Apparently I need to lose some weight. I guess... LOL Actually, I'm currently going to a nutrition specialist to lay the ground work for having a gastric bypass. I know I need to lose weight, but I am at my wit's end, hence the nutritional specialist and resultant surgery. I was supposed to lose 6 pounds since my last appointment, instead I GAINED 4!! What?!?! I was actually making an attempt half of the time too! Yikes! So, now I'm on a strict diet and have to lose 8 pounds by the time my next appointment rolls around. EIGHT POUNDS!!!! It makes me hungry just THINKING about it! LOL The big problem is, I love having company over and cooking big meals for friends and family, which are usually something savory and "comforting". We're having Logan's Nana and Papa (Ralph's mom and stepdad), over for lunch after church tomorrow morning and I have no CLUE what I'll be able to make that'll be legal on my diet. I guess I could make them something wonderful and just watch them eat it. *sigh* May as well start preparing for when I REALLY won't be able to eat! Got to run... The salad greens are calling. (I'm picturing those greens as country fried steak!)
Couple of suggestions sites with recipes for good yet low-cal healthy meals...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/Low_Fat
They have some yummy recipes, especially the Double Cheese Potato Tart!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food
One recipe that caught my eye and is only 85 calories per serving is the Rainbow Fruit Skewers with Chocolate Dipped-Strawberries!
One more site (among hundreds accessible online) is the Low Cal Diner at http://www.lowcaldiner.com. The Chilies Rellenos Casserole is only 335 calories!!
There are lots of ways to still eat well but healthier. One option is to check out the Daniel Fast. Not only would you be eating healthier but also focusing on God!!
Good luck! I am in the same boat but doing all I can to lose the weight and get healthier!