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Here is an awesome thing to try if you are a huge pasta lover......spaghetti squash. Seriously 1/2 the calories and 18g of carbs for a 100g serving (a 100g serving is 1 serving of fettuchini noodles…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by JBF Coach Sarah Mar 10, 2010.
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JBF Coach Sarah replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"For sure!
Go to the recipes forum and post away :)"
Nicole replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"Your welcome - I have a ton more. I made eggplant lasagna last night too. Let me know if you want me to contribute more recipes!"
JBF Coach Sarah replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"Putting this one in the recipe forum, thanks :)"
Nicole replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"Here is a good recipe that I tried........
Spaghetti Squash, Portabella Muchroom, Spinach Casserole
Ingredients
1 Spaghetti Squash (about 5-6 cups)
2 Tbs crushed garlic
2 onions, pureed
1/4 cup fresh scallions, chopped
6 fresh big portabela…"
JBF Coach Sarah replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"I usually bake the squash for about an hour in a normal oven, cut it in half first as the steam coming out when you open the thing cooked whole is HOT (duh, it's steam!) it also cooks faster that way.
Spaghetti sauce ... usually extra lean…"
Carolyn Perez replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"I tried making spaghetti sqash last night but it took so long to cook that I ended up eating something else. I was "starving"...j/k Sarah...I was very hungry. I'm going to try it tonight with some olive oil, salt and pepper. I think…"
JBF Coach Sarah replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"LOL, good point!
Don't run because someone said it's good for you if it makes you hurt; don't eat spaghetti squash just because it sounds like spaghetti if you find it gross :)"
JBF Coach Sarah replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"No it doesn't, tastes more like zucchini :) but the looks of it is like spaghetti, which is where the name comes from. Actually, the first I heard of it was as "courge de Siam" or Siamese squash, which is probably more accurate.
The…"
JBF Coach Sarah replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"If I remember correctly, and I think I do, it has about the same nutritional value as zucchini, so yes, it would be fine for supper. In fact I might just pick one up when I do my groceries in a minute :)"
"is spaghetti squash "legal" at dinner? Or only at feed meals?"
JBF Coach Sarah replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"Oh I know :) we all do this all the time! Just take the most common "I'm starving" when in fact the person is just hungry (and often that feeling is really thirst anyway); or any other claim like that.
Like Jon says in the audio,…"
Nicole replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"It was just a figure of speech - I'm not going psycho over the food now. Next time I will use more bland wording."
JBF Coach Sarah replied to Nicole's discussion An alternative to pasta"I agree - and disagree :)
Yes, the spaghetti squash is great to use as a pasta substitute, I've been using it a lot too.
No, it is not "to die for" :) no food is. Not much is actually. Maybe religion, country, freedom ... but foods?…"
Nicole posted a discussionAn alternative to pasta
Here is an awesome thing to try if you are a huge pasta lover......spaghetti squash. Seriously 1/2 the calories and 18g of carbs for a 100g serving (a 100g serving is 1 serving of fettuchini noodles which is 2oz). Halve the spaghetti squash, spoon out the seeds, and either microwave for 15 minutes or put in the oven on a baking sheet face up for 45 minutes. When it's done you take a fork and shred the insides out. It looks comparable to spaghetti noodles! Top with sauce or more veggies - it's…See More
Nicole commented on Nicole's blog post 5 weeks in..."Thanks for the feedback guys. I know I have to stay positive and focus on the fact that my husband and I are different and we are losing weight - period. Something I have been unable to do for quite sometime. I just dislike getting in that dumpy…"
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One more recipe to try...
Easy Light Eggplant Parmesan Casserole…
Posted on March 12, 2010 at 4:34am — 1 Comment
Another Recipe
Spaghetti Squash, Portabella Mushroom, Spinach Casserole
Ingredients
1 Spaghetti Squash (about 5-6 cups)
2 Tbs crushed garlic
2 onions, pureed
1/4 cup fresh scallions, chopped
6 fresh big portabela mushroom caps, chopped
1 bag of fresh spinach, slightly chopped
salt & pepper to taste
1 jar of Classico Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo
8 oz. part skim mozzarella cheese,…
Continue Posted on March 12, 2010 at 4:26am
5 weeks in...
My husband and I started this together. Don't get me wrong, I am so proud of the guy - he's lost 16lbs so far - even 2 since last week. Unfortunately I am stuck. I lost 12, then gained 2, then lost 1.5lbs. I feel as though I am busting my rear at the gym, following the eating pattern more so than what he is, cardio in the morning......no go... Now what? My frustrations are starting to escalate. Any suggestions?
Posted on February 9, 2010 at 4:30am — 3 Comments
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Hi! My name is Nicole, you can call me Nikki. I am new to this - I just started SNAPP on Sunday. I am looking forward to some great changes and positive support with this system and group. I wish everyone the strength, power, and motivation to reach their goals! :)
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- At 6:00am on December 31, 2009, JBF Coach Sarah said…
- Hi Nicole, and welcome to the forums.
From your challenge list, Iwould highly recommend Jon's M-Power audio series. Even after having listened to them over and over for years, I still take away new information every time I listen to them. Probably because in the mean time, my mind has evolved, my perception of things as well, and I get a different understanding than I did when listening previously.
It's a really great mind reprogramming audio series, whether you need to reboot your brain or not :)
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JBF Coach Sarah replied to JBF Coach Sarah's discussion If you wonder what oil to use for cooking ..."It is, really.
What other species even questions what to eat or how much?
Where are our instincts? Killed by civilization, or just "in a coma"?"
Markku Niilo-Rämä replied to JBF Coach Sarah's discussion If you wonder what oil to use for cooking ..."I think saturated fats have gotten an undeserved bad rap.. and polyunsaturated fats are bad.. and one should avoid omega 6 and try to get more omega 3.. fish oil good, trans fats the worst (even though the media often lumps them together :(…"
JBF Coach Sarah posted a discussionIf you wonder what oil to use for cooking ...
... read this:http://coconutoil.com/heart-surgeon-admits-he-was-wrong-about-low-fat-diet-and-heart-disease/Markku (one of our long-time members) posted this link to his FaceBook - though I haven't had time to read it (on my way to work in 5 minutes), I did skim it, and the titles of the other articles in the margin of this page look like something to read in more detail as well.EVOO for…See More
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Markku Niilo-Rämä commented on Markku Niilo-Rämä's photobench
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another almost 200 euros :( ..."
Markku Niilo-Rämä commented on Markku Niilo-Rämä's photobench
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This…"
JBF Mentor Tom Mortensen commented on Markku Niilo-Rämä's photobench
"Yes, that's nice. You can do your workout whenever and however you like. Just be careful if you workout alone, with no-one to assist you if things get too heavy, you could get hurt. But I guess you know yourself and you limits well by now.…"
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