After 2 full months on the 'year of the dragon' plan, I am down 15lbs and I am starting to see my arms and legs taking shape. I am pleased to say that my heartburn is also gone, thanks to cutting out carbonated beverages completely.
Committing myself to a year of improving my health has lead me to give up something for lent. I haven't made a lentil sacrifice in over 10 years and I am really enjoying it. I could only think of 2 things that would be a true sacrifice; since there was no way in the world I could give up cheese, I opted for the white potato.
That means no mashed potatoes, no french fries, no hash browns, no baked potatoes, and no crab-boiled potatoes. Did I mention that it's crawfish season?? It has been hard but I haven't caved yet, breakfast is proving to be difficult. I found a recipe on pintrest for
'egg cups' and I really like them, but the recipe calls for hash browns. I opted to use sweet potatoes, you MUST try this.
There is one thing I want to point out, don't fill the cups all the way like I did...I can still smell the eggs burning on the bottom of my oven. Next time I make them, I think I'll swap out the ham for mushrooms.
I found another great recipe for breakfast, this one was delicious. I loved the taste of the pumpkin, the bread wasn't very sweet but I guess that's the point in eating healthier. I would add more cinnamon and even nutmeg.
I am continuing to try different veggie dishes and learning healthier substitutions for my dietary favorites. I am pleased to say that I even found green beans that I love. Who knew you could boil green beans in low-sodium, fat free chicken broth? Oh. My. Gosh. SO good!
I found a
way to enjoy squash without frying it, these zucchini chips are awesome. I nearly ate myself sick. Oh they are good, I would even dare to say they are better than the green beans...
I think the only way that I am going to lose more than 15lbs is if I stay off of pintrest. If I ever have the chance to build a house I will make sure that the kitchen is closed off from the rest of the house, maybe I'd spend less time in the kitchen.
okay, i need recipes for the foods pictured ... what is that in the punkin bread, marshmallow??? and the zuchinni chips ... oh, don't BOIL your green beans ... leave them with a little bite bsck. i like them that way ... but i really like green beans RAW. try it. DELISH! and cut up your sweet potatoes & roast them in the oven with just a little pepper & less salt with a little olive oil. SCRUMPTIOUS!!! love you, boo ... don't forget those recipes!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you! This is a huge accomplishment to commit to your health the way you have. Yay for no more heartburn too!
ReplyDeleteI agree with downeastcajun - sweet potatoes roasted with olive oil and sea salt better than french fries! I've learned to appreciate the taste of steamed carrots (something I never thought I'd like - carrots) but I think I'll try green beans next! Thank you for being an inspiration!
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