Newbie - Needs Advice

Cinnamn112 wrote:

Thanks for the posts!! I did read some of the backlogged posts, and was
surprised to see how many calories I should be eating.

I got some Special K cereal today (3 boxes, and I get a free pedometer! w00t
w00t - free stuff rocks!), tomato soup, and those Lean Cuisine meals are
filling and low in calories.

I read the webpage you provided - and loved it. It mentioned flaxseed oil -
how does it taste? I grew nauseous trying to spoon down olive oil on low-carb,
which was supposed to boost your metabolism.

Also, I don't have "clean" sources of protein at my college. We don't get
skinless meats - we get fried bacon, burgers, and hot dogs. What to do there?
I can't cook in my dorm: we only get a fridge/freezer/microwave - George
Foreman and the likes aren't allowed.

Jen

Will there be a kitchenette? Don't they still allow popcorn makers? We
used to have hot pots for heating water in there, too. (I'm showing my
age, I suppose everyone microwaves everything now.) If so, you might be
able to keep a George Foreman in there. When we were remodelling our
kitchen I absolutely lived on grilled meat and salad bar food.

I've found that you can get grilled chicken breast nearly everywhere.
Well, maybe not at breakfast, but at breakfast you can get eggs many
different ways. Chances are they'll even have eggbeaters. Go easy on
cheese and you can have a veggie omelot nearly every morning. (My guess
is anyplace making bacon would be willing to make you an omelot.)
Otherwise you could just boil up some eggs for yourself.

A really good lunch or dinner is a plate full of mixed greens, a little
bit of drizzled oil, a tablespoon of your favorite cheese, some veggie
pieces (whatever is avail: broccoli or tomato slices or cucumber, etc.)
and top it will some meat or hard-boiled egg whites. Any grilled or
boiled meat will do. Ham chunks are sometimes found at salad bars, and
low-fat cottage cheese is a good source of protein, too. I like smoked
salmon (especially on my bagel), but there's nothing wrong with plain
old tuna. When I'm stuck for something to put on my salad I just open a
can and dump it on. (But stay away from tuna salad made with mayo.)
Tuna comes in ready-to-tear packets now that might make good dorm food.

I like ground flaxseed, but it spoils if you don't keep it refrigerated.
I put it on cereal, salads, really on anything. It's slightly nutty.
I don't bother with the flaxseed oil, I just grind up flaxseeds myself
in an ex-coffee grinder.

I was just talking with someone the other day about how I really got fat
in college because sitting around eating was a valid excuse to be
sitting around talking with friends. There was always something that
needed to be done! I'd caution you about using food as a procrastinator
or for medicinal use (I recall hot fudge sundaes playing a prominant
role on dateless week-ends) and pay more attention to how food can fuel
your body. It's a good lesson to learn since you're going to eat for
the rest of your life!

Good luck,

Dally

There's no kitchenette, or hot plates. Basically, at OU, they bring whatever
from the back - hardboiled eggs, bacon, etc., and you select from that - they
won't cook specialty meals.

There are no hot plates or popcorn makers or George Foremans allowed in dorms,
due to fire hazards. Candles, anything promoting alcohol (posters, etc.) are
also strictly forbidden.

Uhm, I have a CVS and little convenient stores, but the WalMart (the only store
in Athens) is a 30-minute walk (I don't have a car) so I guess I can
228/188/153

There's no kitchenette, or hot plates. Basically, at OU, they bring whatever
from the back - hardboiled eggs, bacon, etc., and you select from that - they
won't cook specialty meals.

There are no hot plates or popcorn makers or George Foremans allowed in dorms,
due to fire hazards. Candles, anything promoting alcohol (posters, etc.) are
also strictly forbidden.

Uhm, I have a CVS and little convenient stores, but the WalMart (the only store
in Athens) is a 30-minute walk (I don't have a car) so I guess I can
228/188/153

On 02 Sep 2004 21:33:06 GMT, (Cinnamn112) wrote:

There's no kitchenette, or hot plates. Basically, at OU, they bring whatever
from the back - hardboiled eggs, bacon, etc., and you select from that - they
won't cook specialty meals.

There are no hot plates or popcorn makers or George Foremans allowed in dorms,
due to fire hazards. Candles, anything promoting alcohol (posters, etc.) are
also strictly forbidden.

Uhm, I have a CVS and little convenient stores, but the WalMart (the only store
in Athens) is a 30-minute walk (I don't have a car) so I guess I can
228/188/153

Well, There are options, though nothing is as appealing as fresh food,
obviously. I have no idea the size of your freezer, but you can buy
bags of mixed veggies and keep eggbeaters in your fridge -- I believe
there is a contraption that can go in the microwave that cooks eggs
well. Perhaps they sell it at walmart!

A list of things (that will last) you might want to have to supplement
your dorm diet:

Canned chicken/tuna/shrimp
Small packages deli meats (can freeze individual packages and thaw as
needed)
1oz string cheese indiv packaged (can be frozen)
Campbells soups
Baby carrots/celery
Peanut butter
Yogurt (the tubs go right in the freezer and if you get an ice cream
craving, microwave for like 15-20 seconds & they are still pretty
frozen)
Light cottage cheese (lasts a while in the fridge)
Boca Burgers/Chicken/Crumbles
Plain/light microwave popcorn
fruit leather
Almonds
Sunflower Seeds
apples/grapes/cherries
turkey/beef jerky

I do understand the problems you face, but even with this suggested
list be aware of the crazy levels of sodium in packaged prepared foods
and be sure to drink your water. Also, whenever you can get fresh
foods, DO IT! The above list is just meant to be a supplement, not
your primary diet. I hope you can find some like minded students and
you can band together and make changes to the food choices offered
there.

