What are you eating right now?

[BTFLCHLD]

another popsicle...strawberry!

[carrie721]

Im eating a bananna.

And no Carrie, its not that type of bananna

pahaha! whyever would you direct that at me?????

another popsicle...strawberry!

yummmm, strawberry. the only thing better than a popsicle is a creamsicle. yummmmm.

[BTFLCHLD]

creamsicle. yummmmm. They are my favorite...and the orange ones are my favorite scent too.

[carrie721]

They are my favorite...and the orange ones are my favorite scent too.

orange is totally the best. have you ever had orange creamsavers? they're like lifesavers, but 100000 times better.

[estranged4life]

Michelina's Lean Gourmet Three Cheese Lasagna

[BTFLCHLD]

orange creamsavers? Yes, I have had the creamsavers.

Warning...never eat a strawberry popsicle while wearing white jeans. :distress:

[carrie721]

Yes, I have had the creamsavers.

Warning...never eat a strawberry popsicle while wearing white jeans. :distress:

uh oh! that's not good. i don't wear white jeans so i'm good. actually, i never wear anything a stain will show up on, because i'm a slob. :lol:

hey, how's your back?

[BTFLCHLD]

uh oh! that's not good. i don't wear white jeans so i'm good. actually, i never wear anything a stain will show up on, because i'm a slob. :lol: hey, how's your back? I do when they are levis and it's almost laborday. :D Much, Much better...thank you so much for caring! :cool:

[foxyluva]

pahaha! whyever would you direct that at me?????


Because whenever I remotley mention anything to do with sex around you, it turns into a 'masturbation tips' thread :lol:

[carrie721]

I do when they are levis and it's almost laborday. :D Much, Much better...thank you so much for caring! :cool:

glad to hear it! :xoxo:

[carrie721]

Because whenever I remotley mention anything to do with sex around you, it turns into a 'masturbation tips' thread :lol:

pahaha! i object - i have never given tips! i probably should, though ... i AM an expert! :lol:

[foxyluva]

pahaha! i object - i have never given tips! i probably should, though ... i AM an expert! :lol:

Hehe. I guess I am somewhat of an expert, almost 20 years old and never had sex :eek: God thats sad :lol:

See!!! Another thread gone to masturbation :lol:

[David]

Something called a panini. It's pretty good--grilled bread with the fixings inside heated. Served with a pickle.

[skcin]

Something called a panini. It's pretty good--grilled bread with the fixings inside heated. Served with a pickle.



So I'm not here all weekend & the food thread practically dies. :o Hmmmmm.......

OK, I didn't do too badly at the fair. :D Here's the rundown:

Panini (how weird is that, David?! OK, not that weird I guess.) It was a veggie one - roasted red pepper, spinach, portabello mushroom & mozzarella cheese. I've had them before, and they can be greasy, but this one was great.

Fresh cut French fries with vinegar, salt & ketchup (shared with friends.)

Baby buttered spuds (tiny white taters drowned in butter. So bad, yet so good.)

Philly cheese steak (I wanted the chicken Philly, but they were out of chicken - how do you run out of chicken?) it was OK.

Fried dough brushed with butter & sprinkled with powdered sugar on the way out. Fantastic!

Not too bad for 7 hours, but I did end up sick to my stomach later. :mad:

Today has been raisin bran, a peach and some colby jack cheese.

[JazmenFlowers]

^^^
I know what you mean. I ate fast food for the first time in 3 months yesterday and felt like total **** last night and still don't feel well this morning. I had an immense craving for it and just couldn't resist. Today, I'm back on track. Had a powerbar for breakfast and have been drinking my water.

[DavidMn]

Just polished off a delicious tomato/fresh mozerella salad.MMM

[SuzeQuze]

^^^
I know what you mean. I ate fast food for the first time in 3 months yesterday and felt like total **** last night and still don't feel well this morning. I had an immense craving for it and just couldn't resist. Today, I'm back on track. Had a powerbar for breakfast and have been drinking my water.

What kind of fast food? Last nite for dinner I had a cheeseburger I made at home because I have so much food left over from my cookout. I had a no show and none of my maybes showed up. But the good news is I have enough for another cookout! :lol:

Sometimes you just gotta satisfy those cravings. Eating it once every few mos is not bad at all.

I had Kashi cereal with soy milk for breakfast and a salad for lunch. I am having a big sugar craving though which I will likely indulge.

[GODDESS6]

filet mignon, acorn squash w/ tons of butter & brown sugar & a salad:thumbsup: ~

[Livia]

^^^^ Yum!

I'm still obsessed with making my own shrimp Pad Thai. Last nite's batch was darn good, I think I finally found the perfect sauce, Central Market's Satay sauce. I just bought bean sprouts last Thursday and they were already too yucky to use last night. If I'd had fresh ones, it would have been perfect.

[SuzeQuze]

you're goddamn right it is! i've never tried the mix stuff before. maybe one of these days i will. usually i either make my own or i buy a container of it from the grocery store.

Homemade is the best. You really need a food processor though otherwise it is just way too much work. Besides the avocado my recipe calls for lemon juice, garlic, tomato, onion, salt and pepper, and a jalapeno. It's pretty simple for something so good. Mmmm...

[skcin]

^^^^ Yum!

I'm still obsessed with making my own shrimp Pad Thai. Last nite's batch was darn good, I think I finally found the perfect sauce, Central Market's Satay sauce. I just bought bean sprouts last Thursday and they were already too yucky to use last night. If I'd had fresh ones, it would have been perfect.


I want to make Thai food at home too, but I haven't yet. Same with sushi.

I'm having a whole wheat English muffin (8 grams of fiber, baby!) with some peanut butter on it.

[irishgrl]

Beef Jerky, the kind that is about 18" long and 6" wide and LOADED with chilis.
its hot and sweet, just like I like it :nod:

[Livia]

I just ate a "big salad" (like Elaine on Seinfeld). I made a Greek salad, with black olives, feta cheese, purple onions and added artificial lobster meat. With bacon dressing that you'd normally use on a spinach salad. It was yummy, and I'm full.

[Red]

Mmm, I just had some delicious sushi for dinner, tuna and salmon sashimi and a kamachi roll. Deeeee-lish!

[amber]

Mmm, I just had some delicious sushi for dinner, tuna and salmon sashimi and a kamachi roll. Deeeee-lish!

Jealous.

I just ate a "big salad" (like Elaine on Seinfeld). I made a Greek salad, with black olives, feta cheese, purple onions and added artificial lobster meat. With bacon dressing that you'd normally use on a spinach salad. It was yummy, and I'm full.

I love big salads. There isn't anything I like more than big salads. That bacon with the feta sounds really strong. Probably both were in smaller amounts.
Black olives are one of my favorite foods.

Livia wins the "food I want to eat" prize for today.

I am making a corn tortilla, crispy, fried in coconut oil (and laid on paper towels after to absorb) with Salsa from the mexi place, romaine lettuce, cheese, and a mix of ground turkey and ground boca, flavored with green onions.
That's all I have to fix, so I've also been making homeade tortilla chips, fried in coconut oil, and they are really good. I mean, they just taste like mexi chips. they take like five minutes to cook. That's your tip of the day, kids.
Not as nutritious as I'd like (I would love some tomatoes and guac to go on them, maybe a nice side salad, some fish...) but so very cheap, and pretty tasty. You're f*cked if your salsa runs out, though, unless you have taco bell packets laying around. :laugh: I can't eat burritos that don't have salsa, and tomatoes too. One or the other.

I just realized if I smidged a few drops of Caesar dressing on my burrito, it would be even mo better. Plus, I'm almost out of salsa.

Let's not forget, a bunch of the reason we work is to eat. To eat the best we can to make us feel strong. We work for shelter, and other things. But we always need food. So take some time to use your money for something that will help you thrive. That is the whole point of money, right?

[Red]

So take some time to use your money for something that will help you thrive. That is the whole point of money, right?

See, that's funny, because the main reason I want a raise is so I have more money to dine out.

[amber]

See, that's funny, because the main reason I want a raise is so I have more money to dine out.

So would you say it's not so much funny, as it is totally true? :shrug:

[Red]

So would you say it's not so much funny, as it is totally true? :shrug:


Um, it's funny because it's true.:)

[amber]

Um, it's funny because it's true.:)

n' no - it's funny because it's true.

I have not got the package. Sad. Maybe the kitties of the corn stole and ate it.

[Red]

n' no - it's funny because it's true.

I have not got the package. Sad. Maybe the kitties of the corn stole and ate it.

