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Life & Living => Health & Fitness => Topic started by: minorcharacter on January 07, 2014, 02:12:28 PM
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Not sure if this should belong in the Food forum, but we should totally sticky this thread as a way of helping each other attain their physical goals.
Please share some recipes, food hints, for weight loss, muscle gain, etc.
ABC pudding, or avocado-banana-chocolate pudding. Avocados and bananas are known as superfoods for weightloss. Chocolate is there as a great stress reducer, help lower blood pressure, fight diseases, and something to add flavor. I blend about half an avocado to two or three bananas with a teaspoon of dark chocolate (at least 60 cacao, don't use white or milk chocolate).
One of my favorite dishes to eat is cottage cheese mixed with slices of avocados, raspberries, and blueberries. Antioxidants plus two superfoods for weight loss.
Also, about one hour prior to going to bed I mix a glass of water with half a scoop of whey protein. This activates your metabolism or keeps it running (helps you burn fat) while sleeping.
Edit: picture of my ABC pudding with mint and blackberries.
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Interesting recipe on that ABC pudding. I'll give it a shot later. O0
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Thread stickied for other recipes and dieting tips. 8)
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Interesting recipe on that ABC pudding. I'll give it a shot later. O0
Yeah, tell me what you think and if you tried adding anything else to it. I'm always trying to find a better balance between avocados to bananas, and a way to make it more wholesome without ruining the delicious taste and smooth texture.
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That's an interesting combination of food, minor. I'm glad it works for you. O0
...and do share more.
I personally cannot eat certain foods together. I like banana's but by itself without anything. If it gets mixed into anything, I gag. I like avacadoes too, by itself, in salads, and sauce, but not with chocolate. I normally don't like chocolate but there are times when I crave it and that's the only time I can eat it.
I like salads too but only sometimes. Last year, I ate salads all the time for like a month or two as a single meal with meat (chicken, turkey, etc.) or on the side with a main meal, but suddenly, I just can't stand them anymore. I know I will want them again...so I just have to wait it out until I'm ready for it.
I guess for me I need variety and one thing never sticks forever...whic h I find, makes it hard to keep consistent with weight. Overall, I think just limiting the amount of food intake is what works and not really the type of food one eats as long as it's not fried or processed foods.
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If any of you guys are like me, you hate eating vegetables and rely on drinking Bolthouse's Green Goodness to get your daily intake of veggies. With these recipes I actually enjoy eating my greens.
Kale Chips - Some of you guys may have heard of this new Kale hype. Well, I personally think it tastes disgusting, but with this recipe I can eat a lot of Kale in one day. Clean some kale and cut them up into chip sized, if not bigger, portions. Put them in a bowl and rub a little olive oil over them. Then lay them flat on a flat rack baking thingy (sorry I'm not good with my cooking terminology). Sprinkle a little sea salt and crushed red pepper over them. Bake on 400 degrees for 5-8 minutes or until crisp.
Eggs and Broccoli Omelette - I absolutely hate the taste of broccoli, however as a superfood it is so healthy for your diet. I've found other healthy choices to add to it to make it more tolerable. What I do is I fry about three eggs and chop up some broccoli to throw there and make an omelette out of it. Add bacon, ALWAYS. Substitute for turkey bacon if necessary. When you're done, drip a little olive oil over it and throw some feta cheese crumbles on top. You can definitely add more, however I don't particularly enjoy the taste of broccoli with anything else other than these ingredients.
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This is my usual breakfast.
It's toasted whole wheat bread spread with organic honey and true cinnamon. True cinnamon or ceylon cinnamon differs from cassia cinnamon and usually can't be bought at your usual supermarket. I buy mine at an Indian store and ground it up. Cassia is a flavoring agent and doesn't really provide you health benefits. It is also possibly bad for you if taken in large amounts over time. Ceylon cinnamon on the other hand actually provides you with health benefits.
