I had my first weekly weigh in today. On Friday, I noticed that my clothes were just a little more comfortable than normal. Well, this morning I found out why. We have been eating well, maintaining our blood sugar levels naturally and in 10 days I lost 8 and 1/2 pounds! What?!? I am so excited! I just want to shout it to all I know that eating well does not mean you have to choke down tiny portions of food you don't like! I have learned so much and feel like we are going to be successful. My reasons for doing this were to increase my energy (done), stop shaking between meals (done), not get Type 2 Diabetes (which runs in my family), and help my body maintain appropriate levels of sugars and hormones. I was not, in any way, thinking this would help me lose weight! I feel like I actually eat more than I was before; but I guess it is the quality of what we are eating. I am not complaining.
Last night we had an amazing meal! Here is the recipe.
********** Chicken Pesto Pizza **********
1 TBSP cornmeal
1 tube (10 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough **or make your own**
1/3 C. low fat prepared pesto **or make your own**
1/4 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small strips
1 roasted red pepper, cut into small strips
1/2 C. rinsed and drained water-packed canned artichoke hearts, patted dry and quartered
1/2 C. (2 oz.) crumbled low fat goat cheese or shredded low fat Jarlsberg cheese
Preheat oven to 450F. Coat a large round pizza pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cornmeal.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll into a 12" circle and place on the prepared pan. Spread with the pesto, leaving a 1/4" border. Arrange the chicken, peppers, and artichokes over the top. Dot with the goat cheese or sprinkle with the Jarlsberg. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Makes 8 servings
SO YUMMY!!!!!!!
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Sunday, January 11, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Day 4
Day 4 was fast Sunday. Nothing until dinner time. We decided that Fast Sunday's are going to be our "free" day. So, we ate what my mom made for dinner and had some dessert. Not much to report. Be back tomorrow.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Day 3 and First Weigh In
Day 3 was good, too.
Breakfast: Smoothie! 1 C. low fat milk or yogurt, a small banana, a cup of frozen berries, and 1 TBS. of ground flaxseed. Yummy!
Lunch: Chicken Salad Rolls. Again, yummy. We also had 1 C. of honeydew melon.
SEE RECIPE BELOW
Dinner: A veggie burger (we like the Boca Burgers) on a whole wheat bun with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, mustard, a small amount of ketchup, and a small amount of relish (all optional). With a side of salad.
Dessert: 1/2 C. of low fat frozen dessert (we made Orange Julius, but you could also have fruit popsicles, low fat ice cream, etc.)
Snacks: raw veggies, string cheese, veggies with 3 TBSP Hummus.
Since today is Sunday, I needed to weigh myself so that I can be on track to weigh every Sunday morning. I know it has only been three days of the new lifestyle, so I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had lost 5 pounds! I will be happy with 2 pounds by next week, but that makes me super happy.
Chicken Salad Roll-Ups (Serves 4 people)
1-8 oz. can mandarin oranges 1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 C. Asian plum sauce 1/2 C. chopped seeded cucumber
1 TBS. rice wine vinegar or wine vinegar 2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger 2 1/2 C. packed chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 pound cold cooked boneless, skinless 4 Whole wheat tortillas (8" diameter)
chicken breast, cut into small strips
1. Drain the oranges, reserving 2 TBS. of the juice.
2. In a large bowl, combine the plum sauce, vinegar, ginger, and reserved orange juice. Add the chicken, pepper, cucumber, scallions, lettuce, and oranges. Toss to coat.
3. Place the tortillas on a work surface. Dived the salad evenly on top. Roll into cylinders and slice in half diagonally.
Nutritional Information per serving: 331 calories, 22 g Protein, 48 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 50 mg cholesterol, 416 mg sodium, 6 g dietary fiber
Diet exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 bread, 3 meat
Carb choices: 3
Breakfast: Smoothie! 1 C. low fat milk or yogurt, a small banana, a cup of frozen berries, and 1 TBS. of ground flaxseed. Yummy!
Lunch: Chicken Salad Rolls. Again, yummy. We also had 1 C. of honeydew melon.
SEE RECIPE BELOW
Dinner: A veggie burger (we like the Boca Burgers) on a whole wheat bun with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, mustard, a small amount of ketchup, and a small amount of relish (all optional). With a side of salad.
Dessert: 1/2 C. of low fat frozen dessert (we made Orange Julius, but you could also have fruit popsicles, low fat ice cream, etc.)
Snacks: raw veggies, string cheese, veggies with 3 TBSP Hummus.
Since today is Sunday, I needed to weigh myself so that I can be on track to weigh every Sunday morning. I know it has only been three days of the new lifestyle, so I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had lost 5 pounds! I will be happy with 2 pounds by next week, but that makes me super happy.
Chicken Salad Roll-Ups (Serves 4 people)
1-8 oz. can mandarin oranges 1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 C. Asian plum sauce 1/2 C. chopped seeded cucumber
1 TBS. rice wine vinegar or wine vinegar 2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger 2 1/2 C. packed chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 pound cold cooked boneless, skinless 4 Whole wheat tortillas (8" diameter)
chicken breast, cut into small strips
1. Drain the oranges, reserving 2 TBS. of the juice.
2. In a large bowl, combine the plum sauce, vinegar, ginger, and reserved orange juice. Add the chicken, pepper, cucumber, scallions, lettuce, and oranges. Toss to coat.
