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From: dixieredhat
To: Zebra_2     Posted: Mar-12 03:47 PM (62 of 89)
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I've been surprised at how many kids will eat the "kale" chips.  I still havent tried doing that with the sweet potatoes, but want to try.
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To: patina     Edited: Mar-12 04:10 PM (63 of 89)
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Patina wrote: "MY QUESTIONIS IF YOU EAT CHILI OR SAY A BEANS & BROWN RICE AS A MAIN MEAL  HOW MUCH ARE YOU ALLOWED.THIS IS OFTEN THE CASE HERE IN NEW ORLEANS."


You can have a large bowl of chili, which tends to have a mix of high fiber vegetables and meat, as a main dish. With rice and beans, I would recommend keeping it down to a cup as a main dish, or try to supplement it with a second protein source and keep the rice and beans down to 1/2 cup. Even with the brown rice, it's better not to overdo the carbs, even good carbs in one meal.
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From: Zebra_2
To: BeachVan     Posted: Mar-12 03:49 PM (64 of 89)
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What is the name of her book ?
L
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From: BeachVan
To: Zebra_2     Posted: Mar-12 03:49 PM (65 of 89)
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That's a great question, Laurie!  Far too often I see posts from folks worried about staying on the program because their kids are coming home from college or their family "needs to have their snacks" and they don't want to "deprive" them just because they are on a diet.

I've always believed that my obesity could easily be traced back to my childhood and the kinds of fast foods that were always in our house (coupled with a "eat everything on your plate" mentality.

 
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From: NH_Gal
To: ALL     Posted: Mar-12 03:50 PM (66 of 89)
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Yews, the Beck book--- think that is going to be my next book purchase--- it has to be self understanding and is prob an indiv answer to the question. 
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From: Carolyn
To: NutritionistMarie     Posted: Mar-12 03:51 PM (67 of 89)
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Hi, I really enjoyed reading your tips and hope that this might add to them.  In the vegetable section on my store there are already cut celery in a container filled with water.  It is a little more expensive, but when I get home I don't have to cut up the celery or try to store and keep it fresh.  I have found that keeping the celery submerged in water (but standing on end) has kept the celery fresher longer which in the long run has saved money because i am not throwing away soggy celery.  Other vegetables are also in the same section such as a jar of FRESH peeled garlic cloves -- no preservatives, etc.  Really saves time when wanting to get dinner started in a hurry.
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From: BeachVan
To: Zebra_2     Posted: Mar-12 03:51 PM (68 of 89)
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It's called the Beck Diet Solution, and it's really all about thinking like a thin person -- and figuring out what we do emotionally and psychologically that keeps us from losing the weight and keeping it off.

 
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From: Zebra_2
To: BeachVan     Posted: Mar-12 03:52 PM (69 of 89)
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Thanks Linda. I have grandkids that visit and while time is short to prepare alot, I 'd like to give them things that are right for their age and nutritional needs and yet are beach friendly. Thye are pretty open about trying new things. I threw kale chips at everyone last week ! (no, not literally) LOL !
L

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To: Zebra_2     Edited: Mar-12 04:12 PM (70 of 89)
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Zebra_2 wrote: "From the convenience/cooking tips standpoint what things can we have available for our kids that suit their nutritional needs as well (grandkids too!)"


All of our South Beach Diet principles also apply to children. Low-fat cheeses, whole-grain crackers, fresh fruit and veggies, hummus and reduced-fat yogurt are all excellent choices for children. One way to get children to eat those veggies is to make sure there are dips available. Low-fat yogurt dips, hummus, or light ranch dressing can all be healthy ways to instill a love of vegetables in children.
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From: patina
To: BeachVan     Posted: Mar-12 03:52 PM (71 of 89)
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THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS. AFTER KATRINA  I WAS IN A TRAILER AND I BOUGHT PLASTIC MICRO WAVE PLATES THAT ARE DIVIDED INTO 3 SECTIONS.I OFTEN MAKE MY OWN MEALS IN THEM AND FREEZE,IF YOU TAKE THEM WITH YOU .WRAP THEM IN FOIL AND THE BAG THEM. THE DIVIDED PLATES ARE GREAT FOR PORTION CONTROLL.I NOW USE THE BIGGEST FOR VEGGIEWHICH IS OPPOSITE FROM BEFORE  SB
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From: Zebra_2
To: BeachVan     Posted: Mar-12 03:53 PM (72 of 89)
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Thanks !  Sounds like a good read.
L
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From: BeachVan
To: patina     Posted: Mar-12 03:54 PM (73 of 89)
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Great idea!  I've seen those plates, but had forgotten about them.  I'll be looking for them for my weekend experiment (and I'll let you know what I think next week).

 
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From: Zebra_2
To: NutritionistMarie     Posted: Mar-12 03:54 PM (74 of 89)
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Thank you Marie, and thanks for being here again today !
L
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From: NH_Gal
To: Zebra_2     Posted: Mar-12 03:56 PM (75 of 89)
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It is good if we get 1 pearl from a discusion and this week we have a few thanks Linda and marie and everyone else too
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From: BeachVan
To: ALL     Posted: Mar-12 03:59 PM (76 of 89)
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As the hour winds down, I want to thank Marie for her time.  And I want to thank each of you, my faithful Friday chatters, for taking the time to share ideas, trials, tribulations, pains, agonies, and frustrations -- as well as your great ideas and successes!

Keep walking!  Keep reflecting!  Keep dreaming!  And most of all, keep those toes ON the Beach!  

Hope to see you all next week!

Linda
 
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To: Zebra_2     Edited: Mar-12 04:12 PM (77 of 89)
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Thank you Zebra_2!

And thank you, everyone, so much for having me. It's been wonderful answering your questions, and I wish all of you great success on the South Beach Diet.
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From: Carolyn
To: BeachVan     Posted: Mar-12 04:03 PM (78 of 89)
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Thank you Linda and Marie.  It has been a very informative hour!
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From: Zebra_2
To: dixieredhat     Posted: Mar-12 07:22 PM (79 of 89)
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They are also very good, thrown into a glass of wine. They defrost but do not dilute the wine like ice does, but cool down the wine perfectly. A nice Red Zinfindel with some frozen grapes. Pop them in your mouth after the wine is done .Yum !
Laurie
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To: ALL     Posted: Mar-12 08:07 PM (80 of 89)
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On the topic of grocery lists, I have a small dry erase board with magnetic mounting strips.  I attached it to the refrigerator door.  That way when I run out of something, I can write in down immediately.  Helps with remembering what I need to get, and gets me out the door faster on shopping day -- all I have to do add these items to the list of ingredients for the meals I'm planning and I'm ready to go!
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To: NutritionistMarie     Posted: Mar-12 08:14 PM (81 of 89)
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From what I've read about the green produce bags, they seem to work really well with some things, and don't make that much difference for others.  It will probably take some experimenting to figure out how best to use them. 

My Walmart has started providing large green colored bags near the lettuce and greens section.  I don't know if their made to prolong freshness or not.  Will have to try to find out.

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