Posts by lynettep

hmm. see i consider fruit as sort of a free food, and yes i know it has sugar, and that did immediately bother me when i read this post. I will usually eat maybe 4 or 5 servings fruit throughout the day. i do agree that that early in the morning so much fruit is not good. but, lileberly, you asked if that is too much fruit in a days time and i say no. i usually have fruit with all 3 or 4 of my meals, and maybe one or two fruits as snacks otherwise. so if you spread those out, then i think thats okay, because personally, when i crave something, im going to have something sweet either way, and i would rather have it be a fruit than chocolate or something.

at least, along with your sugar, you are getting some nutrients, but try to spread it out next time ;)

Original Post by lara_86:

 lynettep, Hellman's Extra Light Mayonnaise is about 30cal for 2 Tbsp :) It doesn't taste as great as Regular or Light though, but it does the trick!

thanks, i should try it some time. i know there are low cal alternatives to lots of the ripoffs, but the original is still a ripoff!!

So far today: (havent had dinner or evening snack yet)

 Breakfast:

1/2 english muffin with pb, 1 wedge laughing cow cheese, 2 mugs of tea

Snack:

white cheddar rice cake, 2 squares chocolate

Lunch:

1 can hearty vegetable soup, 1/2 english muffin with 1 wedge laughing cow cheese

Snack:

Apple, some more chocolate, mug of tea

Only thing I'm regretting is the chocolate!!

I am not buying any new clothes until I lose the weight either, unless its something i absolutely need, or unless i cant fit into my old clothes at all! When I get to my goal weight, my aunt is going to buy me a new wardrobe. For mini goals, I am just going to treat myself to little things i want -- im a poor student so i cant splurge too much!

Right now, I'm thinking I want some new syrups for my lattes. Im running low on what I have, and I only have one flavour right now.

Breakfast: 1/2 english muffin with pb, apple, tea

Snack: 1 sugar free cookie, 1/2 english muffin with turkey

Lunch: roasted carrots, potatoes, fennel with garlic

Snack: fat free chocolate frozen yogourt, tea

Dinner: 1 egg, couscous, squash, spinach, small serving mashed potatoes

Snack: 1 popsicle, tea

Here's a recipe that looks tres interesting, but I havent tried it yet. and they do the part applesauce and part butter thing! also 133 calories is not bad!

Homemade Granola Bars

• 1/4 cup margarine or butter

• 1/2 cup honey
  
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
  
• 1 medium egg
  
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
  
• 1 teaspoon EACH cinnamon & baking soda
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 3 cups dry oatmeal
  
• 3 cups Crispy Rice Cereal, or other unsweetened cereals as desired, corn flakes, toasted oats, bite sized shredded wheat, corn checks etc.
  
• 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit

   

First melt the margarine or butter.  In a large bowl combine tit with the honey, applesauce, brown sugar, cinnamon and egg.  Mix very well.  Add the flour, baking soda, salt and oatmeal.  The mixture will be very thick but still moist.  Now stir in the unsweetened cereal and raisins.  Mix well.  Press the mixture into a well oiled 9 by 13-inch pan.  Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.  Cool before cutting into 24 bars.

Nice for breakfast or a snack.  Nummy!

Makes 24 bars.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 133 Calories; 3g Fat (18.8% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 160mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Sunny Apricot Bars:  Replace the raisins with finely chopped dried apricots.  Add 1/2-cup sunflower seeds.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 147 Calories; 5g Fat (26.3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 160mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Chocolate Chip & Peanut Bars:  Omit the raisins.  Add 1/2-cup each semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted peanuts.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 158 Calories; 5g Fat (29.4% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 160mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

White Chocolate & Cranberry Bars: Omit the raisins.  Add 1/2 cup each white confectionary chips and dried cranberries (Craisins).

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 158 Calories; 4g Fat (23.4% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 166mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.

