I need some lose weight recipes!

[Izzyinatizzy]

I am trying to lose some weight over the next three months because my wedding dress DOES NOT fit right now ( and I really don't want to have to have it let out if I don't have to) and all the things I love to cook aren't all that healthy for you. I use a lot of cheese, pasta, and dairy when I cook. So if anyone has any yummy healthy recipes that they would like to share, I would very much appreciate it!

-Ali

[oscarforevermom]

Here are a couple of places to start.

http://www.webbing4life.com/jennys/fitness.html

http://lowcaldiner.com/toc.shtml

Worst case - In a hurry - get a couple of Healthy Choice frozen dinners.

Start walking the calories off. Just up the block for starters..Clears your head too. Fresh air is good!! :)

Good luck...

[Suzanne R]

My best suggestions: a ton of fresh and/or steamed green veggies; avoid salt and red meat, eat lots of fish, drink LOTS of WATER; do DAILY moderate to brisk (dog-)walking and light weight lifting. Pilates is good for firming and toning, and there are a lot of good videos/DVDs on the market. WW and Healthy Choice dinners are pretty good, too, in a pinch. Avoid processed foods as much as possible; also avoid sodas, and eat fruit for breakfast and for dessert, if you like desserts. Use Stevia for sweetening coffee and tea, if you use a sweetener. OR you might try Curves, if you have one close to you - I've known women who have had miraculous make-overs at Curves in a very short time. Good luck! (Or you might have to resort to alterations to your dress?!) If you seriously watch your intake (calories/fat) and avoid the pasta/cheese/type of foods you now eat, you CAN do it! It's not a diet, it's a change in lifestyle. And it's healthier - for you and your intended.

[SirOliversMom]

You might want to try cutting out white bread, pasta and potatoes. Just cutting out those things and throwing in a 20 minute walk a day would shed those few extra pounds I'm sure!

Another way is to post a pic of yourself, one that you HATE because you think you look fat in it, on the fridge...LOL. I'm joking!!!

[Jenn]

Girl, I'm with ya on the lose weight thing. It is so hard to get motivation to de anything when I get off of work. But if you can cut down on carbs, not out cuz you need the nutrtion, that will help. I have found the a salad with chickin strips will hold me longer than pizza or pasta will. I did the no carb thing and I mean no carbs for 3 months and lost 15 lbs, but my hair began to fall out. That is why I say cut down not out. Do like Oprah and do not eat anything after 7pm. Drink plenty of water and eat a good breakfast. I can eat two eggs in the morning and still won't be hungry at lunch. But you let me eat a biscuit or cinnamon rolls and I am starving in 2 hours. It is all about portion control, moving and cutting carbs (sugar). I also have heard that if your going to eat carbs do so before 3pm so that your body has time to digest it before you go to bed. And another thing that works, eat very slow and put your fork down after every bite. It takes 20 mins for the brain to get the que that your stomach is full and that is why we tend to overeat and feel like crap later when we have eat too much. Good luck!!

[Orchid Crazy]

One thing to be cautious of is that if you lose weight by cutting something out that you will go back to, you may gain more weight in the long run. The yo-yo effect. My advice is to walk, walk, walk, walk, oh and walk. If you can do crunches, try them. Make sure to fit in low calorie snacks throughout the day so you don't binge. Eat a salad before lunch and dinner. Drink lots of water. Eat breakfast every day.

I didn't lose a bunch of weight, but I got in shape last year for a dinner my husband and I had to attend. It was HARD work, but I did the Slim in Six videos from BeachBody. They are HARD, they work if you can stick to them, but expect a lot of hard work. I still do the ab workout on occassion.

Of course, I am no slim chicken here, and I hate to diet, love good food, love to cook and love to eat what I cook. I've had a hard time losing weight, but I want to be happy as well. One of these days I will accept that I will never have a beach bod!

[Orchid Crazy]

Me Again, check out the Cooking Light magazine. One of my favorites for tasty, healthy recipes.

