Comments for Starving Foodie

Comment on 15 Minute Quick Meal: Black Beans, Corn and Whole Grain Rice by Aiden Thompson

Aiden Thompson — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:30:30 +0000

I love the smell and taste of Oregano when added in some recipes.~*;

Comment on Slaying the Time Dragon by Nicki

Nicki — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:53:41 +0000

I hit 19 lbs lost this week. Not where I was supposed to be, but it is something. I’m trying to learn to make my blogs shorter, but I’m verbose. When I sit down to write I have a lot of stuff to say. Most of it silly.

You are right on target with your suggestions, but it is hard to spend money on things we don’t value ie lawncare (I was listening at H3 about values and how we accomplish the things we really want to do!). I hired a lawn service this week. Maybe my financial compromise will be that they come to my house infrequently. It will still be a help and free up my time since pruning my yard takes about 8 hours!

Comment on Slaying the Time Dragon by marea

marea — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:49:10 +0000

Hi Jeff-

Just stopped by to say hi. You sound like you’re doing really well. I wish I was as motivated. I don’t use the ‘I don’t have time excuse’- I’m just plain old lazy some of the time. BUT, I’m eating really well, and still exercising more than I was pre-HHH.

But I strive to do better.

Take care!

Comment on 10000 Ways to Ruin Your Diet by huck

huck — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:13:23 +0000

I think it is a mis-conception that local chains are any healthier than large fast-food chains. In fact, I suspect it to be the opposite, which may be why they tend to taste better. Unless the chain has a health focus, you can be assured that they use just as much fat, salt and pre-made foods as the big guys. The small food chains’ secret is called Sysco. You see their trucks and products at almost every small food chain. Many restaurants use them for pre-made items ranging from soups to canned foods to bathroom supplies. So, though the chain may appear healthy, you are probably getting just as much salt and fat as a major chain — unfortunately, there’s now way for you to know.

Remember this rule — the only way you know what in the food going into your mouth is if you have bought and prepared it yourself. And I mean preparing meals from fresh, whole foods — No shortcuts.

Sure I eat out quite often, especially as lunch, but I don’t delude myself in knowing what is in my meal. I try to control breakfast, dinner and snacks carefully. I have lunch out about 2-3x weekly and dinner out 2x weekly. However, there are 21 meals in the week. So if I’m controlling 75% of them, I’m in good shape. And when I eat out, I go for the simple dishes as they are typically the most natural.

Comment on 10000 Ways to Ruin Your Diet by Nicki

Nicki — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:53:36 +0000

The thought of 10,000 calories when I don’t even hit 2,000 most days makes my stomach hurt. I don’t eat fast food if possible, but I do like Chick-Fil-A (I know how many calories are in just about everything on their menu and their salads are awesome). This week when I was feeling sick I got a baked potato from Wendy’s with no “butter” never mind what they serve is not butter anyway. I then stopped at Chick-Fil-A for soup and a side salad. My kids were in heaven, but I had a reasonable meal with conservative calories that fulfilled my sick/comfort food needs.

I don’t eat at Burger King or Starbuck’s ever. Pizza Hut has a “Pizza Mia” crust that is slightly healthier than their average pizza. (I had to send pizza to the kids’ school one day and spent 2 hours reading the calorie count of food at Pizza Hut).

I love Mellow Mushroom pizza, but I can’t begin to guess the calories. The good thing about these evil chains is that they are required to post nutritional information. Local chains don’t do this, which means the food might be healthier made, but still have too many calories.

What are we to do!? Great info, Foodie.

Comment on my reason for healthy by Nicki

Nicki — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:47:57 +0000

I thought I posted something before, so forgive me if this shows up twice. I appreciate your candor regarding fitness and how you’ve taken steps to reclaim your health. A lot of people do the same thing you used to do. Excuses are fun! But be healthier is more fun. Thanks.

Comment on my reason for healthy by Nicki

Nicki — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:26:19 +0000

I really appreciate the candor of this post. Not easy stuff to say. I’ll be taking a walking in Philly in your honor tomorrow.

Comment on Unfried Okra: Recipe in Training by chefc

chefc — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:53:12 +0000

try a little peice of chopped chipotle instead of the salsa…all the smoke, not hard to find…and alot of heat. Get a little tin of Chipotle in Adobo (smoked jalepenos in tomato sauce).

Comment on Cut Off Your Nose to Lose Weight by Nicki

Nicki — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:16:33 +0000

I love my neti pot. Yoga instructor many years ago told us about it when I was pregnant and needed not be taking so many medications.

Journal when you feel well. I fell off the wagon and got back on after a few days with no problem. I think I will soon be permanently skipping weekend journaling…we’ll see.

Tips for staying on track while sick. 1) Hearty soups (less calories than you think and still comforting). 2) Hot Toddy (seriously Wild Turkey is medicine) and 3) Epsom salt and vinegar bath. Piping hot. You will sweat the sick out over night. 4) Allow yourself to be sick without feeling guilty about falling off the wagon.

Hope you feel better soon. I’m proud to know you!

Comment on Unfried Okra: Recipe in Training by Nicki

Nicki — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:11:54 +0000

I love Indian food (fav is palak paneer) and I love okra (I’m a good Georgia girl).

A “B-” on the first try. Woo hoo! Thanks for the ideas, J.