Beans For Lunch!!!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Today I was in a hurry with lunch and made a hasty, but tasty one. At least I liked it.
Yesterday I cooked dried beans so I could have no salt added. Instead I add some onion and garlic. I mixed baby limas and northern white beans. Took a full cup, heated them partway, added salsa and heated a little more, and then topped it with 1/4 C. lowfat cottage cheese. Sounds rather atrange, but I really liked that combo. And it was filling enough to last all afternoon - to 7 PM when we had dinner.

  

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JOYYAK 8/19/2010 9:17PM

Ummm..love beans...just made a big crockpot full of bean soup yesterday! And, yes, I like making it from scratch because you have that "salt" control. I'll have to try topping my soup with a little cottage cheese! Really not much different than sour cream on chili, is it?? :) Joyce Report Inappropriate Comment

HICIM705 8/18/2010 9:45PM

Beans are supposed to be very good for you as well. I don't think that the combination sounds strange at all - ... it's fun to experiment sometimes!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

THENEWCINDY 8/18/2010 7:05AM

I wish I liked beans cause they are such a healthy protein source Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 8/17/2010 11:40PM

I love beans too and have made them without adding salt. Report Inappropriate Comment

GRACIEC 8/17/2010 11:08PM

I love home cooked beans - my favorite being pinto but that's the southwest influence! Report Inappropriate Comment

DECKEREC 8/17/2010 9:41PM

Toot Toot! Go Care Bears Go! Report Inappropriate Comment

BKNOCK 8/17/2010 8:46PM

Sounds interesting! Report Inappropriate Comment

MISSLOIS 8/17/2010 8:18PM

I think I might try your bean meal. Report Inappropriate Comment

BETRME100 8/17/2010 8:12PM

I almost always cook up a pot of beans every week so I have some in the fridge when I need them..I wonder how your creation would taste with Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese?! Report Inappropriate Comment

PMFISH 8/17/2010 7:48PM

I just combined black beans, kidney beans, corn, and beets with onions for lunch. Yum! Quite filling and less than 200 calories. Just used cans and rinsed to get rid of salt. Helped break a plateau! Pop Report Inappropriate Comment

Love London

Monday, August 16, 2010

I know, it is only a cyber trip to London, but I will go there any time I can.
It is more than 20 years since I was last there, and this trip is long overdue. Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, all waiting for me to view them once again.
I can usually lose weight on a trip like this so maybe I can get down those 4.9 lbs. to reach my 5% weight loss goal on this Summertime Challenge. I slowed down this week, but did increase my exercise and hope to continue with that pattern.
Go, Care Bears, GO!!!

  

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QUADCMOM 8/17/2010 7:32AM

What a great virtual trip Carol. You can get these 4.9 pounds off. I just know it !!! Report Inappropriate Comment

THENEWCINDY 8/17/2010 7:18AM

I want to go to london and paris...maybe in a couple of yrs :) Report Inappropriate Comment

MIMAWELIZABETH 8/17/2010 2:56AM

A 10-day trip to London was a graduation present from my father during my senior year at Penn State. The Theatre Department organized the trip, which included airfare, hotel with breakfast, and 10 stage theatre tickets. Other than showing up for the plays and a couple of discussion groups, we were free to do whatever we wanted... It was a GRAND ADVENTURE! I wanted to go so much, but when I brought it up to my father, he couldn't believe what it would cost. He kept questioning, "are you sure?" I sent him proof, and he said, "I HAVE to say yes - let's call it your graduation present." Total cost? $324! I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!! Comment edited on: 8/17/2010 2:58:46 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

Carol's Fruit Smoothie

Friday, August 06, 2010

Just finished my lunch with a delicious and filling smoothie for just under 136 calories. (Who needs one from McDonald's with the added sugar???)
I used 8 oz. Light Vanilla Soy milk, 6 medium sized frozen strawberries and 1/2 a frozen banana in chunks. In a few seconds my blender had it ready to drink. DeLish!!!

  

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WILLITWORK1 8/9/2010 4:52PM

I think I will try it too! Thanks, Carol! Report Inappropriate Comment

BKNOCK 8/7/2010 10:24PM

Wow, you sure have some yummy drink recipes! Report Inappropriate Comment

DECKEREC 8/6/2010 10:22PM

Thanks for sharing these great summer treats! Report Inappropriate Comment

WINNIEATWELL2 8/6/2010 1:24PM

I was looking for a new smoothie recipe and viola, here it is. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARYLQ11 8/6/2010 1:10PM

That sounds delicious--will have it for lunch. Report Inappropriate Comment

RHONDA_11 8/6/2010 1:09PM

Sounds great!!! Rhonda Report Inappropriate Comment

SATISFYING THAT SWEET TOOTH - WITH NO SUGAR!!!

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Since our summertime challenge includes NO Junk Food this week, I find myself craving something sweet. I realize just how often I do eat some little thing just to cure that sweet tooth. But thanks to recipes on Spark People, I now make the frozen custard with frozen bananas and really like it better than ice cream. I actually feel guilty when eating it even though I know it is just a fruit. We used to run an ice cream stand and made many flavors of rich and creamy ice cream and my comment was, "They can take away all the desserts in the world except for ice cream". And now they can take it as long as I can have my banana frozen custard!!!
It is great for those of us who are lactose intolerant! And a tiny dab of chocolate syrup makes it really complete without adding too many calories.

  

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WINNIEATWELL2 8/5/2010 11:22PM

Now, hearing this from an ice cream connoisseur , I gotta try it! Thank you... Comment edited on: 8/5/2010 11:30:16 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

BKNOCK 8/5/2010 9:45PM

That sounds so yummy! Is the recipe listed on spark? Report Inappropriate Comment

DECKEREC 8/5/2010 9:40PM

bananas yummy! Report Inappropriate Comment

BKNOCK 8/5/2010 6:37PM

Wow, that sounds really good! Report Inappropriate Comment

THENEWCINDY 8/5/2010 4:48PM

I am def going to try this!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Corn-on-The Cob with No Butter, Salt or Pepper

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Yes, I eat Corn-on-The-Cob with no butter, no salt and no pepper It is really good that way and gives you the true flavor of the delicious corn. I watch DH dress his up so I wonder if he can really taste the corn. Once you get used to eating it plain you will never miss all those extras.

  

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WINNIEATWELL2 8/5/2010 11:26PM

I eat mine plain too...it is delicious! Report Inappropriate Comment

WILLITWORK1 7/28/2010 5:10PM

Hey Carol, I also like to spray mine with no-stick and salt and fresh cracked pepper. YUM YUM YUM! Have you been to the farmers market? Report Inappropriate Comment

THENEWCINDY 7/28/2010 3:14PM

i like it plain too!!!! if anything I may add a dash of salt but def no butter Report Inappropriate Comment

QUADCMOM 7/28/2010 8:15AM

Yummy, I'm going to try that sometime. Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYYAK 7/27/2010 11:01PM

You are making me hungry! When I was in G'boro with Kristen last week we got some wonderful silver queen corn and you are right - it was good with nothing on it!! She likes to use spray (I Can't Believe It's Not Butter) but you really don't need it. Ah, could we just figure out how to have all these great veggies in December? -Joyce Report Inappropriate Comment

DECKEREC 7/27/2010 9:53PM

Sounds yummy Carol! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANNIE924 7/27/2010 8:59PM

I usually add butter spray and pepper to mine. I'm going to try it plain next time. I now eat my popcorn without butter or salt. Thanks for the suggestion. Report Inappropriate Comment