Since my husband went to heaven, I didn't think I'd be cooking much anymore; but, as it turns out, I've had to learn a new way of cooking ... cooking for one.
At first, I didn't really eat much at all or sleep for that matter, and, of course, that began to take its toll. People around me were grabbing an extra burger for me and bringing it to me and things like that. I wasn't eating often but I seemed to be eating anything. Next thing I know I've gained 7 pounds. I knew I had to start eating healthier. I went out and bought a new crock pot. My granddaughter calls it a little baby crock pot.
For my first meal, just to try it out, I bought a london broil and put in the crock pot for longer than it should have been (I worked late that night). To my surprise, it was tender!
I cut up about 8 spears of asparagus and sprinkled them with sea salt and a little garlic powder and put them in the microwave for 2 minutes on high (in a glass bowl, covered with a paper towel). Also came out very tender.
Since I was going to cut back on the carbs and the sweets, I decided to combine the two for added little something at the end of the meal.
I used one Alessi crispy sliced Biscotte Toast (from Publix) and sliced a large strawberry very thinly and covered the toast. I lightly drizzed a little Agave nectar over the top. It satisfied my sweet tooth.
Within 10 days, I lost the 7 pounds.
By using my microwave and crockpot and George Foreman grill, I am maintaining my weight. Even if you are only one, it's better to cook for yourself than to eat fast food or just whatever is available. I loved my husband and I miss him terribly, but I'm not looking to join him anytime soon. I'm just learning to live differently and eat healthy.
At first, I didn't really eat much at all or sleep for that matter, and, of course, that began to take its toll. People around me were grabbing an extra burger for me and bringing it to me and things like that. I wasn't eating often but I seemed to be eating anything. Next thing I know I've gained 7 pounds. I knew I had to start eating healthier. I went out and bought a new crock pot. My granddaughter calls it a little baby crock pot.
For my first meal, just to try it out, I bought a london broil and put in the crock pot for longer than it should have been (I worked late that night). To my surprise, it was tender!
I cut up about 8 spears of asparagus and sprinkled them with sea salt and a little garlic powder and put them in the microwave for 2 minutes on high (in a glass bowl, covered with a paper towel). Also came out very tender.
I used one Alessi crispy sliced Biscotte Toast (from Publix) and sliced a large strawberry very thinly and covered the toast. I lightly drizzed a little Agave nectar over the top. It satisfied my sweet tooth.
By using my microwave and crockpot and George Foreman grill, I am maintaining my weight. Even if you are only one, it's better to cook for yourself than to eat fast food or just whatever is available. I loved my husband and I miss him terribly, but I'm not looking to join him anytime soon. I'm just learning to live differently and eat healthy.