Sh*t!! No package.:(
Do corn kitties have guilt in their eyes, or does the glow make it indiscernable? Hmm, could make it hard to tell.

So the sushi I had was not very filling. So should I just power through until I fall asleep, or should I succumb to my urge to eat truffled popcorn? What to do, what to doooo.....

[amber]

Sh*t!! No package.:(
Do corn kitties have guilt in their eyes, or does the glow make it indiscernable? Hmm, could make it hard to tell.

So the sushi I had was not very filling. So should I just power through until I fall asleep, or should I succumb to my urge to eat truffled popcorn? What to do, what to doooo.....

You should above all tell me what the hell truffled popcorn is.



I'm eating a grapefruit.

[Red]

You should above all tell me what the hell truffled popcorn is.



I'm eating a grapefruit.


Aw, see, you're eating something all healthy. This is not making my choice easier.

Whatcha do, is you take your air-popped popcorn, add some sea salt and some deeeeelicious melty butter..but before adding the butter, you mix in about a teaspoon (maybe a little more for some added indulgence) of white truffle oil. Dear God, it is absolutely exquisite and had taken popcorn to a whole new level of fabulousness. Trust me, you will never be the same again.:nod:

[amber]

Aw, see, you're eating something all healthy. This is not making my choice easier.

Whatcha do, is you take your air-popped popcorn, add some sea salt and some deeeeelicious melty butter..but before adding the butter, you mix in about a teaspoon (maybe a little more for some added indulgence) of white truffle oil. Dear God, it is absolutely exquisite and had taken popcorn to a whole new level of fabulousness. Trust me, you will never be the same again.:nod:

Oh, I've never had truffle oil, but the other stuff is what I do anyway. I usually use coconut oil instead of butter, but not always.

Hmm, I'm totally going to try that. Sometimes I eat a lot of popcorn. It sounds like it will probably be good. I just got an air popper.

Do I really need to be even more addicted to popcorn? It's so cheap, too. *shakes fist at delicious truffle oil snack!*
I also like to sprinkle (and I mean sprinkle/light spray, very light, because you can't eat soggy popcorn) pepperoncini juice on my popcorn.

Damn, I totally want to try that now! And I can't believe I've never had truffle oil.

Now I'm having Rooibos Vanilla Red Tea. Relaxing. Yet delicious.

[Red]

Oh, I've never had truffle oil, but the other stuff is what I do anyway. I usually use coconut oil instead of butter, but not always.

Hmm, I'm totally going to try that. Sometimes I eat a lot of popcorn. It sounds like it will probably be good. I just got an air popper.

Do I really need to be even more addicted to popcorn? It's so cheap, too. *shakes fist at delicious truffle oil snack!*
I also like to sprinkle (and I mean sprinkle/light spray, very light, because you can't eat soggy popcorn) pepperoncini juice on my popcorn.

Damn, I totally want to try that now! And I can't believe I've never had truffle oil.

Now I'm having Rooibos Vanilla Red Tea. Relaxing. Yet delicious.


Truffle oil has a distinct aroma and flavour all its own, very recognizable once you've had it. It's pretty expensive, but a little goes a long way and can last you quite awhile so a small bottle is all you need. Other than the heavenly popcorn treat, it's magnificent on scallops and risotto and a great addition to cheese fondue. You see where I'm going with this? Truffle oil is totally made for rich foods and a perfect indulgence. Seriously buy yourself a wee bottle and you'll be the happiest lass in the land.:)

[ragandbone]

Oh, I've never had truffle oil, but the other stuff is what I do anyway. I usually use coconut oil instead of butter, but not always.

Hmm, I'm totally going to try that. Sometimes I eat a lot of popcorn. It sounds like it will probably be good. I just got an air popper.

Do I really need to be even more addicted to popcorn? It's so cheap, too. *shakes fist at delicious truffle oil snack!*
I also like to sprinkle (and I mean sprinkle/light spray, very light, because you can't eat soggy popcorn) pepperoncini juice on my popcorn.

Damn, I totally want to try that now! And I can't believe I've never had truffle oil.

Now I'm having Rooibos Vanilla Red Tea. Relaxing. Yet delicious.

Yum, I love that tea! I like popcorn with nutritional yeast on it, and a dash of cayenne pepper.
I have some organic coconut oil, and I guess I should try it on the popcorn.

[Livia]

I put parmesan cheese and a little melted Brummell & Brown spread on my popcorn.

Amber - the bacon dressing I use is Marie's. It's more sweet than bacon-y. It's really good! Feta cheese is a weird food. I can't stand the smell, but I love the taste!

[skcin]

I love big salads. There isn't anything I like more than big salads.

Poor sandwich. When did you guys break up?

Aw, see, you're eating something all healthy. This is not making my choice easier.

Whatcha do, is you take your air-popped popcorn, add some sea salt and some deeeeelicious melty butter..but before adding the butter, you mix in about a teaspoon (maybe a little more for some added indulgence) of white truffle oil. Dear God, it is absolutely exquisite and had taken popcorn to a whole new level of fabulousness. Trust me, you will never be the same again.:nod:

That? Sounds divine. :nod:

Yum, I love that tea! I like popcorn with nutritional yeast on it, and a dash of cayenne pepper.
I have some organic coconut oil, and I guess I should try it on the popcorn.

I love putting Frank's Red Hot sauce on my popcorn.

I put parmesan cheese and a little melted Brummell & Brown spread on my popcorn.

Amber - the bacon dressing I use is Marie's. It's more sweet than bacon-y. It's really good! Feta cheese is a weird food. I can't stand the smell, but I love the taste!

I've also done parm on the popcorn. Delish.

Feta cheese rocks. I used to really hate it, but now I rarely eat a salad without it. Fresh cukes & tomatoes with a dash of S&P topped with feta, vinegar & a splash of oil is the best.


We had a goodbye brunch for one of my coworkers. I was able to limit myself to 1/2 bagel with a tiny bit of cream cheese & a bunch of fresh fruit. Oh, and a cup of French vanilla tea.

[JazmenFlowers]

I've also done parm on the popcorn. Delish.
I sprinkle a little chili powder on my popcorn when I eat popcorn. I'm not a huge fan of it, but the chili powder gives it a bite. :thumbsup:

[DavidMn]

A piece of Russell Stover chocolate. MMMMM:nod:

[skcin]

Homegrown cherry tomatoes with ranch dip.

[SuzeQuze]

I'm not eating anything but I'm kind of hungry. :( Going to the gym soon tho. :) I will eat soon enough and then it is going to be a burger because I have so many left over from my party on Sat. That's right, I said a burger! Mmmm... :)

[skcin]

^ I love burgers. Are you changing them up a bit every night? Like bleu cheese burger one night, Mexican burger another, BLT burger the next... Or is it same ol' same ol' American cheese & ketchup? :laugh:

BTW - finally getting a Cheesecake Factory here. I think by the end of this year. Drrrrrooooooooolllllll.......

[BTFLCHLD]

A salad someone made me. They snuck in tofu...I thought it was cheese!

[Livia]

Just ate a banana w/ peanut butter shmeared on it.

A 24-hour Whataburger and a 24-hour Taco Cabana just opened right next door to each other, a mile from my house. I hit the Taco Cabana on my way home Sat. nite - beef fajita dinner plate. Yum! I'll be in serious trouble if I make a habit out of it.

[JazmenFlowers]

A salad someone made me. They snuck in tofu...I thought it was cheese!
I love tofu.

[Red]

A salad someone made me. They snuck in tofu...I thought it was cheese!

Those bastards!!:eek:

[chiliD]

Popcorn. Act II.

[irishgrl]

a Peach, ham slice, swiss cheese slice and whole wheat bread. not as imaginative as the rest of you but I was making my son's lunch for his first day of school tomorrow and I had to snack doncha know...

[DavidMn]

Some grape tomatoes. Quite delicious actually.:nod:

[skcin]

:cool: Sushi - maki rolls. 3 piece each - spicy tuna, creamy crabmeat & California.

[SuzeQuze]

^ I love burgers. Are you changing them up a bit every night? Like bleu cheese burger one night, Mexican burger another, BLT burger the next... Or is it same ol' same ol' American cheese & ketchup? :laugh:

BTW - finally getting a Cheesecake Factory here. I think by the end of this year. Drrrrrooooooooolllllll.......

Well thanks for the tips. I have some cheddar slices I've been having on them. But blue cheese will be next. Yum!

Uhoh, Cheesecake Factory = fabulous chocolate martinis!

