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Lin > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> > Hm. That gives me some ideas. Cabbage is cheap, I like it, and it's
> > supposed to be good for weight loss.
>
> I forgot to mention that the chili or taco flavoring wasn't added to the
> meat as it cooked for the German Tacos. The kids didn't like the
> spiciness so we add that to our liking via the hot
> sauces/picantes/salsas when cooking for the whole group. When cooking
> for just Bob and I, I like adding crushed red pepper to the mixture.
>
> Have you thought about some sort of a (steamed) cabbage roll for
> dieting? Those are yummy and you can fill them with whatever you like!
>
> Steaming a quartered head of cabbage in a half-inch or so of chicken
> stock is easy and delicious, too.

Cabbage in general is delicious, and there are a couple of varieties. I
like to use napa cabbage for cabbage rolls as it's easier to peel off
intact leaves.

>
> Amazingly, I've been so good in my dieting (er, lifestyle modification
> as my doctor calls it) that I've lost nearly 20 lbs. in seven weeks. I
> didn't gain any weight with my Christmas trip to Oklahoma -- and i
> didn't have to scrimp on any of the things we traditionally have.
> However, I didn't LOSE weight either, so I call that a tie. ;-)

Heh! That's me for December... Did not lose any more but have not gained
any either. I've dumped #30 since the end of May when I first found out
what was wrong with my back.

>
> What I'm doing isn't low-carbing it as much as it's doing away with the
> "empty" calories and portion control.

Yep!

> I have modified the amount of oil
> I use in cooking and seldom use butter now. Also -- as much as it kills
> me -- I've limited the amount of red meat I eat and use an egg
> substitute instead of real eggs when I am cooking for myself.

It's hard cutting fat but it's the most efficient way to reduce
calories...

>
> Bob has been reaping the benefits of my healthier lifestyle, too.
>
> --Lin (back on the straight and narrow as my scales sing to me!)

A dropping scale is the best incentive! <g>
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