The diary of a (not so-Little)Sausage
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Pinkie1973
Starting over again......
Aww, night night Schnarf!
funcurls
Never gets tired of SW!
Hi Lil' sausage, sorry to hear that work is still so stressful and hectic for you!! Well done though for being so organised and determined!! It's not always easy but where there's a will there's a way as they say and it's such a wise saying!! You're doing great!! Yes you pooch is soooo cute!! He looks like a real character that's for sure!! X
LittleSausage
is not so little
Thanks, Funcurls! I'm usually so disorganised that it makes a nice change!
So, I really did miss bread over the weekend. I don't know why - I didn't eat anything that would be better with bread. I didn't crave it in the supermarket, I was just thinking about it. Which is probably not a brilliant idea - I used to eat quite a lot of bread!
Anyhow, I've come across a recipe for Oopsie Rolls - a low-carb, high protein bread alternative, made with eggs:
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3 large eggs
1 packet of Splenda
A dash of salt
A pinch of cream of tartar
3 ounces cream cheese (not Tbsp!) Do not soften!
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Separate the eggs and add Splenda, salt, and cream cheese to the yolks. Use a mixer to combine the ingredients together. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff (if you're using the same mixer, mix the whites first and then the yolk mixture).
Using a spatula, gradually fold the egg yolk mixture into the white mixture, being careful not to break down the whites. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray and spoon the mixture onto the sheet, making 6 mounds. Flatten each mound slightly.
Bake for about 30 minutes (You want them slightly softer, not crumbly). Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, and then remove to a rack and allow them to cool.
Storage and freezing:
I store them in a Ziplock bag with the bag open partially (this way they breathe and don't get too moist) and keep them in the fridge after the first day. Then, when you want to use them, take them out and set them on the counter for 15-30 minutes or until they are room temperature. This makes them more "dry" and less sticky.
As for freezing, I tried freezing and they do freeze. This time you want to close the Ziplock when storing (I only store two per bag). To thaw, let them rest on the counter until room temperature in the bag with the bag open. When they're close to room temperature, set them outside of the bag so that they can "dry" out slightly for use.
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Having read a few forum posts, it seems that the trick is to make sure the egg whites are super stiff, otherwise you can end up with crumbly rolls.
Has anyone made these?? I'm going to attempt them one evening this week. Apparently they're great used as burger buns, sliced in half for small pizza bases, french toast, and they hold up well in the toaster. Plus, at 85 calories each, I would make that 4.25 syns per roll... if you were being pedantic, you'd probably only syn the cream cheese (think I will try with quark to try and get the calorie count lower). If used as a pizza base with loads of vegetables on top, made with quark, they would probably even be free. The reviews of people who've made them are great!
So, I really did miss bread over the weekend. I don't know why - I didn't eat anything that would be better with bread. I didn't crave it in the supermarket, I was just thinking about it. Which is probably not a brilliant idea - I used to eat quite a lot of bread!
Anyhow, I've come across a recipe for Oopsie Rolls - a low-carb, high protein bread alternative, made with eggs:
----------
3 large eggs
1 packet of Splenda
A dash of salt
A pinch of cream of tartar
3 ounces cream cheese (not Tbsp!) Do not soften!
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Separate the eggs and add Splenda, salt, and cream cheese to the yolks. Use a mixer to combine the ingredients together. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff (if you're using the same mixer, mix the whites first and then the yolk mixture).
Using a spatula, gradually fold the egg yolk mixture into the white mixture, being careful not to break down the whites. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray and spoon the mixture onto the sheet, making 6 mounds. Flatten each mound slightly.
Bake for about 30 minutes (You want them slightly softer, not crumbly). Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, and then remove to a rack and allow them to cool.
Storage and freezing:
I store them in a Ziplock bag with the bag open partially (this way they breathe and don't get too moist) and keep them in the fridge after the first day. Then, when you want to use them, take them out and set them on the counter for 15-30 minutes or until they are room temperature. This makes them more "dry" and less sticky.
As for freezing, I tried freezing and they do freeze. This time you want to close the Ziplock when storing (I only store two per bag). To thaw, let them rest on the counter until room temperature in the bag with the bag open. When they're close to room temperature, set them outside of the bag so that they can "dry" out slightly for use.
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Having read a few forum posts, it seems that the trick is to make sure the egg whites are super stiff, otherwise you can end up with crumbly rolls.
