Thread: easy and simple recipes

All you need is a slice of bread and a toaster!!!! Wow does that say something about my cooking ability, lol...I really would like to know some great recipes as well!!!!!!!!

toast----haha--im not much of a cooker either--so i really dont have much room to laugh, lol

I don't have specific recipes. However, throughout the course of my dieting I have a few tips that will guarantee results that you can see.

1st make sure you don't eat carbs past 6:00 p.m. If that means no carbs with dinner then so be it. Try substituting lettuce for bread, like burrito lettuce wraps instead of tortillas. Same with fajitas. Grilled chicken and a preferred vegetable can go a long way. High protein is always good.

Substitute mashed potatoes with, mashed cauliflower. It's a trick... It can have the same texture and can be an awesome substitute for those carbs.

Use lean turkey as a substitute for ground beef. It's obviously leaner. Its doesn't taste different and it's much easier on your body.

Always substitute regular for low fat.i.e. mayonaise, milk, whip cream, cheese, etc. Dairy products as low fat can definately help in your weightloss without losing a lot of flavor.

2nd if you are working out and are good about sticking to it. Make sure to cardio for 45 minutes. Anything less is a waste of time. If you do 45 minutes of cardio at 75% you're good to go. You can even walk, just make sure to keep your heart rate up for an extended period of time...

I am not a casual dieter. I am 5' 7" I use to weigh 165, I dropped 30lbs, by eating right, weight training, cardio training and being happy. I never considered myself fat, but I know now that I am healthier and much more attentive to every aspect of my life now....

TIPS are just as good!!! Thanks for all the info loressa!!!!!!

now i just need to implement those tips, lol

p.s.--i can use all the tips i can get- i really have to stop this junk food stuff!

saute chicken breast in olive oil
add stewed tomatos
broccli
then salt and pepper to taste
its a heaslty meal and its easy let me know what you think.

This is nothing fancy, but it is great for those who want to eat healthier and make a fast meal.

I cheat and buy the organic Ragu chunky sauce.
1 green bell pepper and 1 red
Mushrooms if you like
1 Tomato
1 package of WHEAT Whole Grain noodles (any style)
Olive Oil
Seasonings (salt, pepper, oregano)

I choose the whole grain wheat noodles because they are much better and less fattening then regular noodles. Boil those while you are making your sauce.

Slice either whole or half of the peppers and mushrooms into bite sized pieces. Toss into frying pan, season with whatever you like (I use salt, pepper, and oregano), and sautee on low to medium heat with 1 to 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil. The olive oil is the best and healthiest choice for cooking oils. Do not turn the heat to high! Olive oil is not made for high heat and will start to smoke! Sautee until the peppers are lightly browned. Add in your desired amount of organic Ragu or other tomato type of sauce. Simmer for a few minutes. Then serve your sauce over your noodles.

It takes a little practice to get it just the way you like it, but it's easy and healthy!!

Here's another fairly easy one!

1 package of Wheat whole grain noodles (any style) OR Lettuce
1 package of cooked crab meat (however much you would like)
Carton of small cherry tomatos (I think that's what you call them... just remember they are the tiny tomatos)
1 cucumber
Any other veggies you might want to put in this salad
Light Itialian salad dressing
Parmesian Cheese sprinkles (optional)

Cook your pasta or cut up your lettuce (whichever you prefer to use). Cut your cucumber into small bite sized pieces. Cut the small tomatos in half. Prepare any other veggies you like. Separate the crab meat into flakes or bite size pieces. Mix all together in large bowl (toss). Sprinkle in a small amount of parmesian cheese (if you like). Then either mix in the Italian dressing to taste or serve over individual bowls of salad. And that's it! Healthy salad in no time!