I remember in college, they would make you whatever you wanted for
breakfast, but the dinners were horrible canned things. I lived on
Denver omelettes and salads and ramen.

We didn't have a microwave or anything larger than a dorm fridge. :-(

Ally
212/156/140

On 02 Sep 2004 21:33:06 GMT, (Cinnamn112) wrote:

There's no kitchenette, or hot plates. Basically, at OU, they bring whatever
from the back - hardboiled eggs, bacon, etc., and you select from that - they
won't cook specialty meals.

There are no hot plates or popcorn makers or George Foremans allowed in dorms,
due to fire hazards. Candles, anything promoting alcohol (posters, etc.) are
also strictly forbidden.

Uhm, I have a CVS and little convenient stores, but the WalMart (the only store
in Athens) is a 30-minute walk (I don't have a car) so I guess I can
228/188/153

Well, There are options, though nothing is as appealing as fresh food,
obviously. I have no idea the size of your freezer, but you can buy
bags of mixed veggies and keep eggbeaters in your fridge -- I believe
there is a contraption that can go in the microwave that cooks eggs
well. Perhaps they sell it at walmart!

A list of things (that will last) you might want to have to supplement
your dorm diet:

Canned chicken/tuna/shrimp
Small packages deli meats (can freeze individual packages and thaw as
needed)
1oz string cheese indiv packaged (can be frozen)
Campbells soups
Baby carrots/celery
Peanut butter
Yogurt (the tubs go right in the freezer and if you get an ice cream
craving, microwave for like 15-20 seconds & they are still pretty
frozen)
Light cottage cheese (lasts a while in the fridge)
Boca Burgers/Chicken/Crumbles
Plain/light microwave popcorn
fruit leather
Almonds
Sunflower Seeds
apples/grapes/cherries
turkey/beef jerky

I do understand the problems you face, but even with this suggested
list be aware of the crazy levels of sodium in packaged prepared foods
and be sure to drink your water. Also, whenever you can get fresh
foods, DO IT! The above list is just meant to be a supplement, not
your primary diet. I hope you can find some like minded students and
you can band together and make changes to the food choices offered
there.

I remember in college, they would make you whatever you wanted for
breakfast, but the dinners were horrible canned things. I lived on
Denver omelettes and salads and ramen.

We didn't have a microwave or anything larger than a dorm fridge. :-(

Ally
212/156/140

I ran across this website, which has some other ideas for you:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/ah_tips_foo...410986,00.html

:-)
Ally
212/156/140

"Cinnamn112" wrote in message
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There's no kitchenette, or hot plates. Basically, at OU, they bring
whatever
from the back - hardboiled eggs, bacon, etc., and you select from that -
they
won't cook specialty meals.

Hard boiled eggs aren't bad if you can stomach them. When I went back to
school a few years ago, each of the meals offered a typical selection but
there was always a salad bar at lunch and dinner.

There are no hot plates or popcorn makers or George Foremans allowed in
dorms,
due to fire hazards. Candles, anything promoting alcohol (posters, etc.)
are
also strictly forbidden.

That's why you keep them in the closet. We had the same rules about hot
pots (no GF grills in my day) and apparently the fire inspectors weren't
allowed to go through the closets

The dorms at both schools I attended (15 yrs apart in 2 different states)
had some sort of common cooking area with a stove and a sink (and a
microwave later on). I realize that grocery shopping will be difficult and
you probably don't have much room for food storage, but it could be an
option on occasion.

Jenn

"Cinnamn112" wrote in message
...
There's no kitchenette, or hot plates. Basically, at OU, they bring
whatever
from the back - hardboiled eggs, bacon, etc., and you select from that -
they
won't cook specialty meals.

Hard boiled eggs aren't bad if you can stomach them. When I went back to
school a few years ago, each of the meals offered a typical selection but
there was always a salad bar at lunch and dinner.

There are no hot plates or popcorn makers or George Foremans allowed in
dorms,
due to fire hazards. Candles, anything promoting alcohol (posters, etc.)
are
also strictly forbidden.

That's why you keep them in the closet. We had the same rules about hot
pots (no GF grills in my day) and apparently the fire inspectors weren't
allowed to go through the closets

The dorms at both schools I attended (15 yrs apart in 2 different states)
had some sort of common cooking area with a stove and a sink (and a
microwave later on). I realize that grocery shopping will be difficult and
you probably don't have much room for food storage, but it could be an
option on occasion.

Jenn

Thanks guys!!! Maybe I *will* bring my George Foreman mini, and make me some
healthy choices.

When we filled out the dining hall survey, I was sure to recommend healthier
choices for dining halls... maybe they read it and considered it!

I mean, we're 20 years old, we're old enough to be conscientious and not want
deep-fried raviole (I'm not kidding) and greasy fries.

And I'm going to stock my dorm with the things on Ally's list - maybe some
whole wheat bread, lunch deli cuts, and some peanut butter. Celery sticks
rock, too.

Jen

Thanks guys!!! Maybe I *will* bring my George Foreman mini, and make me some
healthy choices.

When we filled out the dining hall survey, I was sure to recommend healthier
choices for dining halls... maybe they read it and considered it!

I mean, we're 20 years old, we're old enough to be conscientious and not want
deep-fried raviole (I'm not kidding) and greasy fries.

And I'm going to stock my dorm with the things on Ally's list - maybe some
whole wheat bread, lunch deli cuts, and some peanut butter. Celery sticks
rock, too.

Jen