Wendysgoodnews 1st day to Weight Loss

[wendysgoodnews]

We are leaving tomorrow morning pulling our trailer to Coeur d'Alene for a week end of conferences.  We were trying to decide what to do for our 24 year anniversary and found out there was a christian conference going on with a speaker we have been wanting to hear for a long time.  It sounds like we could be in some snow tomorrow while traveling so please be praying for us as we travel.

GWEN
I picked up a can of enchilada sauce today and here is the ingred:
water
red chilis
modified food starch
dehydrated california chili pods
soybean oil
salt
distilled vinegar
dehydrated pasilla pods
garlic & spice

It says 25 calories per 1/4 cup serving

[VickiLynn]

Wendy,

I too have your enchilada's on my menu list for next week and I bought a can of the sauce yesterday.  The ingredients listed are the same as yours but the can is only a 10 oz one so I hope that is enough for your recipe.  The brand I bought is La Victoria, which is ironic because my given name is Victoria so it must be good  :laughing: .

Enjoy your weekend and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY  :rose:  :rose:  :rose:

Vicki

[LINDA RN]

Happy Anniversary, Wendy. Enjoy 

[MsHeirloom]

Happy Anniversary, Wendy!  It looks like the homemade (again!!!) sauce would be better.  The modified food starch would not be the best thing for us to eat.  Pam

[Joyful Friend]

Happy Anniversary, Wendy.  Have a great getaway.  Joyful Friend

[Mary J]

Happy Anniversary Wendy!  Have a great weekend away!

Mary J

[dinker]

Happy Anniversary.  This year (December) is our 24th also.

[Gwennaford]

our 24 year anniversary and found out there was a christian conference going on with a speaker we have been wanting to hear for a long time.  It sounds like we could be in some snow tomorrow while traveling so please be praying for us as we travel.

I picked up a can of enchilada sauce today and here is the ingred:
water
red chilis
modified food starch
dehydrated california chili pods
soybean oil
salt
distilled vinegar
dehydrated pasilla pods
garlic & spice

It says 25 calories per 1/4 cup serving

I can cook generic Mexican, but see I'm going to have to visit the Cuban market downtown for a variety of peppers to get the flavor I crave if I plan to make my own sauce.  I think the canned is probably acceptable for occasional use because the mod. f.s. is spread out through a big dish.  However, I have a feeling Roger Troy would be more concerned with the amount of cheese in this dish and might suggest trying to use a little less.

Poor Wendy!  We may be picking your wonderful dish apart unnecessarily, because you lost THREE POUNDS the week you ate this almost every day.  It's obvious you know what you are doing!

Congrats on 24 years together.  Drive safely on your journey, and be sure to tell us about the conference speaker you saw. 

Gwen

[wendysgoodnews]

Real quick I will jump on and put my meal down.
Gwen I put very little cheese on mine, just enough to taste.

B:  Orange, Lemon & Pineapple Smoothie
L:  Popcorn
    Watermelon
D:  Cabbage Spaghetti
    Marinated Salad


Saturday:

B:  Orange, Lemon & Pineapple Smoothie
L:  All you can eat in Spokane,  Country Buffet that used to be Grannies
D:  None


Sunday:

B:  Marinated Veggie Salad
L:  BBQ Steak
    Green Salad
    Fruit
D:  Strawberries
    Kiwi

Monday:

B:  Strawberries
L:  Taco Soup
    Green salad w/ Sweet Onion Dressing

[wendysgoodnews]

Tuesday:

B:  Orange, Pineapple & Lemon Smoothie
L:  Steak
    Popcorn
    Apple
D:  Cabbage Spaghetti
    Watermelon

[wendysgoodnews]

Went into Missoula at 6 am this morning for a back procedure where they burn the nerves to relieve the pain.  I couldn't eat anything after last night so didn't have any breakfast.  One good thing I found out, my blood pressure was so low they couldn't take it with the electronic machine and had to take it manually to get a true reading.  It was I think they said 108/45 or some such low number, I had not taken any blood pressure meds since early the night before.  They put you almost to sleep so when I got home I was sleeping and cold most of the day.  I woke up to cold symptoms so I am going back to bed soon.  Decided maybe the egg drop soup would help tonight so made it, was very good.

