So...whats for dinner?
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carole - looking at pictures of myself was what prompted me to do this food sensitivity diet too! I see it immediately in my face - I was the same weight I was on the day I delivered my firstborn - not acceptable! I was eating 1200 cals a day and exercising and the scale would not budge, I was so frustrated. This eating plan is not for everyone because it is really hard, you seriously can't eat much that is fun, but it is working and I feel better, so I'm doing it! Good luck - WW is a great program and it is nice that you get to see some familiar faces at the meetings. I am fortunate that my DH also did this diet and my former boss is on it too - it helps if others are participating too.
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Sharon and I went running tonight. I've been jogging for awhile and she started last week. We go up to the school track and run until she gets done...usually about 30 minutes. I do 3 miles and she does about 2 miles. Exercise helps, but it's very easy to eat more than the exercise burns. I figure about 110-120 calories per mile and that doesn't equal much food. Next week she's going to increase the distance she runs by 1/4 mile
34 years ago, I could do 5.25 miles in 30 minutes and consider it a nice slow warm up pace....not now!!!!!
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Eric, is Sharon sticking with WW? My difficulties with weight control began in 2009 when I started taking arimidex. I'm hoping that things will improve come September when my 5 yrs. are up.
Dinner tonight will be warmed up turkey soup and a salad. I'm looking forward to another bowl of the soup. It's very good. We'll be eating earlier than usual, about 6 pm, since dh has a woodworkers' guild meeting.
Moon, couldn't you go to FL, too, and live with your dh in a small apartment or rented condo?
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Thank you everyone for your ideas as to why my roast didn't turn out well. From now on I will only roast eye of the round- sales be damned.
Last night DH said he wasn't very hungry as he had a late lunch. So we had BLT's for dinner. I hadn't had one in so long, it hit the spot! Tonight is eggplant parm.
So I am at the end of day 2 with 4 kids. We have done scavenger hunts, hide and seek, arts and crafts- you name we have done it. Today I broke out the board games. It looks like tomorrow I will only have one additional child as the other was invited to a play date. I wonder how it will be with the dynamics changed?
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I also can't believe that we have 600 pages and almost 18,000 posts! And no drama or bickering! A group of people from different states, different points in their life and ages, different cooking abilities and we all enjoy each other. Amazing.
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Laurie...I cook roasts like you described...but instead of turning the oven off at the set time, I set it at 200F and let it cook until the "stick in the meat thermometer" says "medium rare".
That is a lot of posts with no drama. Awhile back I was looking through some old posts and saw Apple's and Michelle's posts....... Thank you for starting the thread.
Sharon does WW, but isn't as diligent about the meetings when school is in session. Her aggravation about weight also started with the Arimadex...It sounds like she is not the only one so aggravated.
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I also have struggled with losing the chemo weight gain since being on either Femara and Arimidex. This new diet is the first time I have been able to successfully lose, it has been so frustrating!
I love this thread - we talk about BC and lots of other things - happy and sad, funny and scary, and we are bound together by talking about food and cooking, and we really care for each other! It is totally awesome!
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SpecialK, are you doing the food sensitivity elimination diet? I just read an article about it. The beginning phase sounds very restrictive but doable.
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carole - I am doing the J J Virgin diet (the nutritionist's last name - you don't get to be a virgin again, lol!) and you give up corn, soy, peanuts, dairy, sugar, gluten and eggs for 21 days. You are supposed to add the items back in separately, a week at a time for each, to see if you are sensitive to them. Her theory is that these foods can cause sensitivity and inflammation and make weight loss difficult. We eat lean, grass-fed beef/pork, hormone free and antibiotic free non-GMO fed chicken, olive oil, low-glycemic fruit, lots of green veggies, beans and salads, nuts, etc. The biggest issue is reading labels and knowing which ingredients might be hiding the listed banned items! I have found it is easiest to eat almost nothing that is processed - I have made my own salad dressings, and try to eat food in its whole and un-processed form as often as possible. I found that completely cutting out sugar has allowed me to lose the craving for it and I have not really been all that tempted following this plan. I am not really adding any of the banned foods back in yet - I did try some scrambled eggs though - I thought I missed them but I really didn't.
