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Happy Hump Day to All! Now, mark this one on your calendar, because I am about to say something nice about Wal-Mart:
Usually I avoid anything that says "light" on the label, but I found an exception - Wal-Mart's Marketside Light Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (sold in Produce Aisle). This product (for me) is a good compromise between low carb and low calorie. And it tastes decent too.
2 tablespoons has:
2 carbs
50 cals
And yes, I know it would be healthier to make my own, but since that is not going to happen on a regular basis, this will have to do.
Meanwhile, I need to brag. Had perfect food day yesterday (30 net carbs/1350 cals). My goal for today is to duplicate that with a little extra exercise.
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1350 kcal
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Fat: 83.75g | Prot: 102.69g | Carbs: 45.99g.
Breakfast: Hormel Natural Choice Sliced Honey Deli Ham, Colby Jack Cheese, Boiled Egg, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Cream (Half & Half). Lunch: Black Olives, Fresh Pork Sausage, Hard-Boiled Egg, Ground Beef (90% Lean / 10% Fat), Marketside Light Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Side Pico de Gallo (8 oz), Dole Classic Iceberg Salad, Tomatoes. Dinner: Coconut Oil, Summer Squash, Onions, Butter, Chicken Sausage, Ground Beef (95% Lean / 5% Fat), Green Snap Beans, Land O'Lakes Saute Express Garlic & Herb. Snacks/Other: Hormel Natural Choice Sliced Honey Deli Ham, Colby Cheese, Boiled Egg, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Cream (Half & Half), Cream (Half & Half), Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). more...
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Ya, Wal-Mart products really suck these days, but you find a good one now and then. you were brave to try! do the happy dance for your awesome day! roll with it girl!
03 Apr 13 by member: Lizzygracemusic
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Lizzy - I cannot take credit. I had been using Marie's Yogurt Dressings (at 2 carb/70 cals) but that is expensive and not sold at Wal-Mart. If my Sister hadn't of told me about it I never would have tried it. Now I can save 20 calories and a few pennies too!
03 Apr 13 by member: BuffyBear
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I'm still looking for something....anything....nice to say about WalMart. The closest I've gotten is that it's a necessary evil. Thanks for the info on the dressing. I will definitely be trying it out.
03 Apr 13 by member: Adrienne54
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Adrienne - I surely know what you mean - LOL.
03 Apr 13 by member: BuffyBear
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Thanks for the tip, Buffy. I need to try that. I love my Wishbone ranch, but it's so calorie-heavy, it's a real problem when I'm trying to stay in that 1200-1300 calorie range AND keep the carbs low - the same dilemma you're having. So far, any alternative just hasn't tasted that great, but I'll sure give this one a try. Thanks! And....great job on keeping your numbers under control yesterday!!!
03 Apr 13 by member: Sandy701
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Sounds like your challenge is working... & you're really working it! xoxox
03 Apr 13 by member: Ruhu
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Sandy - I love buttermilk and this has a very "buttermilky" taste. But if you don't like buttermilk, you might not like this. Have you tried the Marie's yogurt dressings? They are 2 carb/70 cals. The Feta is good (if you like feta cheese).
03 Apr 13 by member: BuffyBear
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Ruth - Your encouragement helps a lot!
03 Apr 13 by member: BuffyBear
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Thanks for the heads up on that. I prefer Ken's Steakhouse Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, at 1 gram of carbs per 2 tbs, but having just looked at the label, and seeing it weighs in at 180 calories; as long as it tastes good, the Walmart dressing is certainly a better buy. Being the Walmart brand; it's probably less expensive too. :-) Not having a Walmart near me, I'll just have to add my own feta, to my salads; it's also great in scrambled eggs, and as a topper for home made pizza. :-)
03 Apr 13 by member: ShyGuy
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buffy, that is funny! I was wondering what lead you to try, I swore off Wal-Mart food about 6 month ago after trying their watered down milk and tasteless yogurt and bad looking meat! I LOVE Maries blue cheese! my journal tomorrow will be on my GOOD shopping experience today, have a good night!
03 Apr 13 by member: Lizzygracemusic
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ps, if you like hellmans mayo, their light is pretty good. the low fat is yucky but you wouldn't use that. might save you some calories if you needed a mayo substitute. only 1 or 1.5 carbs...:-)
03 Apr 13 by member: Lizzygracemusic
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ShyGuy - I LOVE Ken's Steakhouse, but found the extra calories stall my weight loss - it's a woman's thing I guess! A lot of my salad shortcuts come from finding things I can bring to work to work and throw together in 2 minutes without a kitchen.
03 Apr 13 by member: BuffyBear
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Lizzy - Don't get me going on Wal-Mart. We might find ourselves thrown off here for slander.
03 Apr 13 by member: BuffyBear
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I ran into the problem with something "light" yesterday. Forgot to check the pouch for the nutrition and when I put it into the food diary, phewwwwww!//// I found that I do not need the whole serving of dressing on my salad. Just use the half of it and shake my salad well ;-) That is - I carry it in a bowl to work, therefore it is easy to shake *lol* Saves carbs, calories, and money, all at the same time. And still tastes good.
03 Apr 13 by member: Jozette99
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