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James asks…

Does Anyone Have Any Creative Weight Loss Recipes?

I’m 19 and my husband is 22, we both have full-time jobs and are incredible busy, he is a computer technician that works a regular 9-5 job at a software developer and he runs his own business. I work as a sales representative for a wholesale shoe business, with a desk job that requires some but not much physical activity. I’ve always been a bit over weight and even though I just lost 30 pounds, have plateaued to 140, I’m 5’4 and do not consider myself fat, just I do have a few pounds to lose.My husband on the other hand, is 6’0 feet and 240 pounds which really worries me, he is a food lover of everything that is edible. And like I said, we are both extremely BUSY people so it’s hard to do groceries or take 30 minutes to walk everyday, but we do it anyway.

I’ve tried putting us on a “diet” which consists of 6 day’s of healthy eating and one day of eating whatever we wish.

But I’ve grown tired of the food I’ve been cooking which has been salmon, rice, beans, chicken, veggies, more chicken, we have steak once a week, and some sort of pasta, whether it’s spaghetti or fettuccine Alfredo once a week. I’ve noticed that the same things are sooooo boring and have found it hard to actually incorporate VEGETABLES in our diets. Fruits are easy, veggies are hard.

The recipes online are filled with vegetables that I don’t even know what they are or how to prepare. I’ve tried researching online any simple food recipes but the ones I have tried are just NOT my taste.

Anyone have their on recipes or an online source that has regular easy recipes for everyday people that don’t know how to pouch and what not?
BTW….

It’s not that I don’t have time because I have a 9-5 job. Like I said… we run our own business and going to open a store in Jan meaning we have absolutely NO time… except for today that I took a day off but my husband is STILL working (he’s been out since 8 am, will get home here at 12 am to wake up at 6 to go to work again, and we work 1 hour from where we live so add 2 hours of commute everyday). So it’s harsh when someone accuses us me of not working hard, of being lazy, of working less so I can just get “paid”. No… I work hard because I want my hard work to make ME wealthy, not to make other people wealthy through MY hard work… But like I said, I’ve been putting us on a diet plus excising at least for 30-45 min a day. SO don’t be harsh please :).

weight loss cardiff answers:

I dont have a specific answer for you, but i can tell you that juicing your vegetables, if you can get used to the taste, is extremely beneficial for your body, and can help boost your metabolism. I went on a 5 day juice cleanse, i juiced my own vegetables, added a small amount of fruit for taste. I found recepies in First magezine, they have creative healthy recipes so check them out. Anyway, i lost 4 lbs that week, and felt great to boot! Btw i am 21 and 5’3, about 145lbs. I know how it feels to want to get rid of just those few extras 🙂 here is what i usually had for breakfast, but keep in mind, you have to get used to the taste, and tweak it where you need to…if you cant handle the celery taste, omit it, i did some days.

Juice all this together:
1 Beet
3 Carrots
2 Apples
2 Celery stalks
1/2 inch ginger root (for taste)
1/2 lemon
( i added fresh spinach sometimes, but unless you have a high grade juicer, its better to put spinach in a blender)

substitue apples if you want, i added it to this recipe to add some sweet. Also any red fruit boosts metabolism as well, such as red grapes. Good luck

Donna asks…

Where can i get weight loss recipes?

I have a very big appetite and i would like to satisfy my hunger by eating healthy meal. Anyone can give me easy to prepare healthy meal so that i don’t have to starve myself in order to lose weight? I read many articles that said starving will lose muscle right? I need something that i can take it on the go because i go to work very early in the morning and i might not have too much time to prepare. Please help

weight loss cardiff answers:

The best low calorie recipes are definitely at www.hungrygirl.com

Richard asks…

Recipes for weight loss/healthy eating?

Hello there….i am after some easy recipes that are very healthy and good for weight loss. I am currently over 2 stone overweight and im looking to reduce/change what im eating but i have not a clue, i need stuff that can fill me up as i am a pig and i dont want to get cravings for the bad food. Any help,thankyou.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Here are some of my favorites I’ve found as I’ve been losing weight….

Http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Black-Bean-and-Rice-Enchiladas/Detail.aspx

http://www.recipezaar.com/102620

http://www.recipezaar.com/82288

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=5060.0

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=103512

Also, check out www.sparkpeople.com. It’s free. You can tell it what you’ve eaten for the day and it will track calories for you, and it has really great message boards with supportive people. It’s helped me lose almost 100 pounds.

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Laura asks…

Healthy Breakfasts For Weight Loss Recipes?

Any recipes which is healthy for weight loss and easy to prepare.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Apple or other fruit with almond butter

Hummus with carrot sticks or sliced red/yellow/orange peppers

Guacamole with carrot sticks or sliced red/yellow/orange peppers

Ricotta cheese (grass-fed if possible) mixed with cocoa powder, stevia, and vanilla extract (delicious high protein, low carb snack!) – http://www.bizstar.in/Diet-Plan

Cottage cheese mixed with yogurt, berries, and walnuts or pecans

A couple hard boiled eggs with carrot and celery sticks and hummus.

