Hi,
Finally - on Friday when I weighed in -- was -0- change from prior week. So, 115.2 lbs. it is. Was above what I thought would be maintenance range by 1.2 lbs. Not enough to care... the range can change... My clothes fit fine and I feel great....
Just trying to keep on with mainly minimally processed MWL diet and continue some exercise - to find best maintainable weight. That doesn't mean the lightest that I can weigh... and I'm not perfect... going for 85-90%. So there....
This week have tried to be more positive and focus on foods that I love the most that are simple. Not much that I love more than a potato waffle. Or red lentil chili. Or split pea soup. Or smashed pinto beans (which are a newly discovered love....)... So, instead of saying "no snacks" have been having a bit of soup or beans or potato or rice in the PM when I am hankering for something before bed.
Consequently, have reduced the pretzel / peanut snacking fiasco (although not yet completely eliminated)...
Have also made sure to do a few longer walks (treadmill now) in the AM.
Made Red Lentil Chili on the stove (instead of crock pot) for the first time today. Made up a recipe and it was delicious (lots of leftovers!)...
28 oz NSA crushed tomatoes
14.5 oz. NSA chopped tomatoes
6 oz. NSA tomato paste
16 oz. red lentils
7 c. water
1.5 onions chopped
2 bell peppers chopped
1 jalapeno chopped
Garlic
1.5 c. corn
Chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin - lots
Browned the garlic/onion/peppers in soup pot
Added other ingredients (except corn) and simmered for an hour
Added corn about 5 minutes before done simmering
Delicious!!!
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