Help me lose a few lbs … Healthy recipes ideas?

[Mesemene]

Yup, I kissed bread goodbye, along with most "white" carbs - white rice, pasta, etc. Since pasta was one of my downfalls, I haven't touched it except a bite here and there when preparing some for hubby. Sugar, I haven't completely cut out, but about 90% I have. I still allow myself one cup of iced tea on the way taking MIL to work - but I cut the sweet with over half unsweetened (it's fresh brewed).

 

I've subbed out whole wheat tortillas for bread - since I really don't like the flavor plain, I throw them in the pan and grill them after I make the wrap/burrito. Crisping them makes allllll the difference for me. And I probably already said this - but I try to eat a plentiful amount of filling raw veggies before tucking into my wrap concoctions. So I get the highest nutrition and lowest calorie stuff eaten first, and usually have at least the tail end that's mostly tortilla left.

 

And I've subbed the baby kale/spinach for any wrap I'd have put lettuce in before - add in a bit of nutrition where I can, since I've cut back so much on stuff.

 

Still working on moving my meals gradually back further and further, and eating heavier in the morning than afternoon - it's an ongoing challenge!

[Fudgie]

I have some healthy, low carb, high fiber wraps that I buy. I can only eat 1/4 to 1/2 with a little deli meat in it. Tortillas > Bread by far for me.

 

Breakfast is the best. I can tell when I don't eat breakfast. I feel really bad actually!

[Tanzi]

Well tonight is a healthy pizza made from a tortilla base. My daughter found the recipe as she wants to kick the junk food (the novelty of having her own money and her own set of wheels is now wearing off!) and join me in some healthy eating!

[Mesemene]

That's cool that you have a healthy eating buddy in your daughter!

 

Mine lives cross country from me now, but we share ideas quite a bit - it's fun

 

I'm about to try this recipe for roasted edamame today link removed

 

Also going to try this: link removed

 

I have surgery tomorrow, so I'm laying in a supply of good for me stuff beforehand. I know hubby will cook for me, but some stuff I'm picky about So I need to get more baby carrots today and cook enough mushrooms for a few days of wraps!

[Tanzi]

Thanks Mesemene. It certainly helps to have someone on my side

 

Thanks for the links. I am definitely going to give the Kale Chips a go. I've never heard of edamame - maybe they are something else in the UK. More researches required.

[Mesemene]

Frozen green soybeans - I think the bag I got actually has them as Mukimame. I had some in a stir fry and, while I'm not a huge fan of them raw, cooked they had a nice nutty flavor, so I figured I'd give them a shot

[Tanzi]

Frozen green soybeans - I think the bag I got actually has them as Mukimame. I had some in a stir fry and, while I'm not a huge fan of them raw, cooked they had a nice nutty flavor, so I figured I'd give them a shot

 

I did Google them a little while ago and discovered they were frozen green soybeans. Interesting. I am enjoying your tips Mesemene.