buy spaghetti squash (pls respond!), posted by Deneb on July 30, 2010, at 11:01:08
> Someone please respond so that I may post more. LOL
>
Posted by Pixylicious on July 30, 2010, at 20:59:42
In reply to Not weighing myself until 1 month has passed, posted by Deneb on July 30, 2010, at 10:00:44
I think that's a great idea - don't focus on the actual weight you've lost...that can really mess with your motivation. I think it's great to focus on how you feel, and how your clothes feel - when they start to feel looser, you'll feel great! If you forget about checking your weight, you'll get a nice surprise when you eventually get around to getting on the scales!
Posted by Dinah on July 31, 2010, at 10:58:46
In reply to Going to buy spaghetti squash (pls respond!), posted by Deneb on July 30, 2010, at 11:01:08
I'm pretty sure there is an exception for journal type entries like a diet journal. Check the FAQ. Midnight and I were doing on one Health for the longest time.
Posted by Dinah on July 31, 2010, at 20:52:50
In reply to Going to buy spaghetti squash (pls respond!), posted by Deneb on July 30, 2010, at 11:01:08
As you know, I'm in terrible shape, and things keep breaking on me left and right. Now my blood sugar's going up again, and I've reluctantly decided I'd better try to be good.
So I'm *trying* to cut back on the stuff I'm not supposed to eat. Sort of like the Sugar Buster's diet, though I doubt I'll be disciplined enough to say I'm following it.
My stomach just can't handle vegetables anymore. Or at least not without Beano. And not that many. I had to reluctantly toss out my Simply Salad today. I'll never be able to eat that again.
I also did my first stint on the exercise bike in a while. My husband set me to doing such a low number of minutes and difficulty that I'm almost insulted.
I don't have your drive to succeed, but I'll try to post now and again.
Posted by Deneb on July 31, 2010, at 21:45:08
In reply to Re: Not weighing myself until 1 month has passed, posted by Pixylicious on July 30, 2010, at 20:59:42
> I think that's a great idea - don't focus on the actual weight you've lost...that can really mess with your motivation. I think it's great to focus on how you feel, and how your clothes feel - when they start to feel looser, you'll feel great! If you forget about checking your weight, you'll get a nice surprise when you eventually get around to getting on the scales!
Yup! That's what I'm hoping for; a nice surprise!
Posted by Deneb on July 31, 2010, at 21:57:45
In reply to Re: Going to buy spaghetti squash (pls respond!) » Deneb, posted by Dinah on July 31, 2010, at 20:52:50
Thanks for responding Partlycloudy, Dinah and pixie!
The first little while after cutting out most of my carbs was hard. I felt awful. I think I was going through sugar withdrawals or something, but now I feel fine. I've decided to add in more carbs now because I can't get enough fiber from vegetables and fruits alone. I need whole grains.
Have you tried a diet tracking website like Fitday.com? I use it and it's great! I'm tracking my nutrition and focusing on getting all my nutrients. I drink more milk now and eat more veggies. I take a lactase supplement because I'm pretty sure I am lactose intolerant and I worry my stomach will act up with the increase in dairy.
I was getting bad gas for a while. I'm still not sure whether or not it was from the vegetables or the diary, maybe both.
Why do you need to never eat Simply Salad? What is it?
If I need Beano, I'd take it. I think it's worth it to be able to eat vegetables. I'm taking lactase myself in order to drink milk.
Try increasing your vegetables a little bit at a time to see if your digestive system adjusts.
Good work with the exercise bike! I haven't started exercising yet. I need to go to the Y. I'm a little afraid that exercising will stimulate my appetite and cause me to eat more.
Posted by jane d on August 2, 2010, at 21:03:07
In reply to Cutting back, posted by Deneb on July 31, 2010, at 21:57:45
What did you think of it? How did you prepare it?
Posted by Deneb on August 2, 2010, at 21:27:43
In reply to How was the spaghetti squash? » Deneb, posted by jane d on August 2, 2010, at 21:03:07
It was OK. It didn't really taste like anything, which is good I guess, because then you can pretend it's pasta.
I cut it in half, put it on a dish with some water in it and baked it for an hour. Then I scrapped the flesh out with a fork. The flesh really is strange, it's like spaghetti.
I ate it with some pasta sauce. It wasn't bad. The feel of it in my mouth was very much like spaghetti, but the crunchiness and juicyness wasn't.
Overall, I wouldn't say it's my favourite, but I will eat it for variety. Maybe I just need to find a good recipe for spaghetti squash.
Posted by Deneb on August 3, 2010, at 22:01:31
In reply to Re: How was the spaghetti squash? » jane d, posted by Deneb on August 2, 2010, at 21:27:43
You're so athletic! I really admire that. I'm going to be more like you. I'm going to go to the Y from now on. You're such an inspiration!
Posted by Deneb on August 4, 2010, at 18:12:22
In reply to Dr. Bob, I'm going to be more like you!, posted by Deneb on August 3, 2010, at 22:01:31
I found a healthy food that goes with anything! It's cottage cheese! I can make it sweet or savory. It's full of calcium and protein and it keeps me full.
So far I've put maple syrup, salsa, and peach jam in my cottage cheese. It's really yummy! I think tonight for dinner I will have cottage cheese with salsa, and one turkey sausage.
Posted by Deneb on August 7, 2010, at 0:30:00
In reply to Dr. Bob, I'm going to be more like you!, posted by Deneb on August 3, 2010, at 22:01:31
I went to the Y today, all because of how inspirational Dr. Bob is with his cycling.
Our Y is undergoing major renovations right now though and it sucked. It's not fun going to this Y right now. Our change rooms were closed, the ceiling was gone, the place was a mess and deserted. I'm going to another Y tomorrow.
Posted by Deneb on August 8, 2010, at 19:44:20
In reply to I went to the Y, 1st time in months!, posted by Deneb on August 7, 2010, at 0:30:00
I've mastered a major stumbling block to weight loss!
Before, when I would fall of the wagon and binge, I'd have an all or nothing approach and think that I ruined everything. As a result, I'd just binge even more.
Now I allow myself to give in to my cravings when they are irresistible, but I'm right back on track after I eat the bad food!
I've also discovered that it is good to make sure I eat good foods when I am hungry. Eating many small meals gives me something to do and enables me to eat all the time.
I'd eat something, maybe 150 kcal, then I don't allow myself to eat more until at least an hour has passed. Then if I still feel hungry, I'll eat another 150 kcal.
I also eat really slowly to savor every bite of food. I drink a lot in-between bites.
I'm making this my permanent way of eating. I haven't weighed myself yet. I will weigh myself on the 18th. That will make it one month of tracking my eating. Then I'll know how I've done.
Posted by Deneb on August 10, 2010, at 2:23:20
In reply to When I fall off the wagon, posted by Deneb on August 8, 2010, at 19:44:20
I'm eating much healthier now, but because I'm not eating many calories, it is hard to get in all the necessary nutrients.
What are some really nutrient dense low calorie foods?
Posted by sigismund on August 12, 2010, at 20:41:09
In reply to What are some really nutritious low calorie foods?, posted by Deneb on August 10, 2010, at 2:23:20
Berries
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