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shadysgirl
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Posted: 20 Aug 2007 03:14 am |
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I am in the process of losing another 17 pounds (Goal Weight: 130 on Goal Date: December 25th). I've lost about 30 pounds and would like to continue to work towards my goal.I am starting my senior year of college next week and will be on campus from 8-4 every day (or at least most days). I am planning on packing my lunch and at least one or two snacks from home and taking them with me. I would really appreciate some ideas for simple, healthy, and fairly cheap lunches and snacks that I can pack.
My snack ideas include prepackaged nuts, low fat granola bars, fruits, and veggies. Any more???
Are meal replacement bars (i.e. Slim Fast or Special K bars) or shakes an okay thing to include in my diet on a once or twice a week basis? Also...since I am losing and want to keep losing until I reach my goal, is there a recommended calorie quota for my snack and meal?
Stats: Weight 147 Height 5'4.5" Female 21 years old. I typically walk about 60-90 minutes at least 5 days a week. I have used the calculators numerous times but would really appreciate some input from some other people. Thanks!!!  shadysgirl
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Peter
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Posted: 20 Aug 2007 03:26 am |
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There are a number of newsletter on snacks, including Snacking between Meals.
I love carrot sticks with some (sweet) raisins mixed in.
Peter
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Nir
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Posted: 20 Aug 2007 08:03 am |
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Let's assume you're eating 1500-1600 calories. It's about how you divide up your calories. For example you might eat 5 times a day, 300 calories at a time, or 6 times a day, 250 calories at a time.
Next month when I'll be spending larger chunks of my life in college I expect to take with me vegetables in boxes (for bulk - to fill me up), a possible protein top-up (a small portion of meat/fish or some TVP) and some nuts (in case I need to top-up calories further). I expect washing and preparing (and possibly cooking) those vegetables to take an annoying amount of time at home - I'll probably be getting my food ready the night before.
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shadysgirl
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Posted: 20 Aug 2007 01:20 pm |
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Thanks. 
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abnormalapathy
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Posted: 22 Aug 2007 12:44 pm |
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| I feel like I carry a refrigerator around with me. On a typical day I'll pack a banana, 2 small apples, a pear, a few Wasa crisps (light rye), reduced fat cheese, a 32 oz bottle of water, sometimes I'll bring a serving of hummus, and on days when I know I'm doing heavy work at the gym--a peanut butter sandwich on whole grain bread. I tend to buy lunch here at the office and then cook when I get home, or put something in the Crock Pot so it's already done when I walk in the door.
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Trixie.in.Dixie
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Posted: 23 Aug 2007 07:33 pm |
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| I like to have individual snacks that are healthy and low-cal, but easy to grab and go. I keep a supply of snack size zip top baggies and disposable (Glad, ZipLoc) plastic containers with lids - they come in little bitty sizes, too. I create my own little snack packs of my favorite crunchy salad veggies, tiny dill pickles, raw nuts, dried fruit, etc. That way I can have individually packaged snacks (boundaries are good) without paying for the cost of commercially pre-packaged snacks. Exceptions for me are the sugar free/fat-free pudding cups, ff cottage cheese, and individually wrapped string cheese (light is only about 60 calories per stick). Some things are just easier to buy in individual servings! If I have snacks ready to grab, it's fast, and convenient. I like to take an insulated lunch bag (about the size of a six-pack) and put little freezer packs to keep the goodies cold all day. Those are usually available wherever you buy the lunch bags or even camping supplies.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 25 Aug 2007 12:06 am |
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My best weight loss dietary foods are: salad, beans and bananas. This would take some preparation, like Nir stated, possibly the night before, salad with some almond slices maybe in a plastic container- watch the dressing, make it low cal. Beans! They are cheap and a wonderful weight loss tool. I buy the canned chili flavored, but they do not have any meat and so they are low cal. Open a can and pour some into a plastic container. I am such a savage, that I would just eat it at room temperature out of my back pack. Bananas offer lasting energy also. I eat them everyday. I have used slim fast meal bars because they are so convenient, but they do have hydrogenated oil, which is not healthy, but I still eat them once in a while. Sometimes weight loss takes precidence. I would definately limit the breads. The energy you get from it is a fast burn and then you crash. The fruit, salad and beans really help with blood sugar levels quite a bit and the enzymes they contain are a major weight loss booster. Occasionaly you could take leftover cooked veggies from supper the night before.
Taking lunch is really the way to go. You are doing the best thing. It's good to save money and you will eat healthier too! By the way, lettuce is about a dollar or so for a head, so if you make your own salad it doesn't need to be that expensive. And, the beans are a great weight loss tool. They are really nutricious and cheap! They have protein and will give you the energy you need to get through the afternoon. I would eat, both salad and beans for lunch, snack on fruit, drink lots of water and occasionaly supplement with the slim fast bars and other healthy snacks like peanut butter and occasional bread/crackers.
School is exciting! Best wishes to you in your studies and healthy habits!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 25 Aug 2007 12:12 am |
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| By the way, Nir, what is TVP? I have read your mentioning of it before and I am always wondering what it is.
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Nir
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Posted: 25 Aug 2007 12:28 am |
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TVP stands for Textured Vegetable Protein (sometimes Textured Soy Protein). Otherwise known as 'dried soya mince'. This product is made from soy beans. You hydrate it (e.g. by pouring boiling water over it and waiting for 1 minute) and can then use it in recipes, for example substituting for minced beef. As it is principally made from soy beans, I consider it to be nutritionally similiar to cooked legumes.
The product I buy has 57% of its calories from protein, making it an effective source of complete protein. It is vegan and Fuhrman-friendly (he uses it in some of the recipes at the back of the ETL book)
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Sassykat
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Posted: 25 Aug 2007 01:31 am |
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Aaaah, that sounds like tofu. [made from soybeans] I've never had it, actually. I've heard that it causes the thyroid to become sluggish, which I guess could be a rumor, but I have steered clear of it because of that. What do you think? Do you think it could be true?
I don't know why I would think of it any differently from other beans though. It's funny the way our thought process works.
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Nir
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Posted: 26 Aug 2007 12:16 am |
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Rather different texture to tofu, though.
Check out diseaseproof.com/archives/healthy-food-soy-bean-thoughts-from-the-member-center.html for Dr Fuhrman's take on this.
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shadysgirl
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Posted: 27 Aug 2007 11:01 pm |
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| wow! Thank you SO MUCH for the great ideas! I love beans too so I will definitely be eating them quite frequently. I had my first day of classes today and it is going to be a stressful semester but I'm going to keep on keeping on :) and I WILL reach my goal.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 29 Aug 2007 01:08 am |
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| What classes do you have? I love beans too. I am thankful they are so healthy and economical!
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shadysgirl
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Posted: 30 Aug 2007 02:14 am |
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| This semester is my last semester before student teaching so I have six "methods" courses. Basically we learn exactly how to teach the various content areas for elementary students. First week of packing my lunch has gone quite well. I feel great knowing that I am saving money and helping my body get healthier!
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Trixie.in.Dixie
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Posted: 30 Aug 2007 12:41 pm |
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| Good luck with the teaching! I remember my student teaching from waaay back when. I ended up not teaching after all (long story) but I LOVED getting that degree. My years in college were truly the best. Sorry, this is off-topic....back to dietary subjects!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 30 Aug 2007 06:20 pm |
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That sounds very interesting. My youngest is in 2nd grade and so I find it interesting the different ways there are to teach something. Unfortunately our school uses lots of worksheets, but I like to experiment with different ways to help him read and learn his spelling words at home.
Glad to hear that packing your lunch is going well.
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