UBERGIRL ~ TOMATO PATTIES are a family recipe (from both sides) from our grammas and we love them. Basically, they are savory meatballs stewed in tomatoes. I love to serve it with green beans and coleslaw. My family always had it with mashed potatoes but I often have baby new potatoes and/or corn instead. Here's the recipe (my version) --
PATTIES: combine and form into 12 meatballs
1 lb LEAN hamburger
3/4 cup oatmeal (1-minute kind)
1/2 tsp each Sage & black pepper
1 tbl onion soup mix
SAUCE: stew patties in/with ...
1 medium onion, chopped
28 oz can tomatoes, chopped
1 cup kernel corn, frozen
1 tbl onion soup mix
1/2 tsp each garlic powder + black pepper
METHOD: Brown meatballs on each side in a large skillet with onions, then add the tomatoes with juice and corn. Add seasonings, and simmer-boil (covered) for about 30 minutes while you make the other stuff -- i.e. potatoes (I start these first). I cook green beans for a side dish; and we find Coleslaw is particularly nice with this meal. It IS yummy; and I get to have leftovers for other meals too (i.e. lunches).
PLUS, it's true what you say: true hunger pangs are nothing like that binge urge that is caused by other sources. It is actually a good idea to let yourself be a little bit hungry at times, just so that you can re-learn what that feels like again. Some people binge just becuz the food is there; that is why we need strategies to deal with this. It is hard for sure.
BEVERLYJOY ~ you have some really good strategies there to help you get through that weekend. Can you maybe involve yourself in some activity that would keep you busy so you won't think so much about food? Like maybe playing with your grandkiddies -- maybe planning some games for them, etc.
PEGGY ~ Congrats to you on those 3.8 lbs; you are doing great!
dGramie ~ good for you going for that walk. I went out again tonight and it was even warmer so the wind didn't feel so bad. I even went a bit further tonight (48 minutes). I have to talk myself into it sometimes, but I am ALWAYS glad I go when it's done ...
Had a good day: food was good, and got lots done. Always nice to feel like you got something accomplished each day. Got rid of some junk in the dumpster too, but don't tell my DH ...