[ajers&me]

Ok, another thread where I can pop in my thoughts on the subject. For starters exercise, exercise, exercise, and drink plenty of water. One thing you do not want to do is get dehydrated.
Also, do cut down on the carbs but please do not cut them out. You need carbs to function everyday. If you want to have pasta, have it but don't eat the portion that you are used to. Not many people know but 1 serving of pasta is only 1/3 of a cup. Thats not a lot. Also, try to switch to whole wheat pasta (barilla plus is awesome). It will last with you longer, not make you as hunger as fast. Eat lean meats and lots of fruits and vegetables.
Another trick is to either eat everything in a bowl or on a smaller plate. This will trick you into think that you are eating a fuller plate and you actually become fuller faster.
If you have a taste for something, eat it but don't pig out. Completely giving up something and then having a craving for it will just have you end up eating way more than you need.
If you have any questions please feel free to PM me. I am studying to be a dietician.

Also, what type of recipes are you looking for? If you could PM me your e-mail address I can possibly send you some that we made in my classes (graduating on Sat with a BS in Culinary Nutrition).

[oscarforevermom]

Also, what type of recipes are you looking for? If you could PM me your e-mail address I can possibly send you some that we made in my classes (graduating on Sat with a BS in Culinary Nutrition).

Congrats on your graduation!! Could you post a few of your favorite recipes on this thread?? We could all use some yummy healthy dinner ideas. :)

[ajers&me]

Thanks, I can sure try to post some. Here goes nothing...

This is a vegetarian recipe but it is very good

Ginger Apricot Pancakes with Creamy Nectarine Topping(Adapted from: Vegetarian Journal, May/June 1999)

Yield: 20, 3-inch pancakes

Ingredients: U.S. Standard
Spelt flour 1 cup
Oat flour 1 cup
Baking powder 4 teaspoons
Baking soda 1 teaspoon
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Apricot nectar 12 ounces
Milk, plain, vanilla soy, or rice 6 ounces
Tahini 2 tablespoons
Fruit sweetener (fructose or sucanat) 2 tablespoons
Fresh ginger, grated 2 teaspoons
Creamy Peach or Nectarine Topping:
Peaches or nectarines, peeled and sliced 3 cups
Silken tofu ½ cup
Lemon juice 2 teaspoons
Fruit sweetener 4 tablespoons
Insta thick 1 teaspoon

Method of Preparation:
1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment.2. Sift or mix together dry ingredients, making sure there are no small lumps.3. In a blender, or with a hand blender, combine apricot nectar, soy or rice milk, tahini, fruit sweetener, and ginger. Blend until creamy.4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing only until a batter forms.5. Spoon onto a preheated griddle. When bubbles form and break, cook reverse side for a few minutes.6. 5. To make the topping: Place all ingredients in a blender and whip until smooth.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Calories 102.79cal- Total Fat1.69gm - Saturated Fat.25gm - Protein 3.25gm-Carbohydrates 26.14gm- Fiber1.89gm - Cholesterol .51- Vitamin B12 .01-Calcium 67.4mg- Iron1.29mg - Sodium -106.17mg

I will post a few recipes and I will run them through the program that I have and will add in the nutritional information at the bottom.

[ajers&me]

Lemon Poppy Okara Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients: U.S. Standard
Muffins:
Dry yeast 1 package (2 teaspoons)
Water, warm 1½ cups
Safflower oil 3 tablespoons
Fruit Source, granulated 1 cup
Whole wheat pastry flour 2 cups
Okara (soybean pulp) ¼ cup
Poppy seeds ⅓ cup
Salt ½ teaspoon
Lemon, zest and juice 1 each
Lemon Glaze:
Confectioners’ sugar 1 cup
Lemon juice 3 tablespoons

Method of Preparation:
1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment.For muffins:2. Preheat the oven to 375°F.3. Dissolve yeast in water. Whisk in oil and fruit source and let it sit in a warm place for 5 minutes, until foamy.4. Meanwhile, using a wire whisk or fork, combine the flour, okara, poppy seeds, salt, lemon zest and juice.5. Add yeast mixture to the okara mixture and stir just to combine. 6. Divide batter evenly among 12 oiled or paper-lined muffin tins and place in a warm place for 10 minutes (no longer).7. Bake until lightly browned on top and springy, about 20 minutes. (Do not underbake.) Cool.8. For glaze: Combine sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over muffins. Serve.

