Well we all know that rice cakes suck.  But for those of you that are trying to watch your waistline, are there any healthy options out there that you've found that actually taste good?

I mentioned in the frozen food section that I actually like Lean Cuisine.  I don't know what they did, but most of their meals are pretty dang good.

Applebees has some really good options in their "Under 550 Calories" section of the menu.  There is a steak, red potato and brocolli dinner that is fabulous.  I would never believe it was under 550 calories if I didn't know better.

I also drink Premier Nutrition protein shakes that I get from Costco.  They have 30 grams of protein in them - WAY more than Slim Fast, and that plus a piece of fruit keeps me full for hours.  It's a perfect breakfast or lunch, and they cost something like $23 for 18, so I'm spending less than $2 per meal.  Not too bad.  

Diet food, hmmmmm not sure if I know the concept anymore.  :-\\ I do love the Lean Cuisine Panini's and flatbreads - they are awesome. 

I used to LOVE Applebee's LowFat Blackened Chicken Salad (they had it for like 5 years), and then they took it off the menu, haven't cared for anything since (well except Tequila Lime Chicken, but I learned how to make it on my own - and it ain't diet)...

I like baked lays, and baked Dorito's.  Naked fruit smoothie drinks are awesome for lunch, with some cheese or small deli sandwich for protein.  Carrot sticks, I wonder why I don't eat carrot sticks anymore ::)

this is my all time favorite turkey dinner

http://www.leancuisine.com/Products/ProductImage.ashx?ImageType=boxangle&ProductID=10605&width=400&height=331

LC has another turkey dinner but it's not as good...




The best wheat bread I've ever had is Roman Meal. Its something like 70 calories a slice.....

http://www.romanmeal.com/products_bread.aspx    choose this one... Roman Meal Original Multigrain 

It tastes like regular bread...

well I do not think tonight's supper is falling into either of the above categories.... more like comfort food!

well I do not think tonight's supper is falling into either of the above categories.... more like comfort food!


Me neither.

We have a lot of vegans in the Pioneer Valley.  I don't mind them so long as they don't proselytize, which too many of them do, otherwise its no fun to be a vegan!

My buddy's wife is Kosher and vegetarian and so is he...at home.  When she's not around, he likes to stop at Friendly's for a bacon Supermelt!
;D

We have a lot of vegans in the Pioneer Valley.  I don't mind them so long as they don't proselytize, which too many of them do, otherwise its no fun to be a vegan!

My buddy's wife is Kosher and vegetarian and so is he...at home.  When she's not around, he likes to stop at Friendly's for a bacon Supermelt!
;D


Bacon Supermelt,That ain't diet food. ;D

Bacon Supermelt,That ain't diet food. ;D


They go down real nice, but it takes all night to digest 'em!
::)

They go down real nice, but it takes all night to digest 'em!
::)


and straight to the bathroom. ::)

I used to eat Lean Cuisines all the time (in fact, one time the weight just poured off of me when that was all I was eating). Now, I don't because Carlos does the shopping and he is cheap frugal and doesn't want to pay that much of a microwavable lunch-yup-it would be just lunch because he cooks EVERY NIGHT! He will buy the budget meals (when they are on-sale).

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Lately, my diet food is basically veggies. We have a share in a local farm & every week we get a bunch of fresh produce so that is what I have been eating.



Cat

I really like those Jello Mousse cups, no not these http://www.shellylampshire.com/img/chocolatemoose1.jpg


but these:
http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/taste/wp-content/uploads/jello-chocolate.jpg

There are flavors I don't like such as Dark Chocolate and Mint Chocolate, so I can't say how those are but I like the Chocolate Indulgence one

^ looks delish... I hope you put reddi whip on it... you know reddi whip light is delicious too and only 10 or 15 calories a tbsp.  :)

^ looks delish... I hope you put reddi whip on it... you know reddi whip light is delicious too and only 10 or 15 calories a tbsp.  :)


Sometimes.  I really *try* to be a good girl (don't often make it though)

Sometimes.  I really *try* to be a good girl (don't often make it though)



that's why I suggested lite reddi whip... it's healthier... that's good!!!  ;D

that's why I suggested lite reddi whip... it's healthier... that's good!!!  ;D


Isn't that stuff about a molecule away from being Styrofoam?
???

