This was another tough week - I was sick (again) and it seems like when that happens I just kind of hold on. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I did loose - not much - but I'll take it.
A Whole .5 pound. Oh how I wish for a week of being able to say POUNDS! That would bring my total up to 4 pounds lost in four weeks.
By the way, have you ever heard of someone having an allergic reaction to ALLERGY MEDICINE? Yeah, me either. But it happened.
How are all of you doing? Anyone on this journey with me want to share a success story? I would love to hear it!
Until next time -
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Weekly Weigh In - Week 3
This was a rough week - it was a holiday week, it was stressful, it just wasn't my best week.
But I didn't gain. I was shocked this morning when I weighed in and had not gained anything.
I learned something in this last week, I have two choices when life is stressful, I can eat myself sick- or I can pray about it and find something useful to do. For the first time, I chose the later. In the past if I had a "bad" week and didn't lose, or gained, I wanted to give up and quit. I am not doing that this time. I am starting fresh today - back into my routine, low carb, no skipping meals then binging later (and over eating).
How do you handle rough weeks? Or holiday meals? We had some healthier options this year and all the extra desserts that were left went to work with my sweet husband today. (I made a new dessert, man was it good!)
Leave a comment on what great choices you made this week!
But I didn't gain. I was shocked this morning when I weighed in and had not gained anything.
I learned something in this last week, I have two choices when life is stressful, I can eat myself sick- or I can pray about it and find something useful to do. For the first time, I chose the later. In the past if I had a "bad" week and didn't lose, or gained, I wanted to give up and quit. I am not doing that this time. I am starting fresh today - back into my routine, low carb, no skipping meals then binging later (and over eating).
How do you handle rough weeks? Or holiday meals? We had some healthier options this year and all the extra desserts that were left went to work with my sweet husband today. (I made a new dessert, man was it good!)
Leave a comment on what great choices you made this week!
Monday, April 2, 2012
Weekly Weigh In - Week 2
So how did this week go? Down 2 pounds! That is a total of 3.5 pounds in two weeks. I am pretty excited about that.
I know for me, I tend to focus on how I have failed and often need reminders that there are times I get it right. Today I would like to focus on those successes!
The first was just planning out my week. I planned menus, time, activities and planned in times that I could treat myself, and times I knew that I needed to buckle down more to make room in my life for the treats.
Second, we went for ice cream at my favorite place (this was actually not this past week, but the week prior) Handel's Homemade Ice Cream. In the past, I would get a dish of ice cream and eat it so fast that I didn't really even taste it. Which is a shame - as the dark chocolate raspberry truffle is worth every minute on the treadmill to burn the calories. This time, I got a small dish, ate part of it, and took the rest home and ate it over several days. I stretched it out, and enjoyed it even more. I was just as satisfied as when I pigged out and ate it all.
Lastly, I had dinner with a friend at a favorite restaurant. I planned my day (food wise) around this day, and instead of emptying the bread basket myself, I had two small pieces. That was it. I also ordered a huge salad for an appetizer, with fruit and nuts and all kinds of goodness in it, and just a small appetizer for my main course. I even took some home for the next day.
So, those were my recent successes. This weeks goals are to still exercise at least 5 times, 30 minutes of cardio, and adding in some toning exercises. (Thank goodness for nap time!) It is also Easter Weekend, which for us means a lot of food, so part of my plan is to accommodate for the big meals during other parts of the days/week.
Have a good week!
I know for me, I tend to focus on how I have failed and often need reminders that there are times I get it right. Today I would like to focus on those successes!
The first was just planning out my week. I planned menus, time, activities and planned in times that I could treat myself, and times I knew that I needed to buckle down more to make room in my life for the treats.
Second, we went for ice cream at my favorite place (this was actually not this past week, but the week prior) Handel's Homemade Ice Cream. In the past, I would get a dish of ice cream and eat it so fast that I didn't really even taste it. Which is a shame - as the dark chocolate raspberry truffle is worth every minute on the treadmill to burn the calories. This time, I got a small dish, ate part of it, and took the rest home and ate it over several days. I stretched it out, and enjoyed it even more. I was just as satisfied as when I pigged out and ate it all.
Lastly, I had dinner with a friend at a favorite restaurant. I planned my day (food wise) around this day, and instead of emptying the bread basket myself, I had two small pieces. That was it. I also ordered a huge salad for an appetizer, with fruit and nuts and all kinds of goodness in it, and just a small appetizer for my main course. I even took some home for the next day.
So, those were my recent successes. This weeks goals are to still exercise at least 5 times, 30 minutes of cardio, and adding in some toning exercises. (Thank goodness for nap time!) It is also Easter Weekend, which for us means a lot of food, so part of my plan is to accommodate for the big meals during other parts of the days/week.
