A Diamond in the Rough -- Candy's Journey - Page 20

Edwards20 · 03-29-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Itsanewme

I recently found this recipe at about.com and I can't get enough of these! The garlic powder gives them a nice flavor and they are great with a slice of cheese. Very simple to mix. I rolled the dough between parchment paper and scored them to make it easier to break apart. These are better them most of the low carb crackers I've bought. Each cracker is about 0.2 gms of carbs. In my oven it took about 20 minutes for them to get crisp.

Garlic Parmesan Flax Seed Crackers

Recipe By : about.com
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers/ Snacks/ Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 cup flaxseed meal
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Heat oven to 400 F.

1. Mix all ingredients together.

2. Spoon onto sheet pan which is covered with a silicon mat or greased parchment paper.

3. Cover the mixture with a piece of parchment or waxed paper.

Even out the mixture to about 1/8 inch. I find a straight edge, like a ruler, works well, though you can use a rolling pin or wine bottle too. The important thing is not to let it be too thin around the edges or that part will overcook before the center firms up. So after you spread it out, go around the edges with your finger and push the thin part inwards to even it up.

4. Bake until the center is no longer soft, about 15-18 minutes. If it starts to get more than a little brown around the edges, remove from oven. Let cool completely - it will continue to crisp up.

5. Break into pieces.

The whole recipe is 6 grams of effective carbohydrate plus 35 grams of fiber.

Updated: September 18, 2006
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NOTES : I rolled these out with a rolling [in between 2 sheets of parchment paper. I then scored the crackers using a pizza wheel so they would break apart easily. I had to bake these for about 20 minutes to get them uniformly crisp.

I am thinking these would be awesome !!! I don't have baking soda or powder, so I can't make the muffins.

AuntieMame · 03-29-2007, 10:29 AM

I've heard those are good. What are the stats on the flaxmeal? How many carbs? Is it all fiber?

Domonee · 03-29-2007, 10:31 AM

Sounds delish!

Edwards20 · 03-29-2007, 11:06 AM

Weight Goal Stats

Your weight is 238 lb as of 03/29/2007.
Your goal is to weigh 217 lb by 05/31/2007

Goal Progress
You are currently 21 lb above the target weight.

The deadline for your goal is 63 days (9 weeks, 0 days) away.

To meet your goal you need to lose about 2.33 lb per week.

BigStud72 · 03-29-2007, 11:08 AM

I can't wait for May 31, I bet you can't either!!!

Go get 'em and keep up the good work!

Sadler_Girl · 03-29-2007, 11:11 AM

YOu will get there Sweetie no doubt!

Edwards20 · 03-29-2007, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuntieMame

I've heard those are good. What are the stats on the flaxmeal? How many carbs? Is it all fiber?

Just read in DANDR about taking fiber daily ... so I had to go get some. He listed flax as acceptable.

Here's what the box says:
Hodgson Mill
Milled Flaxed Seed

All Natural
2600 mg of OMEGA-3 oils per serving
Gluten Free
No Sugar
No Cholesterol
No Salt
0 Trans Fat

2TBSP Serving
60 cal
5 fat
4 carb
4 fiber
0 sugar
3 protein

Mel78 · 03-29-2007, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Weight Goal Stats

Your weight is 238 lb as of 03/29/2007.
Your goal is to weigh 217 lb by 05/31/2007

Goal Progress
You are currently 21 lb above the target weight.

The deadline for your goal is 63 days (9 weeks, 0 days) away.

To meet your goal you need to lose about 2.33 lb per week.

You are right on track for making it to the challenge goal!!!

KUTGW

lcq · 03-29-2007, 12:12 PM

Just popping in to wish you a good day....and I also must confess that I am copying all of your recipes cause we obviously have the same taste in food

Yesterday I had bought some flax to use in protein shakes and was wondering what else I could do with them

I hope your daughter is feeling better today...poor baby

AuntieMame · 03-29-2007, 12:43 PM

Thanks for posting the stats for me Candy!

Domonee · 03-29-2007, 01:55 PM

You're doing excellent! Especially being worried about Hannah and all (hope she's better?) You have been one of my biggest inspirations. The one thing I appreciate most about you is that even tho you're really busy and everything doesn't go smooth as silk in your life, you never fail to find the time to be kind and supportive to SO MANY PEOPLE! I sure don't know how you do it girl, but you supply so much motivation for me... just thank you so much for being you! And I agree with everyone else, you WILL meet goal

KUTGW!

