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

Honey hot pepper salmon (I think it’s about 4 oz) and wilted kale salad

Edited September 15, 20223 yr by GreenTealael

Y’all, today was a good day! I made a red lentil stew (I’ll post a picture of that when I pack) for my lunches, made the stuffed peppers for tomorrow’s dinner, and made shrimp fajitas for dinner. ….And then I baked…

I haven’t baked much since my dad died as it was one of the things that connected me to him. We always talked about new recipes, ones he missed that I’d make him, and just the overall joy of how food brought us closer as people. Then, today, it dawned on me that I’m not doing his memory justice if I stopped doing what I loved which is feeding people. So I did want any (in)sane person would do and made 15 and 1/2 dozen cookies, chocolate filled crescent rolls, and a double batch of chocolate peanut butter fudge. I’ll have excited coworkers for sure.

5 hours ago, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

Y’all, today was a good day! I made a red lentil stew (I’ll post a picture of that when I pack) for my lunches, made the stuffed peppers for tomorrow’s dinner, and made shrimp fajitas for dinner. ….And then I baked…

I haven’t baked much since my dad died as it was one of the things that connected me to him. We always talked about new recipes, ones he missed that I’d make him, and just the overall joy of how food brought us closer as people. Then, today, it dawned on me that I’m not doing his memory justice if I stopped doing what I loved which is feeding people. So I did want any (in)sane person would do and made 15 and 1/2 dozen Cookies, chocolate filled crescent rolls, and a double batch of chocolate Peanut Butter fudge. I’ll have excited coworkers for sure.

Congrats on the productivity, I’m so happy to see you post about baking again. Sending you a thousand hugs (and my address ?)

@Starwarsandcupcakes Your food always looks so interesting. You eat such a variety of foods, I am envious of that! I always eat the same crap over and over.

On 9/15/2022 at 8:16 AM, kcuster83 said:

@Starwarsandcupcakes Your food always looks so interesting. You eat such a variety of foods, I am envious of that! I always eat the same crap over and over.

I can’t stand eating the same thing all the time. I just get too bored.

The lentil stew I made for my work lunches this week.
1tbsp oil. 1 onion, 4-6 stalks celery, 2 large carrots 2 yellow bell peppers- all diced. garlic minced (measure with your heart). Cumin, ground coriander, curry powder, ground turmeric, pepper, bay leaf, 2 cups red lentils, 4-6 cups broth. Salt to taste.
Add oil to large pot over medium high heat. Add diced veggies and sauté 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes. Add spices and cook another 2 minutes. Add lentils and stir to coat with spices. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook about 15-20 minutes.

Edited September 16, 20223 yr by Starwarsandcupcakes

Coffee with Alpro protein milk, Koawach white chocolate powder (it's not really bad but won't buy again) and chai spice on top.

Soup for breakfast. Yes, I'm a weirdo.

17 minutes ago, summerset said:

Soup for Breakfast. Yes, I'm a weirdo.

I approve of soup for breakfast!

Sunday food.

ETA: Mühlenmett rocks!

Edited September 18, 20223 yr by summerset

Crispy rice with Alpro skyr mixed with some raw vegetables.

Salad with LikeMeat chicken filet. Mushrooms and onions with ketjap manis.

On 9/13/2022 at 3:57 AM, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

This week sales were items I usually buy a lot of

Have I spotted another food hoarder? ?

3 hours ago, summerset said:

Have I spotted another food hoarder? ?

? when it comes to foodstuffs I call it a stockpile. ? And with kids it doesn’t always last as long as I’d like!

Ugly plate but pretty good. I made a bunch of vegetarian southern food. Vegetarian collard greens and tomatoes, low sugar Cornbread, barbecue beans, a vegan chicken nugget and a boiled egg. Hits the spot and is filling.