on weight loss and lifestyle change

The before pic is me in July 2005. The after pic is me at the end of October, 2006.

The secret? I didn't starve myself. I didn't base my food choices on what has the lowest calories. I focused on packing in nutrient density, portion control, and above all, ENJOYING MY FOOD and making every bite count. I also exercise five times a week now on my elliptical trainer. My goal was to change my lifestyle, not to lose weight (although I suspected it would be a side benefit). I eat a reasonable number of calories, exercise nearly daily, and I still eat dessert most of the time. You can see how well I eat just by looking at this blog.

tofu veggie stirfry with garlic sauce

This was ok, but WAY too salty. And I didn't even use as much tamari as the recipe called for! I am going to try it again sometime and adjust the ingredients a bit. It looks nice, but it was so salty I couldn't finish it.

chana saag aloo

I haven't made anything new or interesting lately. However, I also haven't posted a pic of this yet. It's modified from a recipe I found online. It's a coconut curry with light tomato, potato, chick peas, and spinach. I serve it with white jasmine rice (yeah I know, brown is better, but it's just not the same!!) It also contains nutritional yeast, which makes it nice and creamy (not to mention really nutritious!)

tiramisu cupcakes

mmmm these were another hit at our house. I subbed the vegan butter cream frosting for the cream cheese frosting (I don't believe cream cheese has any place in desserts!!) and that's a chocolate covered peanut on top. Another excellent recipe from Vegan Cupcake Take Over the World!