I have a protein shake made with milk, banana, 1 scoop of whey protein and cinnamon (true). I also eat two vitamin gummy bears for my vitamins =D
Oh yeah I ate the paper clip as well. How else am I going to get my iron?
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ceylon cinnamon (true) vs cassia cinnamon
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Kale Chips - Some of you guys may have heard of this new Kale hype. Well, I personally think it tastes disgusting, but with this recipe I can eat a lot of Kale in one day. Clean some kale and cut them up into chip sized, if not bigger, portions. Put them in a bowl and rub a little olive oil over them. Then lay them flat on a flat rack baking thingy (sorry I'm not good with my cooking terminology). Sprinkle a little sea salt and crushed red pepper over them. Bake on 400 degrees for 5-8 minutes or until crisp.
What's your secret on making kale chips?
I've made it a few times and they never turn out right.
I love kale (maybe a little too much).
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It still pains me to hear that when someone is "going on a diet," they think they are supposed to starve themselves.
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I love salmon; maybe a little too much. I like to season with sea salt and black pepper before searing the fukc out of it. The salad here I had with eggs, walnuts, whole wheat breaded jumbo shrimp, and a light dressing I made with olive oil, light mayo, teriyaki sauce, and honey.
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What's your secret on making kale chips?
I've made it a few times and they never turn out right.
I love kale (maybe a little too much).
I'm not sure if there's any secret really. What's wrong with yours?
I like to pat mine dry otherwise they get soggy instead of crunchy. I have a nuwave oven I use as well, cooks even better in one of those.
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Pizza can be actually really healthy for you. I substitute pepperonis for turkey pepperonis (less fat and sodium). Use LF moz cheese when making mine.
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I make turkey patties and bake my own whole wheat buns for a healthier alternative.
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I'm not sure if there's any secret really. What's wrong with yours?
I like to pat mine dry otherwise they get soggy instead of crunchy. I have a nuwave oven I use as well, cooks even better in one of those.
Mine are probably not dry enough when I put them in the oven because they always come out a little soggy. I don't get the crunch factor. I guess I'll have to let them dry fully. I'm gonna make some tonight.
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Mine are probably not dry enough when I put them in the oven because they always come out a little soggy. I don't get the crunch factor. I guess I'll have to let them dry fully. I'm gonna make some tonight.
Sounds like that's the case. I don't usually have to worry about patting things dry anymore. I have a nuwave oven; I love that beast. It'll dehydrate the fukc out of anything I put in it.
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What is your workout routine?
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What is your workout routine?
I switch out between 15 minutes of jogging or 30 minutes of lifting in the morning. Sometimes I just sleep and pretend I went to work out. It really depends on how early I wake up, otherwise I'll do this during my lunch. I try to avoid going during the evenings because it's always so packed.
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I make turkey patties and bake my own whole wheat buns for a healthier alternative.
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Wow that looks good....
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I switch out between 15 minutes of jogging or 30 minutes of lifting in the morning. Sometimes I just sleep and pretend I went to work out. It really depends on how early I wake up, otherwise I'll do this during my lunch. I try to avoid going during the evenings because it's always so packed.
During lunch? How long is your lunch break then?
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During lunch? How long is your lunch break then?
Technically it's one hour, but my job is pretty flexible.
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I've been telling myself I was going to make a bulk meal at the start of each week and portion it. I've finally stopped putting it off and made myself a bulk meal.
I've got quinoa (dash of sea salt)
quarter chicken breast
tofu and spinach
half a tomato baked and topped with feta cheese, rosemary, thyme, black pepper.
Total cooking time was about half an hour. I use extra firm tofu and squash it under something heavy for about three hours so if you want to count that then the total prep time would be 3.5 hours.
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That looks really good. I tried making my own bulk food but I never like them :( the only think I like to eat is fry ground turkey with no oil or salt, brown rice and veggie.
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It's not too bad if you switch up what you're snacking on in between.
