Every year people everywhere vow to make changes to their
lives. Everything from bad habits (smoking, cussing, etc.) to desires for
improvements (give to charity more, donate my time, etc.) and I think that
resolving to do something better for you is a great idea. I don’t understand
why we wait to make those changes. Why not make those changes now?
My wife and I visited a dietician two months ago and made
the decision that we are going to make a change. We did not wait for a specific
event, date, or holiday. We left there with a little more knowledge and a lot
of resolution. We are going to figure out how to lose weight, eat a good diet,
and teach our boys the tools that they will need to live a long and healthy
life. Sounds easy, no? NO!!!
It was/is very difficult everyday we are making decisions
about what to eat, how much to eat, how many calories it is, how much exercise
we are doing, and what to do the next day.
So my advice for you?
1. Don’t delay, start making changes today! You do not have
to change everything at once, but change something.
2. Evaluate what you are eating. Are you eating enough or to
much? Visit this website to calculate your BMR http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/
(how many calories you burn at rest).
3. Buy a scale and start looking at portion size. Weigh your
food for awhile, you will be surprised.
Realize that this will take time. You may not see results
right away. Stick with it and it will be worth the effort.
Here is a low calorie but hearty soup for you to enjoy this
winter.
Chicken
Noodle Soup
Ingredients (Makes 12 servings)
1 lb chicken breasts diced
3 cups chopped celery
3 cups diced carrots
5 ounces diced onions
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 1/2 tsp Herbs de Provence
2 ounces Superior Touch Chicken Base
8 cups water
1 ounce margarine
1 ounce olive oil
12 ounces Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Extra Wide Noodles
Directions
1. heat olive oil
2. add diced onions sauté until translucent
3. add diced chicken breasts heat until chicken is no longer pink
4. add spices and vegetables
5. mix chicken base with water and add to meat and veggies
6. bring to a boil add margarine
7. add pasta, cook until al dente
Cool slightly and serve
Ingredients (Makes 12 servings)
1 lb chicken breasts diced
3 cups chopped celery
3 cups diced carrots
5 ounces diced onions
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 1/2 tsp Herbs de Provence
2 ounces Superior Touch Chicken Base
8 cups water
1 ounce margarine
1 ounce olive oil
12 ounces Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Extra Wide Noodles
Directions
1. heat olive oil
2. add diced onions sauté until translucent
3. add diced chicken breasts heat until chicken is no longer pink
4. add spices and vegetables
5. mix chicken base with water and add to meat and veggies
6. bring to a boil add margarine
7. add pasta, cook until al dente
Cool slightly and serve
(nutrition
information: approximately 11 ounce (309 grams) bowl of soup only has 241
calories)
Let
me know if you try this recipe on my website at www.cookingwithtrace.com or on www.facebook.com/cookingwithtrace
.
Now
go cook something healthy!
