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mamabear
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Posted: 8 May 2007 12:18 am |
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This is probably a dumb question. By now, most of you probably know I'm recuperating from a major knee injury, which is making losing weight a lot harder.
I can't stand long enough (with all the other things that I have to do in a day) to cook from scratch foods for all meals and snacks. On top of that, my daughter requires much higher calories than either my husband or me (she's in judo and works out daily).
I'd say, "let them cook for themselves," but I'm the only one with the time and the skill to cook  .
Anybody have any suggestions?
Mamabear
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fsahurie
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Posted: 8 May 2007 04:47 pm |
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Hi,
Ill do my best, so here goes:Maybe you could try to dine out sometimes at places that serve home cooked meals???As in restaurants or diners?Hope that helps.
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Paint-Mom
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Posted: 8 May 2007 08:05 pm |
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Try crock pot recipes. You can add veggies and meat. And of course add bread for a side for those who can afford it!
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mamabear
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Posted: 8 May 2007 10:50 pm |
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That's a good idea, I hadn't thought of that. It gets kind of frustrating after a while, but one good thing is happening, my daughter is learning to cook ;).
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Peter
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Posted: 14 May 2007 02:15 am |
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I know this won't be helpful but I just had to comment that you say you don't have time to cook from scratch foods. "From" scratch foods? I EAT scratch foods!
If I'm eating something like peas, corn, beans or another simple veggie, I boil it, strain out the water, dump it back into the pan and mix in a little Promise margarine and salt.
Eggs are scrambled or over easy. A little Pam in the pan and salt on top.
Salads gets fancy with three ingredients: Pre-cut, packaged romaine (I finally decided I have so little time it's worth the extra money to buy it this way though I'm terribly frugal at heart), sliced fresh mushrooms, and Raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Chicken for dinner means a boneless, skinless chicken breast. Again, a little Pam in the pan and salt on top.
Pasta would be boiling whole wheat pasta, draining the water then putting it back in the pan with a small can of mushrooms and a can of tomato sauce.
I think I've made my point. The catch is that my meals would be bland and boring for others, but I couldn't be happier!
Hope you're better soon so you can simmer all those fine sauces. I don't stand long enough to turn this PC off when cooking! 
Peter
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mamabear
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Posted: 14 May 2007 03:33 am |
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Actually, unfortunately, it isn't a time thing. I have *loads* of time. I have little stamina for *standing*.
Yesterday, we (my husband, daughter and I) spent more than 9 hours driving. I did ok for about the first two.
I have a plan to talk to a nutritionist, preferably related to my orthopedist, to find out what to do and what not. Right now, it'd take about 3,000 mgs of vicodin to just knock out the pain (and I *won't* do that). I am "naughty" and try to hike at least once weekly, usually on a relatively flat path. I'm not supposed to hike until either Sept. or Oct., according to the docs. I gain weight to fast to listen to that. I'd like to, but I don't feel like returning to blimp form.
Personally, I think that I might have a slightly unusual diet problem, and I *really* admire all of you that are managing on your own! All of you are encouraging me greatly, even if our circumstances are different.
Oh, btw, Clarinetgirl, when I was a *lot* younger (stopped at 16), I played the clarinet, and I still have one. Personally, I enjoy recorders (soprano and alto), guitar and piano more, but it's because I can favor my bum leg....and the asthma doesn't intervene.
Mamabear
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jillybean720
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Posted: 14 May 2007 04:50 pm |
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I'm not sure what it is you're cooking that requires you to have to stand in the kitchen for long periods of time. I can't think of ANYTHING I make that requires me to stand in the kitchen for more than 5 minutes at a time. While things are cooking (baking/boiling/microwaving/whatever), I sit down at my computer or on the couch watching tv. If something does take a lot of time preparing (like a lasagna, maybe?), there's no reason you can't do that while sitting at a table instead of standing.
I don't have a knee problem, but I sure am lazy Heck, even if I am just cutting up fruits or veggies for the week, I clean them off in the kitchen and then take them into the living room and cut them on the coffee table while watching tv.
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Peter
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Posted: 14 May 2007 05:00 pm |
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jillybean720,
Martha Stewarts we aren't!
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Nir
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Posted: 14 May 2007 08:29 pm |
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I'm lazy too, otherwise I would make a link here with a concept called NEAT [one moment while I Google it:] it stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
ht tp://www.abcbodybuilding.com/neat.php
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mamabear
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Posted: 14 May 2007 08:57 pm |
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I'm not a neat enough chopper to chop stuff in the living room . We like to eat fresh stuff as much as possible, and I make my own soups and sauces, some of which require up to half an hour of constant attention on the stove.
I think the crock pot idea may be the best bet for me, as it will avoid having to eat commercial stuff with lots of fat and salt. I enjoy cooking, it's just a struggle sometimes, especially if I've spent the day doing yard work or hiking.
Mamabear
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