Can we talk? I need help screwing my head on straight.

Jean in the I E
on 5/9/12 7:18 am - Fontana, CA

Hi Trish,

I think you have more of a plan than you give yourself credit for. The idea from Sandy to make ahead and freeze is a super good one, especially since you have access to a fridge and microwave. You will have ultimate control over what you have available and since you have such a severe allergy it's pretty much a life saver.

Have a wonderful trip :)

Jean I'm 45, 5' 4-1/2" -- 315/272/230 -- 43 lbs lost pre-op
"Progress, not perfection..." ~Dr. Roger Gould
Breast reduction & lift - 11/11/11 (sooo wonderful!!!)

(deactivated member)
on 5/9/12 8:09 am

Thanks Jean, Yes, Sandy's idea was the BOMB! I love it!

"ultimate control" over my food intake is an absolute necessity. I can't rely on anyone but me to keep me safe, so the cooler idea is awesome!

loverofcats
on 5/9/12 7:19 am

VSG on 08/30/10

I second the meatloaf muffins. I have made them with lean turkey and added some grated carrots and zucchini, along with some onion, seasonings, and an egg white. You could add anything to them. I also added a small amount of oats to the mixture, but you could figure out something that would work for you.

Gail

The pancakes sound delicious. I'll have to try them.

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(deactivated member)
on 5/9/12 8:10 am

Thanks Gail. I can replace the small amount of oats with a TBSP of brown rice. This recipe will work for me.

Jean in the I E
on 5/10/12 12:18 am - Fontana, CA

VSG on 08/05/09

I just wanted to add that I use ground chia seeds for my meatloaf. It's gluten free and all fiber. A little goes a long way!

Jean I'm 45, 5' 4-1/2" -- 315/272/230 -- 43 lbs lost pre-op
"Progress, not perfection..." ~Dr. Roger Gould
Breast reduction & lift - 11/11/11 (sooo wonderful!!!)

(deactivated member)
on 5/10/12 1:27 am, edited 5/10/12 1:28 am

Thanks! I like the idea of chia seeds, that sounds really good! I don't have time to go buy them, so I'll try that next time. However, instead of using brown rice, I'm going to use some black Quinoa today. It's also GF, and I have it on hand. What do you think?

I also have flax seeds.........they could work pretty well too......

(deactivated member)
on 5/9/12 7:53 am, edited 5/9/12 7:53 am

You guys are sooo awesome!!! I thought laying it all out here on the vet OH board was the right move, and it was!!!

I'm all motivated now. I got out of my sweaty work-out clothes, took a shower, I'm dressed, half packed, and I'm working on my menu. Here's what I have so far:

1. I'm going to cook up a whole bunch of chicken breasts. I can use them for so many quick meals, such as salads. My all time favorite is to put tomato sauce on top of chicken breast chunks, add a bit of Italian cheese and nuke. It's delicious!

2. Those protein pancakes are going with. I'll take it a step further and buy some Jimmy Dean turkey sausage, precooked, and buy some heavy whipping cream. I can add splenda to a bit of it and whip it up in a cup. That way I'll get my fantasy Mother's day breakfast and stay on plan!! Whoooo Hooooo. It will be special, and I won't feel deprived. Instead, I can enjoy the time with my mom.

3. Those little meatloaves are going! I can eat them with a small salad, or frozen veggies. I can nuke the veggies.

4. I have Quest bars which are gluten free, and pepper Ostrim sticks which are also GF. These will work as snacks on the airplane and during the layovers.

Thanks everyone! And please, keep the ideas coming if you think of any!