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Here is a solution for hot cereal for this cold weather we are experiencing.

I love a hot bowl of oatmeal on cold mornings. We seem to have an over abundance of those mornings lately. One big problem I find is regular oatmeal is not allowed on a low carb eating program. (5 grams of carbs, or less) This morning I set out to look for a solution to my dilemma!

I am on the Metabolism Miracle program and woke up craving a bowl of hot cereal. I got out my book, and low and behold, I found recipe for “A Taste of Hot Cereal”. This is listed as a no carb count. I am posting the recipe below for anyone who misses oatmeal as much as I do!

A Taste of Hot “Cereal”

1/4 cup finely chopped almonds (I used prepackaged sliced almonds)
1/4 cup finely chopped Brazil nuts (I substituted walnut halves)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup light cream
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 packet Splenda
Pinch of salt

In a food processor, finely process the almonds, Brazil nuts (or walnuts) and sesame seeds.
Place the nut mixture in a microwave-safe cereal bowl.
Add the butter, light cream, cinnamon, Splenda, and salt (if desired) and mix well.
Microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until the butter is melted.

Stir, close your eyes and think “hot cereal.” I was really pleasantly surprised and hope you will be too.

As an update on my progress on the Metabolism Miracle program … December was not a good month to start a new eating program. Faced with 4 birthdays, a Christmas gathering with some dear friends, Christmas and New Year’s, I must admit towards the end I strayed from what I should have been eating.

I want to encourage everyone who has set out to lose weight and either following this program or any other for that matter, do not give up. I have had a hard time getting back to basics but am determined to succeed. Sad to say this past week was the first week I was able to “totally” be true to what I should be doing. In any event, I have not gained back any of the weight I lost (15 pounds) and have lost another two or three. So I encourage you all when you have times where you slip away from your eating program, DO NOT GIVE UP!! The weight did not suddenly appear on your body overnight and contrary to what we would like to see, it is not going to melt away overnight.

I hope that you enjoy this “Hot Cereal recipe. I have tried recipes on other programs in the past and even my pets would not eat what I had prepared. The Metabolism Miracle book has quite a few recipes in it and everyone that I have tried so far have been very tasty. Even my grandchildren have said they thought they tasted good

I encourage you to keep up the good work. We can do this!!

Judy Conway
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We can eat pancakes!

Author: Judy Conway

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Before I call it a day, I would like to share an update on The Metabolism Miracle diet. I promised to keep you abreast of my journey with this program. I will be finishing two weeks on Monday (today is Saturday). Although you are not supposed to get on the scale until the end of the eighth week, I could not take the suspense! As of this morning I have lost seven and one half pounds. For someone who has been trying to lose weight for what seems like forever, this was indeed a happy discovery.

My grandkids spent the night last night and our tradition for breakfast is chocolate chip pancakes. Ever since I was a child I have loved pancakes. They just did not fit into my current eating plans. In The Metabolism Miracle book I found a recipe called, “Silver Dollar Pancakes”. Having previously tried another diet’s pancakes, I was somewhat apprehensive to give this recipe a try. However I did and to my surprise and delight, they were delicious. I let my grandkids try them and they said, “Gramma they taste like vanilla pancakes, they are good. With some carb-free syrup I didn’t feel the least bit deprived. Below is the recipe:

Silver Dollar Pancakes

For Steps One, Two and Three (6 mini pancakes = 5×5 carb food

Makes about 30 pancakes, one serving size = 6 pancakes = approximately 3 grams of net carb

Cooking oil spray

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1/3 cup soy flour

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 packet Splenda

Pinch of salt

4 eggs beaten

Spray a griddle pan or skillet with cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl blend together the ricotta cheese, soy flour, canola oil, vanilla, Splenda and salt.

Fold in the beaten eggs and mix into a batter-like consistency.

Spoon onto the prepared hot pan, lightly brown on both sides.

Serve with carb-free syrup, light whipped cream, or a dollop of carb-free jelly.

I am already feeling a difference with following this diet. I don’t have any cravings (even was able to sit and watch my family eat warmed apple pie with vanilla ice cream!), am not the least bit hungry , have more energy and see a difference in my mid section.

I am truly encouraged that I have finally found a “diet” that is working with my body conditions. I am looking forward to a healthy future and the reduction, and possibly deletion of my medications.

Please check back for updates.

Blessings,

Judy Conway

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