NJChick

Hi and Welcome !! I just wanted to say good luck with your research and decision. I had my surgery here in NJ so I'm sorry I can't help you with Dr. Kuri. But welcome !!! Hugs

Thank you Justbeingme, I'm really glad you like them *giggle* Celeste hold on to your britches... check out this website. If you all like to cook with your crockpot and want low fat/calorie dishes you gotta check out this website. They even count WW points (which is 50 calories per point), so if something says 3 points / serving its 150 calories. http://saksfamily.no-ip.com/crockpot.html

Of course these can be altered to be lower in fat and calories, but they are awesome and when I was following Atkins these were my fav. Im also gonna start posting my low fat recipies here so I can find them. Low Carb cheese Cake 12 Servings @ 263 Calories a Slice and 3.58 Carbs Per Slice 3 Pkg Cream Cheese (8 oz each) 3 eggs 10 Pks Splenda 1 ½ Tsp vanilla 1 TBLS Lemon juice 1 Cup of Sour Cream Heat oven 350 degrees Line bottom of spring pan w/2 sheets of wax paper…spray w/pam Spray sides of pan w/pam Cover outside bottom of pan w/foil, make it tight Add batter Place pan w/batter in a deep roasting pan Add 1” of Water to roasting pan….. Cook 1 hour Shut oven off Let cake stand in oven for 1 additional hour Take out of water bath and cool on rack…refrigerate and eat the next day. With whipped cream made from any flavor of Divinci Syrup is devine __________________________________________________ _____________ Mock Fried Rice 3 1/2 cups of grated raw cauliflower 3 green onions 1 clove of garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ginger 3 tbsp soy sauce 3 beaten eggs Olive oil Cooked chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, whatever. In a wok or large flat skillet, heat enough oil to cover the bottom. Fry minced garlic (or garlic powder) with finely diced white part of onions for approx. 1 minute. Add grated cauliflower and fry 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add soy, ginger, diced green onion tops, and pre-cooked cubed meat or baby shrimp. Stir to mix well and brown a bit. Push mixture to one side of pan. Add more oil if necessary and scramble eggs in empty side of pan until done but still moist. Stir eggs into "rice" mix and remove from heat. 3-4 servings 5 net carbs each __________________________________________________ _____________ Egg Muffins Spray w/Pam a 12 hole muffin pan, put crumbled cooked sausage or cut up ham or bacon or whatever you like in the cups. Some broccoli or spinach or asparagus would be good too. Add grated cheese, cheddar or montery jack or swiss. Don't over fill it w/the meat & cheese, like about 1/2 way or 3/4 at most. Beat 8 eggs with lt cream or half and half, just a splash and spoon egg mixture into the cups. Bake 350 degrees, maybe 15 minutes or so, you'll see them start to brown. The possibilities are endless, you can add any kind of cheese, meat or veggies, they are wonderful to freeze. In the mornings I like to grab one or two out of the freezer and by the time I get to work they are defrosted and ready to heat. LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE!! __________________________________________________ _____________ Sausage & Cabbage 1 head of green cabbage, shredded (or a bag of precut coleslaw mix) 1/4 Cup onion chopped 1 Pkg of turkey sausage (removed from casings)I like Shaddy Brook hot or sweet. 1 egg (optional) garlic 2 cloves Olive oil cook sausage, save drippings. add a little olive oil and saute fresh crushed garlic (2 cloves or jar) into the drippings add onions saute more and then cabbage, saute until cooked down but not mush, you can add an egg at the end if you want, kinda like fried rice style. YUM __________________________________________________ _____________ Portabello Burgers This is easy. Portabello Mushroom Caps Ground Beef (chicken, turkey or veggie burgers work good too) Cheese Cook your burger any way you like it. Then grill some large portabello mushrooms caps w/a little olive oil brushed on them. When done use the caps like you would bread, you can even put your favorite toppings on it, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, katchup (a touch), mustard, onions, etc...... OR !!! make some Low Carb Chili and put that on top for a chili burger. __________________________________________________ _____________ DEEP DISH pizza QUICHE 4 oz softened cream cheese 4 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated) 1 tbs chives 1/2 tsp Italian or pizza seasoning 2 cups shredded cheese (I use mozzarella /cheddar mix) 1/2 tsp wet garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup lowest carb tomato or pizza sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese Toppings to taste (I use pepperoni, sausage, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, whatever!) Beat together cream cheese and eggs till smooth. Add cream, parmesean cheese and spices Spray 13x9 glass baking dish with oil Put 2 cups of shredded cheese in dish and pour egg mixt. over Bake at 375 for 30 minutes Spread with sauce and then add your toppings Cover with mozzarella cheese Bake till browning and bubbly Let stand for 5 minutes or so. __________________________________________________ ______________ Chicken Cordon Blue Chicken Burgers Makes 4 large burgers 2 lbs ground chicken 2 heafty teaspoons sweet paprika 2 heafty teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 tsp salt 2 chopped up scallions 1 - 2 Tbs oil (what ever you prefer) ********************************** Ham Swiss Cheese Garlic soft spreadable cheese ********************************** Mix first 6 ingred together well, make 4 burgers, they are sticky so when you flatten them out coat the outside with more oil so they are managable. Grill them, and just before they are done, spread some soft garlic cheese on top, place a slice of ham on top and then a slice of swiss cheese (melt it). These can be tweaked to add any spice/seasoning you like. We ate this with a bunch of sauted mushrooms....very very good !!!!! __________________________________________________ _______________ Cole slaw 2 bags dole precut cabbage/cole slaw mix (20 oz each bag I think) 1 Cup Helmans Mayo 2 Teaspoons Celery Salt 4 Tablespoons Vinegar 6 Tablespoons Lt Cream 6 Tablespoons Water 14 Packets Splenda Mix all ingred together except cabbage, pour over cabbage and toss well, refrig over night and enjoy next day. When the flavors mingle mmmmm mmmm !! And nobody know's its low carb __________________________________________________ ____________ Mock Mashed Potatoes 1 head cauliflower 1/2 stick butter 1 cup sour cream Salt to taste Cut up and cook cauliflower til very soft, drain well. Melt butter on cooked cauliflower. Puree or Mash it (I mash, I kinda like it lumpy) cauliflower with butter, and sour cream, salt, in blender or food processor. (be careful not to puree too long) You can also add cheddar cheese and bake it for about 25 minutes until cheese melts (350 degrees). __________________________________________________ _______________ Cold Broccoli salad 1/4 - 1/2 Pound Cooked Pork Bacon, crumbled (depends on your taste) 1 head fresh raw broccoli, cut into bite size pieces (I used only the flower part) 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 3 tablespoons white Vinegar 6 - 8 Pks Splenda (depends how sweet you like it) 1 cup mayonnaise 3 Tablespoons Light Cream 3 Tablespoons Water 2 Tablespoons Bacon Fat 1 Teaspoon Salt Mix all ingred together and then pour over broccoli, refrig over night and enjoy next day. This broccoli salad is one of my all time favorites __________________________________________________ ___________ Tips on Buying Ground Chicken READ READ READ !!! Make sure the package says Ground BREAST of Chicken, this way you are getting the white, lean meat and not the icky fatty funky stuff they throw in the regular ground chicken (like they do to ground beef). I buy Perdue and love it !! Here's the nutritional information on Ground BREAST of Chicken vs. regular Ground Chicken from Perdue - the differences are staggering !!!!!! Protein and low fat...what more can you ask for and left overs are wonderful.

Thank you Justbeingme, I'm really glad you like them *giggle* Celeste hold on to your britches... check out this website. If you all like to cook with your crockpot and want low fat/calorie dishes you gotta check out this website. They even count WW points (which is 50 calories per point), so if something says 3 points / serving its 150 calories. http://saksfamily.no-ip.com/crockpot.html

12/30 B- coffee, Toasted Almond Coffeemate, 2 oz ckn, 1/4 c peas, tsp ranch dressing (my Breakfast is at 11 am, not hungry earlier than that) L- Popcorn chicken 8 pieces, butter nut squash, M&M's D-1 oz pork, peas, butternut squash, potato salad LOTS M&MS S- SF pudding w/cool whip LOTS... sigh Water- Oh yeah working on it just fine My Water was good for the day, no complaints. Exercise- Cleaning and will get my arse outside to work, this will be a no sitting day except small breaks here

Good Morning, Okay why are the skys so gray AGAIN !!!???? this is getting old. Everyone is still sleeping, its just me and my pooch Susis oh and my toasted almond coffee :) :D LOVE IT !!! Beanie I'm so proud of you for passing the test. Your such a smartie pants !!! Congratulations See good things do happen to nice people. Nothing is planned for today, but thats my opinion, when DH gets up he'll have us racing some where lol. Hopefully the Christmas Tree Shop... that store is fun. My tree is so pretty, I hate to put it away. I like it more at the end of the season then the beginning.... weird huh. Well it ain't going in the attic until next week...so there ! Whats everyone doing today?

Vines, I've noticed that alot of negative attitude comes moreso from women than men. I've gotten dirty looks from women countless times. One time I was sitting in the beauty parlor getting my hair done and the one hairdresser who is pencil thin was calling some one they all knew a fat slob, a fat this and a fat that and that this person should keep their mouth shut and not eat, boy did they rip this person a new orfus. Meanwhile, me almost 300 lbs is sitting there with a red face not knowing where to look. It seems that every time I go there she mentions weight. I just wish I had the nerve to tell her or her boss that she is being rude, but I don't

I take viactin also, just take small bites and it will go down easy. Caltrate has a chewable tablet as well. Both are good.

Dee, my you eat so little.. good for you The flu....yikes, feel better. Do you like iced tea? I drink unsweetened iced tea that I make from fresh brewed tea bags. It helps me on days I can't get the Water down. Drinking w/a straw helps, it seems to go down easier and if the water is warm ick, its gotta be cold. Ohh... how about water w/a squeeze of lemon in it?

