Author Archives: Beebamom

January 12, 2015 – Chicken Monday

Nothing much to report yesterday as we tried to save up all our eating for our grandson’s birthday party. As it turns out we didn’t eat anything and ended the day with some eggs and toast in a quick dinner. … Continue reading

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January 10, 2015 – Chipotle bean burgers and kale salad

Somehow I manage to delete the picture of the dinner tonight. It is a chipotle bean burger and a kale salad dressed with fat free Italian salad dressing. I buy these vegetarian burgers in a pack of twelve at Costco. … Continue reading

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January 9, 2015 – Breakfast for dinner!

Today I eat two breakfasts, one at the appropriate time and one for dinner. John goes into his office today and I am going out to lunch and then later we will slog home through the heavy commute traffic. I … Continue reading

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January 8, 2015 – Shrimp with brown rice and pea pods

I decide to go with a toasted sandwich round and peanut butter for breakfast today. All the breakfasts I eat are about 200 calories but the PB breakfast has the most chance of creeping up. I always measure my portion … Continue reading

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January 7, 2015 – Lamb chops with sweet potato and broccoli

Before we get to dinner, here is another one of my many different breakfasts – a sandwich round topped by 1 oz. of ham and a slice of non-fat cheese (cheddar flavored). John and I refer to this ersatz cheese … Continue reading

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January 6, 2015 – Whole wheat pasta with tuna and broccoli

I can’t eat breakfast until I figure out what I am eating for dinner. How much I can eat for breakfast and lunch is predicated on what we are fixing for supper. Since Tuesday is usually GBOF day (giant bowl … Continue reading

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January 5, 2015 – Chicken, green beans and butternut squash

A word about my methodology. I basically follow an old Weight Watchers program. I worked for Weight Watchers for several years about 20 years ago so I am most familiar with the program that was ongoing then. It worked for … Continue reading

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Hello, 2015

Here it is, 2015. 2014 was not a particularly good year for us from a healthy lifestyle point of view. My knee continues to trouble me. My mobility is not what it used to be. Stairs are very difficult and … Continue reading

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May 2, 2014 – Roasted cod with pureed chickpeas and parsley sauce

I saw this recipe in Food and Wine magazine in the Tuscan dishes to cook. I’d already tried the chicken cacciatore from the same issue. So when John walked in the back door with a handful of parsley he had … Continue reading

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April 26, 2014 – Seared ahi, mixed rice, broccoli

Pretty good dinner tonight. I really like the combination of wild, brown and long grain rices. Also I try to pump up the broccoli by adding some mushrooms, onions and garlic and finishing the whole thing with a little sesame … Continue reading

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