Sunday, February 26, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday Night - Meat Stuffed Peppers - D's style
It felt like this took me forever to cook this - probably because I somewhat followed a recipe I had found on pinterest but I wanted more veggies in mine, no rice, and no tomato sauce - so I ended up reworking the recipe and creating my own! But oh my goodness... I was hoping my boyfriend wouldn't eat the second one so I could eat it tomorrow - but unfortunately he did eat it and Im pretty sure he enjoyed it! Im quite proud these turned out because I was a little unsure and thought something was going to go wrong - well it did but not to the food but to my finger! Kitchen hazard 101: dont grab hot casserole lid with bare hands(forgetting its hot). OWWIE. Can you say blister? Hence the first photo of this post...
Ingredients:
Extra lean ground beef
Red peppers
Celery
Onion
Garlic
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Cheese
Chicken broth
Liquid soy
1)Begin by chopping up celery, onion and garlic. Clean red peppers(to be filled with the yummy goodness you are about to create).
2) Cook ground beef – measure out your quantity – I cooked about 250grams – for two servings. Add veggies to beef and add salt free chicken broth and liquid soy – and herbs and spices – I added chilli powder. Let simmer for 5 minutes or until your veggies begin to soften and soak up some of the juices.
3)Fill red peppers with your meat/veggie mixture in a cassorole dish and pour in some additional chicken broth. Cook for 30-35 minutes
4) When you only have a minute to go – take your meat stuffed peppers out of the oven and add 1/4th cup cheese roughly to each and put back in the oven to melt.
5) Enjoy!!
I think whats so awesome about this is everything is healthy for you - you almost feel guilty because it tastes amazing so you feel it shouldn't be good for you! I ate 1 of these peppers and was completely satisfied!
Thursday Nights Stir-Fry - D's Stir Fry
Okay so I don't have exact measurements because I just throw things in - more of what I love, a little less of things that aren't my favorite. The first picture is the final result after mixing in the steak - the one below that is my colorful variety of veggies.
D's Stirfry
Ingredients:
Steak
Celery
Red Pepper
Onion
Broccoli
Garlic
Water Chestnuts (my fave)
Olive Oil
Salt Free Chicken Broth
Braqqs Liquid Soy
Chili Powder (its one of my faves right now - change it up with your favorite herbs and spices!!)
1) Start by cutting steak into small bite size strips. In a large frying pan or wok cook meat until its still a little pink - use olive oil or water or broth – I used olive oil. Then remove meat from wok
2) Chop up veggies (celery, red pepper, onion, garlic, broccoli, water chestnuts) and begin to fry them in the pan. Add liquid soy, salt free chicken broth and chili powder. Add meat back!
3) Fry for a couple more minutes and then let simmer. Eat with chopsticks - I do this because I eat slower and tend to enjoy every bite a tad bit more than usual!
OmOM NOM NOM
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Gonna show myself and everybody else
I'd be okay looking like this... I don't know if this is a common thing for others but my boyfriend is trying his best to be extremely supportive during this process. Although he was asking today when can we order a pizza? I told him not till I reach my goal weight(forgetting about my next gorge days for my next HCG protocol round)
My overall goal was to reach 165ish and then get a personal trainer and whip my butt into the best shape of my life losing the last 30-40 pounds through the help of a trainer(please dont disappear boobs or a bit of a ghetto booty!). Needless to say he seemed a tad unconvinced which Im sure thats because in the past I was always going through 2-3 weeks of going to the gym and then stopping. Or eating healthy for 2 weeks - and then falling off that wagon as well. For the past two years its been a yo-yo or "im gonna get healthy" and that crashing to the ground. As much as it hurts a little because I feel he doesn't trust my word(but I can see why) I so badly want to prove him wrong as well as everything else. Most of all I want to prove to myself I can do anything I want to with my body.
Eg. I enjoy watching UFC and cage fighting because I think its amazing how those athletes tone their bodies, practice self control and conquer. I do agree thats with pretty much any athlete but for some reason I appreciate the hard work it takes to show all those muscles that I never even thought a person had(well not really ... but whose leg muscles are as sexy and toned as George St.Pierre???Gets me everytime!). I want to achieve those muscles! I thought about breaking from the end of June till summer was over for a break but now all I want to do it keep on going!! Ive continued to lose another 2.9 pounds in the past 3 days. Like why on earth would I stop??? Honestly, theres just a skinny person dying to get out and I'd like her out ASAP!
Me vs. Failure
1st day of Maintenance is pretty much a success!
I got up and had eggs with green onion, spinach and a large pinch of mozzarella cheese.
Then I headed to the gym for weights and from there to my studio where I got some work done before getting on the treadmill for 30 minutes where I did 2:30 minute intervals running then walking, then running then walking. So I ran(or jogged...cuz it was pretty pathetic cuz I look ridiculous Im sure) 15 minutes and walked 15. Good first day!