For this week I have planned out:
Monday: granola bar and almonds
Tuesday: apple and carrot sticks
Wednesday: granola bar and carrot sticks
Thursday: blackberries and apple
Friday: almonds and black berries
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Looks good. I take back everything I said about you being a terrible cook.
Gurro, I'm husband material. Don'cha know? Heehee O0
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I need to plan my diet like this too. Usually grab whatever in between breaks or don't snack at all.
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Gurro, I'm husband material. Don'cha know? Heehee O0
I need a husband. Want to be mine on ph? Post up food that you cook every day on here too ;)
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I need a husband. Want to be mine on ph? Post up food that you cook every day on here too ;)
Dang gurro, waiting for you to ask me that question is like waiting for a call on my silenced cell phone. I need to put a ring on dat.
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Dang gurro, waiting for you to ask me that question is like waiting for a call on my silenced cell phone. I need to put a ring on dat.
Hahaha really? *Give me your number and I'll call* ;)
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Hahaha really? *Give me your number and I'll call* ;)
651-777-9311
*waiting
Ask for Prince.
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651-777-9311
*waiting
Ask for Prince.
Is that real?
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Have I ever lied to you before?
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Have I ever lied to you before?
I don't know. Have you?
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I don't know. Have you?
Jen, if I was going to lie to you, why would I do it in a forum that's full of Hmong people who now have my address and my phone number? I wouldn't dare.
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Jen, if I was going to lie to you, why would I do it in a forum that's full of Hmong people who now have my address and my phone number? I wouldn't dare.
Okay I believe you. All I have to do is test it out and I will know if you are lying or not right :)
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The line was makin weird scary noises.
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How rude. That's how I normally sound.
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How rude. That's how I normally sound.
Oh really? What are you an alien?
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Oh really? What are you an alien?
Lol yes, actually. I was born in Thailand and naturalized about 12 years ago. It's my single claim to being cultured.
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Lol yes, actually. I was born in Thailand and naturalized about 12 years ago. It's my single claim to being cultured.
Alright that works. And thanks for LYING to me. That was only a fax number that apparently everyone uses over there. Or at least it was all over Google.
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:2funny:
oh honey.
don't trust anything minor says, ok. this is from one gal to another. ;)
Thanks for informing me after I found out. Hahahaha
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Today and tomorrow's lunch:
Pan seared salmon with olive oil, thyme, sea salt, and garlic.
One easy over egg.
Carrots and brussel sprouts baked with honey and crushed pepper
Whole wheat bread made with olive oil, rosemary, and a little salt
Total prep time was about an hour. Three hours if you count the bread making process, half an hour to mix and knead, two hours to rise, and another half an hour to bake.
(http://s27.postimg.org/w3364rd8j/20140514_111627.jpg)
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Today and tomorrow's lunch:
Pan seared salmon with olive oil, thyme, sea salt, and garlic.
One easy over egg.
Carrots and brussel sprouts baked with honey and crushed pepper
Whole wheat bread made with olive oil, rosemary, and a little salt
Total prep time was about an hour. Three hours if you count the bread making process, half an hour to mix and knead, two hours to rise, and another half an hour to bake.
(http://s27.postimg.org/w3364rd8j/20140514_111627.jpg)
Oh wow. I'm having having a banana and water for lunch bc I didn't pack anything for school.
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Oh wow. I'm having having a banana and water for lunch bc I didn't pack anything for school.
Be one of the cool kids and go out for lunch to get fat and say it was because of the freshmen 15 even though you're already in your senior year.
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Be one of the cool kids and go out for lunch to get fat and say it was because of the freshmen 15 even though you're already in your senior year.
I got soup instead :D it was good, but too spicy.
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Looks good, what kind of soup was it?
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Looks good, what kind of soup was it?