Chef’s Note:Fresh okara makes this muffin moist and "eggy." If you prefer a drier, crumblier muffin, parch the okara.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Calories - 168Total Fat - 6 gSaturated Fat - Protein - 4 g Carbohydrates - 27 gFiber - 1 gCholesterol - 0 mgVitamin B12 - Calcium - Iron - Sodium - 93 mg

[ajers&me]

Chocolate Almond Tart with Ultimate Chocolate Sauce(Adapted from: Ken Bergeron, Professional Vegetarian Cooking)

Yield: 12-16 servings

Ingredients: U.S. Standard
For Crust:
Toasted almonds 1 cup
Dairy-free granola 1½ cups
Maple syrup 1 tablespoon
Soy margarine or oil 1 tablespoon
Apple juice 2 tablespoons
Almond extract ¼ teaspoon
For Tart Filling:
Chocolate chips, semi-sweet, dairy free (carob) 3 cups
Silken tofu 3½ cups
Maple syrup 8 tablespoons
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Almond extract 1 teaspoon

Ultimate Chocolate Sauce (see recipe) As needed for garnish

Method of Preparation:
1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment.2. For the Crust: Reserve a few almonds for garnish, then put all the remaining crust ingredients into a food processor and process to a coarse mixture that sticks together. Turn out the crust mixture into the spring form pan and evenly coat the bottom, making it slightly higher at the edges.3. For the Filling: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler over barely simmering water. As chocolate melts put all other filling ingredients into the food processor and process until smooth. Add the melted chocolate and process until completely incorporated. Taste the mixture and adjust if needed.4. Reserve about 1 cup of the filling and chill. Turn the mixture into the crust-lined spring-form pan. Smooth the top, cover the pan and chill for 2 hours. Put the reserved chilled chocolate filling into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe decorations around the top edge of the tart. Chill to firm up the piping work.5. At service; Drizzle the tart with the Ultimate Chocolate Sauce, chop the reserved toasted almonds and sprinkle on top.

Chef’s Note:The soy margarine could be omitted from the crust and replaced with a little more juice to bind it. It will, however, be a little more crumbly. Other juice flavors could be used. Use hazelnuts in place of the almonds. The filling can be used as a frosting.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Calories - 390.61calTotal Fat19.70gm - Saturated Fat 7.97- Protein -8.41gmCarbohydrates 47.70gm- Fiber2.86gm - Cholesterol0 - Vitamin B12 0.11 -Calcium 51.99mg- Iron 1.12mg - Sodium - 28.35mg


I don't know how many you want. I will post a couple more if I can find ones I really liked.

[ajers&me]

This is the chocolate sauce from the recipe above:
Ultimate Chocolate Sauce(Adapted from: Fran Costigan, Grand, Good, Desserts, Naturally)

Yield: approx. 2½ cups

Ingredients: U.S. Standard
Dutch process cocoa ¾ cup
Maple sugar or sucanat ¾ cup
Sea salt ¼ teaspoon
Water, boiling ½ cup
Maple syrup ½ cup
Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon

Method of Preparation:
1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment.2. Put the cocoa, maple sugar and salt into a food processor and pulse to combine.3. With the motor running, pour boiling water through the feed tube.4. Stop the processor, scrape down the sides and add maple syrup and vanilla. Process again until smooth. The sauce will be thin, but it thickens when it is cold. 5. Pour the sauce into a storage jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 1 week. Chill blast to set.

Chef’s Note:To make a chocolate glaze: Reduce the water to ¼ cup and add 1 tablespoon of smooth almond or cashew butter.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Calories 64.99kcal - Total Fat 3.78gm- Saturated Fat0.01gm - Protein -0.76gmCarbohydrates 15.09gm - Fiber 0.75gm - Cholesterol 0- Vitamin B12 0 -Calcium 12.86mg- Iron 2.05mg- Sodium -41.72mg

This is based on 16 servings you may use more or less depending on how you like it.

[ajers&me]

Let me know if you are looking for a specific type of recipe. If I don't have one I am sure I can dig one up and can always re-work a regular recipe into making it lower in fat and calories.

I didn't really post dinner ideas, I hope that is ok. These are recipes that I really liked. I have more but didn't want to post them all and take up a ton of room.

If you have a recipe I can try and re-work it or even run it through my program to give you the specifics nutritionally.

