Saturday, November 10, 2012
El Adobe....Part 2
Friday, November 9, 2012
Roasted Chicken
There are so many types of food to choose from when I go out to eat. I could easily go out for pizza, tacos, enchiladas, spaghetti, or
even just a plain old hamburger and French fries. I tell you this to try and
get you on my side before I tell you what I ate. I know I am not going to wake
up any thinner than I did today. But.......there is a slight chance I won't wake
up any heavier either. I've had a pretty good day. I had high fiber cereal,
blueberries, and non fat milk for breakfast; a honey crisp apple for lunch; and a cup of homemade chicken soup as a snack when I
got home from work. For dinner, I went to a restaurant that had a roasted chicken Friday night special on their menu. I ate a chicken breast, green beans and baked potato
for dinner. Should I tell you what I
didn't eat? No, I didn't have wine with dinner. I did not have sour cream with
my baked potato. And, I definitely did not have dessert! Not at the
restaurant, and not when I got home where I still have left over Halloween
candy. Do I deserve to wake up thinner? I think so. Will I be satisfied if I
wake up the same weight? Yup. It was a nice night and I didn't have to cook.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Mrs. Renfro
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Pasilla Peppers
I bought 2 Pasilla peppers at Gelson's the last time that I
shopped. For those of you who don't know what they are, let me describe them.
They are large, dark green, shiny peppers with a mildly hot taste. I have had
them at Mexican restaurants stuffed with cheese and melted to a gooey goodness
that is delightful. I'm sure that was my attraction when I purchased them at
the grocery store. I looked at them and imagined them stuffed with cheese and
I bagged them before I could even think. Tonight, before they went bad, I decided
to cook them. I broiled them in the oven until they turned black and placed
them in a paper bag to steam. Then, I easily peeled the charred skin away and
diced the softened flesh. I added it to my vegetable chicken soup and it gave it
a spicy flavor that added another dimension to my low calorie dinner. The best
thing about watching my weight, is the satisfaction I get from cooking more
creatively.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Election Day!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Another boring salad
Monday Morning
When trying to lose weight, there are so many variables
that enter into the equation.
1) Which diet is best?
2) Will you have the help of family and friends?
3) Will you be able to eat like this forever?
4) Will you be able to combat emotional eating?
These are just a few thoughts that come to mind. I think one of the biggest hurdles to overcome, is learning to tune out those people who may unknowingly sabotage your effort. These are the well meaning people who tell you the "right" way to lose weight.
Let's face it. All overweight people know how to lose weight. We've lost hundreds of pounds before. The problem is that we always gain back more than we lose. The vicious cycle never seems to end. However, for some people it finally does. Eventually, for those who are lucky enough, they finally figure it out. And the light bulb moment usually comes on through no help of anybody else. It is their own personal realization. It won't happen if you give up. It only happens if you keep trying.
So often the "fat mind" is stubborn. It hates to be told what to do. When a skinny ___________(insert spouse, parent, relative, friend, co-worker, stranger) tells a fat person what to eat and how to eat, the fat person often does just the opposite. They are already out of control with their eating, so instinctively they try to muster a little control by not listening to the other person. It's counterproductive but understandable. I can think of plenty of times that I have acted in that way. I know for sure that my Dad did.
Anyhow, I think I have possibly gotten to the point that I will continue losing weight. I don't intend to be perfect every single day. I will try to recognize which days I need to really watch it and which days I can take a break. I need to learn the best way to do it for me. It may mean being selfish or acting like a hermit now and then, but I need to remember that self preservation and care is ultimately a gift that we give to those who really love us.
1) Which diet is best?
2) Will you have the help of family and friends?
3) Will you be able to eat like this forever?
4) Will you be able to combat emotional eating?
These are just a few thoughts that come to mind. I think one of the biggest hurdles to overcome, is learning to tune out those people who may unknowingly sabotage your effort. These are the well meaning people who tell you the "right" way to lose weight.
Let's face it. All overweight people know how to lose weight. We've lost hundreds of pounds before. The problem is that we always gain back more than we lose. The vicious cycle never seems to end. However, for some people it finally does. Eventually, for those who are lucky enough, they finally figure it out. And the light bulb moment usually comes on through no help of anybody else. It is their own personal realization. It won't happen if you give up. It only happens if you keep trying.
So often the "fat mind" is stubborn. It hates to be told what to do. When a skinny ___________(insert spouse, parent, relative, friend, co-worker, stranger) tells a fat person what to eat and how to eat, the fat person often does just the opposite. They are already out of control with their eating, so instinctively they try to muster a little control by not listening to the other person. It's counterproductive but understandable. I can think of plenty of times that I have acted in that way. I know for sure that my Dad did.
Anyhow, I think I have possibly gotten to the point that I will continue losing weight. I don't intend to be perfect every single day. I will try to recognize which days I need to really watch it and which days I can take a break. I need to learn the best way to do it for me. It may mean being selfish or acting like a hermit now and then, but I need to remember that self preservation and care is ultimately a gift that we give to those who really love us.
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