You might not believe you can lose weight while on a diet which includes beef chow mein but it can happen. The key is to not eat beef chow mein or other high calorie beef/pork/lamb/veal every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself rich food one day per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for 6 days of the week, say 1200 to 2000 calories per day, and then 1 day, I eat what I please – without going overboard of course.

I have been eating this way for the last few weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise regime or taken any vitamins or diet drinks. I have only been aware of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I want one day of the week.

I also find it is helpful if you have professional support when on a weight loss program and for that I registered with the Biggest Loser club. They have numerous tools to help you monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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Beef Chow Mein (China)

1 (1 1/2 pound) beef rump steak
3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon satay sauce
3 stalks celery
2 medium yellow onions
4 ounces fresh mushrooms
1 red or green bell pepper
4 ounces bean sprouts
12 ounces Chinese egg noodles
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon

Remove and discard fat from meat. Cut meat across the grain into thin slices. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of the sherry and the satay sauce in glass bowl. Mix in meat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

Cut celery into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Peel onions, cut into wedges and separate layers. Clean and slice mushrooms. Remove seeds from pepper and cut pepper into thin strips. Rinse sprouts and drain.

Cook noodles until tender according to package directions. Drain well. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in wok over medium-high heat. Add noodles and 1 tablespoon of the remaining soy sauce. Stir fry until noodles are light brown, 2 minutes. Place noodles on serving plate; keep warm.

Blend water, cornstarch, oyster sauce, bouillon, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons sherry and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil in wok over high heat. Stir fry onion sin oil 1 minute. Add celery, mushrooms, pepper and sprouts. Stir fry 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from wok.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in wok over high heat. Add meat and stir fry until meat is brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in water mixture. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Return vegetables to wok. Cook and stir until hot throughout, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Spoon mixture over noodles.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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