[ajers&me]

Baked Rigatoni with Broccoli and Gorgonzola Cheese(Adapted from: Didi Emmons, Vegetarian Planet)

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients: U.S. Standard
Dried rigatoni 16 ounces
Olive oil 4 tablespoons
Onion, peeled and sliced julienne 1 small
Garlic, peeled and minced 4 cloves
Carrots, diced brunoise 2 each
Baby turnips, diced brunoise 4 each
Water 2 cups
Broccoli, cut into florets 1 pound
Fresh basil, washed and chopped 2 tablespoons
Fresh thyme 1 teaspoon
Ricotta cheese, whole-milk or part-skim 2⅔ cups
Italian or Wisconsin Gorgonzola (or Stilton or Blue D’Auvergne) cheese, crumbled 6 ounces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste
Tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges 4 each
Grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese 4 cups

Method of Preparation:
1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment.2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and boil it, stirring occasionally, until it is just tender. Drain the pasta, and rinse it well with cold water. 3. In a large skillet, heat the oil, add onion and caramelize. Add garlic and over low heat, sauté for 2 minutes or until the garlic releases its aroma (do not let it brown). Turn up the heat, add carrots, turnips and water and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes more or until most of the water is evaporated. Stir in the basil and thyme. Add the ricotta cheese and the Gorgonzola. Stir the sauce until it is nearly smooth, and season it with salt and pepper.4. In a bowl, combine the pasta, the sauce, the tomatoes, and 1⅓ cups of the Parmesan or Asiago cheese. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if necessary. (At this point you can refrigerate the mixture for baking later.)5. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spoon the mixture into a 9- x 13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the casserole. Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes (or a little longer if the mixture has been refrigerated).6. Spoon the contents onto plates and serve.

Chef’s Note: This baked pasta dish combines ricotta, rigatoni, Gorgonzola cheese, carrots, turnips, tomatoes, and broccoli. It is just as good as lasagna, but it takes a lot less work.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Calories - 769.02Total Fat37.47 - Saturated Fat 20.18- Protein 47.5 -Carbohydrates 55.37- Fiber 8.08 - Cholesterol 105.42 - Vitamin B12 0 - Calcium 1029.3mg- Iron 2.33mg - Sodium - 2075.38mg

This recipe is based on a vegetarian diet which needs more calories and fat then a diet that contains protein. I for one would not use all of the cheese that it calls for which would reduce the cal and fat amounts.

[teenieweenieran]

I am not a big veggie person but my husband and I started eating a salad (with light dressing) before each meal and we lost 15 pounds in like two weeks. We also started to watch our portions. Portion control is a major factor.

:) Good luck!

[Dackel-Mom]

Welcome to the club ! :D

I've been trying to explain to my somewhat slow metabolism that I'm eating healthy, walk like a madwoman (Easily achieved with three dogs. :)), going to Curves, and cutting out sugar and most carbs........... Guess what? My metabolism thinks I'm joking and won't listen. help2: :pullhair: :blush:

Anyways -here's one of my recipes:

Salmon filet seasoned with lemon-pepper. (You can also marinade it for a few hours in some orange-juice, ginger and soy-sauce), put in pan with a little olive- oil and serve with green asparagus, fat- free Feta cheese and balsamic dressing. An alternative is topping the asparagus with a few spoonfuls of light blue-cheese dressing. Bon apetit ! :)
You can also add some Boston lettuce with a lemon dressing to that.
Lemon dressing: 3 tablespoons of lemon juice; 3 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons canola- oil; little salt/pepper; minced onions; chives, and splenda or equal to take some of the sour taste out. That's it.

[3doxez]

All these yummy recipes are making me hungry! :essen_15:

[Izzyinatizzy]

Thanks for all of the recipes Kate and everyone else! And congrats on your graduation! I do walk, every day. I walk to my barn every morning instead of driving (and all the puppers go with me!) and then Jamie and I take the dogs and go walk all of our oil field roads in the evenings. It ends up being at least two miles a day, sometimes more. I have a gym membership, but am thinking about canceling, as I only seem to use the elliptical machine, and Jamie is buying one along with a bowflex next month, and I don't get off of work early enough to make it to any of the classes that they offer, even though I really enjoyed the few I did get to go to. I have been trying to eat really healthy, but can't give up my Dr. Pepper-as-soon-as-my-feet-hit-the-floor-in-the-morning habit, as it's my version of morning coffee. I HATE diet soda too, so that doesn't help either. I've been using the wheat pasta instead of regular, and I eat the Breyer's all-fruit popsicles when I want something sweet. They have no fat, and at only 45 calories per pop, I don't feel bad for eating one sometimes in the evening. I do only drink the one can of Dr. Pepper a day. Some of my problem is my thyroid is messed up, and each month my bloodwork still does not come back right, so the meds get up'd in strength. So far I'm up to 45mg of Levoxyl a day. I just need to fit into my wedding dress in 4 months, and I will be happy! I also ride horses at least three times a week, which may not seem like much of a workout, but I promise you it is! So I guess we'll just have to see what happens! Once I go to work at the pharmcy on the 30th, I'll be on my feet and running around around instead of sitting at a desk typing all day like I do now, so maybe that will help some too! Thanks everyone!

