Before I began I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my nephew, Shane.
Recipe Review
Today’s
Recipe and Location: Beef and Bean Burrito
Found
in: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From my
Frontier
Pages 66-67 Copyright: 2012 Harper Collins
I figured out that there are 544 calories
per serving, if 12 servings are made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the
specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)
I
have never actually made a burrito before so this was going to be a first for me. Personally, there is nothing better to
me than a burrito bowl from Chipotle.
I may go so far as to say I am a burrito bowl addict.
The
burritos were fun to make but I made myself crazy when I decided to make 24 of
them. I would have liked the meat
to be spicier and maybe add a few less beans. I must say that mine was to die
for when I added guacamole and sour cream on top. I really felt like I accomplished a new skill and will
definitely make them again.
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| Unfortunately, I added the guacamole after I took the picture |
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| I really needed something else on top - oh well maybe next time. |
Today’s
critics:
The
Serpicos were sent quite a few of these gems. They thought the burritos were
good but a whole one was too much.
A half seemed just about right. They felt they weren’t anything special
but prefer to build their own burrito.
Brandy
Lehman reported, “Did not care for the burritos, But I’m not sure what it was
but they just weren't for me. I did give a couple to Greg, so you should ask
him for his opinion too, but for me, no good. Very spicy, and too many refried
beans.
Why Weight?
What
is a binge? It is crazy overeating pure and simple. When I binged it was to
make me numb, feel nothing, want nothing but peace from my thoughts and
shortcomings. I ate to hide my feelings because they were overpowering at
times. The problem with a binge is the aftermath. I had feelings of
self-loathing, disgust, and disappointment in my failure to maintain my ability
to lose weight.
I
recently, at the end of January, had a mini binge after the holidays. Even though I am not on a diet,
but just counting calories, this time was different than any other in the past.
It was two days of continuous eating, but I did maintain some control. Over the
holidays I gained a total of six pounds. I went up and down during that time
but on January 23rd I got back to my new normal.
When
I began counting calories I discovered that I could avoid a plateau if I varied
my calories totals each week. For
instance, on the 23rd I ate 1,501 cal., the 24th was
1,538 cal., the 25th was 1,758 cal, and the 26th was
1,746 calories and then I dropped seven pounds. Life can be really good.
The
compulsive eating did not come to me overnight. I have perfected it over my
lifetime. But now I understand my needs better and because I know better – I do
better.
I
am so thrilled that I have finally broken through the dam and am back on my
journey. Yeah for the 116 pounds I have lost to date. That makes me 151 pounds
lower than my highest weight.
Thank God I am back on the road to a new normal and lower weight.
My Gorgeous Girls
Are
you doing all that you can for your four legged friends? One of the things on my monthly
calendar is to make sure I give my girls their heartworm pill and apply flea
and tick prevention. I personally
administer these two on the first of each month, which is the same day I change
my furnace filters. Sorry – off
topic - random thought. I write
everything down which is not to say I am losing my mind – okay it could be, or
maybe its just because I am a busy girl.
Either way – my girls come first.
Plan ahead and always have pet supplies on hand.
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