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Tim - 23 Jan 2008 20:47 GMT
Hello All!

Started Weight Watchers two weeks ago.  Yesterday's weigh-in had me at -14.4
lb. total!!  Been lurking in the group for two weeks, and I'm glad you're
all here.

My questions is about Buffalo (Bison) meat.  At the supermarket today, I
picked up a package of "Buffalo Medallions."  I contacted the packaging
company and determined that they are cut from the "round" of the Buffalo.
These will need some tenderizing.

As buffalo meat is much leaner than beef, I can have a 6 oz. portion for
only 4 points.  This appeals very much to me!!!

Has anybody in this group had much experience with Buffalo meat at all (or
even tried it)?  I interested in seeing what people think about it.  I'm
planning on cooking it sometime this weekend.

Thank you all.

Tim
New Jersey, USA
Gary G - 23 Jan 2008 23:30 GMT
Let me say I'm not aware of the point difference or better leanness to
Buffalo...I do feel though that looking for things which allow you to
increase portions is not very positive...Portion control is some I learned
on WW and it has made the most difference to me...I only use 3-4 ounces of
meat at a meal and often use it in things rather than eating a hunk of
meat...I used to look for 1 lb steaks before WW and in fact if it had a bone
I'd look for a larger cut...For me WW allow me to eat what I want but also
to know what a real portion is...Your loss has been rather dramatic in your
first few weeks and that will diminish in time...This is a life change and
the sooner you make those changes the greater success you will have...Sorry
to preach but just felt it needed saying...Your certainly on the right
track....Good luck...GG
> Hello All!
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> Tim
> New Jersey, USA
Tim - 24 Jan 2008 16:32 GMT
Gary,

Thank you for your advice on portion control, it seems very sound to me.
Portion control is one of the obsticles that I will have to overcome to be
successful.  I find that I am using by extra points allowance largely
towards larger portions of meat.  If I like the buffalo meat, hopefully I
can use that as a transitionally to get use to the smaller portions.

Sincerely,

Tim
New Jersey, USA
Start - 270 lb., Current - 255.6 lb.

> Let me say I'm not aware of the point difference or better leanness to
> Buffalo...I do feel though that looking for things which allow you to
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>> Tim
>> New Jersey, USA
Stormmee - 24 Jan 2008 17:05 GMT
and at least you are using the extra points for healthy choices, that is a
really major NSV if you ask me, Lee
> Gary,
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> >> Tim
> >> New Jersey, USA
Gary G - 24 Jan 2008 21:18 GMT
It's all a relearning process...I certainly didn't learn overnight...If your
a reader check out the book Volumetrics...About 1/2 the book is worth the
cost...Some useless but very interesting...Good luck...GG
> Gary,
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>>> Tim
>>> New Jersey, USA
Stormmee - 24 Jan 2008 14:28 GMT
welcome, fix it just like you would that cut of beef, I like it slow cooked
with onions and mushrooms, Lee
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> Tim
> New Jersey, USA
Tim - 24 Jan 2008 16:32 GMT
Dear Stormee,

Thanks for the advice!  I'll let you all know how it works out.

Tim

> welcome, fix it just like you would that cut of beef, I like it slow
> cooked
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>> New Jersey, USA
Stormmee - 24 Jan 2008 17:06 GMT
another way to eat it and get used to a bit smaller portion is cut it into
strips and put it in stirfry, Lee
> Dear Stormee,
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Tim - 29 Jan 2008 15:18 GMT
I tried the Buffalo this weekend.  Marinated it for a couple of hours in red
wine, olive oil, garlic & rosemary.  Grilled it in a pan until medium rare.

Very tasty, perhaps a touch sweeter than beef, but really not too
distinguishible from the beef.  The buffalo medallions were cut from the
round so the meat was a little tough (even with the marinating).

I would definitely eat the Buffalo again, perhaps even try Buffalo tenerloin
(if I can find it).

My brother bought for me a whole beef tenderloin, so I'll be cutting that up
into steaks and enjoying for awhile.

Thanks all for your thoughts.

Tim
New Jersey, USA

> Hello All!
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> Tim
> New Jersey, USA
Stormmee - 29 Jan 2008 16:07 GMT
thanks for the review, Lee
> I tried the Buffalo this weekend.  Marinated it for a couple of hours in red
> wine, olive oil, garlic & rosemary.  Grilled it in a pan until medium rare.
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> > New Jersey, USA
 
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