-Ali

[Orchid Crazy]

Ali, try logging in all your foods at www.fitday.com . It not only allows you to count your calories in, but also those out. It shows your fat, calories, carb ratios. Maybe you are not taking in ENOUGH calories with what you are burning and your body is holding on. It's pretty interesting. I love using it, although I don't use it daily.

[Frzframe]

I know your not gonna want to hear this but if you give up soda it will help. Carbination is BAD for you. I quit drinking Diet soda and have lost 9 lbs in 3 weeks. I've started walking but that's been hit and miss and am watching what I eat. I still have a candy bar every now and then because I crave them still. I try to drink 64 oz of water a day too. Some days I drink more then that but others I don't even make it 64 but I try.

I am eating salads, alots of baked chicken (which I love anyways) and watching my calorie in take. I've got 30 more lbs to go but I'll get there because in the last two years I went from a great weight to huge all due to stress eating so I have to work really hard on eating healthy when stressed instead of soda and candy.

[MicheleS]

Another suggestion if you like creamy dairy sauces: substitute plain non-fat yogurt for any item requiring mayonaise, sour cream, or regular cream. Must be completely plain, though, no other added ingredients, check the label. It makes up into a nice creamy sauce that will take on just about any flavor. Just be careful not to heat it to too high of a temperature, as it scorches easily.

Here are some slim-down :rayz: :rayz: just for you!!!

[Suzanne R]

Me Again, check out the Cooking Light magazine. One of my favorites for tasty, healthy recipes.

Absolutely! I have one of their crockpot recipes going right now, for dinner tonight. I've had their subscription for many years, and LOVE their recipes.

[Joyce]

Oh my I really feel for you, I am having such a time getting motivated to lose weight. I need to lose at least 12 lbs, I would really like to lose 15. I finally got started this week, no more excuses. I am walking more, moving around more, and trying to cut back 25% (that is what Dr. suggested) I am in perfect health, so he said I could continue to eat what I do just cut back. I have increased my water intake also. So we shall see I keep reading all the good hits others have shared with me also. The Dr. said by cutting back 25% I should be able to lose 2 lbs a week, which he said is perfect, and your chances of keeping it off are better, because you are changing eating habits not necessarly what you are eating. Sounds good. No really lets start together I have until Oct. to lose mine. Lets be lose weight buddies for the next few months. The hardest part is to get started. Good Luck you can do it. Maybe all of us who are fighting that battle could weight in say Monday you don't have to say what you weight, just what you want to loose. Then each Monday report in on what amount you have lost. Then who is the most successful could share their tip of the week. :hug2:

[Suzanne R]

FYI, walking is great, but it must be BRISK! No strolls or ambles or wanderings or whatever - your pace must be almost too fast to speak to someone - kind of like race-walking. It also works if you "race-walk" like 3 minutes, then slow down to brisk for 2 minutes, then "race-walk" for 3 minutes, etc. Just plain walking is not enough. Standing on the job all day will help a little - but standing in itself is not exercise - it's pretty much like sitting. You won't use many extra calories just standing, but if you're moving, that will help a lot. Sitting all day, of course, is the worst!

[Bobbiesmom]

Ali, I feel your pain...I've been working on exercising & losing weight too!

Good luck! I included two of my fave (and easy!) recipes below...

Baked Tilapia w/broccoli
2 tilapia fillets, washed
2 tablespoons of Italian dressing
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 cups of broccoli, washed & cut
Salt
Pepper
Lemon, option
Place 2 tilapia fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of Italian dressing and 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the fillets. Add about 3 cups of broccoli and salt & pepper to taste. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Garnish with lemon if desired. Serves 2.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Salad
Lettuce
Carrots
Tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 cloves of minced garlic
½ cup of chicken broth
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon of salt
2 tablespoons of butter
Wash, cut and prepare all items for a salad (lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc). Remove tails & shells of shrimp. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat, add 2 cloves of minced garlic. Add half a cup of chicken broth, the lemon juice and salt to the saucepan. After a minute, add the shrimp and butter. Cook until the shrimp is opaque. Toss shrimp and sauce with salad. Serves 2.

