Meals Eating Now !

[north60star]

Protein Pancakes
& Heated Up Blueberries

I added some maple extract in to the blueberries but it wasn't really noticeable.

[nyprincess]

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

No it doesn't (bb myth). In fact, it can sometimes actually IMPROVE progress (it helps maintain blood pressure and energy when in calorie deficit)... This is especially the case if you are sweating a lot or doing a lot of cardio (you waste/ lose salt).

The main concern people have is 'bloating' - but it doesn't cause bloating/ fluid retention - but it is actually swings in sodium that cause bloating issues. So if you have a higher sodium intake regularly, it doesn't matter...

So unless you have a medical condition where it is contraindicated (eg: heart disease or kidney disease) then there is no reason why you have to exclude it.

Thankyou Emma !!!
Now that i know its a myth and sodium isnt bad it will be so much easier to stick to my diet, infact i'll look forward to eating my meals.

[amj0883]

A simple lunch: Chicken, Broccoli, Green Beans, Olive Oil and Garlic Powder

[Megin]

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

No it doesn't (bb myth). In fact, it can sometimes actually IMPROVE progress (it helps maintain blood pressure and energy when in calorie deficit)... This is especially the case if you are sweating a lot or doing a lot of cardio (you waste/ lose salt).

The main concern people have is 'bloating' - but it doesn't cause bloating/ fluid retention - but it is actually swings in sodium that cause bloating issues. So if you have a higher sodium intake regularly, it doesn't matter...

So unless you have a medical condition where it is contraindicated (eg: heart disease or kidney disease) then there is no reason why you have to exclude it.

Nice answer, Ems!
I actually never thought of it that way. But that leads to a follow up question (sorry for the hijack ) why is adding table salt so frowned upon, then?

[Emma-Leigh]

Originally Posted by Megin

Nice answer, Ems!
I actually never thought of it that way. But that leads to a follow up question (sorry for the hijack ) why is adding table salt so frowned upon, then?

No hijack.. so don't stress...

For the general public? The reason why it is bad is because:
1. people eat crap food which is overly salted already (eg: packed foods) - so they already likely get 2 x the recommended intake
2. everyone is overweight, lazy, has high blood pressure, and is on the way to diabetic kidney disease...!!!


So in these cases it is a good thing that salt is not added to meals... They are getting enough anyway... They don't need to increase their blood pressure any further... They don't sweat ANYTHING out (unless they eat a hot fatty curry from the take away store ).... And their kidneys are already damaged, distressed, and working overtime...!!

So as you can see - for the 'fit healthy young community' that are eating well the 'don't add salt' health issue is not really an issue they need to be worried about...!!! Also - the reason why people cling to the principle in this community is not actually for the health reasons above, but the 'aesthetic' reasons ('it makes you fat' or 'it stalls process' or 'it will make you bloat' thing as discussed above)... And so, just as with the 'fruit' myth and the 'dairy' myth and the 'carbs at night' myth... the salt myth it another one of those 'cause the cut person at the gym told me so....' things that gets passed down in the bb'ing generations.


[just note - people who cut out salt are also at risk of iodine deficiency. Table salt is usually iodised and it is one of the only sources for most people... so if anyone reading this DOESN'T have table salt/ include iodised salt substitutes - then you might want to make sure you are getting iodine from something else in your diet to make up the deficiency]

[Emma-Leigh]

And to get back on topic...

Operation Roo and Stew
- Mumpkin (I used Kent)
- Sweet Tato
- Red Capsicum (sweet pepper to those above the equator)
- Green Beans
- Fresh Spinach
- Roo Roast
- Pine Nuts
- Garlic
- Black pepper and other herbs/ spices to taste
- Thick wedge of lemon

Combine mumpkin, sweet tato, capsicum, garlic, nuts and roo in crock pot.
Season to taste and add the wedge of lemon and a tbs water.
Cook on high for ~ 1-2 hrs until roast is sealed.
Add green beans then turn onto low and leave for 6-8 hrs.
Before serving - stir in spinach and allow it to wilt (~ 20 mins). Then remove roast and sit for 5 mins before carving.
Spoon vegetables onto serving plates and top with roast then garnish with a little more pepper!

[note - you may be questioning the image?? Well - pic are actually of my lunches for the week! So.. ermm... not looking so fancy ]

[amj0883]

I put a new twist on an old favorite...

Omlette with Mozzarella Cheese and Turkey Pepperoni w/ a side of veggies!





Next time I will add some Ricotta to make it more like a calzone

[north60star]

Tuna, 2 tbsp FF mayo, green onion, mrs dash on 3 wasa crisp bread
2 cups salad greens w/ 1 tbsp olive oil, i capful vinegar and mrs dash

[nyprincess]

Originally Posted by amj0883

I got this recipe from Miss Sophie's journal:

No Carb Buns

3 egg whites
2 yolks - you can use 3 yolks as well it just depends on what macros you want
1/8 tsp cream of tartar or 1/2 tsp baking powder
3 ounces cream cheese - I used low fat but you can use full fat as well
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Separate the eggs and add cream of tartar (or baking powder) to the whites, and cream cheese to the yolks. Use a mixer to combine the ingredients together. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar (or baking powder until STIFF! Afterwards mix the yolks and cream cheese
Use a spatula and fold the egg yolk mix into the whites. Take it slow so you don't break down the whites.
Spoon the mix onto a sheet, should make 6 buns.
Bake for about 25 minutes.
Take them out, let them cool down and enjoy!

