Kate Minus Weight

23/02/2023

Roasted Stuffed Eggplant for dinner tonight - two eggplants cut in half and the insides scored in a crisscross pattern (do not cut all the way through) then salted with sea salt, let sit for 30 minutes for the salt to draw out the extra moisture. Pat eggplants dry and brush with olive oil (I used garlic infused) and roast with the flesh side down for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile I made homemade sauce using a can of crushed tomatoes, garlic, basil, and oregano. Added some precooked crumbled Italian chicken sausage. Added to the eggplants after roasting, sprinkled with fresh grated parmesan, and popped back into the oven for 10 mins. Done!

*Kids had spaghetti with the sauce instead of eggplant. This is a great multi-tasking meal that works for both the sleevers and the picky eaters in our house!

05/07/2022

New snack option found today at Aldi! Protein Snack Selects (similar to Sargento Balanced Breaks) with only meat sticks and cheese! All of the others I've found have nuts and dried fruits which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but when watching carbs those extras can add up. 3 trays in a pack for $3.69, 9 to 10 grams of protein each!

09/05/2022

A rescheduled soccer game for tonight means a quick, early dinner is a must. Trader Joe's Asparagus/Mushroom Stir-Fry (from the fresh produce area) and Grilled Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary Chicken gets it done in less than 10 minutes! So excited to have a TJ's closer to home now that the one in Camp Hill is open!

22/03/2022

Afternoon snacky-snack for two (hubs and I are both sleeved):

1/3 cup of Buffalo Chicken Dip and Veggie Sticks

Buffalo chicken dip found at Costco for around $8. I like that it's lower in calories and higher in protein than others I've seen! I measure out, put it in a little dish, and microwave for 45 seconds until hot and melty. Celery and carrots came from Aldi. I always clean, peel, chop, and package veggies on a Sunday afternoon/evening to have on hand for a quick grab during the week!

02/03/2022

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats ready to hit the oven for supper tonight! Easy peasy and lots of flavor.

Don't like the blue cheese? Leave it out and add some extra mozzarella instead!

Recipe here:
https://www.kateminusweight.com/post/buffalo-chicken-stuffed-zucchini-boats

04/01/2022

Back to basics in the new year and following my surgeon's recommended reset plan. 4 ounces of Cowboy Chicken with 1/2 cup of roasted carrots for lunch. This is on a small salad plate. Delicious and filling. Here's to staying away from the slider foods!

21/10/2021

We're on a chili kick this week! This is a great Mexican style white chicken chili made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, peppers, onions, and white beans. You can adjust the spices to suit your own taste, I usually keep it pretty mild by only adding a few homegrown jalapenos, but you can go all out and add habaneros or whatever you'd like! Mike still has some Carolina Reaper peppers coming in and he's adding those to his bowl only. 🔥

https://www.kateminusweight.com/post/bariatric-confetti-chicken-chili

I'm on a chili kick in the kitchen this week! This white chicken chili was a favorite of mine in my Weight Watchers days way back before my surgery. I recently pulled out my paperwork from WW and even signed up online for their free one month trial and started using the Green plan as a way to keep m...

17/10/2021

New recipe added to the blog today!

https://www.kateminusweight.com/post/bariatric-beanless-chili

Perfect for the cool Autumn days ahead! Today is our first cool day of Autumn here in central Pennsylvania. It's October 17th and amazingly enough it's been pretty mild here up until today. In fact we had some 85 degree days just this past week! Today it's about 60 degrees which is perfect chili coo...

13/09/2021

Isn't this the truth!

There is no justice in the world!

Repost

04/09/2021

It's tomato day here on the farm! 🍅🍅🍅

Spaghetti sauce, salsa, and ketchup are on my agenda for today. Mostly everything is fresh from my garden, but I did cheat a little and boosted my harvest with a 1/2 bushel of romas from the local farmers market. 🤫

I love making my own sauces because I can control the amount of added sugar, especially to the ketchup! And I love using my instant pot to speed things up.

Do you do any processing/canning of fresh veggies? 🥕🥒🍅🫑🌽

14/08/2021

Yummy fresh broccoli and cauliflower salad made with purple cauliflower purchased locally at Williams Valley Farms LLC. formerly Rodichok's Farm!

https://www.kateminusweight.com/post/low-carb-broccoli-and-cauliflower-salad

03/08/2021

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02/08/2021

Lunch! My favorite: cherry tomatoes, avocado, and chunks of marinated mozzarella. Sometimes I like to drizzle this with a little balsamic vinegar and garlic olive oil, but today I just topped it with lots of fresh cracked black pepper. Yum!

31/07/2021

New blog post tonight - just a little writing from the heart about things that have been on my mind lately. Ignore any spelling or grammatical errors. My editor is out working tonight and didn't look over it before I posted. 💕

Not everyone is cheering for you. Learn to be okay with that.

27/07/2021

We had a super easy and fast dinner tonight, Sheet Pan Omelettes! I used a regular size cookie sheet and sprayed it well with canola non-stick spray. Whisked 10 eggs, 1/3 cup of milk, salt and pepper. Poured onto the pan, then added our omelette fillings - diced ham, peppers and onions. Notice part is plain. Our little guy does not like anything on his eggs, especially cheese. This is a great way to make everyone happy with just one pan!

Baked at 375 for about 8 minutes, then added the cheese and put back in until the eggs were set (about 5 more minutes). I sauteed mushrooms separately because I was afraid they'd make the eggs too wet. Served with a side of watermelon. It was a lot of food and the pictures show a salad plate and small one cup bowls on the side. Overall everyone liked it and we will add it to our regular menu rotation!

22/07/2021

Quick little lunch today! BLT salad with baby butter lettuce, grape tomatoes, a slice of crumbled center cut bacon, and a farm fresh hard boiled egg from my own chickens. A side of Tuscan melon (a fancy name for super sweet cantaloupe).

21/07/2021

Fresh summer flavors for dinner tonight! Grilled zucchini and yellow squash (right from my garden), baby bella 'shrooms, and a few Brussels sprouts, tossed with extra light olive oil and Urban Accents Veggie Roasters Balsamic and Roasted Onion seasoning. Thin sliced chicken breasts marinated in my own citrus herb mixture. I prepped, hubby grilled. Delish! 🤤

18/07/2021

Lunch on the go - Jersey Mike's Portabella Chicken Cheese Steak with extra meat and extra mushrooms, in a tub (no bun). A little pricy ($12), but I'll get three meals out of this! 😋

17/07/2021

Save money and build a perfect bariatric snack (or meal if you're newly pre-op!) I am always, always, ALWAYS looking for ways to make this journey easier. Honestly, I get so bored of food sometimes I just don't eat because I can't figure out what to eat. Or I'm pressed for time and have to grab some...

15/07/2021

Today is my two year anniversary of my sleeve surgery! The difference between 2020 and 2021? Exercise. I run (yes, run!) on my treadmill almost daily. Not much of a difference in pounds, but the change in my shape is definitely there. I've never been this fit in my life. I feel amazing, I'm much happier, my confidence in myself has grown. I still have 40 pounds to lose, but you know what? It's not a race, I'll get there. And I'll enjoy the journey the entire way. 💪

11/07/2021

New blog post from yesterday! One of my new favorite ways to use cottage cheese.

https://www.kateminusweight.com/post/cottage-cheese-fluff

A classic dessert adapted with sugar free ingredients to make it more friendly for those of us with tiny tummies! Cottage cheese is one of those foods that you either love it or you hate it. I'm a lover - I've always liked it on a green salad for protein, and I love adding herbs and spices to it to....

23/02/2021

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