[DavidMn]

A BLT sandwich

[carrie721]

uh, i just had a really weird salad type thing. i found some tuna in the cupboard, so i mixed a package of that with some spinach and had that with some salsa ... it was ... interesting?

[amber]

uh, i just had a really weird salad type thing. i found some tuna in the cupboard, so i mixed a package of that with some spinach and had that with some salsa ... it was ... interesting?

Wow! That is super! Okay, maybe I just think that b/c it is something I would make, because I'm hella poor and usually just have random ingredients in the house, and then just make weird stuff. Dopple.
But, it was nutritious, for sure. :blob2:

Spinach is great b/c it has a lot of iron (among other great properties) and can significantly reduce your cravings for red meat. The main nutrition thing of red meat is iron, and protein.

[_Modern_Hippie]

I'm thinking of having hot dogs, with peanut butter, jelly and honey on them...

[SuzeQuze]

I'm thinking of having hot dogs, with peanut butter, jelly and honey on them...

:lol: Sick!

[JazmenFlowers]

an oatmeal raisin cookie. and I ate Popeye's last night. sheesh. I really do stress eat. work has been really, really stressful...working 11 hour days this week has taken a toll on me, but all our motions are due to be filed today so hopefully next week things will be back to normal and I can get back on my strict diet/exercise routine. I've walked 3 days this week so I'm not doing too bad.

I know I probably shouldn't be eating this cookie, but it's just one and it's sooo good.

[skcin]

Had 2 egg whites & some cheese on a whole wheat light English muffin with 1/2 cup of OJ this morning. Just had 2 small homegrown peaches. Well, not grown at MY home....:D

[JazmenFlowers]

Had 2 egg whites & some cheese on a whole wheat light English muffin with 1/2 cup of OJ this morning. Just had 2 small homegrown peaches. Well, not grown at MY home....:D
I wish I could eat breakfast like this. I just can't. for some reason breakfast, unless it's like a cereal bar, makes me really sick to my stomach. and OJ? love it, especially late at night, but in the morning? clear the bathrooms boys!

[carrie721]

Had 2 egg whites & some cheese on a whole wheat light English muffin with 1/2 cup of OJ this morning. Just had 2 small homegrown peaches. Well, not grown at MY home....:D

wait. i need more specifics. what kind of cheese? also, do you drink OJ with or without pulp?

[SuzeQuze]

an oatmeal raisin cookie. and I ate Popeye's last night. sheesh. I really do stress eat. work has been really, really stressful...working 11 hour days this week has taken a toll on me, but all our motions are due to be filed today so hopefully next week things will be back to normal and I can get back on my strict diet/exercise routine. I've walked 3 days this week so I'm not doing too bad.

I know I probably shouldn't be eating this cookie, but it's just one and it's sooo good.

Yeah, just eat it. Even mice under stress will eat more fat/sugar. The key is to reduce your stress as much as possible. It looks like that could happen next week. :)

[skcin]

wait. i need more specifics. what kind of cheese? also, do you drink OJ with or without pulp?

Of course. :D I love that you love food as much as me. It was 1/2 serving of shredded "Mexican" (which I think is cheddar & Monterey Jack...) And I drink OJ fortified with calcium NO pulp. The Eng. muffin, btw, has 8G of fiber. I'm casually follwing Weight Watchers (meaning I didn't join but I'm know how to do the "points" system) and all of that is only 4 points (I can have between 18-25 per day.)

[carrie721]

Of course. :D It was 1/2 serving of shredded "Mexican" (which I think is chaddar & Monterey Jack...) And I drink OJ fortified with calcium NO pulp. The Eng. muffin, btw, has 8G of fiber.

those mexican cheese blends are so good. and OJ always has to be pulp-free ... i don't like to feel like a baleen whale when i drink juice. :laugh:

[estranged4life]

nothing, Still full from eating a Chicken Fajita Omelet w/pancakes at IHOP this morning (Deb ordered the Chicken Fried Steak platter).

It was weird to be sitting in an IHOP as the only customers at 5AM (Such is the life in 'insomniac theater'), Kinda freaky to see the security guard had his revolver ready for use should anyone try to rob the place.

[mikeschmike]

I just finished off a turkey and cheddar sandwich. I also had cucumber slices. Delish!

[SuzeQuze]

Crackers with pepper jack cheese and pepperoni. Slurp.

[DrummerDeanna]

those mexican cheese blends are so good.


Well if there's one thing we Mexicans can do well, it's get people fat ;)

Actually I have a really really good recipe for "Green Chile Stuff" it's super good, super healthy and just overall to die for. AND my sister has perfected a low-fat Green Chile Enchilada recipe...ok LOWER fat :laugh: but it's gooood.

[ragandbone]

Well if there's one thing we Mexicans can do well, it's get people fat ;)

Actually I have a really really good recipe for "Green Chile Stuff" it's super good, super healthy and just overall to die for. AND my sister has perfected a low-fat Green Chile Enchilada recipe...ok LOWER fat :laugh: but it's gooood.
I love enchiladas, and I love green chiles! Please post that recipe, I would love to try it. I worked at a family-run Mexican and Southwestern restaurant for a while, and learned how to make good salsa, and ceviche, Navajo tacos (Southwestern) and their family recipe for mole. Why the resume'? I am just trying ot let you know that I'm a serious about cooKing those enchiladas!:D

[DrummerDeanna]

I love enchiladas, and I love green chiles! Please post that recipe, I would love to try it. I worked at a family-run Mexican and Southwestern restaurant for a while, and learned how to make good salsa, and ceviche, Navajo tacos (Southwestern) and their family recipe for mole. Why the resume'? I am just trying ot let you know that I ma serious about cooling those enchiladas!:D

Well I can't post the Green Chile Stuff recipe - as my sister and I are the only ones who have it - it's our "secret family recipe"

The enchiladas - I don't have the recipe here (it's at home) - but I can PM it to you if you'd like...:o

[carrie721]

Well if there's one thing we Mexicans can do well, it's get people fat ;)

Actually I have a really really good recipe for "Green Chile Stuff" it's super good, super healthy and just overall to die for. AND my sister has perfected a low-fat Green Chile Enchilada recipe...ok LOWER fat :laugh: but it's gooood.

well, y'all have certainly done a number on me. :lol:

well geez, thanks for teasing us! :p

[DrummerDeanna]

well, y'all have certainly done a number on me. :lol:

well geez, thanks for teasing us! :p


I know...I don't even eat Mexican Food that much - I figure the fat must be in my genes :p

I know...I thought about the teasing after I posted...but that stuff - you can't make anywhere but places where they sell Green Chile - and I'm talking the REAL stuff...

[macmar71]

Garden Salad with Feta Cheese

[DavidMn]

Strawberries

[carrie721]

damn ... totally just gave into stress craving. guac & chips and crystal light.

[DrummerDeanna]

damn ... totally just gave into stress craving. guac & chips and crystal light.

:eek: Nooo!

Well at least you're drinking Crystal Light instead of soda...or worse yet..MILK!!! ;)

totally kidding....please don't hit me :p

[carrie721]

:eek: Nooo!

Well at least you're drinking Crystal Light instead of soda...or worse yet..MILK!!! ;)

totally kidding....please don't hit me :p

haha, i can't throw that far, so you're safe. yumm, the guac was good. i actually don't feel too guilty about it.

[DrummerDeanna]

haha, i can't throw that far, so you're safe. yumm, the guac was good. i actually don't feel too guilty about it.

hehe...if it were earlier you could have sent me a virus instead of Cyndi...but oh well too little too late! ;)

Glad the Guac was good...I LOVE LOVE LOVE Guac....I think tomorrow I'll pick up some avocados...sounds good.

[face of glass]

Porridge. Mmm, it's so simple and plain.

[DrummerDeanna]

Life cereal w/ a splash of skim milk.

Later? Dominos Pizza for my last hurrah...

[gldstwmn]

Oatmeal and some turkey and some coffee.

[DavidMn]

A BLT sandwich

[BlackWidow]

Sesame Bagel & Cream Cheese..Mmmmmmm

[DavidMn]

Sesame Bagel & Cream Cheese..MmmmmmmAny particular kind of cream cheese?

[BlackWidow]

Any particular kind of cream cheese?

It's Western Bagel Cream Cheese..IT ROCKS!!!:nod: :nod:

[DavidMn]

It's Western Bagel Cream Cheese..IT ROCKS!!!:nod: :nod:Cool.I'm partial to green olive pimento myself. MMMM:)

[carrie721]

i just had turkey, tomatoes, and guac in a wheat wrap. yummmmmmm.

did i mention guac?

