Healthy Weight Loss

Zimmeh · 11-17-2011, 12:10 PM

Your dinner sounds yummy and I will be still eating yogurt and soft foods until my mouth heals.

No way can you forgo the sprial ham and green beans..

Congrats on your weight loss!!!!

Zimmeh

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

So, y'all the dreaded Thanksgiving dinner is fast approaching next week! I've started making my list and modifying receipes to be healthier. What I've got going so far...

a spiral ham (yeah, no way around that one)
mashed red potatoes (with skim milk, very little butter and NO salt)
baked squash (instead of sweet potato casserole, thanks Kelt

)
steamed green beans and/or corn
wheat dinner rolls

I've been trying to decide if I'll make a salad, too... I just worry that it will go to waste because I'll be the only one that eats it. I MAY just get a bag salad, and cut up fresh cucumber & tomatoes.... my parents will at least eat those.

as for desserts:
pumpkin pie (with the fat free cool whip)
chocolate pie (made with skim milk, reduced fat graham cracker crust & fat free cool whip.. shhhhhhhh my brother will never know the difference)

Rockinonahigh · 11-17-2011, 04:12 PM

Zimmy..I feel for ya with haveing teeth pulled,years ago I had corrective surgery done after naveing my nose broke a fue times and my jaw bone haveing some spurs at the joint from haveing my head/face banged around rideing bronks/bulls in all girl rodeos...5 surgerys in 4 weeks...was not cool.It took me a while to figure out what I could eat and not eat..u must have the disposition of a saint cause I was a p.o'd bear for a while.

*Anya* · 11-18-2011, 07:40 AM

I am dancing right now! I have lost 2 pounds this week!! Yeah!

Not only that but got into the next decade!

I believe that I shared that I look at each 10 pounds as a decade, rather than the overwhelming amount that I had started with. Much easier mentally to do it that for me.

To tell myself: You can lose 10 pounds! When I accomplish that, I move onto the next 10.

Exercise is key too. I had stopped walking for several months but am back to that again.

When my dogs died I just stopped caring and it was shocking how fast the pounds came back on. I gained back 10 of my 50, in less than 6-months!

I am actually losing the same pounds I already lost damn-it!

Oh well, did it before, will do it again!

Hang in there everyone

ruffryder · 11-18-2011, 08:11 AM

Good morning everybody.
That sounds like a great meal Pinkie!
Good job everybody on your journeys to healthiness. Some great progress and inspiration.
Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend!

PinkieLee · 11-18-2011, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I am dancing right now! I have lost 2 pounds this week!! Yeah!

Not only that but got into the next decade!

I believe that I shared that I look at each 10 pounds as a decade, rather than the overwhelming amount that I had started with. Much easier mentally to do it that for me.

To tell myself: You can lose 10 pounds! When I accomplish that, I move onto the next 10.

Exercise is key too. I had stopped walking for several months but am back to that again.

When my dogs died I just stopped caring and it was shocking how fast the pounds came back on. I gained back 10 of my 50, in less than 6-months!

I am actually losing the same pounds I already lost damn-it!

Oh well, did it before, will do it again!

Hang in there everyone

Wooooooohooo Anya, that is awesome! I love your idea of using 10 pounds as a decade

Hey, anything that keeps us motivated... I say do it!

It is so much easier to focus on weight loss in small increments... and 10 pounds at a time is the way to do it! It keeps us from being so overwhelmed thinking "oh crap, I've gotta lose 100 pounds". Yeah, that would certainly sabatoge even the strongest of wills!

We are all proud of you Anya and look forward to seeing more success on your journey!

JustJo · 11-18-2011, 02:58 PM

My official weigh-in isn't until tomorrow, but I had to jump on the scale this morning because, honestly, I was a little worried.

Last week I spent 4 days sitting in a hotel conference room, eating the breakfast and lunch supplied by the seminar...and trying to eat a healthy dinner.

This week I was 3-1/2 days in AZ at our corporate office, where everyone wants to take me out to lunch and dinner.

And in between I was on planes, in airports, stuck in hotel rooms....and really didn't have access to the healthier stuff I've been living on.

