tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91928062738925864702024-03-08T03:40:35.412-08:00My Low-Carb JourneyMandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-51862948758956252622011-07-14T13:02:00.000-07:002011-07-14T13:12:12.034-07:00Baked Sesame Chicken!<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Ok kiddies, I made something semi-delicious this afternoon calle</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">d "Baked Sesame Chicken".<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">I am ever so thankful for the webstie called "Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes". I found this recipe for the baked chicken<a href="http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/baked_sesame_chicken.html"> here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span style="font-size:85%;">Here's a photo of my finished product:<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=1312a3959999cc36&attid=0.0&disp=inline&zw"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 414px; height: 310px;" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=1312a3959999cc36&attid=0.0&disp=inline&zw" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">After making this I realized that a few changes were needed:<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ol style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><li>This dish was too salty! I even used low sodium soy sauce. My suggestion is passing on the salt added to the sesame seeds and using low sodium soy sauce.<br /></li><li>Also, I didn't baste while it was cooking in the oven, there was no need.</li></ol>MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-69909959797647887552011-07-11T21:35:00.000-07:002011-07-11T21:39:24.061-07:00Tuna Patties<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=1311ab9965611e38&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=1311ab9965611e38&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">Made this delicious recipe found <a href="http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/tuna_patties.html">here</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-44705982140071629502011-06-27T13:56:00.000-07:002011-06-27T14:23:45.583-07:00Mandy's Low Carb Quiche :)<span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">I decided to make a quiche this afternoon because they store well and I can eat it over a period of a few days, since I am the only one in my house low carbing :) Here it is:<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Mandy's Low Carb Quiche<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">Ingredients:<br /></span></span></span></span> <ul style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255); font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;"><li>1/2 onion</li><li>1 tbs. butter or margarine, </li><li>One package of frozen spinach (10 oz.), thawed in microwave & drained</li><li>5 to 6 eggs (use more if you need to, it won't hurt)</li><li>1 1/2 cups of cheese of your choice</li><li style="font-weight: bold;">Salt, Onion powder, and pepper to taste </li></ul><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >Directions: Put the butter in a medium size pan a</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >nd saute on medium heat. When onions become translucent, turn down to medium-low and add spinach. Put the cheese into a pie pan (I used a ceramic one). In a bowl, beat the eggs. Pour eggs into the pie pan. Then, add spinach and onions. Also add in your onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir together and put in the oven to bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes! </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=130d2fbc11ce57f5&attid=0.0&disp=inline&zw"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 662px; height: 496px;" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=130d2fbc11ce57f5&attid=0.0&disp=inline&zw" alt="" border="0" /></a></span></span>MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-59759777526939612942011-06-27T11:16:00.000-07:002011-06-27T11:21:24.419-07:00Low Carb Cheese It's!<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">I discovered this snack when I was in a frenzy for something quick and delicious.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">Here's what you do: </span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">First, you'll need a Dixie paper plate (can't just be the plain white ones or the cheese will stick to them)</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Spread a few tablespoons (or a 1/2 cup) of grated cheese of any kind on the paper plate using your fingers to evenly place it all over the surface of the plate.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Put in the microwave on high for 40 to 60 seconds. When it is done it will be darker in color and hard to the touch. Bend the paper plate in your hands and the cheese will break off! :) </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Enjoy! </span></span><br /></span>MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-32213771571366933722011-06-26T11:12:00.000-07:002011-06-26T12:27:31.134-07:00Creative Taco Salad for One!<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hello there, like I said in my previous post, I have been running out of meat and other things so I've been getting creative! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I made a yummy taco salad yesterday and here's my recipe for it:</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=130cd44ba1e098c4&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 583px; height: 437px;" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=130cd44ba1e098c4&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mandy's Taco Salad </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;">2 turkey or beef patties, chopped up to resemble ground meat*<br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;">Taco seasoning (as much as you prefer)<br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;">As much chopped iceberg lettuce as you want<br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;">Taco sauce (I'm a salsa verde girl)<br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;">1 tablespoon sour cream</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;">As much cheddar cheese as you feel like adding**<br /></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Directions:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Heat up medium frying pan on medium heat, wait for it to get warm and then add your two patties. While they get soft as you cook them chop the patties up with your spatula. Cook the meat thoroughly. When meat is done cooking, switch to a new utensil to avoid contamination. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Add a few tablespoons of water and the taco seasoning. Blen</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">d together and let it simmer, uncovered, for a few minutes.<br /><br />Once meat is done cooking, add on top of the iceberg lettuce in a bowl, along with the rest of your ingredients! And enjoy!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Carb count depends on how much toppings you put on, mine generally is about 3 net carbs total :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=130cd4f8436a3222&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 539px; height: 404px;" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=562ce41da0&view=att&th=130cd4f8436a3222&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />*Turkey meat is a lot leaner than beef and doesn't taste too bad with seasoning, or by itself for that matter.<br /><br />**Don't forget to grate it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span>MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-68338774298973651402011-06-26T10:27:00.000-07:002011-06-26T11:07:28.420-07:00NEW SOUP RECIPE! :D<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Here's a quick and yummy soup recipe that I found online, my recipe below is a variation of the recipe that can be found </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" href="http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/easy_chunky_chicken_veg_soup.html">here</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">I am running out of things like meat and veggies which is what I live on so this soup has some interesting things in it haha. Looks like I need to go to the store!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mandy's Noodle, Chicken, and Veggie Soup</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">1 tablespoon oil (olive or vegetable, I'm using olive)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">1 tablespoon butter (or margarine, which I'm using)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">2 boneless chicken breasts, chopped (I only have one! =[ )<br /></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">1/2 or 1 cup of celery, thinly sliced (or two small stalks)<br /></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">1/2 cup fresh or canned mushrooms (drain it!)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">4 cups homemade chicken broth (made with bouillon cubes)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">1/2 cup water</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">1/2 green beans (the other recipe calls for carrots, but those are too high in carbs)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">A pinch of dried parsley<br /></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">1/4 teaspoon pepper</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Salt (you pick how much)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">And egg noodles! (recipe is below!)</span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Directions: </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Heat the oil and butter in a medium or large saucepan over medium heat. Add your chicken and cook thoroughly. Add the celery, mushrooms, and onions. Cook and stir until the vegetables are crisp and tender! Add the broth, water, green beans, parsley, pepper, and the salt. Simmer, not covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Add your awesome egg noodles and simmer for a few more minutes until heated all the way through!<br /><br />Once again this a variation of the recipe that I found <a href="http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/easy_chunky_chicken_veg_soup.html">here</a><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Egg Noodles: </span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">3 eggs<br />2 tablespoons heavy cream (I made my own using a substitution recipe found <a href="http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/4/Heavy_Cream_Substitute61129.shtml">here</a>)<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br />1/8 teaspoon salt<br />Pinch of pepper<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">Egg Noodle directions: </span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >"<span style="font-style: italic;">Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour 3 tablespoons of egg mixture into a hot buttered 7-8" skillet and swirl around until the mixture coats the bottom of the pan. Cook until the eggs are set but not browned. Flip and lightly cook on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 4 crepes. Cut the crepes into strips resembling flat noodles</span>.