You may not believe it is possible to lose weight while on a eating plan which includes o’donoghue’s beef stew but it is possible. The key is to not eat o’donoghue’s beef stew or other high calorie beef/pork/lamb/veal every day but in moderation.

This is what I do, I allow myself high calorie food once per week. I eat a reduced calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1400 to 1800 calories each day, and then on the 7th day, I eat what I please – within moderation of course.

I have been using this method for the last few weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise habits or taken any pills or diet food. I have simply been careful of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I feel like one day a week.

I also think it is helpful if you have some support when dieting and for that I registered with the Biggest Loser club. They have several tools to help you monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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O’Donoghue’s Beef Stew

1 1/2 pounds round steak or stew beef
3 medium carrots
3 medium parsnips
1/2 cup barley, pearled
8 potatoes
Stock or soup mixture (beef or oxtail)
Salt and pepper
Mixed herbs

Boil some water in a large saucepan, sufficient to cover the meat and have approximately 1 inch left above. Put in the chopped (large chunks) meat, lower heat to keep the stew simmering, put in the chopped/ diced carrots and parsnips, add herbs, salt and pepper to taste, leave simmer for a while (say 20 minutes).

Add the peeled whole potatoes and some stock/ soup mixture or cornflour (cornstarch mixed with cold water) to thicken. Keep the mixture simmering and stir occasionally; after about 1 hourr from start time, taste and check the potatoes.

Remember the best stews are left on for a long time, 1 1/2 hours or more.

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