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Holy crap Special K- That sounds HARD! No dairy? And no sugar? So no carbs. WOW.
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yeah. Not sure I could make it without eggs and dairy and sugar all at the same time. But if it works for you.....
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Count me among those who really appreciate this thread and those on it. Thank you Laurie for such a fun topic.
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It is a challenge! Lol! The funny thing is that I can still cook with that stuff for everyone else and not really miss it. My DH has lost all the weight he needs to so now he needs to be careful not to lose any more - so he is adding the things back in to see if anything bothers him. DD will be home the first weekend in March for a fishing tournament so I will be cooking as she is bringing a couple of fishing buddies (guys!) with her. It will be an interesting test - my former boss who introduced me to this diet purged her house of all of the banned stuff, but I didn't. I am doing OK just ignoring the stuff I can't have, and since I have cut it out I don't crave it. I had already been avoiding soy and most dairy, and had been avoiding sugar as much as possible. I really like fruit and vegetables, so it is not too bad.
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Ditto on loving this thread! Thanks Laurie!
That sensitivity/elimination diet sounds interesting. I might want to try that if I don't soon move off this plateau. I have ten-twelve lbs left to lose and those are the hardest for sure.
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Nance thanks for the update on that cake. It would never get eaten here in this house..hubby doesn't like sweets and I don't need them! It would be great for a get together though, where other people will eat it all. We have a friend that proclaims after every meal "I need some chocolate" his wife always keeps some in a kitchen drawer for him.
So impressed by all of you monitoring your weight....I just cant get on the wagon. Planning a lot more exercise when we get south, our community has an indoor pool and offers all kinds of classes.
Rough day yesterday....took my mom to docs as she has lost about 45 pounds and is vomiting continuously. This has been on-going and they cant seem to get to the bottom of it. Scheduled several invasive tests in the next couple of weeks, but the internist was throwing words out like...pancreatic or liver cancer? Maybe intestinal blockage? I cried all the way home.
Oh.... and did salad for dinner.
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Oh Carrie, I am so sorry. I went through this with my mom three years ago and I know how hard it is. (((Carrie)))
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mods - good to see you! The picture of the soup is beautiful and the veggies would certainly be healthy! The miso (I think you can get soy-free) and tofu would give me pause though - being ER+ The noodles and egg would be a problem for me personally following my current food plan, but I could substitute and/or eliminate some ingredients and enjoy it! Thanks!
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I think I mentioned that the hotel in Cairns, AUS, had a big tureen of miso broth on the breakfast buffee with dishes of condiments to add, one of them seaweed. I sampled the broth and wasn't smitten by the taste.
Special, what do you eat for breakfast? No gluten eliminates breads and pastas, except for the gluten-free versions. I, too, find that when I wean myself off sugar, I don't miss it or crave sweets. But all it takes is one piece of pie or slice of cake or handful of cookies and the sugar desire is back. That's one reason I always dread Nov. and Dec. with all the sugary goodies. So far I have not bought a king cake this year or had a piece of it. And Mardi Gras is next Tues! Maybe I'll squeak by. Of course, it's Easter season already in the stores and Elmer's Heavenly Hash chocolate eggs and Gold Brick eggs are available EVERYWHERE. Plus they're available in dark chocolate. I can resist milk chocolate. Elmer's is a local candy maker and those two products mentioned are in every kid's Easter basket.
Dinner tonight will be pork cutlets, okra and tomatoes cooked with fresh garlic and pepper flakes, and salad.
Carrie, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's health issues. I can empathize with your distress.
Laurie, let me add my thanks for your starting this thread.
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Carrie, hugs. I hope it's not as serious as it sounds.
Laurie I have to say this thread is a winner. I used it during chemo at first just for a different viewpoint. Kitchen table talk is wonderful with friends like all of you.
Much love.
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Carrie - Hoping the docs can find the cause of your Mom's problem and it's not too serious. We'll keep you in our thoughts.
