| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 21 2007 : 4:03:37 PM
Okay ladies!
It is spring time and I need to lose 25lbs by October! Doug and I have a tentative wedding date of October 6th and I want to be happy with my wedding pictures.
A friend of mine and I are going to start walking on Monday, and I am already back into my pre-pregnancy jeans.
Wish me luck and if you would like, feel free to join in with me to get healthy this spring!
Alee
|
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 07:47:07 AM
You're most welcome, Melanie! And I forgot - Alee mentioned she has a lot of eggs to use up right now and the quiche recipe says egg substitute. In the book, the doctor says if you don't have a problem with cholesterol, then it is okay to eat eggs. So I usually use 4 fresh eggs and a cup of egg substitute, but I have used all eggs in the recipe too. You can tell that I make more than the recipe. These things do freeze well and I cut them up in serving size pieces and wrap them in saran wrap and freeze them. Also in the oatmeal pancakes, I just used an egg... Judy
The Rooster crows, but the Hen lays the egg. ~ Texas Proverb |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 04:51:26 AM
Thanks ssssoooooooo much Judy. That is very nice of you to copy out those recipes for us!!!
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 9:52:42 PM
Forgot the Oatmeal Pancakes:
1/2 cup old fashioned oatmeal
1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese (or tofu)
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Process all in a blender until smooth. Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add batter and cook over medium heat until both sides are lightly browned.
You can top the pancake with a low-sugar syrup of your choice. Serves One.
That's it for now! Judy
The Rooster crows, but the Hen lays the egg. ~ Texas Proverb |
| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 1:08:51 PM
Okay - I'll post the recipes as soon as I can - my book is at home and I'm at work :-) Judy
Recipes (and I will say, you can google South Beach Diet and get to their website and join free for 7 days and find out more...but it seems there is some info on the website...but your library should have the book, or just do like I did and just sit and peruse it at the bookstore :-)
Vegetable Quiche Cups To Go
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
3/4 cup liquid egg substitute
3/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheese
1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
1/4 cup diced onions
3 drops hot pepper sauce
Microwave the spinach for 2-1/2 minutes on high. Drain excess liquid. (I have just poured boiling water over the spinach in a bowl, let it set for about 3 minutes (or until I get back to it) and the put in a strainer.)
Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with baking spray. (Here again, I did this, but now I use a baking pan, like a sheet cake pan, and just oil it with olive oil.)
Combine all ingredients. Divide evenly among muffin cups or pour into baking pan. Bake at 350F for 20 minute, until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Quiche can be frozen and reheated in the microwave. Any combination of appropriate vegetables and reduced fat cheese can be used.
SO WHAT I DO: I've used fresh zucchini, fresh mushrooms, fresh broccoli (or frozen) and sundried tomatoes, and any kind of cheese I have on hand. Feta is really good to mix in with mozzarella or what have you. I figure if it is on the Okay To Eat list for Phase I, it is good to go in my quiche!
Oven Roasted Vegetables
1 medium zucchini, cut into bite size pieces
1 medium summer squash, bite size pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, bite size pieces
1 medium yellow bell pepper, bite size pieces
(I say NONSENSE! Green bell peppers are usually much cheaper, so that is what goes into my recipe! Who are they kidding?)
1 pound fresh asparagus, bite size pieces
1 red onion (or yellow or brown or...)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (I've never put this in and never missed it!)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (this I put in)
Heat oven to 450F. Place all vegetables in a large roasting pan, toss with olive oil, (salt) and pepper and mix to coat. Roast for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
(My note: this can be frozen in individual portions.)
Surprise South Beach Mashed "Potatoes"
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 ounce I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray
1 ounce Land O'Lakes Gourmet Fat-Free half/half
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Steam or microwave cauliflower until soft. Puree in food processor or blender, adding butter spray and half/half to taste. Season with salt & pepper.
Mocha Ricotta Creme Dessert
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package sugar substitute
Dash espresso powder
5 mini chocolate chips
Mix together all but espresso powder and chocolate chips. Serve chilled with a dusting of espresso powder and chocolate chips.
(WHAT I DO...)
1 tub of part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 packages (or to taste) sugar substitute
grated dark chocolate, about 1 ounce
Mix it all up and I add about 1/4 cup chopped walnuts...this is pretty good.
