it is amazing to me where i notice weight loss some days. most recently it has been in my socks. that's right folks, my socks are too big. i started noticing it when they would move around a bit more, now every time i take a shoe off or just move them against something they slide down. i guess that is the next article of clothing i need to start purchasing. good thing for me that tucker enjoys ripping up socks (new or used). he will soon have more socks than he knows what to do with!
the second topic is about my newest dishes. both of them were inspired by a recipe book that my parents gave me last week. i found the ideas in the book and made them with what i had available. they turned out pretty well so i will share them!
the first is egg drop soup-ish. since i have been craving chinese food and that is really not even close to plan this was a nice replacement. i used 1 packet of the cream of chix soup mix and about 8 oz of water. i heated them up then whisked in 1 egg. i let that cook for a few minutes then added my mls and enjoyed. mmm yummy!!! and actually rather filling! i also added a sliced up celery stalk to give it a bit more body but that is completely optional.
the second was a version of chili. i took 5 oz of ground turkey breast and cooked it up with about 1/4 c chopped onion. in a separate pot i simmered 1 1/2 diced tomatos, 1/4 c. water, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and mls to taste. once that was nice and soupy i mixed in 1/2 c. of mushrooms. after the mushrooms were cooked a little i added the turkey/onion mix and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes. this is a pretty quick meal so that is always a bonus. i was a little concerned because in what appeared to be a small bowl of chili i had used a protein and 2 veggie servings. when you are limited to the amount of food you can get making sure you are full is important. despite its appearance of being a small portion this was a hearty and filling meal. slim 4 life offers a cream of tomato soup mix and while i LOATH cream of tomato soup, i think it might add something different to the chili if i used it. i will probably play with this one a bit just to see what else i can do but i really liked it this time around.
number news...went to the center today and weighed in. i am down 47.5 lbs. not the best numbers but i was actually really happy with them seeing as how i just made it through a christmas without gaining. that is a pretty big deal!!! i also found out that in about 9.5 lbs i will be switched down to plan 1. that means that i will have only 30 lbs left to lose before i hit my goal weight. it is funny how that seems like such a small number to me now with 47.5 already gone. my goal is to be at 50 lbs by new years. i might not hit it since that is 2.5 lbs in 2 days but the fact that i am so close seems like a good omen for the new year.
happy eating everyone!
1 comment:
I think you have to have the tom soup mix or it is just meat sauce.
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