Lukewarm's Weight Loss Diary

Found this, hope it doesn't take up to much room. :) \

To cut your new pineapple like a local, lay it on its side and slice off both the crown and the stem. Some people like to twist the crown off with their bare hands and growl, but it's purely a matter of preference. Next, stand the pineapple up on end and carefully slice off the skin, from top to bottom, leaving as much flesh as possible. Don't worry about the little eye spots; we take care of those next.
If you observe the eye spots, you'll see that they form diagonal lines around the pineapple. Cut a v-shaped groove along each diagonal line to remove the eye spots.
At this point, everything left is edible. If you want pineapple circles, cut the fruit in disks and then core each disk. Munch on the core as you cook-- it's tough but many people like the mild flavor. If you want pineapple cubes or wedges, instead cut the pineapple into quarters lengthwise, core each quarter, and work from there
 
Nice one Kim. The pictures make it all the more interesting.. (Note: I already know how to cut pineapples :D)

Just remembered a recipe I made for friends using pineapple. I sliced it all up first, then in a mortar I crushed some mint leaves and sugar, and then sprinkled the mixture onto the pineapple slices. Then bung it under a grill (or into the oven more like!) for a few minutes till the slices get all brown and caramelly..

Delish...of course it's used for sweet n sour chicken as well, but I shouldn't be going there... :)
 
Quickly before I respond to the other posts...THANK YOU KIM and RHO that sounds freaking delicious, if I hadn't already eaten most of my carbs through fruit today, I'd be trying that RIGHT NOW!
 
I agree the dress is beautiful. I really love the color, is that the color that's being used? When is the wedding? Keep us posted on what happens with the poor bride's dress.

How's the Leigh Plan going these days? Hope you're doing well sweetie :).
 
Rho 'naff' < is it a British term!? I love it! haha yeah it is a nice dress, my bf has good taste :) I like the silver beading at the waistline as well, but the bow with those strings in the back just seem silly to me. But I can't complain, you're right that it is better than a lot of bridesmaid dresses. I don't know how they screwed up but this girl is 5'8 and wouldn't fit into a size 7 dress simply because of her bone structure. She needs a 12, and they just ordered a 7/8 for some unknown reason. Shitty right?

Sorry Sara, didn't see your response. Yep, I guess naff is an English thing.. Naff, crap, wack...These expressions just creep up on you, don't they..:)

The poor bride's going to be hard pressed to outshine her bridesmaids, so her dress must be out of this world! (Ever since my friend's wedding I've been mildly obsessed with wedding dresses and for the first time in my life I have even thought of my dress might look like!!)

I hope the dress issue gets sorted out, cos August's just round the corner! Ah well, it always turns out alright in the end, even if there are blood, sweat and tears on the way there.. Hope you're having a nice evening Sara.. I'm still busy working on the research methodology chapter of my dissertation *joy*:rolleyes:
 
Hey, sorry I didn't come on sooner to help cheer you up from when you were feeling down. I just wanted to say that I just went through that. I didn't want to do anything, not cooking, not eating right, not even going on the computer to come on here when I had a spare minute! It really sucks being in that kind of state but as long as you can get out of it then you'll be fine!

That dress is so pretty! I remember going to my sister's wedding and I was upset because I was the fat one and they (all my sisters) looked so good in all their dresses and then there's me, fat with the big arms, etc etc. I hate looking at any pictures of me like that. I want to lose the weight so that one day when I get married, I won't feel like that about my own pictures! Well, I wanna lose the weight for more reasons that just that, but that's one of them, lol.

Anyways, good luck with your exercising, I know you'll do great you always do!
 
"I love the passion, wouldn't want it any other way" LOL Hell yeah, sister! No, thank you, I just found a room to live in, moving in the last week of this month, and everything is peachy!!! Well, I mean there goes the worry our of my mind and I feel like the adjustment will be ok too. I'll take it as it comes. Thanks for the compliments, LOL!! Nice dress! Yeah that bow is a little weird. I hope your emotions will smooth out soon--mine just recently did and I'm grateful for that, sheesh!! I was like, crying every night for a while there......

