Comments on: Amazing Breakfast!!!! http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:06:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kath http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-301 Kath Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:38:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-301 Alex,<br/><br/>Interesting thought on the alcohol. I don't usually go to bars and drink, but I do usually drink on special occasions, which do require hard work to not indulge on in general. I can have a glass of wine at home and be Ok, but I think you're right that often alcohol is paired with food in the first place. But I can usually do well if I'm at a special event and skip the wine, so it's definitely still a catalyst for me letting down my guard :(<br/><br/>And you're right about my wonderful, wonderful husband!! He's actually the more gourmet cook of the two! He doesn't really have to watch his weight anymore, but he does try to eat as healthy as possible 90% of the time, so I'm lucky there's no fighting about junk food in the house (which we have NONE of or I'd eat it - especially if there was wine involved!).<br/><br/>K Alex,

Interesting thought on the alcohol. I don’t usually go to bars and drink, but I do usually drink on special occasions, which do require hard work to not indulge on in general. I can have a glass of wine at home and be Ok, but I think you’re right that often alcohol is paired with food in the first place. But I can usually do well if I’m at a special event and skip the wine, so it’s definitely still a catalyst for me letting down my guard :(

And you’re right about my wonderful, wonderful husband!! He’s actually the more gourmet cook of the two! He doesn’t really have to watch his weight anymore, but he does try to eat as healthy as possible 90% of the time, so I’m lucky there’s no fighting about junk food in the house (which we have NONE of or I’d eat it – especially if there was wine involved!).

K

]]> By: Alex http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-300 Alex Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:28:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-300 Kath, I agree with the last anonymous poster. When I first started reading Cristin's blog, I was impressed with all of the time that she put into making her meals - but you bring it to a whole new level! This might go back to my complete lack-of-time, but I am amazed at how many recipes you have concocted/experimented with. And I, too, think that Cristin is naturally skinny - but also that she eats so little sometimes! Comparing what you eat (and seeing the actual calorie counts) with some of her meals just reinforces this... <br/><br/>I also wanted to let you know (which I am sure you do) that you are SO lucky to have a husband who has gone through this with you and shares the same outlook on healthy eating/living. I lost about 60 pounds 4 years ago (and have kept it off) and met my boyfriend 3 years ago. He is naturally skinny, could eat mac & cheese and chocolate cake every night, and hardly ever exercises (but never gains a pound!). It is very frustrating that (a) he seems to think that I am always on a diet, when I really just try to eat healthy and balanced meals (b) on those days that I just.don't.want. to get out of bed and do anything, I don't have someone to jump up and say, "Let's go for a run, honey!" So I am very envious of you... (and your husband IS a cutie, BTW). :)<br/><br/>Just one more thing, and then I'll stop! I'm sorry for this being so long, but you (and perhaps some others) may actually find this helpful. Like you, alcohol is my major trigger. But I have realized something - it is not necessarily that having a few drinks lowers my inhibitions so much, but rather that it has become an <i>expected</i> behavior when I drink. Does that make sense? So, when I have had a few drinks, I will want to eat everything in sight because that is just what I have always done. This was a very big realization for me. I'm still working on the part where I do something about it (other than not drinking in the first place), but I think that's an important first step. Kath, I agree with the last anonymous poster. When I first started reading Cristin’s blog, I was impressed with all of the time that she put into making her meals – but you bring it to a whole new level! This might go back to my complete lack-of-time, but I am amazed at how many recipes you have concocted/experimented with. And I, too, think that Cristin is naturally skinny – but also that she eats so little sometimes! Comparing what you eat (and seeing the actual calorie counts) with some of her meals just reinforces this…

I also wanted to let you know (which I am sure you do) that you are SO lucky to have a husband who has gone through this with you and shares the same outlook on healthy eating/living. I lost about 60 pounds 4 years ago (and have kept it off) and met my boyfriend 3 years ago. He is naturally skinny, could eat mac & cheese and chocolate cake every night, and hardly ever exercises (but never gains a pound!). It is very frustrating that (a) he seems to think that I am always on a diet, when I really just try to eat healthy and balanced meals (b) on those days that I just.don’t.want. to get out of bed and do anything, I don’t have someone to jump up and say, “Let’s go for a run, honey!” So I am very envious of you… (and your husband IS a cutie, BTW). :)

Just one more thing, and then I’ll stop! I’m sorry for this being so long, but you (and perhaps some others) may actually find this helpful. Like you, alcohol is my major trigger. But I have realized something – it is not necessarily that having a few drinks lowers my inhibitions so much, but rather that it has become an expected behavior when I drink. Does that make sense? So, when I have had a few drinks, I will want to eat everything in sight because that is just what I have always done. This was a very big realization for me. I’m still working on the part where I do something about it (other than not drinking in the first place), but I think that’s an important first step.

]]> By: Kath http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-299 Kath Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:50:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-299 Wow, what a great compliment!! I am <i>into</i> food :) I think gaining and then losing 30 pounds (the healthy way) will also help. I've got TONS of tricks and advice up my sleeve that I can't wait to share with future clients! Thanks for such a nice comment!<br/><br/>Kath Wow, what a great compliment!! I am into food :) I think gaining and then losing 30 pounds (the healthy way) will also help. I’ve got TONS of tricks and advice up my sleeve that I can’t wait to share with future clients! Thanks for such a nice comment!

