Curried Zuchini Soup
This was really tasty! I found a base recipe online and then had to modify it of course. Here is the final delicious result. Even Janille – who is not a squash fan – ate it and said it was good. And unlike some of my soups that you must eat in moderation if your [...]
Green Bean Delight – I’ve really got to work on the names of these recipes:)
Today I’m supposed to post a recipe – but I feel awful… Two nights ago I only got 4 hours of sleep. Yesterday I drank some hot chocolate to try and stay awake and it is killing me. I only got 3 hours of sleep last night. Frankly I just don’t feel like eating. Yuck! [...]
Sometimes you just have to chew on something: recipe for Fortified Cream of Wheat with Grape Nuts
Here is my biggest problem with weight loss diet recommendations. They always include a “great tasting health shake for breakfast”. Shakes can taste great, although I do not think that most of them do, and it is a great way to get nutrients – and it a perfect solution to eating several small meals a [...]
I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend
I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend!
This was a great weekend for several reason. First off it was General Conference for my church. I honestly wish we could do that more often than twice a year. I certainly need the upliftment and encouragement more often, but I supposed absence makes the heart grow fonder in all sorts [...]
Shrimp scampi – These little sea bugs are a dieter’s delite!
Shrimp, ad fish in general, have many health benefits that we should give serious consideration to if we trying to become healthier.
Shrimp are exceptionally nutrient dense. It is an excellent source of selenium, vitamin D and vitamin B12 (which all promote weight loss) and unusually low-fat, low-calorie protein. 4 ounce servings of shrimp will give [...]
Velvetta Spinch Muy Muy Scrumptious Dip
This is not exactly a health food. This one is just for fun. I’ve been talking about this cheese dip for a few days now and how it has plagued my diet goals a little. I’m exaggerating a little I know. I did good on my weight loss over the weekend. This is more just [...]
Recipies #3: de l’eau soupe avec aux légumes al pesti
At tastes as good and as fancy as it sounds. This is the French for Water Soup with Vegetables and Pesto
I made it just before this post and I’m still licking my lips and I’m going to get seconds as soon as I’m done writing.
This is a great weight loss recipe that is very flavorful, [...]
Weekend update 9-15-08
I am soooooo glad to be eating food again. 2 days is a long time to eat a few veggies and water. I fixed the Chick Pea recipe posted here on the blog and ate that several times. It makes 4 servings and I ate it all over the weekend. Besides that, it was all [...]
Recipies #2: Chickpea with Ginger
This is a great recipe. I got it from the NY Times. There is a video on how to make it there as well. It is a perfect weight loss recipe. It is very very flavorful, very nutritious and will not blow any diet plan you are on. It is very easy and quick to [...]
Overcome: Family on a different diet
This is one of the hardest obstacles to weight loss that I can think of. I love my family, and I love to do things together with them. But I am the only one in my immediate family that needs to lose weight. So no matter what diet I pick I have to deal with [...]