I also like the lime zest ricotta creme, where you use:
1/2 cup ricotta part-skim
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package sugar substitute
but I don't always have the patience to grate the lime. Also, I use lemon or lime flavor instead of the vanilla (duh!)
Okay, so here's a sample lunch:
Day 5
Gazpacho (page 149)
Grilled sirloin hamburger steak (no bun)
tossed salad (mixed greens, cucumbers, green peppers, cherry tomatoes)
olive oil and vinegar to taste
So, I have a favorite recipe for gazpacho, so I would have that...the hamburger patty is pretty basic and then the salad. Well, if I don't have cherry tomatoes to hand, I don't have them, cause there is plenty of tomatoes in the gazpacho...I just adapt their menu to what I have but I keep within their guidelines.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions...Judy
The Rooster crows, but the Hen lays the egg. ~ Texas Proverb |
| ponyexpress |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 11:35:29 AM
Ladies, I started a new thread to post our Monday morning weigh-ins. Nothing like a little accountability to keep us on the straight and narrow -- which is what we are aiming for right?? Straight and at least a little narrow-er!!
I've learned that it takes as much time and energy to wish as it does to plan.
|
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 29 2007 : 4:28:51 PM
Hey Judy...I would love some recipes too!!
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 29 2007 : 2:19:41 PM
Judy-
I would love some of your recipes, especially the crust-less quiche and the ricotta dessert. I have so many eggs in my fridge right now- the quiche would be perfect!
Alee
|
| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Apr 29 2007 : 09:54:43 AM
I don't eat many chips either. There is some soy chips out though that are pretty low in cals. I also tried "skinny chips" they weren't too bad. But more like cheese puff texture then chip texture. I also like these air fried veggies I think they are called that are like chips but all veggie no oil etc. And very low in calories. The red onion ones taste the best! The celery was the WORST! lol The carrot ones are so so, I wouldn't buy them, but they were "ok" with a little odd/weird taste. But, the Red Onion were delish! |
| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - Apr 29 2007 : 09:20:53 AM
Hi, Libbie, yes, your family can eat the same things that you do on the South Beach diet.
AND I SHOULD MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THE STRICT PART I DESCRIBED IS ONLY THE FIRST TWO WEEKS - NOT FOREVER!!!
If I were cooking for a family, and to keep costs down, I would fix the chicken breasts for myself (leaner) and thighs or the rest of the chicken for the family...so you could have a roast chicken dinner, you would eat the breast meat...you could make potatoes and gravy for them and the veggies and salad...there you have a meal for the family, and you just eat the part you can. Same with a roast or lean pork chops or turkey...I have had a hamburger patty and like I said, make turkey meatballs - then you can have meatballs and spaghetti sauce, with pasta for the family, and you just have more veges and salad, no pasta. But again, this is just for the first two weeks that it is so strict.
Then you add back in some fruits and whole grains. They have a recipe for oatmeal pancakes which aren't half bad. I love oatmeal and you blend it with cottage cheese and egg white I think...and then a berry topping with Splenda instead of syrup.
So the main thing is that you are cutting out white sugar and white flour from your life - for the most part. Replacing it with healthy sweeteners and whole grains. And then if you start to feel that the chocolate is making your pants shrink, you just go back on the strict plan for two weeks and you're good to go!
I would be happy to share any of the recipes I've mentioned, if folks are interested. The crustless quiche is great, the roast vegetables, the ricotta dessert, the cauliflower "mashed potatoes" (even my sister's husband ate them!) and the oatmeal pancakes.
Good luck, all! Judy
The Rooster crows, but the Hen lays the egg. ~ Texas Proverb |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 29 2007 : 09:08:57 AM
I had to stop buying chips as well. I love sitting down with a bag and then I find I have eaten that whole thing! Yikes! Sweet and salty both appeal to me. I am an equal opportunity snacker! :)
Alee |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 3:14:53 PM
That is one thing I never got on to ....ice cream. We always have it in the freezer as hubby loves it and we are dairy farmers so we have to support our living (LOL!!) It's salty that I have a problem with. I stopped buying chips as I would eat an entire large bag in one sitting. I am eating "bits and bites" low sodium version. they are good and I am not as tempted to eat the whole bag. I am trying to ween myself offof those and on to Crispy mini's (rice cakes but smaller and crispier). I will take a look at the library for the south beach diet book. It does sound good!!!