Kath

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-298 Anonymous Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:41:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-298 I also came to your blog from the "Eat Like Me" blog, and I have to say, I'm really impressed by your eating! The first thing I noticed was how truly passionate about food you are. I like Cristin's blog, but I think she eats out or relies on prepared foods a little too much. I'm sure she's also really passionate about food, but today is a perfect example: she opened a can of butternut squash soup for her lunch, but yesterday for dinner you made your own from scratch! Does anyone else know what I mean? Kath, you just seem way more "into" food in general. You're going to make a great RD! I also came to your blog from the “Eat Like Me” blog, and I have to say, I’m really impressed by your eating! The first thing I noticed was how truly passionate about food you are. I like Cristin’s blog, but I think she eats out or relies on prepared foods a little too much. I’m sure she’s also really passionate about food, but today is a perfect example: she opened a can of butternut squash soup for her lunch, but yesterday for dinner you made your own from scratch! Does anyone else know what I mean? Kath, you just seem way more “into” food in general. You’re going to make a great RD!

]]> By: Kath http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-297 Kath Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:41:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-297 J - That oatmeal sounds delicious! A lot like a recipe for swiss oatmeal a made a few weeks ago that called for plain yogurt, dried fruit, and nuts. I don't think I could handle a cold breakfast this time of year, but I might experiment with yogurt in hot oatmeal! <br/><br/>Professionally, I am an account executive for a public relations and advertising firm. However, I am starting a masters degree program in human nutrition and all of my R.D. requirements starting in January. It'll take me 2.5 years to complete the R.D. requirements and 3.5 for the masters. <br/><br/>Shhhhhhhhhhh though - it's not out of the bag here at work! I hope no one from work is reading! It'll be out of the bag soon....<br/><br/>But I'm SOOOOOO excited!<br/><br/>K J – That oatmeal sounds delicious! A lot like a recipe for swiss oatmeal a made a few weeks ago that called for plain yogurt, dried fruit, and nuts. I don’t think I could handle a cold breakfast this time of year, but I might experiment with yogurt in hot oatmeal!

Professionally, I am an account executive for a public relations and advertising firm. However, I am starting a masters degree program in human nutrition and all of my R.D. requirements starting in January. It’ll take me 2.5 years to complete the R.D. requirements and 3.5 for the masters.

Shhhhhhhhhhh though – it’s not out of the bag here at work! I hope no one from work is reading! It’ll be out of the bag soon….

But I’m SOOOOOO excited!

K

]]> By: jennifer http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-296 jennifer Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:34:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-296 thanks for the run-down on the snacks!! Here's another oatmeal idea I have been enjoying the past couple days...the night before mix together 1/2 cup oats with 1/2 cup each of skim milk and plain, nonfat yogurt. Stir in 2 oz fruit/nut trail mix and refrigerate til morning. In the morning stir the oat mixture and add a sliced banana and a drizzle of maple syrup. I don't usually count calories so I have no idea how much is in that but its a very healthy/filling breakfast...something a little different than the usual hot oatmeal! Tomorrow I'm trying the oatmeal pancake idea..i'm already excited :)<br/><br/>ps- kath, what do you do? are you studying to be a nutritionalist? Random, I was just wondering! thanks for the run-down on the snacks!! Here’s another oatmeal idea I have been enjoying the past couple days…the night before mix together 1/2 cup oats with 1/2 cup each of skim milk and plain, nonfat yogurt. Stir in 2 oz fruit/nut trail mix and refrigerate til morning. In the morning stir the oat mixture and add a sliced banana and a drizzle of maple syrup. I don’t usually count calories so I have no idea how much is in that but its a very healthy/filling breakfast…something a little different than the usual hot oatmeal! Tomorrow I’m trying the oatmeal pancake idea..i’m already excited :)

ps- kath, what do you do? are you studying to be a nutritionalist? Random, I was just wondering!

