The official diet thread - Share diary's, recipes etc.
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ok i'm gonna start!! at the moment i'm watching this diet blog from a girl on youtube, its a huge inspiration and motivation. go have a look!
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
Thank you!!
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
Thank you!!
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ok. here's a very easy tasty recipe.i always make 4 of them, pack them in foil and put them in the freezer. its a very tasty healthy lunch.
ingredients:
4 8" flour tortilla's 440 kcal (i'm sure you can get diet once or something in the us but i have to use the regular ones)
300 gram chicken 330 kcal
2 tomatos
4 slices of gouda cheese 300 kcal
8 spoons of low fat mayonaise 150 kcal
thats a total of 300 a piece but i ate one for lunch and i'm stuffed until dinner!
cut the chicken in long thing parts. rub the chicken in with spices and herbs you like, i use garlic, red pepper, salt and pepper and prepare it in the oven. i have a whirlpool microwave with a crisp function so i only take around 6-7 minutes for me.
prepare the wraps as said on the package and put the slice of cheese on it, then the chicken, tomato's and mayonaise fold together and pack them in 4 diverend foils. they only take a couple of minutes in the microwave to heat up but they are very nice also eaten cold!
i like these cause i can make them at night or when i have the time! you could definetly take them to work and eat them cold! you can also eat them for dinner with some salad!
Originally Posted by citre /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great thread!!
Thanks for that link!
My diet diary is here!
lighten up!
gonna bookmark you!
ingredients:
4 8" flour tortilla's 440 kcal (i'm sure you can get diet once or something in the us but i have to use the regular ones)
300 gram chicken 330 kcal
2 tomatos
4 slices of gouda cheese 300 kcal
8 spoons of low fat mayonaise 150 kcal
thats a total of 300 a piece but i ate one for lunch and i'm stuffed until dinner!
cut the chicken in long thing parts. rub the chicken in with spices and herbs you like, i use garlic, red pepper, salt and pepper and prepare it in the oven. i have a whirlpool microwave with a crisp function so i only take around 6-7 minutes for me.
prepare the wraps as said on the package and put the slice of cheese on it, then the chicken, tomato's and mayonaise fold together and pack them in 4 diverend foils. they only take a couple of minutes in the microwave to heat up but they are very nice also eaten cold!
i like these cause i can make them at night or when i have the time! you could definetly take them to work and eat them cold! you can also eat them for dinner with some salad!
Originally Posted by citre /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great thread!!
Thanks for that link!
My diet diary is here!
lighten up!
gonna bookmark you!
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Originally Posted by daer0n /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey Sam?if you dont mind me asking, what program are you using to count calories and stuff?
its a dutch cd-rom. i bought it like ages ago! i can tell you but you wouldnt know it i guess. its made by a dutch company. i liked it cause it actually tells you if you ate to much protein, fat and that stuff. every day you get an report.
maybe this helps:
they want you to keep on this percentage (it should be healthy)
10 % protein
55 % carbs
35 % fat
its a dutch cd-rom. i bought it like ages ago! i can tell you but you wouldnt know it i guess. its made by a dutch company. i liked it cause it actually tells you if you ate to much protein, fat and that stuff. every day you get an report.
maybe this helps:
they want you to keep on this percentage (it should be healthy)
10 % protein
55 % carbs
35 % fat
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yes you can get those calorie track things everwhere. the only one that i didnt like was the weight watchers thing! they let me eat 27 points wich i had no idea if it was much or not. well i found out it was actually more than what i eat when i'm not on a diet! i also could eat an unlimited amout of pasta for 2 points, thats insane, i'm a pasta freak so i would eat nothing but pasta all day (breakfast-lunch-dinner). that would be so not good!
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how funny. my mom tried weight watchers too. she lost more money than weight. she tried to explain me several times the system of points and you know the green, yellow and red foods. never really understood, too complicated for me.
i have a good idea of what i'm supposed to eat, but i never know the quantities and calories.
anyway, great thread !
i have a good idea of what i'm supposed to eat, but i never know the quantities and calories.
anyway, great thread !
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Ooh count me in. I don't have a diary or anything. Is there any sites that any of you recommend?
I have a small grocery budget so I'm looking for some economical but healthy foods. Preferably vegetarian. I have a recipe that I tweaked the other night that was lovely. I'll post it later this evening.