Have a good week!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
New Recipe Alert - Roasted Kale
What green leafy vegetable has my unbelievably picky two-year old begging for more? (not going to lie, I knock back quite a bit of this myself - guilt free!)
Roasted Kale Chips. I know, I can't believe it either. I thought it was a fluke (for crying out loud, he's so picky he won't eat a sandwich if you call it a "sandwich") but I have made this now three times, and each time I hear "Moe Kale Peas" over and over for days. It is crazy. And easy. If you google Kale Chips or Roasted Kale you will find TONS of recipes. Today, I will share with you the recipe and tips I have learned to help you get your own easy-peasy snack.
Large Bunch of Kale - (My supermarket had bags of this in the pre-washed lettuce area, I used this the first time and it didn't work so hot. I use fresh, whole leaf kale. Luckily, a little farmer's-market type store near me has it all the time for cheap.)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Fresh ground pepper
That's it.
Now for the easy directions. Wash the kale leaves, and trim the coarse rib out so you just have the flat leaves. The rib takes much longer to bake than the leaves, so if you leave it in you will end up with kale ribs and burned leaves. Trust me on this. Use a salad spinner or paper towels to dry the kale well before you start.
(I forgot to take a photo before I started, so this was what about half the kale looked like prior to baking.)
Next, layer the kale in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with foil, and sprayed well with non-stick cooking spray. Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons of Olive Oil over the kale and toss to cover
well. Sprinkle with a little Sea Salt and bake in an oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.
Bake the kale for 10-20 minutes, or until crispy. (I know, I hate this part. The time totally depends on how wet the kale is, and how humid your house is. I have made batches that were done in 9 minutes and ones that took 25 or more.) Using tongs, turn the kale once or twice.
Remove from the oven, cool for a few minutes, it should look like this.
Roasted Kale Chips. I know, I can't believe it either. I thought it was a fluke (for crying out loud, he's so picky he won't eat a sandwich if you call it a "sandwich") but I have made this now three times, and each time I hear "Moe Kale Peas" over and over for days. It is crazy. And easy. If you google Kale Chips or Roasted Kale you will find TONS of recipes. Today, I will share with you the recipe and tips I have learned to help you get your own easy-peasy snack.
Large Bunch of Kale - (My supermarket had bags of this in the pre-washed lettuce area, I used this the first time and it didn't work so hot. I use fresh, whole leaf kale. Luckily, a little farmer's-market type store near me has it all the time for cheap.)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Fresh ground pepper
That's it.
Now for the easy directions. Wash the kale leaves, and trim the coarse rib out so you just have the flat leaves. The rib takes much longer to bake than the leaves, so if you leave it in you will end up with kale ribs and burned leaves. Trust me on this. Use a salad spinner or paper towels to dry the kale well before you start.
(I forgot to take a photo before I started, so this was what about half the kale looked like prior to baking.)
well. Sprinkle with a little Sea Salt and bake in an oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.
Bake the kale for 10-20 minutes, or until crispy. (I know, I hate this part. The time totally depends on how wet the kale is, and how humid your house is. I have made batches that were done in 9 minutes and ones that took 25 or more.) Using tongs, turn the kale once or twice.
Remove from the oven, cool for a few minutes, it should look like this.
(The white stuff is Parmesan Cheese, I tried a new recipe and it wasn't as good as my original)
Remember the HUGE pile of kale I had at the beginning? Well, this is what it looks like when you are finished:
Monday, March 26, 2012
Weekly Weigh In
Well, I will be honest- I had a rocky start. I thought I had it all together, I had a plan, a menu (did anyone else try the chicken salad recipe? OH MY GOODNESS!!!)
I did not, however, account for getting sick (I actually went to the doctor, and needed a horse-pill sized antibiotic twice a day). Oh well, best of intentions right?
Just to review, my goal was to just eat better and exercise at least 5 days in the last week. I did overall eat better and was much more conscious of what I was eating, and in spite of being sick I still exercised 4 of the 5 days I had planned to do so.
I wasn't expecting much this morning on the scale, but was pleasantly surprised to be down 1.5 lbs! So, only 68.5 pounds to go!
This weeks goals are much the same - eat the right things and exercise 5 different days for at least 30 minutes.
(Did anyone else know that Netflix has some exercise videos on there right now? Just found that today!)
Check back later in the week for a post on my new favorite snack!
I did not, however, account for getting sick (I actually went to the doctor, and needed a horse-pill sized antibiotic twice a day). Oh well, best of intentions right?
Just to review, my goal was to just eat better and exercise at least 5 days in the last week. I did overall eat better and was much more conscious of what I was eating, and in spite of being sick I still exercised 4 of the 5 days I had planned to do so.
I wasn't expecting much this morning on the scale, but was pleasantly surprised to be down 1.5 lbs! So, only 68.5 pounds to go!
This weeks goals are much the same - eat the right things and exercise 5 different days for at least 30 minutes.