Total macros all 6 buns - means there's about 37 calories in 1 bun.
222 calories

Fat: 10 gram
Protein: 25 gram
Carbs: 4 gram

*I personally used 2 yolks and Fat Free Cream Cheese*

They are a bit more moist than buns but I think they are great!!

This recipe is yummyy !!!
THANKYOU=)

[amj0883]

^^^Very welcome - I actually made some tonight

I decided to play in the kitchen today...

Jellies made with SF Strawberry/Kiwi with Pink Lemonade Kool Aid



Marshmallows...they came out good so guess what I will be trying to make tomm. Marshmallow and Chocolate Crepes....I can hardly wait

[amj0883]

Dinner:

Bacon Cheeseburger on Protein Bun!! YUMMMMOOOOO

[north60star]

24 Hour Fitness White Chili

[nyprincess]

Originally Posted by amj0883

^^^Very welcome - I actually made some tonight

I decided to play in the kitchen today...

Jellies made with SF Strawberry/Kiwi with Pink Lemonade Kool Aid

Marshmallows...they came out good so guess what I will be trying to make tomm. Marshmallow and Chocolate Crepes....I can hardly wait

omg amj you are so creative !!
i wish you were my sister

btw mandy 2 of your recipes are in my oven right now, i cant wait to see how they turn out =)

[amj0883]

Originally Posted by nyprincess

omg amj you are so creative !!
i wish you were my sister

btw mandy 2 of your recipes are in my oven right now, i cant wait to see how they turn out =)

LOL! Thank you!!

I cannot take credit for any of them because I am very un-creative...hehe...but I hope you love them!!!

The recipes for the jellies and marshmallows are here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ht=gummy+worms

*I do hope to have many more new creations in the next coming weeks* Any ideas?? Would love to hear them...

[nyprincess]

is there a substitute for cottage cheese in a pancake recipe? or can i just eliminate the cc?

[amj0883]

You will need something to bind it...you could use extra eggs, yogurt, etc..

[CPX]

From Veganomicon by Goddesses Isa & Terry
you can find the recipes online here

http://books.google.com/books?id=tjN...gS6s#PPA132,M1


Chickpea Cutlets page 133

Per cutlet
265 cals
9g fat
30g carbs
16g protein
4g fiber


Mashed Potatoes page 110

For 4 servings (only 1 tbsp Earth Balance margarine)
127 cals
3g fat
20g carbs
5g protein
4g fiber


Mushroom Gravy page 211

For 6 servings
73 cals
5g fat
10g carbs
3g protein
1g fiber


and braised bok choy

[north60star]

Why don't you want to use Cottage? Can't get it, or? If its a taste thing you don't even know its there.
How about Ricotta?

[nyprincess]

Originally Posted by north60star

Why don't you want to use Cottage? Can't get it, or? If its a taste thing you don't even know its there.
How about Ricotta?

Hey, im not a big fan of cottage cheese but i can always compromise on the taste. Its just that i dont have any in my fridge at the moment, i wouldve ran out to buy some but its 1:30am lol and i didnt want to wait until tomorrow to make it=)

[north60star]

Steel Cut Oats, a few slivered almond pieces
4 whites, 1 egg, red peppers, mushrooms, green onion
not pictured: a little skim milk for the oats and salsa for the eggs

[Mrs_Muscles]

I love to cook, but get incredibly lazy sometimes... when that happens I just visit this thread! I just wish I could make my stuff look as pretty as you all do

[north60star]

Fuction is more important that prettiness! The pretty factor is just a bonus. =P

[nyprincess]

My phone takes big pictures, i dont know how to resize them. Sorry

Its my first time making pancakes so it doesnt look very good but its yummyyy.
vanilla protein pancakes with ofcourse oranges and some blueberries !!



mandys no carb buns..YUMMYY

[amj0883]

Today's adventures:

Dinner: Chicken sandwich with hot sauce and ranch dressing (This is the boyfriend's - his looked better - I used a no carb bun)



Sweet Potato w/ my homemade marshmallow



Dessert: Strawberry Crepe with Cool Whip

[north60star]

Tonights Dinner:

baked tilapia (with a bit of chili-garlic sauce on the side)
brown rice (3 cups total recipe) (fried with pam and water) broccoli, red onion, carrots, mushrooms, 4 egg whites, 2 tbsp soy (1 would have been ok)
salad greens with olive oil and vinegar

Seriously the best meal I have had in a longgg time, clean or not.

[amj0883]

^^^^
Your meals are so much prettier

[2lean2Bmean]

ladies ladies ladies.....EVERYTHING LOOKS FABULOUS !!!!!

sorry i haven't added anything for a while, but my dinner-mates were getting a bit sick of the camera at the dinner table every night, so i thought i'd lay low...

BUT, i do have free rein at breakfast so ...it's breakfast as usual...

5 egg whts, homemade yogurt, Fiber one, blueberries, nectarine, almonds and 1T sug.free maple syrup



gotta love the BLUES... and the beautiful summer nectarines

...

[amj0883]

My daily breakfast and by far my FAVORITE meal!!!

Egg Beaters w/ Psyllium Husk and Oatmeal with Strawberries, Blueberries, and an egg stirred in while they are cooking on the stove!!

[nyprincess]

Delicious Dinner !!!!!

[amj0883]

What is that?? ^^^^

Dinner: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich w/ my usual veggies: spinach, broccoli, and green beans!!! (These were my favorite as a kid)