Is there room for someone new?

Heather87 · 06-03-2012, 11:23 PM

Hi everyone!
I've been on and off the LC veg diet for quite some time now...Last night, I made a decision to start the diet again- no cheats, no excuses...

I'm a vegetarian (hadn't had meat for over a decate!) and I follow Rose Elliot's plan (for her book).

I'm looking for support and companion... hope to find it here. I've been reading some of the threads- you all seem like very nice people.

I'm 25 and intrested in losing 12 lbs or so.

Also- English is not my native tongue, so I'm sorry in advanced for any language mistakes..

TaDa! · 06-04-2012, 03:24 AM

Nice to meet you Heather! Rose Elliott's plan is really good. Have you been using her recipes or coming up with your own recipes?

Your English is great

What country do you live in?

Pauline

Nigel · 06-04-2012, 07:24 AM

Heather87 · 06-04-2012, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome!
My first day went along okay- it's actually easier second time around...
I know it's probably just water, but I feel a change already...

And I'm from Israel :-)

TaDa! · 06-04-2012, 11:55 AM

Glad to hear your first day went well! Even if it was water weight, it still makes your clothes feel looser

I lived in Israel for a number of years - in Jerusalem .. pretty good place to lowcarb! (although I was a highcarb vegetarian back then - and I am sure things have changed a lot since I was last there).

keep up the great work!

Pauline

Heather87 · 06-04-2012, 12:06 PM

Israel is a great place to low carb- lots of places that serves salads and cheese so eating out is rather easy.

That's cool- how you used to live in Jerusalem. Small world!

Tomorrow Im going food shopping... Yay :-)

TaDa! · 06-04-2012, 12:13 PM

have fun shopping!!! lots of great vegetables!!

yahhhh small world, lol!!!! I bet it's a lot easier to find tofu there nowadays!

Madge17 · 06-04-2012, 01:10 PM

Heather87

There will always be room here if we keep getting thinner!

Sherril · 06-04-2012, 07:41 PM

Please share some of your recipes that might be different than what we eat here in the states. I love to try new and different flavors. Welcome!

Heather87 · 06-04-2012, 08:32 PM

Well, I usually stick to omlettes, tufo, veg and cheese.
I know that in the states it's hard to find low fat (5% fat and under), and altough fat is allowed on this diet, I still perfer to have low fat cheese- that way I can have more.

One basic recipe that comes to mind is something called "2-2-3 pie":
That means:
2 packs (250 grams each) of low fat cream/cottage cheese (I like to use one of each)
3 eggs
2 cups of vegetables of your choice.
You can add some olive oil on top.

Bake in a pre-heat oven 180C for 45 minutes or so.

I'll share some more later on- need to jog my memory :-)

Heather87 · 06-04-2012, 10:02 PM

Add a table spoon of baking power.

Also by 2 cups I meant 2 cups of chopped vegetables.
I usually use a mix of mushrooms- if you're using other vegetables, make sure you squeeze them real good so all the water's gone.

I made one last night and it's my breakfast and lunch for today

MargD · 06-05-2012, 06:20 AM

This recipe sounds good. Welcome!

Madge17 · 06-08-2012, 10:57 AM

Yes, the recipe does sound good and a little similar to a crustless quiche recipe I have. This one looks easier (and smaller ) too, (mine was for 9 x 13 pan) which is good when you are only cooking LC for one.

Thanks!

06-03-2012, 11:23 PM	#1
Heather87 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Gallery: Heather87	Is there room for someone new? Hi everyone! I've been on and off the LC veg diet for quite some time now...Last night, I made a decision to start the diet again- no cheats, no excuses... I'm a vegetarian (hadn't had meat for over a decate!) and I follow Rose Elliot's plan (for her book). I'm looking for support and companion... hope to find it here. I've been reading some of the threads- you all seem like very nice people. I'm 25 and intrested in losing 12 lbs or so. Also- English is not my native tongue, so I'm sorry in advanced for any language mistakes..

