Leigh's 30 Day Challenge-Official Challenge Thread - Page 4

Bytsi · 10-23-2008, 08:04 AM

Pauline - I just emailed that to my DH - he likes to make pancakes on the weekend, maybe he'll make ones that I can eat this time!

sed8085 · 10-23-2008, 08:07 AM

Pauline— Were the pancakes the only thing you had that day? Did it keep you satiated?

Thanks

Sarah

krispy1138 · 10-23-2008, 08:19 AM

Pauline, are you the one that made the chicken, spinach & feta thing the other day? If so, would you mind posting the recipe? I would really like to try it. Thanks!

wilburaz · 10-23-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by foodfromafar

The protein pancake recipe is simple.

Paula's Protein Pancakes

15oz can pumpkin (425g)
12 egg whites (1 1/2 cups)
3 scoops of vanilla protein powder (can use other flavors)
1 tsp cinnamon
Nutmeg to taste (optional)
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

MIx pumpkin, egg whites, maple syrup, and spices together until fairly smooth. Add PP powder and mix until well combined.

Heat griddle until sizzling hot and spray with a bit of pam. (I used a non-stick griddle and turned my heat slightly lower than with wheat pancakes.) Pour 2/3 cup batter onto griddle and cook like a regular pancake. Mine were 8 inch in diameter. If you want a smaller pancake, use 1/2 cup to ladle batter onto grill. (I used 1/2 cup slightly rounded and it made 6 pancakes). Flip when top begins to look set and almost dry.

Total recipe: 623 calories Protein: 85g Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 48g
Per pancake (1/6 of batter): 104 calories Protein: 14g Fat: .66g Carbs: 8g

That's the one! Sounds good doesn't it?

joy8030 · 10-23-2008, 09:23 AM

Those pancakes sound amazing!! I think I would probably add some peanut butter for more fat and calories.

Thank you! Can't wait to make them!!

Espi · 10-23-2008, 10:46 AM

How much pumpkin would that be if you can't buy canned pumpkin but have a hyoooooge real pumpkin sitting in the cabinet?

Etana · 10-23-2008, 11:00 AM

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Espi,
Great to see a new photo/avatar of you! To see your smiling face/spirit! ...You like those mysterious 3/4 views, don't ya!

Note: I updated my logs to today, doing the One Big Meal but continuing on the same log.

Josh Aronovitch · 10-23-2008, 12:39 PM

Just discovered this forum. I have been tracking my one big meals and posted my pics and stats at 30 Meals to a Brand New Body

Would love any feedback or advice.

Its exciting to be part of a group comitted to changing their lives for the better!

foodfromafar · 10-23-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sed8085

Pauline— Were the pancakes the only thing you had that day? Did it keep you satiated?

Sarah, each of my 3 meals consisted of 2 pancakes, 2 slices Applegate Farms Sunday Bacon, strawberries, orange slices, and 8 oz of milk. I think I posted a pic and nutrition stats in my training log.

Here's the pic:

I haven't had a hunger issue since starting the challenge. All the protein and water are filling me up! I think the pancakes were a much more satiable way to eat 12 egg whites in a day, though! I just bought more pumpkin today and plan to make them again soon.

akimbo · 10-23-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foodfromafar

Sarah, each of my 3 meals consisted of 2 pancakes, 2 slices Applegate Farms Sunday Bacon, strawberries, orange slices, and 8 oz of milk. I think I posted a pic and nutrition stats in my training log.

OMG, I am SO copying this meal next week.

Anyone know if the pancakes would freeze well? Or if the mix works in a waffle iron (and freezes?)

dianas · 10-23-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by akimbo

OMG, I am SO copying this meal next week.

Anyone know if the pancakes would freeze well? Or if the mix works in a waffle iron (and freezes?)

I made buckwheat pancakes last weekend and put aside two portions in the fridge for this week. I didn't freeze them but I thought they reheated just fine. I would think they'd reheat well. Most bread products freeze well so I don't think it would be a problem.

As far as the waffles go waffles usually have slightly different portions of ingredients. I would just compare a recipe for both pancakes and waffles and adjust accordingly. From what I remember waffle batter needs to be a little thicker and may have a little more fat.

foodfromafar · 10-23-2008, 07:27 PM

Here's the recipe for Spinach Feta Chicken with WW Pita. I tweaked the proportions just a bit. I will post my exact recipe if you like.

www.mealsforyou.com: About Cookies

I served mine with mini WW pitas and fresh tomatoes.

Here's a picture of the whole kit and kaboodle:

maggieandmommy · 10-23-2008, 10:22 PM

My husband will thank you--thanks, Pauline!

foodfromafar · 10-23-2008, 10:49 PM

Here's the stirfry recipe Leigh posted. I ate this today.

Here's a picture of my "tweaked to make it high protein" lasagne recipe. It's tomorrow's meal!

Espi · 10-24-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Espi

How much pumpkin would that be if you can't buy canned pumpkin but have a hyoooooge real pumpkin sitting in the cabinet?

Repeating the question in case nobody saw it... how much actual pumpkin do you need.