Mark asks…

Healthy breakfast recipes for weight loss?

I’m looking for healthy, breakfast recipes other than the cereal I eat every morning. Something easy and tasty to make that has proper nutrients and calories to aid with weight loss. Any smoothie ideas/easy recipes appreciated.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Ahh smoothies are my favorite breakfast!! My kiddos love them too! They are grab and go, flavorful and they are customizable to taste preference.

Here’s my basic plan (add or subtract items as you like):

Toss in the blender and away you go!

Ingredients:
-Yoplait Greek Plain yogurt(17 grams of protein per container! And has both calcium and vitamin D in it, which not all brands do)
-frozen fruit of choice (blueberries, mango, cranberries, strawberries, blackberries, pineapple)
-splash of juice (I like guava or passionfruit)
-tsp of zest of citrus fruit (lemon, orange, grapfruit)
-Tbsp of flax seeds (optional)
-soft tofu (optional)

Have you tried veggies in your smoothie?:
-frozen green veggies (kale or spinach) they mix right in…you won’t even know they are there!

Yummy, nutritious, and portable!!

Here’s a website with more ideas:

Chris asks…

What are some great weight-loss websites with some fast, easy to follow recipes for younger women?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Www.cdc.gov
www.blubberbusters.com
www.beinggirl.com

I HOPE IT HELPED!!!

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Robert asks…

Good & easy recipes for weight loss.?

I’m trying to lose weight and would like to know if you have any good recipes for foods that are good for weight loss. Everyday day foods that you can buy simple ingredients from supermarkets.

Also, how bad is white pasta (starch)and how good is brown pasta. (my question mark button is not working, -_-) Thank you for reading.

weight loss cardiff answers:

White pasta isn’t bad for you, it just that whole grain keeps you fuller longer and has more nutritional value. Balance your plate to be 1/2 veg, 1/4 protein, 1/4 carb. Cut back red meat, stick to white and try vegetarian once in a while.

Baked Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes
1 lb chicken breasts, boneless; 1 oz vegetable oil; 20 whole garlic cloves, peeled; 1 medium onion, sliced thin; 1/2 c sun dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cupwhite wine; 1/2-3/4 cup chicken stock; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; white pepper to taste: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rinse & dry chicken. Crush 2 garlic cloves. Place an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Add crushed garlic to pan then place chicken in the pan on top of the garlic. Toss in remaining garlic cloves.Cook chicken 8 minutes, flip. Continue to cook 4 minutes. Remove chicken from pan. Set aside. Place onions and tomatoes over caramelized garlic. Allow onions and tomatoes to sweat in pan for 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat, add wine. Stir. Add chicken back. Add stock just until liquid level reaches halfway up sides of the chicken. Add oregano and pepper to taste. Cover with tight fitting lid and place in oven. Bake 30 mins.Serves 4, 256 calories

Pan-Fried Tilapia
4 tilapia fillets, about 4 oz. Each; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tbsp oil; seasonings to taste: cut tilapia into 3 inch pieces/strips. Season if desired and coat with breadcrumbs. Cook fish in oil 6-8 minutes in skillet, turning once, until golden brown and easily flaked. Serves 4, 211 calories

Lemon-Spinach pasta
Penne, 2 cups; Margarine, 1 tsp; Garlic, 1 clove; Light Ricotta Cheese, 0.5 cup; Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated, 2 tbsp; Lemon Peel, 1 tsp; Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp; pinch salt; Oregano, 1 tsp; Fresh Baby Spinach, 2.5 cups; Diced Red Pepper, 0.25 cup: Cook Penne according to pasta instructions til al dente. Reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water, drain pasta and set aside. Melt margarine in the same pot; fry garlic until fragrant. Add ricotta, 1/2 the Parmesan, lemon rind and juice, salt, oregano, and enough of the pasta water to thin out the sauce. Stirring frequently, bring mixture to a simmer. Add spinach and red pepper. Stir until spinach is wilted. Return pasta to pot, toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Serves 2 as a main dish, 420 calories each, or 4 as a side, 210 calories.

Vegetarian Lasagna
3 tbsp flour; 1-1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; Salt and Pepper; 4 carrots; 2 bunches broccoli; 1 onions, chopped; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 can tomatoes, drained (reserve juice); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 6 oven-ready lasagna noodles: In small pan, blend flour with 1/4 cup of the milk til smooth. Stir in remaining milk. Cook, stirring, over medium heat til thickened. Add 1/2 cheese, the nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2 mins. Place waxed paper directly on surface and set aside. Peel and slice carrots and broccoli stalks. Break broccoli florets into bite-size pieces. In saucepan of boiling water, cook carrots and broccoli stalks until almost tender-crisp. Add broccoli florets and cook for 3 mins; drain. Gently stir in onion and mushrooms; let stand, covered, 5 mins. Stir in cheese sauce; set aside. Crush tomatoes in bowl. Stir in tomato paste and enough reserved tomato juice to make 2 cups. Stir in basil, oregano and salt and pepper. Spoon one-third of the tomato mixture into ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish; arrange half of the noodles over the top. Cover with half of the vegetable mixture. Repeat layers; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil; bake 30 mins at 350.

