Old Timers and Newbies!

[jeanran]

Originally Posted by Ailuros

Hello, everybody, I'm home again .

We had a lovely time staying with my parents, but all my great strategy for eating properly flew out of the window somewhere along the way, and this morning I weighed (I didn't weigh while I was away) about five pounds more than before we left. I know some of that will be just water, so I'll have a better idea in a few days. I was a bit higher than I really like to be before we went away, so I'm going to knuckle down and aim for ten pounds less than this morning's weight. I expect that I'll lose 3 pounds or so of water fairly quickly, then the rest will probably be slow, but I'll just keep the carbs down, make sure to get plenty of protein and good fats, and let my body sort the rest out. My husband has quite a bit to lose, and he is ready to get serious, so that will help.

Welcome to those who joined while I was away, and thanks to the regulars who kept things going . I hope I'll be up to speed again soon.

Welcome back, Ailuros, we missed you.

It's great that you had such a lovely time visiting with your parents. How nice to get away and recharge our batteries.

You will do great, I'm sure getting back on track. It's always nice to see that whoosh, at first, to get you started.

Jean

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by woe

We will be working the coffee and doughnuts after church today
to promote the play our homeschool co-op is putting on.
Should be a good day!

That is wonderful, Woe. I know you won't eat the doughnuts, but go "easy" on the coffee. We DO want a profit for the co-op, don't cha know!

[Tooter]

Hey, Jean...I was thinking about you yesterday. I went to My Wal-mart Super store to stock up on some low carb things they have there. Low carb pita bread, Lavash bread..etc....

Anyways, I thought about you with the Soy Chocolate milk? And Super Walmarts carry Hood (brand name) Calorie Countdown Regular Milk and Chocolate milk. Now, they used to call it "Carb Countdown", When low carb was the fad, a few years back, they have since changed it to "Calorie countdown". It's both low in calories and carbs. Anyways, it's only 3 carbs a serving. It's pretty Good (I bought both the regular and chocolate) and it would take care of your chocolate milk cravings without all the soy.

Just wanted to give you the "heads up" on that.

Oh, and one more thing. Since you are in CA and around all kinds of Mexican foods. Queso DeFreir!!! The mexican frying cheese that needs no breading. You can just actually fry the cheese in a little oil and it will brown. This is AWESOME!! The only place I can get it (In PA) is at the Wal-mart Super Store, but I'm sure you would be able to get it anywhere!!!!

I like to fry up some slices of cheese until they are browned on each side, then dip the slices in a little tomato sauce. It's really good. I'm sure you could come up with some other ways to use it for all of us.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by woe

Heading to church, so I'll pray for a safe trip..

Have a wonderful day, Woe.

[Tooter]

Jean, I'm also going to make Fried Cube Steak tonight for dinner. I'm thinking of mixing some Vital Wheat Gluten and Almond Flour as the breading. I'll dip the Steak first in some egg mixed with Cream.

I'll let you know how it comes out.

[jeanran]

Originally Posted by Tooter

Hey, Jean...I was thinking about you yesterday. I went to My Wal-mart Super store to stock up on some low carb things they have there. Low carb pita bread, Lavash bread..etc....

Anyways, I thought about you with the Soy Chocolate milk? And Super Walmarts carry Hood (brand name) Calorie Countdown Regular Milk and Chocolate milk. Now, they used to call it "Carb Countdown", When low carb was the fad, a few years back, they have since changed it to "Calorie countdown". It's both low in calories and carbs. Anyways, it's only 3 carbs a serving. It's pretty Good (I bought both the regular and chocolate) and it would take care of your chocolate milk cravings without all the soy.

Just wanted to give you the "heads up" on that.

Oh, and one more thing. Since you are in CA and around all kinds of Mexican foods. Queso DeFreir!!! The mexican frying cheese that needs no breading. You can just actually fry the cheese in a little oil and it will brown. This is AWESOME!! The only place I can get it (In PA) is at the Wal-mart Super Store, but I'm sure you would be able to get it anywhere!!!!

