Become Healthier Together: Join the Fiber 35 Diet!

[ChefBeckyD]

Good morning ladies!
This site is my new obsession. Too bad I stayed up so late last night reading posts! I just wanted to encourage everyone to get out and walk for 30 minutes and/or do strength training for at least 10 minutes. EAT MORE VEGETABLES! My Bible study went out to Logan's last night. Because it's a steak house, Logans doesn't have much in the way of veggie entree's. I ordered a sweet potato w/o butter (they put butter on it anyway, I took as much off as I could) and a grilled vegetable skewer. Don't get me wrong. I ate the bread. It was sooo good. No time for oatmeal this morning, but I'll have raisin bran. I'm all about the fiber!

Hey Jae - I live in Jenison......we are practically neighbors! I just left a post for you on the "directors issues" thread about visiting my cluster.
I am totally all about eating healthy! I stay away from HFCS, and hydrogenated oils, no artificial sweeteners.....etc.......We love fruits and veggies at our house (but not vegetarian) and can't wait for our garden to start producing! One of my best friends lives in the Historic Downtown district in Holland (12th Street) and I often come over and walk to the Farmers Market w/ her on Sat. LOVE the Holland Farmers Market!

 

[raebates]

I'm so glad to be able to bike again. Breakfast was grapefruit and some Kashi cereal. I haven't decided about lunch yet. Maybe I'll see what soups my favorite little spot is serving today.

 

[Brandie]

Haven't run yet today--I'm planning to do an easy two mile run this evening when DH gets home.

Had the standard breakfast, and then went to lunch with my mom and grandmother (and both girls...). Had salad, a little pasta with meat sauce, a toasted ravioli, and some water. Feeling pretty fantastic. I'm also down to 150.8! Less than a pound to go, and then a few days there for Goal#1! YEA!

 

[raebates]

Congrats, Brandie! I had to laugh. The only easy two miles I've ever done is in the car.

Lunch was Mexican food with the girls. Just one wet beef burrito with lots of salsa. Not too bad.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Congrats, Brandie! I had to laugh. The only easy two miles I've ever done is in the car.

Rae you are a riot!! I've been reading this intermittingly. I haven't committed to it because I hate failing! For instance I've been saying that I was for sure promoting to Director by the next conference for the past 5 conferences!!

I do want to get healthy. My goal is to lose 80 pounds and basically keep up with my kids. I don't want them to remember me as a big fat lady. I want them to remember me biking with them, running with them, playing with them. I have got to stop coming up with excuses to not go to the gym!! Although my last one was a good one...I had surgery 2 weeks ago!! hehehhee.

 

[raebates]

Warning: do not read the Brownie S'Mores thread. It will be detrimental to your desire to eat healthy!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Warning: do not read the Brownie S'Mores thread. It will be detrimental to your desire to eat healthy!

Okay - that is hilarious! I just read the brownie thread and was getting on this thread to say "Uh....Rae......?"







I think its a well-balanced life to eat healthy but include some absolutely decadent treats along the way!

 

[raebates]

I don't know. Just looking at the picture raised my blood sugar about 50 points.

 

[chefpattie]

I would Love to try this with you guys, I was about 100 pounds overweight in June of last year, then the doctor told me that I had type 2 diabetic and sent me to nutrition classes which I did learn a lot from and I have lost about 50 lbs and I got my sugar levels to level off. But I have reached a platoe I have tried everything I had can't seem to get anymore weight to come off and my sugar levels won't balance out anyone with sugesstions

 

[JAE]

My computer crashed, but I'd love to talk sometime. I'll have to check in with you here later. Gotta get off hubby's computer.

 

[JAE]

Hoping everyone's day went well as far as eating and exercising goes. I live a mile from the beach at Lake Michigan and was able to take a walk in the sand. So good for the glutes! Tonight for dinner I used my large bar pan for roasted vegetables. I cut up a summer squash, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini, sprayed the pan with olive oil and baked at 425 for 25 minutes. Usually I use some kind of herb, garlic and onion, but I was too busy crying over my computer crashing. Right now I'm using my husband's. The veggies were great.
I did have a couple of peanut butter cookies with hershey's kisses, though. I'm not on a diet, just trying to eat more vegetables.
Keep eating your fruits and veggies!

 

[raebates]

Other than a small bit of brownie s'mores (I had to test them, of course), I did well last night--veggies and cheese. Breakfast was grapefruit. It's getting warm again, so I'm having trouble working up an appetite. I did put in my bike time this morning, though.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm someone who NEEDS protein in the morning! I find if I have a high protein breakfast, then the rest of my day, eating wise, is much better.