Mel78 · 03-29-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Domonee

The one thing I appreciate most about you is that even tho you're really busy and everything doesn't go smooth as silk in your life, you never fail to find the time to be kind and supportive to SO MANY PEOPLE! I sure don't know how you do it girl, but you supply so much motivation for me... just thank you so much for being you!

DITTO to this!!!

Sadler_Girl · 03-29-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mel78

DITTO to this!!!

yup you are a "keeper"

Edwards20 · 03-29-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel78

You are right on track for making it to the challenge goal!!!

KUTGW

You think, even with my 2 week stall ???

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcq

Just popping in to wish you a good day....and I also must confess that I am copying all of your recipes cause we obviously have the same taste in food

Yesterday I had bought some flax to use in protein shakes and was wondering what else I could do with them

I hope your daughter is feeling better today...poor baby

Thanks. I am still searching to see what we can do with it. I will write more about Ms. Hannah in another post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuntieMame

Thanks for posting the stats for me Candy!

You are welcome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Domonee

You're doing excellent! Especially being worried about Hannah and all (hope she's better?) You have been one of my biggest inspirations. The one thing I appreciate most about you is that even tho you're really busy and everything doesn't go smooth as silk in your life, you never fail to find the time to be kind and supportive to SO MANY PEOPLE! I sure don't know how you do it girl, but you supply so much motivation for me... just thank you so much for being you! And I agree with everyone else, you WILL meet goal

KUTGW!

Domonee ... I don't know how I do "IT" either ... I didn't know I was doing "IT" ... I am blessed to share what little bit I can. You are so kind.

Mel, Lisa .... STOP IT ....

So why can't I take my own advice ?? Mel, you can probably help me out on this one

Edwards20 · 03-29-2007, 06:45 PM

Today's Menu
The taco stuff looks like massive quantities but I had it for lunch and dinner.
No veggies today ... I know it's not good.

Hannah is moving a little .... but not to what I think she should be. I have had so many friends send messages, emails and phone calls. No one wants to scare me, but I don't think I could be scared anymore that I am already.

It might not seem like a big issue about what Hannah is going through. She is only 5, and this SHOULD NOT be happening. I want to get her cleaned out, then I want to find out WHY it happened, so that it doesn't happen again.

I also pray that other things crossing our minds are not what is happening here.

BigStud72 · 03-29-2007, 06:51 PM

Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

monet0329 · 03-29-2007, 07:20 PM

Candy girl.. anything to do with Hannah IS a big issue .. so don't you worry about that.. and your right.. she shouldn't
be going through all this

..

hang in there

she will be ok..

are going up ..

..she has alot of love and support on her side..

..

love ya girly..

Edwards20 · 03-29-2007, 07:28 PM

Thank you ... love you all.

Sadler_Girl · 03-29-2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcq

Just popping in to wish you a good day....and I also must confess that I am copying all of your recipes cause we obviously have the same taste in food

Yesterday I had bought some flax to use in protein shakes and was wondering what else I could do with them

I hope your daughter is feeling better today...poor baby

Long time no see

Lisa you are looking so pretty in the avies!

Sadler_Girl · 03-29-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monet0329

Candy girl.. anything to do with Hannah IS a big issue .. so don't you worry about that.. and your right.. she shouldn't
be going through all this

..

hang in there

she will be ok..

are going up ..

..she has alot of love and support on her side..

..

love ya girly..

what she said sums it up.

Mel78 · 03-30-2007, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwards20

You think, even with my 2 week stall ???

So why can't I take my own advice ?? Mel, you can probably help me out on this one

Absolutely I think even with 2 weeks with no losses... REMEMBER... this is still about the averages and overall movement of your weight... You are down nearly 10 pounds in a month... That's a d@mn good average!!!

... My only tidbit of advise would be to keep things as simple as you can while you're still in the losing phases... This little lull is NOTHING to worry about!!! You are doing fantastic!!! Heck, by now I know I only really lose 2-weeks in a month anyways... with the pre-TOM bloat and then TOM being here those two weeks are shot!!! I just stay the course and know that things will even out with the following two weeks!!! So, again... the averages are all good!!!

Why can't we take our own advice

Would help so much, wouldn't it...?

Edwards20 · 03-30-2007, 05:44 AM

Thanks Mel. When you refer to simple, do you mean carb count and induction level foods ? Or no frankfoods (which is what I am thinking).

I am realizing many things about this WOE. I was reading my book last night and discovered some things that might be stalling me.

