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yay4me got a reaction from LilMissDiva Irene in When You Need Motivation Or Have Qs I'm Happy To Help :)
Hi Miss Diva,
I am 8 months out and have been on the longest stall.....i'm thinking probably 2 months. I'm at the point where i'm afraid i will start gaining. I have lost 80lbs - which is awesome...but i am 45lbs away from my goal. I have stopped tracking what i eat....and am now starting to snack too often. I am not sure how to get back into the swing of things. Honestly - if it were possible - i'd do the surgery again - just so i'd have the same restrictions as i did when i first started.
I absolutely love this site - it has helped me so much through these past 8 months - but i am now feeling like a failure because i am no longer focused on loosing and paying attention and being accountable for what i put in my mouth.
Did you ever hear of anyone going through what i am going through? Even when i remind myself that i had most of my stomach removed...it doesn't inspire me to get back on track.
Any tips or kicks would be very much appreciated.
Thank you & congratulations on your amazing success!
Heather
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yay4me reacted to BunnyLove in Southwestern Chicken Soup
Southwestern chicken Soup
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1/2 (15 ounce) can black Beans
2 Tablespoons onion powder
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
2 (2.5 ounce) jars chicken baby food
1/2 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Combine the first six ingredients in a large pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally for 30 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into a blender in batches and puree. Season to taste.
Notes:
You can add a dollop of Greek-style yogurt to the top of your Soup, along with a sprinkling of cheese shreds.
You can use 1 (4 ounce) cooked chicken breast, chopped, instead of the baby food, but it's harder to puree to a smooth consistency.
This is a variation on tortilla soup. If you want to make it for your family, double the recipe and divide it before pureeing, adding chicken (and tortilla strips, if desired) to theirs.