Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Down 30+ Pounds!
HCG Status Update: Weight:186.4, Blood Pressure:124/74, Blood Glucose:103. Down 0.2 lbs today. Total Lost:30.2lbs.
RECIPE: Mark's Diet Trail Mix
Mark's Diet Trail Mix
Ingredients
1 can cashew halves
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 bag raw almonds
1 bag smoked almonds
1 bottle dry roasted peanuts
1 bottle honey roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dry shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 bag walnut halves & pieces
1 bag pecans
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup yellow raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup cranberry raisins
1 small bag mixed nuts
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl to evenly distribute the contents. Place in large gallon sized food storage bags. I like to transfer to a smaller container to take with me to work for portion control. When I get the munchies at night a few small handfuls of this with a glass of water work really well to curb my appetite.
Ingredients
1 can cashew halves
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 bag raw almonds
1 bag smoked almonds
1 bottle dry roasted peanuts
1 bottle honey roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dry shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 bag walnut halves & pieces
1 bag pecans
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup yellow raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup cranberry raisins
1 small bag mixed nuts
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl to evenly distribute the contents. Place in large gallon sized food storage bags. I like to transfer to a smaller container to take with me to work for portion control. When I get the munchies at night a few small handfuls of this with a glass of water work really well to curb my appetite.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
RECIPE: Chicken Gyro
Chicken Gyro
Ingredients:
4oz boiled Chicken Breast cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 medium tomato diced
1 whole wheat pocket pita
Sauce:
1/4 cup plain fat free yogurt
1/4 cup seeded and grated cucumber
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dill
Directions:
Mix all sauce ingredients together to make sauce. Set aside.
Crisp the chicken strips on a cast iron pan with the coconut oil, sprinkle with oregano and lemon juice. Remove from pan.
Place chicken in bottom of pita pocket, cover with tomato and sprinkle pepper on top.
Cover with sauce and enjoy. Makes one serving.
HCG Status Update:
Weight:189.9, Blood Pressure:124/72, Blood Glucose:101. Down 0.9 lbs today. Total Lost:26.7lbs.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Still going strong!
Success has really been mine this time around. I am feeling great. My blood pressure and blood glucose have been really good. I am walking regularly and mixing things up with pull-ups and light weight training.
As of today I have lost 25.8 pounds. I am really pleased with this progress, though I am not done yet. I continue to eat well and have taken a healthier (mental) look at my relationship with food. It is still super easy to want to over eat, but I am working hard to set my portions better and stick with that.
This morning I enjoyed two slices of Taylor Ham and some eggs instead of the normal Melba Toast. The eggs have the same calories as the toast, so nothing really bad there. The Taylor Ham isn't the best thing for me but boy was it tasty. I'll be doing my chores this morning so I will more than burn off that Taylor Ham.
Walking has been really great for me. Aside from the health benefits, I really feel there is a therapeutic value to it as well.
Because of my success I've had a lot of people asking me what I am doing and sharing what I have learned has also helped me to keep going. Support from friends and family has been really great, the encouragement is just what I need to not slip back into old bad habits.
If you know someone that is trying to lose weight, give them some encouragement. Encouragement comes in many forms. It can be by not eating bad stuff yourself in front of them (a benefit to you as well) or by giving a little praise for their weight loss or simply commenting on being proud that they are trying to make a positive change in their life. Trust me, it will go a long way.
As of today I have lost 25.8 pounds. I am really pleased with this progress, though I am not done yet. I continue to eat well and have taken a healthier (mental) look at my relationship with food. It is still super easy to want to over eat, but I am working hard to set my portions better and stick with that.
This morning I enjoyed two slices of Taylor Ham and some eggs instead of the normal Melba Toast. The eggs have the same calories as the toast, so nothing really bad there. The Taylor Ham isn't the best thing for me but boy was it tasty. I'll be doing my chores this morning so I will more than burn off that Taylor Ham.
Walking has been really great for me. Aside from the health benefits, I really feel there is a therapeutic value to it as well.
Because of my success I've had a lot of people asking me what I am doing and sharing what I have learned has also helped me to keep going. Support from friends and family has been really great, the encouragement is just what I need to not slip back into old bad habits.
If you know someone that is trying to lose weight, give them some encouragement. Encouragement comes in many forms. It can be by not eating bad stuff yourself in front of them (a benefit to you as well) or by giving a little praise for their weight loss or simply commenting on being proud that they are trying to make a positive change in their life. Trust me, it will go a long way.
RECIPE: A great new salad...Jerk Chicken Salad
Last week I made the below posted Jerk Chicken recipe and I served it on a delicious salad. This was an amazing dinner full of tremendous flavor. I enjoyed it again for lunch the following day. Give this one a try.
Salad Ingredients
1 stalk celery diced
6 cherry tomatoes quartered
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sliced and toasted almonds
1/4 cup cranberry raisins (I like the pomegranate infused ones)
small handful of tortilla strips (not if you are on phase 1)
1 sliced hard boiled egg
mixed greens salad mix
1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
4oz jerk Chicken
Jerk Sauce
Directions
Toss the mixed greens and romaine in a bowl.
Add celery and tomatoes on top.
Sprinkle with sunflower seeds, almonds and cranberries.
Layer hard boiled egg slices and thinly sliced Jerk Chicken.
Add about 1/4 cup jerk sauce on top.
Mix thoroughly before eating.
I bet you can't just make this once.
Salad Ingredients
1 stalk celery diced
6 cherry tomatoes quartered
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sliced and toasted almonds
1/4 cup cranberry raisins (I like the pomegranate infused ones)
small handful of tortilla strips (not if you are on phase 1)
1 sliced hard boiled egg
mixed greens salad mix
1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
4oz jerk Chicken
Jerk Sauce
Directions
Toss the mixed greens and romaine in a bowl.
Add celery and tomatoes on top.
Sprinkle with sunflower seeds, almonds and cranberries.
Layer hard boiled egg slices and thinly sliced Jerk Chicken.
Add about 1/4 cup jerk sauce on top.
Mix thoroughly before eating.
I bet you can't just make this once.
RECIPE: Jerk Chicken
Ingredients
2 teaspoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
2 8oz cans low sodium tomato sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1 packet Truvia brand Stevia
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon allspice
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 4oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until the shallots are translucent. Add habanero pepper and sauté for 1 more minute.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cooking spray and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Place mixture in a blender and purée until smooth.
3. Coat a medium glass or metal baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken breast in dish and cover with jerk sauce. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
2 teaspoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
2 8oz cans low sodium tomato sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1 packet Truvia brand Stevia
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon allspice
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 4oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until the shallots are translucent. Add habanero pepper and sauté for 1 more minute.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cooking spray and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Place mixture in a blender and purée until smooth.
3. Coat a medium glass or metal baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken breast in dish and cover with jerk sauce. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
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