Has anyone made these?? I'm going to attempt them one evening this week. Apparently they're great used as burger buns, sliced in half for small pizza bases, french toast, and they hold up well in the toaster. Plus, at 85 calories each, I would make that 4.25 syns per roll... if you were being pedantic, you'd probably only syn the cream cheese (think I will try with quark to try and get the calorie count lower). If used as a pizza base with loads of vegetables on top, made with quark, they would probably even be free. The reviews of people who've made them are great!
funcurls
Never gets tired of SW!
Wow I'll HAVE to have a 'crack' (scuse the pun!) at these!! They look awesome!X
LittleSausage
is not so little
Funcurls and Jules, they do sound awesome, don't they?!
Just back from the theatre, and I would recommend the show to anyone who can get to London. My mum got the tickets from lastminute.com for a tenner each, and when we picked the tickets up from the box office, they had changed our seats to much better ones! The show was fabulous, and I'm tempted to get tickets for my friend's upcoming birthday, which would mean I can see it again!
Stopped at a small oriental restaurant for dinner, and I had some Thai noodles with egg, chicken and loads of vegetables. There was definitely some oil in there, but very little so I'll be on the cautious side and syn it at 4. It was delicious. Also managed to steer clear of the great wine, champagne, cocktails and treats on offer at the theatre. Feel positively virtuous!
Breakfast:
Pineapple chunks (fresh) and a mango Shape zero yoghurt.
3 coffees with skimmed milk (HEa)
Lunch:
Swede and carrot mash with LOADS of baked veg!
Supper:
Noodles with chicken, veg and egg (4 syns)
Total syns: 4
Was worried about finding somewhere SW friendly to eat, but it seems we made a good choice. Exhausted now and definitely ready for bed!
Just back from the theatre, and I would recommend the show to anyone who can get to London. My mum got the tickets from lastminute.com for a tenner each, and when we picked the tickets up from the box office, they had changed our seats to much better ones! The show was fabulous, and I'm tempted to get tickets for my friend's upcoming birthday, which would mean I can see it again!
Stopped at a small oriental restaurant for dinner, and I had some Thai noodles with egg, chicken and loads of vegetables. There was definitely some oil in there, but very little so I'll be on the cautious side and syn it at 4. It was delicious. Also managed to steer clear of the great wine, champagne, cocktails and treats on offer at the theatre. Feel positively virtuous!
Breakfast:
Pineapple chunks (fresh) and a mango Shape zero yoghurt.
3 coffees with skimmed milk (HEa)
Lunch:
Swede and carrot mash with LOADS of baked veg!
Supper:
Noodles with chicken, veg and egg (4 syns)
Total syns: 4
Was worried about finding somewhere SW friendly to eat, but it seems we made a good choice. Exhausted now and definitely ready for bed!
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funcurls
Never gets tired of SW!
LittleSausage said:
Ah wow, sounds fantastic! Is Jason Donovan still in it? I would really like to go-we're going to London Sat week to see The Lion King for my Birthday! Seen it b4 tho- its awesome! Sleep well! Sounds like after all that stress in work you were in need of a chill-out and escapism! X
julesm
Slimming World
Your dinner and theatre trip sound superb! What a lovely evening! Your noodles sound great!!! I love pad Thai. I've not heard of that show before though, what was it like? Love the idea of last minute.com, gonna defo get involved in that. Really want to see Blood Brothers! Xxxxx
LittleSausage
is not so little
Funcurls - no, Jason wasn't in it... but it has Richard Grieve, (I LOVED him in Home and Away!) and Mark Moraghan (of Brookside/Holby City, plus much more, fame). I think my favourite was Oliver Thornton, who played Felicia. Such a fantastic evening!
Jules - you should DEFINITELY check out lastminute.com! They have tickets for loads of national theatres, and often have deals on so you can come to London and have your hotel and show ticket at a much reduced rate! Haven't seen Blood Brothers in years... I think it's running til almost the end of the year, so you have plenty of time.
Priscilla is just fabulous, full of glitz and glam, awesome music, fantastic acting and choreography and the most UH-MAZING costumes ever! EVERYONE shouls see it!
xx
Jules - you should DEFINITELY check out lastminute.com! They have tickets for loads of national theatres, and often have deals on so you can come to London and have your hotel and show ticket at a much reduced rate! Haven't seen Blood Brothers in years... I think it's running til almost the end of the year, so you have plenty of time.
Priscilla is just fabulous, full of glitz and glam, awesome music, fantastic acting and choreography and the most UH-MAZING costumes ever! EVERYONE shouls see it!
xx
Pinkie1973
Starting over again......
Jules you could always watch the film to get a raster. Has Guy Pearce in I think.
funcurls
Never gets tired of SW!