I was nervous....and wildly relieved to see that this morning I weighed exactly the same as I did when I left 2 weeks ago. No loss, but no gain either.

I feel like I dodged a bullet!

Zimmeh · 11-18-2011, 04:38 PM

Congrats Jo Jo!!!

Zimmeh

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

My official weigh-in isn't until tomorrow, but I had to jump on the scale this morning because, honestly, I was a little worried.

Last week I spent 4 days sitting in a hotel conference room, eating the breakfast and lunch supplied by the seminar...and trying to eat a healthy dinner.

This week I was 3-1/2 days in AZ at our corporate office, where everyone wants to take me out to lunch and dinner.

And in between I was on planes, in airports, stuck in hotel rooms....and really didn't have access to the healthier stuff I've been living on.

I was nervous....and wildly relieved to see that this morning I weighed exactly the same as I did when I left 2 weeks ago. No loss, but no gain either.

I feel like I dodged a bullet!

Zimmeh · 11-18-2011, 04:42 PM

Thank you Rockin,

I am looking forward to Monday and my friends are keeping me grounded...This is my first step to getting braces in january!

Have a good night,

Zimmeh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Zimmy..I feel for ya with haveing teeth pulled,years ago I had corrective surgery done after naveing my nose broke a fue times and my jaw bone haveing some spurs at the joint from haveing my head/face banged around rideing bronks/bulls in all girl rodeos...5 surgerys in 4 weeks...was not cool.It took me a while to figure out what I could eat and not eat..u must have the disposition of a saint cause I was a p.o'd bear for a while.

foxyshaman · 11-18-2011, 05:10 PM

So I did pretty good this week. I am one week ahead of the goal I set for November 18. My next goal deadline is Jan 6 for the next 10 pounds. I am actually not too worried about Christmas. Mostly cause I am seriously allergic to chocolate... and lets face it Christmas = chocolate. So voila, instant problem solver. My kids are the beneficiary of the chocolate I get as gifts. Lucky them eh!!

I skipped one Zumba class this week. I took Monday off as a mental health day. Good thing I did because we had our first blizzard of the season Monday. Apparently a 15 minute drive turned into a 2 hour nightmare. However, our next "winter storm warning" was yesterday. It snowed from 7 am straight through to 8:30 pm. I am so glad I can walk to my gym and the classes start right after work. I miss most of the crazy traffic by the time my class ends. Yesterday was Zumba. I love Zumba. Anything that can make me sweat like that AND smile, is ace is my books.

I finally measured. The only measurement that did not change was my chest.

I love my girls and I am in no hurry to see them go.

I don't remember having thighs like this since I was like way younger. All of my jeans fit different, well most of them don't fit anymore.

. I can now pull my favorite ones (well new favorite with the weight loss) off without unzipping them. I was all like...holy moly... or some words like that. I use cleaner language online so readers don't think I am just one major potty mouth. But I have to admit I can be.

Jo congrats on no gain. Sounds like you were relieved. I am so delighted when I come to this forum and see new posts in this thread. I am always excited to see what wonderful accomplishments we have. And how we encourage each other. I am always touched. (And not always in a helmet way either, although....)

So, that is my update. I am going back to work now. I am off to yoga after. And then....ooooohhhh la la I am going to a CD release party for Kate Reid. If you have never heard of her, go to youtube. She is a great songwriter and a pretty darn good singer & oh yeah eye candy for me. Good thing that is not fattening!!

Cowboi · 11-18-2011, 07:30 PM

Ok...This week has NOT been a good one. Had 2 Thanksgiving dinners, 1 at each hospital. Next week has got to be better!!!! LoL
I did workout everyday this week. Took tonight off, cause my BFF came in. Hope y'all have a fantastic weekend!!!

Kelt · 11-19-2011, 11:45 AM

Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year.

It's still trying to kill me.

Guess that's off the menu for good.

