Carol, Thanks for that info. on the fish. I will make sure I keep that to use. My hubby doesn't like any kind of fish except Tuna mixed with a little mayo cold on a sandwich. And can you believe he is from Boston???? If I make some of this type salmon can you keep leftovers and reheat or does it mess with it. I was looking at Walmart just a bit ago and they havefrozen salmon (didn't know it was so expensive) so that made me think about leftovers. Gosh, can you tell that I am really new at this?? I decided to read more and get a real plan going and go with my original plan and start on the 18th. I so much want this to be successful!!

My power adapter went out on my computer last night and of course I didn't know it and thought that I was plugged in. When all of a sudden my computer said 6% battery left. So after spending $75 on a new one this evening I am back up and running. I do have a desk top also but enjoy having my laptop in the living room.

It's cold here tonight-- 11 degrees but is supposed to start warming up again. That will make me happy!!! Everybody have a good evening and stay warm!!

Recipes
 

OK, Carol - I'll put the recipe for "baking fish" on the other thread so that others can find it down the road...I know it will be confusing - but what you did is perfecting GREAT! ;)

I was raised with fish, but to cook it????? :crazy: my MOM did that! When I married, I married a BEEF man who really didn't care for fish. So, I'm learning for the first time! ;)

hmmmmmmm...eat fish in the evening - be lighter in the morning - YES! I think that works for me too come to think of it...:chin:


The Rose/Kim's planner are just a combination of the planner as in the book PLUS the foods allowed for that planner day are on the sheet too - so it puts all the information on one sheet.

I really don't think you can message me until your 20 days - but maybe you can AIM me (the little yellow guy on my profile), if it shows up for you, then it's OK! :dancer:
I have tweaked my AIM so I don't have to be online for you to message me. :broc:

Otherwise :cry: I don't think it will work. :stress:

Hi Kim: Could I pretty please get a copy of Rose/Wendy's planner also? I think it might help me a little more. Thanks for replying to my post. Your great! One more day of deplete...woo-hoo!! So far 6 pounds lighter. :)
Thanks,
Linda H.

Planner
 

Evening girls,
Hope you all try the fish, it's super simple and so good for us. We try to eat just a couple beef meals a week. We fill in dinners with a couple fish, (even if dh is not that crazy about it), chicken, and ground turkey patties or I make a meat loaf out of the ground turkey or turkey taco salad. I'm trying to cut back on the beef if I can.

This could be used for B C & D days, lunch or dinner.

I like home made soup on the chilly days and for years I always started the base with water and a bouillon cube, salt and pepper..... till I found chicken broth. Now soup is so easy and has so much more flavor.

Start with the container/s of ff chicken broth and simmer in large sauce pan. Cut up any veggies you like...celery, onion, zucchini, summer squash, green beans, sliced mushrooms, asparagus tips, and a tsp of diced garlic. (your choice here ladies) Add carrots for the appropriate day only, and simmer for a few minutes.

If you want the soup a little thicker...Guar Gum is a great product I found at the natural foods store. I keep mine in a jar with a shaker like my chili peppers. It only takes a couple shakes to make this soup a little thicker. I add thyme, basil, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes so the spices blend.

It's delicious by itself, but if you want to add some protein.....left over taco meat is great and so is chicken or even cubed roast. Weigh your protein separate (heated a little) and add to your bowl and then add the soup mix. That way you won't be cheating yourself on your protein serving. My thinking is if you mixed the protein in with everything, you won't know if you're getting enough protein per scoop. This takes the guess work out of it.

If you have a family, make your bowl first, and then you can add the rest of the protein to the large batch of soup..... after you've served yourself. Most of the time while raising the kids through the years, we always fed everyone else at the table before us, and we dished our plate last. Am I right? Not this time, we dish ours first! :D

Kim---Thank you for sending me the planners. The second time worked great.

cajungirl--Hope I gave you a few pointers via phone today, so you won't get bored with the meals. Really, we have so many choices, we just have to learn how to live outside of the box and learn to tweak veggies dishes so they aren't loaded with fat.

Like Kim said, meal main dish meats are prepared pretty simple, but mixing up the veggies will bring some much needed change to this woe. Between you, Kim, and me, I don't think we're at any loss for veggies recipes. Sounds like we have oodles of recipe books.

Don't forget to look over that black been humus and see if it would be on the program. It's delicious!

Everyone have a wonderful relaxing Sunday!! Rest and plan your meals and snacks for next week. Doing a little planning will help us through the week ahead.

Time to call it a night. Chat more next time.
Sounds like we're all doing a fine job with Wendy's program. I know she's rooting us on from up above! :angel:

Carol:broc:

Kim,
I just tried IM'ng you again and couldn't.
I guess I'll keep trying until my 20 days are up. Maybe 1 time I will succeed.
Thanks anyhow.
Bonni

Alright Kim, I understand about you not being able to send me the planner. I guess I can do without it. Thanks anyway.
Linda H.

Hi Everyone!
Haven't been on all day!!! Hope you all were successful this week.
Good luck starting the NEW WEEK.
By the way, if I can't find Ezekiel bread, does anyone have a replacement?????
Thanks,
Bonni

Hi Bonni, There is a recipe in that thread for Homemade Ezekiel bread. I thought that was pretty good. I haven't tried it yet but am keeping that in mind. I think that Walmart sells it though.

EZ Bread
 

Hi Bonni!:wave:
I found Ezekiel bread at a Kroger's Store (locally - King Soopers). It was in the frozen food isle with the healthy food selections.

You might look at your local health food stores too. You will always find it either refrigerated or frozen - because it is REAL food without the preservatives for shelf life. OH, and when you get it home, after you open it, keep it in the fridge - fine print I missed - any one need a starter for penicillin??? :crazy:

I picked up the Sesame - it is really good - next I'm going to try the Multi-Grain - I'll let you know what I think of that flavor! :hug:

Hope this helps! :broc:

I LOST 7.5 LBS!!!! Yippee!

Carb Deplete week is done. Week 2 here I come! Had yummy oatmeal for breakfast and I am excited to exercise!!

Happy Monday to all and have a great week!

testing my tracker

Linda-- Nice tracker!!!

Hey SkinnyK10---- Congrats on the 7.5 pounds lost! I hope next week that i will be able to report something along those lines too. Well, not this Friday but next!

Good Morning to everyone! I have read the book all the way to Cycle 1 Carb Deplete week Cycle Week 1. I did get a grocery list made out yesterday but we just never made it to the store in time for me to get started on my plan today --so back to my original plan of starting next Monday (18th) That's OK -- I have the book and am still reading and am comfortable with that.

We are going to start getting warmer this week. YAY!!! Right now it is 29 and we are supposed to get up to abour 40 today! I am so ready for Spring!!

Everyone have a good day. Need to get busy get some laundry and housework done.

Hi Karen: Thanks for the compliment on my tracker. It was fun picking it out. I'm starting my second week and feeling great! I lost 7 pounds the first week which totally amazed me.
Just wanted you to know I'll be cheering for you when you start Crackin'.

Hi to everyone else...hope your Monday was a good one.
Blessings
Linda H.

HI SkinnyK10: Congrats on your 7.5 loss. I just started on my 2nd week today also. It was so nice to have a "hot" cereal this morning being that it was 21 outside! Brrrr. I lost 7 on Deplete! Kudos to you.
Blessings,
Linda H. :)