Lol I forgot. ;)
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Todays lunch:
Pan seared salmon with pear mango salsa (onions, tomatoes, jalapenos)
Stir fried green beans with shallots, garlic, and garlic chili paste
Quinoa
Total prep time: 35 minutes
20 minutes to dice up fruits for the salsa
5 minutes to cut up green beans, onions, and garlic
10 minutes to cook make the quinoa and let salmon sear in pan
While the quinoa is cooking I make the green beans which take about 10 minutes to cook as well
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Minor: would you marry me?
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Just sold my car for dowry money. Let's do this.
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Oh yeah. Hahaha. I'll be waiting tonight.
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Here's a frittata. Simple ingredients like yams, shallots, mushroom, leek, and eggs. Made enough for lunch this entire week. Enjoying with a spinach-kale salad, lemon-olive-oil-garlic dressing, and two boiled eggs.
(http://s13.postimg.org/v9ynwrxd3/fritata.jpg)
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Minor, would your family be angry if I groomnapped you? I want you to cook for me. :)
LOL it depends. How good are you at Charades, In a Pickle, Catch-A-Phrase, Dumbass, and other trivia games?
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But I asked first. Haha jk
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Here's how the frittata looks like up close. It looks a little spongy but the taste is wonderful. The things on the side are tofu strips that I've baked with leek. I've been cooking a lot with leek lately. I just buy one big one and cut off thing slices into everything I make, and it smells awesome in the oven when cooking with garlic.
(http://s29.postimg.org/jw34470lz/frittatacloseup.jpg)
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Lunch for the week:
Grilled chicken with a basil pesto (basil, mint, feta cheese)
Quinoa with onions
kale salad with cannellini beans and jumbo shrimp sauted with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
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Also, about one hour prior to going to bed I mix a glass of water with half a scoop of whey protein. This activates your metabolism or keeps it running (helps you burn fat) while sleeping.
Really? I feel like I'm going to gain more weight.
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So where does the line start? Marry me! :D
Thank you for sharing all your yummy recipes. I've got to try the ABC pudding out.
Looking forward to seeing more dishes from you.
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Really? I feel like I'm going to gain more weight.
That's just water weight. Of course, make sure you get some exercise in during the day. Otherwise that protein becomes fat.
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So where does the line start? Marry me! :D
Thank you for sharing all your yummy recipes. I've got to try the ABC pudding out.
Looking forward to seeing more dishes from you.
Top it off with some berries and mint to make it a more wholesome dessert. ;)
PS there is no line. It's going to be a no holds barred battle royale.
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That's just water weight. Of course, make sure you get some exercise in during the day. Otherwise that protein becomes fat.
It really works.
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It really works.
You're like a stick. You probably already have really good metabolism to begin with.
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You're like a stick. You probably already have really good metabolism to begin with.
No. Lol why would you say that.
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No. Lol why would you say that.
You don't know this, but I stalk you...EVERYWHE RE.
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over-stuffed banana pepper
I saw this thing called "kasha" at the store and it looked really good so I wanted to try it. It has a grainy consistency that reminded me of rice and quinoa. I made it with chicken broth, chicken, onions, parsley, and chili peppers.
(http://s7.postimg.org/j64t48i9n/stuffedbananapepper.jpg)
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That looks good. So you would bake that after stuffing right. We do the same and sometimes we stuff bamboo shoots and bake them.
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That looks good. So you would bake that after stuffing right. We do the same and sometimes we stuff bamboo shoots and bake them.
Yeap, I chop off the top and take out the core and then I stuff it before baking it for a good 25-30 minutes.
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I used to stuff bell peppers all the time with minced up chicken or ground meat with extra lemongrass and vermicelli noodles then steam them. Lately I haven't steam anything much. I need to though.
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I used to stuff bell peppers all the time with minced up chicken or ground meat with extra lemongrass and vermicelli noodles then steam them. Lately I haven't steam anything much. I need to though.