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 12:50:33 PM
I've lost 100 pounds. (I gained about 10 lbs during pg, then all of it plus two pounds were gone one week after the baby was born-she's 7 months now-I stuck very strictly to my diabetic diet during pg-I'm a diabetic type 1. So it was important I didn't gain much weight and ate very healthy and on the diet plan.). I did healthyexchanges.com and richard simmons. I would like to lose more though. I weigh about the same as you Alee. And would also like to lose like 25 lbs. I'm only 4'7 so by charts I will still be over weight. BUT, I would be happy at that weight.
The first couple of years on my weight loss program I ate ice cream nearly every night. I've had lots of brands, as the brands seem to come and go. (Weight watchers for instance used to have 1/2 gallon sizes that were sugar free with splenda and delish! I loved their moose tracks! Skinny cow too had 1/2 gallons their strawberry cheese cake and peanut butter cookie was the best! Now both these brands no longer make 1/2 gallons). The latest ones I like is Edy's. Their double churned is really good. I really like the american idol yellow cake and frosting flavor! lol And now they have some kind of mix in's style (can't think of the official name they call it). But, I want to try the butterfingers one! (not real high in calories at all!). Then I seen at Super Walmart Bryers has some new ones, one is Mexican Fried ice cream (which I LOVE the real thing, so I want to try it!) and the other is chocolate covered pretzel! None of the latter are advertized as low calorie, or sugar free. However, they are all just as low in calorie as the sugar free and low calorie counter parts of other brands! (around 120-140 cals 1/2 cup). I also love Blue Bunny! All theirs I have tried are delish! But, they don't sell Blue Bunny here in NYC (at least not the low cal versions yet, I just started seeing the regular blue bunny starting here with in the last year, so maybe some day!). I hated the Bryers sugar free ice cream as it had a gritty texture. But, I am hoping the mexican fried ice cream one will taste good as it is not sugar free. But, I seen it at Super Walmart and that was in Pensilvania. It wouldn't have made it home with out melting. So, I will have to look for it locally. lol
Also if you don't want to "buy" ice cream cause you are scared you will eat too much. I have found I love to make smoothies that are real LOW calorie and taste great and almost like ice cream. I make several versions, I think they are South Beach friendly but I can't be for sure. Here's the basic recipe, and I got it from the Mayo Clinic-
1 cup frozen strawberries (keep them frozen so it's like ice cream!)
1 cup milk (I use fat free, and usually hood's calorie countdown, or a 8th continent light version)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
splenda to taste (I like 4 packets, as frozen strawberries with out syrup/sugar seem to be pretty tart).
That taste like a strawberry milk shake!
For different versions I like to use Hood's calorie countdown chocolate milk (2% with splenda, and is only 90 cals a cup) instead of regular milk.
or 3/4 cup milk (vanilla or regular milk) and 1/4 cup of a light oj (like the 10 calorie kinds).
I've tried other methods of getting a chocolate strawberry taste in this smoothie, but the Hood's chocolate milk has had the most success, I've tried cocoa powder, diet hot cocoa mix, and sugar free chocolate syrup and I didn't care for any of those versions.
I've also tried other frozen fruits like blueberries and such, and I never like them as well as the strawberry. Others who I have told this recipe to, and tried it with other berries told me the same, they preferred the strawberries.
Also you must put all these ingredients in the blender at once, if you don't put all the ingredients in before you start to blend, it will be too thick to ever get the splenda and/or vanilla to mix in. It makes a very thick shake. And a VERY large shake. Actually half the recipe would be a good snack. A full recipe is if you are really really hungry! As it fills up a 20 oz glass for me, and is huge. lol I like a lot of food so I never cut the recipe in half but a lot of my friends do. lol
Any way I don't eat so much ice cream now though as I find cereal and milk fills me up more now. lol |
| Libbie |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 10:49:26 AM
It's so helpful to be reading what everyone's doing here - so far I've been cutting down on the bready stuff in my diet. WOW, do I ever LOVE a good bread. It's a hard one for me - even harder than cutting down sugar. This morning I had scrambled farm eggs, fruit and coffee - with all of that goodness, I can hardly believe that I really missed toast. I suppose it's as much a habit as anything else...
The South Beach diet sounds like the food is so good and healthy - thanks for the "how to" part, Judy - I might try that one, but it seems like it takes so much discipline. Can your family eat the same foods that you do? Would it work since I'm cooking for a husband with a large appetite? Luckily, my little boy will eat anything I cook, so I don't worry so much about him...