Val I'm so happy for you! Yeah I hate that freakin bow! Thank you, I totally feel better today, I'm sorry you had such a rough pms. I hate how it messes with my emotions. I'm a mess as it is, really don't need any assistance from my period :rotflmao:

I would have to say that as far as bridesmaid dresses go, this one by far is the best I've seen in years!! I like the top part, how cute! I bet you are going to look fantastic in this. I better see a picture of you in it too!!! All dolled up! AHHH How cute!! You may have to end up taking it in even further by the rate your going down in size, WOW, you are doing so good! Any more beach time in the future!! I would be there all the time if I lived close enough to get to one. Enjoy your evening!! Oh and on the pineapple slice off top, slice down sides carefully and cut into chunks, that's what I do. Good luck!

Kim Thank you for the explanation, I LOVE the pictures! Tomorrow I'm going to slice and dice like a local ;) YES I'm hitting the beach tomorrow as well! I know I have it good, being so near to the ocean. Oh I'm certainly going to post pictures of me in it, let's just call it another progress pic. But my hair will look fabulous, I've already decided to leave it down, like beach hair. I think wavy hair is so sexy ;)

Nice one Kim. The pictures make it all the more interesting.. (Note: I already know how to cut pineapples) Just remembered a recipe I made for friends using pineapple. I sliced it all up first, then in a mortar I crushed some mint leaves and sugar, and then sprinkled the mixture onto the pineapple slices. Then bung it under a grill (or into the oven more like!) for a few minutes till the slices get all brown and caramelly..Delish...of course it's used for sweet n sour chicken as well, but I shouldn't be going there...

Rho Damn that sounds good, I'll just add it to my list of all my impending cooking excursions.

I agree the dress is beautiful. I really love the color, is that the color that's being used? When is the wedding? Keep us posted on what happens with the poor bride's dress. How's the Leigh Plan going these days? Hope you're doing well sweetie :).

Blancita It is the color! It's called Tiffany Blue, which works for me ;) My friend tells me that it's a bit more turquoise in person. August 11th is the date and I really hope the seamstresses can turn a size 8 into a size 12 for my friend Lisa. Leigh's plan is going well, but I seriously feel like someone is holding a gun to my head when it comes to weights. I hope I learn to love it like you and Cym

Sorry Sara, didn't see your response. Yep, I guess naff is an English thing.. Naff, crap, wack...These expressions just creep up on you, don't they.. The poor bride's going to be hard pressed to outshine her bridesmaids, so her dress must be out of this world! (Ever since my friend's wedding I've been mildly obsessed with wedding dresses and for the first time in my life I have even thought of my dress might look like!!) I hope the dress issue gets sorted out, cos August's just round the corner! Ah well, it always turns out alright in the end, even if there are blood, sweat and tears on the way there.. Hope you're having a nice evening Sara.. I'm still busy working on the research methodology chapter of my dissertation *joy*:rolleyes:

Rho I love that English thing. I would sound ridiculous trying to use them so I'll leave it to you, but I really wanna use naff. haha BRILLIANT! I'm going to post a picture of her dress, it's quite lovely. Again the only thing I don't dig about her dress is the silk bow, but I think that's just me. Bows piss me off. I would love to know the topic of your dissertation, you write so well, I'm sure it's amazing.

Hey, sorry I didn't come on sooner to help cheer you up from when you were feeling down. I just wanted to say that I just went through that. I didn't want to do anything, not cooking, not eating right, not even going on the computer to come on here when I had a spare minute! It really sucks being in that kind of state but as long as you can get out of it then you'll be fine! That dress is so pretty! I remember going to my sister's wedding and I was upset because I was the fat one and they (all my sisters) looked so good in all their dresses and then there's me, fat with the big arms, etc etc. I hate looking at any pictures of me like that. I want to lose the weight so that one day when I get married, I won't feel like that about my own pictures! Well, I wanna lose the weight for more reasons that just that, but that's one of them, lol. Anyways, good luck with your exercising, I know you'll do great you always do!

