bjar719 Posted August 31, 2008 #51 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Barbie, I am going to look for chia seeds, they sound like a good addition for salads. I like putting melon in mine, I love that sweet taste with balsamic vinegar.kelly Kelly, I looked several places (grocery store, Walmart) for chia seeds and couldn't find them. I think GNC might have some, but I think it's cheaper to get them online. I ordered from nutsonline.com. I ordered two pounds (they come in one pound pouches) and with shipping added in I paid about $22. The seeds themselves were $13-$14 and the shipping was $8+. It cost more to ship it than it did for one pound of the stuff. I add it to oatmeal or my cereal/yogurt combo that I sometimes have. I also sprinkle it in my salads. If I have a piece of whole wheat toast with a little peanut butter on it, I sprinkle some on that too. Here's a little info on the chia seeds (salvia hispanica) that I gleaned from the internet: It contains 19 amino acids and has more quality food value than any other known food, including: * more iron than spinach * more vitamin C than oranges * better protein than beans, soy or peas * more omega-3's than flax or salmon * more calcium than milk * more potassium than bananas * more antioxidants than blueberries And unlike flax seeds, you don't have to grind it before eating it. The body can digest it whole. I've only been eating them since early August, and at the rate I'm going, I figure I probably will go through a pound bag a month. If you give them a try, Kelly, let me know what you think. Barbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted August 31, 2008 #52 Share Posted August 31, 2008 A friend told me about vitacost.com she has used them for awhile now and is very satisfied with the products and service. I have not tried them yet. I did look up the chia seeds. $10.99/lb and $4.99 shipping for any size order. I am going to a large grocery store today or tomorrow. They carry alot so I am going to check there before I order. I have been wanting to order from them anyways for a calcium supplement. kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyblue Posted August 31, 2008 #53 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yesterday: Breakfast -- 2 reduced fat Pillsbury cinnamon rolls Lunch -- bagel with fat-free cream cheese Dinner -- 2 slices of cheese pizza (at a birthday party - but I said no to cake & ice cream -- Yay for me! :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted August 31, 2008 #54 Share Posted August 31, 2008 yogurt, blueberries, fiber one about 10 burger king french fries. DH was eating them. I ate 4 when they were hot. Ran into the store came out and tried to eat more. They were warm but not hot so they did not taste good. No sense in wasting calories on something I am not enjoying. Panda brand black licorice. 100 calories of sugar but this was definately worth it! I love black licorice! a large soy, hazelnut latte. I use to have one everyday, now they are a once in awhile thing. A bowl of spicey Italian sausage & tortellini soup. (still eating leftovers) 2 kisses ( I love a bit of dark chocolate after something spicey) I will probably have a glass of wine yet, it is getting nice outside, not so hot so that will hopefully be my only snack since I have had a few already today! kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klct39lg Posted September 1, 2008 #55 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hello to all.:) Personally, I've been trying to eat more raw veggies and fruits. It's easy during the summer.... I am not on a diet...just trying to give my body what it needs, not what I want (sugar). Actually, when I am eating healthfully, I don't miss sugar so much. I love Vitacost! I have ordered from them only once, so far, but would not hesitate ordering from them again. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyblue Posted September 1, 2008 #56 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Yesterday: Breakfast -- bowl of Raisin Nut Bran with raspberries and skim milk Lunch -- minestrone soup and a piece of bread Dinner -- tortellini and half a yeast roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted September 1, 2008 #57 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I will start with last night. I opened the cupboard and found DD (she left for college) left a half of one of those snack bags of cheetos. They were so good! Today: 1 egg, 1 slice flax & fiber toast, oj, 3 cups coffee lunch could have been better. A grilled hot dog. Why I don't know but it was good. snack was my other licorice from the other day. They were 2/$1. Dinner was grilled chicken, Italian eggplant, onion, leek, yellow pepper, red pepper all over a bed of baby romaine. Shavings of parmigiano reggiano and a balsamic vinegrette. I made extra of the grilled chicken and vegetables and will put it into a sauce(tomatoes, tomatoe sauce, sauted garlic, red wine, rosemary, oregano) for Wednesday. Will serve it over fettucini. Instead of wine I had a Corona now will I snack later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhanson38 Posted September 2, 2008 #58 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Left over spag w.w. pasta for lunch Cup of watermellon sirloin strips over brown basmati rice with mushroom demi cup of green grapes. Just got off the scale and i am thirlled to say after a 7 day cruise i didnt loss anything but i didn't gain anything yea me. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyblue Posted September 2, 2008 #59 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Breakfast -- Reese's Puffs cereal with skim milk Lunch -- fat free cherry yogurt mixed with a small amount of Raisin Nut Bran and a few raspberries Dinner -- turkey burger Leigh - Congrats on not gaining during your cruise! I'm pretty sure I've gained at least 5 pounds from every cruise I've been on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odoyal Rulez Posted September 2, 2008 Author #60 Share Posted September 2, 2008 sos as usual eggs, salad, turkey, oatmeal blah blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted September 3, 2008 #61 Share Posted September 3, 2008 snack last night. popcorn with 1/2 of a can of diet coke. 3 kisses today. yogurt, fiber one, blueberries, coffee the last of the tortellini soup and a few crackers fettuccini with sauce (the one I was going to make on Wed. got moved to today) french bread, 1 & 1/2 glasses merlot. 