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

Chicken wing and crustless zucchini pie! (salad plate) That small plate sure can make one measly chicken wing look impressive!

Edited September 23, 20187 yr by Orchids&Dragons

Frittata with marinated black beans, avocado and greenleaf lettuce

Only ate 1/3 then put rest away for tomorrow

But so good

Restaurant food (rare)

Naked turkey burger with grilled onions Dijon mustard mayo lettuce bun & toppings on the side

Only ate about 60% of the burger, 10% side toppings

This is the before pic, I remembered too late

Edited September 23, 20187 yr by GreenTealael

Yum! y'alls food looks AhhhhhhhhMAYYYYzing!!!! Yummy!

Did you make the marinated black beans? If so do you mind sharing the recipe, if not do you mind sharing what brand are they? Thanx!! Looks delicious!!!

5 hours ago, J San said:

Did you make the marinated black Beans? If so do you mind sharing the recipe, if not do you mind sharing what brand are they? Thanx!! Looks delicious!!!

I used canned black beans (dried works but you'll have to soak them forever) any type will do that are unseasoned, I prefer organic, but can't remember the brand (maybe 365 from whole foods?)

Toss in your favorite spices, mine are onion,garlic ,tumeric ancho chili, black pepper, basil, cayenne, parsley, etc

Add a serving of oil continue to stir to coat all beans (I use either macadamias, hazelnut or Olive / whatever I have on hand)

Add boiling water until covered, stir slightly. Then let it marinate.

Fin.

Edited September 23, 20187 yr by GreenTealael

On 9/21/2018 at 3:20 PM, GreenTealael said:

Hipster's Paradise Parfait

Yogurt-Plain chobani (1cup 22g protein), cashews, edamame, raisins, frozen blueberries, chia seed, pure vanilla extract, cinnamon, Japanese ceremonial matcha powder, Wholearth stevia w/monkfruit (liberated from Starbucks of course)

90% of the ingredients are organic, free trade, non GMO, ethically havested, cruelty free and Kosher

first pic with the toppings shown, second pic passionately stirring unlike Camus

Half now, half later

Oooo, this reminds me. Thank you for the recommendations of cocoa nibs and hemp seed in your yogurt parfaits! I've started eating fancy yogurts of my own. Today was Light and Fit caramel apple yogurt with unsweetened coconut, hemp seeds, chia and a sprinkle of sliced almonds. Thanks for the tips!

I've never used ancho chili to cook with but will try it out. Not sure if I've even had it before. Thanx for the recipe!!

On 9/21/2018 at 5:57 PM, J San said:

My heart hurts. How dare you make fun of my glorious scrambled eggs. I worked for minutes on those and they tasted just as boring as every other scrambled egg meal I've made.

I was just jealous of their glory and had to resort to insults to conceal it....

Yeah that's what I figured after I had some time to think it over.

22 hours ago, J San said:

I've never used ancho chili to cook with but will try it out. Not sure if I've even had it before. Thanx for the recipe!!

*Ancho chili powder

sorry

22 hours ago, Naughty Glitter Goddess said:

Oooo, this reminds me. Thank you for the recommendations of cocoa nibs and hemp seed in your yogurt parfaits! I've started eating fancy yogurts of my own. Today was Light and Fit caramel apple yogurt with unsweetened coconut, hemp seeds, chia and a sprinkle of sliced almonds. Thanks for the tips!

Glad you enjoyed it!!!!

Salmon croquettes

*Disclaimer: these are fried, so no way to estimate the real cal count but each one has ~15g of protein

Fresh poached/pouch/canned salmon, 1 egg, 1/4 cup flaxmeal, 1/8 cup chia seeds, 1 cup chopped spinach, various seasoning, dash of soy sauce

Mix, form patty, pan fry in 1/4" oil until browned on both sides

11 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Salmon croquettes

*Disclaimer: these are fried, so no way to estimate the real cal count but each one has ~15g of protein

Fresh poached/pouch/canned salmon, 1 egg, 1/4 cup flaxmeal, 1/8 cup chia seeds, 1 cup chopped spinach, various seasoning, dash of soy sauce

Mix, form patty, pan fry in 1/4" oil until browned on both sides

Thanks for the recipe! I've got to try these, they look amazing!

26 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Thanks for the recipe! I've got to try these, they look amazing!

Highly agree! They look so beautiful and crunchtacular!!!!! Hold me!