one of my favorite things in the slow cooker is BBQ Chicken
put some boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the cooker (high in protein as well)
put some bbq sauce over it ( i use saz's bbq sauce b/c it's gluten free)
and let it cook on low for about 4-5 hours.
i then shred my chicken and have it for sandwiches on some gluten free bread.
another favorite:
boneless chuck roast
cut up an onion
throw in some peppers (whatever colors you like)
baby portabella mushrooms
some water
again, cook slow for about 4-8 hrs. depending on how much you want it to fall apart.
(me, I like it when it's falling apart)
in the last hour or so throw in some red potatoes cubed and some carrots and there's a whole meal.
i also make lasagna in the slow cooker....I use my slow cooker for everything and anything when I can.
I've never done fish in a slow cooker though. I've always broiled that or sauteed it.
These sound like great recipes. Definitely up my alley. Thank you!
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
I did cut back on the size of my meals too...but again, when Mr. RK cooks, he makes enough to feed 5 people, and if we don't finish it, he will throw it away, so I try to eat more because I hate throwing food away!
Freeze the leftovers in lunch-sized containers rather than eat them to save them from the trash.
Don't turn your body into a an alternate trash can to relieve your guilt about throwing away food! :?
I read this in a book years ago and I think about it anytime I'm tempted to eat something rather than throw it away.
I do the same thing...or make different meals with the leftovers the following night.
Mr. RK thinks that since he is making more money 'we can afford to throw food away' :roll:
He grew up eating leftovers and pretty much refuses to eat them now...help me
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
one of my favorite things in the slow cooker is BBQ Chicken
put some boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the cooker (high in protein as well)
put some bbq sauce over it ( i use saz's bbq sauce b/c it's gluten free)
and let it cook on low for about 4-5 hours.
i then shred my chicken and have it for sandwiches on some gluten free bread.
another favorite:
boneless chuck roast
cut up an onion
throw in some peppers (whatever colors you like)
baby portabella mushrooms
some water
again, cook slow for about 4-8 hrs. depending on how much you want it to fall apart.
(me, I like it when it's falling apart)
in the last hour or so throw in some red potatoes cubed and some carrots and there's a whole meal.
i also make lasagna in the slow cooker....I use my slow cooker for everything and anything when I can.
I've never done fish in a slow cooker though. I've always broiled that or sauteed it.
These sound like great recipes. Definitely up my alley. Thank you!
You are quite welcome. If you want more....just let me know. I LOVE FOOD!!! I have a killer brownie recipe. And believe it or not...ITS ALL HEALTHY!!!
Mr. RK thinks that since he is making more money 'we can afford to throw food away'
He grew up eating leftovers and pretty much refuses to eat them now...help me
I'm so sorry to hear this. Maybe he had boring leftovers growing up....Maybe he just needs them spiced up. Like grilled chicken one night but a spicy chicken rollup the next...same meat....different context of eating it. Just an idea.
Well, over a week of mr. Dream home on vacation, and I am up a half pound. :? Oops.
Actually, I am not too upset about it. Copious amounts of food and alcohol has been consumed, no regular exercise since last Tuesday, so really....,not too bad. Hubby doesn't go back to work until. Monday, so if I can manage to hold steady, things will be good. I knew it would be near impossible with the vacation, but you bet.....I am determined once this week is done to get on track. I think I might do a self imposed alcohol detox when I start the body bootcamp class, well see. Glad everyone is doing so well!
and vduboise's avatar does NOT help...it makes me crave mint chocolate chip ice cream....
These are so good. its a pistachio macaroon with dark chocolate ganache. Thank goodness I haven't made any in the past few weeks. I would be up more than 2 lbs. Being a pastry chef does not help with the dieting, and my will power is not strong. 10 years ago, I could just walk away from the sweets and not give a second thought- now....it takes a lot of work to talk myself down. (which is why I'm 15lb overweight :oops: )
and vduboise's avatar does NOT help...it makes me crave mint chocolate chip ice cream....
These are so good. its a pistachio macaroon with dark chocolate ganache. Thank goodness I haven't made any in the past few weeks. I would be up more than 2 lbs. Being a pastry chef does not help with the dieting, and my will power is not strong. 10 years ago, I could just walk away from the sweets and not give a second thought- now....it takes a lot of work to talk myself down. (which is why I'm 15lb overweight :oops: )
now I'm gonna ask you for the recipe...
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
You are quite welcome. If you want more....just let me know. I LOVE FOOD!!! I have a killer brownie recipe. And believe it or not...ITS ALL HEALTHY!!!
You have a recipe for a healthy brownie??? good god woman! don't hold out on me!!!
FYI....healthy does not mean local.
Just saying....
I'll take what I can get! I haven't had sweets in so long and my sweet tooth is really starting to hate me. The new Dunkin' Donuts on campus opened about 3 weeks ago...I have to walk by the damn thing constantly to and from my office. Those munchkins want me to want them :evil:
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
You have a recipe for a healthy brownie??? good god woman! don't hold out on me!!!
FYI....healthy does not mean local.
