Ok Here's My Problem...

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Registered: 03-30-2003
Ok Here's My Problem...
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Wed, 08-02-2006 - 5:27pm

I'm just big fat not a big fan of vegetables.  I can actually do without the bread and fruit really well.  I just have to force veggies down my throat... I cook asparagus into my eggs in the morning, but when it comes to lunch... it's a sad situation.  I've lost almost 6 lbs in the first week which was cool, but the honeymoon has to end at some point and I am going to have to really get serious about the veggies soon.  I was thinking of covering some broccoli with cheese, but then is that too much cheese.  That's another thing... cheese... I physically ate an entire pack of american cheese today...yet I keep losing... somehow I have to stop this maddness!!! I haven't "cheated" or anything, but my portions are all out of wack!  I know this is going to catch up with me...


What can I do to these veggies to get them down?  and by the way, what does a serving of american cheese consist of?  1 slice?  2? 


I love love love this board.... you CLs are fantastic!!!


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Thu, 08-03-2006 - 1:16pm

It really isn't a lot of work.

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Thu, 08-03-2006 - 2:21pm

That does sound yummy. I should steam them too. I'd like it better than boiling them, which is what I've been doing. Microwaving veggies in oil is supposed to have a similar tasty effect as steaming.

I heard that boiling them too long or too fast could lose the nutritional value of the veggies.

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Thu, 08-03-2006 - 2:37pm

With this boiling you are really just blanching.

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Thu, 08-03-2006 - 2:46pm

The steamer insert looks like a great idea. We have a rice cooker/steamer that might do the trick but maybe not.

I should get what you have.

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Thu, 08-03-2006 - 2:56pm

We have had two combination steamers and now have a good Aroma rice steamer (no better way to cook rice!).

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Thu, 08-03-2006 - 3:36pm
Oooh, you're actually making it all sound so good!!! :)
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