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I will fight...i will win!

18/12/2015

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Here it is only a week until Christmas. It seems strange to think 2016 will be here in just a few short weeks. With all the holiday festivities getting into full swing I am finding it harder to stick to my meal plans. Even harder yet is not to snack.  I will admit I have at times fallen off the bandwagon. There are just so many tasty treats to try.  I have luckily not gained any weight but have also not been able to lose any this past week.
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If I continue to tell myself “NO” you cannot have any of this, that, or the other treat, it makes me want it even more.  Since I know this about myself I have decided I will go ahead and sample things but will only have one serving, even if it tastes terrific. I am already making some plans for myself for the New Year and know that if I can keep everything in moderation I will make it through the holidays intact.
This is my journey and I will fight to get healthy and I will win! I saw this picture and thought how true it is.



​Since this time of year always seems so hectic here is a great recipe for a quick dinner. (To make it even faster you can use a rotisserie chicken.)



Chicken Quinoa Soup

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​Ingredients:
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced  (To make it even faster you can use a rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 3⁄4 cup quinoa
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Hot sauce (optional)
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Directions:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 minutes. Add the chicken, mushrooms, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.


Add the broth, water, quinoa, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender. Ladle into bowls and top with the parsley and hot sauce, if using.


​Nutrition per serving: 
214 calories, 18 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein, 7 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 811 mg sodium
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    I am forty-seven years old and overweight.  Food is where I find comfort - happy or sad…it does not matter. What I really want is to learn how to use my own strength and confidence to handle situations, not food!  I have decided to make a commitment, a commitment to being healthy! Join me in this journey to good health, as I blog about my successes and struggles along the way. Each week I will share with you my ups and downs, recipes, healthy lifestyle tips, workout ideas and more. Join me on my “Quest to be the Best.”
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