Also.. more pumpkin recipe pointers would be welcome. In METRIC if possible.. imperial is like frigging Chinese

sed8085 · 10-24-2008, 04:20 AM

Oh, great! Thanks Pauline.
Espi-- Is this servings converter calculator helpful?
SparkPeople
Sarah

wilburaz · 10-24-2008, 06:47 AM

Espi ~ I haven't made my pancakes yet, but I am using 305 grams in my recipe (each serving is 122g). I'm not exactly sure how many servings are in a can because I haven't bought some in awhile. I have it already in my Fitday log based on the 122 gram serving, so I'm guestimating there is at least 2.5 servings in a can. I guess I will know for sure once I go the store.

Espi · 10-24-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wilburaz

Espi ~ I haven't made my pancakes yet, but I am using 305 grams in my recipe (each serving is 122g). I'm not exactly sure how many servings are in a can because I haven't bought some in awhile. I have it already in my Fitday log based on the 122 gram serving, so I'm guestimating there is at least 2.5 servings in a can. I guess I will know for sure once I go the store.

I've just started to find out how to adapt the pancakes for raw pumpkin. I'll need to cook the pumpkin first of course.

Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Pumpkin, canned, with salt is for canned pumpkin: 100g = 34kcal
Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Pumpkin, raw is for raw pumkin: 100g = 26kcal.
Since calories never disappear, this means that 100g of raw pumpkin will go down to 26/34*100 = 76g pumpkin.

If I understand Wilburaz correctly that can of 425g held 300g of actual pumpkin , doing the math this would be 300/0.76 = 395 of raw pumpkin.. something like 400g then. Amirite?

Etana · 10-24-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Espi

Also.. more pumpkin recipe pointers would be welcome. In METRIC if possible.. imperial is like frigging Chinese

Espi,
You can find great easy conversion calculators if you Google/search for them. I have a little "widget" on my Macintosh desktop for conversions... We're just as challenged by ounces to grams... I know how big a portion 12 oz of sweetpotato is, but hmm how big is 200 gm raw sweet potato?

missjane · 10-24-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Etana

Espi,
You can find great easy conversion calculators if you Google/search for them. I have a little "widget" on my Macintosh desktop for conversions... We're just as challenged by ounces to grams... I know how big a portion 12 oz of sweetpotato is, but hmm how big is 200 gm raw sweet potato?

...and KG to LBS

missjane · 10-24-2008, 10:12 AM

Oh, and I wish this were called One Giant Meal instead of One Big Meal. Everytime I see OBM in someone's log my mind goes to gross places. Wish it were OGM!

Espi · 10-24-2008, 10:21 AM

If you say it often enough.. it will catch on.

Karen411 · 10-24-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by missjane

Oh, and I wish this were called One Giant Meal instead of One Big Meal. Everytime I see OBM in someone's log my mind goes to gross places. Wish it were OGM!

This is totally true and I was thinking the same thing. Then again, when anyone posts about eating disorders as ED, my mind immediately goes to the other ED that's been pounded into my brain by TV commercials

.

Pauline, thanks for posting your recipes and pictures. They look great!

maggieandmommy · 10-24-2008, 01:09 PM

OMGosh, too funny! I hadn't made that connection!

akimbo · 10-24-2008, 01:34 PM

Had to share todays meal, my best this week! (and it didn't take long to prepare) Please note I also had a cheese craving I had to fulfill...

akimbo's Skillet Chicken and Black Beans

12 oz (340g) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (raw), cut-up.
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 jar salsa with heat of choice (mine was 12oz/355mL)
1 can black beans (drained this came to 10.9 oz (309g))
1/2 can corn (drained this came to 4.4oz/125g)
5 6" corn tortillas
1 oz (32g) shredded sharp cheddar (I use Tillamook, you want something with strong flavor to compensate for the mozzarella)
3 oz (85g) fat-free shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

Brown chicken in olive oil, then drain. Combine in skillet with salsa, black beans (drained) and corn(drained). Heat to bubbling if desired. Serve with tortillas and topped with cheese and sour cream.

Calories 1452
Carbs 160g
Fat 30g
Fibre 27g
Protein 143g

I didn't even bother heating everything up after the chicken was done, just mixed it and put in containers with torn up tortillas and cheese, it would all melt when I reheated today. I kept a tiny separate container for the sour cream.

I bet this would be good with peppers too, but not for picky me.

If you wanted a casserole, you could just toss it in the oven in a dish and add cheese at end. Which is kinda how my mom did it, with raw chicken (but I think all the water/juice that comes out of the chicken dilutes the salsa flavor).

I just realized this has a lot of sodium (my counter has it at 3898mg!). That can be cut by using unsalted beans and a different cheeses (why does the fat-free mozzarella have to have 400mg sodium per oz??)

maggieandmommy · 10-24-2008, 02:17 PM

oooh! Another meal my DH would like! I think I know what he's eating for lunch next week! lol

lorigaud · 10-24-2008, 07:07 PM

That sounds really good akimbo.... but I think I'll wait a week or two. I cooked chicken with salsa in the crockpot on Monday and have been eating it for lunch all week.... so I'm a little "salsa"d out LOL!

graycyn · 10-24-2008, 09:20 PM

Wow! You guys are creative with the recipes!

Well, I posted a picture on my blog of a fish salad today... and here's the Day 7 Report. You can click on the pictures to get larger images.

Actually saw a new low on my scale today, yay!

Cynthia

maggieandmommy · 10-24-2008, 09:24 PM

Great job Cynthia!

shari3boys · 10-25-2008, 08:04 AM

my week one results

weight 155 to 150.6! yeah!

here are my pics
end of week 1, 25 oct 2008 - a set on Flickr