Loading weight is GONE! Lost another 3.4 lbs as of this morning! Wahoo!
I did see an uptick in my body fat percentage which is a little bothersome. I am more concerned about losing lean muscle mass on this round because I had to drop my pilates classes. (Quick review: my daughter is struggling with some social-developmental issues (she is getting tested for Asperger's Syndrome) and I needed to use my free time to help her which meant I had to sacrifice the pilates). I am trying to find time in my evening schedule to add in some simple strength training exercises, but that is so much more easily said than done. Sigh.
Anyhoo, made some tasty fish last night. It is based on a fancier recipe that I make for my family. You can see that version on my other blog. So, here is the HCG friendly version. I made all of fish this way and then added in some butter to thicken the sauce for the family. Always a big hit.
Poached White Fish with Lemon
1 lb white fish (cod or sole are great)
1/2 C chicken or vegetable broth
2 lemons, 1 sliced very thinly, 1 juiced
1/2 tsp dried (or 1/2 Tbs fresh, minced) dill weed
Salt and pepper, to taste
Season fish with salt and pepper. If using sole, fold each piece in thirds to prevent it cooking too quickly. Pour broth into a large skillet. Add fish/fish rolls and cover the fish with the thin slices of lemon. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer the fish for about 5-7 min (folded sole may take as little as 3 min) until it reaches desired doneness. Transfer fish to a plate and sprinkle with dill. Bring broth back to a boil and reduce by half (about 2 minutes), add lemon juice and remove sauce from the heat. (Word of caution: if your lemon is very sour you may want to add a small amount at a time and taste, then add more if needed. When there is no fat in the recipe, the lemon can easily take over and dominate the dish). Serve fish with a couple of spoonfuls of the sauce over the top. Yum!
Enjoy,
Amy
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The recipe looks yummy! Keep us posted on your daughter... what state are you in? Wondering what the testint requirements are...
ReplyDeleteHi Lis,
ReplyDeleteWe are in Oregon. I think they have the most lenient testing standards of all the states. To be honest, that kind of worries me. I don't want her labeled with a disability if she doesn't have one. However, I do feel her doctors will make a conservative judgement. She has been evaluated by a Pediatric Behavioral Specialist and we did the GAPS evaluation. She scored in the high probability range on the GAPS. Doc says she is likely normal in some key Aspergers areas, but has high scores in others. They are also talking about PDD-NOS, which is scarier, if you ask me. Anyway, her next step is to go to a highly regarding clinic for an ADOS. I am throwing out these acronyms assuming you know them...I can spell them out if needed. Basically I am really overwhelmed right now and still trying to sort out my feelings. I just want my girl to be happy, healthy and not lonely. She has no friends right now at her school and she has gone there since Kindergarten. That kind of tells you how socially awkward she is. Okay, gotta get going, have a sick son home today (ear infection and a bad cold).