I like to fry up some slices of cheese until they are browned on each side, then dip the slices in a little tomato sauce. It's really good. I'm sure you could come up with some other ways to use it for all of us.

Tooter, since we don't have Super Wal-Mart here, we can't get a lot of products I see people mention.

I checked everywhere for the, 'Carb Countdown' and it is not available here, either. Rats! I find so few low carb products and that surprise me as everyone in CA is so figure and health conscious.

Maybe I'll take to my Albertson's Mgr. to see if they will carry it.

When I was researching on the internet I found this thread:

Have you tried "Carb Conscious" milk? (Hood's no longer on shelf.)

I am planning on making fried okra tonight. I think I will use the same breading. What portions do you advise?

They have a special 'Mexican Food' section so I will check for the cheese. It sounds great.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Jean

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by jeanran

Tooter, since we don't have Super Wal-Mart here, we can't get a lot of products I see people mention.

I checked everywhere for the, 'Carb Countdown' and it is not available here, either. Rats! I find so few low carb products and that surprise me as everyone in CA is so figure and health conscious.

Maybe I'll take to my Albertson's Mgr. to see if they will carry it.

When I was researching on the internet I found this thread:

Have you tried "Carb Conscious" milk? (Hood's no longer on shelf.)

I am planning on making fried okra tonight. I think I will use the same breading. What portions do you advise?

They have a special 'Mexican Food' section so I will check for the cheese. It sounds great.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Jean

Gosh, Jean, I would have thought CA would have all those products too.

As for the portions/ratios? I'm not sure yet. Most likely I will wing it.

[Tooter]

Ok, so far today (for my menu)

2 Cups of coffee with cream.
Cream Cheese/peanut butter/Splenda

1 cup of White tea with CO and Stevia

1 Glass of ACV drink



Garlic Wings and Tossed salad with Tomato, onions, cheese and sliced avocado. Dressing: Olive oil and ACV.



Dinner tonight will be:

Fried Cube Steak and Mixed Italian veggies with Butter


I will also make sure that I get at LEAST one more cup of White tea with CO and another Glass of the ACV drink.

[Tooter]

Just wanted to share (for ideas sake), Last night we were watching a Movie and I was in one of those "Moods" for a crunchy snack. I got a little custard dish and put some cream cheese in it and put a little taco sauce on top. I microwaved it until the cream cheese was warm and mixed it up. I add a little shredded cheese, sliced black olives and chopped up pepper rings. I then got another Custard dish and filled it with Pork Cracklins (Crunchier then pork rinds).
I put both dishes on a plate and sat down to watch the movie. Dipping the Pork Cracklins into the dip. It really wasn't that much to eat, but the combination of the fat, Crunchy and the Mexican flavor felt like I was cheating and really satisfied me. It was MORE then enough.

I really enjoyed it and will be making this again.

[hippiegirl]

Originally Posted by Tooter

Just wanted to share (for ideas sake), Last night we were watching a Movie and I was in one of those "Moods" for a crunchy snack. I got a little custard dish and put some cream cheese in it and put a little taco sauce on top. I microwaved it until the cream cheese was warm and mixed it up. I add a little shredded cheese, sliced black olives and chopped up pepper rings. I then got another Custard dish and filled it with Pork Cracklins (Crunchier then pork rinds).
I put both dishes on a plate and sat down to watch the movie. Dipping the Pork Cracklins into the dip. It really wasn't that much to eat, but the combination of the fat, Crunchy and the Mexican flavor felt like I was cheating and really satisfied me. It was MORE then enough.

I really enjoyed it and will be making this again.

YUM!

Note to self: Next time you're willing to brave the Wal-mart Superstore, look for Pork Cracklins.

