the 2011 mid-year diet resolution thread

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  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    sheila0225 wrote:
    comebackgirl wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:

    I've never heard of that contraption. It looks cool though.

    I find that if I cook one solid day and then make enough for meals during the week then I'm good to go. I just pack them in individual containers and I'm set. I eat while I work. They think I'm nuts here with my food. lol.

    If you want any ideas, let me know. I've been making a small but evergrowing recipe collection. Mind you, I now eat gluten and dairy free. But you would never know it. :)
    I like the banana ice cream option. It's a healthier option to my nemesis :twisted:

    I've done some power cooking on Sundays to get me through the week...but I HATE cooking. Ugh it messies up my kitchen :oops: :lol: So if you have any ideas for non-cookers, please send them my way :D

    I love cooking but I don't like the mess...so a slow cooker and steamer are my best friends. What are a few of your favorite foods? I'll dig in my recipes and find some that are AWESOME and filling for you and send them your way. :D
    I've been thinking about buying a slow cooker - it seems like the kind of cooking I could do. Any slow cooker recipes you have would be welcomed :) I love chicken, any kind of fish, any kind of veggie. Thanks so much!
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  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    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.
  • vduboise
    vduboise Posts: 1,937
    Missed Monday's check in- So far I put on 2 pounds. :? Not what I was hoping for, but my clothes are looser. Maybe I'll just take measurements instead of going by weight. I'll give it another week and see if what I'm doing is working. Then on to less carbs and possibly more cardio.
  • megatron
    megatron Posts: 3,420
    started eating well 2 week ago at 210. at 207.. want 195
    lots of grilled chicken breast, hot sauce and salads.
    gonna be sexxed up by PJ20. can't wait.
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    another recipe i absolutely LOVE...not slow cooker though.

    saute some chicken with garlic and olive oil...throw in some fajita seasoning...

    shred it in a food processer..

    smush up an avocado into a mayonaise consistency...

    spread that onto a collard leaf...throw some chicken on there...some onions..some peppers...and roll it up!

    Talk about DELISH!!!

    Very tasty.
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    didn't lose any weight...still working out :| Ill add in some jogging in place for my cardio.

    can't do the banana ice cream thing someone posted...I'm allergic to bananas, I won't even let them in the house because the smell makes me gag.

    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!
    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.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    RKCNDY wrote:
    didn't lose any weight...still working out :| Ill add in some jogging in place for my cardio.

    can't do the banana ice cream thing someone posted...I'm allergic to bananas, I won't even let them in the house because the smell makes me gag.

    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!


    you can do the same thing with strawberries or peaches or pretty much whatever fruit you do like. It helps curve the sweet tooth but also cuts out alot of calories and added sugar from regular ice cream.

    Hope this helps. :)
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    sheila0225 wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:
    didn't lose any weight...still working out :| Ill add in some jogging in place for my cardio.

    can't do the banana ice cream thing someone posted...I'm allergic to bananas, I won't even let them in the house because the smell makes me gag.

    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!


    you can do the same thing with strawberries or peaches or pretty much whatever fruit you do like. It helps curve the sweet tooth but also cuts out alot of calories and added sugar from regular ice cream.

    Hope this helps. :)

    a little...Mr. RK bought a gallon of ice cream at costco last week.... :lol:

    and vduboise's avatar does NOT help...it makes me crave mint chocolate chip ice cream....
    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.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    RKCNDY wrote:

    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.
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  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    justam wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:

    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.
  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    sheila0225 wrote:
    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!
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    sheila0225 wrote:
    justam wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:

    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.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    comebackgirl wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:
    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!!! :D
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    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. ;)
  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    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. :mrgreen: Glad everyone is doing so well!
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  • vduboise
    vduboise Posts: 1,937
    RKCNDY wrote:

    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: )
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    vduboise wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:

    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... :lol:
    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.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    sheila0225 wrote:

    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!!! :D
    You have a recipe for a healthy brownie??? good god woman! don't hold out on me!!! :lol:
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  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    comebackgirl wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:

    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!!! :D
    You have a recipe for a healthy brownie??? good god woman! don't hold out on me!!! :lol:




    FYI....healthy does not mean local.
    Just saying....
    :mrgreen:
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    Let's just breathe...


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  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    decides2dream wrote:
    comebackgirl wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:

    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!!! :D
    You have a recipe for a healthy brownie??? good god woman! don't hold out on me!!! :lol:




    FYI....healthy does not mean local.
    Just saying....
    :mrgreen:
    I'll take what I can get! :lol: 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:
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