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Friday, January 15, 2010

Remaining Enthusiastic...

Weight loss can be a bumpy road. Especially if you are one who uses food to sooth your sorrows. It is necessary to remain enthusiastic about your goals. Even more, it is important to remain enthusiastic about your day to day life. The power of a positive attitude will go miles in terms of reaching your ultimate goals.

I really like these quotes-

"Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hope rise to the stars...the sparkle in your eye...the swing in your gait, the grip in your hand, the irresistible surge of your will, and your energy to execute your ideas. Enthusiasts are fighters. They have fortitude. They have staying qualities." ~Henry Ford

Businessman Charles M. Schwab- “A person can succeed at anything for which there is enthusiasm.”

So today as you face your challenges make it a goal to do so without complaining. Be a fighter!

To help you out here is a fantastic recipe to remind you that healthy eating can taste delicious...


Wild Rice Soup

prep: 20 min total:40

Adapted from Betty Crocker Cookbook


2 med stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)

1 med carrot, coarsely shredded (1 cup) I dice my carrots

1 med onion, chopped (1/2 cup) I use red/purple onions because I like the flavor

1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

3 TBSP flour

1/4 tsp pepper

1 pouch (from 10-ounce package) frozen cooked wild rice (1 1/4 cups) You can use any kind of wild rice you want. Just cook the rice before you put it in the soup.

1 cup water

1 can (10.5 ounces) reduced sodium chicken broth

1 cup fat-free half-and-half

1/3 cup silvered almonds, toasted I used sunflower seeds because I had them on hand

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley


1. Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook celery, carrot, onion and bell pepper in the spray about 4 minutes, stir occasionally, until tender.


2. Stir in flour and pepper. Stir in wild rice, water and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.


3. Stir in fat free half-and-half, almonds and parsley. Heat just until hot (do not boil or soup may curdle).


Makes 3 servings (1 1/2 cups each).
About 245 calories per serving

2 comments:

Brant said...

Megan, I'm so excited you are putting together this blog. I've been thinking that I really need to start eating more healthy and just haven't done anything about it yet. I'm totally going to try this soup! Thanks for the nudge! I look forward to reading your posts.

Lindsey (Davies)

Jodi Reeve said...

I have made this before and it is yummy. I actually do it without the half and half to save on some calories and it is just as good.