Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Love em!! But unfortunatley so do my hips! Any suggestions for someone who grew up eating a lot of carbs. We didn't have a lot of money when I was younger (and sometimes now!) and what do you tend to eat when your on a tight budget? That's right, pasta's, rice, potatoes, breads, etc. Why? Because they're filling. That's a lifelong habbit to break - any one have any keen wisdom??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Hi....I come from a big family and grew up on lots of carbs and homemade baking. When I was first married many moons ago I cooked the same way. Over the years I did lots of reading, studying and with computers I read even more. I end up now helping other that I meet along my journey in life. If your over weight you need to look into a walking program. I have seen friends over the years buy memberships to fittness clubs...waste of money. No weight loss and depressed. One of my friends lost 60 pounds by buying a pair of running shoes and went low carbs...no cookies, cakes, white bread...heavy red meats.....she went with salads , fruits, fish and small amounts of brown rice, whole grain bread and you know the rest. That was 5 years ago and she still is keeping the weight off. Mind you I don't call it a diet....its a way of life. I started out at age 19 with a walking program and started looking at how I eat. Now at age 46 I run half marathons, eat veggie and feel great. I don't know where you live. I have a friend that lives in New York. She was telling me what she spends on food....using coupons...its amazing what she saves. Is your pasta. rice and bread white or whole wheat. You should switch to whole wheat. You said your budget was tight. How is the prices for fruits and veggies where you live? I live in Northern Canada and waiting for the fresh farmers markets to open in July. In the super markets we are starting to get more fruits and veggies in from the US :-)))))))) If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere. - Vincent Van GoghPost your free ad now! Canada Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 The only way I've personally been able to cut down on carbs is by eating sprouted grain bread. I usually have it in place of regular bread except in the evening. I buy a brand called Ezekiel in the frozen food dept. in our local health shop. Here the price of this bread is the same as a loaf of whole wheat. I still eat bread in the evening because I found that I can't sleep through the night without it and wake up in the middle of the night full of energy. I find now that if I do eat wheat bread during the day instead of the sprouted one I feel 'to full'. Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Thanks! We do eat whole wheat (ww) bread, I'd like to eat ww pasta but it's cheaper to buy the regular. I am currently in a fitness program (lost 2 lbs. and 6 in. so far), I'm picking up my yoga again, want to start walking and am watching portions. I'm trying and appreciate everyones help!! :-) , Earthy Lady <earthylady_39> wrote: > Hi....I come from a big family and grew up on lots of carbs and homemade baking. When I was first married many moons ago I cooked the same way. Over the years I did lots of reading, studying and with computers I read even more. I end up now helping other that I meet along my journey in life. If your over weight you need to look into a walking program. I have seen friends over the years buy memberships to fittness clubs...waste of money. No weight loss and depressed. One of my friends lost 60 pounds by buying a pair of running shoes and went low carbs...no cookies, cakes, white bread...heavy red meats.....she went with salads , fruits, fish and small amounts of brown rice, whole grain bread and you know the rest. That was 5 years ago and she still is keeping the weight off. Mind you I don't call it a diet....its a way of life. I started out at age 19 with a walking program and started looking at how I eat. Now at age 46 I run half marathons, eat veggie and feel great. I don't know where you live. I have a friend that lives in New York. She was telling me what she spends on food....using coupons...its amazing what she saves. Is your pasta. rice and bread white or whole wheat. You should switch to whole wheat. You said your budget was tight. How is the prices for fruits and veggies where you live? I live in Northern Canada and waiting for the fresh farmers markets to open in July. In the super markets we are starting to get more fruits and veggies in from the US :-)))))))) > > > > > > If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere. > - Vincent Van Gogh > > > > Post your free ad now! Canada Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 WOW! Here a regular loaf of whole wheat is around a dollar and the Ezekiel bread (that I've seen at my store) is in the frozen foods section and it costs around $4.50 a loaf. My sister-in-law liked it so I found a recipe for her. It's below if anyone is interested. It's a BIG recipe but I'm sure you could half or even quarter it.:-) Ezekiel Bread 8 C. Wheat Flour 4 C. Barley Flour 2 C. Soy Bean Flour 1 C. Lentils (cooked & mashed) 1/2 C. Millet Flour 1/4 C. Rye Flour 1 1/2 C. Warm water 1 TBSP. Salt 5 TBSP. Olive Oil 2 Pkg. Yeast (disolved in 1/2 c. warm water) 1 TBSP. Honey Disolve yeast in warm water & let sit for 10 minutes. Mix the other dry ingredients, oil, & small amount of water, place in a large mixing bowl with remaining water. Stir in 2 C. of mixed flour. Add yeast mixture. Stir in the remaining salt & flour. Knead on floured surface, then place in oiled bowl. Let rise until double in bulk. Knead again, shape & place in greased loaf pans. Let rise. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 1 hour. Makes 4 loaves. Note: A health food store is a good source for several of these ingredients. , " cmkerin " <cmkerin@c...> wrote: > The only way I've personally been able to cut down on carbs is by eating sprouted grain bread. I usually have it in place of regular bread except in the evening. I buy a brand called Ezekiel in the frozen food dept. in our local health shop. Here the price of this bread is the same as a loaf of whole wheat. > > I still eat bread in the evening because I found that I can't sleep through the night without it and wake up in the middle of the night full of energy. > > I find now that if I do eat wheat bread during the day instead of the sprouted one I feel 'to full'. > > Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 >WOW! Here a regular loaf of whole wheat is around a dollar and the Ezekiel bread (that I've seen at my store) is in the frozen foods section and it costs around $4.50 a loaf. My sister-in-law liked it so I found a recipe for her.< That is really interesting. I had no idea anyone could get a loaf of whole wheat for a dollar. Wowser! I think one can get a load of store brand white bread for a dollar but the whole wheat is always at least double. I haven't compared them in at least a year though so things could have changed. Ezekiel bread is 2.99 here. I thought about making it myself but there is no flour in the regular Ezekiel bread and I knew I wasn't going to start growing sprouts. I can't keep up with what I have going on now. ;-) Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 Keep me updated on your weight loss and of course losing inches :-) Take Care! Bridget If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere. - Vincent Van GoghPost your free ad now! Canada Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2003 Report Share Posted May 20, 2003 When I said whole wheat I was referring to the store brand wheat bread. If I were to buy a " cracked wheat " for example it's around $3 a loaf. Sorry, for the misunderstanding. I don't know about any one else but with 2 boys (my oldest just at 6 veggie hot dogs for dinner last night!! -4 with buns -) and my husband I can't afford bread at $3 a loaf. :-) P.S. Does any one have a bread machine? I have problems with wheat and multi-grained breads being VERY dense. I've used the gluten and some others. Should I just use more yeast?? , " cmkerin " <cmkerin@c...> wrote: > > > >WOW! Here a regular loaf of whole wheat is around a dollar and the > Ezekiel bread (that I've seen at my store) is in the frozen foods > section and it costs around $4.50 a loaf. My sister-in-law liked it > so I found a recipe for her.< > > That is really interesting. I had no idea anyone could get a loaf of whole wheat for a dollar. > Wowser! I think one can get a load of store brand white bread for a dollar but the whole wheat is always at least double. I haven't compared them in at least a year though so things could have changed. > > Ezekiel bread is 2.99 here. I thought about making it myself but there is no flour in the regular Ezekiel bread and I knew I wasn't going to start growing sprouts. I can't keep up with what I have going on now. ;-) > > Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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