weight loss challenge with a prize.....July sign
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Originally Posted by CAROLJ
Missy are you going to have counseling as a follow up to the surgery? God be with you tomorrow. Carol
*deep sigh*
I am so worn out. Tomorrow will be another long one. I will definitely tell yall about it when I get home tomorrow.
Missy
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Originally Posted by Jill R
Well, I have been away from my computer, but had a chance today and since I weighed today I feel better I have lost 4 lbs of the wieght I had gain. I just have to keep it on the down side now. Trupeach1 that was great to see your weight loss. Keep up the good work ladies.......
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Originally Posted by MissyGirl
Originally Posted by CAROLJ
Missy are you going to have counseling as a follow up to the surgery? God be with you tomorrow. Carol
*deep sigh*
I am so worn out. Tomorrow will be another long one. I will definitely tell yall about it when I get home tomorrow.
Missy
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Originally Posted by BonniFeltz
Hang in there Missy. We're all pulling for you.
Hugs.
Hugs.
You rock!
Missy
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It's a new day and a new point count! Let's post recipes...This one is:
Cucumbers and bow-Tie Pasta in Sour Cream-Chive Dressing
Makes 6 servings
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped chives
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked bow-tie pasta
3 cups sliced English cucumbers, quartered
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1. To prepare dressing: in medium bowl, combine sour cream, chives, vinegar, sugar and pepper - stir to mix well.
2. In large serving bowl, combine pasta and cucumbers. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; gently toss to coat. Top with radish slices (Bonni would leave those off--ewww--grins).
Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled.
Per serving:
130 Calories
6 g protein
1 g fat
24 g carb
23 mg sodium
0 mg cholesterol
2 g dietary fiber
Cucumbers and bow-Tie Pasta in Sour Cream-Chive Dressing
Makes 6 servings
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped chives
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked bow-tie pasta
3 cups sliced English cucumbers, quartered
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1. To prepare dressing: in medium bowl, combine sour cream, chives, vinegar, sugar and pepper - stir to mix well.
2. In large serving bowl, combine pasta and cucumbers. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; gently toss to coat. Top with radish slices (Bonni would leave those off--ewww--grins).
Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled.
Per serving:
130 Calories
6 g protein
1 g fat
24 g carb
23 mg sodium
0 mg cholesterol
2 g dietary fiber
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Sweet Potato Chips anyone?
Sweet Potato Chips
Makes 4 servings
1 pound sweet potatoes, pared and sliced 1/8" thick
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1. In medium bowl, pour ice water over potatoes to cover; stir in sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
2. Let stand 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 non stick baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
4. Drain potatoes, blot dry and place on prepared baking sheets in a single layer.
5. Bake 35-40 minutes, turning the potato slices over frequently so that they color and crisp evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Per serving: 94 calories
1 g protein
1 g fat
20 g carb
422 mg sodium
9 mg cholesterol
2 g dietary fiber
Sweet Potato Chips
Makes 4 servings
1 pound sweet potatoes, pared and sliced 1/8" thick
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1. In medium bowl, pour ice water over potatoes to cover; stir in sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
2. Let stand 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 non stick baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
4. Drain potatoes, blot dry and place on prepared baking sheets in a single layer.
5. Bake 35-40 minutes, turning the potato slices over frequently so that they color and crisp evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Per serving: 94 calories
1 g protein
1 g fat
20 g carb
422 mg sodium
9 mg cholesterol
2 g dietary fiber
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Let's not forget dessert!
Watermelon Sorbet
Makes 4 servings
4 cups pitted watermelon chunks
1/4 cup superfine sugar (if not available, process granulated sugar in blender until superfine).
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1. In processor, combine watermelon, sugar and lime juice; puree until smooth.
2. Pour watermelon mixture into a 2 quart freezer-safe container with tight-fitting cover; place in freezer, covered, 4-6 hours; until mixture resembles set gelatin.
3. In food processor, in 2 separate batches, puree set watermelon mixture; return to same container...freeze, covered, overnight.
4. to serve, let stand at room temperature 5 minutes; evenly spoon into 4 dessert dishes.
Per serving:
102 calories
1 g protein
1 g fat
25 g carb
3 mg sodium
0 mg cholesterol
1 g dietary fiber
Watermelon Sorbet
Makes 4 servings
4 cups pitted watermelon chunks
1/4 cup superfine sugar (if not available, process granulated sugar in blender until superfine).
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1. In processor, combine watermelon, sugar and lime juice; puree until smooth.
2. Pour watermelon mixture into a 2 quart freezer-safe container with tight-fitting cover; place in freezer, covered, 4-6 hours; until mixture resembles set gelatin.
3. In food processor, in 2 separate batches, puree set watermelon mixture; return to same container...freeze, covered, overnight.
4. to serve, let stand at room temperature 5 minutes; evenly spoon into 4 dessert dishes.
Per serving:
102 calories
1 g protein
1 g fat
25 g carb
3 mg sodium
0 mg cholesterol
1 g dietary fiber
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