Interesting (or maybe not ) fact: I have only been to Wal Mart three times since the beginning of June. Once to grocery shop, once to buy a printer, and recently to do some last minute Christmas shopping. It was the last place I went - tried my hardest to avoid it. But there were a few things I just couldn't find elsewhere.

I seriously dislike Wal Mart. It freaks me out any more. I used to love it.

Feeling random this morning and thought I'd share

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

YUM!

Note to self: Next time you're willing to brave the Wal-mart Superstore, look for Pork Cracklins.

Interesting (or maybe not ) fact: I have only been to Wal Mart three times since the beginning of June. Once to grocery shop, once to buy a printer, and recently to do some last minute Christmas shopping. It was the last place I went - tried my hardest to avoid it. But there were a few things I just couldn't find elsewhere.

I seriously dislike Wal Mart. It freaks me out any more. I used to love it.

Feeling random this morning and thought I'd share

I hate it too, but it's the only place that carries the Josephs Low carb Pita bread and Lavash bread. 1 Carb Heinz Ketchup, Hood calorie countdown, diabetisweet, and Queso DeFreir cheese.

The Joseph's Breads are only 4 net carbs. I use the pita for pita sandwiches for the family or for Pita pizzas. The Lavash bread is great to make wraps.

In fact, I made the family Breakfast burritos out of the lavash bread for breakfast today.

Joseph's breads are found in the Deli section of Wal-mart, on a shelve right in front of the Deli case with the other "Flat" breads.

Oh, and walmart also carries low carb tortillas. They are usually in the Dairy section with other tortillas that need refrigerated.

So, I "Brave" wal-mart for those things.

Also, the Joseph's Lavash bread is great to cut into Chip size, fry them in oil, drain them on a paper towel and you have low carb chips for Dips!!!!


Jean, I believe Netrition also carries the Joseph's breads, you could get them there if you can't find them in your area.

[Tooter]

Hippygirl, the Pork Cracklins are "Mac's"

It will say...

MAC's
Chicharrones
Pork Cracklins

[hippiegirl]

Originally Posted by Tooter

Hippygirl, the Pork Cracklins are "Mac's"

It will say...

MAC's
Chicharrones
Pork Cracklins

Thanks, Tooter! I wonder if any of the other stores carry them. I sure hope so! If not...*sigh*...I'll make the trip. I'll park my car out in the middle of nowhere, hike to the store, get my over-sized cart and be greeted by a minimum of two people with sticker guns in their hands. I will wait patiently behind the guy who pulls out in front of me and proceeds to SAUNTER down the aisle as if he's strolling in his backyard. I'll block out the screaming and crying of unhappy children, dodge the pallets in the middle of the aisle, try not to notice the enticingly low-priced-but-I-really-don't-need-them-but-jeez-look-at-that-price!-items that will try to jump into my cart. Then, after making my selection from the crunchy pork area, and after throwing a few other things in my cart that I hadn't intended to buy and most certainly weren't on my list, I'll go wait in line for 20 minutes and try to be nice to the clerk while they very slooowly scan my items and carelessly toss them into the bags on the lazy susan bagholder. Then I'll hike back to my car (and try not to get hit by people circling for the Perfect Spot) and revel in my perseverance and triumph after scoring my Cracklins. Then I will swear to start looking for said Cracklins online. They must be available somewhere. Or maybe I could con someone who's already GOING to Wal Mart to just pick me up some?

<Hippie's had too much coffee and still needs to clean her house but really doesn't wanna >

[hippiegirl]

Just had a thought: Tooter, I could pm you my address and YOU could just send me some. Problem solved.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

Just had a thought: Tooter, I could pm you my address and YOU could just send me some. Problem solved.

I love ya, but not THAT MUCH!!!!!!!

[*Pear*]

Morning losers:

Well the floodwaters have broken and I lost 4lbs overnight

That mystery burning pain in my back is gone too.

Still drinking that ACV. I think its what turned me around.

