I’m determined to make myself like oatmeal. And I’ve had tons of tips from friends and fellow fitness seekers on ways to make the stuff more palatable.

I got an e-mail recently from my friend Alice who offered me an intriguing oatmeal possibility. I haven’t tried the recipe yet, but plan to try it this weekend. 

The recipe comes from Bill Phillips’ book, “Body for Life.”

Body for Life Pancakes 

1/2 cup uncooked oats

3 egg whites

1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese

1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

2 packages sugar substitute

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour in hot skillet. Cook, turning once.

Top with warm light maple syrup or fresh fruit. 

Several weeks ago I wrote about my struggle to reach my daily calorie requirement. 

Well, I’m still struggling.

Oddly, it’s a problem with which I, in 50 years, have never dealt. 

I’ve decided it’s the Metformin my doctor prescribed back in December for a pre-diabetic condition. I know … self-diagnosis isn’t a good thing. But, I spent a lot of time this past weekend reading about the drug’s side effects. And loss of appetite is one of them.

So, she’s lowered my dosage and we’ll see if that helps.

I feel good, am exercising regularly. I just don’t want to eat much of anything. And unless I eat enough, my metabolism will slow down and the weight will not continue to come off.

It’s a heck of a dilemma.