Here I Go Again

Why is maintaining a weight loss so difficult?

Who is reading this?

It is me Bunny Dimmel and I am going to get this up and running again and see if we can all help each other lose weight this year...............are you up to it?

RECIPES

If you're following the South Beach Diet®, chances are you're eating a lot of delicious salads. Certainly, it's fine to dress your salad with a store-bought dressing, as long as you choose one that has no saturated or trans fat and has less than 3 grams of sugar per 2-tablespoon serving. On the other hand, it's so easy to whip up a basic vinaigrette, so why not make
fresh dressing from time to time? You can use it for other dishes, too, such as a marinade for fish, chicken, or vegetables. Once you've mastered the basic dressing, you can add a dollop of your own creativity by changing the flavor with a variety of ingredients. Here is the recipe for South Beach Diet® balsamic vinaigrette, along with some ideas for variations.

Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Combine the olive oil, vinegar, thyme, salt, pepper, and basil in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake.

Enjoy up to 2 tablespoons of salad dressing with a meal.

Variations:
The basic ratio for any vinaigrette is 1 part vinegar to 3 or 4 parts oil. Instead of balsamic vinegar, you can use any other type of vinegar (such as red wine or cider), or substitute lemon juice for some of the vinegar. Shallots and fresh herbs make nice additions, as does mustard. To ensure proper mixing of the ingredients, either shake well or mix with a wire whisk.

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Helpful Hint:

Breakfast On the Go
Running late for work? Trying to get the kids off to school? Do these scenarios sound familiar? Too often, the pace of everyday life leaves us with little time to cook and prepare healthy meals — especially breakfast. Often, it seems easier to grab a bagel or donut on the way out the door, or to skip breakfast altogether. But both of these practices can

sabotage your healthy lifestyle. Eating refined carbs may cause cravings and skipping breakfast may encourage you to overeat throughout the day. Fortunately, there are a number of delicious South Beach Diet®-approved breakfast options that are perfect for eating on the go. Here are some Phase-specific choices:

Phase 1:

Precooked deviled or hard-boiled eggs (Hard-boiled eggs will stay fresh in the fridge for up to a week.)
Celery sticks with natural, no-added-sugar peanut butter
Single-serve nonfat or 1 percent cottage cheese cups
Precooked turkey bacon
Individual low-fat cheese slices or low-fat cheese sticks
Sliced turkey or other low-fat meats
Tomato or vegetable juice cocktail in single-serving cans
Low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
Phases 2 and 3 — all of the above, plus:
Low-fat or nonfat artificially sweetened, flavored yogurt (Limit to 6 ounces daily and make sure to avoid yogurts with added sugars.)
Whole-wheat sliced bread or whole-wheat English muffin topped with low-fat cheese or part-skim ricotta cheese
Fresh berries or other seasonal fruit
Steel-cut or slow-cooking oatmeal (Season with cinnamon and artificial sweetener to perk up the taste)

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