Growing up, my dad suffered with horrible acid reflux. He called it the ‘strong neck’ or ‘sour neck’. The 2 were interchangeable. Many years ago I went to the doctor and had a barium swallow performed. I was in my early 30’s? Scared and stupid. Had to drink this chalky white stuff, got strapped to aContinue reading “My last weight loss journey: here we go again”
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I did it,
For the month of November, I did the walking challenge 100 miles. 3.5 miles per day. I did it. A few days were really hard. Didn’t feel good. Tired. Just wanted to go to bed. But I did it. What did I win? Just the knowledge that I can do 3.5 miles a day.
Shepherd’s (cottage) pie
Autumn’s Shepherd’s Pie [Healthy, High Protein, Low Carb] I read somewhere that it’s Cottage Pie if you don’t use lamb. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, washed and roughly chopped 1 pound ground beef (or ground lamb, if making a “true” Shepherds Pie) 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1.5Continue reading “Shepherd’s (cottage) pie”
Made it so far 🎉
November 15 marked the half way point of the month. I have been able to walk 3.3 miles each day. Yeah me. 🎉 I admit, someday I only make the 3.3 miles.
Taco cabbage
I got this recipe off YouTube. But changed it to utilize what I already had. Original; ground beef : 1 lb ( 450 g) olive oil : 2 tbsp salt and pepper to taste a small head of cabbage : about 6 heaping cups, roughly chopped salsa : 3/4 cup taco seasoning : 3 tbspContinue reading “Taco cabbage”
Who wants to join me?
The hard parts gonna be finding the time.  From Autumn’s newsletter; Starting November 1st, the AEN Community is kicking off my FREE 100 mile walking challenge! Especially during the holiday season, walking is a great tool to help support a weight loss and wellness goal. So to help keep each other accountable and supportContinue reading “Who wants to join me?”
My last weight loss journey: the chart
114 – 149: talk about overwhelming. This is what the chart says I should weigh. 😳 How about healthy? Are you at a healthy weight? Does weighting between these two numbers mean I’m healthy? No cholesterol issues. No high blood pressure. No diabetes (sugar). How did these become the magic numbers? I know, I’m askingContinue reading “My last weight loss journey: the chart”
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