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Kelda:
Both of these are great ideas!


--- Quote from: Lynne on January 06, 2010, 09:16:49 pm ---Cabbage is another mostly harmless veggie that can be mixed with mashed potatoes. The Irish call it colcannon, though I think they add cheddar to improve the taste. ;)

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--- Quote from: serious crayons on January 06, 2010, 08:20:17 pm ---Speaking of carbs, here's a tip for those who love mashed potatoes but don't love the carbs: Mix mashed potatoes with mashed turnips or cauliflower, about 50/50. Those veggies are lower on the glycemic index, and will actually make the 'tates more delicious. Add a little butter or olive oil, low-fat milk or sour cream, chives or garlic.

Leftovers? Form them into patties, coat them in breadcrumbs or the like, a little parmesan, and lightly sautee.





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Kelda:
Count me in guys. My new regime starts tomorrow. Been back at home a week so time to get back into real life.

I'd like to get back to the weight I was just after I did my trek round Cuba, and just as I met Callum.... I was still a little over the recommended weight but  felt good and I think to get back to this would be really good.

I've put on about 28lbs since then. I guess thats what happiness does for you eh!?

So it's 28 lbs for me.

To do this... its back to just doing a lot of walking and eating more sensibly.. that did the trick the last time (before Cuba) and I lost 4 stone.

I'm also doing pilates every Wednesday lunchtime.



Lynne:

--- Quote from: serious crayons on January 15, 2010, 10:28:47 pm ---...
Some of us react to stress by eating even more. When times are tough, food is the one thing you know will be comforting and enjoyable -- even if you also know that gaining weight will only make you feel worse in the long run.

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Very true, Katherine...in addition to bad times, food is also my companion for happy, celebratory times.   :-\

Front-Ranger:
Welcome aboard friend Kelda! Now don't get too carried away...I want to be able to recognize you when I meet you in June! But even with your svelte body, I'm sure I will recognize your lovely face, so get as carried away as you want! Another plus will be dining with you on lovely Scottish food (which I'm sure I will love) and tramping around the moors and lochs with you or wherever our hearts will lead us!

Jeff Wrangler:

--- Quote from: Lynne on January 17, 2010, 07:18:10 pm ---Very true, Katherine...in addition to bad times, food is also my companion for happy, celebratory times.   :-\

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Sure enough! Plus so much of socializing seems to revolve around food and drink. Most people I know, what do they do when they want to get together with friends? Go to a bar for cocktails, or go to a resaurant for dinner, and frequently both in the same evening. Nothing wrong with it, but it doesn't seem particularly diet friendly. For me, even if I choose smart foods in a restaurant, the portions are still larger than I would make for myself at home.  :-\

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