Okay, I am going to tell you all a great thing I have discovered. I am on a..... not a diet but a behavioral food program change. I was sure that I was going to have to walk around chewing on carrots and rice cakes day in and day out but I have found a meal replacement bar and cereal that is made by Kashi go lean. They are great! Mucho praise! Thet are nutritious with a good amount of fiber, protien, and a good balance between the carbs and the sugar added. There are different flavors and are really good for you. Also I have learned that there really are ways to eat healthy foods that even your family will love too.
One is my tacos. Now you may say "TACOS?!" But let me explain. If you have read Dr. Phils book (which I strongly recomend) you know that he says to have a protien, 2 vegies and a starch (or a fruit instead). Now here is how you do that.
Whole wheat soft taco shells, x-lean ground beef, half cup salsa (of course check label on salsa), 1 large onion, spices: garlic, basil,and oregano. shredded lettuce, tomatoes(cubed) and low-fat shredded cheese.
combine beef,salsa, onion, and spices, in a large skillet. cook on medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, then simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
In the meantime place your taco shells on the plate(s), and add the lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Place large collander inside a large bowl and drain all grease from beef mixture.
Once drained spoon beef mixture onto taco shells, wrap and serve.
The really great thing is that you cannot stuff too much into the shell and still be able to wrap it up. Serve with a salad made up of whole (uncooked) spinach leaves, tomatoes, carrot strips, and low- fat dressing. very healthy, very filling, and very good. You can also use low-fat sour cream too, just be sparing with any cream product.
E-mail me at christloveeternally@gmail.com with comments. I'd be glad to share some more tips.
Here is wishing you great success with your weight control journey.
Strong mind, strong spirit, strong body, brings strong women (&men)!
