Like practically everyone else, I have been trying to lose weight. My main tactic is to cut the fat and keep on moving. So far I have dropped a couple pants sizes so it seems to be working!
I've noticed some of you fine people are also trying to keep an eye on their weight, so I'll share some of my finds with you here.
As the title suggests, I'm focusing on cutting out the fat as much as possible without using artificial sweetners or other aids. If the sugar levels look scary, get your butt down to the grocery store for Splenda and use that instead. Need powdered sugar? Crush the splenda up. Need brown sugar? Add in a little molasses or sorghum for flavor.
Notes before I get started:
Yes, I bastardize things a lot by using a microwave so feel free to alter stuff by using a stove or oven if you want. It should work about the same either way unless I warn you otherwise.
Basic Substitutions - this way I can get lazy with my descriptions! Not on a diet? Use regular stuff.
I've noticed some of you fine people are also trying to keep an eye on their weight, so I'll share some of my finds with you here.
As the title suggests, I'm focusing on cutting out the fat as much as possible without using artificial sweetners or other aids. If the sugar levels look scary, get your butt down to the grocery store for Splenda and use that instead. Need powdered sugar? Crush the splenda up. Need brown sugar? Add in a little molasses or sorghum for flavor.
Notes before I get started:
Yes, I bastardize things a lot by using a microwave so feel free to alter stuff by using a stove or oven if you want. It should work about the same either way unless I warn you otherwise.
Basic Substitutions - this way I can get lazy with my descriptions! Not on a diet? Use regular stuff.
- Eggs = fat free boxed eggs. ("Quick eggs") These are made out of eggs, not vegan.
- Veggies = frozen vegetables. I find these allow better portion control and you don't end up buying water
- Bacon = turkey bacon.
- butter = ACTUAL BUTTER. Hey, sometimes you just have to go all the way!