MiSC
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Post by MiSC on Aug 9, 2010 9:05:23 GMT -5
Usually, when Colin leaves the house in the morning, he gives me a task. NOT an order. He always says, "Please finish the dishes," or "Please do your side of the bed." Stuff like that. He asks me to do specific things, but he's not commanding or anything. It's really more of a gentle way of helping me prioritize and focus.
So today's suggestions are just those two things: dishes, and my side of the bed. Neither is undoable. I could do my side in about 45 minutes if I didn't take a break, and the dishes in less than 10.
I just ate some Fruit Loops without thinking about what happens to me when I eat carbs. *** it! Why do I not remember that?? I eat carbs and 15 or 20 minutes later I totally crash. Maybe I'll be okay this morning. I hope so, but I only got about 4 hours of sleep last night, so odds are I'll konk out in a little while.
I have GOT to start eating real breakfasts. Colin got me some eggs from the grocery store the other night. I've heard that you can freeze scrambled eggs and nuke them later. Does anyone know if that's true? Or would it be gross?
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Post by bigtimetroubles on Aug 9, 2010 9:20:13 GMT -5
I never tried frozen scrambled eggs...I suppose it would work....hope you get things done so you can crash later....me I was up all night myself...until at least 4am drank coffee first thing 7:30am too so now I bet I will want to crash this afternoon when I am supposed to go to the biggest interview in eions.....hope that does not happen...more coffee ?/?
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Post by messymimi on Aug 9, 2010 10:28:38 GMT -5
Dear MiSC,
Simple carbs are like poison to some of us, me included. I've always said flour and sugar are white powders for a reason. 
I'm not sure about freezing scrambled eggs. I do know that eggs keep a good bit longer than the label would have you believe. If you buy grade AA eggs. they will remain that grade for at least until the date on the side of the carton. Then they will be grade A for at least 3-4 weeks more, then grade B for a couple of weeks after that. So if you are thinking of scrambling and freezing so they won't go bad, don't bother. Just cook a couple up fresh every morning, it only takes about the same amount of time as thawing something.
Would you like to do a challenge to get the side of the bed done? I need to get at mine, also.
messymimi
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Post by homesteph on Aug 9, 2010 11:13:42 GMT -5
For eggs, DH likes to cook his up every day, he likes to have routines. I cook in a batch and freeze, since I'm more spontaneous and like the flexibility.
l mix up a whole dozen eggs at once with chopped up veggies such as spinach, onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and a little feta or Swiss cheese, and then bake the whole batch on a non-stick cookie sheet (the gray kind with decent rims.) It bakes for about 12-15 minutes at 350. Then, I have little omelet squares to freeze and reheat in the microwave, and I'm getting some veggies too. We eat these in whole-wheat lavosh wraps, low-carb bread, or just on their own.
I'm in the same boat as you with simple carbs! I hate those sleepies, it borders on narcolepsy sometimes, or as if someone is following me around with a tranquilizer gun! I take metformin (for PCOS, not diabetes at this point and hopefully never) and that helps me some when I am consistent with it, but it shreds my tummy. Following carbs with vigorous exercise helps me sometimes, such as an intense walk outside, bike ride, swim, whatever, but that's not an option at work, or when my fibro/CF is in full flare up. Bleah.
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Post by bonnie on Aug 9, 2010 11:54:02 GMT -5
No, it is not gross. I love to nuke Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches and they have cooked eggs in them. And there are frozen breakfast entrees that are frozen.
Homesteph, Good suggestion about the low carb bread. I have not seen that. I learned to make ahead eggs like that from the South Beach Diet book. I followed the recipe and made them in muffin tins but I always thought of just pouring it all into a 9 x 13 baking pan and then when baked, cutting it into portions for the week. Not low-carb, but I was shocked to learn that it is not a bad thing to make a batch of oatmeal (the kind you cook) and then refrigerate it. Then all week you can nuke a scoop. It is good as fresh to me and saves a ton of time. I was floored at how well it works because the thought of storing cold oatmeal seemed so yucky.
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Post by homesteph on Aug 9, 2010 13:19:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip about the oatmeal, Bonnie. I will try that! I really like oatmeal, and it is not low carb but I tolerate it well because it is "slow carb" especially with nuts in it to add a little protein & fat & even more fiber. I find that spices like cinnamon and allspice and a little vanilla make it taste sweeter without actually adding sweetener too.
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Post by eagle on Aug 9, 2010 14:18:57 GMT -5
Eating eggs every day is not the most healthy thing to do, but changing your eating habits to become more healthy is surely a positive thing.