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 27 2007 : 9:44:10 PM
Sarah-
I have known a lot of people who swear by WW. I hope the program works really well for you!
Tonight I slipped a little and bought some Ice Cream. But I only gave myself a little and I think we all deserve a treat now and then. Fiance brought home pop earlier this week. I haven't even had one! I was tempted today since I haven't got much sleep the last couple of nights and a sugary caffeine boost sounded pretty good...
I am looking forward to seeing if I have lost any weight by Monday. I need to get on a good walking schedule and stick to it. Perhaps tomorrow I can get all four of us out for a family stroll- Fiance, Me, Nora and the dog Sky. :) Wish me luck!
Alee
|
| Sarah Blue |
Posted - Apr 27 2007 : 8:00:39 PM
I went to my first WW meeting this week, which is so weird to me because I never saw myself as a support group type of girl. I like it though because it does take some sacrifices to turn things around if you've gotten off track as I have, and it helps to hear what other people are trying so you know you're not doing it alone. I'm doing the whole "points" thing although I'm not too happy about it. I'm sure I'll be singing a different tune if it actually starts to work ;)
"i believe in god, only i spell it nature." - frank lloyd wright
http://www.myspace.com/svgrrrl |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 27 2007 : 09:59:46 AM
Thanks for the info Judy. Can you come to my house and prepare all of my meals :)!! I'll check out my library and see if they have the book. All of the food that you were mentioning is stuff that I like. I love salads and the crustless quiche would be good. Thanks again!!
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 26 2007 : 5:45:39 PM
Judy-
I think you will be pleased with the Chill-Over powder. It is pretty cheap per serving and much more versatile than Jell-O. You can make it any flavor that you want and control the sweetness. Plus it doesn't get that nasty "skin" that Jell-O seems to get pretty easily. I am a total convert!
Alee
|
| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - Apr 26 2007 : 10:37:17 AM
mellaisbella,
Yes, I am on the South Beach diet. I read up on it before I did it about 4 years ago and found that I could live within the meal plans. I don't follow the meal plans exactly as they are in the book, but I eat the same food groups. For years, I have made a week's worth of salad and it keeps in the big (15" diameter?) Tupperware bowl. I don't put "wet" veges like cucumber or tomato in it, but lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, pepper, onion, whatever else sounds good and is in season. I add the tomato and cuke the day I pack it to work. So, basically for the SB diet, you get protein and veges for the first two weeks. Dessert is ricotta cheese that you can "foof up" with Splenda (I use Stevia) and vanilla flavoring and you can even add some grated chocolate, or lemon or lime zest. This is surprisingly good and gratifying when you need some dessert. Also sugar free jello (and I am going to order come chill-over powder and see what I can do with that). Breakfast is some version of eggs, you can also have Canadian bacon or turkey bacon (and you have to find the best turkey bacon...some brands are like cardboard, but some are good), vegetables and tomato juice. I cheat and have a cup of tea at breakfast, even though caffeine is a no-no. Lunch for me is salad with some protein. I cook in advance and freeze. So I bake 6 chicken breasts, then chop them up and freeze in baggies in individual portions. I will also get a small roast beef and cook it and freeze it. And turkey ham - slice it and bag it and freeze. Then I have a selection of cooked meat. I have also done turkey meat balls. I also make a big batch of the roast vegetables (in the book) and freeze them. Then I keep frozen vegetables to add to dinner. For breakfast they say to make these "crustless quiche" in aluminum muffin cups, but I make it in a lasagna pan and cut it in squares...easier for me. Then I freeze those and pop one out for breakfast when I don't have time to cook. Dinner I have some lean meat or fish, usually one portion of roast vegetables and another frozen veggie. I have a BIG salad for lunch, so I don't figure I need more salad at dinner. You also get your snacks, morning, afternoona and after dinner. The cheese sticks are the best - you can carry them anywhere with you and they take the edge off so you don't get too hungry. Also you can have hummus and veges which I love. So, for me, it is really do-able. You are supposed to stay on this strict version for 2 weeks and then in Stage 2 you can add in fruits and other things and then in Stage 3 it is maintenance and you get more, and bread and such. But I suggest looking at the book. It is really working for me.
