Diet Advice!

[Magpie]

That sounds delicious. And yes, zuchinni and eggplant.

[Cat]

Overnight.....now that is a good idea


I have no idea what to throw in the stew.....will hit TJs this weekend and see what hits me

[Whiskey]

rice

Have you ever tried basmati or jasmine rice? Oregano and thyme would be good if you have them. Garlic goes in everything I make, just about.

[AccountingDrone]

Totally agreed. Fortunately, my GP (general practitioner/family doctor) believes me. But then, he's aware how well I handle pain in general, and seen me come in on a crampy day.

As for us being evolved to hang on to fat: grraaaarrrghhhh. So true.

At least I can survive a small famine =) I am just hoping the little weight loss continues another 150 lbs <praying smiley>

It ain't all bad if you get it in the right place.

but why does it have to me in my ass

Have you ever tried basmati or jasmine rice? Oregano and thyme would be good if you have them. Garlic goes in everything I make, just about.

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 large onions, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup baby carrots, or 2 large carrots cut into 1-inch slices
3 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 or more cloves of peeled garlic
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper or seasoned pepper mix
salt to taste *at the end*
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker/Crock Pot; stir well. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, until chicken is done and vegetables are tender; adjust the salt at the end!
Note - the friend that I stole the recipe from has a kid that refuses to eat celery and she uses the celery seed to get the celery taste in, you can chuck cut up celery in and omit the seed if you like.

[Whiskey]

but why does it have to me in my ass

I squat large amounts of weight just so I can have a fat ass.

[teh_blumchenkinder]

if you want a butt, do squats. My derrière has gotten twice its size (its mediocre now) since i started squatting heavy weight.

DO NOT WANT. My butt's huge. Need bigger boobs.... or really just a smaller butt. I have wide hips, and the fat mostly accumulates right above my butt, on the upper part of my hip-bones. and then my stomach area... then elsewhere. I'm probably pushing upper limits of my ideal (read: doctor and several internet calculators) bmi/ weight. I want to be mid-range to lower, if only because that represents an actual, non-Ritalin, adult weight and diet and exercise balance. (In other words, healthy.) FYI, Ritalin totally makes you drop weight and calmed me the hell down in school and church. Mom never gave it to me on breaks or over the summer, and I was totally down with that plan. Also, I need to go to the gym, if only to get a weight for me. I have no scale. I want no scale. .___. I'd be all obsessive over it and bullcrap like that. I'd rather be healthy and look good than weigh the "right amount."

[Seshat]

It ain't all bad if you get it in the right place.

They're already a G cup. H in some brands.


As for a stew, here's Seshat's basic stew/soup recipe:

* Legumes of some sort, left soaking overnight if bought dried. (ie: beans, peas, lentils. Barley also works nicely, but it's a grain. Still yummy.)
* Casseroling, stewing or soup meat, optional. If there's an old-fashioned butcher, ask their advice, otherwise get anything labelled 'good for casseroles/stews' and that's cheap.
* 1 turnip, 1 or 2 parsnips, 1 swede, 1 or 2 potatoes, 1 or 2 carrots, 1 or 2 onions chopped into 1/2 or 3/4 inch chunks.
* bouquet garni: aka a mix of herbs, ideally in a muslin bag so you can pull them out later. If not, just dump a bunch of dried chopped herbs in. Good ones include oregano, parsley, rosemary, dill, thyme, sage, and basil.
* Garlic to taste. If you don't use garlic much, 1 or 2 cloves, crushed. (Note: cloves, not bulbs. A clove is one of the wedge-shaped things you pull off a bulb and peel.)
* Spices to taste. If you like things with a bit of zip or zing, add spices. For light zing, a quarter to a half teaspoon of paprika and/or turmeric, and the same of pepper (as in ground peppercorns, NOT chili peppers).
If you already cook with zing, add whatever seems right.
* Half a teaspoon to a teaspoon of salt.
* Water to cover everything, then a bit more.
* Optional: a teaspoon or so of honey. It adds an interesting flavour.

If you're home about halfway through the cooking process, taste it. Add herbs, spices and salt as you deem appropriate. If it's too salty, add a bit more water - or a bit of honey!

