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@ess77
Hey Lizzy,
I have a question, if you don’t cook why did you order a cookbook?
As much as I despise cooking if I can cook you can cook. Anyone can throw a salad together, granted its a pain. As you lose weight you become more and more motivated. I lost 90 pounds and I ate candy every day. Now if I can do it you can certainly do it and I didn’t need a cookbook although my doctor did send me to a nutritionist and the amount of food they want you to eat is ridiculous. I don’t think a person can even live on what they want you to eat. I know you need to reduce portions and exercise more @becsbuddy will take care of the exercise. I went to the gym too but didn’t overdo.
That deli junk isn’t healthy. For lunch I had 4oz of chicken (doctor says 3oz (I never did mind worth shucks) half a baked potato asparagus & carrots. I cook in the microwave just in case a seizure should strike. No candy today. talk about suffering!!
NOW, are you going to straighten up & fly right?
Think og the money you can save the deli junk is costly and gas. Although a happy car is a driven car.
Now when are you going to get with the program???
Take care,
Jake
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@jakedduck1, @colleenyoung , @howardm et al... Ok, Jake, my friend....Better sit down and get comfy....
I don't cook because I can't cook. I can't stand for any length of time. I can't lift pots or pans, the arthritic pain in my hands and wrists is excruciating when I do attempt to lift.....no pot is made that's light enough or comfy for my hands. Also, I can't use my thumbs, so no gripping. No cutting or chopping or other prep activities, not even tomatoes or lettuce......can buy pre-cut or pre-made salads, but hard to chew some of salad and have gerd and swallow issues, so lettuce/leafy get caught. No trouble using oven for warming, cooking and microwave of course.
The pre-made meals I get at Publix in Florida are excellent, Jake. No preservatives or additives. Fresh, like fresh chicken breast stuffed with asparagus and gouda cheese, or spinach and cheese, or other such delicious concoctions I cooked years ago. They have limited spices, the ones I choose, so don't upset Gerd/stomach; limited salt for a no sodium diet.....
I think these are a good way for me, as 1 meal, 2 breasts have protein, veggies, dairy and taste fantastic. ! meal w/2 breasts are 3-4 servings for me. Live alone. They also have fresh salmon!!! Delicious!
So, sorry, Jake. This is the only way I've found works for me. I have them delivered with my other groceries. I will begin to go to store soon, as I have the ability. Ordered groceries prior to covid due to weakness and pain. Oh, walking is challenging and painful. . Lumbar/cervical herniated discs, legs/feet pain, neuropathy, arthritis, trouble lifting legs, when tired lifting feet is tough and sluff & stumble, etc.
OK, my friend. I don't like discussing the ways I can't do things. I prefer to celebrate the ways I've figured out to get around the challenges!!! That's the only way I can survive this ridiculous, horrible life and turn it into something I can tolerate and come close to enjoying.....see my point?
Blessings to you ~ I loved meeting you officially on the Spotlight! You're a special person.....elizabeth