Trying to stay healthy!!

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Not sure if this should be merged or moved but Im posting it as a New Topic!!

But Ive been really dedicated to losing weight these last two monthes, and have had some great results.. and I dont want to give that up in Ramadan. So I have committed to not letting Ramadan eating get in the way of my weight loss.. I havent given my work out up either!!

To that affect I have committed to eating nothing fried (WHICH IS A NIGHTMARE - esp when Im frying all this stuff up for my hubby) and nothing really fattenning…so no patties though I love puff pastry..

So far it hasnt been that bad… Ive hadsmoothies..and fruit chaat( no sugar added) but I know Ill get bored… just looking for some healthy iftar food ideas…

Thanks in advance!!

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I believe you can have like chicken kebab...use lean ground chicken meat..or use turkey...spic eit up as u like...and make kebabs for iftari.....use olive oil if u have to...but they cook well with a drop of oil in a non-stick fry pan. You can also shape them and bake them.
Hmm, try various smoothie recipes. I am on a complete no sugar diet..but if you eat fruit....experiment with different melons, pineapple...strawberrie smoothies using non-fat yogurt or juices.

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Why are you even cooking fried food for your husband? Isn't he concerned with his health?

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GummyBear, I am in the same boat. Lost 10lbs in last 25 days and now dont wana get it back. Try baked Pakoras ... nothing in compare to friend pakoras but ...bhagtey choor kee langotee hee sahi :)

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^^That's a lot of weight in just one month. How did you lose it?

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Sidra!! If only he would listen!! I always tell him its not healthy for him..but does he listen... I mean he has been super supportive of my WW even switching to skim milk, whole grain everything! But I guess he just cant seem to give up the crisp samosas, spring rolls, and pakoray... I try to limit it to one fried thing at iftar a day....

Decent, thanks I think I might try to bake some pakoray!!!

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I am doing Weight Watchers as well :)

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  • Daily workout (10 min walk, 15 min running, 10 min walk) = around 3 miles
  • Rice - Once a week only
  • Roti - Half at night only
  • Healthy food (salad, fruits, grilled, steamed and baked food only

Main idea is to workout and cut on fat and carbs…Its not hard as i used to think it is.

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My friend/neighbor has lost 20lbs on weight watchers in the last 3 months and she looks great ! She has cut down all the crap and she walks about 2-3 miles about 4 times a week. Her weight is just disappearing. I see her daily and everyday she looks one pound lighter to me. I am so proud of her !!!

Also, if you guys are trying to eat more healthy and get a craving for ice cream…try DIBS. They are bite sized ice cream rolls in most supermarkets. Made by Dreyers. But don’t eat more than 3 or 4 !!! They are addictive.

Its all about will power guys and also alot of sacrifice, sweat and effort but good luck anyways !! :nuch: