Like weight loss before and after photos but of your new diet !

I'm especially interested in before and after meal photos (take a pic at the point you feel restriction) but it can be of recipe substitutions, your refrigerator/pantry/shopping cart/etc

VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

7 hours ago, MusicalKate13 said:

Have you tried davids tea? Soooo many flavors and lots without caffeine! Currently drinking apple spice non caffeinated. I LOVE them.

Only once in-store. I wasn't bad!

Coffee alternative and Premier protein, back to basics...

I shake the bottle hard to create a latte like foam

19 hours ago, sillykitty said:

Grilled lamb neck with bernaise

Yum! We're having lamb chops tonight! I wish they were being served in Iceland!

18 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I NEED y'all to know ...

It took 3 Decaf Lipton to equal the strength of 1 caffeinated Lipton ???

But I'm doing it for the culture...

I usually let it steep a LOT longer.

14 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Has anyone ever tried Makhana (fox nuts, lotus seeds)?

Amazing texture and flavor

I had to Google them. Very interesting, might have to give them a try.

1 hour ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

I had to Google them. Very interesting, might have to give them a try.

They are very good

First meal of the day:

Shirataki noodle stir fry with grilled chicken and leftover mushroom mapo tofu. (Thanks @FluffyChix for the dry-fry-noodle tip!...so much better when the noodles aren't sopping wet)

Looks like I was a little optimistic about the portion size, I ate maybe 1/4 of it. Will take another stab at this in a couple hours. If I finish it, it will be 246 cals, 22g protein, 12.4g net carbs, 12g fat.

EDIT: after writing this post, I realize I need to get more fat in, so I ate a tablespoon of peanut butter and will add some avocado chunks to the stir-fry when I attempt to eat it again later.

Edited July 3, 20197 yr by ms.sss

YUM!!!! Love it!!

So I got this tub of yogurt at my local Indian market. It was the same price as a Chobani. I haven't tried it yet but its huge! (Brita pitcher for context)

35 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

So I got this tub of yogurt at my local Indian market. It was the same price as a Chobani. I haven't tried it yet but its huge! (Brita pitcher for context)

Only you could ever need that much yogurt!

Dinner tonight was awesome! I only wish I could have eaten one more bite. Moroccan grilled chicken thighs (boneless, skinless), tabbouleh (made with farro rather than couscous or bulgar wheat). So very yummy.

I've attached my before and after shots, as well as my 8yo's plate for comparison. She went back for seconds on the salad.

4 hours ago, MrsGamgee said:

dinner tonight was awesome! I only wish I could have eaten one more bite. Moroccan grilled chicken thighs (boneless, skinless), tabbouleh (made with farro rather than couscous or bulgar wheat). So very yummy.

? This looks delish.

Tabbouleh: Another one to add to my to-make list! Will likely sub in cabbage or cauliflower rice in place of the farro/couscous/bulgur...

Dinner tonight was awesome! I only wish I could have eaten one more bite. Moroccan grilled chicken thighs (boneless, skinless), tabbouleh (made with farro rather than couscous or bulgar wheat). So very yummy.

I've attached my before and after shots, as well as my 8yo's plate for comparison. She went back for seconds on the salad.

Recipes?!

Dinner tonight: "Hot Honey pizza". Andouille sausage, bacon, grilled chicken, caramelized onion, spinach, bleu cheese, walnuts and mushrooms with mozzarella and a light spicy honey glaze. Gluten-free crust- only ate one slice

I also had several mini teriyaki meatballs.

10 hours ago, MusicalKate13 said:

Recipes?!

Gladly! Both are mashups of a two or three different recipes. Obviously, tweak as suits your tastes. The chicken has lots of spices, but isn't spicy.

Moroccan Grilled Chicken

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves grated or finely chopped
• 2 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional (I used a few dashes tabasco because I was out of cayenne)
• zest and juice of half a lemon
• 1 (20-ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken thighs (I did 8 chicken thighs)

In a glass/plastic bowl with a lid, or in a Ziploc bag, combine all the ingredients except the chicken and whisk until well combined. Add chicken to marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate in the fridge for 2-8 hours (I did 6 hours and it was great). Allow meat to come back to room temp, remove from marinade and pat dry. Grill on medium high for 3-4 minutes a side, until well browned and cooked through. For an added bonus, grill the other half of the lemon, cut side down, and then squeeze the juice over the meat before serving.

Tabbouleh

• 2 bunches flat leaf/Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 bunch mint leaves (remove stems), coarsely chopped
• 4 green onions, sliced thin
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or finally chopped
• 1 cup farro
• 1 english cucumber, diced
• 2 medium/1 large tomato, diced
• salt and pepper to taste

Cook farro in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions (takes about 45 minutes for the kind I use, but some take as little as 20 minutes). Drain and set aside. In a large bowl combine parsley, mint, green onions, red onion, cucumber, and tomato. In a small jar combine olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake to combine. When farro has cooled slightly, add to herb and veg mix. Toss with dressing. Can be served warm, room temp, or cold.

Both recipes made a ton of food, and managed to satisfy my hubs and summer-hungry wee-lings. I hope you like them.