[DrummerDeanna]

i just had turkey, tomatoes, and guac in a wheat wrap. yummmmmmm.

did i mention guac?

YUM!!! You're rocking the guac lately - I'm getting avocados when I make a grocery run later....w/ the new WW ready shopping list in hand - I'm excited...I'm gonna rock the veggies this week!

[DavidMn]

YUM!!! You're rocking the guac lately - I'm getting avocados when I make a grocery run later....w/ the new WW ready shopping list in hand - I'm excited...I'm gonna rock the veggies this week!Avocadoes and Guac are truly god's food!:)

[carrie721]

YUM!!! You're rocking the guac lately - I'm getting avocados when I make a grocery run later....w/ the new WW ready shopping list in hand - I'm excited...I'm gonna rock the veggies this week!

yeah, i totally am. in fact, i used "guac" today at work when talking to a customer ... like, "that's so guac!" he thought it was hilarious.

good luck with ww - you'll have to keep us as obnoxiously up-to-date on your progress as i do. :D what is ww like? i mean, what do you talk about there? is it like a support group or something?

[carrie721]

Avocadoes and Guac are truly god's food!:)

damn straight. sometimes if i have avocados and i don't feel like making guac, i'll just cut 'em in half, take the pit out, and then put a little dressing in the middle, and voila! snack!

[DavidMn]

damn straight. sometimes if i have avocados and i don't feel like making guac, i'll just cut 'em in half, take the pit out, and then put a little dressing in the middle, and voila! snack!When I was younger, my grandma used to buy avocados and when I'd come over she'd cut them up and boy would I have a treat!:]

[macmar71]

Lasagna with salad and italian bread & butter......

[BlackWidow]

Lasagna with salad and italian bread & butter......

Yum..I'm on my way!!!:wavey:

[skcin]

Oh, how I love you, shiny green Granny Smith apple. :angel:

[DrummerDeanna]

Baby Carrots. mmm....don't be jealous :p

[skcin]

Celery & peanut butter for a mid-morning snack, then a WW frozen dinner for lunch. This one was was actually really good - very filling and very tasty. Beef & veggies. 3 points, Dee! :D

And a mini Peppermint Patty for dessert. :angel:

[chiliD]

Leftover Trader Joe's Shrimp & Veggie Stir-Fry.

[skcin]

^ Damn you lucky bastards and your Trader Joe's! :mad:

I'm jealous - I've never been to one, there aren't any nearby.

[DrummerDeanna]

Celery & peanut butter for a mid-morning snack, then a WW frozen dinner for lunch. This one was was actually really good - very filling and very tasty. Beef & veggies. 3 points, Dee! :D

And a mini Peppermint Patty for dessert. :angel:

Ooh - I got SO burned out on microwave meals- but I think I'm ready to try some more - so I'll have to check that one out....

The whole points thing and starting this has been overwhelming and just a little scary - it's no wonder I've gotten fat - I eat like a damn pig :laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

Ooh - I got SO burned out on microwave meals- but I think I'm ready to try some more - so I'll have to check that one out....

The whole points thing and starting this has been overwhelming and just a little scary - it's no wonder I've gotten fat - I eat like a damn pig :laugh:

I love the Amy's organic ones but I get them on sale because they are expensive. I'm not a big fan of "diet" meals because they have so many preservatives and other crap in them. But the frozen section with organic stuff rocks.

[DrummerDeanna]

I love the Amy's organic ones but I get them on sale because they are expensive. I'm not a big fan of "diet" meals because they have so many preservatives and other crap in them. But the frozen section with organic stuff rocks.

I've never tried the Amy's meals _ I'll look into them..I wish stores still sold Linda McCartney's meals...I'd totally buy those :laugh:

But I keep frozen meals to a minimum - especially since I'm learning to cook - I made salmon last night :D

[skcin]

I probably eat 1 or 2 a month. One brand (Lean Cuisine maybe?) doesn't use preservatives, so I usually buy those. Obvioulsy not the best choice, but great if you're in a hurry. I usually fortify with some steamed veggies on the side so I'm not hungry again in an hour.


Dee - the points thing is overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy. And after a while, you remember how many points are in certain foods so you won't have to keep looking everything up. I actually think it's kinda fun balancing my meals out. Yeah, I'm a loser. :laugh: Anyway, I've been following it pretty strictly for a week (with one "free" day - I didn't go crazy, but I didn't count the beers I drank) and I've lost about 3 pounds so far. I'm aiming for 10 more.

[SuzeQuze]

Trail mix for energy for my workout in a couple of hours.

[DrummerDeanna]

Dee - the points thing is overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy. And after a while, you remember how many points are in certain foods so you won't have to keep looking everything up. I actually think it's kinda fun balancing my meals out. Yeah, I'm a loser. :laugh: Anyway, I've been following it pretty strictly for a week (with one "free" day - I didn't go crazy, but I didn't count the beers I drank) and I've lost about 3 pounds so far. I'm aiming for 10 more.

I almost wept when I stepped on the scale at my first meeting - I'm not far from where Stevie was at her heaviest (or at least what she claims her heaviest weight was).

But I feel good that I'm finally doing something about it - and putting money behind it really forces me to follow through and do this thing.

I'm just basically re-learning how to eat/ how MUCH to eat etc - so far so good - though I was hungry ALL DAY yesterday....and had to go to the bathroom every 2 seconds...

I'm going slow though - this week diet - next week I'll add the exercise :D

[skcin]

^ Oh, yeah, you'll feel like you're starving for the first few days. :nod: No joke - keep busy & find somethig else to do so you don't keep saying "damn, I'm so hungry!" You said you did WW before, right? Then you know it gets easier, you don't feel as hungry after a few weeks. God bless the "zero" foods (tomatoes, cukes, mushrooms, pickles...) If I really need something to hold me over, a nice crisp dill pickle does the trick.

The great thing is that after I get used to eating that way for a while (healthier foods, smaller portions) eating junk food (or too much of anything) literally makes me feel ill. It's gradual, but after a while it just becomes natural & I don't have to pay such close ateantion to it - it becomes second nature. Just takes a while to get into the habit initally.

I've been exercising like crazy too. 30-40 minutes of cardio 5 days a week - I'm alternating brisk walks with the dog with the elliptical, and 2 days a week I'm doing light weights/stregth trainging exercises too. In a couple weeks I start a yoga class one morning a week too.

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

Yes, I did WW before - but it's been about 10 years - so everythings different :laugh: I like this points thing better though - and keeping track of veggies, oils/fats and such is really helpful.

Yeah - the "free foods" i predict will be a lifesavers -as will those 35 weekly flex points. I know things will get easier - and actually this initial start hasn't been awful - I'm not craving junk food like I thought I would - so I've really excited and hopeful...

Now get me that Egg Drop Soup recipe :D ---nevermind - wrong thread :p

[strandinthewind]

I love the Amy's organic ones but I get them on sale because they are expensive. I'm not a big fan of "diet" meals because they have so many preservatives and other crap in them. But the frozen section with organic stuff rocks.

Amy's are good - I like her chilli

[carrie721]

I've been exercising like crazy too. 30-40 minutes of cardio 5 days a week - I'm alternating brisk walks with the dog with the elliptical, and 2 days a week I'm doing light weights/stregth trainging exercises too. In a couple weeks I start a yoga class one morning a week too.

cardio's great, but i really think that doing weights is key, too. the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn just sitting on your ass. building muscle will also help keep your metabolism up. i've also noticed that doing weights has really improved my performance with cardio exercise, which makes it more enjoyable imo. if you don't like doing weight machines, you can do interval training on one of the cardio machines and it'll help build muscle, too. i've been doing weights m/w/f and cardio t/th/s with a free day on sundays, and it's been working out great. :thumbsup:

[skcin]

^ Exactly. I used to kind of blow off the weights, but I started doing them more regularlyagain . Huge difference in energy, strength, tone - everything. My weight days are T&Th. :D

[carrie721]

Amy's are good - I like her chilli

i tried amy's chili the other day (the super spicy stuff, with low sodium) and i didn't really like it. what kind do you like?

[JazmenFlowers]

I've been exercising like crazy too. 30-40 minutes of cardio 5 days a week - I'm alternating brisk walks with the dog with the elliptical, and 2 days a week I'm doing light weights/stregth trainging exercises too. In a couple weeks I start a yoga class one morning a week too.
damn! you work it. I'm up to 4 days a week...hopefully will be 5 beginning next week.

[Red]

Honey roasted macadamia nuts and a Strongbow.

