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[KarenD2011]

Thanks Boots! (hugs)

Dr appt went well! She hooked me up to a 10 minute BP machine. Took 5 readings over 10 mins, the average BP reading was.... 118/86!!! YAY! She said she was happy with it, but maybe I should cut down on salt a bit... She never asked about stress, diet, lifestyle, nothing... Not surprising...I never got a word in about my lifestyle or anything... Oh well, it's fine & she didn't try to prescribe anything so I'm happy.

B- oats & berries
S- banana
L- veggie sushi & miso soup
S- pretzels
D- sourdough bread w/balsamic vin

Not too hungry for dinner yet... Ah well.

Walk: 20 mins

[KarenD2011]

1/4 cup coffee to keep away withdrawal headaches & wake me up. Little sleep last night.

[Ege Bamyasi]

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[KarenD2011]

Kirk, I could blame you, but I do have a 2 yr old to blame as well!

B- oats & berries, 1/2 cup coffee w/silk
S- ww bagel w/toffutti cc, decaf soy mocha
L- bean burrito on ww wrap
D- Amy's no cheese veg pizza, wine & juice

I realize I have to adhere better to this plan. What I am not including is the drink or 2 per night of wine... last night I had baked chips & salsa as well... what is wrong with me? old habits die hard? I can't promote this plan while not following it 100%

Things must change...

back later...

[KarenD2011]

30 mins walking

[frozenveg]

Karen, what I'm not seeing in your menus is something like a big pot of SNAP-type soup or stew. Have you tried making one? It's so easy to just cook up some (frozen) mixed veggies in a can or two of no-salt tomatoes, throw in a bit of (frozen) greens and whatever spices you want, and then serve it over rice or potatoes. Have 2 to 4 cups of that at either lunch or dinner. It just doesn't look like you are eating enough food at all!

Not to be too pushy or anything.....

[KarenD2011]

Frozenveg - your right, and I need more veggies. I will look into the SNAP meals. Can you (or anyone else reading) give me specific examples of SNAP meals you make? I just don't know which veggies & greens to use! Clueless in the kitchen!

Yesterday:
B- toasted sourdough w/ balsamic vin, banana, coffee w/ silk
L- on the road- pb on ww
D- fake chicken tostitos, baked tortillas w/ff refried beans
Wine and beer

Today: no clue yet. Will update later.

[frozenveg]

I have a couple of "usuals."

2 cans of chopped tomatoes, no-salt
2 cups (or more) of frozen mixed veggies (mine are from Costco, but the pretty standard peas, corn, green beans--this has zucchini and summer squash, too)
Fresh onion or dried onion flakes
1 - 3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup frozen greens (spinach, collard, mustard, whatever)
2 - 3 cups brown rice, cooked

Heat the tomatoes in a pot and add the frozen veg and spices. Cook till done - 10 to 15 minutes. Either serve over the rice, or stir it in. I like it both ways. This makes 3 or 4 2-cup servings, and, like any soup or stew, it tastes better after a day, so the leftovers are wonderful to have around, especially since you have a little one around needing your time!

I vary that recipe by substituting a broccoli-cauliflower mix for the other veggies, and I leave out the chili powder and cumin and use oregano and basil.

And that's about it! Every other week, that's my main meal at lunch and dinner!

[janluvs2heel]

Then there are those of us who just dont like those Snap meals. You can lose plenty of weight without the addition of those. I eat them once in a while but just dont like them enough to bother with them that often. Must be genetic because I dont think Debbie likes them much either.

But if you like them, go for it!!

[KarenD2011]

Thank you so much FV! I am going to make on today or tomorrow! I need to get the veg & tomatoes... Think I have everything else. do you throw on the leafy greens last minute or with the rest of the veg?

[KarenD2011]

Hi Jan- I'll try a few variations and see

[KarenD2011]

Thank you for your input Debbie! Yes I know I am far from perfect. I am not following MWL yet. I am trying to stick to a low fat vegan regular / mostly mcd diet for now... Easing myself in! Not to say this may change tomorrow! I haven't had tempura since May & a coworker brought some in, so I had 1 tiny piece of yam. Not ok on plan I know & the toffutti cc not on plan, but I use maybe 2 tsp. I will have to stop with the bagels as this is the only spread I like on them...besides, too calorie dense.

I will not buy anymore sourdough... I end up eating too much!

[frozenveg]

Jan & Debbie are right--I know some folks don't like the SNAP meals. (Some folks (DH) call them "glop!")

But what I was actually trying to get at is that from your posts, it seems like you are sometimes going off-plan because you're just not eating enough! At least from your menus--I look at them and they just look so bare. If that was all I ate, I'd be looking for a little something all the time. So I guess what I really meant to say was, maybe you need to make more food for yourself!

[KarenD2011]

Thank you for your input Debbie! I will not buy anymore sourdough... I end up eating too much!

I know!!! Isnt sourdough the best?!?!?! I remember finding out it was okay to eat, I always thought it had a dairy based starter so never had it after going mcd, then I found out it wasnt. Someone stop me Especially fresh

I totally understand where youre coming from though. Ive been there and am still there.

Yes I love love love sourdough. I hadn't had it in years as I have only been eating ww. My eating needs tweaks that's for sure!

[KarenD2011]

Jan & Debbie are right--I know some folks don't like the SNAP meals. (Some folks (DH) call them "glop!")

But what I was actually trying to get at is that from your posts, it seems like you are sometimes going off-plan because you're just not eating enough! At least from your menus--I look at them and they just look so bare. If that was all I ate, I'd be looking for a little something all the time. So I guess what I really meant to say was, maybe you need to make more food for yourself!

Thank you FV, you are correct. I am not eating enough, and when I don't eat enough good stuff, I turn to bad food. SNAP meals sound like something I would like! Especially the one you first mentioned. I am going to make one up today to try it out.

Ever add beans or lentils?