6 months...anyone need a battery recharge???

Okay folks, some of this process had been getting a little old. I found a need to reinvent some of what I was doing in an attempt to keep up the old excitement. I was able to identify some foods from some other members around the boards. I REALLY want to recommend roasted edamame. It is a roasted soy nut and it REALLY satisfies my need for junk food. Just one ounce has 14 grams of protein and only 130 calories. I feel like I souldn't be having that when I get into a bag and take my ounce. Not only that, if I don't overchew it, it makes me feel pretty full until the next meal. I found mine at the healthfood store. I also made up a batch of chili this weekend. I was getting tired of spending all that money on Wendy's chili and had a hankering for some good ole homemade stuff. It is so good and I have it all frozen in 1 cup servings. I am also thankful for the chicken meatballs at Sam's club (in the cheese section). They are expensive, but so good and packed with protein. I still love my caramel flavored Snickers Protein bars. They are packed with protein, but 1/2 is enough because of the sugar content. I also love those roasted chickens at Wal-mart. That chicken lasts several days and the meat can be made into chicken salad with light Hellmann's and pickle relish. I'm still looking for more "RECHARGE" foods to help me get these last few pounds off. I was getting too comfortable and eating more carb-based foods. The more carb-based foods I ate, the more I wanted. I see now that this protein thing is really an important long-term issue. If you have anything that you use (even one item that you really like), in terms of foods, please take a minute to share. Thanks. John

I am glad you made this post. I love shark, tilapia and flounder. I find seafood in general is a good way for me to get my protein in. As far as carbs with the holidays here i found a small sweet potato before I work out is a nice treat with nothing on it just baked. It gives me the energy I need to work out.

I buy the baked, breaded Purdue chicken or frozen breaded checken cutlets. Read the label because the difference in calories and fat grams bewteen some of the varieties is huge. Anyway...I cooke the cutlets on both sides then put some tomato sauce (l make my own to keep the sugar low) and add a slice of provolone or mozzeralla and bake it for chicken parm. It is so easy, so good and I don't make pasta with it so the only carbs are the chicken breading. I also really like th Fage yogurt and usually just mix some Splenda into it but fruit or no added sugar preserves also takes good in it. Mixing some Splenda, cocoa powder and skim milk and cooking it on the stove to make hot chocolate is something that I really enjoy as a treat too. Hope that helps!

John, Thanks for this post and getting my ideas flowing.....I was really starting to get in a rut. I do have one that is along the lines of your chili but I make my own Pasta Figoul (sp) and leave out the pasta. I use an onion, carrot matchsticks. celery, three or four kinds of beans, ground meat, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce (and lots of Italian blend seasoning). lots of protien in that one. I found Payday protien bars and I like those if I am craving something salty and carb contaning. It satisfies that craving while adding protein. I have found I can tolerate it since there is no chocolate on the outside.....I just do not like the "chocolate" that is on ANY (even snickers) protien bar. Other than that I have been in such a rut. I will think about it now and let you know.