Yes the film was just amazing! There are so many shows I'd love to see! The London/National Tour ones I've seen are Les Miserables (3 times), Lion King, Mary Poppins (twice), Wicked, Sound Of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, My Fair Lady, Starlight Express, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia, West Side Story, Oliver, Blood Brothers, Evita, Hairspray, I think that covers it but may have forgotten a couple! Seeing Lion King again next Sat and Grease in July- really want to see Dirty Dancing, Legally Blonde, Priscilla and Billy Elliot! X
funcurls
Never gets tired of SW!
I didn't actually realise how many I'd seen until I wrote them all down!! And the list does span a good number of years!! I have seen some of them in London and others whilst on national tours, in the Bristol Hippodrome or more recently Wales Milennium Centre in Cardiff which have recently started showing the biggies!! Love love love love love musicals!!X
Pinkie1973
Starting over again......
I've seen quite a bit at the Regents Park Open Air if anyone's interested??? lol (no singing or dancing though I'm afraid!)
Can highly recommended the reduced shakespeare co - they're very funny, though not sure if they're still playing. My friend, who works in the business, has also recommended I go see Avenue Q, which I haven't done yet (it closed, but I think moved to a new venue). Anyhoo, watch out for it!
Can highly recommended the reduced shakespeare co - they're very funny, though not sure if they're still playing. My friend, who works in the business, has also recommended I go see Avenue Q, which I haven't done yet (it closed, but I think moved to a new venue). Anyhoo, watch out for it!
LittleSausage
is not so little
I'm lucky enough to work close to Theatreland that I have seen most of the shows. My favourite is still War Horse, though. And it's not even a musical!
Today has been manic, but good manic. And food-wise I think I've been pretty much on plan! Not really enough superfree with supper, but my lunch was all superfree so I don't feel too bad.
Breakfast:
Banana, satsuma, Shape zero yoghurt, 3 coffees with skimmed milk (HEa)
Snack:
Banana
Lunch:
Roasted veg and carrot and swede mash
Activia yoghurt
Supper:
Kedgeree! Never let it be said that I don't go against the grain, what with having breakfast for supper! (4 syns for the mackerel)
Hifi bar (HEb)
Total syns: 4
Have also managed to roast loads of veg for lunch tomorrow. My colleague smelt mine as I was heating it up at work today and said it smelt delicious so am taking him some, too.
Today has been manic, but good manic. And food-wise I think I've been pretty much on plan! Not really enough superfree with supper, but my lunch was all superfree so I don't feel too bad.
Breakfast:
Banana, satsuma, Shape zero yoghurt, 3 coffees with skimmed milk (HEa)
Snack:
Banana
Lunch:
Roasted veg and carrot and swede mash
Activia yoghurt
Supper:
Kedgeree! Never let it be said that I don't go against the grain, what with having breakfast for supper! (4 syns for the mackerel)
Hifi bar (HEb)
Total syns: 4
Have also managed to roast loads of veg for lunch tomorrow. My colleague smelt mine as I was heating it up at work today and said it smelt delicious so am taking him some, too.
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gl12282
Plodding on.......
Yum. The kedgeree sounds delicious.
I'm so pleased to read your food and diary recently. You sound so positive and are planning so well that you will be successful even in the face of all your temptations. I hope you don't have any work trips away for a while (because I know how difficult they can be). Good luck for your WI - when is it ?
Gail x
I'm so pleased to read your food and diary recently. You sound so positive and are planning so well that you will be successful even in the face of all your temptations. I hope you don't have any work trips away for a while (because I know how difficult they can be). Good luck for your WI - when is it ?
Gail x
LittleSausage
is not so little
Thank you so much, Gail
It's so nice to have someone who has been so incredibly successful say such kind words. The kedgeree was lovely. I can post the recipe if you're interested?It helps that I really enjoy the plan, and the planning! I think that when all else seems absolutely beyond my control, I now have quite a tight leash on what I put in my mouth. This makes a huge difference - before, I would eat when I was happy or sad or stressed, and then to congratulate myself or commiserate or because I was bored. Now, I am so conscious of what I put in my mouth, to the point where I get stressed out when I lose that control. I suppose that's something else I'll have to deal with... but it just makes me realise how important losing weight has become to me. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember, but Slimming World and going to a group has really given me a goal. Fortunately, I don't have any work trips until June/July-ish. I reckon that after 6 months on-plan I should be experienced enough to relax a little, and know where problems lie and how to make the best of situations that are less than favourable.
Weigh in is on a Monday, but I couldn't go this week. My scales (dangerous, I know!) showed a loss of almost 3lb, but I don't know what that will mean next Monday (when I will weigh in officially). I am really hoping for a good loss next week.
x