Just saying....
I'll take what I can get! I haven't had sweets in so long and my sweet tooth is really starting to hate me. The new Dunkin' Donuts on campus opened about 3 weeks ago...I have to walk by the damn thing constantly to and from my office. Those munchkins want me to want them :evil:
You do want them....but you're behaving. Good on you. I'll join you.....next week.
Lol....gotcha....didn't see the space in there...lol. the eyes are doing a number on me today. I'll check into it though...it may be lower calories than a regular brownie. ) so essentially better.
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
3 large eggs
1/3 cup melted butter, more for the baking dish (I use ghee since it's dairy and casein free)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cane sugar
1/2 cup gluten-free semi-sweet chocolate chips (you can use regular chips but the nutrition count will go up)
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts ( I don't use nuts in food)
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter an 8-inch baking pan. Place the black beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center. Cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Per serving (1 brownie/about 2oz/60g-wt.): 160 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 50mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 4g protein
And don't let the black beans stop you....it's freaking delicious.
Thanks shelia0225.. I'll try the pic on the fridge. Maybe that will help. And I've never tried almond butter--have to check into that.
I fell off the food wagon yesterday (pms, I think--uggh). Back on today. One step forward, two back. :? Good to see everyone!
I almond butter. It's healthier and less fattening than peanut butter. I love it. I switched to almond butter for my kids when they want pb&j. They don't even realize teh difference.
Let me know what you think of the almond butter. There are different brands that taste better than others. I like Trader Joes brand or Barney Butter brand.
so exactly 2 weeks in and i weight....exactly what i did 2 weeks ago.
actually pretty pleased about that given all the abuse ive done to my body the past 1.5 weeks.
so i do hope by next monday and i am still holding steady. then, back on track! i bought a couple of cute new dresses to take me thru the summer, i hope to look even better in them by september, perhaps even need to get them taken in...man, that would be awesome.
why are my pants loser but the numbers on the scale don't move?
(i know the reason...it just doesn't help my ego)
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
why are my pants loser but the numbers on the scale don't move?
(i know the reason...it just doesn't help my ego)
loser pants.
I know what you mean....that's why i don't use a scale.
they ARE 'loser pants' I only have one belt, and sometimes I forget to put it on...so after an hour of wearing said pants, I'm always pulling them up...some I can take off without unbuttoning now....but I'm still 'too big' for the next size down...no need for certain mammalian appendage jokes.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
why are my pants loser but the numbers on the scale don't move?
(i know the reason...it just doesn't help my ego)
It should help your ego...big time!
Muscle doesn't weigh less than fat....a pound is a pound is a pound, no matter what it's made of ....however, muscle takes up less space! So be proud, good on you! While I've slacked the past 1.5 weeks, I still see a lot more muscle definition, granted under the flab ...than I've had in errr, forever. So I know once I am diligent with eating well and back to exercise, it will pay off, in time.
I Finally have a goal date!!! Mini HS Reunion on Sept 17, 2011!!! That will help me stay focused for sure.
Last night was Eddie Vedder at the Beacon....we ate at a awesome Thai place and unfortunately I had some gluten, I won't EVER make that mistake again. I'm sick of feeling sick and tired! It's time to take control. The show was AWESOME and we stayed at the Beacon Hotel next door, what a treat.
I will have to give myself one more big pass...Sunday night is my anniversary, my hubby has arranged for us to eat in the private gazebo at our favorite restaurant. They do a 5 course meal complete with wine pairings. Mouth is watering already!
Friday I'm jumping back on the exercise, it's time.
~*LIVE~LOVE~LAUGH*~
*May the Peace of the Wilderness be with YOU*
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
— Unknown
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
3 large eggs
1/3 cup melted butter, more for the baking dish (I use ghee since it's dairy and casein free)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cane sugar
1/2 cup gluten-free semi-sweet chocolate chips (you can use regular chips but the nutrition count will go up)
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts ( I don't use nuts in food)
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter an 8-inch baking pan. Place the black beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center. Cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Per serving (1 brownie/about 2oz/60g-wt.): 160 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 50mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 4g protein
And don't let the black beans stop you....it's freaking delicious.
Hope you enjoy.
I will try this. Thank you! But I must admit...the black beans freak me out a bit
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
Thanks for the link D2D! I'll join this diet thread since I just started again....Nice to see I'm not alone!
Yay!
Back up a half pound. Still not too shabby given my past week and a half. I've had almost a full bottle of wine today and did I mention, a bagel? Yea......
Thanks for the link D2D! I'll join this diet thread since I just started again....Nice to see I'm not alone!
Yay!
Back up a half pound. Still not too shabby given my past week and a half. I've had almost a full bottle of wine today and did I mention, a bagel? Yea......
Hmmmm bagel...that sounds so good!
bugs in the way...I feel about you
"New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."
I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone
"This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
Thanks for the link D2D! I'll join this diet thread since I just started again....Nice to see I'm not alone!
Yay!
Back up a half pound. Still not too shabby given my past week and a half. I've had almost a full bottle of wine today and did I mention, a bagel? Yea......
