Here I am! I didn't fall off the face of the earth. I just took a break from reality and blogging. I did decide to go to doctor concerning my weight in October. As of November 29, 2007, I have lost a total of 16 pounds. I go back to the doctor on January 3, 2008. He is hoping I can lose at least eight to ten pounds this month. It has been a challenge since it is the holiday seasons. I need to buckle up and just do it. I have started this journey and I really need to finish it. I need to finish it for myself first and then I think it will help many other areas of my life. It will help my self confidence and I know I struggle with that on a daily basis. So here is to the next chapter of my life!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Recipe of the Week...Swiss Steak with Fresh Tomatoes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces lean cubed steaks
nonstick spray coating
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
In a shallow dish combine flour, oregano, rosemary, and pepper. Coat both sides of meat pieces with flour mixture. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray coating. Brown meat on both sides over medium heat. Add celery, carrots, onion, water, garlic, and beef bouillon granules to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, and tomato paste to the skillet. Cover and simmer about two minutes more or till the meat and vegetables are tender.
189 calories, 22 g Protein, 5 g fat, 13 g Carbohydrate, 218 mg Sodium, 54 mg Cholestrol, 3 g Dietary Fiber
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces lean cubed steaks
nonstick spray coating
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
In a shallow dish combine flour, oregano, rosemary, and pepper. Coat both sides of meat pieces with flour mixture. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray coating. Brown meat on both sides over medium heat. Add celery, carrots, onion, water, garlic, and beef bouillon granules to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, and tomato paste to the skillet. Cover and simmer about two minutes more or till the meat and vegetables are tender.
189 calories, 22 g Protein, 5 g fat, 13 g Carbohydrate, 218 mg Sodium, 54 mg Cholestrol, 3 g Dietary Fiber
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
My Food Diary for Sept. 18,2007
piece of toast with strawberry jam and butter
half a piece of pizza
green beans
wedge of orange
five slices of carrots
five small pieces of broccoli
five Skittles
two tablespoons of macaroni and cheese
a hot dog
three slices of tomato
handful of jalapeño chips
white tea mixed in a bottle of water
half a piece of pizza
green beans
wedge of orange
five slices of carrots
five small pieces of broccoli
five Skittles
two tablespoons of macaroni and cheese
a hot dog
three slices of tomato
handful of jalapeño chips
white tea mixed in a bottle of water
Monday, September 17, 2007
Step One
Ok, I took step one in my battle with losing weight. I did those dreaded things called sit-ups. I only did ten, but it is the first step. They almost kicked my rear end. Now I need to work myself up and do 15 next. Today I went for a walk. I am slowly but surely moving in the right direction.
Hints continued...
17. Always remove the skin and fat from chicken and fish before cooking.
18. Never, never, never eat between meals.
19. Any time you are hungry between meals. Wait 2o minutes. You will probably not even be hungry any more.
20. If you are still hungry after a 20-minute delay, drink a large glass of hot or cold water, then wait 20 minutes more. If you are still hungry, eat a Happy Hunger Helper.
21. If you do have a particular food craving, first follow rules 19 and 20. If you still absolutely must eat that food, allow yourself three small bites. Throw the rest away, even before you eat.
22. If you live alone, throw out all the fatty junk food you have immediately!
23. Avoid buffets! If you must go, use a salad or dessert plate instead of a large dinner plate.
24. If you are a nervous nibbler, chew sugar-free gum instead of munching food.
25. Remember food from other people's plates has calories too, and so do leftovers.
26. Eat only foods you like! Do not eat just to be polite.
27. Never go out hungry, especially for lunch, cocktails, or dinner.
18. Never, never, never eat between meals.
19. Any time you are hungry between meals. Wait 2o minutes. You will probably not even be hungry any more.
20. If you are still hungry after a 20-minute delay, drink a large glass of hot or cold water, then wait 20 minutes more. If you are still hungry, eat a Happy Hunger Helper.
21. If you do have a particular food craving, first follow rules 19 and 20. If you still absolutely must eat that food, allow yourself three small bites. Throw the rest away, even before you eat.
22. If you live alone, throw out all the fatty junk food you have immediately!
23. Avoid buffets! If you must go, use a salad or dessert plate instead of a large dinner plate.
24. If you are a nervous nibbler, chew sugar-free gum instead of munching food.
25. Remember food from other people's plates has calories too, and so do leftovers.
26. Eat only foods you like! Do not eat just to be polite.
27. Never go out hungry, especially for lunch, cocktails, or dinner.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Hints to help you be the weight you want to be
1. Socialize with friends at places where you do not eat. Walk in the park or window shop.
2. Never go food shopping hungry.
3. Slow down! Always eat sitting down, actively savoring every bite as you chew.
4. Designate a specific place to eat at home or at work. This will help you break the habit of eating on the run.
5. Never eat in front of the television, at the movies, or as a spectator watching sports.
6. Eat only when you are hungry!
7. Cut your food into small pieces; take small bites; chew each bite at least ten times.
8. If you are served a large portion in a restaurant, simply decide immediately to eat only half.
9. Order appetizers as main courses.
10. Try to eat slower than everyone else.
11. Taste your food! Don't add extra salt!
12. Fill salt shakers with other seasonings.
13. When eating in restaurants, always specify that any sauces, sour cream, butter, maragine, and salad dressings be served "on the side".
14. Try salads without dressing- or with lemon or balsamic vinegar.
15. Always keep Happy Hunger Helpers nearby and ready for snack attacks.
16. Fry in non-stick pans with low-calorie, non-fat cooking spray instead of butter or oil.
MORE TO CONTINUE LATER.....
2. Never go food shopping hungry.
3. Slow down! Always eat sitting down, actively savoring every bite as you chew.
4. Designate a specific place to eat at home or at work. This will help you break the habit of eating on the run.
5. Never eat in front of the television, at the movies, or as a spectator watching sports.
6. Eat only when you are hungry!
7. Cut your food into small pieces; take small bites; chew each bite at least ten times.
8. If you are served a large portion in a restaurant, simply decide immediately to eat only half.
9. Order appetizers as main courses.
10. Try to eat slower than everyone else.
11. Taste your food! Don't add extra salt!
12. Fill salt shakers with other seasonings.
13. When eating in restaurants, always specify that any sauces, sour cream, butter, maragine, and salad dressings be served "on the side".
14. Try salads without dressing- or with lemon or balsamic vinegar.
15. Always keep Happy Hunger Helpers nearby and ready for snack attacks.
16. Fry in non-stick pans with low-calorie, non-fat cooking spray instead of butter or oil.
MORE TO CONTINUE LATER.....
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Day One
This is day one of the rest of my life. I will lose weight and record my goals, successes, and struggles in this blog. Anyone that reads this blog, feel free to add your ideas or discuss your weight loss stories. This blog is for everyone that wants a change in their life.
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