I shared with yall earlier that I had gained weight since our move. My doctor recommended South Beach Diet. I already had the book and decided to get started this summer. Then in the fall I joined First Place for Health at church. BOTH work and together they help me stay on task.
Above is an example of a NO carb meal for Phase 1 of South Beach. The steak is grilled. Fresh greens from the garden to make a great salad...pairing protein and vegetables are key in the South Beach Diet. The amazing thing was the NEW side. It's a stuffed portabella mushroom cap.
RECIPE
Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Cap
Spinach [frozen or fresh]
Egg
Parmesan Cheese [grated works better]
On the stove top I cooked the spinach just long enough to change the color with enough water to keep it from burning. Then add the egg and cheese...stir and cook a few more minutes [till cheese is melted and egg is cooked]. Then I stuffed the caps and placed in the oven on 350 degrees for about 20 minutes [or till the caps look cooked].
DELISH. Much better choice than a loaded potato for those watching carbs.
I started parking at the end of the parking lot to force myself to walk.
Instead of sitting at the computer in a chair...I switched to an exercise ball. This works on your core and increases activity during a somewhat NON active addiction.
During commercials, get up and clean something.
Run up and down stairs or walk instead of elevators and/or making kids get things.
Find activities you love vs exercise...walking in the woods with family looking at nature, hiking, gardening, swimming, etc.
I have lost 27 pounds with a few more to go but I feel much better and I don't feel like I have punished myself.
Good Luck.
Yeah You!
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