3 kisses and in case anyone wonders I don't just drink coffee & wine. Somedays it looks like that but I drink alot of water. Hydration is the key! kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyblue Posted September 3, 2008 #62 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Breakfast: bowl of Honey Graham Oh's Cereal with skim milk Lunch: fat free blueberry yogurt mixed with a little Raisin Nut Bran Dinner: Panera's Black Bean Soup and a piece of their whole grain bread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted September 4, 2008 #63 Share Posted September 4, 2008 oj, 1 egg, toast, coffee sm. portion fettucini with some sauce from yesterday grilled jerk style pork tenderloin, wild rice blend, watermelon salsa, 2 corona, 4 kisses 1 fudgsicle The pork was an experiment and turned out very good. Looking forward to a wrap with some of the leftovers. kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odoyal Rulez Posted September 4, 2008 Author #64 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Big surprise here: eggs,oatmeal, tomato, green pepper, lettuce, ground turkey, pecans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyblue Posted September 4, 2008 #65 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Breakfast: Reese's Puffs cereal with skim milk Lunch: Lean Cuisine spinach & mushroom pizza Dinner: Lean Cuisine butternut squash ravioli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhanson38 Posted September 4, 2008 #66 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Bowl of cherrios skim milk Cup fat free yorgert Cup of watermellon bowl rice noddles with veggies and shrimp. cup of red grapes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofdnile Posted September 4, 2008 #67 Share Posted September 4, 2008 OK, how many hours a day do you work out? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted September 4, 2008 #68 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hi queenofdnile, I love your name and have swam there many times! You can see how much we are working out on the daily exercise thread. Come on over and join us! kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odoyal Rulez Posted September 4, 2008 Author #69 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Salad is too darn expensive..trying mustard greens today...along with the usual of everything else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted September 4, 2008 #70 Share Posted September 4, 2008 yogurt, fiber one, blueberries, coffee hamburger happy meal hazelnut soy latte 1 TBL. peanut butter baby romaine, garden tomato, vinegrette, fettucini/sauce (from Tue) french bread, 1/2 glass merlot 2 kisses Will I snack later? Last night was a fudgescicle. kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted September 5, 2008 #71 Share Posted September 5, 2008 No one else eating? I was the last to post yesterday. Last night I had 1/2 can diet coke and some potatoe chips (I am blaming it on DH, he was the one that took them out,) It's ok, I only ate a few. Today was: 1 egg, 1 slice flax & fiber bread toasted baby romaine with watermelon & alittle bit of shredded pork tenderloin with balsamic vinegrette 4 kisses 4 slices very thin crust homemade pizza, (I make the crust with part white whole wheat and make my own sauce) It was so good! The kitchen still smells good. Had 2 Smithwick's with it. Will probably have a few kisses for a snack later. kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyblue Posted September 6, 2008 #72 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Yesterday-- Breakfast: a lemon muffin Lunch: some baked chips (BBQ flavor) Dinner: Spaghetti with ground turkey (instead of beef) in the sauce and half a roll ETA: Kelly - What is a Smithwick? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjar719 Posted September 6, 2008 #73 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I have been reading but not posting much on this thread. I've just been too busy since I started back to work. But since this is Saturday, I'll try to get back with it... Yesterday- breakfast - Flax flakes cereal w/ non-fat yogurt, some craisins and almonds, and chia seeds (I mix this together...yum!); orange juice mid-morning snack - banana lunch - ordered out Bangkok Thai Salad from Camille's -- this salad has breast-meat chicken strips with water chestnuts, chinese noodles, almond slices and an oriental sesame dressing. Oh, and lettuce of course. I used very little dressing. afternoon snack - craisins/almonds/white grapes mixed with non-fat yogurt, and more chia seeds sprinkled in. dinner - roasted chicken breast and watermelon. I also drank close to a gallon of water. Barbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted September 6, 2008 #74 Share Posted September 6, 2008 snack last night 4 kisses. 1/2 of a muffin with my coffee. It was kind of dry so I thought why waste the calories. pbj on flax & fiber bread (2 slices) 1/2 C. yogurt with 1/2 C fiber one honey clusters 3 kisses dinner is in the oven. Pork pie (kind of like chicken pot pie but with cabbage, potato, onion, carrot, leftover pork a crust overtop) Will probably have a Smithwick's with it. Smithwicks is an Irish beer made by Guiness. I don't think it tastes as dark as Guiness. kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klct39lg Posted September 7, 2008 #75 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Perkyblue, What does ETA stand for? All I can think of is estimated time of arrival.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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