Rockinonahigh · 11-19-2011, 11:54 AM

I weighed in today and im still at 248,no gain so im not buged out about it,ive been on some meds for my sinus prob so that may b some of the prob but takeing the meds I am.Im haveing a bit of probs with my back that is keeping me from doing as much as I want to,its like a bear biteing me just below my left kidney,wich runs down the back of my left thigh to the knee.Im iceing and takeing pain meds for it or useing the pain patches I have..bitch needs to go.Im up an dealing with all I have to do but am tired of the whole mess.

Diavolo · 11-19-2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelt

Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year.

It's still trying to kill me.

Guess that's off the menu for good.

Pizza has been off my menu for about 23 years now. I look at as calories I don't waste and money I don't spend. I can make something here that doesn't make me sick, costs a lot less money and has healthy things in it.

Sachita · 11-20-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelt

Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year.

It's still trying to kill me.

Guess that's off the menu for good.

I love pizza but try and stay healthy and organic. When I'm in the mood I take a wholewheat pita, some organic fire roasted tomatoes (I cook them with oregano) put it on, add fresh basil and top with goat cheese or some other raw cheese. I toast in the toaster oven long enough to melt the cheese. Sometimes I used roasted veggies or grilled shrimp.

On another topic...

I like rice. I am not a huge brown rice fan. I love basmati rice and wild rices. I recently found a rice called "Forbidden Rice" which is a pure black rice. Its delicious! I bought 6 - 15 oz bags for 22.00 on Amazon. Its excellent with veggies, bake salmon, anything.

Zimmeh · 11-21-2011, 08:14 AM

Good Morning Everyone,

I just had my last solid breakfast of one and a half waffles with water. Not the best breakfast, but atleast it is something. My dentist appointment is at 10:45am this morning...

:eatinghe rsheybar:

Hope you all have a fantastic day and I will see you all this afternoon!

Zimmeh

girl_dee · 11-21-2011, 08:24 AM

Way to go everyone, I am so unmotivated but this thread helps!

Ok I'm back. I had fun spoiling myself after my stomach bug but I can feel my jeans getting tight again so I need to get moving. 10 pounds needs to come off, at least.

Had yogurt, banana and blueberries this morning.

I also found a cool app on my iphone called *My Fitness Pal* ...

You can punch in what your desired weight is etc and it logs your calorie intake if you are counting them. Also a bajillion foods with caloric value. Also has a buddy system so if anyone wants to add me my name is deecajun.

It's also great for looking up stuff, what a shocker as I haven't counted calories in ages. I just can't do the low carb right now, even though it's the easiest for me.

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.

11-18-2011, 07:40 AM	#3
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,447 Times in 7,284 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Good morning! I am dancing right now! I have lost 2 pounds this week!! Yeah! Not only that but got into the next decade! I believe that I shared that I look at each 10 pounds as a decade, rather than the overwhelming amount that I had started with. Much easier mentally to do it that for me. To tell myself: You can lose 10 pounds! When I accomplish that, I move onto the next 10. Exercise is key too. I had stopped walking for several months but am back to that again. When my dogs died I just stopped caring and it was shocking how fast the pounds came back on. I gained back 10 of my 50, in less than 6-months! I am actually losing the same pounds I already lost damn-it! Oh well, did it before, will do it again! Hang in there everyone __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

