My lifestyle change is going well. The week end went very well. Sticking to this "diet" is easier than I thought it would be. I am "doing" one of those pre-packaged food diets. The food is good so I  know I can stick with it. I found an old recipe for the best veggie soup. I am going to share. It is counted as "free" on my diet. Have some before dinner and you will fill up and eat less. I make a big pot and take some to work. With the cold weather we have been having, it is perfect.

Tuscan Style Veggie Soup

2 - 3 cups water
1 small eggplant, peeled and cubed into small pieces
2 - 3 (14 ½ oz) cans whole tomatoes undrained and chopped (or use fresh if you want)
1 small package of mushrooms - sliced
1 - 2 garlic clove minced
3 - 4  zucchini  chopped into small pieces
1 tsp - dried Italian seasoning
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
freshly grated Parmesan Cheese put aside

Combine the all  ingredients (except cheese) in a large pot, stirring well.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 25 - 40 minutes or until
vegetables are soft.  Turn off heat and let sit until cooled enough to eat.

Serve and sprinkle with cheese before eating.

Like I said, this is perfect to have at lunch or before dinner. I plan on making a pot every week...until I get tired of it.... LOL. Let me know what you think.   I will be back in a day or two.

Happy "getting smaller"!!