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Post by Holly Gail on Jul 17, 2021 0:33:22 GMT
This round runs from Monday, June 21 through August 1. It’s not too late to join us. Just add your board name, first name and your goal for this round to this thread. All are welcome!
Challengers:
Cherryt38/Cherry — continue exercising
cathygeha/Cathy — OP eating and 10 minutes activity every day
jasimons/Judy — more variety in food choices
Holly Gail/Holly — Maintain lifetime at goal status
bmazzo/Beverly — Weigh regularly and try to move more
jalibmu /Jan — adding more fruits and veggies into my meals
Hosts:
Cherry — June 21–June 27
Cathy — June 28–July 4
Judy — July 5–July 1
Holly — July 12–July 18
Jan — July 19–July 25
Bev — July 26–Aug 1
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Post by Holly Gail on Jul 17, 2021 0:36:36 GMT
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 17, 2021 14:46:15 GMT
Checking...busy today (again) though not sure what I have to show for it!
Protein: I sometimes worry I get enough BUT do try to get in the GHG's and think that helps. I will (I think) be doing Core in August and that means watching the GHGs and t he dairy alone will help with getting in the protein.
As for balanced meals...I think "the plate" and do my best to have a protein, carb, fat and that means fruit/veg/grain/legume or dairy or egg/tsp oil at most meals and then I play with t he mix-match to make a meal.
Today I made a tasty lunch. Boiled potatoes then peeled and chopped, added in leftover bite sized boiled green beans cooked yesterday (drained) and a can of tuna with garlic, lemon and tsp or two of olive oil. Salt & Pepper...it was scrumptious! Hit the mix-match goals and probably also helped with the protein requirements.
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Post by bmazzo on Jul 17, 2021 15:03:23 GMT
Hello all,
I always try to get in some protein at every meal. I cooked a nice pot of white beans a couple of days ago, they are really delish. Plan on working some of them in again today.
No real plans for today, have to go soon & pick up our little doggie, Jet. He had to spend the night at the vet's last night. The vet called & said he is much better this morning, so we are going to pick him up!! Yaaah. Church this evening & that's about it for the weekend.
The ideas of the tuna with the potatoes & green beans, sounds really tasty.
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Post by jan on Jul 17, 2021 15:26:05 GMT
Answering yesterday question... I use olive oil almost exclusively. I think I have a bottle of sesame oil that I need for some recipe, but not sure exactly where.
For butter, I use Brummel and Brown yogurt spread and keep a butter frozen just in case I make something calling for butter.
I looked at those links. I have alot of those items in my pantry (except tuna which I dislike) but don't always think about using them as the basis for a meal.
I made a potato salad last week for work lunches that was actually half cauliflower/half potatoes. Really tasty and less calories than regular potato salad.
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Post by jan on Jul 17, 2021 15:40:13 GMT
I just got an email that included recipes for rice bowls. I thought I would pass it along if anyone else wanted some suggestions.
(21 tasty rice bowls.) not sure why its not a click and go link.
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Post by jasimons on Jul 17, 2021 16:30:01 GMT
bmazzo, Beverly, glad Jet is doing better & coming home. Scary when they're not feeling well. I think I get enough protein. I'm working to add more plant based (learning to like beans!) and being aware of other foods that are protein sources. I do have to watch myself because I like dairy foods - such as yogurt and cheese - not to go overboard with those. I really like the grocery list/meal ideas link. I realized I've heard / seen the word "tapenade", but didn't really know what it is. Googled and...I think it sounds good! Question - does anybody use canned salmon? I've tried this product: chickenofthesea.com/products/wild-catch/premium-alaskan-salmonI mixed it with some mayo, seasoning (can't remember exactly what), and put it on Triscuit crackers, but I was wondering if there's something better out there. Either a different product or a way of using it? I like the idea of canned /shelf stable, just because it makes it easy to have on hand. This is a pretty good item as well: www.gortons.com/products/classic-grilled-salmon/Again...convenience of frozen works well for me.
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Post by Holly Gail on Jul 18, 2021 3:57:24 GMT
cathygeha , Cathy, what a great new picture! (and I copied your lunch description into my recipe files; thank you!) jan , Jan, thanks for the rice bowls recipes link! jasimons , Judy, I haven't seen that salmon item. I've purchased canned wild caught salmon and have enjoyed it, usually cold like salmon salad (sort of) but have considered using it to cook something, like salmon patties. Groton is a name I've known for quite a long time, and although I haven't seen the particular item you linked us to, I've been happy with the frozen options I've tried.
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Post by cherryt38 on Jul 18, 2021 13:12:26 GMT
I probably get enough protein. I don't always have it at every meal but I have something almost every day. I like canned salmon, in fact I like it better than tuna. I use it for sandwiches, in salads, salmon patties, and sometimes just to eat alone. I also like salmon pieces grilled, "fried" (cooked in a pan with a spray or two of olive oil), and baked. I try to eat fish at least a couple times a week.
Yesterday I had coffee with a neighbor, went to town for Mass and groceries, and in the morning replanted chives and thyme that I saved from a flower bed back into that refurbished flower bed. Today I'm going to bake a loaf of bread and water my corn, potatoes and squash. I probably won't do much else. I have a book I'm reading so that will likely be among the things to do.
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Post by bmazzo on Jul 18, 2021 13:36:28 GMT
My mom used to make the most delicious salmon patties, when she , couldn't afford the more expensive canned salmon, she would buy the cheaper canned mackerel. I am not a fish eater, but I loved those croquettes! Of course, they were rolled in egg mixture & bread crumbs & fried. Now, I try to replicate them, using less breading & very little olive oil. They are ok, but noting like the ones mom made. I suppose in those days, the only salmon that we had access to, was the canned.
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Post by jasimons on Jul 18, 2021 14:05:49 GMT
Thanks for the salmon ideas - Salmon patties sound good.
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