[jeanran]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

Thanks, Tooter! I wonder if any of the other stores carry them. I sure hope so! If not...*sigh*...I'll make the trip. I'll park my car out in the middle of nowhere, hike to the store, get my over-sized cart and be greeted by a minimum of two people with sticker guns in their hands. I will wait patiently behind the guy who pulls out in front of me and proceeds to SAUNTER down the aisle as if he's strolling in his backyard. I'll block out the screaming and crying of unhappy children, dodge the pallets in the middle of the aisle, try not to notice the enticingly low-priced-but-I-really-don't-need-them-but-jeez-look-at-that-price!-items that will try to jump into my cart. Then, after making my selection from the crunchy pork area, and after throwing a few other things in my cart that I hadn't intended to buy and most certainly weren't on my list, I'll go wait in line for 20 minutes and try to be nice to the clerk while they very slooowly scan my items and carelessly toss them into the bags on the lazy susan bagholder. Then I'll hike back to my car (and try not to get hit by people circling for the Perfect Spot) and revel in my perseverance and triumph after scoring my Cracklins. Then I will swear to start looking for said Cracklins online. They must be available somewhere. Or maybe I could con someone who's already GOING to Wal Mart to just pick me up some?

<Hippie's had too much coffee and still needs to clean her house but really doesn't wanna >

Hippiegirl, I really got a chuckle from this because you present my sentiments, exactly.

We often have huge families, you know, the ones that travel with grammas, grandchildren, uncles and aunts, etc. and they just can't move out of the way because they take up the whole isle.

They are all chatting away in their language and are oblivious to others trying to get through. Everyone tries to back up and go down another isle to find the same thing going on. I especially don't go on Friday evening. I imagine the Super Wal-Marts are even worse.

When you finish with your house could you stop by mine, it could use a good cleaning. Maybe WOE is finished with the donuts and coffee and could join us. It sounds like he has plenty of experience. He could even bring Mrs. WOE and the children.

Maybe Tooter would come along and cook for all of us, doesn't that sound good?

Jean

[jeanran]

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Morning losers:

Well the floodwaters have broken and I lost 4lbs overnight

That mystery burning pain in my back is gone too.

Still drinking that ACV. I think its what turned me around.

Pear, way to go. Here goes Jean to the store to buy cloudy vinegar.

[woe]

I stayed away from the doughnuts..
Just coffee.
This church had good coffee!

[woe]

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Morning losers:

Well the floodwaters have broken and I lost 4lbs overnight

That mystery burning pain in my back is gone too.

Still drinking that ACV. I think its what turned me around.

That's really great!!!

[hippiegirl]

Originally Posted by jeanran

Hippiegirl, I really got a chuckle from this because you present my sentiments, exactly.

We often have huge families, you know, the ones that travel with grammas, grandchildren, uncles and aunts, etc. and they just can't move out of the way because they take up the whole isle.

They are all chatting away in their language and are oblivious to others trying to get through. Everyone tries to back up and go down another isle to find the same thing going on. I especially don't go on Friday evening. I imagine the Super Wal-Marts are even worse.

When you finish with your house could you stop by mine, it could use a good cleaning. Maybe WOE is finished with the donuts and coffee and could join us. It sounds like he has plenty of experience. He could even bring Mrs. WOE and the children.

Maybe Tooter would come along and cook for all of us, doesn't that sound good?

Jean

I have found, that if you HAVE to go to Wal Mart, 8 or 9 in the morning, especially if you can make it on a weekday, is the optimum time. They aren't stocking the shelves, and it's like shopping in Heaven. Sort of.

Here's what we can do: I'll clean your house, and you can clean mine. I guarantee, though, that you are getting the shorter end of the stick in this deal!

[Ailuros]

I've reached the end of my first whole day at home and back on plan . I'll be shopping tomorrow to give myself some more legal choices.

L&F - I hope the travelling is going well. Looks like you were making big decisions while I was away .