[Izzyinatizzy]

If you've ever tried walking three dogs who combined weigh more than you do, you'd realize that there's no such thing as a nice stroll down the road! They give me no choice but to be brisk! I like the idea of weight loss buddies, and will try to regularly check in after I lose my computer (no home computer, and won't have or need one at new job, not with internet anyway). The tilapia recipe sounds great, as does the shrimp. I love shrimp, but am allergic to them, so no shrimpies for me :vomit: I may try the tilapia tomorrow night though!

-Ali

[schroeders mom]

Hello, I'm with ya! I had a complete hysterectomy almost 5 years ago at the age of 39, gained close to 35 lbs and am having a very hard time loosing it! The HR I have to take is not helping either. But, if I don't take it, I get massive headaches, can't sleep - we're talking insomnia - it's not pretty. I am going to start going to the park and walking 3-5 miles a few times a week, I'm going to walk in the "Race for the cure" on June 10th, so maybe if I get into the habit....something will work!!
Good luck to all my weight challenged friends!! :D

[HnkyTnkGrl85]

I've been following weight watcher's core plan and it works very well. The main changes I've made are: switched all dairy to nonfat, pasta is all whole wheat, lots of fruit and veggies and no more soda, I drink alot of water and crystal light. I walk Annabelle and also get more walking in by parking in the back of the parking lot when I got shopping. Also, being a bride to be like you, I've found that I don't snack as much since I put pictures of thin women in wedding dresses in the kitchen. Oh! If you feel like snacking and you're really not hungrey (yea I'm a boredom eater) try chewing gum or brushing your teeth. Food isn't as yummy with the mint flavor in your mouth.

[Ruthi]

I don't know if you like chicken or rice but this quick and tasty. When I fix it I like to make extra.

1 can chicken broth
1 can water
1 cup rice
4 boneless,skinless chicken breasts

put broth,water, rice in big skillet with lid,heat up some then put in chicken.Put on lid and turn heat down,cook for about 20to 25 minutes and it is done.

If you get the frozen chicken in bags put it in right away at the beginning.I throw veggies in with everything else,broccoli or cauliflower or zucchini you get the idea.Easy cleanup too.lol!

[Ruthi]

Sorry forgot to mention you can do this with boneless pork chops too. I made some last night and threw in some chili mix for flavoring along with tomatoes,green onions, and red peppers.yumm yumm!! just remember to stir once in a while.

[managemysite]

Try Here for some weight loss tips and recipeshttp://www.weightremedy.net

[HawaiiDoxieLover]

I know your not gonna want to hear this but if you give up soda it will help. Carbination is BAD for you. I quit drinking Diet soda and have lost 9 lbs in 3 weeks.

This is true! You don't want carbonation in your system! My dad died from colon cancer, one of the many reasons why I'm a vegetarian. I will no longer drink ANYTHING carbonated...and I used to be addicted to those expensive "energy drinks" and diet sodas! Now it's water, flavored water, and SoBe "Lean Energy" for me-NO carbonation, NO sugar. :party6:

[HawaiiDoxieLover]

Forgot to mention that the SoBe "Lean" has 5 calories, low (1g) carb, low (15mg)sodium, 0g fat, 100% Vit C. And tastes pretty good for diet:D

[KathyJordan]

If you don't want to spend time trying to figure it out and need a quick, healthy fix go to nutrasystem.com. Its a wonderful diet and its all about PORTION CONTROL.....something I am terrible at. You eat good, you get plenty of foods but it certainly teaches you the right amounts you should be eating...this diet is a no-brainer and if you don't lose on this its because you are cheating.....exercise helps on this diet but you don't have to do it.....

[LuckysMom]

The thing about Nutrisystem is that unless you are very wealthy you are eventually going to have to go back to your regular eating habits (and how will you get those meals on your honeymoon) I would suggest weight watchers I have lost over 60 lbs in less then a year.