Rocky Road Bars: Omit the raisins.  Add 1/2-cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/3-cup chopped walnuts and 1-cup miniature marshmallows.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 155 Calories; 5g Fat (27.1% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 161mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.

for sweet cravings, i eat half a popsicle (30 calories)

or a mini fudgsicle (45 calories)

or some frozen yogourt

or an apple

or some grapes

or the weight watchers choc cakes

or i make myself a lowfat latte with my trusty espresso machine

or regular yogourt

or half an english muffin with a topping (can anyone say peanut butter?)

Salt cravings are the difficult things. I usually end up satisfying them with a pb english muffin in the end. actually i did buy some thin sliced cold cuts this week, and theyre working out pretty well for me. theyre only 9-10 calories per slice, depending on the type, so i have them on their own or on a carb of some sort. i am getting hummus and wraps this week so i plan on trying that out. 

I dont know, but i know nuts satisfy my cravings too. i just love them toooo much and i end up eating too many, so i try not to buy them too often!

 nuts do have good omega-3's which could have played a role though...

some things i take with me to class are:

grapes (like you said)

walnuts (or almonds or another healthy nut)

mini pickles for a quick snack fix

i personally like the weight watchers choc cake, high in fiber and kills those cravings in a flash

there are so many other things i know you could take but i cant think of them at the moment.

i like making little slices of tuna pie or something like that to take with me.

ps this post actually made me go and make a sandwich! i havent had one in forever and i just had to after reading it!

good luck!

Im nota teacher, but a university student, and i often have several hours of class in a row. One thing I really would suggest is nuts, if you can eat them at your school. they are healthy but pretty high cal! And they are really tasty. I think the juice thing is a good idea, or have a skinny latte from starbucks or something, because then youre getting all your vitamins and such from the milk in the latte - plus its delicious. not a coffee fan? try one of the tea drinks made with milk that a lot of coffee places have these days. that is,  if there is a coffee place near you and you are willing to shell out a few bucks.

Also, peanut butter is good, you can definitely get a few calories in there (about 100 in a tablespoon) -- again, if you can eat that at your school. try yogourt, thats really fast and healthy.

what else can i tell you? there are many calorie dense foods such as potatoes or pasta, but i dont know if you would have time to eat even a small serving of one of those.

only other thing i can think of, which has been mentioned, are granola bars -- something like luna bars but i personally cannot afford them.

good luck, i really hope you put some of this topics suggestions to use, because i dont think eating the way you are is healthy!

PS, try munching on something while you wait for your photocopies;)

i know some of these have been said, but:

 good: intelligence -- but NOT making it obvious that he thinks hes smarter than you! (even if he really is)

gentlemanliness. im not even kidding, i actually judge guys soo much depending on whether they hold the door open for me etc

 sensitivity: i mean, not necessarily a guy who writes me sonnets (though that would be divine) but he shouldnt be making me feel inferior because i have feelings -- if he tries to make me feel stupid for finding something touching or whatever, then he is soooo out the door! i dont want a macho macho man who acts like sensitivity is a weakness.

paying for me!

bad:

potty mouth, but thats just me. honestly, if a guy cant utter a sentence without swearing it is just such a turn off

living with his parents if he really SHOULD be out on his own --- im not talking about college guys or whatever, i mean this guy has a job and all and hes not even trying to get himself in a position to move out

puts his friends above our relationship -- we need some time alone, and i will not accept him cancelling our dates to hang out with his friends -- yes i want him to hang out with them, but if we already have plans, then he shouldnt be cancelling them for his friends (unless its a very special situation like his best friends birthday or something)

Obsession with sports: i say, sure have a healthy interest in sports, but that is NOT what i want to talk about all night, and if were in a restaurant or something where the game is on on a tv, he better be giving his attention to me and not the game -- otherwise why did he take me out in the first place?!

one more to add in toronto:

Mount everest indian food: i have only one thing to say: you have to eat this place's malai kofta with naan before you die... it is sooooo amazing!