Layered Mexican Bean Dip
Jalapeño Poppers
Classic Guacamole
Crispy Chipotle Potato Skins
Beef, Blue Cheese and Spinach Quesadillas
These all sound really great to me. In case you didn't notice, I am partial to Mexican food. There are some other recipes on WeightWatchers.com , so check them out. I intend to make these that I have listed and enjoy the game.
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Something that always seems to happen to me, and I am guessing that this happens to a lot of people, is that when the temperature drops, I start eating more for "comfort". Usually, "comfort foods" can really get you into trouble, especially in the winter time when you are generally much less active. Here are what is supposed to be five of the worst:
The 5 Most Fattening Winter Foods
Courtesy of QualityHealth.com
1. Macaroni and cheese . This classic comfort dish is loaded with fat and calories. What's more, some restaurants are adding insult to injury by offering deep-fried mac and cheese—as if the old-fashioned kind wasn't bad enough!
2. Cream-based soups or chowders . Although soup may have a reputation as a low-calorie meal option, heavy chowders and cream-based soups don't fall under that category. A 12-ounce bowl of clam chowder from Au Bon Pain contains 337 calories and more than 20 grams of fat.
3. Pot pies . Made with either beef or chicken, plus potatoes, carrots, and onions, pot pies may sound healthy, but in reality, they’re loaded with oil and fat. A Marie Callender's frozen Chicken Pot Pie packs a whopping 670 calories and 41 grams of fat, 14 of which are saturated fat.
4. Fried side dishes . French fries, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks are tempting, but consider the calories and fat. A large order of Wendy's French fries has 540 calories and 26 grams of fat, and just one-quarter of an Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion appetizer with dressing packs 577 calories and 33 grams of fat.
5. Cheesecake . Loaded with cheese, eggs, and sugar, this heavenly dessert can be a nutritional nightmare. One slice of Sara Lee New York-Style Creamy Cheesecake contains 420 calories and 31 grams of fat.
So, be careful when you feel the urge to comfort yourself with food.
Blog Advisory
I have been told that my readership of this blog has dropped off and they would like for me to focus on an all new blog beginning in March. This means that this blog will most likely be going away in March, after about a year online. I know that I have lost most of my readers because I have not made progress in my wieght loss. I am not sure if I still have any loyal readers out there or not, but I felt like I should let you know that this is likely. If you are still out there, I must apologize for not doing a better job in keeping up with my weight loss program and posting more here for you to read about. I am excited about my new blogging project but it will have nothing to do with weight loss or food. In the meantime, I am still posting to my Red Raiders Blog on a regular basis and you can look for my new blog to appear in March.
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My sister-in-law, who is also diabetic, was practically ranting about sweet potato French fries when she visited us at Thanksgiving. So, I have looked up a recipe and it sounds pretty good, so I am going to give these a try this weekend. Here’s the recipe in case you want to try them also:Sweet Potato French Fries
Peel sweet potatoes, and then slice them up lengthwise like steak fries. Toss gently with extra virgin olive oil and seasonings of your choice, then bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes on each side. Jicama can be sliced thin (like matchsticks) and made either in the oven the same way (cut the time in half) or fried in a pan with a high-heat oil such as canola oil, grapeseed oil or refined sesame oil. You can also slice jicama super-thin like potato chips. Experiment with different spices on your fries, such as onion or garlic salt, paprika, or taco seasoning.
This recipe comes from “Healthy Swaps” at DLife.com . There are some other good ways to substitute some favorite foods with low carb substitutions on that page, so I recommend you take a look at it.
Smooth!Here’s one for a breakfast smoothie that I copied from our company Wellness newsletter:
Strawberry-Orange Smoothie
From eatbetteramerica.com .
1 ½ cups vanilla soymilk or skim milk
1 bag (10 oz) frozen strawberries, partially thawed
1 medium banana, cut into chunks
1/3 cup calcium-enriched orange juice
Honey, if desired
In blender or food processor, place milk, strawberries,
banana and orange juice. Cover; blend on high speed
about 1 minute or until smooth. Sweeten to taste with
honey. Pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately.
Serves 2 – Per Serving: 200 Calories, 37g carbohydrates,
7g protein, 3g fat (0g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 5g fiber,
130mg sodium.
Personally, since I am diabetic, I would leave out the honey.
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OK. I know all of you know that I am not running. And probably never will. But I am back on my program of walking, trying to eat right and on my meds. I don't like running and never have. Back in my football days, I just made sure to tackle those guys before they got the chance to do much running so I wouldn't have to chase them!
Yesterday I visited my Dr. and he has put me on another medication. Seems that I was on the maximum dose of the one I was on and it was no longer effective. I am now on a time-release type of insulin that I inject once at bedtime and then continue to take the pills that I have been taking. We have begun this trial now since my blood sugar has been running in the 250 range now for about two months, no matter what I do. I have great hope that the addition of the new med will aid me in getting the blood sugar down, having more energy and losing weight.
My main problem seemed to be overnight. I could manage my blood sugar pretty well during the day, but every morning I woke up with a glucose reading between 250 and 280. Last night was my first injection of the new med and this morning my reading was 201. So, still not where it needs to be, but a vast improvement, especially for the first day. When my blood reports come back in a week or so, I will let you know whatever good or bad news that they report.
I am also trying to adjust my schedule and my habits for a healthier eating and living style. I am trying to make myself eat breakfast, but that one is going to really take some work as I have rarely eaten breakfast my entire life. I am trying to eat less meat and more fruits and veggies as well. I am tyring to regular about walking at least 1 mile every day, no matter how cold it is outside.
And school has started for me again as of yesterday. Two online courses and one in person on Tuesday nights which I will go to for the first time next week. I am really looking forward to my classes, but am also anxious to get through all of the instruction and get into a classroom next spring. This time next year I will be beginning my student teaching and I can't wait. In the meantime, the next 12 months are going to be pretty tough.
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A New Year’s Resolution for 2008
First of all I want to tell you that I meant to post this a day or two ago, but we have been having all kinds of problems with our blogging site. I have been ready to post, but unable to do so. We will eventually get these problems worked out and we do appreciate your patience with us and we resolve these issues.
OK. I know exactly what you are saying. “Another New Year’s resolution?” “More promises you can’t keep?” Well, I know that I have made many excuses here about my weight and my health for the past few months. I had a great roll going with Weight Watchers right up to the end of July, then I fell off the wagon. And promise as I might, I have not climbed back on. Bu, now it’s a new year. A time for renewal and new goals. And time is running out on me. I will turn 52 this year. And next year I will be seeking a new career in the teaching field. No doubt my chances of getting a new job at may age will be slightly easier if I at least look healthy.
I have made several New Year’s Resolutions with my wife. Other than the usual goals of health, happiness and prosperity, I have set some specific goals concerning my health and my weight. First, I have pledged to lose at least sixty pounds during 2008. This translates to five pounds per month as should be an easily attainable goal. I have also pledged to walk at least one mile, each and every day (yes, I did today). I have also pledged to increase my exercise beyond walking by adding in weights, bicycle, swimming and other physical activities as time and weather permit.
The holidays are over and now it’s time to get serious, focused and determined. I intend to do my absolute best to stay on track and focused on my goals. And to remain positive. I am sure that this will help me in my school work this coming semester as well. I intend for 2008 to be my year. We are only two days in, but so far so good.
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