Into the yoga studio I go again this morning. It is the beginning of a very busy seven days. I am always amazed how life comes in clusters of busyness then nothingness. Into the busyness phase I jump! It includes orchestra rehearsals, a concert, mom's surgery, Superbowl party, doctor appointment, bill paying, food buying madness.
To prepare for it all, I am making sure the refrigerator is stocked with healthful foods. Breakfast or lunch will be Julia Child's Eggplant Pizza. Lots of vegetables will be served with each meal.
Mom is coming for dinner before the concert on Saturday night and I have promised her a dinner of the Coconut Shrimp I made two weeks ago with a side of rice and cole slaw. It was simple and delicious. Here is the recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/baked-coconut-shrimp-recipe/index.html
The rest of the week will include the following main courses. Remember, people who are on long-term prednisone therapy have a hard time processing carbs, which includes fruit, yogurt, milk, grains. If you must have some carbs once or twice a week, pair it with protein to slow down its absorption. I have been eating 1,200 calories this month and have lost the holiday pounds. I will continue on that for a bit as I am enjoying the loose clothing! Normally, I eat 1,400 calories a day to maintain my weight.
Here are the recipes for the rest of the week:
Stuffed Burgers with a side salad: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/boursin_stuffed_burgers.html Using only one-pound of a lower fat beef instead of 1.5 pounds will cut the calorie count.
Fish Gratin with side noodles for Michael and cabbage for me: http://www.food.com/recipe/fish-gratin-with-button-mushrooms-455997 This recipe takes some tweaking: non-fat milk instead of cream, no butter and I will use Pam spray.
Chicken Pizza - http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/chicken_pizza.html Also needs a bit of an adjustment: no pepperoni and chicken Italian sausage instead of pork.
Julia Child's Eggplant Pizzas - http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/08/recipe-for-julia-childs-eggplant-pizzas.html Again, I use reduced fat cheese.
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