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11-18-2011, 05:10 PM	#9
foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,592 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	So I did pretty good this week. I am one week ahead of the goal I set for November 18. My next goal deadline is Jan 6 for the next 10 pounds. I am actually not too worried about Christmas. Mostly cause I am seriously allergic to chocolate... and lets face it Christmas = chocolate. So voila, instant problem solver. My kids are the beneficiary of the chocolate I get as gifts. Lucky them eh!! I skipped one Zumba class this week. I took Monday off as a mental health day. Good thing I did because we had our first blizzard of the season Monday. Apparently a 15 minute drive turned into a 2 hour nightmare. However, our next "winter storm warning" was yesterday. It snowed from 7 am straight through to 8:30 pm. I am so glad I can walk to my gym and the classes start right after work. I miss most of the crazy traffic by the time my class ends. Yesterday was Zumba. I love Zumba. Anything that can make me sweat like that AND smile, is ace is my books. I finally measured. The only measurement that did not change was my chest. I love my girls and I am in no hurry to see them go. I don't remember having thighs like this since I was like way younger. All of my jeans fit different, well most of them don't fit anymore. . I can now pull my favorite ones (well new favorite with the weight loss) off without unzipping them. I was all like...holy moly... or some words like that. I use cleaner language online so readers don't think I am just one major potty mouth. But I have to admit I can be. Jo congrats on no gain. Sounds like you were relieved. I am so delighted when I come to this forum and see new posts in this thread. I am always excited to see what wonderful accomplishments we have. And how we encourage each other. I am always touched. (And not always in a helmet way either, although....) So, that is my update. I am going back to work now. I am off to yoga after. And then....ooooohhhh la la I am going to a CD release party for Kate Reid. If you have never heard of her, go to youtube. She is a great songwriter and a pretty darn good singer & oh yeah eye candy for me. Good thing that is not fattening!! __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode Last edited by foxyshaman; 11-18-2011 at 05:16 PM.

11-18-2011, 07:30 PM	#10
Cowboi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Holding My Red Circle Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,811 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,051 Thanked 3,962 Times in 1,230 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Ok...This week has NOT been a good one. Had 2 Thanksgiving dinners, 1 at each hospital. Next week has got to be better!!!! LoL I did workout everyday this week. Took tonight off, cause my BFF came in. Hope y'all have a fantastic weekend!!! __________________ Let There Be Cowgirls

11-21-2011, 08:14 AM	#15
Zimmeh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: I am a human and not a possession Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Volusia County, FL Posts: 6,746 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23,549 Thanked 13,442 Times in 4,317 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Good Morning Everyone, I just had my last solid breakfast of one and a half waffles with water. Not the best breakfast, but atleast it is something. My dentist appointment is at 10:45am this morning...:eatinghe rsheybar: Hope you all have a fantastic day and I will see you all this afternoon! Zimmeh __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe

11-17-2011, 04:12 PM	#2
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 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Zimmy..I feel for ya with haveing teeth pulled,years ago I had corrective surgery done after naveing my nose broke a fue times and my jaw bone haveing some spurs at the joint from haveing my head/face banged around rideing bronks/bulls in all girl rodeos...5 surgerys in 4 weeks...was not cool.It took me a while to figure out what I could eat and not eat..u must have the disposition of a saint cause I was a p.o'd bear for a while.

11-18-2011, 08:11 AM	#4
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,679 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Good morning everybody. That sounds like a great meal Pinkie! Good job everybody on your journeys to healthiness. Some great progress and inspiration. Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend!

11-19-2011, 11:45 AM	#11
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,285 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year. It's still trying to kill me. Guess that's off the menu for good.

11-19-2011, 11:54 AM	#12
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 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I weighed in today and im still at 248,no gain so im not buged out about it,ive been on some meds for my sinus prob so that may b some of the prob but takeing the meds I am.Im haveing a bit of probs with my back that is keeping me from doing as much as I want to,its like a bear biteing me just below my left kidney,wich runs down the back of my left thigh to the knee.Im iceing and takeing pain meds for it or useing the pain patches I have..bitch needs to go.Im up an dealing with all I have to do but am tired of the whole mess.

11-21-2011, 08:24 AM	#16
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 54,830 Times in 13,908 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	Way to go everyone, I am so unmotivated but this thread helps! Ok I'm back. I had fun spoiling myself after my stomach bug but I can feel my jeans getting tight again so I need to get moving. 10 pounds needs to come off, at least. Had yogurt, banana and blueberries this morning. I also found a cool app on my iphone called My Fitness Pal ... You can punch in what your desired weight is etc and it logs your calorie intake if you are counting them. Also a bajillion foods with caloric value. Also has a buddy system so if anyone wants to add me my name is deecajun. It's also great for looking up stuff, what a shocker as I haven't counted calories in ages. I just can't do the low carb right now, even though it's the easiest for me.

11-21-2011, 08:26 AM	#17
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, 08:41 AM	#18
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 54,830 Times in 13,908 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, 08:58 AM	#19
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, 09:13 AM	#20
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.