Hmmmm bagel...that sounds so good!
And we just had home made pizza bagels for dinner.... :oops:
I'm happy to say that my son was asking about how I was doing on my diet and exercise plan today and I told him I felt it was going well.
What he really wanted to know was how he could do it too. (!!) I explained to him how to figure out how many calories he needed from his weight and how to subtract 500 a day to lose a pound a week. He said he thought he wanted to try it. :shock:
I've been hoping I'd inspire him and he got the idea all on his own. :P
I feel this idea of supportive group dieting is fantastic.
Comments
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
Mr. RK thinks that since he is making more money 'we can afford to throw food away' :roll:
He grew up eating leftovers and pretty much refuses to eat them now...help me
- Christopher McCandless
You are quite welcome. If you want more....just let me know. I LOVE FOOD!!! I have a killer brownie recipe. And believe it or not...ITS ALL HEALTHY!!!
He grew up eating leftovers and pretty much refuses to eat them now...help me
I'm so sorry to hear this. Maybe he had boring leftovers growing up....Maybe he just needs them spiced up. Like grilled chicken one night but a spicy chicken rollup the next...same meat....different context of eating it. Just an idea.
Actually, I am not too upset about it. Copious amounts of food and alcohol has been consumed, no regular exercise since last Tuesday, so really....,not too bad. Hubby doesn't go back to work until. Monday, so if I can manage to hold steady, things will be good. I knew it would be near impossible with the vacation, but you bet.....I am determined once this week is done to get on track. I think I might do a self imposed alcohol detox when I start the body bootcamp class, well see.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
These are so good. its a pistachio macaroon with dark chocolate ganache. Thank goodness I haven't made any in the past few weeks. I would be up more than 2 lbs. Being a pastry chef does not help with the dieting, and my will power is not strong. 10 years ago, I could just walk away from the sweets and not give a second thought- now....it takes a lot of work to talk myself down. (which is why I'm 15lb overweight :oops: )
now I'm gonna ask you for the recipe...
- Christopher McCandless
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
FYI....healthy does not mean local.
Just saying....
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
You do want them....but you're behaving. Good on you. I'll join you.....next week.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Lo....cal.
Low.....calorie.
Just having a bit of fun with cbg.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
3 large eggs
1/3 cup melted butter, more for the baking dish (I use ghee since it's dairy and casein free)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cane sugar
1/2 cup gluten-free semi-sweet chocolate chips (you can use regular chips but the nutrition count will go up)
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts ( I don't use nuts in food)
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter an 8-inch baking pan. Place the black beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center. Cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Per serving (1 brownie/about 2oz/60g-wt.): 160 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 50mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 4g protein
And don't let the black beans stop you....it's freaking delicious.
Hope you enjoy.
I fell off the food wagon yesterday (pms, I think--uggh). Back on today.
I
Let me know what you think of the almond butter. There are different brands that taste better than others. I like Trader Joes brand or Barney Butter brand.
actually pretty pleased about that given all the abuse ive done to my body the past 1.5 weeks.
so i do hope by next monday and i am still holding steady. then, back on track! i bought a couple of cute new dresses to take me thru the summer, i hope to look even better in them by september, perhaps even need to get them taken in...man, that would be awesome.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
(i know the reason...it just doesn't help my ego)
- Christopher McCandless
loser pants.
I know what you mean....that's why i don't use a scale.
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
they ARE 'loser pants' I only have one belt, and sometimes I forget to put it on...so after an hour of wearing said pants, I'm always pulling them up...some I can take off without unbuttoning now....but I'm still 'too big' for the next size down...no need for certain mammalian appendage jokes.
- Christopher McCandless
Muscle doesn't weigh less than fat....a pound is a pound is a pound, no matter what it's made of
Congrats on the looser pants.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Last night was Eddie Vedder at the Beacon....we ate at a awesome Thai place and unfortunately I had some gluten, I won't EVER make that mistake again. I'm sick of feeling sick and tired! It's time to take control. The show was AWESOME and we stayed at the Beacon Hotel next door, what a treat.
I will have to give myself one more big pass...Sunday night is my anniversary, my hubby has arranged for us to eat in the private gazebo at our favorite restaurant. They do a 5 course meal complete with wine pairings. Mouth is watering already!
Friday I'm jumping back on the exercise, it's time.
*May the Peace of the Wilderness be with YOU*
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
— Unknown
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
"New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."
I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone
"This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
Yay!
Back up a half pound. Still not too shabby given my past week and a half. I've had almost a full bottle of wine today and did I mention, a bagel? Yea......
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Hmmmm bagel...that sounds so good!
"New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."
I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone
"This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
And we just had home made pizza bagels for dinner.... :oops:
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
What he really wanted to know was how he could do it too. (!!) I explained to him how to figure out how many calories he needed from his weight and how to subtract 500 a day to lose a pound a week. He said he thought he wanted to try it. :shock:
I've been hoping I'd inspire him and he got the idea all on his own. :P
I feel this idea of supportive group dieting is fantastic.