I have a small grocery budget so I'm looking for some economical but healthy foods. Preferably vegetarian. I have a recipe that I tweaked the other night that was lovely. I'll post it later this evening.
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Gwena,
i recommend this site, CalorieKing - Diet and weight loss. Calorie Counter and more.
its a great website
i recommend this site, CalorieKing - Diet and weight loss. Calorie Counter and more.
its a great website
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Originally Posted by daer0n /img/forum/go_quote.gif Gwena,i recommend this site, CalorieKing - Diet and weight loss. Calorie Counter and more.
its a great website
Thank you sweetheart I'll check it out in a few.
its a great website
Thank you sweetheart I'll check it out in a few.
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Here is my recipe contribution
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Avocado and Mango Salsa
Heart-friendly Recipe
This recipe contains:
Fat:
No more than 15g
Saturated Fat:
No more than 5g
Cholesterol:
No more than 150 mg
Sodium:
No more than 250 mg
Carbohydrates:
No more than 80g
Total Sugars:
No more than 25g total sugars; limit to 35g in desserts
Low-Sodium Recipe
This recipe contains:
Sodium:
No more than 200 mg
Diabetes-friendly Recipe X
This recipe contains:
Fat:
No more than 15g
Saturated Fat:
No more than 5g
Cholesterol:
No more than 300 mg
Sodium:
No more than 1000 mg
Carbohydrates:
No more than 50g
Total Sugars:
No more than 25g total sugars; limit to 35g in desserts
Low-Carb Recipe
This recipe contains:
Carbohydrates:
No more than 45g Total Sugars:
No more than 25g total sugars; limit to 35g in desserts
Dairy-Free Recipe
This recipe contains no milk or milk products, no casein or whey.
Gluten-Free Recipe
This recipe contains no gluten containing ingredients or products.
Serves: 12 person(s)
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 20 mins for flavors to meld
Yield: 12 x 1/4 cup servings (or 3 cups)
Want something to flavor-up your fruits and veggies? Try this salsa!
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped ripe mango
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped jicama
2 Tbsp lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
1 dash salt and ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the avocado, mango, jalapeño pepper, jicama, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in the cilantro.
Let the salsa sit 20 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.
Variations:
If more than a dash of salt is added, add additional sodium.
Author:
American Institute for Cancer Research
AICR
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Avocado and Mango Salsa
Heart-friendly Recipe
This recipe contains:
Fat:
No more than 15g
Saturated Fat:
No more than 5g
Cholesterol:
No more than 150 mg
Sodium:
No more than 250 mg
Carbohydrates:
No more than 80g
Total Sugars:
No more than 25g total sugars; limit to 35g in desserts
Low-Sodium Recipe
This recipe contains:
Sodium:
No more than 200 mg
Diabetes-friendly Recipe X
This recipe contains:
Fat:
No more than 15g
Saturated Fat:
No more than 5g
Cholesterol:
No more than 300 mg
Sodium:
No more than 1000 mg
Carbohydrates:
No more than 50g
Total Sugars:
No more than 25g total sugars; limit to 35g in desserts
Low-Carb Recipe
This recipe contains:
Carbohydrates:
No more than 45g Total Sugars:
No more than 25g total sugars; limit to 35g in desserts
Dairy-Free Recipe
This recipe contains no milk or milk products, no casein or whey.
Gluten-Free Recipe
This recipe contains no gluten containing ingredients or products.
Serves: 12 person(s)
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 20 mins for flavors to meld
Yield: 12 x 1/4 cup servings (or 3 cups)
Want something to flavor-up your fruits and veggies? Try this salsa!
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped ripe mango
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped jicama
2 Tbsp lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
1 dash salt and ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the avocado, mango, jalapeño pepper, jicama, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in the cilantro.
Let the salsa sit 20 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.
Variations:
If more than a dash of salt is added, add additional sodium.
Author:
American Institute for Cancer Research
AICR
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Pineapple fried rice
(I really tweaked this recipe and only added the items that I wanted and had on hand. I'm sorry that I don't have a macronutrient breakdown for you all as well)
1. Slice off one side of the pineapple to remove the skin (do no cut off the leaves). Carve out the fruit from inside the pineapple. Set carved pineapple aside. (For step by step instructions, click on the link below recipe)
2. Cut the fruit of the pineapple into bite-size pieces to make 1 cup. zSB(3,3)Save the rest to eat later (keep in a container in the refrigerator).