Isn't that stuff about a molecule away from being Styrofoam?
???


no way... it's as good as the regular reddi whip.... honest!

no way... it's as good as the regular reddi whip.... honest!


Right! A molecule away from being Styrofoam! 

Now, it doesn't follow you can eat Styrofoam just because you can eat Reddi-Whip!

Where does that come from, Helen Reddy?  "I am nitrous oxide hear me snore!"

Right! A molecule away from being Styrofoam! 

Now, it doesn't follow you can eat Styrofoam just because you can eat Reddi-Whip!

Where does that come from, Helen Reddy?  "I am nitrous oxide hear me snore!"



have you never tasted the yummy goodness that is reddi whip? I swear I can inhale a can of it in one sitting...

Right! A molecule away from being Styrofoam! 

Now, it doesn't follow you can eat Styrofoam just because you can eat Reddi-Whip!

Where does that come from, Helen Reddy?  "I am nitrous oxide hear me snore!"


Max, you are ruining my thread!  :P ;)

I can't believe I forgot to mention 100 Calorie Snacks!

These things are my lifeline!

It's the only way I can saftely eat cookies and other deliciousness without feeling like I'm going to go berserk and eat the entire package.  And there's a whole variety of options - snack mix, different cookies, and my all time favorite - yogurt covered pretzels.  HELL YEAH.

And don't even get me started on the Oreo Cakesters.  True, they are about the size of a quarter, but it is still and Oreo Cakester, and still fabulous!

I can't believe I forgot to mention 100 Calorie Snacks!

These things are my lifeline!

It's the only way I can saftely eat cookies and other deliciousness without feeling like I'm going to go berserk and eat the entire package.  And there's a whole variety of options - snack mix, different cookies, and my all time favorite - yogurt covered pretzels.  HELL YEAH.

And don't even get me started on the Oreo Cakesters.  True, they are about the size of a quarter, but it is still and Oreo Cakester, and still fabulous!


Speaking Oreos, the best dessert in the world is ice cream cake with Oreo cookie crust!  Mmmm-mmm! Manna from heaven!
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Speaking Oreos, the best dessert in the world is ice cream cake with Oreo cookie crust!  Mmmm-mmm! Manna from heaven!
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If you like yogurt, try Yoplait Daily Delights.  OMG the Lemon Torte taste (to me) just like a Lemon merangue pie (although it has some kind of whipped creme instead of merangue) (no objections from me here)...

http://yoplait.com/delights/images/pic-lemon.png

They have other varities such as raspberry chocolate which I haven't tried yet, caramel parfait sounds good too.  They picture of the product on yoplait's website has the container with a real lemon twist as garnish (but it doesn't actually come with it.)  But they are really lemon-y and are only 100 calories per cup.  yum

I really like those Jello Mousse cups, no not these http://www.shellylampshire.com/img/chocolatemoose1.jpg


but these:
http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/taste/wp-content/uploads/jello-chocolate.jpg

There are flavors I don't like such as Dark Chocolate and Mint Chocolate, so I can't say how those are but I like the Chocolate Indulgence one


Those are so good.

have you never tasted the yummy goodness that is reddi whip? I swear I can inhale a can of it in one sitting...


from the bowl or the can?

from the bowl or the can?


reddi whip is the can... cool whip is in the container... I prefer reddi whip... the one in the can...

reddi whip is the can... cool whip is in the container... I prefer reddi whip... the one in the can...


Now I'm in the mood to slurp a whole can of reddi whip,now that'll be one hell of a sugar buzz!  :o

My roommate keeps it in the house to put it on these little jello cups she gives to her son.  The other day I told him to stick out his finger (he is almost 3) and I put a little dot on the tip of it.  He was absolutely delighted, and now a finger of reddi-whip is his favorite treat.  :)

My roommate keeps it in the house to put it on these little jello cups she gives to her son.  The other day I told him to stick out his finger (he is almost 3) and I put a little dot on the tip of it.  He was absolutely delighted, and now a finger of reddi-whip is his favorite treat.   :)


you should squirt it in his mouth... that's the best!!!  ;D

you should squirt it in his mouth... that's the best!!!  ;D


I can see that ending in total disaster.  He has already tried to figure out how to squirt it on his finger - unsuccessfully.  I can't even imagine if he figured out how to get it into his mouth.  ;D  Maybe when he's bigger.

