From today... down 80 lbs!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Fiery Chicken Chili
Okay, this was AWESOME...but not so fiery. We served it with crushed up tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream and cheese. By the date, you can tell how behind I am on trying recipes I have flagged in magazines. ahem.
Regardless, I loved it and will make it again.
Fiery Chicken Chili
November 2007- Rachel Ray Magazine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons dried oregano
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, sauce reserved
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes with their juice
Three 15.5-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed
Chopped avocados, cilantro leaves, grated cheddar cheese, chopped scallions and sour cream, for serving
Directions:
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the spices are fragrant, about 7 minutes. Stir in the chipotle and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the meat begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat and simmer the chili briskly, stirring often, until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
Regardless, I loved it and will make it again.
Fiery Chicken Chili
November 2007- Rachel Ray Magazine
Directions:
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the spices are fragrant, about 7 minutes. Stir in the chipotle and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the meat begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat and simmer the chili briskly, stirring often, until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Your to-do list for weight loss success...
According to Dr. Connie Stapleton:
- Make consistently healthy food choices (protein, veg, then fruit/if it is white don't bite)
- Maintain portion control
- Exercise
- Water all day (except during meals 30/30 rule)
- Plan your meals
- Food diary
- Exercise Diary
- Sleep
- Support system
- Personal counseling
- Good Choices-Adequate
- I have a bit or two of bread occasionally but I am not getting in enough protein.
- ACTION: up my protein
- Portions-Good
- I am very aware of when I need to stop eating. However, I am not measuring my portions.
- ACTION: measure my food for a couple of days to make sure I am still seeing my food portions properly.
- Exercise-Poor
- I have been using activity as exercise. They are not the same thing
- ACTION: Create an exercise routine for the week
- Water-Unknown
- Honestly, I have no idea. I haven't been keeping track of my water
- ACTION: track my water for a few days to see where I am
- Planning-Good
- I usually know what I have in the house that will be a good choice for me. However, I have not been planning dinners
- ACTION: start planning dinners for the family
- Food Diary- Poor
- I haven't been keeping track for months
- ACTION- I have already started tracking again.
- Exercise Diary- Poor
- I can't track what I am not doing
- ACTION: DO IT!
- Sleep-Okay
- I haven't been using my CPAP since I sleep worse with it on. Is this okay? I am not sure.
- ACTION- start going to bed earlier and try the CPAP for a couple of days.
- Support- Good
- Word to my bariatrictv peeps and my family
- ACTION- stay honest with my support system
- Counseling- Good
- I have been seeing my counselor for about a month now
- ACTION- keep it up!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
From WLS LIfestyles Magazine....
Ten Secrets of Highly Successful Weight Losers
By: Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT
....What I have learned is that ALL successful losers actually re-invent themselves. No matter where they start. No matter how bad off they are. When they become successful losers, they all seem to have these 10 common traits.
They Have a Compelling Vision & Solid Purpose
They Maintain An Honest Awareness of Their Thoughts, Actions and Surroundings
They Don’t Take it Too Lightly or Themselves Too Seriously
They Eat Well and Often
They Move Well and Often
They Are Accountable
They Construct Support Positive Systems and Accept Help
They Explore Life Outside Their Comfort Zone and Embrace the Change
They Under Promise and Over Deliver
They Believe in Who They Are & What They Can Do
By: Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT
....What I have learned is that ALL successful losers actually re-invent themselves. No matter where they start. No matter how bad off they are. When they become successful losers, they all seem to have these 10 common traits.
They Have a Compelling Vision & Solid Purpose
They Maintain An Honest Awareness of Their Thoughts, Actions and Surroundings
They Don’t Take it Too Lightly or Themselves Too Seriously
They Eat Well and Often
They Move Well and Often
They Are Accountable
They Construct Support Positive Systems and Accept Help
They Explore Life Outside Their Comfort Zone and Embrace the Change
They Under Promise and Over Deliver
They Believe in Who They Are & What They Can Do
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