Thursday, May 15, 2008
Returning to the GymI'm going to the gym tonight. I need to. I keep thinking I'll get it in at home, and for the past 3 nights I just haven't been able to. So, it's to the gym directly after work to get it in.
Luckily, my contact testers are in so I can swing by and pop those in my eyes before I go. Although, that being said, I think I've gotten my eye doctor a bit paranoid because I've been allergic to the last 3 sets of testers he's given me. Turns out, they're made with silicone, which evidently I'm sensitive to. Darn. There goes my boob job (ha ha). So, he wants me to test my old kind that I've never had a reaction to just to be sure that nothing's changed with them as well.
Oh, and if anyone's interested ~ I'm posting about my trip to Savannah on my book blog.
P1:
B: Eggbeaters w/ LF Mexican Cheese Blend
S: Red peppers
L: Salad w/ edamame, grilled chicken, onion, tomatoes, lf mozzarella, and RF balsamic vinaigrette
S: 1/4 c. cashews, english cucumber
D: Grilled salmon w/ broccoli
S: NSA Jello
E: 75 min gym (elliptical; cross trainer; stationary bike)
Monday, May 12, 2008
Restarting P1I am restarting on P1 today and will more than likely do the full 2 weeks before going back to P2. I was on a long vacation and indulged quite a bit, not to mention the week prior and after coming home where I was still mentally on vacation as well. My pants are tighter, but I refuse to weigh myself yet. Mom gained 7 pounds on vacation, so I'm sure I'm roughly there if not higher.
P1
B: Eggbeaters w/ LF Cheddar
S: Red peppers
L: Salad w/ edamame, grilled chicken, onion, tomatoes, lf mozzarella, and RF balsamic vinaigrette
S: 1/4 c. cashews, english cucumber
D: Grilled pork w/ broccoli
S: None
E: None ~ watching the girls
Labels: P1
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Light & Easy Chicken and Veggies
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in halfGarlic cloves, minced (to taste ~ I used 1 per breast half)
onion powder, to taste
salt & pepper to taste
1 large red onion
1 red pepper
2 small yellow squash
fresh basil, to taste
fresh chives, to taste
olive oil or non-stick spray, for spritzing
Preheat oven to 325F.
Cut a slit into each chicken piece. Add garlic into each slit (I used 1 clove per breast half). Sprinkle onion powder, salt, & pepper to taste. Spray frying pan with just enough olive oil to coat, or use non-stick spray. Brown each side of the chicken (approx 2-3 minutes per side).
In a 9x13 pan, spray with nonstick spray or drizzle with olive oil. Cut onions, peppers, and squash into large pieces. Sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste. Add a fresh basil chifinade (I used approximately 6 leaves). Place the chicken on top of the veggies. Cover with tinfoil and bake for 40-45 minutes until veggies are to desired tenderness. Sprinkle with fresh cut chives and serve.
Serves 6.
Labels: P1, Poultry, Vegetables, Very Good
Sunday, January 20, 2008
TodayP1
B: Ham roll-ups
S: None
L: Goat Cheese, Herb and White Bean Salad
S: 1/4 c. cashews
D: Lentil soup
S: Jello whip
E: 30 min Zumba; 15 min shoveling snow (it about killed my back, so I'm counting it!); 10 min abs
Labels: P1
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Ham Roll-Ups
2 thin slices of lean ham
1 wedge of laughing cow cheese
2 green onions
Spread 1/2 wedge of cheese on each slice of ham ~ place a green onion in the center and roll it up. Great between meal snack.
1 wedge of laughing cow cheese
2 green onions
Spread 1/2 wedge of cheese on each slice of ham ~ place a green onion in the center and roll it up. Great between meal snack.
P1
B: 3 eggs w/ jalapeno tabasco
S: Red peppers
L: Lentil soup
S: Ham roll-ups
D: Lentil soup
S: NSA Fudgesicle
E: 50-min Slow-robics w/ Ellen Barrett
Labels: P1
Friday, January 18, 2008
10 lbs10 pounds are gone since I rededicated on January 2. Which, if I'm honest, is what I gained from my "break" during the holidays. But 'tis okay. I expected it. My goal is to lose another 8.5 pounds before my next doctor's appointment March 5; and then another 10 pounds before vacation on April 23. I think I can do it. Jeez, I better now since I have it in writing.With that said, I've got to get better at going to the gym. I just hate the New Year's rush and fighting to even get a machine. If I don't get an elliptical, I'll usually do something else, but my heart just isn't in it. Then, of course, there are always other things that come up. Monday, for example, I was all set to go ~ had to my bag packed and everything; then my sister called and needed a ride home (hubby had been working on her car and was now stuck at home with all 4 kids). Well, I ended up bagging the gym for dinner at my sister's and by the time I got home, I didn't want to do aerobics. Tuesday was Walmart and Costco day so hadn't planned on anything. Tonight should have been gym night, but Mom's in town so will go bumming around with her instead. Tomorrow, dinner at my sister's. Friday. Okay, Friday's a go. I can make that happen. Saturday and Sunday should be free and clear also. Then the week starts all over again. See how easily it comes to avoid? So, I need to get better.And yay, next week I can start having carbs again. It's a sad, sad thing when the only thing you're really excited about is a bowl of oatmeal.So, where are my fellow dieters out in blogland? How are things going for you? What's keeping you motivated?
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I've discovered a few new favorite tv shows. FitTv and Discovery Health are some of my new must-see-tv stations. The National Body Challenge on Discovery Health is awesome. I love it. I also really like Healthy Decadence on FitTv even if Devin Alexander is a tad annoying ~ she's got some good ideas.
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I'm still on the fence about The Biggest Loser. I've never watched it before, but decided to tune in this season for some motivation and maybe some tips. Yeah, not so much. A lot of yelling, a lot of pushing limits, and I'm thinking to myself "this is supposed to be motivating?" I'd probably tell them none-too-politely to kiss off and just up and leave. I'm sorry, but yelling at me does not motivate me to do anything except to yell back. Then there's the whole how-healthy-can-this-really-be factor. The overabundance of excercise and the huge amounts of weight loss within a week's time just doesn't seem healthy to me. How are they going to continue those habits when they leave the house? Are they going to be able to maintain/continue losses? Are they learning to lead a healthy lifestyle? What about a support system? The questions keep coming...... Last night's episode, though, was better than last week's so I'll tune in for another week. I just can't stop myself.
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Today's Menu:
P1
B: 3 eggs w/ 1 slice 2% American cheese
S: Red peppers
L: Salad w/ edamame, turkey pepperoni, green onion, garlic, basil, lf mozzarella, lf balsamic vinaigrette
S: 1/4 c. cashews
D: Blackened mahi-mahi w/ lemon dill sauce & broccoli
S: 2 NSA Fudgesicles
E: None ~ must get better at this.
Labels: P1