I just had - 2 Eggs, over easy (using a bit of olive oil in my 8 inch saute pan! )
with 1 slice of sprouted whole grain toast, and pink grapefruit. All Organic also. I eat organic as much as I can afford for many reasons. I've done alot of research, and read a ton, and also have seen incredible health benefits myself, and with others that I know. There are many reports and studies that show that organic fruits and veggies have way more of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidents that our bodies need than conventionally grown produce.......and even more studies on the effects of growth hormones and antibiotics used in beef, pork, etc....... Plus the fact that it is so much better for the environment.
My biggest "bad" habit is Coffee - I LOVE coffee, and am pretty sure I wouldn't want to live life without it!

 

[chefpattie]

I have decided to join you, Last night when I got home from work I went for a walk, I walked about 2 hours, not really fast, but at least I did it, I took my dog with me he is so lazy he just kept looking at me like, hey are we going to turn around yet.

 

[JAE]

Chef Becky, What is sprouted whole grain toast?
Great job walking for two hours, chefpattie. I've had such a busy day I haven't had time to eat much, and I've eaten a good portion of fruit and veggies. I'll try not to ruin things by eating the cookie dough in the frig.

 

[Brandie]

Getting ready to go for a run...gonna do three miles, but it won't be easy (even for me, Rae!). It's 88 degrees, windy as all get out, and I'm tired from manning my garage sale all day. But, hey, I have to pound the pavement, or it's going to pound me in Oregon!

Food-wise my day was lousy! Forgot breakfast (garage sale), had DQ for lunch, and two hot dogs for dinner. Ugh. My weight tomorrow morning is going to be ugly...

 

[JAE]

I'm really trying to keep this thread in front of you all. I don't want you to forget that you're trying to stay healthy, and I want to talk with you about healthy habits. I started out good today, but then the cookies kicked in. Too bad my stones turn out such good cookies!

 

[raebates]

Breakfast was baked oatmeal.Lunch was a few bites of lean ham sandwich, a bite of groundhog (tastes like a cross between beef and venison, in case you were wondering), fresh veggies, Apple-Berry Salsa with sweet potato chips, and watermelon.Dinner will be leftovers. Since I'm not a huge venison fan, the groundhog won't be part of those leftovers.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Chef Becky, What is sprouted whole grain toast?
Great job walking for two hours, chefpattie. I've had such a busy day I haven't had time to eat much, and I've eaten a good portion of fruit and veggies. I'll try not to ruin things by eating the cookie dough in the frig.

Like Ezekial Bread......you can find it in the freezer section of most Grocery stores (Meijers, Family Fare, D&W)....I buy a kind from Harvest Health Foods that is fresh though......

 

[JAE]

How do you make baked oatmeal? I make two servings of oatmeal on the stove every other morning and save half of it for the next day. Then I warm the leftovers up in the microwave.

 

[raebates]

Baked oatmeal is something I discovered at a women's retreat. The camp where the retreat was held provided meals. The first morning I was there the women were all excited that they were serving "the oatmeal." I wondered why everyone was excited about oatmeal. Did they seriously lack fiber in their diets? Then I tasted it. Man, oh, man! It tastes like an oatmeal cookie.

Also, it's really cheap and easy to prepare. It's one of those things you slop together, throw in a pan, and shove in the oven. I add a teaspoon or two of Cinnamon Plus sometimes for variety. Yes, you can add raisins before baking, but I'm not partial to what The Furry Guy's uncle calls dried flies.



Baked Oatmeal

1/2 c vegetable oil
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
3/4 T baking powder
1/2 t salt
1 1/8 c milk
3 c oatmeal (rolled or quick cook--not instant)


Preheat oven to 350F. Beat oil and sugar together with whisk. Add eggs. Add remaining ingredients. (I usually switch to a Classic Scraper for this part.) Mix well. Pour into greased 9 x 9 pan. (This fits well into the Small Round Baker. A half recipe fits perfectly in the small oval baker.)

Bake until firm and golden brown (about 1 hour). Can be topped with raisins and brown sugar.

 

[JAE]

I guess I'll have to pass on the baked oatmeal. I could just eat Lucky Charms if I wanted that much sugar or Dinosaur instant oatmeal would be good, too. I guess because this is the "healthy squad" thread, I'll stick with my plain oatmeal with raisins or bananas and cinnamon sometimes.

