Intro - Good tips to help new vegetarians - long but worth the read Susan

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Hi Susan:

 

Don't beat yourself up because you had 1373 calories in one day. You are doing

great.

For snacks to carry I suggest carrot and celery sticks, maybe some cut up bell

peppers or a some fruit.

 

Good luck

 

Gayle

 

 

 

oldeworld

 

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 6:46 PM

Re: Re: Intro - Good tips to help new vegetarians -

long but worth the read

 

 

I decided against the tuna and had an egg sauteed in olive oil. The egg was 90

calories, not sure about the oil, but it was just a drop, enough to coat the

pan.

I also had 1 cup of broccoli and rice (this was a mix from Uncle Ben's and it

said the calorie count for 1 cup prepared was 190. I did not add butter like it

said to). I also had one cup of green beans at 40 calories, and 2/3 of a slice

of whole grain bread at approx 80 cal (120 for a whole slice). And of course

water to wash it all down.

 

But I am a bit disgusted as I wanted to stay within 1200 calories for the day

and I ate 1373 calories. What are some good snacks to carry with me to eat on

the go? I eat breakfast at 6 am and cannot eat again until noon, so I need

something to tide me over. Or is there something I can eat at 6 am that will

keep me energized until noon?

Thanks

Susan

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wwjd

 

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 5:49 PM

Re: Re: Intro - Good tips to help new vegetarians -

long but worth the read

 

Susan I thought you limited your portion size enough at your meal and it was

healthy. Snacks though don't give your stomach a chance to rest and let it empty

out, which is needs. Just have water between meals if possible. Vegetarian

Refried beans, have no oil in them. Try the low-fat sour cream. You included

lots of good fiber too. Make sure you get those Vegetarian Refried beans or you

might end up with those with Lard in them. Not sure if you realize this, but

tuna isn't part of vegetarian diet. I know some have this misconception and

didn't realize if you did possibly. Not trying to step on your toes or anything,

because everyone is at a different stage in their food choices on here.

The 100% juice is so much better for you than the juice coctails. That is a good

step, but the fresh fruit you had is an even better step, because it fills you

up more with the fiber and giving you something to chew on and is less calories

than the juice will be.

 

We're cheering you on. That walking in the fresh open air is wonderful for you.

Sounds like a good plan. I know a lot of folks have had good sucess with walking

and loosing weight.

HTH,

Judy

 

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