I weighed this morning and got a little discouraged. I haven't gained any weight lately, but I haven't lost any either. I think I've been to relaxed about it. I believe in walking in grace, but also we do have to use some faith , too. When I concentrate on losing weight and pay attention to what I eat, that's when I lose weight. If I stress over what I shouldn't eat that's when it's extremely difficult to lose weight. There are so many foods that are okay to eat and healthy, too. If you buy your groceries with that in mind and keep on hand mainly the foods you should eat, it makes it a lot easier. Which brings me to the parfait. Yogurt seems to be a very good food to help me lose weight. That along with fruit and granola makes a very healthy and yummy breakfast or brunch. So here is my recipe:

1/3 cup sliced Strawberries.
1/3 cup Blueberries.
1/3 cup sliced Bananas.
2-3 Tablespoons of Vanilla, or any flavor you like, of Yogurt per layer.
2-3 Tablespoons of Granola per layer.

In your Parfait glass put a layer of Fruit, Yogurt, and Granola several times, until you fill the glass. Top it with a little more yogurt. Delicious and healthy!

Brendan is playing ball in Pensacola, Florida this weekend. We have a few pictures for you to see. Enjoy!

                                                       Pan Seared Cod with Vegetables

2-3 Pieces of Cod per serving.
1 Tablespoon of Butter for browning.
Olive Oil for browning.
2 Large Carrots or 5-6 Baby Carrots per serving; cut-up.
1-2 Potatoes per serving; cut-up.
1 Medium Onion; cut-up.
Lemon slices or wedges for flavor.
Thyme for seasoning.
Seasoned Salt to taste.
Pepper to taste.

Put the Olive Oil and Butter in a skillet and preheat to medium-high.
Put the Fish in the skillet, season and sear until brown and about half-way done.
Remove the Fish to a plate and set aside.
Add in the Vegetables and seasonings. Cook until they are about 3/4 done.
Add the Fish back in and continue to cook until everything is done.

Fish happens to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It is high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids and low in calories. It is also a good source of protein. I personally have started taking Fish Oil Capsules. But along with this I want to start eating more fish. You probably should eat fish several times a week for optimum benefits. The Fish along with the Vegetables makes this dish very healthy and helpful in losing weight.

                                                           Oven Roasted Vegetables

6-8 Large Carrots cut in chunky pieces.
1 Large Onion cut in chunky pieces.
3-4 Large Sweet Potatoes. Peeled and cut in chunky pieces.
3-4 White Potatoes. Peeled and cut in chunky pieces.
1 Container of Brussels Sprouts. Cut in half.
Olive Oil.
Seasoned Salt or Seasoned Salt Substitute and Pepper.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Put all the Vegetables on 1-2 baking trays.
Drizzle Olive Oil on the Vegetables and toss to coat them well.
Sprinkle with the Seasoned Salt and Pepper.
Toss again to season on all sides.
Put in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until done.

This is a yummy and healthy way to fix vegetables. Served with some Fish and a Salad this is a very diet-friendly dish.                                                                                                                                

I realize I haven't been putting recipes on here lately. The original intent of the blog was for my weight-loss journey, with information and recipes. So I have decided to get back on track, with that, and post recipes, along the way. I hope you try some of them. This is what I eat to help me lose weight and maintain a healthy diet. After all pretty much most of losing weight involves what and how much you eat. Along with exercise. Which I believe can be as simple as walking. In fact you can lose weight by walking a good amount and watching what you eat. My problem with walking has been the pain in my knees. But I have started taking Fish Oil to help with that and Arthritis Strength Acetaminophen when needed. I plan on trying to start walking soon. The pain has eased up some now; so I may start walking this weekend. But for now I will post a recipe or two, with weight-loss in mind.

                                                      Skillet Cooked Flounder

1 pound Flounder Fillets.
A small amount of Canola Oil and Butter; enough to cover the bottom of a 12 inch cast-iron skillet.
Seasoned Salt or Seasoned Salt Substitute.
Pepper.

Put enough Canola Oil and Butter, in the skillet, to cover the bottom.
Place the Fish, in the skillet, in a single layer.
Cook over medium heat until browned lightly and done.

This makes a very good, healthy, low calorie main dish. If you serve this with a Baked Potato and a Vegetable or Salad you have a healthy, low-calorie, balanced meal.

                                                 Good and Healthy Combination Salad

1 Head Romaine Lettuce.
1 Small container Grape Tomatoes.
3 English Cucumbers; peeled and diced
1 Bunch of Arugula.
1 Small bag of Radishes; grated.
2 Large Carrots; grated.
1 Small bunch of Baby Spinach.

Wash well and combine all of the ingredients, in a large salad bowl. Toss well; cover and chill.
Serve with low-calorie dressing of choice.

The Legends May 1, 2013

Watermelon is a very good choice, of what, to eat, while losing weight. It's low in calories and high in nutrition. It contains lycopene, which has been found to to lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and age-related vision loss due to macular degeneration. One cup of cubed watermelon contains less than 50 calories and is pretty filling. So it is a good idea to incorporate a good amount of watermelon into your diet. I would not recommend eating only watermelon to lose weight, though. This could easily result in nutrition deficits and cause more harm than good. However if you eat watermelon, along with a balanced healthy diet, you will reap the benefits, including losing weight. I'm discovering a lot of losing weight is what you do eat more than  what you don't eat. If you enjoy your diet you are a lot more likely to stay on it. After all this really isn't a diet so much as a change in your way of eating. Losing weight is one thing that will just happen, if you need it to, along with improving your overall health.