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Two New Seafood Stews
Jan 06, 2009
Your pouch is going to love me...FOR SURE!!
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"Stew #1"--A hearty, tummy filling pouch pleaser, I first tasted this stew in Maui. I begged for the recipe! But the chef wouldn't give it to me. On the way out, a waitress winked at me. At first I wondered why she was flirting with this old married woman . But she gave me a nod, and then slipped the recipe to me as I went to the restroom. When I found it last night, it was slightly crumpled from use and had tomato juice splashed on the corners. Obviously, it's a good one...
EASY SEAFOOD STEW
Low in fat, rich in protein. This is a speedy, quick fix Fisherman's stew!
Prep: 10 Minutes
Cook: 20 Minutes
Makes: Approximately 4 Main Dish Servings
Ingredients:
2 Tsp. Olive Oil
1 Large Yellow Pepper, Coarsely Chopped
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed With Press
1 Can (14.5 Ounces) Stewed Tomatoes
1 Cup Spicy Tomato Vegetable Juice
1 Pound Skinless Cod Filet, Cut Into Chunks
8 Ounces Shelled & Deveined Medium Shrimp
Salt (I use Light Salt)
Instructions:
1. In a 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add yellow pepper and onion; cook for five minutes or until lightly browned and softened. Stir frequently. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute while stirring constantly.
2. Stir in stewed tomatoes, vegetable juice, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for ten minutes.
3. Stir in cod and shrimp; cover and simmer for an additional three to four minutes (or until cod and shrimp just turn opaque throughout). Gently stir once or twice.
4. Ladle stew into four large soup bowls.
Makes About 7 Cups
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Now onto "Stew # 2"--My absolute favorite... I originally got this recipe at the restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina many, many moons ago. It's absolutely perfect for a day like today! Add salt and pepper to taste per your own preferences. But whatever you do, make sure the pepper top is screwed on well (like I didn't do) and that a third of the bottle doesn't spill out. That may be the only way to ruin this scrumptious recipe.
CHESAPEAKE HOUSE FISH STEW
Prep: 10 Minutes
Cook: 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
8 Ounces Bacon, Diced
1 Cup Chopped Onions
5 Cups Water
3 Pounds Flounder Fillets
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon Celery Salt
1 Teaspoon Hot Sauce (I use Garner’s Texas Pete)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Cups Low Sugar Ketchup
1 (8-Ounce) Can Tomato Paste
Instructions:
1. Fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Add onions to bacon drippings and cook until lightly brown. Reserve.
2. In large soup pot, bring water to boil. Stir in onions, drippings, bacon, fish, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, hot sauce and pepper, to taste. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until fish begins to fall apart, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in ketchup and tomato paste. Simmer stew for 2 hours or until thickened. For more soup-like results, cut simmering time to 1 hour.
4. If you are allowed to eat it, you can serve this over rice.
Note: The nutritional info shown here does not include rice.
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Enjoy and "puhlease" let me know how you like them... Hugs are welcome!!
Good Carbs Or Bad?
Jan 05, 2009
Messing up my pancreas, making me gain weight,
Eat this, eat that, can't you read the labels?"
(sung to the music of "Signs")
Like the above "lyrics" suggest, it certainly seems that "carbs" are indeed everywhere. Almost every food label you read will have them listed. They are found in a wide array of foods including: bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn, and cherry pie. They also come in a wide variety of forms.
So are the carbs in Kashi good carbs or bad? How about those in milk? Ever wondered which carbs are good for you and which ones are big no-no's? Well, so have I. And in my neverending quest to learn how to fuel my "getting healthier" new body, I dug around and found some great info.
