I tweaked my diet and I'm going in the right direction.

[no_hypocrisy]

2000 - I was 109

2023 - I'm 170+

My cardiologist and I have had "that talk" several times. Hypertension. 40+ extra pounds on a bad knee. Some of it can be attributed to DNA/family history. Some of it can be attributed to menopause. I do portion control. I cook my meals. Almost no snacking. Careful choices of diet. I go up in increments of 5 lbs and the weight just stays there until it goes up again.

Finally, I chose something that at least allows me to see a loss of weight in half-pound increments. I made Pasta E Fagioli with five beans. Yeah, it's tasty, but I didn't expect to see a change.

My cardiologist indicated that she wants me to continue, perhaps with recipes from The Moosewood Cookbook(s). I'm willing to try. I'll get my protein my beans, etc.

I'll check in later to report any progress or plateau.