Chicken Puttanesca with Mushrooms
Finally, a chance to do a little real cooking! On Thursday I had a doctor’s appointment in the late afternoon, and instead of returning to work I just went home. I’d thought ahead and defrosted chicken, but I hadn’t thought ahead enough to actually decide what to make. The fridge was nearly devoid of fresh ...Keep Reading
A Quick WW Note
Haven’t had time to write a post today–I’m starting a new freelance gig tomorrow and today was back-to-back errands–but in case anyone’s interested: I lost 2 pounds at Weight Watchers tonight! Must’ve been the chick peas. (Debbie bows, and exits stage left.)
Snack Time: Curry Roasted Chickpeas
Have I mentioned that I’m a big snacker? Nibbling is one of my favorite pastimes. A cookie here, a Wheat Thin there, and boom! Twenty pounds added. But just because I’m doing Weight Watchers doesn’t mean I’m going to stop snacking; far from it. It’s just a question of choosing more appropriate snacks. No more ...Keep Reading
Back on the Wagon
Tonight I’m going to a Weight Watchers meeting, for the first time in over two years. Things have reached a tipping point, I suppose—none of my lycra-free clothing fits any more, and I find that jeans fresh from the washing machine bear absolutely no resemblance to the stretched-out, barely-comfortable ones that went in. I’ve been ...Keep Reading
BMI, Weight, and Me: Let Confusion Reign
Gina Kolata had a brief, interesting article in yesterday’s New York Times about the fact that, according to his BMI of 26.4, our vigorously healthy and virile President is overweight—putting him among the 65% of Americans who fall into this category. Your BMI, or Body Mass Index, is determined by a formula based on weight ...Keep Reading
