Thoughts can get weight watchers into trouble. They probably have gotten you into the trouble you are in right now. Or is it just me? What do we do? We think about what we are about to eat. We think before we eat it. As a matter of fact, even those who watch their weight may even ponderrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and then say, "What the heck! " Eat it.
Temptation starts with a thought. Like right now I have had several thoughts: ice cream and apple turnover. My thought went one step further, make that yogurt ice cream, less calories. I don't have either in my fridge, but guaranteed if I ponder long enough I will look for something sweet.
Every thought does not have to lead to a pound or two. Do you like strawberries? How about cool whip?
Make a dessert out of it. Less cals and tastes good. Of course, don't eat the whole thing.
Just checked my fridge. . . couldn't resist. . . that sweet temptation was getting the best of me. Thinking about having that slice of cold melon to satisfy my sweet urge. Wow! just like that, that urge disappeared. What did I do? I wrote about it. Yes, I got up and checked the fridge because it was getting to me, then I sat back down to complete this piece.
Weight watchers writing about your temptations are less calorie forming than actually eating to the urge of the temptation. If you don't have a journal or a note book, grab a piece of paper and WRITE IT OUT. Take control. Don't give in.
I'm proud of you.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
How To Spice Up Can Salmon
(Excerpt from Patsy White’s Book: Quick-Easy-Creative
Delicious Meals On A Budget
I love Salmon in the can. Don’t know why I don’t like the fresh Salmon. I am a very finicky eater. I like what I like and anything else ruins a good meal. As you can tell I don’t go out to restaurants much but I am never sure of the quality of food.
Maybe I’m spoiled like that because I have my own personal chef. . . my husband. I have loved his cooking since the day I met him. When I was raising children I cooked, made stuff from scratch, the whole nine yards because I believe children should eat healthy.
Perhaps I like cooking for a group rather than two people. Once in awhile I relieve my husband in the kitchen, make him breakfast, dinner or lunch. He doesn’t require it like some men so I appreciate that.
This is one of my favorite meals Patsy White has taught him. Thank you, Patsy, because before you I only knew three ways to make Salmon: Salmon cakes; Salmon with onions over rice—okay, it’s only two. Sorry.
The day you showed him how to make this dish, I have not eaten it the other ways since. Okay I did have Salmon cakes for breakfast since then.
So Blog cookers, want to be chefs, kitchen haters, this is for you:
Salmon With Peppers and Onions On rice With Plantains
1 can of Salmon (your choice of brand name)
1 green and red pepper (cut in strips)
1 onion cut in strips
3 cloves of garlic diced
5 single pieces of fresh Cilantro
1 Ripe Plantain
½ celery stalk cut in 1- inch strips
1 very ripe tomato diced
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
2 cups of Rice
In a large skillet add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil; when oil gets hot, add onions, garlic, pepper, celery, Cilantro; stir well; add tomatoes; stir, and add ¼ cup water; 1 tablespoon of Ketchup, stir well; add Salmon, stir without breaking up the Salmon too small; simmer for 3 minutes, serve on White or Brown Rice.
Rice
2 cups Rice to 4 cups water; cook on medium heat.
Peel Plantains, cut in ¼ inch circles; deep fry or in frying pan until golden brown; serve on the side.
Enjoy!
Comment: What are some of your favorites? Love to share.
More quick and rollover meals from Patsy White’s Book at www.print2publish.com book store.
Delicious Meals On A Budget
I love Salmon in the can. Don’t know why I don’t like the fresh Salmon. I am a very finicky eater. I like what I like and anything else ruins a good meal. As you can tell I don’t go out to restaurants much but I am never sure of the quality of food.
Maybe I’m spoiled like that because I have my own personal chef. . . my husband. I have loved his cooking since the day I met him. When I was raising children I cooked, made stuff from scratch, the whole nine yards because I believe children should eat healthy.
Perhaps I like cooking for a group rather than two people. Once in awhile I relieve my husband in the kitchen, make him breakfast, dinner or lunch. He doesn’t require it like some men so I appreciate that.
This is one of my favorite meals Patsy White has taught him. Thank you, Patsy, because before you I only knew three ways to make Salmon: Salmon cakes; Salmon with onions over rice—okay, it’s only two. Sorry.
The day you showed him how to make this dish, I have not eaten it the other ways since. Okay I did have Salmon cakes for breakfast since then.
So Blog cookers, want to be chefs, kitchen haters, this is for you:
Salmon With Peppers and Onions On rice With Plantains
1 can of Salmon (your choice of brand name)
1 green and red pepper (cut in strips)
1 onion cut in strips
3 cloves of garlic diced
5 single pieces of fresh Cilantro
1 Ripe Plantain
½ celery stalk cut in 1- inch strips
1 very ripe tomato diced
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
2 cups of Rice
In a large skillet add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil; when oil gets hot, add onions, garlic, pepper, celery, Cilantro; stir well; add tomatoes; stir, and add ¼ cup water; 1 tablespoon of Ketchup, stir well; add Salmon, stir without breaking up the Salmon too small; simmer for 3 minutes, serve on White or Brown Rice.
Rice
2 cups Rice to 4 cups water; cook on medium heat.
