You might not accept that you could lose weight while on a eating plan which includes red beans and rice but it is obtainable. The key is to not eat red beans and rice or other high calorie potatoes, rice, starches every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself rich food one meal per week. I eat a low calorie diet for most of the week, say 1400 to 1800 calories per day, and then on the 7th day, I eat whatever I like – without going overboard of course.

I have been eating this way for the last 4 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise habits or taken any supplements or diet food. I have just been careful of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I like one day a week.

I also believe it makes things easier 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 enable you to monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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Red Beans and Rice

Source: Culinary Institute of New Orleans

Serves 10 (8 ounce) portions.

16 ounces red beans
3 sprigs thyme
6 bay leaves
16 ounces pickled pork
1/2 cup butter or bacon drippings (1/4 pound bacon)
6 cloves garlic, minced
6 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 onions, finely chopped
18 ounces rice (cooked to serve)
Salt and pepper to taste

Place beans in a large bowl or pot, cover with water about 4 inches above beans and soak overnight.

Drain and place in a pot of fresh water until covered by 1 inch. Add the thyme, bay leaves and the pickled pork and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours longer. Do not boil.

Melt butter or place diced bacon in a small skillet and cook the onion, bell pepper, garlic and celery until the onions look translucent. Add this mixture to the beans along with parsley and continue cooking them for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours longer, adding more water if necessary.

After the full 2 1/2 to 3 hours remove the pickled pork, trim and cut meat into 1/2 inch pieces. Return to the beans and add cayenne pepper and salt to taste. Stir well and continue cooking if necessary. Remove thyme and bay leaves before serving.

Place hot steamed rice (3 ounces) on serving plates and spoon beans over rice. Sprinkle the top with the chopped green onions.

Garnish: Green Onions (chopped on bias)

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