You might not believe you can lose weight while on a eating plan which includes marinated black-eyed peas but it is obtainable. It is fundamental to not eat marinated black-eyed peas or other high calorie vegetables every day but in moderation.

This is what I do, I allow myself moderately high calorie food one day per week. I eat a low calorie diet for most of the week, say 1400 to 2000 calories each day, and then one day, I eat whatever I want – without going overboard of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last few weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise habits or taken any vitamins or diet aids. I have just been conscious of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I feel like one day a week.

I also feel it makes things easier if you have a little support when on a weight loss program and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have several tools to help you monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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Marinated Black-Eyed Peas (Salada de Feij?o Frade)

3 cups water
1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 hardboiled eggs, sliced

Heat water and peas to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Boil 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until tender, 50 to 60 minutes; drain.

Mix peas and remaining ingredients except 1 hardboiled egg in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours.

Arrange remaining egg on top of mixture; sprinkle with additional snipped cilantro if desired.

Yields 5 servings.

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