[ragandbone]

I just had fettucine tossed with homemade pesto. The basil thrived this year, but for some reason, our tomato plants suck. Yummy pesto, but I kept checking it, while making it, and now I feel as if someone poured a cup opf olive oil down my throat.

[SuzeQuze]

Oat bran - hot with raisins, walnuts and cinnamon. We are having a chilly August, I should not be eating hot cereal this time of year!

[heyjupiter678]

I'm living on the edge this morning - cran vanilla crunch cereal with (gasp!) skim milk. I just hope I don't keel over before I can finish it. It's pretty tasty.

[sara1998]

A banana..... I think I'm going for the peach now.

[DavidMn]

2 sliced up Avocados:thumbsup:

[SuzeQuze]

Trail mix.

[carrie721]

2 sliced up Avocados:thumbsup:

yummmmmmm. :blob2:

uh, last night i made tofu tacos. disgusting. i don't think i can handle the texture.

i just had fake chicken nuggets and (you guessed it) guacamole. now i think i'm going to have some broccoli.

[DrummerDeanna]

Fake meat=blech :laugh:

Except for Gardenburger Riblets. But my feelings on fake meat are key in me not being a vegetarian.

I'm not eating a damn thing right now -but if I wasn't trying to turn my diet around - I'd be eating Goldfish by the freakin' pound :laugh:

I am looking forward to what I'll eat later:

Salmon
Green Salad (spinach and Romaine) w/ Guac instead of dressing..sooooo good.
If I have enough calories/points left over I will have a Tortilla.

[chiliD]

eating nothing...I'm drinking water.

[Red]

eating nothing...I'm drinking water.


Behaving, are we?

Hm, not me. I'm eating like a jackass today. I'm on my 3rd Reese's peanut butter cup, the kind that has the extra peanut butter.

[JazmenFlowers]

yummmmmmm. :blob2:

uh, last night i made tofu tacos. disgusting. i don't think i can handle the texture.

i just had fake chicken nuggets and (you guessed it) guacamole. now i think i'm going to have some broccoli.
I love making sloppy joes with tofu. YUM.

[chiliD]

Behaving, are we?

Hm, not me. I'm eating like a jackass today. I'm on my 3rd Reese's peanut butter cup, the kind that has the extra peanut butter.


Yes & no. I had a fairly big lunch...but I walked for about a mile & a half afterwards...therefore, "hydrate, hydrate, hydrate". ;)

[foxyluva]

I love making sloppy joes with tofu. YUM.

I've been meaning to ask this for the longest - what are sloppy joes? Are they some sort of hamburger :shrug:

[chiliD]

chopped hamburger in a pseudo-BBQ sauce liberally ladeled on a hamburger bun...like this:

http://users.qconline.com/~myrnajoy/images/sloppy_joe.jpg

or a little NEATER photo...a "not-so-sloppy joe", I guess:

http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/BDX/BDX126/bxp28067.jpg

[BTFLCHLD]

carefree sugarless bubblegum. Based on Lindsey's tour antics I have come to find it is healthier to chew through these than cases of #2 pencils.

[Red]

chopped hamburger in a pseudo-BBQ sauce liberally ladeled on a hamburger bun...like this:

http://users.qconline.com/~myrnajoy/images/sloppy_joe.jpg

or a little NEATER photo...a "not-so-sloppy joe", I guess:

http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/BDX/BDX126/bxp28067.jpg

Holy sh*t, those look awesome...*droooool*

[macmar71]

Pastrami Bread

[foxyluva]

I just ate some crumpets smothered in butter, and almost a whole packet of chocolate biscuits.

Yeah, Im trying to put on weight :laugh:

[Livia]

Sloppy Joe's - I make mine w/ ground sirloin and nothing else but Manwich sauce, but I like to add garlic, more spices and onions to it. Whatever's left over gets frozen and doctored up again later for spaghetti sauce. :thumbsup:

[JazmenFlowers]

2 chicken breasts and black-eyed peas. I think I'll go for a caramel rice cake with peanut butter for a snack.

[_Modern_Hippie]

A mixture of sugar, Oreo crumbs, a raw egg, mini marshmellows, crushed pineapple and whipped cream! I'm always eating such far-out concoctions, aren't I? hehehe...

[macmar71]

Oyster crackers as my stomach is queasy:shocked:

[SuzeQuze]

Organic veggie enchilada with legumes and rice. Good stuff.

[SuzeQuze]

Oyster crackers as my stomach is queasy:shocked:

Hope your tummy feels better.

[carrie721]

i'm eating a broccoli, spinach, and tomato salad with a honey mustard vinaigrette. yummmmmm. i think this is the best salad dressing i've ever had.

[DrummerDeanna]

homegrown cherry tomatoes someone brough into work..they are SO good.

[UnwindedDreams]

Just ate...pasta with homemade red gravy and sausage and meatballs...

[Red]

Mmm, I just had my new favourite snack, popcorn with truffle oil. Deeelish.

[DavidMn]

A medium chocolate dipped Dairy Queen cone.:cool:

[BlackWidow]

PBJ....mmmm

[DavidMn]

PBJ....mmmmThat souds yummy!:nod:

[carrie721]

That souds yummy!:nod:

david, i thought of you yesterday because i made the BEST guacamole. literally, it was the best guac i've ever had. luckily i still have some left! :blob2:

[DavidMn]

david, i thought of you yesterday because i made the BEST guacamole. literally, it was the best guac i've ever had. luckily i still have some left! :blob2:YOU BEEYOTCH! And you didnt send me any?:xoxo: :laugh:

[carrie721]

YOU BEEYOTCH! And you didnt send me any?:xoxo: :laugh:

nope, i'm keeping it alllllll to myself! yummmmmmmmmmmm! :p

[skcin]

Homegrown tomatoes from our garden. :)


I've been meaning to ask - how do you guys eat guac? And no smart ass "how DON'T I eat guac..." answers please. :rolleyes: Seriously. It's not really a diet staple of mine, but I did buy some (premade) from the store recently. I put it on a Gardenburger w/cheese last week & it was awsome.

So - what else do I do with this stuff? I don't want to dig into a giant bowl of it with a bag of tortilla chips, since I'm trying to follow WW, so putting it on/in stuff as a topping/additional ingredient would be best. Recommendations please. :angel:

[DrummerDeanna]

Homegrown tomatoes from our garden. :)


I've been meaning to ask - how do you guys eat guac? And no smart ass "how DON'T I eat guac..." answers please. :rolleyes: Seriously. It's not really a diet staple of mine, but I did buy some (premade) from the store recently. I put it on a Gardenburger w/cheese last week & it was awsome.

So - what else do I do with this stuff? I don't want to dig into a giant bowl of it with a bag of tortilla chips, since I'm trying to follow WW, so putting it on/in stuff as a topping/additional ingredient would be best. Recommendations please. :angel:


Well since I love it - and since the one I buy at the store (which is delicious) is only 1 point per serving..I'm finding several uses for it.

My favorite so far is a substitute for salad dressing. I'm not big on salad dressing anyway and of course the one I do love is 3984738 points - so I tried Guac on a spinach/romaine salad...and it's WONDERFUL. SO good -a nd so refreshing.

I've also been putting it in my sandwhiches, but the bread I found that it low in points is also horrid - so even the Guac isn't helping...

Lets see - I dip my carrots in it....but mostly I've been doing the salad thing :D

[SuzeQuze]

You can also make burritos with refried beans, salsa, and low-fat cheese wrapped in a low-carb tortilla and eat the guac with those.

[Livia]

I love the guac. I make black bean burritos with low fat sour cream, fat-free tortillas, low fat shredded Mexican cheese blend, black olives, and Cholula sauce (WAY better than Tabasco).

Guac is good on a turkey sammich too, instead of mayo. If I make a turkey/ham omelette, I'll add some guac on top.

If I do eat it w/ chips, I like to add some Rotel to it. Gives it a little kick!

[BTFLCHLD]

So - what else do I do with this stuff? You could slather it all over your body... -0- calories! Oh....seriously...I don't know.

[carrie721]

umm, i eat guac with anything. seriously. :lol: it's great with morningstar black bean burgers. also, as livia said, it's great on a turkey sammich. try turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, and guac on a low-cal/low-carb wrap. yummmmmmmmm. also, baked chips are an option if you don't want to do normal fried ones.

[skcin]

Well since I love it - and since the one I buy at the store (which is delicious) is only 1 point per serving..I'm finding several uses for it.

My favorite so far is a substitute for salad dressing. I'm not big on salad dressing anyway and of course the one I do love is 3984738 points - so I tried Guac on a spinach/romaine salad...and it's WONDERFUL. SO good -a nd so refreshing.