Before I started to eat healthier I loved stuffing bell peppers with bacon, sausages, ground beef, and a special sauce that I'd make from hot peppers, soy sauce, and melted sugar. ;D
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Well you can return to steaming, just make it healthier ;D
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You don't know this, but I stalk you...EVERYWHE RE.
Come stalk me on my phone :D
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A paleolithic pasta made from zucchini, cucumber, and carrot. Topped off with a not so paleolithic sauce made from peanut butter, water, ponzu sauce, and thai chili peppers. On the side are some plainly baked tofu.
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Has anyone else tried a carb cycling plan before? I'm going to be trying out a carb cycling plan where I alternate twice between two days of low carb and a high carb day and then finishing off with a reward meal on the seventh day.
This week's (attempted) lunch plan:
Monday - an actual salad from Byerly's with greens and a light vinaigrette dressing
Tuesday - homemade kale salad with a vinaigrette dressing
Wednesday - carb load, turkey breast sandwich
Thursday - grilled chicken, baked brussel sprouts with honey and dried pepper
Friday - same as Thursday
Saturday - carb load
Sunday - 98lbs buffet!
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Eating clean
Home made ciabatta bread so clean it's cleanliness is next to Godliness
Squeaky clean bacon
freshly cut tomatoes
chopped kale so fresh OutKast made a song about it
olive oil + light mayo + sriracha sauce
sliced smoked turkey breast so ducking clean you could snort cocaine off of it
I call it the virgin because it's so fresh and so clean it'll make you feel like an invulnerable general.
more squeaky clean bacon on the side
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I'm hungry now. >:(
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For today's low carb lunch we have chicken Laab with greens and egg whites
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Hmm that looks delicious.
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Hmm that looks delicious.
Hey gurro, where have you been?
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Hey gurro, where have you been?
Hello. I've been busy moving and looking for jobs. What about you?
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Hello. I've been busy moving and looking for jobs. What about you?
Been busy not moving and not looking for jobs. ;D
Hope things are going well. Lots of managers that frequent the work forums so why don't you ask there?
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Been busy not moving and not looking for jobs. ;D
Hope things are going well. Lots of managers that frequent the work forums so why don't you ask there?
Lol dork. That is good to know that you are well. Oh really? I didn't know that this will help.
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Low carb day:
Baked chicken
roll made from baked zucchini, crumpled goat cheese, and pickled red bell peppers
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I want to try those zucchini rolls.
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I want to try those zucchini rolls.
They're so delicious and easy to make. You can either pickle the bell peppers yourself or buy them pickled. Slice the zucchini into thin slices and bake them for about 5-10 minutes on 375 and then commence the rolling.
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They're so delicious and easy to make. You can either pickle the bell peppers yourself or buy them pickled. Slice the zucchini into thin slices and bake them for about 5-10 minutes on 375 and then commence the rolling.
Thanks for the recipes I'll look into it. Did you buy or make your pickle bell peppers?
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Thanks for the recipes I'll look into it. Did you buy or make your pickle bell peppers?
I bought it. Picking peppers, ain't nobody got time for that.
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Eating clean
Home made ciabatta bread so clean it's cleanliness is next to Godliness
Squeaky clean bacon
freshly cut tomatoes
chopped kale so fresh OutKast made a song about it
olive oil + light mayo + sriracha sauce
sliced smoked turkey breast so ducking clean you could snort cocaine off of it
I call it the virgin because it's so fresh and so clean it'll make you feel like an invulnerable general.
more squeaky clean bacon on the side
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm93/ezthao/Food/IMG_20140823_100350.jpg)
WHAT THE duck MAN. :2funny:
"So clean you can snort cocaine off it." :2funny:
If you ever leave your current job, I hope you go into food marketing.
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What cha think? Crazy....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0US7JEfhsrA
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hXXrB3rz-xU
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eiiwGQ2zoFY
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw65n3ajZu4
Meh, can't be any worst than the stuff fast food joints are selling us.