I second the oatmeal as a breakfast alternative. It helps bring down cholesterol levels, too, unlike eggs, which contain cholesterol, BTW.
If you limit your egg consumption to 1 every few days and adding whole grains, like oatmeal, amaranth & quinoa, for example, you'll be much healthier and won't have the sugar crash like you do with the highly processed cereals.
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Post by puppybox on Aug 9, 2010 14:20:59 GMT -5
you can make eggs in the mircrowave really fast.
crack eggs into bowl nuke for 60 seconds (approx)
use fork to break eggs up. will be more cooked on outside, not middle, so mix up well
nuke again for 60 seconds. depending on size and shape of bowl, and your microwave, maybe repeat 1 or 2 more times. add salt and pepper or spices at any point.
adding a little milk or a big chunk of cream cheese makes it cook more evenly.
no added fat required!
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Post by Arid on Aug 9, 2010 14:30:29 GMT -5
MiSC: Apparently, your husband's "suggestion" routine seems to work for you, but I have to tell you--for me, it would make the "demand resistance" kick in --BIG TIME!!! I can guarantee you that if my husband said those things to me, I'd find fifty other things to do that were "more important" all of a sudden!
Now, if my husband mildly states, "By the way, I'm getting low on clean underwear. . . just so you know." I'm likely to have a totally different response. Then, I say, "Thanks for telling me; I'll do that load of laundry next." I may or may not do it that day; I might wait until the day after. Either way, my husband gets clean underwear (which he would be more than happy to wash himself, but I usually do the laundry around here) within a relatively short period of time, and I still feel like *I* made the decision *when* to do it. I don't feel "bossed around."
As far as the carbs go--does this mean that you should eat some carbs at those times when you are having trouble falling asleep? Would something like a cheese sandwich help then? You'd get calcium (helps with relaxing, so I've read) and protein from the cheese (to avoid having a sugar crash in the middle of your sleep), and the carbs in the bread might make you sleepy. Have you tried something like that? Obviously, eating simple carbs in the daytime is a sure recipe for a "crash!"
Take care. Arid
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Post by MiSC on Aug 9, 2010 18:52:50 GMT -5
MiSC: Apparently, your husband's "suggestion" routine seems to work for you, but I have to tell you--for me, it would make the "demand resistance" kick in --BIG TIME!!! I can guarantee you that if my husband said those things to me, I'd find fifty other things to do that were "more important" all of a sudden! Now, if my husband mildly states, "By the way, I'm getting low on clean underwear. . . just so you know." I'm likely to have a totally different response. Then, I say, "Thanks for telling me; I'll do that load of laundry next." I may or may not do it that day; I might wait until the day after. Either way, my husband gets clean underwear (which he would be more than happy to wash himself, but I usually do the laundry around here) within a relatively short period of time, and I still feel like *I* made the decision *when* to do it. I don't feel "bossed around." As far as the carbs go--does this mean that you should eat some carbs at those times when you are having trouble falling asleep? Would something like a cheese sandwich help then? You'd get calcium (helps with relaxing, so I've read) and protein from the cheese (to avoid having a sugar crash in the middle of your sleep), and the carbs in the bread might make you sleepy. Have you tried something like that? Obviously, eating simple carbs in the daytime is a sure recipe for a "crash!" Take care. Arid That is so flippin' funny. I'd have the exact opposite response if my husband did what you're saying works for you. It's just insane how differently people think. And what they need. But as long as all roads lead to Rome, it works.  I'm not supposed to eat at night because of my GERD, but maybe if I prop way up when I go to bed I could do the cheese sandwich idea. I do think I'll try it. Maybe even tonight. |
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Post by bigtimetroubles on Aug 9, 2010 21:08:06 GMT -5
you can make eggs in the mircrowave really fast. crack eggs into bowl nuke for 60 seconds (approx) use fork to break eggs up. will be more cooked on outside, not middle, so mix up well nuke again for 60 seconds. depending on size and shape of bowl, and your microwave, maybe repeat 1 or 2 more times. add salt and pepper or spices at any point. adding a little milk or a big chunk of cream cheese makes it cook more evenly. no added fat required! I cook mine in coffee cups....in microwave....less time than you do though...and they swell up bigger than the cups....huge eggs... hugs btt |
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Post by Arid on Aug 9, 2010 22:00:11 GMT -5
Oh, gosh, MiSC!!
Please, don't go against doctor's orders because of something that I said!! I didn't even think about the possibility of your having GERD.
Arid
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