I've also been putting it in my sandwhiches, but the bread I found that it low in points is also horrid - so even the Guac isn't helping...

Lets see - I dip my carrots in it....but mostly I've been doing the salad thing :D


Would you like me to ship you some Wegman's light bread? :cool:

I like Wonder light Italian or light white. 1 point for 2 slices.

[DrummerDeanna]

Would you like me to ship you some Wegman's light bread? :cool:

I like Wonder light Italian or light white. 1 point for 2 slices.

Yeah - I just got Wonder Light White - it's not bad - I can definitely do that - I was eating the Sara Lee Delightful Honey Wheat. It was NOT delightful. It was gag-reflex-ful. Hated it. sigh.

Anyway - Guac is great, avocados are great - but only a little at a time...sounds like some of you are loading up...is this wise? I know it's a heart-healthy fat - but it's still a LOT of fat :shrug:

[skcin]

^ Arnold Light Seven Grain is very good, especially with peanut butter. Try that for something a bit more rich. I've never tried the Sara Lee - I'll scratch that off my list.

[DrummerDeanna]

^ Arnold Light Seven Grain is very good, especially with peanut butter. Try that for something a bit more rich. I've never tried the Sara Lee - I'll scratch that off my list.

I'm thinking of just sucking up the extra point and going back to the bread I actually like...but I don't know..I mean I can afford it - I usually end the day having to eat more to finish off the points...so I can probably do it...but I'll look into that Arnold Light...I've never heard of it :o

[skcin]

Really? Isn't 1 slice of regular bread like 2 points, but 2 slices of light/high fiber only 1? I don't eat that much bread anymore anyway, I've become a huge fan of those low carb wraps. Light bread never toasts well either, so I usually splurge & eat regular if I make toast.

I found some great English muffins & rolls (thanks, Wegman's!) but I'm still working on finsing a relatively healthy bagel....

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

I don't know - I need to point check the regularl bread I used to get. If it's 2 points per slice then forget it! That's craziness! Guess I'll just have to get used to the light breads - I only eat bread maybe once a day when I have a sandwhich...

Either way I've entered the extremely bitter phase where I curse all those who can eat crap and not get fat. I don't care if they're still not healthy -I want those genes!!!

[JazmenFlowers]

Almond Joy (fun size) - yeah, that's right...I said an Almond Joy. suck it. :p

[BlackWidow]

salted pecans..mmm

[DavidMn]

A leftover slice of Green Mill pizza.

[SuzeQuze]

Chocolate cake. Yeah I want chocolate cake for breakfast! :o

[JazmenFlowers]

Peanut Butter Chocolate Crisp bar by South Beach Diet. wonder if it's loaded with sugar too?

I've tried to eat something for breakfast that won't make me sick, but everything I try ends up being a bad choice because it has too much sugar. I need something quick and on the go. any suggestions?

[MacMan]

I just ate oatmeal. I'm not usually a breakfast eater, but lately I've just been way too hungry by the time lunch comes around - so I've started bring those variety pack packages of oatmeal. It's quick, 2 packs, a bit of water, heat it in the micro for a minute and just add milk.

[Livia]

^^

I don't know - I need to point check the regularl bread I used to get. If it's 2 points per slice then forget it! That's craziness! Guess I'll just have to get used to the light breads - I only eat bread maybe once a day when I have a sandwhich...

Either way I've entered the extremely bitter phase where I curse all those who can eat crap and not get fat. I don't care if they're still not healthy -I want those genes!!!

Have y'all tried Nature's Own bread? They have several varieties, most are low sugar, low calorie, etc.

[skcin]

This morning for breakfast I had a whole wheat low carb wrap filled with 2 egg whites, 1 slice of bacon, some shredded mozz & salsa. Kickass. Only 4 points. Jazz - you could easily wrap it in foil or plastic wrap & eat it on the go. :nod:

Just had a nectarine. I'm trying to be good today, since we are going for Mexican tonight. :cool:

[JazmenFlowers]

This morning for breakfast I had a whole wheat low carb wrap filled with 2 egg whites, 1 slice of bacon, some shredded mozz & salsa. Kickass. Only 4 points. Jazz - you could easily wrap it in foil or plastic wrap & eat it on the go. :nod:
awesome! thanks.

[skcin]

Cherries Jubilee nonfat yogurt :p

[BTFLCHLD]

water and a salt/sweet nut mix from the vending machine...280 calories...1/2 of them fat... :D

[DrummerDeanna]

Have y'all tried Nature's Own bread? They have several varieties, most are low sugar, low calorie, etc.

I LOVE Nature's Own - unfortunately once I left New Mexico I've not been able to find it anywhere :mad:

[DavidMn]

Pineapple.

[DrummerDeanna]

Weight Watchers brand Strawberry Yogurt. It's actually quite good!

[skcin]

^ I'm not a big fan of the WW yogurts for some reason. They taste funny to me - the sweetener maybe? :shrug:

I had sushi for lunch. Sweet, sweet sushi. Mmmmmmmmm.

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

They took a little getting used to - they're thinner and a bit more "grainy" than others. But I was already eating a fat-free light variety - and the WW yogurt isn't that far off. I don't eat it that often - when I do it's not bad.

Now I'm eating baby carrots. Word to the wise..NEVER buy produce at Wal-Mart :o

[skcin]

^ I don't have a SuperWalmart close to me, thank God, so I'm not tempted by their cheap prices. I assume the quality suffers?

BTW - did you make the egg drop? :cool:

[DrummerDeanna]

^ I don't have a SuperWalmart close to me, thank God, so I'm not tempted by their cheap prices. I assume the quality suffers?

BTW - did you make the egg drop? :cool:

No I didn't - because I (stupidly) went to Wal-Mart and usually I will NOT buy produce there - now I remember why - anyway they didn't have green onions. I hope to make it this weekend :)

And - yeah Wal-Mart produce is awful - it's usually bad and/or minutes from going bad. Maybe that's just the case in the places I've lived - but ew. I almost always go elsewhere for produce :D

[JazmenFlowers]

No I didn't - because I (stupidly) went to Wal-Mart and usually I will NOT buy produce there - now I remember why - anyway they didn't have green onions. I hope to make it this weekend :)

And - yeah Wal-Mart produce is awful - it's usually bad and/or minutes from going bad. Maybe that's just the case in the places I've lived - but ew. I almost always go elsewhere for produce :D
egg drop soup is da bomb. I love it. I love miso soup too. in fact, I almost named my lab Miso. :lol:

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

Egg Drop Soup is one of my favorites - LOVE it...Miso - it's already been determined that I'm not going to go near it :laugh:

I'm still bitter at you for eating that Almond Joy and flaunting it ;)

[JazmenFlowers]

I'm still bitter at you for eating that Almond Joy and flaunting it ;)
I know and now my figure is flaunting it. :rolleyes:

[BlackWidow]

Lil Debbie Marshmallow Moon Pies! I AM ADDICTED!

[UnwindedDreams]

Lil Debbie Marshmallow Moon Pies! I AM ADDICTED!
I love moon pies!!! I can eat so many of those:lol:

[BlackWidow]

I love moon pies!!! I can eat so many of those:lol:

^^^^^5!!!

I LOVE ME MY MOONPIES..LOL!!!:p

[UnwindedDreams]

^^^^^5!!!

I LOVE ME MY MOONPIES..LOL!!!:p

I might run out now and buy some:lol: copycat:lol:

[BlackWidow]

I might run out now and buy some:lol: copycat:lol:

I AM OUT! Off to the store baby!!!!:nod: :D ;) :p :laugh: :wavey:

[skcin]

I buy those Little Debbie things for hubby. He loves the chocolate peanut butter wafer things. He's thin as a rail so he eats what he wants, but he'll probably have a heart attack when he's 40. :shrug: Must...increase...life...insurance.

:D

String cheese here.

[DavidMn]

A chicken sandwich from Arby's.

[skcin]

Handful of walnuts.

[carrie721]

today i've had...

1c of kashi go lean w/ 1/2 c of soy milk
2oz of barilla plus pasta w/ 1/2c of emeril's kicked up tomato sauce
1 chicken breast, sauteed in coconut oil, with 2T sesame garlic dressing
and 1 pink lady apple w/ 2T pb.

next up: fake chicken, a salad, and possibly a couple of eggs.

[skcin]

Whole wheat low carb wrap with turkey breast, 2% American cheese and a dollup of guac. Very tasty & very filling. :nod: Oh, and homegrown cherry tomatoes with some fat free ranch.

