Food(less) Journey

Recipes! Ive included some very off the cuff recipes in previous post, but I will try to get better at including actual recipes with suggestions. Okay? Im not a recipe perosn per ce. When Im experimenting in the kitchen I literally add a dash of this and that until it taste right and i usually dont know how much precisely, but I will make a concerted effort for any novice cooks or novice veg lovers reading this. Is anyone actually reading this? :-)

#5 is Popcorn! With a chaser of ice water! Its salty, full of fiber (but who cares about that healthy stuff) and its super filling. It can kill cravings by filling you up. If you feel full you are less likely to indulge. It's also got the same satisfying crunch as those potato chips you are craving. But Im not talking about just any popcorn. Im talking about gourmet popcorn. And as we all know "gourmet" is just a fancy sounding word that means "throw some flavor on that sucker and charge an arm and a leg for it". Except in this case you will be doing the gourmeting and actually save yourself some money. Heres how: Step 1: Drive yourself to the store. Unless you are a licenceless loser like me, then go catch the bus...loser! Step 2: Buy popcorn kernels. (bulk is cheaper of course Take your own container and score points with everyone who cares) Step 3: Return home. (Did you really need this step? It's okay if you did. I will still be your fake virtual friend.

In case you havent realized it yet, other than the first secret weapon these arent really ranked in order of importance. They are simply in the order I feel in the mood to share them. That said.... Secret Weapon #4: Pilates And no I am not claiming Pilates is the miracle slimmer that will take you from a size 14 to a size 4 in 4 weeks. I like the number 4, dont you? Anyhoo, it does wonders as far as keeping you limber (i.e. less workout injuries or kinks in the neck from sleeping). It is also a great stress reliever, which helps with the sleep area as well as the stress-based overeating. And apparently they have proved it in the lab that people with high levels of stress retain weight. Something about a creepy substance called Cortisol. This is not an educational blog so go google it for yourself.

Hips Replacement . No not the literal surgery. So do not go telling your real life friends (or your imaginary ones) that you read a blog today by a crazy lady who suggested surgery to lose weight. That doesnt make sense in my mind (especially since hip replacements are made of metal so that would make you gain weight..duh!). So, now that that's out of the way let's focus on what I do mean: Replace those foods that are adding weight to your frame and replacing your womanly curves(hips) with unsightly fat deposits (HHIIPPSS aka hippo hips). Another name for this is craving replacement. When you crave something naughty try to find something that will fill the craving without throwing your body into a junk food tailspin. The replacement should be similar in taste or texture or you will just keep craving that thing. Some examples: -When I am craving potato chips I have a baked potato topped with veggies and hummus. Its filling and really hits the spot. But if that is too healthy I

I have been in the land of the Silently Going Crazy. Well maybe not so silently! Good news first: My official weight loss is 30lbs! That is an amazing amount of weight, but I am not done yet. I have about 15 more until I think I will be comfortable. In 10 lbs I will have a healthy BMI, but I would like a 5 lbs cushion for the occasional emotional eating or recipe testing. That's right dear readers! Being the brilliant creative lady that I am, I have decided to create a cookbook right in the middle of a weight loss adventure...Wait maybe that is not a good idea at all...lol This is actually a very good thing as it is a test of my willpower and creativity in creating recipes that are good for your whole body and not just your taste buds. Secret Weapon #2 : Agave Syrup is delicious and sweet and doesnt cause those nasty blood sugar spikes that make you want to clean out your refrigerator after you have dessert. It's also all natural and derived from the Agave plant so no scary aft