Weight Loss, Kindle,

This dieting business really is a pain when you are ancient, diabetic and pumping all kinds of pills into your system, all of which are, I understand, reasons I lose weight so slowly. I have finally clocked up 23 lbs. but that’s since January and it has become so slow lately. Luckily I am able to eat things I enjoy most of the time although obviously there are things one has to avoid. I walk 30 minutes a day on my treadmill, but pretty slowly so it doesn’t burn up a whole lot of calories. I am gradually increasing the speed, but with the vascular problems I have had and am still having, it does have to be very gradual. Couldn’t do it at all without a good book to read. God bless my Kindle.

Talking of my Kindle, I knew it was possible to read it in the sunlight, but I had never had occasion to try it. Yesterday I decided to try it when I was endeavouring to catch a few rays. Lo and behold, it really works. I gather it’s because of the paperwhite technology, whatever, it’s marvellous. I am actually very impressed because so many electronic things you cannot see in sunlight. I am still reading the same series of books by the way, the trilogy is The First Empress, In Her Name. I did proof read a book in the middle of this, it was such an exciting book too that I couldn’t decide which one to read so ended up reading them almost simultaneously.

Only a month to go before we head dahn Saath on vacation and I am already beginning to salivate at the thought of fresh seafood, particularly shrimp, so when I saw this recipe, I had to share it. Matt and I would eat this in one sitting although maybe I wouldn’t these days as it would be 438 calories for half the quantity.

Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com

Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer.

Makes 12 servings as an appetizer.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 pound cooked shrimp
Instructions

1. Place garlic and oil in a small skillet and cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. 
2. Toss with shrimp in a large bowl. 
3. Chill until ready to serve.

Have a great day