3. Place the tortillas on a work surface. Dived the salad evenly on top. Roll into cylinders and slice in half diagonally.
Nutritional Information per serving: 331 calories, 22 g Protein, 48 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 50 mg cholesterol, 416 mg sodium, 6 g dietary fiber
Diet exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 bread, 3 meat
Carb choices: 3
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Day 2 Report
Yesterday was so much better than the first day. The taste buds were happy.
Breakfast: a slice of whole grain toast with a teaspoon of peanut butter (or almond/apple butter)
Snacks: plain popcorn, fruit, and dessert was a 1/2 C. lowfat vanilla yogurt mixed with 1/4 C. applesauce and some cinnamon! It was delicious!
Lunch: Tuna sandwich on whole grain bread, with lettuce and tomato. Veggies.
Dinner: A small baked potato with 2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream!, 3 oz. baked chicken, steamed veggies, some salad, and an 80 calorie snack/goody.
Exercise: Remodeling the laundry room; including: cleaning, priming the walls, laying floor, and moving the appliances.
I weighed and measured yesterday morning and plan to weigh every Sunday morning and measure on the first of every month. Hopefully, all of this effort will show. :)
Breakfast: a slice of whole grain toast with a teaspoon of peanut butter (or almond/apple butter)
Snacks: plain popcorn, fruit, and dessert was a 1/2 C. lowfat vanilla yogurt mixed with 1/4 C. applesauce and some cinnamon! It was delicious!
Lunch: Tuna sandwich on whole grain bread, with lettuce and tomato. Veggies.
Dinner: A small baked potato with 2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream!, 3 oz. baked chicken, steamed veggies, some salad, and an 80 calorie snack/goody.
Exercise: Remodeling the laundry room; including: cleaning, priming the walls, laying floor, and moving the appliances.
I weighed and measured yesterday morning and plan to weigh every Sunday morning and measure on the first of every month. Hopefully, all of this effort will show. :)
Friday, January 2, 2009
2009 - Feelin' and Lookin' Fine
Welcome 2009! Our motto: Feelin' and Lookin' Fine! Our resolution: We are going to get healthy! Our plan of action?
Cameron was at Wal-Mart returning something and saw a book on the bargain shelf for $5.00 and bought it. The book is Prevention Magazine's Sugar Solution.
I immediately started reading it and learned so much. I even discovered that an unbalanced blood sugar system causes incredible problems; including fertility/ovulation problems! As I was reading the signs of blood sugar fluctuation, I noticed that I had experienced many of the signs listed. I am still learning so much. The book gives you a 28-day detailed plan to get back on track. We decided that, even if we don't have blood sugar control issues, it could help us get healthy and eat better.
So, yesterday was the first day. Breakfast was hot multigrain homemade cereal. It was not great, but not terrible. In everyday life, it is not something either one of us would pick again. That recipe is out after these 28 days. Lunch was homemade lentil soup and a salad. It actually wasn't bad! We saved some for lunch another day. Snacks consisted of fruit and it was SO yummy! Dinner was whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce and little parmesan cheese.
The vegetable was broccoli sauteed with garlic, onions, and a very little amount of olive oil (good fats). This was my favorite meal all day and the broccoli was AMAZING! Then we had dessert (yup, it is on the menu everyday!). We had 1/2 cup of fat-free pudding (made with 1% milk). So yummy.
Along with eating well, fitness requires exercise. One of my gifts (thank you Sherry and David) for Christmas was "Dancing With the Stars Cardio" DVD.
I have done it twice already and yesterday my arms and legs were sore! Cameron and I also went on a 15 minute walk last night.
Other projects that require physical movement include me sewing curtains for our kitchen windows, us remodeling the laundry room, cleaning, and cooking! Day one down and we are feeling "fine".
Cameron was at Wal-Mart returning something and saw a book on the bargain shelf for $5.00 and bought it. The book is Prevention Magazine's Sugar Solution.
I immediately started reading it and learned so much. I even discovered that an unbalanced blood sugar system causes incredible problems; including fertility/ovulation problems! As I was reading the signs of blood sugar fluctuation, I noticed that I had experienced many of the signs listed. I am still learning so much. The book gives you a 28-day detailed plan to get back on track. We decided that, even if we don't have blood sugar control issues, it could help us get healthy and eat better.So, yesterday was the first day. Breakfast was hot multigrain homemade cereal. It was not great, but not terrible. In everyday life, it is not something either one of us would pick again. That recipe is out after these 28 days. Lunch was homemade lentil soup and a salad. It actually wasn't bad! We saved some for lunch another day. Snacks consisted of fruit and it was SO yummy! Dinner was whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce and little parmesan cheese.
The vegetable was broccoli sauteed with garlic, onions, and a very little amount of olive oil (good fats). This was my favorite meal all day and the broccoli was AMAZING! Then we had dessert (yup, it is on the menu everyday!). We had 1/2 cup of fat-free pudding (made with 1% milk). So yummy.Along with eating well, fitness requires exercise. One of my gifts (thank you Sherry and David) for Christmas was "Dancing With the Stars Cardio" DVD.
I have done it twice already and yesterday my arms and legs were sore! Cameron and I also went on a 15 minute walk last night.Other projects that require physical movement include me sewing curtains for our kitchen windows, us remodeling the laundry room, cleaning, and cooking! Day one down and we are feeling "fine".
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