Then ate some strawberries, showered and had my lunch that consisted of crab on top of lettuce and cucumber with vinegar(I love vinegar...)
Then just now I had the most amazing stir fry - probably because I haven't had one in so long, among many other things.
I stir fried the steak, then put celery, red pepper, water chestnuts, spinach, onion, garlic, and broccoli in it.If you haven't found this miricle item you should go get it - Braqqs Liquid Soy - it tastes just like soy sauce but saltier so dont over do it! I had a tad of olive oil, salt free chicken broth, chili pepper and braqqs liquid soy. Ta-da!
I feel like I commited a crime now because I ate about 150grams of the beef(which im supposed too up..but haven't in so long it felt wrong) and probably the same amount in veggies. I must admit one thing I am scared of is not knowing when to stop eating. I never was one to stop eating because I was full... i dont even know if I know what full feels like because I ate just for the plain enjoyment of devouring something delicious. So I do try to take the time to see how I feel. It's been about 10 minutes and Im feeling very satisfied, and a little guilty(like I already said) but we'll see how the rest of the night goes. If I'm not hungry the rest of the night, I'll skip my last fruit. No need to eat if Im not hungry!
So now I am re-energized(because all that exercise left me ready for a nap...okay lets not lie... bed)but now Im raring to go! Oh and my leftovers even took care of my lunch for tomorrow!
Me - 1 Failure - 0
Cheers to Maintenance
Okay people, first day of MAINTENANCE - super excited. Going to the gym for the first time in what feels like forever. Did alot of walking during protocol and Im stoked to be doing some toning now and working my ass off for the next 3 weeks. My plan is 3 days a week:weights and 5 days a week: cardio(running and a tad walking). Generally I'll take Saturday and Sunday off - but as Im starting on a Thursday this week I'll do Thursday, Friday, Saturday weights and cardio and then sunday off.
Second thing Im super stoked about today is having breakfast! Wooohooooo. I don't know if Ive been this thrilled about it but I haven't had eggs in over 40 days and I can't wait for something other than chicken, fish, and beef.
Plan for today is:
Breakfast: 2 Egg Omelette
Snack: Strawberries
Lunch: Crab Salad w/ No calorie dressing
Snack: Apple
Supper: Beef stirfry using herbs, spices and liquid soy
This may not seem very exciting to anybody else but if you've done HCG you'll probably understand! Im starting off very slow adding things back and weighing in everyday so I know what triggers my body to gain weight. I've learned alot about what I thought I needed(but actually just wanted) and really how easy it is to cook without using fats, sugars and starches. I am a little concerned with being allowed cheese for the maintenance process - because as Ive said before I LOVE love love cheese - but I will have to keep a close eye on it!
Im glad maintenance has come when it has because Im in need of a little excitement in my life - and not working out hardcore when being this healthy is somewhat hard some days! Working out helps all the stressing I do and Im less angry when I work out and lately Ive been moody.
Cheers to maintenance!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
WHERE HAVE I BEEN
I have not posted in 10 days! Not that I haven't been elbow deep in fitness, health and all else that surrounds those subjects but Ive been mentally preparing myself for the next phase: Maintenance. Somedays fly by while others drag on and I do catch myself wanting something that I know is not good for me - and will make me feel disgusting. All in all I've still followed everything 100% on HCG protocol. That makes me SO proud to say. Obviously fitness and health is something I desire so badly that nobody can persuade me otherwise. This is it. This is the time. I'll prove to myself that I can do whatever I put my mind and body too.
Today was successful in so many ways
1)This is my last day on HCG protocol. I still have 3 days without the drops but I have survived 40 days! (YAY)
2) Ive lost 28 pounds as of today(out of 40 days) and 31.25 inches(tomorrow Ill do the final measurements and weight)
3) Between myself, my mom and dad we've lost over 60 pounds ( I couldn't of done it without them)
I tend to focus on how far I have to go over how well Ive done and that needs to change. I need to walk around with an extra 28 pounds for an entire day and see how I feel at the end. Ive changed. Im still changing. And im not quitting until I reach my goals.
If you want something bad enough you can do it and you might fail once or twice or twenty times(like I have) but you get back on that horse and you finish what you've started for yourself. Do it for you and only you. Be selfish if thats what it takes to be happy and healthy.
You are worth it.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
I hope one day i can... I WILL
Be able to see collarbones, and other bones (in a healthy manner).
Prove everybody wrong and stick with it.
Sit with my tummy still looking flat and toned and not flabby.
Feel good and confident naked.
Fit into a pair of True Religions.
Go for a run in a sports bra without feeling insecure.
"be the skinny friend" and not the biggest one.
Do this and make it look effortless.
Monday, February 6, 2012
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