Ep 8. Tracy

Tracy is the eighth episode of the first season of the cooking show Cook Yourself Thin. In this episode, the focus is on Tracy, a young woman who loves to indulge in unhealthy foods and has struggled with weight loss for quite some time. The hosts of the show aim to help her cook healthier versions of her favorite meals while making sure they are still delicious.

The episode begins with Tracy explaining her love for fried chicken and mac and cheese, both of which are high in fat and calories. The hosts of the show, Harry, Allison, and Candice, start by showing Tracy how to make crispy baked chicken using panko breadcrumbs and olive oil spray instead of deep-frying. They also demonstrate how to make a low-fat version of mac and cheese by using reduced-fat cheese and skim milk.

Next, the hosts show Tracy how to make healthy versions of other dishes that she loves, such as pizza and burgers. They use whole-grain pitas as the base for the pizzas and top them with fresh vegetables and reduced-fat cheese. For the burgers, they use lean turkey meat and serve them on whole-grain rolls with a side of sweet potato fries that are baked instead of fried.

Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize the importance of portion control and demonstrate how to use smaller plates to make it easier to control how much food is being eaten. They also suggest using simple substitutions, like using Greek yogurt in place of sour cream, to cut down on calories and fat.

Tracy is shown how to make healthy snacks, like hummus and vegetable sticks, to have on hand for when she gets hungry between meals. The hosts also suggest keeping healthy options readily available, like fruit and nuts, to avoid reaching for unhealthy snacks when cravings strike.

As the episode comes to a close, Tracy is shown how to make a healthy dessert option that satisfies her sweet tooth but doesn't sabotage her weight loss efforts. The hosts demonstrate how to make a tasty chocolate mousse using avocado and cocoa powder.

Overall, the Tracy episode of Cook Yourself Thin provides viewers with a variety of healthy, easy-to-make recipes that can be used to replace unhealthy favorites. The episode emphasizes the importance of portion control, simple substitutions, and having healthy snacks readily available to avoid giving in to cravings. The hosts of the show offer useful, practical advice for anyone looking to make healthier eating choices but still enjoy delicious, satisfying food.