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Diet 4.8 out of 5,, exercise none,, H2O 56 oz,, steps 11844
not the best day I have had but OK
menu
breakfast ,, sausage and dry toast with 1/2 an orange
snack,,yogurt
lunch,, Turkey sandwich
Dinner,, beef tacos
snack,, peanut butter toast

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 Tonight's Dinner recipe 

Grilled Mahi-Mahi w/ Mango Salsa & Broccoli

Ingredients:
1.5 mahi-mahi fillet(s) (1 filet is 4 oz)
2.6 oz broccoli - fresh
1/4 avocado(s) - medium
1/2 tomato(es) - medium
1/2 mango(s) - medium
2 tbsp(s) cilantro - fresh
juice - lime
1 jalapeno pepper(s)

Directions:
1. Preheat grill to high heat. Cook mahi-mahi for about 35 minutes, or until flakes easily with a fork.
2. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place broccoli in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Chop avocado, tomato and mango. Mince cilantro. Stir together avocado, tomato, mango, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno to taste.
4. Spoon the salsa over the mahi-mahi and serve with steamed broccoli on the side.
Tips:
2.6 oz = 1 cup fresh broccoli
1/2 whole - 1/2 cup chopped tomato 

Diet 5 of 5 :) Exercise circuit training  , H2O  62oz  , steps 14733

menu

Breakfast,  protein shake

Lunch, turkey sandwich ( my fave )

snack, yogurt 

dinner ,grilled mahi-mahi

snack, peanut butter toast ( fast becoming another fave )
over all a good day

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Recipe for tonight dinner

 

Lemon Garlic Pasta w/ Grilled Chicken & Green Beans

Ingredients:
1 1/4 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)
1 cup(s) beans - green (fresh)
1.3 oz pasta - penne - whole wheat (dry) ( I used rice pasta because of my celiac's )
2 tsp(s) oil - olive
2 garlic clove(s)
1/4 tsp(s) pepper - red (flakes)
1/2 lemon(s)
2 tbsp(s) cheese - Parmesan (grated)

Directions:
1. Preheat grill to medium high. Grill chicken breast for 10-15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta.
3. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place green beans in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Mince garlic. Heat olive oil in a pan and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. When fragrant, add cooked pasta and juice from half of a lemon. Toss to combine and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve with grilled chicken and steamed green beans.
5. Tip:
1.3 oz = 1/3 cup dry = 2/3 Cup cooked penne pasta.


  This is another recipe from my RD, all her recipes for me are single servings. I used prepared lemon chicken in this recipe


Today's menu :
Breakfast ,2 poached eggs on 1 slice of dry toast ,orange
snack,yogurt
Lunch , grilled ham and cheese sandwich (made with no butter, will post recipe later )
Dinner, lemon chicken
snack, 1 slice of peanut butter toast 

Diet 4.9  out of 5 today :) ,,, H2O 68 oz,, exercise circuit training ,, steps 12448..
I was tired today, stayed up waaaaaaay to late last night finishing a really good book.

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  Diet 4.9 out of 5 ,, I had fat free sour cream on my tacos at dinner or it would have been a 5 day.
My RD has me rating my eating on a 1 to 5 scale each day.   5 being that I followed her plan for me to the letter, 1 being did not follow it at all .

Exercise today is a rest day.
H2O 78 oz,,
 Steps 12327 ,,I had to work to get my steps in today.

Menu for today was

protein shake for breakfast
yogurt for snack
Turkey sandwich with a side of cottage cheese  for lunch
Tacos for dinner
orange and ham and cheese for snack ( later)


My RD 's recipe for tacos
This recipe is for a single serving , way to much protein at one setting for my taste but my RD wants me to up my protein intake

 

Beef Tacos

Ingredients:
5 oz beef - ground - 95% lean
2 tsp(s) seasoning - taco
2 tortilla(s) - corn
1 cup(s) lettuce - shredded
1/4 tomato(es) - medium
1 oz cheese - Cheddar (low fat, shredded/grated)

Directions:
1. 1. In a pan over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning and stir.
2. Shred lettuce and chop tomato. Place ground beef in corn tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and cheese.
3. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1/6 pkg = 2 tsp taco seasoning
1/4 whole = 1/4 cup chopped tomato 

I added fat free sour cream , I also added peppers and onions (  free foods )when browning the beef

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Tuesday March 27
As of this morning I have lost 25 pounds since Dec 28th 2011

Diet 4.8 out of 5 ,,exercise circuit training ,, steps 13488,, H2O 72oz

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Monday 3/26/12

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diet 4 .8 out of 5,    water 70 oz ,   exercise  circuit training , steps 12393

I did not want to move . I had done my first class of Zumba on Saturday and I was  still  TIRED  from it.

Saterday Inspiration

Saturday inspiration

Sunday inspiration

Today I did not wanta

Today I did not wanta, I did not wanta get up but I did.