[JazmenFlowers]

today:
eggs for breakfast
half of a Nature Valley Fruit & Nuts bar (how appropos)
grilled chicken salad for lunch


about to eat other half of the above-mentioned bar

still walking at least 3-4 days a week. I'm seeing good results in my legs and booty. arms are looking ok from weights. I just need to see some serious sheddage around the midsection. clothes are fitting better. fitting into clothes I haven't worn in a year or so. I still need to kick it up another notch.

[carrie721]

still walking at least 3-4 days a week. I'm seeing good results in my legs and booty. arms are looking ok from weights. I just need to see some serious sheddage around the midsection. clothes are fitting better. fitting into clothes I haven't worn in a year or so. I still need to kick it up another notch.

yippee! good job, j. that's awesome. for me, it's the opposite - the middle is where my weight loss is most obvious, esp. my boobs. they are seriously a cup smaller now. i'm really happy about that, though. i hate having big boobs.

oh hey, you were asking about breakfast food somewhere. i meant to reply, but now i don't know where it was. probably in this thread, but whatev. :laugh: i can't handle really sweet food in the morning either, and the best cereal i've found so far is kashi go lean - the warm kind. it's called simply vanilla or something ... anyway, it's not very sweet at all, but it's got a hint of vanilla, which i really like. it's really good & filling & only 150 calories & only takes 90 seconds to heat up in the microwave. i stir a T of flax meal into mine before adding water.

i'm down 13 lbs now.

[JazmenFlowers]

yippee! good job, j. that's awesome. for me, it's the opposite - the middle is where my weight loss is most obvious, esp. my boobs. they are seriously a cup smaller now. i'm really happy about that, though. i hate having big boobs.

oh hey, you were asking about breakfast food somewhere. i meant to reply, but now i don't know where it was. probably in this thread, but whatev. :laugh: i can't handle really sweet food in the morning either, and the best cereal i've found so far is kashi go lean - the warm kind. it's called simply vanilla or something ... anyway, it's not very sweet at all, but it's got a hint of vanilla, which i really like. it's really good & filling & only 150 calories & only takes 90 seconds to heat up in the microwave. i stir a T of flax meal into mine before adding water.

i'm down 13 lbs now.
awesome Carrie! I'm right at 13-14 myself.

it's weird you mention Kashi...just picked that up this past weekend and have eaten it with soy milk twice this week. it's ok. kinda tastes like cardboard to me though. :lol:

[DrummerDeanna]

awesome Carrie! I'm right at 13-14 myself.

it's weird you mention Kashi...just picked that up this past weekend and have eaten it with soy milk twice this week. it's ok. kinda tastes like cardboard to me though. :lol:

:laugh: To me too - I can't do the Kashi - or the soy...my mom eats that - I've never taken to it :distress:

And I'll add to the congrats Carrie - 13lbs! That's no small feat - you're my new hero - although I'm NOT going to go fake meat or eat Kashi ;)

[carrie721]

awesome Carrie! I'm right at 13-14 myself.

it's weird you mention Kashi...just picked that up this past weekend and have eaten it with soy milk twice this week. it's ok. kinda tastes like cardboard to me though. :lol:

thanks. :xoxo: what kind of kashi did you get? there have been flavors that didn't work at all for me, but there are others (like the vanilla kind i mentioned) that i really like.

:laugh: To me too - I can't do the Kashi - or the soy...my mom eats that - I've never taken to it :distress:

And I'll add to the congrats Carrie - 13lbs! That's no small feat - you're my new hero - although I'm NOT going to go fake meat or eat Kashi ;)

aw shucks. :o i don't get the kashi hate! i mean, it's health food, for sure, but i really do like some of the flavors. like the one i have now, it's honey & flax or something ... that's really good. and the vanilla **** i keep mentioning. :lol:

ooh. i just got a hankering for guac. :lol:

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

Sorry - Kashi just isn't for me. I'm shocked that my mom likes it - maybe when my tasted mature? They say that happens when you get older- I'm still waiting :p

[carrie721]

^^

Sorry - Kashi just isn't for me. I'm shocked that my mom likes it - maybe when my tasted mature? They say that happens when you get older- I'm still waiting :p

oh dude. this is just another piece of evidence for my theory that i'm actually like 50 years old. first sign: i have grey hair! SERIOUSLY! i'm 22. :mad:

oh, and i was just kidding about kashi. just wanted to clarify. :p

[JazmenFlowers]

thanks. :xoxo: what kind of kashi did you get? there have been flavors that didn't work at all for me, but there are others (like the vanilla kind i mentioned) that i really like.
I'm thinking it was original. :shrug:

I'll have to check out the vanilla.

[skcin]

Kashi has the consistency of twigs & tree bark. Definitely an acquired taste. That being said, I actually like it. :p I just don't like spending the money.


today:

half of a Nature Valley Fruit & Nuts bar (how appropos)





You dirty bitch. :D

[DavidMn]

A bag of Old Dutch Pretzels

[skcin]

Cherry vanilla light yogurt

[JazmenFlowers]

half of a Nature's Valley Sweet & Salty bar and half a cup of green tea

[bikerchic]

I want to eat but getting on treadmill instead :cool:

[SuzeQuze]

Linda McCartney artichoke and roasted garlic pizza, yum.

[carrie721]

Linda McCartney artichoke and roasted garlic pizza, yum.

ooh, i love those things.

i'm eating almonds.

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

Where the hell do you FIND those!?! I want some Linda McCartney meals!!!

[skcin]

I'm sure we don't have them here. :rolleyes:

I had a Lean Cuisine roasted veggie pizza for lunch, now I'm drinking a cup of coffee with Splenda & that new Coffeemate Vanilla Chai Spice creamer in it. It's damn good, and nowhere near as much fat or calories as a cap from Tim Horton's, Starbucks or Dunkin. :angel:

[carrie721]

^^

Where the hell do you FIND those!?! I want some Linda McCartney meals!!!

we have 'em at our reg. grocery store in the organic frozen section. we also have them at most organic/natural grocery stores around here. they're tasty!

[DavidMn]

A can of Campbell's select soup. Chicken Tortilla

[DrummerDeanna]

we have 'em at our reg. grocery store in the organic frozen section. we also have them at most organic/natural grocery stores around here. they're tasty!

Grrr.. I can never find them in the organic section - they always have only AMy's. I don't give a fig about Amy - I want Linda!!!

[JazmenFlowers]

a fun-size Milky Way

[carrie721]

Grrr.. I can never find them in the organic section - they always have only AMy's. I don't give a fig about Amy - I want Linda!!!

:laugh: i like amy's ... well, some of her stuff. linda's better though. :lol:

ok, today's my brother's b-day, so my mom and i went out to dinner to celebrate (he's in the army now, so we just went alone), and i had some freaky triple chocolate death ice cream dessert thing. pretty ****in' good ... it was my first ice cream in months.

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

Ah how sweet that you guys went out and celebrated - that's really touching. In the army, that must be stressful for you guys. A good friend of mine's brother just returned from Iraq...not in good shape but at least he's back and safe.

Glad you had a treat to celebrate - we all gotta splurge sometime!

Anyway - I've never tried Amy's and honestly the only reason I want to try Linda's is because of my ever-lasting love of Paul McCartney :laugh:

[carrie721]

^^

Ah how sweet that you guys went out and celebrated - that's really touching. In the army, that must be stressful for you guys. A good friend of mine's brother just returned from Iraq...not in good shape but at least he's back and safe.

Glad you had a treat to celebrate - we all gotta splurge sometime!

Anyway - I've never tried Amy's and honestly the only reason I want to try Linda's is because of my ever-lasting love of Paul McCartney :laugh:

yeah, it was a nice dinner (well, the food wasn't that great ... i seriously need to stop going to applebee's ... the dessert was fab, tho). yeah, it's really nervewracking to have him away ... i mean, of all the times to join the army, y'know? he's ok for now, still in basic training, but he'll be done with all his training by january in all likelihood, so who knows what'll happen then.

[BlackWidow]

pork chops

[skcin]

yeah, it was a nice dinner (well, the food wasn't that great ... i seriously need to stop going to applebee's ... the dessert was fab, tho). yeah, it's really nervewracking to have him away ... i mean, of all the times to join the army, y'know? he's ok for now, still in basic training, but he'll be done with all his training by january in all likelihood, so who knows what'll happen then.

That is so sweet, having a birthday dinner for your brother. :nod: And I hate Applebees. Really. I've been there 3 times in my life & it was subpar every time. I actually try not to go to chains that much, to try & support the "little guy" plus the food's usually better. But if I do eat at a chain, I prefer Friday's or Chili's, for some reason.