 

[JAE]

I was originally going to make this a weight loss thread but not everyone needs to lose weight. Also those that are trying to lose weight may be do it in different manners. I want this to be a place for all of us to be able to discuss geting and feeling healthier.

I am restarting the Fiber 35 diet today. Last time I started this I felt really good - Lots of energy - etc.

Anyone want to join me???

I will put in a second post with my weight loss history to start the thread.

Kathy
How is your diet going?

 

[JAE]

Anyone trying to be healthy today?

 

[JAE]

I'm eating healthy right now. Does anyone care? Just trying to keep this thread alive!

 

[raebates]

I guess I'll have to pass on the baked oatmeal. I could just eat Lucky Charms if I wanted that much sugar or Dinosaur instant oatmeal would be good, too. I guess because this is the "healthy squad" thread, I'll stick with my plain oatmeal with raisins or bananas and cinnamon sometimes.

Since it serves 8 to 10 people, I don't think it's too bad on sugar, but you're welcome to disagree. You can also cut the sugar in half, which is what I do.

 

[PamperChefCarol]

Baked oatmeal is something I discovered at a women's retreat. The camp where the retreat was held provided meals. The first morning I was there the women were all excited that they were serving "the oatmeal." I wondered why everyone was excited about oatmeal. Did they seriously lack fiber in their diets? Then I tasted it. Man, oh, man! It tastes like an oatmeal cookie.

Also, it's really cheap and easy to prepare. It's one of those things you slop together, throw in a pan, and shove in the oven. I add a teaspoon or two of Cinnamon Plus sometimes for variety. Yes, you can add raisins before baking, but I'm not partial to what The Furry Guy's uncle calls dried flies.



Baked Oatmeal

1/2 c vegetable oil
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
3/4 T baking powder
1/2 t salt
1 1/8 c milk
3 c oatmeal (rolled or quick cook--not instant)


Preheat oven to 350F. Beat oil and sugar together with whisk. Add eggs. Add remaining ingredients. (I usually switch to a Classic Scraper for this part.) Mix well. Pour into greased 9 x 9 pan. (This fits well into the Small Round Baker. A half recipe fits perfectly in the small oval baker.)

Bake until firm and golden brown (about 1 hour). Can be topped with raisins and brown sugar.

Someone commented on the sugar... couldn't you use Splenda, or one of those other fake sugars out there? My concern is the oil... can this be cut? And one more question, how many servings does the recipe make?

 

[raebates]

The recipe serves 8 to 10 people. It's very filling.Yes, you can substitute artificial sweetener or even honey for the sugar. (Several people have already posted concerns about artificial sweeteners, though.)As for the oil, I use light olive oil. It has no discernible taste, and gives me some healthy fat for the day. Since it's baked, I imagine you could substitute apple sauce. This would also allow you to further cut the sugar or sweetener.

 

[JAE]

Since it serves 8 to 10 people, I don't think it's too bad on sugar, but you're welcome to disagree. You can also cut the sugar in half, which is what I do.

It could definitely be worse on sugar, but on the whole there are 308-385 calories per serving depending on how many servings you go with. Also, 31% of the calories are from fat, at least not saturated or trans. This is calculated using skim milk. Personally, I'm trying to move away from sugar in my breakfast unless it's from all natural fruit. Can't wait for blueberries to be in season around here. I live less than five miles from a blueberry farm.

 

[Brandie]

Good Heavens! What are you doing with all the calculations?! Holy smokes! I don't think I could calculate my food so definitively--though maybe I should! I've always been of the opinion that breakfast is the one meal of the deal to "cheat" if you're going to--your metabolism is getting revved up for the day, and a little extra to burn can be doable in the morning moreso than at night. Of course, I like to run in the mornings before I eat, so everything is going full-speed by the time I have breakfast.

Food intake has been pretty awful this weekend--the garage sale kept me eating only what was really easy or what people would pick up for me, so I ate three fast food meals (ugh--and felt awful), and the rest was quick, not-so-healthy stuff. I did drink a lot of fluids, though, and I was active, even yesterday when I didn't run. I ran three really awful miles Friday night--it was hot, windy, and generally miserable, but I got it done. Tonight I was planning to run four miles, but when I finished four, I felt so great that I went ahead and did and extra mile! It was great, and I feel awesome--plus I ran sub-12-minute miles (which is good for me at that distance)! Fellow runners will know what I mean--sometimes when you're running you get to a point where you could just keep going and going until your legs don't work any more. I was still there at the end of five miles, but I decided that I need to get to bed sometime tonight!

Have a great evening and fabulous Monday--I hope to be home to post again tomorrow night!