But in the mean time here are some of my favorite (and family favorite) recipes:

Brie-and-Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Chicken Breasts - 5 Points

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 teaspoon olive oil -- divided
1 1/2 cups sliced onion
4 garlic cloves -- thinly sliced
2/3 cup dry white wine -- divided
2 ounces brie -- rind removed and cut into small pieces (about 2 tablespoons)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon sage
2 garlic cloves -- minced
1 can low-salt chicken broth -- (10-1/2-ounce)
sage -- sprigs (optional

1. Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion; sauté 30 minutes or until golden brown. Add sliced garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup wine; cook 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Spoon onion mixture into a bowl; let cool. Stir in Brie, salt, and pepper.

2. Cut a horizontal slit through the thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Stuff about 1-1/2 tablespoons of the onion mixture into each pocket.

3. Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from skillet. Set aside; keep warm.

4. Add 1/3 cup wine, minced onion, sage, and minced garlic to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil, and cook 7 minutes or until reduced to 3/4 cup. Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve sauce with chicken. Garnish with fresh sage, if desired.


Source:
"Weight Watchers Weekly Recipes"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 245 Calories; 7g Fat (29.1% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 80mg Cholesterol; 246mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

NOTES : Although this elegant dish is low on calories, the melted Brie-and-onion combination creates a rich-tasting, buttery consistency.

[LuckysMom]

Core Cornbread:

1 1/2 c yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/3 to 1/2 c Splenda
1 c fat free yogurt
1/2 c fat free sour cream
1 T oil
2 eggs

Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then fold wet into dry. Pour into 9" deep dish pie pan or square pan that has been sprayed with Pam. Bake at 375 for 25-30 min

Diet Soda Cake

1 box any flavor cake mix
1 12 oz can of diet soda (or use 1 ½ cups from a bottle and drink the rest)
2 egg whites (I use the ones that come in a carton)

Follow the box directions for baking temp and baking times.

Mix all 3 ingredients together. Bake for the allotted time but make sure it is cooked through. I usually put a dollop of fat free cool whip on it when I serve it…….

Suggested Combos:

French Vanilla and Diet Root Beet, Chocolate and Diet Wild cherry Pepsi or Diet Cherry Coke, Spice and Diet Ginger Ale, Lemon and Diet Orange Soda, Vanilla Cake with Diet Coke with Lime, Strawberry Cake with Diet Sierra Mist

[LuckysMom]

Low Fat Beef Stroganoff

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, to taste
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 large onion, chopped
14-oz mushrooms, no salt added
3 cans 10 1/2 oz beef broth, fat free
12-oz. No yolk, extra wide, egg noodles
16-oz. Light sour cream
2 lbs. cubed stew meat, trimmed of fat,
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Sauté onion in olive oil, trim fat from meat, and slice in to thin, short strips. Season meat with a dash of salt and pepper. Place meat and onion in oil, brown. Add (only "2 cans" beef broth, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce - to taste. Simmer meat covered, for 30 minutes. Add mushrooms. In separate bowl, add 2 tsp. of Cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water. Take meat out of pan and set aside. Whisk in cornstarch mixture, add meat back into gravy and simmer on low heat. Pour 1 can beef broth in noodle water to flavor noodles, cook according to package directions. Drain. Spoon lower fat stroganoff over noodles.

Serves 6

Points: 13

Kelly's Stuffed Peppers - 6 Points

Serving Size : 4 Preparation
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4 medium green bell pepper (I use different colors including orange and yellow)
1 cup cooked brown rice
8 ounces 93% fat-free ground beef or meat substitute
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese -- shredded

1. Cut tops off peppers and seed. Place in large saucepan and
cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for
5-7 minutes.

2. In large skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray brown
beef and onions. Drain.

3. In large bowl combine beef mixture, tomato sauce and rice.
Spoon evenly into peppers.

4. Place peppers in a sprayed casserole dish and bake at 350
degrees F for 20 minutes.

5. Sprinkle cheese evenly over peppers and bake for 5 additional
minutes or unitl cheese is melted.

Calories: 273.9
Fat grams: 9.7
Fiber grams: 2.7

W/W Points: 6

[schroeders mom]

The thing about Nutrisystem is that unless you are very wealthy you are eventually going to have to go back to your regular eating habits (and how will you get those meals on your honeymoon) I would suggest weight watchers I have lost over 60 lbs in less then a year.
I have to agree with LuckysMom, My sister has been on Weight Watchers and has lost 159 lbs in a year and 4 months, but she was over 350 lbs when she started. But she is a single mom with 3 kids and 2 are special needs girls. I brag about her every chance I get!! :D Good luck!!!!