Comments on: Freezer Pantry Challenge – Day 25

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:18:18 +0000

I highly encourage any and all in the Prism weight loss program..it’s stupendous..it gets you readjusted to eat like God intended rather than the food industry wants us to so they can make money…the first week is a rough go as your body works through it’s addiction to simple carbs..but after that w/o cheating I can honestly say you start feeling better by about the second week..more energy, younger, just more healthy. In ’98 I lost 62 pounds via Prism and became one of their leaders…by being involved for so long both through my journey and leading others I had months of retraining our whole family in healthier eating. The food choices are “REAL” food so I only had to cook once for the entire family..so much easier..I learned to cook with whole grains, sweets are fruit based, side dishes are whole carbs, veggies, things that sustain you for so much longer than what most American are packing away.

I accumulated cookbooks & recipes that retrained me into cooking with whole wheat, using WW pastry flours, frying without oil, etc…..registered dieticians such as Sandra Woodruff are a great start…and eventually, when you go through the process(after the first 6-12 weeks) when you start adding healthy carbs search out the more interesting whole grains..quinoa, barley, etc. for your soups, sides, casseroles..and recipes that give you the food counts in each listing..and/or do the math (via a calorie count book) so you know what your recipe has/I still have hand written notes in my books. A food scale/calorie book/and journal note still sits on my counter…

End result..I’m middle aged, in a small size, do manual labor at my employment, have more energy than a lot of the younger people I work with…it’s so worth it…and you will be actively teaching your kids how to eat properly..my teenagers now are still VERY healthy eaters..and I owe it to Prism that retrained what I knew about food..it was enforced learning.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:04:32 +0000

I have never made homemade corndogs, but they sound deliciously bad for you. My husband makes mini peek-a-boo dogs using Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and the Hillshire sausages. It’s super easy, you just roll out the dough from the can, and cut the triangles smaller to roll the smaller dogs (and cheese) in. Bake until the dough is golden.

Just thought I’d share.
Shannon

By: Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:59:57 +0000

I make yogurt in my crockpot.Here is the link http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-can-make-yogurt-in-your-crockpot.html
It turns out really good every time I make it.
Peggy
(who fell off the challange wagon over the weekend)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:18:08 +0000

The homemade corn dogs sounds fantastic! I made homemade chicken mushroom soup, I did have to buy some noodles tho. Its a big batch and will last a few days for lunch. Baby food was on sale as the store is phasing out the brand. I know it would be so cheaper to make it myself but I am so busy with the family of 6, jar food is easier for me, soon she will be on table food so thats a good thing, a few more months and I wont have to buy formula either which would be nice too.

I have a wonderful Breakfast lagagna its not frugal but its a kid pleaser and a great one to bring to a morning pot luck or having guests. If you would like I will share it with you.

Do you have a to use milk or yougert when making a smoothie or does that just make it a slushie?

By: Noelle

Noelle — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:29:47 +0000

I don’t have a yogurt maker but I do make all of our yogurt. I make a slightly sweet vanilla one for us, but you could easily do it plain and add fruit or sweetener later for the kids. Or do some of both. I do 4 pints jar at a time, so 1 or 2 of those could be plain.

Here’s a link to my recipe/method

http://anothermamakitchen.blogspot.com/2009/03/making-yogurt.html