B:  None
L:  Watermelon
    Chili Omelet
D:  Orange, Pineapple & Lime Smoothie
    Egg Drop Soup



EGG DROP SOUP

6 Cups Low Fat Chicken Broth
2 Tbs Corn Starch in 2 Tbs Water
2 Tbs Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 tsp. Minced Garlic or Garlic Juice
1 pkg Splenda
2 Eggs, slightly beaten
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 scallions sliced thin ( green tops included)

Bring chicken broth to boil.  Mix together corn starch, water & soy sauce and add to chicken broth.  Add onions & garlic.  Stirring occationally  for 20 minutes.  Remove from burner and slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring with a fork. 

[lulu65]

Congrats Wendy on your 24th anniversary an also on doing such a good job with your menus and losing weight...You are very creative in the kitchen for sure...
Take care

[VickiLynn]

Wendy,

Thanks for another great sounding recipe.  I printed it out and am going to try it today as I have a bunch of green onions in the refrig.  I make Nikki's Bean Soup the other day for the first time and I haven't decided whether or not I like it.  One of the spices (don't know which one) is not agreeing with my taste buds.  But my husband loves it so at least I won't have to throw it out; however, it made so much he'll be eating it until it comes out of his ears!

[wendysgoodnews]

Thanks the soup is very good and to me tastes alot like it does at the China Gardens.  Looks different but tastes the same.
I told a friend about LDL that lives in Arizona and she ordered the book today off the site.  She called me again this afternoon and said as soon as she ordered the book she all of a sudden felt the need for a coke (which she very seldom drinks) and then saw dove bars and had to have that too.  She said it finally dawned on her that the thought of going on LDL made her panic about giving up the foods she is eating now.  She said she has for this last year been exercising, doing yoga and trying to eat fat free and has still been putting on weight.  I could really relate before coming to LDL I ate everything in site until I finally made the decision to start that day even before I got my book so I could quit eating so out of control. 

What we all found out within the first week is that we didn't even miss those foods we used to eat.  I am so satisfied eating like I am now that I can't imagine going back to the old way again.  Can't wait for her to find out this same thing about the great food and how easy it is to lose weight.

[wendysgoodnews]

Thursday:  I was really hungry for fruit today so I ate alot of it and fit in a bit of protein to balance it out.

B:  Chili Omelet
    Fuji Apple
L:  Salsa Chili
    Fuji Apple
    Bowl Raspberries
D:  Watermelon
    Strawberries

[wendysgoodnews]

I am having trouble with my computer overheating so may have to send it in next week and see what is going on. 
There must have been a reason why I was so hungry for fruit yesterday because with all I ate I was down 4 lbs when I woke up this morning.  Then today is a day I have had to force myself to eat enough food.

B: 1/2 of a Coconut & Pineapple Smoothie
L:  Green Salad w/ Sweet Onion & Chicken Breast
    Fuji Apple
D:  Rest of Smoothie
    Bowl of Raspberries
    Some Popcorn

[Jessica]

Your smoothie sounds great!!  Do you just buy coconut in the bag in the baking isle???  ~jess

[wendysgoodnews]

The smoothie I make is really easy.
1/2 can pineapple chunks -frozen with  juice
1/2 can mandarin oranges - drained and rinsed
water to thin as needed or lemon juice if you like real sour like I do
5 to 6 drops of coconut flavoring

I also make icecream
1 frozen banana
1/2 can frozen pineapple chunks with juice
5 to 6 drops coconut flavoring
4 tbs orange juice 100% concentrate
water to thin
I make this up ahead and have it in the freezer so when I am hungry for it I can take it out and let it unthaw for awhile until it becomes creamy again.
When you first make it the consistency is like frozen yogurt

[patns]

Wendy, I didn't realize that you suffered from back pain. I hope the procedure helps. You are doing incredibly well with sticking to your program while going through your knee surgery and then dealing with such pain.
You are an insperation, and that is not mentioning your creativity in the kitchen.

Pat

[wendysgoodnews]

Thanks Pat I have suffered for years with back and knee.  I decided to get brave and see what I can do to aleviate pain along with weight.  I want to be able to exercise and hopefully now I will be able to.  I have tried a small amount of exercise but I want to be able to walk again down the road and be able to make it back home.
I love this way of eating, with all the variety there is no way to get bored with it.  This is the 1st time ever that I am happy with the way I feel and how fast I am losing weight after 6 months on any diet.  I know this isn't a diet it is a life time way to eat myself healthy and skinny what could be better then that!