1. I am on a beta blocker and an occassional diuretic.
2. I have not been counting carbs in my coffee nor the splenda.

Dr. Atkins stated in the

03-29-2007, 12:12 PM	#579
lcq MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 2,739 Gallery: lcq Stats: 5' 5": 293 - 271.6 - ? WOE: LOW CARB all the way Start Date: 2 Jan 2008	Hi ya Candy Just popping in to wish you a good day....and I also must confess that I am copying all of your recipes cause we obviously have the same taste in food Yesterday I had bought some flax to use in protein shakes and was wondering what else I could do with them I hope your daughter is feeling better today...poor baby

03-29-2007, 01:55 PM	#581
Domonee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 125 Gallery: Domonee Stats: 265/260/130 WOE: Atkins and not over 20 g Carbs per day Start Date: March 2007---Restart 11/12/07	You're doing excellent! Especially being worried about Hannah and all (hope she's better?) You have been one of my biggest inspirations. The one thing I appreciate most about you is that even tho you're really busy and everything doesn't go smooth as silk in your life, you never fail to find the time to be kind and supportive to SO MANY PEOPLE! I sure don't know how you do it girl, but you supply so much motivation for me... just thank you so much for being you! And I agree with everyone else, you WILL meet goal KUTGW! __________________ Domonee's ~Self Discovery~ My first post My FitDay "Never, never, never give up" - Winston Churchill NANDI to Matthew (6), Nicolette (3) and TJ (1) My 40# loss for 2007 is better than a 1# gain The only "sugar" I want is a Sugar Daddy!

03-29-2007, 07:20 PM	#587
monet0329 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ~Indiana ~ Posts: 8,639 Gallery: monet0329 Stats: ?/ ?/ 200.. for now.. WOE: Low carb...because it works! Start Date: Febuary 27,06.. restart 6/14/08	Candy girl.. anything to do with Hannah IS a big issue .. so don't you worry about that.. and your right.. she shouldn't be going through all this .. hang in there she will be ok.. are going up ....she has alot of love and support on her side.... love ya girly..

03-29-2007, 10:29 AM	#572
AuntieMame Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: headed to ONEderland!! Posts: 3,619 Gallery: AuntieMame WOE: Atkins	I've heard those are good. What are the stats on the flaxmeal? How many carbs? Is it all fiber?

03-29-2007, 10:31 AM	#573
Domonee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 125 Gallery: Domonee Stats: 265/260/130 WOE: Atkins and not over 20 g Carbs per day Start Date: March 2007---Restart 11/12/07	Sounds delish!

03-29-2007, 11:06 AM	#574
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Weight Goal Stats Your weight is 238 lb as of 03/29/2007. Your goal is to weigh 217 lb by 05/31/2007 Goal Progress You are currently 21 lb above the target weight. The deadline for your goal is 63 days (9 weeks, 0 days) away. To meet your goal you need to lose about 2.33 lb per week.

03-29-2007, 11:08 AM	#575
BigStud72 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenfield, IN Posts: 870 Gallery: BigStud72 Stats: 436/395/250 WOE: My Low-carb Way Start Date: January 2007 (4th Time)	I can't wait for May 31, I bet you can't either!!! Go get 'em and keep up the good work!

03-29-2007, 11:11 AM	#576
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	YOu will get there Sweetie no doubt!

03-29-2007, 12:43 PM	#580
AuntieMame Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: headed to ONEderland!! Posts: 3,619 Gallery: AuntieMame WOE: Atkins	Thanks for posting the stats for me Candy!

03-29-2007, 06:45 PM	#585
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Today's Menu The taco stuff looks like massive quantities but I had it for lunch and dinner. No veggies today ... I know it's not good. Hannah is moving a little .... but not to what I think she should be. I have had so many friends send messages, emails and phone calls. No one wants to scare me, but I don't think I could be scared anymore that I am already. It might not seem like a big issue about what Hannah is going through. She is only 5, and this SHOULD NOT be happening. I want to get her cleaned out, then I want to find out WHY it happened, so that it doesn't happen again. I also pray that other things crossing our minds are not what is happening here.

03-29-2007, 06:51 PM	#586
BigStud72 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenfield, IN Posts: 870 Gallery: BigStud72 Stats: 436/395/250 WOE: My Low-carb Way Start Date: January 2007 (4th Time)	Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

03-29-2007, 07:28 PM	#588
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Thank you ... love you all.