Hi Sherry and Welcome !!! Your not boring (shoot, you sound just like me) okay we're both boring LOLOL !! I get up at 4:30 to get ready for work and I'm home at 6 pm (some times 5 pm on a good day). Where do you live? Bet you'll pass bergen cty NJ to get to your new years celebration. (pssssssssst... Betty's Cookies are evil, just evil I tell you lol) Oh Patty Brulee, I don't think I've ever had it. Sounds dreamy. Bet its made with all the good stuff slurp! Your mom sounds like mine, she doesn't sit for a minute and when she does POOF! she's up again. The older generation really can run rings around us, I give them credit. Beanie your new years party with your co-workers sounds like fun. Shoot we never do anything like that at work. But then WTF do I know, I'm never there at new years LOL they could be partying it up for all I know. Do you play games? spin the champain bottle? snort ~ Betty that is down right dirty of them to trick you into thinking they had a job for you. Want me flatten their tires for you? Beanies comming to NJ next month, it'll give us something to do HAAAAAAAA!!! Seriously, I hope something comes along soon for you, something you love!!! I ate like a pig again today. I wish my band would smack me in the face when I've had enuf ya know but it doesn't, its very kind and lets everything just slip on by. I'd show its who's boss but it won't let me. Okay kiddies....toodles and all that good stuff. Until tomorrow. Hugs !!

Hi Pam and Welcome !! Congrats on getting your appt with the doc. Where do you live ?

Welcome !! Did you have the surgery yet or are you at the research phase?

Good Luck !!!!

125 lbs Fantastic !!!!!! Good Job !!!!!1 I would suggest going to your doctor and telling him/her that you can't eat much, maybe you are to tight.

Welcome Dawn and congratulations on 68 lbs WOWEE !!!! good job

Howdy backatcha !!

12/29 B - coffee, creamer, 1 cup of butternut squash soup S- 1/2 cup bran Cereal, 2" banana L- Bean soup (1 cup) grilled ckn, lettuce, dressing D- 1/2 cup tortellini, pat of butter, grated cheese, 1/2 parker roll S- Three 1" butter Cookies (sigh) Water- 60 oz so far Exercise- None, just cleaning and cooking I ate like a pig today... Thank God its almost 7, my cut off time.

I hope everone will post their favorite foods here too. Doesn't have to be recipes it could be good finds in the grocery store or what not. Some tricks and tips would be great !!!

Hi Jessie, I'm glad to see your back among us, we really missed you. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you find your dream job in 2006. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too. Hugs !!!

Congratulations on your weight loss. 60% is wonderful if I do say so myself lol I'm glad your getting an unfill and if you feel you need the test then by golly get it. Go with your gut because doctors go with the "average" ya know. Feel better soon.......... HUGS !!!

Feel better soon Lady !!!

Woweee thats teriffic !! Congratulations

If you love pumpkin, you'll love this.... at least I do. This recipe was give to me by one of my best friends who has lost 85+ lbs by following a Mediterranean diet. She is not banded. She is truly amazing and has learned to cook so healthy and wonderful. Thanks LINNY !!!!! You can adjust this recipe any way you like and it still turns out wonderful. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped red bell peppers 1 clove garlic 1 pound ground chicken breast or turkey 2 (14.5 ounce) cans canned peeled and diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can LIBBY'S® Pumpkin Pie 1 (15 ounce) can canned tomato sauce 1 (15.25 ounce) can canned kidney Beans, drained 1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles 1/2 cup whole kernel corn 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper HEAT vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add chicken or turkey; cook until browned. Drain. ADD tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, tomato sauce, beans, chiles, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. MY SUGGESTION, EAT THE NEXT DAY......... YUMMY !!!! You can put in what ever you want, any veggies, beans etc. I also put in to bulk it up, zucchini, squash, green beans, peas, carrots (canned).

Good Morning Pat, throw those nasty cookies in the garbage. Don'tcha hate it when you eat something and you don't even like it. I should take lessons from my DD and spit it out immediately lol. Oh lady don't get a fill if your going to PB all the time. Are you drinking enuf water? I know when I don't drink water all day, I tend to get hungier and I don't even realize why I'm hungry. Try filling up on some low cal soups and have some veggies handy. Are you eating your protein? I know once I start picking on goodies I'm starving all the time so hopefully with the new year and no crap in the house we'll all do better. Today I am staying home, its raining out and I just don't wanna go out (unless DH wants to go shopping LOLOL !!!!). I went to BJ's Wholesale yesterday and got my goodies for New Years Eve. Got some scallops wrapped in bacon, tortellini, butternut squash ravioli, popcorn chicken, little weenies, orange chicken and some chips, cheese, dip. I know I know !!! Its a tradition where my neighbors come over and I make a little of everything. They love it and shooot, so do I. So I'm trying to be good b/4 then. Whatcha all doing today? How is everyone?

YEAH Sara !! Congratulations and Welcome to BandLand Just go slow and heal.......... HUGS !!!!