Luscious Lentils:
1 cup of dried lentils; 3.5 cups of water; 1 small onion, diced; .5 red bell pepper, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp. Oil; 1 tsp. Salt; 1 tsp black pepper: In a medium sized skillet, saute onions and peppers and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender. In a medium sauce pan, combine lentils and water. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat, add vegetables, cover and simmer until reduced (about 20-25 minutes.) Serves 4 as side, 134 calories.

Baked Linguine Florentine
5 oz linguine; 1 C low fat shredded mozzarella; 3/4 C low fat sour cream; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 10oz pkg frozen spinach, thawed & drained; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 15 oz can tomato sauce. Cook linguine according to packaging. Combine cheese, sour cream. Egg, spinich, salt and garlic powder in a bowl. Add drained cooked linguine & throughly combine. Place in 8X8 baking dish and top with sauce. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 30 minutes. Serves 8 as side, 172 calories.

Mark asks…

I need some healthy weight loss recipes for my Thanksgiving holidays?

Any suggestion of some easy to prepare weight loss recipes for my thanksgiving holidays??

weight loss cardiff answers:

Exercises to Lose Belly Fat: Cardio workouts

Cardio can actually help you to lose weight everywhere on your body, which also makes it a great exercise to lose belly fat. The human body has a tendency to accumulate extra fat in a variety of different places, dependent mostly on genetics. If your body stores fat around your belly, you need to decrease your overall body fat percentage in order to achieve the flatter, healthier stomach you have always imagined.

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Sandy asks…

Does anybody have any quick, easy, healthy and tasty recipes conducive to weight loss and healthy living?

I grew up cooking like a classic midwesterner and most of the recipes I know are fattening. At almost 40 now, it is catching up with me and I need advice on recipes, food ideas and/or some websites that you have tried/tested some recipes. I like all kinds of foods, just don’t know how to make the healthy ones. I usually cook for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children so kid friendly is a bonus!). I also would like to be able to pass down more healthy cooking/eating habits to my children so that none of us ends up like my grand parents and aunts & uncles (VERY obese). We have already dramatically cut back on the sodas and junk food, only have it on rare special occasions and don’t keep that stuff in the house. Thank you for your help!

weight loss cardiff answers:

I have 27. How would I get them to you?Apple muffins. Banana muffins. Basic veggie soup. Bran+date muffins. Brazilian chicken. Californian summer salad. Carrot muffins. Chinese chicken. Creamy basil and parsley kingklip(Fish). Creamy mushroom and shrimp linguini. Creamy stuffed potatoes. Devil`s chocolate fudge brownies. Fat free lasagne. Fat free muffins. Garden spinach soup. Green pea soup. Lightly curried rice salad. Millionaire`s fish pie. Mixed berry pavlova. Pasta marinara prune muffins quick bread quick chicken stroganoff. Sole with three-mustard and dill sauce. Sour cream and chives dressing oil free. Spiced carrot soup. Tomato soup. All these recipes are non fattening Pick those you want and email the names with you email address and I will send them along in MS word form.Good luck.

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Sandy asks…

Please Give Me Your Healthy Easy Recipes For Weight Loss…?

Please Give Easy Recipes!! Any Advice?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Hello meltznyomth,
I am neither a dietician nor a nutritionist. These are the people you really should contact if you are serious.
Visit the resource listed below.

David asks…

What are some good weight loss recipes (easy ones!)?

I’m going on holiday in 5 weeks and want to lose some weight/flatten stomach beforehand. I cycle around 20 minutes a day (getting to places).
What are some yummy low calorie recipes that I could use – that are relatively simple (and I mean SIMPLE please! – I’m a student and will just end up being too lazy to make elaborate stir-fries, or even follow diet plans that include too large an array of recipes that I can’t afford or make). I’m a fan of chicken (skinless); salmon; tuna etc. and most vegetables.

Thanks a lot

weight loss cardiff answers:

Well i would stick to home made chicken grill (without skin) salad , fruits , whole grain (but not as much) fish, and steamed vegetables. Also try tofu they come in variety of flavors. The fruit i would recommend is pineapple it really helps you brake down other foods in your stomach since its a strong acid fruit. Hope that helped.

Maria asks…

Easy Weight Watchers recipes for one?

I need help with some weight watchers recipes for one. I know about dotti’s weight loss zone. I am wanting some more simple easy recipes!!
Thanks!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Have you tried the weight watchers web site?
Www.weightwatchers.com
or the canadian one
www.weightwatchers.ca

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