At Considerable Cost

I am OFFICIALLY SERIOUSLY DIETING.   I have been for about two weeks.   Like I did twelve years ago, I am using the Richard Simmons Food Mover program.   Except for the exercise videos.   I just can't.   I'm walking and exercising at home, instead.   The diet counts American Diabetic Association exchanges and you can eat from all food groups, just in proper amounts and portion sizes.   It's more about lifestyle changes. It worked before.   Here's a recap of my food/weight history in this previous post .   It's not Richard's fault I'm having to diet again.  Your prayers are appreciated! The program revolves around this daily counter.   Based on you current weight, you insert a calorie card with the healthy amount of calories a person your weight should consume in a day.   Each of those little squares has a little door that slides down.   For each serving, you clos...

These are two favorite recipes from Southern Living's Homestyle Cooking cook book.   Both allow a healthy, or at least, wholesome alternative to canned items.   Plus, they're very economical.  Sloppy Joes    (I always add chopped bell pepper and minced garlic w/the onion.) 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup ketchup 3 Tbsp. sweet or dill pickle relish 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 5 hamburger buns, toasted Brown ground meat and onion in a large nonstick skillet, stirring until meat crumbles; drain.   Stir in ketchup and next 5 ingredients.   Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.   Spoon meat mixture over bottom halves of buns; top with remaining halves.  Yield: 5 servings. Chili Dog Sauce   ( I try to make double or triple batches to freeze.   It reheats well, especially on the s...