Peel Plantains, cut in ¼ inch circles; deep fry or in frying pan until golden brown; serve on the side.
Enjoy!
Comment: What are some of your favorites? Love to share.
More quick and rollover meals from Patsy White’s Book at www.print2publish.com book store.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Weight Loss Recipes for Christian Women
Are you over weight and unhappy with your weight? Is shame plaguing your life, stealing your peace? Over weight happens when we ignore what we are eating and eat whatever satisfies our taste buds for the moment with whatever is at our fingertips. As a Christian woman modifying weight loss recipes the extra pounds will come off as part of a lifestyle change versus crash dieting.
Where does a Christian woman start when it comes to losing weight? She begins by confessing to God that she has operated outside of his best for her health. Following the confession comes prayer for guidance, asking God to guide her as she begins to turn away from the old habits of weight loss recipes.
A Christian woman should seek God first. He knows everything about her (Psalms 139:3) Spend some time asking God to show you the root of this excessive weight gain. It might help to journal your feelings. It could be the weight loss recipes you have chosen in the past don’t work because you really don’t like, or fearful of doing something over and over. Perhaps it’s because your weight problem is connected to some emotional event in your life.
God wants to heal the real problem and not put a band aid on the symptoms. Choosing weight loss recipes, formulas, and restricting weight management ideas need to be considered spiritually by the Christian woman.
Weight loss recipes that work for some won’t work for others. The Christian woman should make sure her reasons for wanting to lose weight line up with God’s instructions for living. Do you want to lose weight because you no longer feel sexy, attractive? Is taking off the extra pounds going to fulfill your sexy feelings and lure you into thinking that borders on pride and return you to being self focused?
A Christian woman should examine her motives before God, recognizing that she has been created in the image of God, and he didn’t make junk. Making God the focus of your weight loss recipe, rather than becoming a fad, or quick fix, it becomes a lifestyle that can be lived out by the truths of God’s word.
More about living a lifestyle pleasing to God (click here)
Where does a Christian woman start when it comes to losing weight? She begins by confessing to God that she has operated outside of his best for her health. Following the confession comes prayer for guidance, asking God to guide her as she begins to turn away from the old habits of weight loss recipes.
A Christian woman should seek God first. He knows everything about her (Psalms 139:3) Spend some time asking God to show you the root of this excessive weight gain. It might help to journal your feelings. It could be the weight loss recipes you have chosen in the past don’t work because you really don’t like, or fearful of doing something over and over. Perhaps it’s because your weight problem is connected to some emotional event in your life.
God wants to heal the real problem and not put a band aid on the symptoms. Choosing weight loss recipes, formulas, and restricting weight management ideas need to be considered spiritually by the Christian woman.
Weight loss recipes that work for some won’t work for others. The Christian woman should make sure her reasons for wanting to lose weight line up with God’s instructions for living. Do you want to lose weight because you no longer feel sexy, attractive? Is taking off the extra pounds going to fulfill your sexy feelings and lure you into thinking that borders on pride and return you to being self focused?
A Christian woman should examine her motives before God, recognizing that she has been created in the image of God, and he didn’t make junk. Making God the focus of your weight loss recipe, rather than becoming a fad, or quick fix, it becomes a lifestyle that can be lived out by the truths of God’s word.
More about living a lifestyle pleasing to God (click here)
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Weight Watching: 7-Must Have Seasonings For Great Food Flavoring
I have always enjoyed great flavor in prepared food. To me there is nothing like a cook who knows how to season, to bring out the best taste in food. I am always looking for great seasonings to improve the flavor of my food.
About two years ago I was introduced to Old Bay and Adobo seasonings by my friend from Trinidad. The Greek Seasoning we stumbled upon while we were vacationing in Indiana when we couldn’t find Adobo.
1. Goya makes a product called Adobo, which is an all purpose seasoning. You can use it on fish, chicken, pork, beef, etc.
2. Cavender’s is an all purpose Greek Seasoning. I was surprised at its many uses: chops, meat loaf, fish, turkey, hamburgers, seafoods, wild game, vegetables, gravies, soups, stews, etc.
3. Garlic Powder.
4. Old Bay Seasoning can be used on seafood, poultry, salads and meats.
5. Salt. You may like it fine, grainy, or the sea salts.
6. Ground Black Pepper
7. Cayenne pepper is also good if you like a little heat in your dishes.
More on losing weight without starving yourself(click here)
About two years ago I was introduced to Old Bay and Adobo seasonings by my friend from Trinidad. The Greek Seasoning we stumbled upon while we were vacationing in Indiana when we couldn’t find Adobo.
1. Goya makes a product called Adobo, which is an all purpose seasoning. You can use it on fish, chicken, pork, beef, etc.
2. Cavender’s is an all purpose Greek Seasoning. I was surprised at its many uses: chops, meat loaf, fish, turkey, hamburgers, seafoods, wild game, vegetables, gravies, soups, stews, etc.
3. Garlic Powder.
4. Old Bay Seasoning can be used on seafood, poultry, salads and meats.
5. Salt. You may like it fine, grainy, or the sea salts.
6. Ground Black Pepper
7. Cayenne pepper is also good if you like a little heat in your dishes.
More on losing weight without starving yourself(click here)
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