Here are some fantastic links that will hopefully answer some of your questions:
http://www.healthcastle.com/low_glycemic_index_foods.shtml
http://www.essortment.com/family/healthycarbohyd_sagz.htm
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5698.asp
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates-full-story/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbohydrate
Some of my favorite books on carbs:
NutraMedia The Low Carb Rule & Recipe Book
Help With The New OH Site
Jan 05, 2009
http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/sitehelp.html
Also, if you hit a snag, the wonderful staff is always here to help:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/contactus.html
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Wendy's Chili Recipe
Jan 05, 2009
Ingredients:
2 Pounds Ground Beef
1 Can (29 Ounce Size) Tomato Sauce
1 Can (29 Ounce Size) Kidney Beans With Liquid
1 Can (29 Ounce Size) Pinto Beans With Liquid
1 Medium Onion, Diced
2 Green Chili, Diced
1 Rib Celery, Diced
3 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped
2 Teaspoons Cumin Powder
3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 1/2 Teaspoons Black Pepper
2 Teaspoons Salt
2 Cups Water
Brown the ground beef and onions together. Drain and add to crockpot. Add all the other ingredients to crockpot/slow cooker. Let it simmer all day.
Below are notes from the person who originally listed this recipe.
I personally use the canned green chili - half of a 4oz can. I also use canned diced tomatoes instead of fresh. The last time I made a pot I didn't have pinto beans, so I substituted black beans and it was great. Sometimes I also substitute the ground beef with ground turkey to cut back on fat content.
Nine Month Surgiversary!
Jan 01, 2009
Although my weight loss journey is not complete, I have been knocking down my goals one by one. And joy, oh joy, I am 80.2 pounds away from my surgeon's goal weight. Personally, I'd like to better that mark by at least twenty extra pounds. But as long as I'm a "size healthy", I'll be extremely happy.
Most notably, I have lost 117.3 pounds and have decreased my BMI from 62.9 to 43.4. I am still classified as "morbidly obese"; but that is down from "super obese".
Lest I forget, I have lost a "whopping" 68.875 inches since March 31st, 2008.
But most of all, I feel absolutely fabulous! And I totally love my RNY!
Calculate Your BMI
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I Need A New Bra
Dec 30, 2008
Oh, yes, I do...for my boobies are dusting the tops of my shoes...
Kinda sounds like a song lyric, doesn't it???
But for once I'm not joking...I desperately need a new bra (or two or three)...
So here's a link to an AOL article on that very topic (well, not me personally, but you get the picture):
http://shopping.aol.com/articles/2008/04/11/the-perfect-fit/
How To Add A Signature-Updated
Dec 26, 2008
To create or change your signature on the updated OH site, click on "My OH" in the dark blue bar under this logo:
Then choose "Settings" in the left hand column (near the bottom of the menu list).
At the top of that page, choose "Message Board". After customizing your signature, check "Enable My Signature" and remember to select "Save" at the bottom of the page. Your new signature should then be visible on the new page.
If you do not see it, hit "F5" on your computer keyboard or "CTRL + R" to force refresh the page. This will be a universal change and will automatically appear in any previous post in which you have chosen "enable my signature".
Keep in mind that "Signatures cannot be taller than 144 pixels (two inches), and Flash is not allowed in your signature".
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When pasting your ticker into your signature, remember to copy and paste the actual ticker itself; and forget about using any codes.
See my October 20th, 2008 post for more help (but keep in mind that it was written for the old OH); but most of it still applies except for the new place to post your ticker.
And in my November 3rd, 2008 section, I show lots of samples and links to many ticker sites.
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Update (1/24/4009)--OH has recently added this tutorial page: http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/howtoaddaticker.html
WLS Channel
Dec 25, 2008
Did you know that we now have our very own Internet channel...
Check it out: http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/
Broccoli Salad
Dec 24, 2008
1 Large Bunch Broccoli--Broken Into Small Pieces
1 Cup 2% Mild Cheddar Cheese--Shredded
1 Small Onion--Chopped
5-6 Slices Bacon--Crumbled
Combine the above ingredients and stir.
*Then pour the dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly.
Chill for at least thirty minutes before serving.
Dressing
1 Cup Fat Free Mayonnaise (Or Fage)
1/3 Cup Splenda
4 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
Mix all three items and follow mixing instructions*.
