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Need healthier options for Dried Onion Soup mixes

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:50:40 GMT

I am looking for ideas to replace dried onion soup mixes in two of my favorite recipies. I do not like the high sodium content and MSG in those mixes so I am looking for alternatives that can be used in meatloaf and pot roast when cooked in the crockpot.

Healthier Options for Dried Onion Soup mixes

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:57:08 GMT

I have several favorite recipies that call for dried onion soup mixes but I do not want to use them any more because they are so high in sodium and contain MSG. Since I am not very good and developing my own recipies I am looking for some ideas that I could use as a replacement. The recipies that call for this are a meatloaf recipie and pot roast, both of which are cooked in the crockpot.

Need Low Fat & Low Cholesterol Advise!!

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:31:14 GMT

What foods can I eat that would satisfy both low fat to lose weight and also low cholesterol (mine was 293!)?

I am in need of a healthy eating & exercise buddy or group of buddies.

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:56:47 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for a buddy or a few buddies to offer support in losing
weight. I am in the 35-40lbs. range to lose. So far I have been able to
maintain a 10-15lb loss over the last few years (I do easily fluctuate 5lbs
though); My goal is to lose the weight over a 6-8 month period and than just
maintain it, so by next summer I will be in better shape to do the things I
love. I would like to try to keep in touch at least 1x/week via email for
healthy recipe swapping (food is a big part of my life), exercise updates,
tips and any help/support I can offer or need myself for the weight loss.
I've been holding onto this weight for almost 10 years and IT NEEDS TO GO.
My confidence level has gone down so much over the years and I'm not the
same person I used to be because of it. I do have a husband at home that is
very healthy conscience, but he is naturally skinny (along with the rest my
in-laws, go figure) and it's just not working with his help (sometimes loved
one's mean well, but...........it's just not working for me).

My biggest issue is food. I live and breath it. When I go on vacation, my
first thought is all the different food I'm gonna try, LOL. To enjoy cooking
is an understatement for me. My feel happy room is the kitchen and my
favorite activity under eating is cooking the food I'm eating. For eating
healthy, I'm pretty much already there with most of it. If I have a recipe
that's not healthy I'm confidant enough to swap some things out and try it
out. My husband turned into a health/exercise nut a few years ago, so I
have already made some adjustments for swapping out items in recipes; still
working on getting rid of sugar and replacing with stevia or other natural
ways(maple syrup/honey in small amounts). I just have a VERY hard time by
eating too much. I can easily go back for seconds if not thirds. Plus, I'm
the type that I can't just have a few handfuls....I end up eating the whole
bag of popcorn/chips/ect.

Then for exercising. I don't need to go to a gym. I have all the equipment
at my house, I JUST NEED THE MOTIVATION TO START. I don't mind cardio too
much; started walking to work 2-3 days out of the week, almost 3 miles each
time a few weeks ago and I love our Elliptical, but I LOATHE any form of
strength training and that's exactly what I would like to start adding back
in.

So this is what I need help/support with. If there is anybody else there
that has similar needs please LMK and we maybe can help each other out.

Melissa1977

Looking for a health buddy! I just want to be healty,,,happy...and in shape! *WARNING: Emotional Eater!!** LOL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:54:08 GMT

Hello all! I just joined today. I have some weight that I need to lose and my problem is keeping that weight off!! I'm an emotional eater and whenever I get stressed all I want to do is eat..eat...and then eat some more! I don't know when to stop =/ It's kinda sad. Everyone around me is happy with their lifestyle and eating habits. I feel like no one understands me and is truly on the same page as me when I say I want to lose weight and eat healthy. Not saying they aren't supportive but it's just hard to be around people who love to eat just as much as I do but don't suffer the consequences of massive weight gain. I;m looking for a buddy to stay motivated and focused with. I know if I have someone depending on me to be there and do what I say I am going to do...then I know I will get it done..NO EXCUSES!!! If anyone out there is ready to lose some weight and needs a buddy to talk to and lose weight with....please let me know!!! Thanks!!! :)

Strive to eat 5 fruits & veggies daily!

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:59:31 GMT

I am taking a health promotion class and am committing to eat at least 2 fruits and 3 vegetables daily. I'd love to have any and all others who'd like to join me in this effort! Support could come in the way of recipes, educating one another on the health benefits of specific foods, etc.

Please let me know if your interested in committing too!!

Samantha

The Zone

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:22:05 GMT

Anyone here ever try the Zone diet? I'm not interested in losing weight but I heard it's a great way to start eating healthier.

Need support with losing weight and dieting

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:32:35 GMT

I joined a few weeks ago and have gotten interested in finding new yummy ways to eat the things I love. I need some support, however, about the small stuff that gets to me. I tend to eat when I am worried and stressed. My fiance is very good but he wrokd most of the week and not here to get me through all the time. I have been doing lots of cardio and lean muscle work in hopes to drop some inches. I have founf that looking at my actual weight doesn't help a lot because I have a lot of muscle covered with fat. So progress for me is seen in inches. I could use a hand and someone to talk to and would be able and willing to support someone just the same. Hope to here from someone soon. Thanks

Julie

dessert?

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:16:45 GMT

I often get a sweet tooth after dinner. I can live without chocolate or ice cream (most of the time) but I like fruit desserts. My problem is if a make a dessert it is so good I end up eating the whole thing in 1-2 days and it becomes a "danger food" for me, eg. low fat blueberry cheesecake. Does anyone have any ideas for ways I can satisfy my sweet tooth and still stay on program (possibly some ideas for ready made prepackaged desserts out there that I can keep on hand?)

April brings "senior" status, belly fat, lack of exercise--HELP!

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:16:58 GMT

Yup, I'm coming up on theee b-day of all b-days! I retired four years ago and since then my knees have allowed me to become the best couch potato, although I didn't start out that way. At the beginning I was pretty active around my house and yard. Little by little I found myself spending more time inside doing not much of anything. It's time to stop. Although I do have medical prolems with my knees (my right knee needs to be replaced) the more I 'sit' the worse it's going to get. I ate much better when I was working, not so much now.

So, that's my story -- I need backup. And, recipi's that are great tasting but also are inexpensive and can be pared down for a single person....or that can be frozen easily.

Hey, thanks for allowing me to vent -- I actually feel better all ready.

Joni