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pathoflife 12/30/2009

The post about New Year's Resolutions seems to have a common thread of weight loss. Oh yeah, you can count me as a member of that Club. I, too, have enjoyed way too much of the common comfort foods. It's a temporary fix for a permanent issue. Sad, isn't it?

This begs the question: Does anyone know of a Web site for healthy recipes for singles? Leftovers are a bummer, if you ask me, and most recipes take too long and make too much. I'm all for the quick-and-easy, ready-in-a-jiffy recipes. Of course, they must be a tad healthier than chips and Coke :>)

Are we permitted to share recipes via a post and replies on this site? Recipes for the Grieving would describe it perfectly! Just throwing this out there for anyone who would like to contributeif we are not crossing a line.

To our Community Leaders, please advise if this is permissible. Or, is there another area on DS that would be more viable?

Thank you,
TJ

deleted_user 12/30/2009

That is a great idea. So often I just eat unhealthy because it hard to cook for just one. Can't count how many times I have ate ice cream for supper.
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I do have a weight problem that I had under control before my husband got sick. then it all went to....well you know. I plan to check out Herbal Magic. A friend of mine lost eighty pounds with that. Maybe it will help me to make a goal and redirect my focus.

deleted_user 12/30/2009

TJ, What a wonderful idea!! I am game as I sit here drinking my hot tea and eating cookies justified by the 1 hr of shoveling I just finished.....Ha!

How does one cook for one without massive amounts of leftovers? That is something I have never learned how to do, but I am ready to try. I have survived these last 17 mos on Lean Cuisines when I am home and eating out while on the road. Both of which I am tired of. Wonderful idea! Barb

deleted_user 12/30/2009

I did not want to cook anymore after my husband passed. I have tried those chicken pieces, which don't have breading on them, but which you could put sauce if you wanted. Those, with a vegetable are very healthy. All I had to do was microwave them.

deleted_user 12/30/2009

I'm with Sue about not wanting to cook but I cannot continue to eat frozen or prepared food. I'm trying to get away from the can opener and microwave. Simple things first such as the slow cooker overnight.

deleted_user 12/30/2009

That would be great. It has taken me all 3 months to adjust to cooking for myself and 2 children. We don't eat as much now, but we do like to snack a lot and anything that goes in the microwave is what is for dinner. Although when I do get the energy and time and the stars are in alignment, cooking is somewhat therapeutic for me. Putting something together from bits and pieces.

deleted_user 12/30/2009

TJ - I use this site all the time now! DW's recipe book is like falling apart and just grew and grew and it takes me forever to find anything so this is my book now: http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/

John

marjoe 12/30/2009

I would love to contribute, TJ - I have a jump on it, since Joe was on the road for 15 yrs or so, I was used to cooking for one. I do love leftovers (although 4 days of the same is a bit much, even for me). Maybe I'm strange, but for me, cooking is a release - it makes me feel good. I don't eat red meat, much - so I do a lot of pasta with veggies, salads, chicken, soups, etc. And I'm the queen of the one dish meals. So ....let me know when you're ready! Hugs, Marsha

cliffskat 12/30/2009

I wouldn't mind seeing posts with recipes. I'm not cooking for one, but just adjusting down from 4 to 3 took a lot of doing, and for a long time I didn't want to cook - which is weird because cooking is practically my middle name - I grew up cooking (my dad was a chef) and like Marsha it has always been therapeutic for me, but Cliff was my biggest cooking fan so for a time I couldn't bear it. I'm now back to cooking and my sons are certainly grateful for that.... But I wouldn't mind a change of pace in the posts - a respite from the rest of it, ya know?

The other option is to set up a subgroup like we have for Young Widows. Someone would have to start it and act as moderator. It wouldn't show the posts on the main Discussion list - only within that subgroup area.

I'm okay with either of those. Love and Hugs, Martha

Lininsocal 12/30/2009

I used to love cooking. I would cook up something and mu husband would ask me what was for dinner and I would say "an experiment, you feel like a guina pig?" It always turned out good. Now I look at the food to cook in the freezer and fridge and close the door, go back later and do the same, go back later..etc, usually settle for cookies or toast. Maybe Nutri-system would be cheaper and easier...

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