(Did anyone else know that Netflix has some exercise videos on there right now? Just found that today!)
Check back later in the week for a post on my new favorite snack!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
New Recipe Alert - Goodness Green Chicken Salad
Here is one of the new recipes that I have tried, and it is one that is on my permanent list! It was so good, SO GOOD, that I could have eaten the entire batch myself. I didn't, I shared.
A lot of times when I cook, I take a basic recipe and modify it to my liking. That is what happened with this one, you can find the original recipe here.
Goodness Green Chicken Salad
1 Large or 2 small cans chicken (Or about 3 cups diced, cooked chicken)
1 Medium Avocado
4 green onions, diced
A large handfull of chopped cilantro (or more, or less, to taste)
1 lime
If using canned chicken, open and drain well. In a medium bowl mash the avocado, onions, and cilantro. Mash until well blended. Add the juice of the lime, and some grated lime peel. (The lime juice will keep the avocado from turning brown)
Adjust the seasonings as you like, you may need to add a little salt and pepper.
That's it. I ate this with some multi-grain taco chips, and my hubby had his on whole grain bread. Both were delicious. I cannot wait to make this again!
A lot of times when I cook, I take a basic recipe and modify it to my liking. That is what happened with this one, you can find the original recipe here.
Goodness Green Chicken Salad
1 Large or 2 small cans chicken (Or about 3 cups diced, cooked chicken)
1 Medium Avocado
4 green onions, diced
A large handfull of chopped cilantro (or more, or less, to taste)
1 lime
If using canned chicken, open and drain well. In a medium bowl mash the avocado, onions, and cilantro. Mash until well blended. Add the juice of the lime, and some grated lime peel. (The lime juice will keep the avocado from turning brown)
Adjust the seasonings as you like, you may need to add a little salt and pepper.
That's it. I ate this with some multi-grain taco chips, and my hubby had his on whole grain bread. Both were delicious. I cannot wait to make this again!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Better - Part II
I am taking a leap out of my comfort zone here - I am going to share with you some of the specific things I am trying to be "Better" at in 2012.
The first one is mostly because I would like some public accountability - I am really trying to loose weight. I am not going to share what my starting weight is, or what my goal is, just share that I am trying to loose 70 pounds. Yikes. I hate that I have to even type that number. (And no, the goal weight isn't a number I just pulled out, it is actually within the range that my doctor and I discussed based on my health and body type.)
For however many weeks it takes, I will be updating you on how I am doing with this, if I have lost weight that week, and what I have done to reach my goal that week. I will share new recipes I have tried and loved, and any other successes I have had
What brought about this new found determination - let me tell you.
I was looking through old pictures of myself, and I didn't recognize myself in two of them. Because I was so much closer to a healthier weight than I am now. I seriously had to take a second to realize it was me in the photos. I realized that I want to be the fun Mom playing with my son at the park, not just sitting on a bench watching. I wanted to be a part of my life, the life God has blessed me with, and not just sit on the sidelines.
Here is the plan - I am seriously watching my portion control (Hello Measuring Cups) and following a fairly low carb diet, not no carbs, just low carbs. (Like a Low GI diet) and I have set goals for myself for the next few weeks regarding exercise. This week my goal is to use our treadmill for at least 30 minutes 5 times in the next 7 days.
I'll be back next Monday to share how this week has gone.
(If you would like to join me in this journey by starting your own, please leave me a comment! I would love to know I am not alone out there!)
The first one is mostly because I would like some public accountability - I am really trying to loose weight. I am not going to share what my starting weight is, or what my goal is, just share that I am trying to loose 70 pounds. Yikes. I hate that I have to even type that number. (And no, the goal weight isn't a number I just pulled out, it is actually within the range that my doctor and I discussed based on my health and body type.)
For however many weeks it takes, I will be updating you on how I am doing with this, if I have lost weight that week, and what I have done to reach my goal that week. I will share new recipes I have tried and loved, and any other successes I have had
What brought about this new found determination - let me tell you.
I was looking through old pictures of myself, and I didn't recognize myself in two of them. Because I was so much closer to a healthier weight than I am now. I seriously had to take a second to realize it was me in the photos. I realized that I want to be the fun Mom playing with my son at the park, not just sitting on a bench watching. I wanted to be a part of my life, the life God has blessed me with, and not just sit on the sidelines.
Here is the plan - I am seriously watching my portion control (Hello Measuring Cups) and following a fairly low carb diet, not no carbs, just low carbs. (Like a Low GI diet) and I have set goals for myself for the next few weeks regarding exercise. This week my goal is to use our treadmill for at least 30 minutes 5 times in the next 7 days.
I'll be back next Monday to share how this week has gone.
(If you would like to join me in this journey by starting your own, please leave me a comment! I would love to know I am not alone out there!)
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