sillykitty

Crescent Roll Ups No afters

Easter Dinner leftovers Ham, Green Bean Casserole, Potato Casserole, Jalapeno Cheddar Beer Bread

Good Friday dinner EBTB* Seared Yellow Fin, Roasted Asparagus, Broccoli Cheddar Strata & Cole Slaw *Everything But The Bagel seasoning

I might wear actual real clothes for Easter 😲

There are no hard and fast rules for IF, lots of different variations. Some plans consider low calories a fast, while others require no calories during the fasting time frame BUT ... 2 months post WLS is way way too soon IMO to start with IF. Focus on healing and getting your protein and fluids. The weight will come off without IF, promise. Save IF for when your capacity expands and your hunger comes back.

Comfort food with an ethnic twist Thai Red Curry with Chicken over Brown Rice

That fish looks fab! 😂 Mushy watermelon is the reason I thought watermelon was gross up until a few years ago 🤮

No lamb pic???? 😭

Oh that looks super yum! I struggled with keeping pork tenderloin moist until I got my sous vide 😍

Day 73 of comfort food 😂 Chili & Cornbread w Cheese No afters (I had seconds actually)

It doesn't taste like traditional pasta, but it doesn't taste bad at all. Here are some examples of what I made with them. Meatball Ricotta Bake over Edamame Fettuccine Cold Sesame Salad with Black Soybean Pasta (served w seared ahi)

A lot of protein pasta's don't actually have a lot of protein (lentil, chickpea, black bean, Barilla, etc). But the edamame or the soybean pasta I linked above have as much protein as chicken breast

But there is no one size fits all approach. Having carbs, pasta, bread, rice isn't a "big no" for everyone. The restrictive approach worked, and still works for you. But some (like me) work better with moderation. For example, during my WL phase I would have a turkey sandwich, a half a slice of whole wheat bread is about 40 calories. I made stove top mac and cheese using ff milk and red fat cheese, the calories in the pasta was around 75. Those were satisfying to me, and gave me a break from protein dense meals that aren't my thing. Assuming someone doesn't have a issue with carbs being a slippery slope, what is the harm with having a varied diet, assuming they are meeting their calorie and protein goals?

And even more comfort food Lasagna & Rosemary Garlic Roll

Edamame or Soybean Pasta, high protein and tastes pretty decent

Still on my comfort food kick Chicken Marsala w Egg Noodles & Green Beans and Bacon (no afters) Dirty Dice with Spicy Sausage & Collard Greens

Funny, I do the same thing! My mom asked for the pozole recipe I made last week. I sent her the link and then noted all the changes I made. She said "never mind, I'll just wait till you make it again" 😂

That look delicious!! I'm super impressed I don't f with most ethnic food, as I can never get them to taste right.

In comfort food mode ... dropping off food for loved ones Pozole Rojo Cottage Pie

My grandma would be super proud of my meal planner spreadsheet, chicken & dumplings, meatloaf, shepherds pie, lasagna, spaghetti & meatballs. I'm totally in comfort food mode.

Anyone else cooking for loved ones who may have lost income, or lack cooking skills, or just because? Dropped this meal off this evening Seared sesame crusted yellow tail loin, soba noodle salad & garlic broccoli Ignore the odd plating, I have a storage container shortage! (And ignore the dirty counter 😳)

I definitely fall back on traditional comfort food during crisis-y times. I’m stocked up on regular rice vs cauliflower rice for example. I’ve also made a meal idea list that relies more on pantry & freezer staples than anything perishable. On my list are things like meatloaf, chili, chicken and dumplings etc.. When times are uncertain, I find home-y dishes comforting.

Quarantine comfort food Spicy Miso Ramen

Ground Turkey Taco Salad I didn't notice the KALE in the salad mix description when I bought it 🤮 😂

Yes, each day gets progressively more insane, with no end in sight right now. I'm fortunately work from home, and all work travel has been canceled for at least 6 weeks. So I'm in a good place to stay safe. Definitely feel for those who have to serve the public. Necessary but a huge self sacrifice.