* About half an hour before serving time, steam other veggies. Maybe broccoli, cauliflower, even cabbage. Zucchini. Capsicum. Whatever you have in the house, or whatever looked yummy at the grocer's.
* Also, prepare anything you plan to have with it. Basmati rice, whole grain pasta, couscous, a good rye bread.
* Some people like this with a fruit sauce. You can make such a sauce by wrapping apples, peaches, or other such fruits in foil, and baking them. Unwrap, pulp through a strainer, serve.
* About ten minutes before serving, add the steamed veg and the steaming water to the stew. Stir.
* Do a final taste, and a final addition of extra ingredients.

[TelephoneAngel]

* About half an hour before serving time, steam other veggies. Maybe broccoli, cauliflower, even cabbage. Zucchini. Capsicum. Whatever you have in the house, or whatever looked yummy at the grocer's.
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Lol I made a booboo between "languages", looks like I should have said "capsicum" not "red pepper" then.

Whiskey, no I haven't tried those types of rice I will look out for them, it was just plain white rice, although I know that brown rice is healthier.I put cardomom seeds and fennel seeds in it.

[teh_blumchenkinder]

Jasmine rice is amazing-- strongly recommend it, especially if you're eating foods that won't overpower it. Making it with jasmine tea for the liquid? O_o So. Amazing. <3 Basmati's good too. It's... different. It's really tasty and I like to eat either just by itself. Or with plain fish. Not red meat so much, because it's like eating mashed potatoes and... sushi. Not exactly nasty together, just not... as good? /shrug. Right now, I'm trying to find crock pot recipes I like. Yay for crockpot! I can tell you right now-- cook your rice before you put it in. No matter what. Okay, only if a recipe tells you not to, and I have no idea why it would. Crunchy rice in a glutinous sauce isn't what you want, girls. (and guys).

[Whiskey]

Also, I need to go to the gym, if only to get a weight for me. I have no scale. I want no scale. .___. I'd be all obsessive over it and bullcrap like that. I'd rather be healthy and look good than weigh the "right amount."

My gym doesnt have a scale that ive ever seen, but I also havent looked for it. You can always do your work outs at home. If you're going to lift even five pounds, you need to get your form down so you don't hurt yourself. You can do that at home in private. Considering proper squat form makes you look like you're about to get it in the butt, i prefer to practice at home.

[Whiskey]

Telephoneangel........................

[Whiskey]

I know i'm a bit of a hoity toity in this thread about diet and nutrition so here you guys go


I've eaten nothing but chinese take out and big macs for the last four days. I don't think I've even used my stove since monday.

Know what?

Its still not a big deal.

Shit happens, you falter, you move on. Chances are, with work and school anticipations, I'm just depressed. I ate like shit, I probably gained a pound or two, but theres next week.

I also need to drink less because the body has to metabolize liquor before it can metabolize fat.

Posting this while drunk, just for the irony.

I eat like shit some times! you will eat like shit sometimes! somtimes eating like shit is necessary! Move forward, be healthy, lift some heavy shit, run for forever on the treadmill! Who cares? Do you, be healthy, live long. Whiskey has your back.

[Mytical]

Just remember, we are all individuals. Not all diets work for everybody. Some people can maintain extra weight without it causing problems also. If you feel like you are always hungry or starving, your diet will NOT work for you.

That being said, here are some suggestions. Sugar free gum. Will help cut down on sweet cravings. Ignore if you don't get cravings for sweets.

Water. Lots of it. We get 20% of our calories from drinks, and even diet drinks have extra additives you might not want/need. Diet soda can also induce cravings for sweets. Ice water is even better. Sweeten with juice from fruits (actual fruits is best) if you need.

Moderation trumps 'diet'. Ie eat the food you enjoy in moderation, don't starve yourself. Just leads to binge eating.

When you do eat out try 'healthier' fast food. Subway instead of Pizza Hut. Various salads instead of double cheeseburger. Etc. Heck even chicken nuggets/sandwich instead of that Big Mac helps.

[TelephoneAngel]

I weighed myself.I weigh exactly 210 pounds. so I ate two cookies and some mint choc icecream immediatley afterwards.

I have no logic.

[Whiskey]

I weighed myself.I weigh exactly 210 pounds. so I ate two cookies and some mint choc icecream immediatley afterwards.

I have no logic.

no you sure dont. wheres the food log.

When you do eat out try 'healthier' fast food. Subway instead of Pizza Hut. Various salads instead of double cheeseburger. Etc. Heck even chicken nuggets/sandwich instead of that Big Mac helps.

Dont eat fast food period. Subway is fast food. Make a sandwich.