Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
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Start weight:339 Lbs (Sept 07, 05)
Band date/weight= Dec 13, 05/ 320 lbs
Lowest weight after surgery: Apil-14-06-261.2 lbs
B protein cocoa/soy milk 7.6
L two pork sausage links,two free range eggs,mozz cheese salsa 2.4
S trader Joes soy and flax chips 13
S flourless pnut butter cookie 2
D black beans/mozz cheese 41
S protein cocoa as above 7.6
T 75.9 Net 52
I find that for non-cooks and/or single/couple cooks, the key is usually SPEED OF PREP, and using just a FEW INGREDIENTS. So in the end, it boils down to a quick, reliable technique. Here are my best tools:
1. FAGOR Pressure Cooker (available in small sizes, just 4 quarts, and extremely well made):
The next great piece of equipment that I own is a very small, Rival 2-quart crock pot:
And here is my other great tool for making well-balanced, little-prep healthy meals -- a microwave stack cooker:
In all cases, I spend a little time preparing whatEVER meal comes to mind, and then freeze, freeze freeze.
Have I mentioned that I'm a huge fan of freeze-to-cook and freeze-to-reheat meals? This is a method that really works well for people who want to eat healthfully but don't like to cook or have much time.
So .... prepare a simple but healthy meal once, and eat (out of the freezer) three more times!
Hope this helps!
WANTED: RECIPES AND IDEAS FOR FOLKS WITH MINIMUM CULINARY SKILLS!
We've got members dedicated to a low carb lifestyle. However, a few of us are doomed to shakes and dishes of greek yogurt because cir****tances permit only minimum cooking. Lets help these folks out with recipes, tips, ideas etc that can be made appetizing by even the most challenged in the kitchen.
Please post your easy to fix low carb dishes and meals. If there is a recipe you've already posted, be kind enough to copy and paste it in this thread too. Same for any new easy low carb offerings.
Let's help others enjoy the low carb lifestyle without over reliance on supplements. With everyone's support, even those of us not familiar with the workings of a kitchen can do this.
Here's to enjoying the low carb lifestyle. Now lets all post at least one idea tip or meal option for the non cooks out there!
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
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Pealed deveined shimp are also fast and wonderful.
Goya makes some great all purpose seasonings that go great on meats, veggies, and seafood. Just sprinkle a little on whatever you are cooking.
I love to bake different low carb veggies in the oven with a little seasoning and olive oil. Cauliflower and onions are favorites. You can also bake low carb veggies with some chicken legs all at the same time, very easy. One pan and you don't have to watch it closely.
Phyllis
"Me agreeing with you doesn't preclude you from being a deviant."
Seasoning bags. They come available for oven or slow cooker and for all types of meats.
Rinse the meat and toss it in the bag with the seasoning packet and usually a little water. If you want higher fat then add a little oil too. Bake or slow cook as instructed. Many can be easily exprimented with for variety like adding a pint of fresh mushrooms or other veg.
Ethnic seasoning and spice packets for meats. Same principle without the bag so clean up is a little less quick. Usually pan cooked but the easy option is yours.
The reynolds wrap folks make both oven and slow cooker bags you can use with these pakets if you'd rather bake or slow cook than follow the instructions.
Side dish seasoning packets for potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Flavors like alfredo sauce, pesto, garlic & herb, etc work as well on veg like turnips, green beans, mushrooms... Simple seasoned veg flavored like starchy carbs without the carbs.
Condenced soups.
Cream of mushroom, broccoli cheddar, and many others poured over meat and veg make a simple one dish meal bake.
If you're cooking for one, portion and freeze as soon as left overs cool rather than refrigerate. Re heat slowly in microwave not fast on high. This way foods don't taste frozen and reheated. Each meal can have that fresh cooked flavor.
Also, read lables carefully. In most cases the total carb count will be negligible once divided by the number of servings.
Thanks MrBigJ for helping us realize there is low carb need we can better serve as a group. I bet there are others out there also trying to keep the kitchen duties light and easy.
B: Egg, 2 slices bacon, cheese stick, jicama
S: chicharones
L: Big Burger (no bun), jack cheese, tomato slice
S: seaweed wrap, ham, cheese stick, sprouts, pickled ginger
D: shiritaki noodles and really meaty spaghetti sauce
maybe a protein shake for late night snack
338 / 313 / 194/ 189
HW / SW / CW / Goal
Monday
| Fat(g) | Carbs(g) | Net C(g) | Prot(g) | KCals |
| 65.66 | 143.22 | 51.54 | 175.38 | 1434 |
|
Carbohydrate (40%) Fat (41%) Protein (19%) |
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cocoa w/ almond mil****d tea, pork shoulder blade chop, teriyaki sauce
iced tea, strawberries, lc flatbread pizza w/ turkey peperoni spinach onion
sf chocolates, iced tea, chicken, pork skins, chipolte salsa
cottage cheese, chicken breast, lc tortlla, smart balance light, pork skins, iced tea, water
Hope your little one's doing ok.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
LV'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