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carberry - sorry your mom is not doing well - it is so hard to feel helpless.
carole - I have a shake for breakfast - 1c. of frozen organic blueberries and strawberries, 1 c. of unsweetened almond or coconut milk, 1 scoop of vegan protein powder (pea and rice protein) and a T. of chia seeds, blended in the blender. You can also have steel cut oatmeal with low glycemic fruit. I am going to make some tonight in the slow cooker with apples and cinnamon, with walnuts on top. If you add eggs back in you can eat those, and there are some non-GMO gluten free breads and brown rice tortillas. Exciting news!!! I drove by the future Trader Joe's downtown and they had a banner recruiting workers, so they must be opening soon! Yay!
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Nothing but doctor visits this week -- retina specialist today, mo and pcp earlier in the week. The good news from all of them is that everything is ok! I was somewhat worried about the bone density because of all the issues I've been having but although there was a slight decrease, it was still normal. Whew! Good for another six months.
Anyway, because my eyes are still dilated, and will be until I go to bed
, tonight is a super simple supper of omelets and a biscuit.0 -
Yay for your new Trader's, Special! They have wonderful cherry juice which I now add to my smoothies. My allergy problems have resulted in my needing to limit many of the "go to" fruits I used to put in the blender along with my greens....even apple and pear! Drat!
I also wondered about the Miso soup for estrogen positive folks. And speaking of gluten free (tho I am happy to be glutenfull !), I had an email today from Chris Kimball of Cook's Illustrated marketing a new book about baking with gluten-free flour He insists that their kitchen has come up with new ways to make the baked goods taste like baked goods! Sounded interesting.....but I do not need another cookbook (or at least until a family member needs to be gluten free;)
Just finally got my Penzeys catalog with the chocolate cake recipe in it. Lord, I love that magazine! We have a store not too far from here which I must check out...tho I coud be in there all day!
Carrie, I'm keeping you in my thoughts as you navigate your mom's heath concerns. So sorry for you and her. ((((Carrie))))
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lacey - I may have to check that book out as I would like to bake but am a bit intimidated by the myriad of gluten free flours available - I am not familiar with texture, etc., so not sure where to start!
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Special, here's the link to the order sheet.
https://americastestkitchen.buysub.com/microsite/i...
If you'd like to read Christopher K's letter about their process for making the reipes, PM me your email address and I can forward it to you.
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Carrie I hope your Mom is well now.
How do you call in sick when you're just flat out exhausted?
I think I need to do that tomorrow but don't know what to say?
"I need a day off?" "I don't feel like myself and need at least 16 hours sleep and need to sleep until 3 tomorow?"
I never call in sick.
I made "a ton" of spaghetti tonight for the coming days...
Thank you
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Bedo......."I'm so exhausted that I can't think. I would be a safety hazard at work. I won't be in....." ???????
I've done that every now and again and they were OK with it. The boss giving a day off is better than them worrying about having to fill out accident/injury paperwork.
Carrie, I hope the doctors can quickly give some relief to your mom.
Nancy...I remember giving some paramedics some excitement over exactly that. I had my eyes dilated for an exam...and then, an hour later I was working on the computers in a fire truck.... "No. I haven't been to a doctor today. Why?" 《evil grin》 It took lots of squinting to see the letters on the screen....
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Have been enjoying the strawberries from FL. They are big, beautiful and delicious. And dh and I are snacking on yellow cherry tomatoes from Sam's.
Tonight's dinner is pan-seared catfish filets, oven fries and a salad.
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Spent the day in Columbia, MO today visiting family. Went to my favorite Asian did market and picked up fresh ingredients for pho, including Thai basil. Also checked out a new store that's like a smaller version of whole foods. They had lots of organic produce and meats as well as bulk foods. I've never seen so many different dried fruits including lemons, limes and tangerines. They also had bulk honey and vinegar and an awesome liquor department. Lacey, you would have loved the kale, they had a few different varieties that were beautiful. Prices were much better than whole foods and they had some fantastic sale items. I bought several huge colored peppers for 48¢ each and a dole gold pineapple for 84¢. It was a good day.
Since we were gone all day, I put a brisket in the slow cooker which we had with potatoes and red and gold beets. Leftovers will be used for sandwiches for lunch tomorrow.
More snow and single digit temps this weekend. SIGH, I'm so weary of this . . .
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