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^^^ minor isn't truthful. He has a live in personal chef.
I bet he does! No one cooks like that.
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WHAT THE duck MAN. :2funny:
"So clean you can snort cocaine off it." :2funny:
If you ever leave your current job, I hope you go into food marketing.
My dream is to one day be a stay at home father-vauv 10k-50k in da bank-100k in da debt.
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My dream is to one day be a stay at home father-vauv 10k-50k in da bank-100k in da debt.
That should be your new screen name.
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We have our annual chili competition this year (I didn't enter it this year), so yesterday I only made enough for breakfast.
It's a potato soup with turkey bacon and diced roasted green onions.
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A different interpretation of a turkey taco, it's easy on the wallet as well.
salt and peppered turkey in the nuwave (15 minutes)
shredding the turkey (5 minutes)
diced onions, peppers, cilantro, and tomatoes (10 minutes)
wrapping in cabbage (3 minutes)
Total cooking time: about 33 minutes
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I've been lazy these days and simply made a turkey kale salad on low carb days.
Chopped up kale: 2 minutes
Slicing grapes and cherry tomatoes in half: 2 minutes
Grill pressing turkey: ~10 minutes
Total prep time is about 14 minutes.
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I've been really into Korean food and pickling stuff lately. This is a simple rice bowl I made for lunch today. There's rice seasoning on it (can be bought at an Asian store), with gojuchang (the red sauce), and pickled shiitake mushrooms.
How I make my gojuchang: mix with sambaal, agave nectar, mirin, rice white vinegar, sesame seeds and sesame oil.
I buy the mushrooms dried and rehydrate them in water and chicken broth. Let simmer on medium for a bit, drain, and pour in a mixture of soysauce, mirin, rice white vinegar, sesame oil. Let simmer for about 15 minutes and then stuff into a jar. This process shouldn't take more than an hour and I make enough to last a few weeks.
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Bad lighting, but eh... added some carrots, daikon, and jalapenos, all pickled of course, and an easy over egg.
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You cook and eat better than some of us people. I really like everything but kind of hard to make and prep when I have kids who eat something else and day where I don't know if I should cook or not because I don't like to waste foods. Salad, light sandwich, etc. will only filled me up at the moment but still need my rice and meat.
I have to blamed myself as a mother and wife if Im not cooking right and making healthy meals for my family. I find myself yelling at everyone to work out or cut back on certain foods but who is buying the foods....me... .so my fault.....
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I don't eat this good on a cutting diet. Some of the photos look like something I'll eat for my cheat meals.
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I don't eat this good on a cutting diet. Some of the photos look like something I'll eat for my cheat meals.
Best of luck, bro. I've gotten to a point where I stop cutting and don't work out as much. All I'm doing now is maintaining good eating habits. Most of the food I put up here aren't necessarily the cleanest for you, but I do try to keep nutrition and balance in mind. Some of these things may incorporate fat burning super foods like kale and avocado so people can still eat whole meals yet maintain a balanced diet.
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You cook and eat better than some of us people. I really like everything but kind of hard to make and prep when I have kids who eat something else and day where I don't know if I should cook or not because I don't like to waste foods. Salad, light sandwich, etc. will only filled me up at the moment but still need my rice and meat.
I have to blamed myself as a mother and wife if Im not cooking right and making healthy meals for my family. I find myself yelling at everyone to work out or cut back on certain foods but who is buying the foods....me... .so my fault.....
I understand, and I can sympathize with you. That's how it was like in my household too. A lot of our parents grew up in refugee camps where most of the time they had problems just getting enough to eat. Their mindset isn't focused on portion control and healthy dieting and they pass that onto the rest of us. It was my younger brother who introduced healthy eating to the family and I've caught on. I admit I was resilient at first as it's really hard to let go of some habits. However these practices do have to start somewhere and they should to stay if we to pass them onto others after us.