06-04-2012, 11:27 AM	#4
Heather87 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Gallery: Heather87	Thanks guys! Thanks for the warm welcome! My first day went along okay- it's actually easier second time around... I know it's probably just water, but I feel a change already... And I'm from Israel :-)

06-04-2012, 10:02 PM	#11
Heather87 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Gallery: Heather87	I forgot- Add a table spoon of baking power. Also by 2 cups I meant 2 cups of chopped vegetables. I usually use a mix of mushrooms- if you're using other vegetables, make sure you squeeze them real good so all the water's gone. I made one last night and it's my breakfast and lunch for today

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06-04-2012, 03:24 AM	#2
TaDa! Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,302 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5 /132.5/ 128-133 @5'3" WOE: Atkins Maintenance (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	Nice to meet you Heather! Rose Elliott's plan is really good. Have you been using her recipes or coming up with your own recipes? Your English is great What country do you live in? Pauline

06-04-2012, 07:24 AM	#3
Nigel Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,071 Gallery: Nigel

06-04-2012, 11:55 AM	#5
TaDa! Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,302 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5 /132.5/ 128-133 @5'3" WOE: Atkins Maintenance (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	Glad to hear your first day went well! Even if it was water weight, it still makes your clothes feel looser I lived in Israel for a number of years - in Jerusalem .. pretty good place to lowcarb! (although I was a highcarb vegetarian back then - and I am sure things have changed a lot since I was last there). keep up the great work! Pauline

06-04-2012, 12:06 PM	#6
Heather87 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Gallery: Heather87	Israel is a great place to low carb- lots of places that serves salads and cheese so eating out is rather easy. That's cool- how you used to live in Jerusalem. Small world! Tomorrow Im going food shopping... Yay :-)

06-04-2012, 12:13 PM	#7
TaDa! Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,302 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5 /132.5/ 128-133 @5'3" WOE: Atkins Maintenance (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	have fun shopping!!! lots of great vegetables!! yahhhh small world, lol!!!! I bet it's a lot easier to find tofu there nowadays!

06-04-2012, 01:10 PM	#8
Madge17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 136 Gallery: Madge17 WOE: MeatlessLowCarb/LowSodium Start Date: April 2012	Heather87 There will always be room here if we keep getting thinner!

06-04-2012, 07:41 PM	#9
Sherril Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: So. California Posts: 187 Gallery: Sherril Stats: 207/188.6/125 WOE: Low-carb lacto-ovo vegetarian Start Date: 11/09 the first time 2/12 this time	Please share some of your recipes that might be different than what we eat here in the states. I love to try new and different flavors. Welcome!

06-04-2012, 08:32 PM	#10
Heather87 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Gallery: Heather87	Well, I usually stick to omlettes, tufo, veg and cheese. I know that in the states it's hard to find low fat (5% fat and under), and altough fat is allowed on this diet, I still perfer to have low fat cheese- that way I can have more. One basic recipe that comes to mind is something called "2-2-3 pie": That means: 2 packs (250 grams each) of low fat cream/cottage cheese (I like to use one of each) 3 eggs 2 cups of vegetables of your choice. You can add some olive oil on top. Bake in a pre-heat oven 180C for 45 minutes or so. I'll share some more later on- need to jog my memory :-)

06-05-2012, 06:20 AM	#12
MargD Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 282 Gallery: MargD Stats: 134/125/120 WOE: Pescatarian and Low Carb Start Date: May, 2011	This recipe sounds good. Welcome!

06-08-2012, 10:57 AM	#13
Madge17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 136 Gallery: Madge17 WOE: MeatlessLowCarb/LowSodium Start Date: April 2012	Yes, the recipe does sound good and a little similar to a crustless quiche recipe I have. This one looks easier (and smaller ) too, (mine was for 9 x 13 pan) which is good when you are only cooking LC for one. Thanks!