Lisa Collom

Individual chicken Parmesan meatloaves with sautéed garlicky asparagus. One meatloaf is 141 calories and so filling.

I guess blocking ppl only works on the web version and not the app. *sigh* Last night I had yogurt with blueberries' date=' strawberries and granola.

Anybody have any ideas on what to do with frozen salmon filets?

HW:358 DOS:338 CW:285 SD:1/28/13[/quote']

Broiled with a lemon caper sauce. Then use the leftovers for salmon cakes with garlic aioli.

Last night was turkey chili with lots of different kinds of Beans and roasted red and poblano peppers, topped with lowfat cheese and plain nonfat Greek yogurt. Tonight its chicken pesto cauliflower crust pizza...hubby's request.

Please don't cut ties with your family. Family is forever.

Taking a break from them might help and hopefully appreciate your roll in the family.

Family can be the most toxic people in your life. I used to get that speech all the time when I first cut off my grandmother and then my father. My response has always been that my family is supposed to love me, support me, and treat me better than a stranger on the street. If they can't do that, then they are related by blood, but they aren't my family. I cut my dads mother off 7 years ago and my dad 3 years ago. Not only was it the best decision I ever made for my own emotional health, but I'm also protecting my children from their toxicity. Not everyone's family is worth the effort.

Lisa I did the lemon pepper seasonings with veggie

Tartar sauce. Who would've thought. I also sauteed brussel sprouts with garlic and crushed red pepper.

What did you think?

Lol. So true!

You guys crack me up. Sorry, I was crazy busy at work today and just saw this. If you're grilling the tilapia, try doing a creole seasoning and a lemon garlic remoulade. Or you could do a lemon pepper seasoning and make a veggie tartar sauce. Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper, grated carrot, chopped cucumber, red pepper and a little bit of pickle.

I did tilapia tonight too. Seasoned with salt and pepper. Topped with a tablespoon of garlic aioli and a teaspoon of Parmesan, baked at 350 for about 12 minutes. Yum.

Baked tilapia topped with homemade garlic aioli and Parmesan, sautéed asparagus with garlic and lemon.

Ground chicken and black bean tacos with homemade taco sauce, wrapped in Boston lettuce. I too mine with a little lowfat Mexican cheese, Tomato, avocado and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Tonight it's garlic Parmesan chicken. This same recipe is fantastic on tilapia. I layer a seasoned chicken breast on sliced onions. Top with a scant TB of my garlic aioli and sprinkle a tsp of lowfat Parmesan on top. Roast at 400 until chicken is done.

Garlic aioli

3/4 good quality lowfat mayo

3 cloves fresh garlic, grated

1 Tb fresh lemon juice

Lots of fresh pepper and a pinch of Kosher salt.

Mix together and let sit at least a half hour. Great on everything lol.

Also having green Beans sautéed with garlic and almonds. We love garlic.

Lisa needs to write a Bariatric Cook Book of Meals they all sound so good

My husband keeps telling me the same thing. I just really, really love to cook. And if I can only eat a few bites of something it had better taste delicious!

Lisa where do you live cause I'm moving in.

Lol. Michigan. I hope you like cold weather and construction

Salmon burgers, garlic aioli, sautéed garlicky asparagus and roasted butternut squash.

Steak, scallops, sautéed garlicky asparagus and roasted mushrooms. My family is so lucky to have me! Lol

A turkey sandwich made on Boston lettuce instead of bread.< /p>

I don't use bread crumbs in the patties...I toast almonds and then grind them and use those along with a little grated Parmesan.

I made up a cup of dried white Beans earlier. Going to sauté garlic and onion' date=' add basil, oregano and thyme, 2 ripe tomatoes, the beans and a couple big handfuls of baby spinach and then add in a bit of parm and pepper.[/quote']

Here's what it looks like.

Ooh yummy' date=' I know how to do the patties but how do u prepare the rest? I've gotta stop copying off ur meals lol.[/quote']

I don't use bread crumbs in the patties...I toast almonds and then grind them and use those along with a little grated Parmesan.

I made up a cup of dried white Beans earlier. Going to sauté garlic and onion, add basil, oregano and thyme, 2 ripe tomatoes, the beans and a couple big handfuls of baby spinach and then add in a bit of parm and pepper.

Tonight it's salmon patties and a white bean, Tomato and spinach sauté.

DOS: 11/26/12

SW: 334

CW: 260.4

Not great but lost the 4 lbs of PMS weight plus another 1.1 so ill take it.

I was a doubter' date=' didn't think I'd use it but use it on a daily basis. I have pre measured bags of nuts or granola I grab to take to work but I do use it with meals some too.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8[/quote']

I measure almost all my meats on it to make sure I'm getting the right serving size. It helps me learn to visualize what 4 oz of chicken really looks like.

Tonight it's spinach and artichoke chicken and steamed broccoli.

Lisa what are you having I love ur ideas?

Lol thanks! I made an asparagus and smoked salmon frittata tonight. Quick and easy.

Cheesy. Cauliflower casserole recipe please!

1 head of cauliflower chopped into small pieces

1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 can 99% fat free cream of chicken Soup

1 onion diced

1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar

Salt and pepper

Microwave diced cauliflower for 4 minutes. Use paper towel to blot up any liquid. Add everything else except enough of the cheese to cover the top. Mix together well. Add remaining cheese. Bake at 375 for 30 min.

You won't miss cheesy potatoes. It's so good.

Tonight it's individual chicken parm meatloaves with cheesy cauliflower casserole.

Thanks for the reply. Went to dr he said to add salt and put me on Iron and said to add caffeine and that hasn't worked. He said next step is cardiologist. Have u gotten better on the medicine

Slowly. I still get lightheaded easily but I take it slowly.

Since surgery 4 weeks ago I've had very low heart rate and blood pressure. Lots of dizzy spells. Anyone else experience this?

Not only did I experience this, I passed out twice in one day. The second time I nearly drowned. The first time I broke my foot, sprained my back and sprained both knees. I'm still on crutches. I'm drinking more Water, using more salt and taking midodrine to keep my blood pressure steady. Please don't wait to get hurt like I did. Talk to your doc ASAP about coming up with a treatment plan. I had warning signs for weeks (and I've had very low blood pressure my entire life) and I got hurt badly because I ignored them.