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Calories, Calories, Calories

krg75

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So I have to admit, I'm not a fan of calories. Rather, counting calories. I am just no good at it. I cook everything myself, and have NEVER EVER found out how many calories are in what. I eat small amounts, I am not eating crap. And obviously I am not counting calories.

 

Today for supper I made an awesome deer chili. I ate one cup of it. Was so good thought I'd go back for seconds. There I was in the kitchen, spoon in hand, and I thought...What the heck are you doing?? So I put my bowl in the sink and I was done. But how many calories did I eat? I havnt a clue. 3 lbs. of deer meat, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and 2 cans of beans. Made a HUGE pan. But how many calories in just one cup? No idea.

 

See the thing is I dont even remember the nutrition lady telling me how many calories to eat in one day. Yes, I am pathetic....and lazy...about the calories anyway. Every one is talking about 800-1000 cal a day. I think thats what I am doing...but have no idea. I even tried the my fitness pal thing. NO internet service where I live unless I am at home with WIFI. So that does me no good when I'm not at home.

 

I really do eat good. Still just having a protein shake for breakfast...which I know has 160 calories. Having a cup of food for lunch (no calorie counting). Then the same for dinner. Maybe yougurt for a snack. Cannot stand the greek stuff so Yoplait light (90 cal). And usually I eat cottage cheese (80 cal?? per 1/2 cup) with one of my meals for more protein. So I know the store bought calorie content, just not what I cook calorie content. I'm not good at that. HMMMM..add all the ingrediants up, measure the whole pan of food, then divide to get one cup....UGHHHHH!!!

 

So here is what my goal is. This weekend going to Sam's going to get some fish that I can just prepare for myself (individual servings). Then surely I can measure 1/3 cup of veggies or some side dish and finally start counting what I am eating.

 

I know with my 11 year old son, the 22 year old nephew, and the hubby at home, this kind of supper wont do for them, I will continue to cook all the things they like, but for me, I have to change. Gotta do it. Because I am worth it.



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I use a Fitbit to record all my intake and movements. But there are many free sites that people talk about. Fitness Pal is one of them. You write in what you cook and I guess it helps with the calories.

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Nutritional Info

  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 230.8

  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 74.1 mg
  • Sodium: 802.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
  • Protein: 24.9 g

i looked up deer chili and found this

if you ate a cup, you did fine....filling and nourishing...excellent choice

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Nutritional Info

  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 230.8

  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 74.1 mg
  • Sodium: 802.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
  • Protein: 24.9 g

i looked up deer chili and found this

if you ate a cup, you did fine....filling and nourishing...excellent choice

CG-you're great!!!! Does your hub hunt? I love deer meat.

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Thank you both!! Today I am tracking what I am eating. I said I would do it and by gosh I'm going to!!

We all hunt and fish. My son is always wanting to shoot smthing to eat. His thing right now is rabbits, but IDK about that, so we havnt let him shoot any yet...lol.

Its crappie time too!! They are biting real good. Already have some in the freezer!

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