Cabbage and Salami Scramble

Despite the huge snowstorm yesterday, I was determined to make it to my doctor appointment, my one month follow up at ReforMedicine, where I have been working Drs David Usher and Christina Funk and their medical weight loss program. So far, I have been more than pleased. I knew that I was feeling better physically and that my thinking was sharper. My clothes have fit better as well.

Even with all of those benefits, what I have been most pleased with--because it is an entirely new experience for me--is that I no longer have cravings for sweets. I don't recall a time in my life when my sweet tooth was so thoroughly quieted and that foods that were triggers for me were not only not temptations, but frankly unappealing. I have no desire to eat a doughnut. Let me say that again...I have no desire to eat a doughnut.

Now, some folks will be interested in numbers. I started 29 days ago weighing 328.5 pounds. Dr Usher did body composition analysis at my first appointment and my "body fat mass" was 132.1 pounds. I recognize that is more than many adults weigh.  Yesterday, my weight was 305.6 pounds; in other words, I lost 22.9 pounds*. Interestingly, yesterday's body composition revealed a loss of 1.3 pounds of skeletal muscle and 1.5 pounds water weight. If you're good at math, that means I lost 20.1 pounds of body fat.

The last month has also allowed me to play with different foods and recipes. I have picked up many great ones on Pinterest, though I am also creating quite a few of my own. Today, for example, I made up a wonderfully tasty recipe, which I have interestingly labeled "Cabbage and Salami Scramble" (Trust me, the recipe is better than the title).

Cabbage and Salami Scramble

1 T. Butter
1-2 T. Olive Oil
1 c. chopped cabbage
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
~10 pieces of salami, quartered (I used the pieces that were about the size of a 50-cent piece).
Salt & Pepper to taste
shredded Parmesan cheese

1) Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2) Cook cabbage until tender. Add mushrooms and salami to the pan. Cook until browned (that's how I like it). Season to taste.
3) Top with shredded cheese.

*Results not typical, but it does work really awesome for a lot of people. 

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