I'm
seriously making some changes this year. Paying closer attention to
what I eat and not snacking mindlessly are my main short term goals. I
really do want to try more recipes also. I have been experimenting with
scrambled egg white omelets and am quite surprised at how easy it is to
make them tasty. Since I am easing myself into the egg white routine, I
used one whole egg (Egglands's Best), some All White liquid egg whites,
one heaping teaspoon of Newman's Own mild salsa, several generous
shakes of the powdered Parmesan cheese (is that even food?) and mixed it
together thoroughly. I used my non stick cookware with just a touch of
olive oil and made a omelet/frittata that I used as a filling for a
Nature's Own Thin Sliced Bagel. I can honestly say it was almost as
tasty as my usual whole egg and cheddar artery clogger. Guess you can
teach an old(er) dog new tricks.
What is your goal for the upcoming year? New healthier recipes or more exercise? I'm trying to do a combo. I have finally figured out that I just don't do well lifting weights so I am doing exercises that are more of a resistance nature. The machines at the gym that you have to move, to make them move as well as wall push ups and a really easy, yet effective move called a "stick up". Don't know about stick ups? Well, you can do them two ways. Simply hold your arms out to the side with your arms bent at the elbows and hands pointing upwards... then reach for the sky like you used to see in the old western movies (as in "it's a stick up"). If you add a calf raise as you reach for the sky, it gives you an extra workout. Return to the starting position and do nine more. Easy and yes, even you can do it.
Hang in there everyone, this is going to be the year that we lose weight. I'm sure of it!
