Posts by hswee6473

Curries- I know that they are a combination of many spices.  I also love bay leaves which I put in almost everything that cooks in liquid (rice, pot roast, soups etc).  I also like rosemary, garlic, lemon zest and black pepper.

Having worked at a nursing home for years, I can report that those who were normal to overweight seemed to bounce back from the type of crap that runs through all such facilities (pneumonia, flu) Those who were underweight didn't seem to have the reserves to pull them through a short (10-14 day) illness and emerge at full capacity.  Some of the underwieght people would survive the initial illness only to function at much lower levels, and die in the year (or less) following infection.  Just what I have observed.  Fat in this case was doing exactly what it is supposed to do, protecting the body during times when food intake is not adequate.

Heather

Thanks Everyone, I just felt a little confused.  I'm going to bump up my activity level to light activity since most days I am I'm school,  when I start working out 5-6 days per week I may bump it up again.

Grains: Whole Wheat Pasta, Whole Wheat Bread, Brown Rice Chips, Sourdough Bread, Potatoes (not a grain but starchy) 

Vegetables: Baby Green Peas, Broccoli, Asparagus, Carrots, Tomatoes 

Fruits: Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Cranberries 

Dairy: Extra Sharp White Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Parmesan, anything made by Ben & Jerry's, Whipped Cream

Meats/Proteins: Chicken, Smoked Ham, Grouper, Shrimp, Scallops

Fats/Sweets/Oils: Peanut Butter, Olive Oil, Brownies, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Butter

Week 1 149.5

Week 2 147.4

The past week has been crazy with the holiday weekend.  My weight has been all over the place, mostly due to increased sodium, the wieght I posted is the average (although it has been as high as 151).  My main splurge food has been brownies, with chocolae chips and walnuts.  If I only have a small one it's not so bad, 130 calories, but I have a really hard time only having one.

I, Heather, do hereby promise not to eat brownies for 2 week(s) until July 20, 2009.

Wow, this is ging to be really hard.

dplatzer- no offence taken, I realize that those who live in more urban areas think that everyone has the same options.  I know beacuse I was once one of them/you.  It wasn't until I mover here that i realized that so many of the stereotypes about rural people are based on the fact that they have fewer options than most people, health options, dental options, clothing options etc.  there are aspects of where I live that I absolutely love - it is so beautiful, the biodiversity here is incredible.  However I would like to live in a place where the nearest movie theater isn't an hour away.

If I had health insurance I would obviously see a Dr., In addition I live in Western North Carolina where resources, including Dr's, personal trainers, gyms, and health services in general, are very spread out.  When my insurance starts in August, I will definately see a rheumatologist (I have lupus and RA).  I was just hoping someone with some experience would have a general idea of what would be dangerous.  I really don't want to wait until August to start working out.  I appreciate the advice.

What you are pulling from you distended abdomen is called skin -not fat.  Please seek medical attention immediately, your symptoms could be life threatening.

Please see this link for the differences between sweet potatoes and yams, they are not even related species. Although where I live in the American South the two terms are used interchangeably.

http://homecooking.about.com/od/howtocookvege tables/a/sweetpotatodiff.htm

Nut Butters also taste great on apple slices.

Seems like you are having trouble with the fact that most of your social life revolves around activites where alcohol is present.  Try suggesting an activity with friends where alcohol isn't allowed.  Public parks, beaches, museums etc.  You may be DD for awhile, but I sure you can find somthing that you and friends will enjoy where alcohol isn't a main attraction

Well, apparently we like a lot of the same things, but on the things we differ on;

PEAS:  I LOVE green peas, when I was a kid we used to buy them at a farm stand (5-7LBS) and we would eat them straight out of the pod, like candy.  I add peas to lots of things.

SWEET POTATOES: a staple here in the south which I generally don;t care for, but I do like them in a sort of spicy seafood stew I used to make with shrimp and scallops and tomatoes.

TOMATOES: I like them in rice with curry and onions. Plus raw when they're ripe with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP: Almost any way it can be cooked is fine with me.  I usually sautee them in olive oil with garlic, but I sometimes make a shrimp curry served with asparagus and rice.

CARROTS: I like them raw, but I love fresh cooked carrots with herb butter (lots of parsley)

I have never tried kale although it is frequently in the stores down here, Have you ever cooked any other type of "greens"?  I have not tried any because down here they are usually cooked with ham hocks, and I don't know what else to do with them.

Edit-Sorry, I sould have addressed to this to azaleasleeping-sorry

What about music therapy? It is a great way to help people and satisfy your love for music.

Probably high fat proteins, like bacon should be limited, also certain cuts of beef and pork should be limited due to fat content.  Liver and other organs (sweetbreads) can have high levels of various things that are not healthy.

I found that I got headaches when I first switched to healthier eating cold turkey, but like many others I found that simply not having certain things in the house helped enormously.  That doesn't mean that I didn't eat them, it just meant they weren't around most of the time.  If I wanted chips I bought one of the single serve bags at the convenience store, my craving was satisfied, but the portion was contained.  Now I don't even want most of that stuff.  I had Frtios a couple of days ago, a very small portion, and they gave me the most incredible stomach ache.  Don't fret if you slip, but it really is easiest to just keep it out of the house.