</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"</span> (Direct quote from <a href="http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/easy_chunky_chicken_veg_soup.html">this webpage</a> )</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">This recipe has about 2 net carbs :)</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Serving size is 1 cup!</span></span></span></span><br /><blockquote></blockquote>MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-20471843424829400922011-06-20T12:51:00.000-07:002011-06-20T12:59:15.953-07:00Mandy's Tuna SaladFelt like experimenting and looked on Allrecipes.com, didn't find a recipe for tuna salad that sounded yummy, so I decided to make my own! Here it is:<br /><br />1 Can of Tuna (flaked, 6 oz.) don't forget to drain it!<br />1 teaspoon of mayo<br />1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard<br />1 teaspoon of relish<br />1/4 cup of celery (or more, I added more, veggies are a MUST for low carbing)<br />1/4 cup of onion (red or yellow, I used yellow but would have preferred red)<br />A pinch of black pepper<br />A pinch of garlic salt (has the garlic flavor and the salt, so no need to add salt as well)<br /><br />Directions: Mix together in bowl and enjoy!<br /><br />This is a low carb DELICIOUS recipe!MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-73799133121016360572011-06-20T12:09:00.001-07:002011-06-20T12:11:12.955-07:00Just found a new induction-safe desert recipe!This looks SOOOO yummy! I am thinking about making it as soon as I can get to the grocery store for the ingredients!<br /><br />You can see the recipe by clicking <a href="http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/chocolate_truffle_torte.html">here</a>!<br /><br />I will post pictures of my version of it as soon as possible! :)MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-11796365284570169572011-06-16T09:25:00.000-07:002011-06-16T09:29:03.766-07:00Just a TipHere's something that helps: A journal.<br /><br />Keep one in your kitchen and record what you eat for each meal. This will help you keep track of how many carbs you've consumed each day and when the last time you ate is. :-)MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-78831120205518159392011-06-16T09:18:00.000-07:002011-06-16T09:22:29.319-07:00Still StrugglingYesterday did not go as good as I had planned.<br /><br />I started the day out good, didn't cheat, etc...<br /><br /><br />Then I went shopping, got low blood sugar, ended up cracking and eating like seven chicken nuggets from a fast food joint, which all in all was cheating because of the breading but still wasn't that bad.<br /><br />Then I ended up eating beef lo mein for dinner, which everyone knows either has rice or noodles, mine contained noodles, although I picked most out I am still disappointed with myself for cheating.<br /><br />The rest of the week is bringing multiple events, birthday parties, father's day, and my aunt coming into town which all mean my mother is creating FABULOUS dishes FULL of carbs that will tempt me...stay strong, Mandy...stay strong.MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-76492740916041278032011-06-12T11:57:00.000-07:002011-06-12T12:01:23.776-07:00Free Atkins Starter Kit!To get the free starter kit from Atkins all you need to do is follow the link: http://community.atkins.com/security/register.jsp?MCID=HomepageGateway&rc=FreeBars, and sign up to become a member on Atkins! I got my starter kit in the mail in Feburary and it has been SUCH a God send. Literally. The free bars were nice because each bar is about $1.oo at the grocery store, but to me the most helpful part were the three information packets. The first is a recipe book, the second an introductory booklet, and the third is a pocket carb counter. I keep the carb counter in my purse!<br /><br />This is a great starter kit to learn about the Atkins diet and it is COMPLETELY free. :)MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192806273892586470.post-86669586767140524092011-06-12T11:50:00.000-07:002011-06-12T11:56:11.433-07:00The BeginningI have one word to describe how I feel today: angry.<br /><br />I have been getting EXTREMELY burnt out on my low carb diet. I have begun cheating and justifying it by saying oh it won't matter if I have a whatever snack here and there.<br /><br />But honestly...do I really want to jeopardize my success thus far? HELL NO! I have lost about 22 pounds in the past 2 months that I have been doing the Atkins diet.<br /><br />I am starting this blog to motivate myself to do better on my diet and share my feelings and struggles.<br /><br />Today I discovered the forums on Atkins.com and posted a few new threads on there to see people's responses. I got a lot of positive feedback. If you are looking for a place to get low carb recipes and help/motivation from other people low carbing I suggest checking it out asap!<br /><br />I am still getting used to the low carb way of living but it gets easier each day. I have hit a plateau and am now trying to get back on track.MandyConanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06093459968004421457noreply@blogger.com0