Cut Calories and Carbon With the Global Warming Diet I actually heard about the Carbon Diet a couple of months ago, scribbled stuff about it and promptly forgot about it. And the way gas prices are, walking is looking better and better. How? Get out of your car and walk or bike half an hour a day instead of driving. And while you're at it, … [Read more...] about Global Warming Diet
Chunky Chili
Chunky Chili Made a pot of chili yesterday. Chunky chili. And it's not chunky because of the beans either. The tomato sauce itself is chunky. You can cut it with a knife. I remember the days when I could cook and it came out looking and acting like food... … [Read more...] about Chunky Chili
Making Weight Loss Easy And Permanent
Making Weight Loss Easy And Permanent Think about setting goals. If you do set goals, set reasonable goals. Be prepared for the goal to change sometime down the line. If you set a goal for yourself, it should be attainable. But don't say: I'm going to work out an hour a day, 7 days a week, eat 3 meals at 1000 calories and lose 15 pounds in … [Read more...] about Making Weight Loss Easy And Permanent
Lentils And Rice
Lentils And Rice In a large pan, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil (you can use less) Add and saute 2 minutes: 1 large onion, chopped 2 green peppers, diced 2 inch stick cinnamon or 2 tsp dried cinnamon 4 cardomom pods or ½ tsp ground cardamam 4 whole cloves Add: 1 cup uncooked brown rice ½ cup lentils Stir fry for five … [Read more...] about Lentils And Rice
Stick To Your Diet During The Holidays
Stick To Your Diet During The Holidays The holidays are coming and soon those of us that are dieting will be challenged with trying to maintain our diets throughout the holidays. We start around Halloween, and start thinking about Halloween candy, and then our thoughts progress on to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and then New Years, and all the … [Read more...] about Stick To Your Diet During The Holidays
Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program
Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program If you want to lose weight and you don't like the idea of using the point system or counting calories, the Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program may be right up your alley. The Jenny Craig Diet Program was developed in the 1980s by a husband and wife team. Jenny Craig has had great success through the years because … [Read more...] about Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program
Weighing In
Weighing In Got on the scale this morning and I've lost another 3 pounds, which makes a grand total of 69 pounds. I didn't think I was going to lose any more for a while - I thought I was at a plateau, even though I've had people tell me I look like I lost more. Bit of a sigh of relief there. Halloween candy won this week, although not too … [Read more...] about Weighing In
Green Beans with Mushrooms
Green Beans with Mushrooms 2-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil or spray 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 … [Read more...] about Green Beans with Mushrooms