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Topic: Pizza
I loved pizza before you know the kind ooey gooey nummy kind. I have had one very small bite of regular pizza since and ehh it was ok so i have been making tortilla pizza so I tried a new one tonight i was tired of the same ole peperoni and turkey meatball one so i made this instead and it was really good.
I use whole wheat small low carb tortilla depending on what i put on it depends on if i can eat the whole thing if it is pep and turkey meatballs i can't eat but about 1/2 to 3/4 of it just cheese i might can eat all but tonight i took ragu roasted garlic alfredo sauce and spread it on then i put mozzerella cheese on it then i put small broccoli florets (mine were frozen so i nuked them for about 45 sec before) on it. On top of that i put colby/jack shredded cheese on top then i put it in the oven for 10 min on 400 degrees. You have to top it quick or your tortilla might get soggy.
This one was really good and between the tortilla and cheese it had about 19 grams of protein.
Anyway thought i would share.
I use whole wheat small low carb tortilla depending on what i put on it depends on if i can eat the whole thing if it is pep and turkey meatballs i can't eat but about 1/2 to 3/4 of it just cheese i might can eat all but tonight i took ragu roasted garlic alfredo sauce and spread it on then i put mozzerella cheese on it then i put small broccoli florets (mine were frozen so i nuked them for about 45 sec before) on it. On top of that i put colby/jack shredded cheese on top then i put it in the oven for 10 min on 400 degrees. You have to top it quick or your tortilla might get soggy.
This one was really good and between the tortilla and cheese it had about 19 grams of protein.
Anyway thought i would share.
Consult weight 329
surgery weight 318
current weight 177
goal 165
surgery weight 318
current weight 177
goal 165
Topic: RE: Sugar
I rarely do sugar. I try to keep to 5 grams or less per serving. I do, however, eat Luna or Kashi bars on occasion and they have a bit more. They are protein packed and reasonably heathy though.
Topic: RE: I think I'm back....LOL
Hi Heather - welcome back. You had your surgery the day before me. You sure have been a stranger :-)
Luanne
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
Topic: RE: Sugar
My rule of thumb is that if the "serving size" is 14 (max 15) grams or less, then it's ok to have that serving size and for fat (max 5 grams) unless the protein content is alot higher, such as red meats where the fat content is a bit higher but the higher protein helps to balance out the numbers.
Also, watch "sugar alcohols". They can throw you for a loop if you're not careful. I think you're better off just "treating yourself" every now and then with the maximum amount of grams that your Dr. recommends.
That's my two cents. :-)
Also, watch "sugar alcohols". They can throw you for a loop if you're not careful. I think you're better off just "treating yourself" every now and then with the maximum amount of grams that your Dr. recommends.
That's my two cents. :-)
Luanne
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
Topic: RE: Sugar
Thank you! I think the reason I've kept it out, is that I'm SOO scared of it. But, you're right - I won't mess up a good thing.
I've even tried to think of ways around it for when/if I get married in the near future. What kind of wedding cake could someone make without sugar???
Guess I could have SF chocolate dipped Strawberries.
I've even tried to think of ways around it for when/if I get married in the near future. What kind of wedding cake could someone make without sugar???
Guess I could have SF chocolate dipped Strawberries.
Topic: RE: Sugar
HEATHER
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36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
Why ruin a good thing! If you've had the will power to keep it out of your diet for 6 mo......Sweetie KEEP IT OUT! I only wish I had your will power! Once you cross that bridge there is no going back! I'm sooooooo proud of you!
Heather
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Topic: RE: Meat is no longer my friend
Thanks Kari. I do need to try and plan my meals more in advance because half the time, my kid isn't home so no sense fixing a big meal. It's infuriating because then he doesn't eat leftovers as much as I'd like (depends on what it is and how hungry he is -lol) , so I tend to make stuff at the last minute and it's tougher that way due to being cooked fast I guess??? Guess I need to lay down the law more. It helps when I know what is on his agenda, but bad part is he tells me at 10pm that he's hungry and then knows how to make me feel guilty. We always manage, but kids!! :-)
I used to have cheese sticks on hand too as a favorite quick snack, but I got tired of those. I'm sure I'll buy some again because they were easy to work with. My quickest high protein, easy on the pouch food is still cottage cheese, but I'm afraid I"ll start to get bored with that again soon. And I keep eyeballin' the raw shrimp in the freezer, but am saving that for one of those rush meals and for my son. He's definitely a lover of shrimp.
I have about 3-4 cans of almonds and have gotten bored with those too (mind you, I don't dare eat too many of those because they aren't always as "pouch friendly" as I'd like. :( I try to stay away from too much of those higher in carb foods, whether they're good carbs or not. It gets too easy to get back to grazing again. I like to grab a slice of cheese every now and then. Haven't tried the mousse yet? I still have a ton of SF/FF jello puddings setting in my cupboard that I need to use. :-)
Oh well, it's not like I don't have options, but I really like my pretzel sticks every now and then too. it's the salt I think....
I used to have cheese sticks on hand too as a favorite quick snack, but I got tired of those. I'm sure I'll buy some again because they were easy to work with. My quickest high protein, easy on the pouch food is still cottage cheese, but I'm afraid I"ll start to get bored with that again soon. And I keep eyeballin' the raw shrimp in the freezer, but am saving that for one of those rush meals and for my son. He's definitely a lover of shrimp.
I have about 3-4 cans of almonds and have gotten bored with those too (mind you, I don't dare eat too many of those because they aren't always as "pouch friendly" as I'd like. :( I try to stay away from too much of those higher in carb foods, whether they're good carbs or not. It gets too easy to get back to grazing again. I like to grab a slice of cheese every now and then. Haven't tried the mousse yet? I still have a ton of SF/FF jello puddings setting in my cupboard that I need to use. :-)
Oh well, it's not like I don't have options, but I really like my pretzel sticks every now and then too. it's the salt I think....
Luanne
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
Topic: RE: Sugar
Every now and then I CRAVE sweet things, too. I've found that Jell-o makes a wonderful Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Mousse (I was a dark chocolate-oholic). It helps so much! And, it's so rich, I can only eat a couple of babyspoon fulls, but it really helps. I'm so afraid of sugar...and, what if I'm NOT affected by it? I don't know if I want to know.
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