]]> By: Kath http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-295 Kath Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:47:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-295 Geez, husband, you could be a little nicer!!! Geez, husband, you could be a little nicer!!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-293 Anonymous Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:31:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-293 Hey - it's me again - the first anonymous poster! I also agree about Cristin coming from a healthy family. My meals would never look so pristine and balanced as hers do when she eats at home or at any family occasion. <br/>My family believes healthy eating = boring, tasteless, etc. Even though they like healthy foods, if a person (like myself!) labels a particular product or meal as healthy, they turn their noses up at it! It can feel like me vs. them sometimes, but hopefully they'll slowly see the benefits of making better lifestyle choices (as they are all overweight with the usual overweight health complications).<br/>Anyway, off of my family rant...! I also believe Cristin does not include little snacks and nibbles here and there also. I'm not saying she necessarily does it on purpose, as it can be easy to forget when you're especially busy, but I'm skeptical that she NEVER has a little bit here and there! Ha! I appreciate that you include everything. It's just so much more realistic, and it makes people realize that every bit counts when it comes to weight maintenance and health!<br/><br/>Kay (no longer anonymous!)<br/><br/>P.S. It feels good to get these opinions and concerns out. Any "nay-sayers" on Cristin's blog get attacked quickly by other posters. Discussion, opinions, etc. should be welcomed (not necessarily agreed with), but people should have the freedom to post! Hey – it’s me again – the first anonymous poster! I also agree about Cristin coming from a healthy family. My meals would never look so pristine and balanced as hers do when she eats at home or at any family occasion.
My family believes healthy eating = boring, tasteless, etc. Even though they like healthy foods, if a person (like myself!) labels a particular product or meal as healthy, they turn their noses up at it! It can feel like me vs. them sometimes, but hopefully they’ll slowly see the benefits of making better lifestyle choices (as they are all overweight with the usual overweight health complications).
Anyway, off of my family rant…! I also believe Cristin does not include little snacks and nibbles here and there also. I’m not saying she necessarily does it on purpose, as it can be easy to forget when you’re especially busy, but I’m skeptical that she NEVER has a little bit here and there! Ha! I appreciate that you include everything. It’s just so much more realistic, and it makes people realize that every bit counts when it comes to weight maintenance and health!

Kay (no longer anonymous!)

P.S. It feels good to get these opinions and concerns out. Any “nay-sayers” on Cristin’s blog get attacked quickly by other posters. Discussion, opinions, etc. should be welcomed (not necessarily agreed with), but people should have the freedom to post!

]]> By: Kath http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-294 Kath Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:31:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-294 Hi Alex! Healthy eating is always easiest when you've got time, I'll be the first to admit that, but I find that having a well-stocked fridge makes things a LOT easier. And you've GOT to try spaghetti squash!!!!! It's soooo good and really not that much trouble if can find the time to monitor the oven.<br/><br/>As for the cranberry sauce, I just kind of use the recipe on the back of the bag as a guideline and go from there. It says to put the whole bag of berries in 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Instead of the sugar, I put about 1/3 a cup of splenda. I like my cranberries tart though, so you might want to add more. I've also experimented with a cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, orange juice and cloves. Just add what you like! <br/><br/>So once you have everything in the pot, just cook it on medium heat until all the berries start to pop open and spray their gel all around the pot. I usually keep cooking until all the water is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Be careful - the pot has a tendency to boil over if you don't watch it! And the berries will splatter - you might want to keep a lid handy to partially cover the pot. It comes out to about 10 calories per ounce when cooked and cooled. Stir into oatmeal, smother on oatmeal pancakes, or my favorite - as a topping on plain yogurt!<br/><br/>Thanks for reading!!<br/><br/>Kath Hi Alex! Healthy eating is always easiest when you’ve got time, I’ll be the first to admit that, but I find that having a well-stocked fridge makes things a LOT easier. And you’ve GOT to try spaghetti squash!!!!! It’s soooo good and really not that much trouble if can find the time to monitor the oven.

As for the cranberry sauce, I just kind of use the recipe on the back of the bag as a guideline and go from there. It says to put the whole bag of berries in 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Instead of the sugar, I put about 1/3 a cup of splenda. I like my cranberries tart though, so you might want to add more. I’ve also experimented with a cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, orange juice and cloves. Just add what you like!

So once you have everything in the pot, just cook it on medium heat until all the berries start to pop open and spray their gel all around the pot. I usually keep cooking until all the water is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Be careful – the pot has a tendency to boil over if you don’t watch it! And the berries will splatter – you might want to keep a lid handy to partially cover the pot. It comes out to about 10 calories per ounce when cooked and cooled. Stir into oatmeal, smother on oatmeal pancakes, or my favorite – as a topping on plain yogurt!

Thanks for reading!!

Kath

]]> By: the husband http://www.KathEats.com/amazing-breakfast#comment-292 the husband Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:24:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.160/~katheats/?p=268#comment-292 RE: cornbread weight vs. volume<br/><br/>If you want to do serious baking, and more importantly PREDICTABLE baking, you should measure ingredients by weight.<br/><br/>1 cup of flour/cornmeal weighs about 135grams, but you could probably sift it down to 100g or pack it in to 200, so which one is correct? It becomes even more important to have exact measurements when you bake with baking soda & powder because the leavening amount required is a direct ratio to the amount of flour and liquid.<br/><br/>So give it a try with 135g/C but get that food scale soon! Not just for baking, but to measure your exact calories too! Perhaps my wife can plug our food scale on one of these posts? RE: cornbread weight vs. volume

If you want to do serious baking, and more importantly PREDICTABLE baking, you should measure ingredients by weight.

1 cup of flour/cornmeal weighs about 135grams, but you could probably sift it down to 100g or pack it in to 200, so which one is correct? It becomes even more important to have exact measurements when you bake with baking soda & powder because the leavening amount required is a direct ratio to the amount of flour and liquid.

So give it a try with 135g/C but get that food scale soon! Not just for baking, but to measure your exact calories too! Perhaps my wife can plug our food scale on one of these posts?

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