BTW - baked potato with broccoli & a smidge of butter for lunch today. :thumbsup:

[SuzeQuze]

That is so sweet, having a birthday dinner for your brother. :nod: And I hate Applebees. Really. I've been there 3 times in my life & it was subpar every time. I actually try not to go to chains that much, to try & support the "little guy" plus the food's usually better. But if I do eat at a chain, I prefer Friday's or Chili's, for some reason.


BTW - baked potato with broccoli & a smidge of butter for lunch today. :thumbsup:

Did you see that Fridays is now serving fried beans and FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE? Uhoh.

[SortaSavageLike]

Dissention's body. With some fava beans and a nice chianti.

[DrummerDeanna]

Baby Carrots. Yum. Don't be jealous.

[carrie721]

That is so sweet, having a birthday dinner for your brother. :nod: And I hate Applebees. Really. I've been there 3 times in my life & it was subpar every time. I actually try not to go to chains that much, to try & support the "little guy" plus the food's usually better. But if I do eat at a chain, I prefer Friday's or Chili's, for some reason.

chili's is much better. both times i've been there, the food was 100 times better than applebee's.

Baby Carrots. Yum. Don't be jealous.

wow, don't make me fly out to colorado to steal THOSE away from you ... :p

i hate carrots. :D

[DrummerDeanna]

chili's is much better. both times i've been there, the food was 100 times better than applebee's.



wow, don't make me fly out to colorado to steal THOSE away from you ... :p

i hate carrots. :D

Blech, let me say that I hate Applebees - but I hate Chili's more. Don't know what it is :shrug: As far as chains - I really like Ruby Tuesday. ****. Now I want one.

Anyway - yeah - I'm having a bitch of a time getting in all my fruits and veggies in a day (esp. since I limit to only one ---two is stretching--fruit) So carrots I can tolerate - and I'm even starting to like them a little. Brocolli I still can't do - I got some raw broc - can't do it - it tests my gag reflex too much :distress:

[carrie721]

Blech, let me say that I hate Applebees - but I hate Chili's more. Don't know what it is :shrug: As far as chains - I really like Ruby Tuesday. ****. Now I want one.

Anyway - yeah - I'm having a bitch of a time getting in all my fruits and veggies in a day (esp. since I limit to only one ---two is stretching--fruit) So carrots I can tolerate - and I'm even starting to like them a little. Brocolli I still can't do - I got some raw broc - can't do it - it tests my gag reflex too much :distress:

i'm the opposite - i love broc. ooh, dipping it in sesame garlic dressing ... yummmm. with carrots, i feel like you chew and chew and chew and chew and nothing happens. you're just left with a mouthful of mealy orange sand. yick!! :wavey:

[DrummerDeanna]

i'm the opposite - i love broc. ooh, dipping it in sesame garlic dressing ... yummmm. with carrots, i feel like you chew and chew and chew and chew and nothing happens. you're just left with a mouthful of mealy orange sand. yick!! :wavey:

lol - that's how I feel about broc - except you're left with mealy green sand. :laugh: I've not tried dipping it in anything - because I'm stingy with my points....I'm going to attempt to cook it now...though I've managed to fail at that many times (I am starting to come to terms with the fact that I don't know what the hell do to with brocolli.

On a different note I cooked some KICK ASS zucchini last night. It was So good - I was very proud of myself :D

[macmar71]

A kiwi fruit

[skcin]

Did you see that Fridays is now serving fried beans and FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE? Uhoh.

I saw the ad. It literally made me gag. Of course, I did happen to see it early Sunday morning while I was still recovering :o (see "doughnut" thread.)

Seriously though - why do we need to fry more stuff? Isn't there enough fried crap out there? Don't get me wrong, I love fried food on occasion, but sheebus. Ya gotta draw the line somewhere.

A kiwi fruit

Is it fried? :lol: JK - I love kiwi.

Oh, and about broccoli - I only eat it cooked, and usually only with a bit of butter & salt - never cheese or other toppings. It's my favorite cooked veggie, methinks.

[DrummerDeanna]

Oh, and about broccoli - I only eat it cooked, and usually only with a bit of butter & salt - never cheese or other toppings. It's my favorite cooked veggie, methinks.

Maybe I'm overcooking it? It just always tastes so gross - and then the consistency is all weird. I can't handle it...I'm exploring ways to cook it.

I've previously just been throwing it in the microwave w/ a bit of water.

After last night I'm thinking zuchs are my new favorite veggie.

[skcin]

Maybe I'm overcooking it? It just always tastes so gross - and then the consistency is all weird. I can't handle it...I'm exploring ways to cook it.

I've previously just been throwing it in the microwave w/ a bit of water.

After last night I'm thinking zuchs are my new favorite veggie.


I have a rice cooker/veggie steamer someone bought me years ago that I like to use. I like my broccoli tender, but not mushy. And it must still be a pretty bright green - if it's dark or dull, it's overcooked, IMO. I won't eat it if it's too hard though.


wait for it.....

[TwistedGypsy]

Chocolate Chip Cliff Bar:thumbsup:

[skcin]

Handful of peanuts.

[JazmenFlowers]

Nature's Valley Sweet 'N Salty Peanut granola bar

anyone know just how good or bad these are for you?

[BTFLCHLD]

coffee and biscotti :wavey:

[skcin]

Nature's Valley Sweet 'N Salty Peanut granola bar

anyone know just how good or bad these are for you?


Most granola bars I've seen are pretty high in carbs & sugar, not much protein though. Not sure about this particular brand - they're pretty popular with some "healthy" people I know, so perhaps they're better? Maybe they throw in some vitamins? What's the label say?

I bought hubby some new Reese's granola bars yesterday. I'm going to have to assume they have little to no nutritional value. :laugh:

[BTFLCHLD]

omg i just tossed by biscotti viewing blohan's shredded pastrami at dlisted :blerg:

[GODDESS6]

i am making homemade pizza right now...YUMMMMMMMY!!!:blob1: ~

[DavidMn]

A Turkey Sandwich

[skcin]

I had a bologna sammich for lunch. :D On light whole wheat with 2% cheese & honey horseradish mustard, of course.

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

What kind of bologna - I haven't eaten any since starting WW - and I'm starting to miss that sandwich meat.

--

I just had Pot Roast and Zucs. Yum.

[TheWILDheart]

Porridge :D

[DavidMn]

a Granny Smith apple. Mid afternoon snack.

[mikeschmike]

I just finished off the last of a pineapple that I bought two days ago.

[skcin]

^^

What kind of bologna - I haven't eaten any since starting WW - and I'm starting to miss that sandwich meat.

--

I just had Pot Roast and Zucs. Yum.


Oscar Meyer. It was on sale and I bought it for him. But I really wanted a sandwich today, so I went for it. 2 points a slice, but it's pretty thick. I think the light version's only 1 point.

[DrummerDeanna]

Oscar Meyer. It was on sale and I bought it for him. But I really wanted a sandwich today, so I went for it. 2 points a slice, but it's pretty thick. I think the light version's only 1 point.

Oh yea!! that's my brand -- and if the light is only 1 point - then it's the same as the turkey I've been eating...:blob1: Yea - I thought I'd have to say goodbye to balogna - hadn't gotten around to seeing if I can actually fit it in yet....

Ah it takes so little to excite me these days.

[SuzeQuze]

Some organic veggie burger burrito thing. It was good except it needed some guac and/or salsa!

[Livia]

I had the Pad Thai w/ shrimp lunch - with beef/veggie soup and a spring roll. We just celebrated an office birthday - banana cream pie. I'm not eating dinner tonight. :laugh:

[carrie721]

fake chicken patty + wheat pasta + trader joe's spaghetti sauce = my new version of chicken parmesan. :laugh:

[BlackWidow]

nuts and a banana

[carrie721]

nuts and a banana

you don't have to use food analogies ... we know what you're doing. :rolleyes:

[BTFLCHLD]

:rolleyes: That eyyyyyyy of yours kind of reminds me of fonzie. Was that your intention?

[carrie721]

That eyyyyyyy of yours kind of reminds me of fonzie. Was that your intention?

yeah! my expression in this pic reminded me of a look he would give.

[BlackWidow]

yeah! my expression in this pic reminded me of a look he would give.

Your just mad cuz you have no concept of how delicious nuts and bananas really are.....:D

[carrie721]

Your just mad cuz you have no concept of how delicious nuts and bananas really are.....:D

you're right, i don't ... and i'm also not interested :D