3. Mix 1 Tbsp. oil with the rice, using your fingers to separate chunks.
4. Place remaining oil in a wok/large frying pan and turn heat on to medium-high. Add shallots, garlic, and chilli, stir-frying until fragrant (1-2 minutes). If the wok becomes too dry, add a little stock or water 1 Tbsp. at a time.
5. Crack egg into wok, if using, and stir quickly to cook.
6. Add [veggie] fish sauce or soy sauce, curry powder, peas, carrot, and cashews. Stir-fry (1 minute).
7. Now add rice, fresh pineapple pieces, and currents. Stir to combine and continue stir frying over high or medium-high heat until the rice "dances" (you'll be able to hear it popping), 1-3 minutes).
8. Taste for saltiness. If not salty enough, add up to 2 Tbsp. more [veggie] fish sauce or soy sauce. 9. To serve, scoop rice into the carved-out pineapple. Top with spring onions and coriander.
(I really tweaked this recipe and only added the items that I wanted and had on hand. I'm sorry that I don't have a macronutrient breakdown for you all as well)
- 1 whole pineapple
- 3 cups cooked rice, preferably several days old (Tip: if fresh, leave for an hour or more in the refrigerator uncovered)
- 4 Tbsp. peanut or coconut oil
- 1-3 Tbsp. vegetable stock (or chicken stock if non-vegetarian)
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
- 1 green chilli, thinly sliced (reduce or leave out if you prefer very mild fried rice)
- ½ cup raw unsalted whole cashews
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 small or medium carrot, grated
- ¼ cup raisins or currants
- 2 Tbsp vegetarian fish sauce, or soy sauce (use regular fish sauce if non-vegetarian)
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- 3 spring onions finely sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh coriander
- 1 egg (optional)*
1. Slice off one side of the pineapple to remove the skin (do no cut off the leaves). Carve out the fruit from inside the pineapple. Set carved pineapple aside. (For step by step instructions, click on the link below recipe)
2. Cut the fruit of the pineapple into bite-size pieces to make 1 cup. zSB(3,3)Save the rest to eat later (keep in a container in the refrigerator).
3. Mix 1 Tbsp. oil with the rice, using your fingers to separate chunks.
4. Place remaining oil in a wok/large frying pan and turn heat on to medium-high. Add shallots, garlic, and chilli, stir-frying until fragrant (1-2 minutes). If the wok becomes too dry, add a little stock or water 1 Tbsp. at a time.
5. Crack egg into wok, if using, and stir quickly to cook.
6. Add [veggie] fish sauce or soy sauce, curry powder, peas, carrot, and cashews. Stir-fry (1 minute).
7. Now add rice, fresh pineapple pieces, and currents. Stir to combine and continue stir frying over high or medium-high heat until the rice "dances" (you'll be able to hear it popping), 1-3 minutes).
8. Taste for saltiness. If not salty enough, add up to 2 Tbsp. more [veggie] fish sauce or soy sauce. 9. To serve, scoop rice into the carved-out pineapple. Top with spring onions and coriander.
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i just ordered carmens electra's aerobic striptease and fit to strip. any revieuws on these? they sound like so much fun and its good for you!
Learn to strip while you work out! Carmen Electra leads a fun, flirty workout that will make you feel sexy while you work up a sweat. Carmen brings together hot moves from dance and fitness in a low-intensity workout that will work your abdomen, thighs, butt, and hips. Working with the best choreographers around, Carmen brings the art of the striptease into your living room. As volume one of Carmen's series, AEROBIC STRIPTEASE teaches basic striptease technique, introducing you to the program with a full warm-up and three cardio dance routines.
if you know any other good work out dvd's please let me know
Learn to strip while you work out! Carmen Electra leads a fun, flirty workout that will make you feel sexy while you work up a sweat. Carmen brings together hot moves from dance and fitness in a low-intensity workout that will work your abdomen, thighs, butt, and hips. Working with the best choreographers around, Carmen brings the art of the striptease into your living room. As volume one of Carmen's series, AEROBIC STRIPTEASE teaches basic striptease technique, introducing you to the program with a full warm-up and three cardio dance routines.
if you know any other good work out dvd's please let me know