Risty Ohh thanks :) It's a bitch when you want so much to do well but sometimes we aren't ready to handle the enormity of this process. I feel much better today, and I'm happy that you're overcoming it as well. I know what you mean about feeling like the fat girl in the wedding! I hate that my arms are still going to be pudgy, but I have to accept it and just have as much fun as possible. Thanks girl ;)
 
Ok so I cooked the chicken dish and it's DELICIOUS! I didn't eat it tonight however I plan to for the rest of the week. I'm so happy that I'm starting to take more chances in the kitchen. I think that I enjoyed it more than I thought I would, I just blare my music and dance and cook and feel fabulous. I played tennis with my sister tonight, and either she's a natural or I'm an excellent coach < I am > but I think she's just naturally good at sports. It was SO MUCH FUN! Dude I miss tennis. I also visited my Stones records this evening, and I love the Stones. As much as I love them though, I'm thinking of a new picture for my avatar....don't know who yet however. There was something else I wanted to say but I can't remember, so I hope everyone has a lovely night. Everyone is already sleeping but of course...here I am AWAKE!:rolleyes:
 
well i'm at work :) glad you enjoyed cooking and tennis :) i really love cooking. since i started preparing meals for myself i really see the difference in the way i eat that food later :) like a true gourmet :D

hope you have a great day today
Lena
 
Lena yeah I know what you mean! I have a feeling that by taking the time to cook a meal, not only will I enjoy the food more, but I'll appreciate the flavors. There's not much to appreciate about a dry turkey burger slathered in mustard. I feel like...is that all I get?! :) Mmm actually food is probably far more satisfying haha
 
Its great that your enjoying cooking for yourself. It really does make you appreciate the food more. I love to visit allrecipes.com for new ideas-I always try to stay away from the deserts because cookies and cakes are my danger foods-LOL
Keep up the good work!
 
Hey there!!! Mmmmmmmmmm, pineapple! :drooling:

Are you going to show us pics of you in your pretty dress with the wackass bow??? *blinking innocently*

The chicken dish reminded me of a line in Will Farrell's movie about Ricky Bobby or whatever (btw I didn't really like it, I'll take Friday anyday, go Chris Tucker!!): "In the words of Colonel Sanders: 'I'm too drunk to taste this chicken.'" :rotflmao: I have no idea what my problem is today! Princess Baby is all over the place!

Um, girlfriend, WHY are you missing tennis now?????

Is you avatar that coke hag Keith Richards? We want REAL Sara!!! WE WANT SARA! WE WANT SARA!! WE WANT SARA!!! :rofl:
 
Lena I agree, I’ve already been messing a bit with the recipes switching out stuff I like for stuff I don’t like.

Rimay Thanks I’m enjoying it!

Val LOL I LOVE KEITH RICHARDS! And it's the other coke hag, Mick Jagger! I miss tennis now because I'm no longer on a team, I'm not competing...when I'm more in shape I'll do something about it.

Blancita Thank you ;) I am happy too, maybe I will put up a pic as my avatar!

WLF has been difficult for me to access today. Well here’s today’s stats. I didn’t go to the beach I had something else come up, but I have plans to go tomorrow ;) Spinning was ROUGH but I made it through despite serious cramps. I’m just happy it’s over, I nearly didn’t go :eek: ahahahah but I did. So it's all good!

Thursday
-Spinning & 1450 calories

Food
-Breakfast: Kashi Go Lean & Light Soy Milk
-Snack: Blueberries
-Lunch: Cheddar Cheese & Egg Whites
-Snack: Cherries
-Dinner: Garlic Lime Chicken w/ Olives ;)

-Total Cals: 1446
-Fat: 34
-Sat Fat: 13
-Carbs: 141
-Fiber: 26
-Protein: 144
-Water: 2.0 L
 
Hey Sara. Cooking, while listening to music is so much fun. I love it when my sons play stuff while I cook. I never would have listened to rap, except they like some of it, so now it's grown on me. I really like Jesus Walks by Kanye West.
 
Blancita I can't afford to be any less than consistently good, I'm curious to see how my habits change once I hit a healthy weight...hope that I'm able to keep myself going like you are.

Anna lol that's so great, I listen to rap/hip-hop more often because my sister likes it, and I do like some of it. I love Kanye too, I actually went to a Ludacris show hahaha like 3 years ago. I just try to keep a sense of humor when listening to some of it!

I put myself as my avatar now :eek: but I put a pic of me at 149 lbs. in April of last year which is 12 lbs. less than I am right now, so it's vanity that prevents me from using a current picture, and also motivation. I just snuck down to the kitchen and had another bite of my chicken...hehe just one though...it's really good! Ok have a nice night everyone!
 
Who says you need a current picture? For all we care, you could throw a baby pic up there, but we like seeing you. You look beautiful in your new avi!
 
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