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 Sep 24 2007, 10:55 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-September 07 From: Yorba Linda Member No.: 74,727  |
Hi,
I've been doing Jenny for 3 weeks now. I've lost 10 pounds of my 30 and I feel great. I'm so happy that many of the meals are meatless. I've been a lacto-ovo-vegetarian for more than 12 years. Not too many dieting options for vegetarians when we need a little help. I'm hoping to hit my goal weight by the new year. To meet that goal, I would need to lose an average of a little more than a pound per week, over the next 14 weeks. It may take a bit longer and that is ok too. I would sure like to ring in the new year in those skinny jeans that are hanging in my closet! |
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Sep 25 2007, 02:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 7-July 07 From: Orange,CA Member No.: 68,470 |
Welcome. I too have been a vegetarian for over 12 years. I agree with the difficulties of dieting. As an ovolacto, it's really easy to eat nothing but starches all day. Convenience can be a killer. Good luck. Let me know if I can be of any help.
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Sep 28 2007, 10:45 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-September 07 From: Yorba Linda Member No.: 74,727 |
Thanks for the welcome Timshel. I fully understand the too much starch. My problems start when I get lazy. We can eat so many fruits and veggies and they taste wonderful. I just don't want to take the time to buy them and prepare them. The Jenny vegetarian meals are pretty starchy but if I eat my fruits and veggies along with it, I feel so much better. I need to get a couple new vegetarian light cooking cookbooks and start getting creative in the kitchen again.
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Sep 29 2007, 11:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 7-July 07 From: Orange,CA Member No.: 68,470 |
It's good to know I'm not the only lazy vegetarian. I've found a lot of good, light recipes off of the Internet that aren't too difficult to make. I'm just glad to know there are lots of lowfat/lowcal desserts since I'm a dessert FIEND.
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Oct 8 2007, 09:11 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-September 07 From: Yorba Linda Member No.: 74,727 |
<< I'm just glad to know there are lots of lowfat/lowcal desserts since I'm a dessert FIEND >>
I've got a sweet tooth also. Being on Jenny has reminded me how much I love the taste of fresh fruit. |
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Oct 20 2007, 02:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 24-August 06 Member No.: 52,446 |
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Oct 27 2007, 07:47 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 25-October 07 Member No.: 77,122 |
I'm considering joining, but am worried about the lack of variety for pescatarians (like me!) - only 5 different dinner entrees? What do you all do for variety??
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Oct 28 2007, 08:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 7-July 07 From: Orange,CA Member No.: 68,470 |
After about week one, I started to incorporate my own meals and other vegetarian frozen meals into the plan. My first counselor was a vegetarian, so she was definitely understanding of this. I am EXTREMELY picky, so if I can make it work, I'm sure anyone can. Good luck to you, regardless of what you decide to do!
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Oct 31 2007, 06:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 25-October 07 Member No.: 77,122 |
quote: Can you tell me what types of meals you used to supplement (your own and frozen)? |
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Nov 1 2007, 03:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 7-July 07 From: Orange,CA Member No.: 68,470 |
I am now on maintenance, and these are some of the things I eat (other than Jenny):
Breakfast--Cereal with milk and fruit -or- Eggos Whole Grain Waffle Cinnamon flavor (1) with I Can't Believe Its Not Butter Spray and a Morningstar Farms Veggie Sausage Lunch & Dinner Options-- Frozen/On My Own--Morningstar Farms Chick'n Nuggets with Veggies and/or Salad -Morningstar Farms Chicken Strips marinated in ff italian with veggies and/or salad -Corn Dogs or Hot Dogs with veggies and/or salad Frozen--Safeway's Eating Right Vegetarian Masala -Smart Ones Angel Hair Marinara -Lean Cuisine Vegetable Egg Roll -Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice potatoes with broccoli Completely on my own--veggie tacos (made with morningstar faux ground beef) and spaghetti are my faves Hope this helps. |
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Nov 3 2007, 05:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 25-October 07 Member No.: 77,122 |
That does help - did you start with the 20 lbs for $20 and then buy into one of the other programs? My husband is really skeptical of my doing this with frozen foods. I typically prepare fresh foods and some prepared (Amy's enchiladas, Costco quiches) but need some structure and accountability!
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Nov 6 2007, 02:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 7-July 07 From: Orange,CA Member No.: 68,470 |
I started with the rewards program, but I have made back more than enough money. I understand your husband's concerns. It's whatever works for you though. With my work schedule, cooking is a rarity. When I get home, I just want to heat and eat.
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