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This past year I've been trying to lose weight after having my blood pressure skyrocket to 245/140. Oh, and trying new meds. I lost 45 lbs. and the new meds are working, but oh, the agony and deprivation of the weight loss process. Being gluten intolerant doesn't help, either. I used HCG, which actually made my efforts work. But since weight loss and exercise and food are such a big part of who I am now, I thought I would share some things, such as diet and exercise tips and recipes that taste good and are gluten free. The first tip is using seasonings, herbs, and spices. I found some that really taste good and are good for blood pressure, too.

Tip #1 At least one raw fruit (preferably apples, oranges, and berries; no bananas or mangoes)and one raw vegetable (no peas or corn) at a meal.

Tip #2 Limit meat, but don't avoid it

Here's a weird but tasty recipe using cinnamon and yellow curry powder and ultra lean beef (hopefully grass fed, free range if you can get it).

Ingredients:

4 oz. thinly sliced sirloin or other lean beef
2 tsp. yellow curry powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped fine
1-2 tsp. onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of diced tomatoes, raw, salted and peppered to taste

1. Put the beef slices in a plastic bag with the curry, cinnamon, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Shake until the beef is well coated.
2. Pour spices and beef into a small frying pan with a lid. Spread out the beef so none of the slices are touching.
2. With the lid on the frying pan, cook on medium heat until one side of the beef is browned. Turn the slices over. Brown the other side, but not too long or the beef will be tough.
3. Immediately put on a plate. Cover beef slices with diced tomatoes. Eat immediately. Enjoy.

Note: This dish is especially good with fresh orange slices and a green salad.
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Thanks to Dragons and Fairytales

I was so sorry to learn that the Eagle Mountain Dragons and Fairytales Bookestore closed. Best wishes to Jaclyn and family in their new adventures. Here is a picture of me at the last signing I did there in November.

Dragons and Fairytales Nov. 16

Come to the Dragons and Fairytales Bookstore in the Eagle Mountain Ranches area on November 16 to meet me and other Utah authors. I will be doing a reading and signing books as well starting at 5:00 p.m.

Provo Library Teen Fest--October 30

Hey, everybody! This Saturday is the Provo Library Teen Fest. I will be there from 12:00 until 4:30 along with several other authors, including Brandon Sanderson and Brandon Mull. So come!

October 18 Authorpalooza

Another Barns and Noble Authorpalooza will take place October 18. This one will be in the Sugarhouse store in Salt Lake City.

Authorpalooza September 18 Orem

The Orem Barnes and Noble will hold an Authorpalooza this Saturday from 1:00-4:00. Should be lots of fun. Over 40 local authors, including me! Come one, come all.

Book Club

Thanks to Laurie Clegg for hosting and Linda Brummett for inviting me and Janice Card for accompanying me to their book club this evening. I had a lovely time and was so impressed with the effort to stick to a theme connected with Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone. The company was charming, too! Thanks, folks.