And, I DO cheat, with the tea and then I have a glass of wine with dinner. I will say, it is easy to eat out on this diet too, cause you can always get a chicken Caesar salad or such, and if you go for a dinner meal, you can just ask them to hold the potato and bread and get your salad and vegetable and meat.
Anyhow, probably TMI, but I think you just need to find what works for you. Also, like I said, diabetes runs in my family and I would like to avoid it, at all costs. (Plus there's my summer clothes I don't want to give away!) Good luck! Judy
The Rooster crows, but the Hen lays the egg. ~ Texas Proverb |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 26 2007 : 08:17:56 AM
Hooray Alee!! Good for you!! I have to say ladies that I fell off the good eating band wagon last night. Yesterday started out well for breakfast, toast with PB and some fruit. Lunch was a big veggie with avacado sandwich and a salad....but last night...WOW!! I went to a food show and ate and ate....then went to a meeting where appy's were passed around and ate some more. Back to sensible eating today!!
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 25 2007 : 7:52:56 PM
Hi ladies!
Good news! I had an appointment today and got on the scale-
So....
one month after baby and I am down to 153! :) Yay! Only 23 pounds left to lose. Actually if I lose less or more that is fine too- just as long as I get back to feeling healthy again, but my "feeling healthy" weight was close to 130 so I am okay with shooting for a goal! ;)
And Nora is weighing in at 7lbs 1 ounce! She is a growing girl!
Alee |
| Kathie |
Posted - Apr 25 2007 : 2:39:51 PM
Good Luck babies!!
I'd SOOOOOO like to say yes.. count me in.. but i'd just be a Great BIG FAT LIAR!! I'll be a Really good Cheerleader though!!!
ok.. in my Welcome Wagon thing is mention i had been sick..
What a pain huh? i have degenerative Disk Disease..
What fun this is! Not to mention just a very wee bit painful..!
so.. this put a screeching halt to a Whole lot of activty for me when the disk in you spine start rupturing & bulging & disipating..
ok.. i'l spare you the great details.. ANYWAY..
Sit ups.. working out.. excercise .. so very limited..
HOWEVER!! An upside.. yes.. i had one.. one of My meds actually
made so many thing i put in my mouth taste horribly foul!!
which initially ircked me to now end.. BUT then i realized..
hey.. LESS going in.. AND.. i can't dring anything carbonated..
AT ALL.. & i was SUCH a Coke a Cola junkie!,, so.. it's sweet Tea for me now Girls!! just switching the drink alone i lost 20 lbs in one year.. THAT is something to consider if your Soda Pop Drinkers!
So..thats my Cheering contribution..NO Carbonated drinks!! Go Team!
& no pitting about the back thing.. I'm not a big baby.. i'm fine..
Just a bit pissier from it all..
Love ya lots,
Kathie
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 25 2007 : 12:10:54 PM
Judith,
Are you currently doing the South Beach diet? If so, how do you find it?
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 25 2007 : 12:09:48 PM
Alee
Good for you on not buying any pop. I find if it's in the house, I'll drink it. Same with chips, if they're in the house, I'll eat them. Hubby ate the heavy breakfast. The hard part about that is we do make our own bacon to sell to people so it's always in the house. One step at a time I guess.
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - Apr 24 2007 : 9:44:44 PM
Okay, if we're going for true confessions, I am 5'7" and was 179 at the gym on Monday morning. I decided to weigh on Mondays, and only once a week. Second day of South Beach was a bit harder, I think cause of no sugar, white flour or as much caffeine as usual. I have to have a cup of tea in the morning. And today I had a cup in the afternoon...but I am happy to be with my FarmGirl friends in spirit and am cheering you/us on! Judy
The Rooster crows, but the Hen lays the egg. ~ Texas Proverb |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 24 2007 : 6:57:00 PM
Heather-
You are amazing! Congrats on losing the 100lbs! You are such an inspiration!
Melanie- Changing out eating habits and enjoying the new way of eating is definitely a key part of losing weight! It sounds like you had a great breakfast! Did you husband eat the same or did he have the really heavy breakfast?
That’s one thing I worry about- my fiance's health. I really want him to get healthy as well but sometimes it is hard to convince him to get up and exercise. But I won a victory- I didn't buy any pop at the grocery store so he hasn't had any soda at home for about 2 weeks :)
Alee
|
|
|