I can see that ending in total disaster.  He has already tried to figure out how to squirt it on his finger - unsuccessfully.  I can't even imagine if he figured out how to get it into his mouth.   ;D  Maybe when he's bigger.


you say open wide... then he does...then you squirt...then he laughs from the sensation.... then he has whipped cream all over his face!

It'd be HILARIOUS!!!  ;D

you say open wide... then he does...then you squirt...then he laughs from the sensation.... then he has whipped cream all over his face!

It'd be HILARIOUS!!!  ;D


What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports are you ladies on about?
???

What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports are you ladies on about?
???


get yer mind out of the gutter... I'm talking about Ash introducing a 3 yr old to freebasing Reddi Whip straight from the can!  ;D

get yer mind out of the gutter... I'm talking about Ash introducing a 3 yr old to freebasing Reddi Whip straight from the can!  ;D


Yeah!  That's how I liked it too!  That's how Maxwell got his Smarts!
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get yer mind out of the gutter... I'm talking about Ash introducing a 3 yr old to freebasing Reddi Whip straight from the can!  ;D


Those days were so fun,eating a can of whipped cream from a can and getting a sugar buzz from it. :o

you should squirt it in his mouth... that's the best!!!  ;D


that sounds delicious.

Those days were so fun,eating a can of whipped cream from a can and getting a sugar buzz from it. :o


those days? you mean like yesterday?  ;D

My roommate keeps it in the house to put it on these little jello cups she gives to her son.  The other day I told him to stick out his finger (he is almost 3) and I put a little dot on the tip of it.  He was absolutely delighted, and now a finger of reddi-whip is his favorite treat.   :)



That sounds like Granddaughter #1 at the age of 1 & 1/2. We were visiting my SIL (when she lived in L.A.) and she took Bailey by the hand and led her into the kitchen. Opened the refridge and told Bailey to hold out her finger. Thus introducing her to whipped cream on her finger. After, Bailey would grab someone's hand, lead them into the kitchen, point to the refridge and when that was opened, she would point to the can of whipped cream and hold out her finger.  ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

If you like yogurt, try Yoplait Daily Delights.  OMG the Lemon Torte taste (to me) just like a Lemon merangue pie (although it has some kind of whipped creme instead of merangue) (no objections from me here)...

http://yoplait.com/delights/images/pic-lemon.png

They have other varities such as raspberry chocolate which I haven't tried yet, caramel parfait sounds good too.  They picture of the product on yoplait's website has the container with a real lemon twist as garnish (but it doesn't actually come with it.)  But they are really lemon-y and are only 100 calories per cup.  yum


Had another cup this morning when there was actual light coming in the window and discovered what I thought was whipped cream was actually vanilla yogurt (It's still good though), that'll teach me to eat by just the light of the glowing television.  I might actually notice what the heck I'm eating.

That sounds like Granddaughter #1 at the age of 1 & 1/2. We were visiting my SIL (when she lived in L.A.) and she took Bailey by the hand and led her into the kitchen. Opened the refridge and told Bailey to hold out her finger. Thus introducing her to whipped cream on her finger. After, Bailey would grab someone's hand, lead them into the kitchen, point to the refridge and when that was opened, she would point to the can of whipped cream and hold out her finger.  ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat



smart kid; good taste.

those days? you mean like yesterday?  ;D


I'm going to buy me some whipped cream and eat the whole can. :P

so...instead of talking about health food we spend two pages talking about reddi whip... I love it!!!  ;D 

but to be fair I did mention the light reddi whip... which is really freaking good... no aftertaste or anything!

I'm going to buy me some whipped cream and eat the whole can. :P



that's what I do!!!

that's what I do!!!


Aren't you afraid of a sugar buzz?

Aren't you afraid of a sugar buzz?



not at all!!! I love sugar buzzes!!!

not at all!!! I love sugar buzzes!!!


It's the crash I don't like!  If you are a late-night snacker* your blood sugar is bombing out just when you're trying to wake up!
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* If you are eating cream cheese on celery at 2:00 am, you are weird.  You are are not a late-night snacker!
;)

not at all!!! I love sugar buzzes!!!



next thing you know you'll be bouncing off the walls in your workplace.  ::)

next thing you know you'll be bouncing off the walls in your workplace.  ::)


not me... I actually handle a lot of sugar very well!

not me... I actually handle a lot of sugar very well!


Wow,that's pretty good.