I did not wanta workout but I did.
I normally work out in the afternoons but today since I did not wanta I decided to go early and get it over with and I did. I had a great workout.

When I got home I did not wanta get my miles in but I did.
I went to the park and got my miles in and it was such a beautiful day .,In the 60's and sun shining  I did extra .

When I got home I did not want to go anywhere else until I had to leave for work but I did.
My granddaughters messaged me and asked me to take them for a walk so I did. We walked to the park and had a great time playing and just plain having fun

Today I got a great workout in, my miles plus some extra  and spent the afternoon walking and playing at the park with my granddaughters. Not to bad considering I did not wanta.


Today I did not wanta but I DID. :)

I am still hungry !!!

Hunger

I am HUNGRY   !!!!!

Wonderful Wednesday

Wonderful Wednesday

I woke up this morning ...... that in its self makes for a wonderful day :)

I woke up this morning , the sun was shining .I truly do not remember the last day that I saw the sun shine.
It got up to 65* , considering 3 days ago it was 19* , that is a nice change.

I took a half day off work.With  pay.

I went shopping and found some really cute shoes on sale so I treated my self. I was temped to do some clothes shopping but I have decided to wait a bit to see what changes as far as my size
.
 I swung by the bank because there was something unusual with my checking account, I discovered that the IRS had blessed me with a refund. Now mind you I am not used to getting a refund, I usually owe so that refund is extra sweet.

The dog and I went to the park and had a nice walk. Then off to the doggie wash ,, he just lovvvveeesss that blow dryer ,lol.

I am deciding what is for dinner then I will get another  walk in  and then I am just going to set back and enjoy the rest of my day.

I hope every one had a WONDERFUL Wednesday  :)

More vegetables are you kidding me??

"More vegetables are you kidding me ??? I already struggle eating any and you want me to eat more !!!!!!"

I will leave out the expletives but probably not the best conversation I have had with my doc .

Am I the ONLY person on this planet that HATES vegetables???? not dislikes them, not does not care for them, HATES them.
I have tried and failed to incorporate them in to my food dishes ( hide them)
I have tried eating them raw only.
I have tried eating them cooked only.

I have seen people blog about great vegetable  recipes ** shudders** 


I just plain dont like them and I dont want to eat them!!!!!!




Ok I am done with my temper tramp tram   now ** lower lip pout**

I will go try to figure out how to hide,,I mean,, incorporate  more vegetables in  to my diet . 

Make a List Monday

 I am "borrowing " this idea from a fellow blogger


 Make a List Monday will focus on things you are most grateful for.  Please feel free to post your Top Ten on your blog.  





1. I am grateful my family and friends are safe and warm. The recent storms drive home the point of just how quickly it can change .


2.I am grateful I have a job. Many do not.


3.I am grateful I have a warm secure home. Many do not.


4. I am grateful I am not in debt. Monetarily I do not have much but what I have is mine. The bank or a credit card co. does not own it ,I do.


5.I am grateful for my grandchildren. They are my greatest joy.
 My youngest granddaughter who is 6, walked in to my house Saturday and said " Grandma it has been forever , I have missed you'' and gave me a GIANT hug. She lives two houses away and I see her most every day  :)


6. I am grateful for my fur babies . They love me unconditionally as I do them. 


7. I am grateful that my body has not given up on me yet.

8.I am grateful that my body will forgive me the abuse( medical testing ,treatment,malnutrition ect...)  it has suffered. 


9. I am grateful that my body will recover and will be strong and healthy again.


10. I am grateful for my internet "friends"
I am not a shy person. I will walk up to any one and start a conversation. But I am not one to share much of my self with anyone, not even my family. Blogging and my internet "friends" makes it possible for me to share parts of my self  that I would  not be able to  share in real life,person to person.



What are you grateful for today??

In like a lion out like a lamb

There is a saying about the month of March ;; if it comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb.

Here in Northwestern PA.  the weather tends to be intense this time of year. In the past 5 days we have had Thunderstorms ,Rain,Snow ,Intense winds,Ice ect. .
 That is normal for this time of year. Thankfully we are a safe and sound in our warm homes.

Other parts of the country are not so lucky.
 My heart aches for those who have lost friends and family with the recent storms . 

Today I woke up feeling grateful .
 Grateful that my family and friends are safe. Grateful that I have a roof over my head and a nice warm bed to wake up in.

Everyone stay safe and warm .

I am taking a 4 day weekend

I am taking a 4 day weekend.
 My last night working 3rd shift was Thursday night. I came home Friday morning and  took a short nap so I could make it thru until bedtime. A REGULAR bedtime :) I am off work for a few days so I can try to get my sleep pattern turned back around.

I feel very strongly that working 3rd shift  hindered my weight loss efforts . So now  that I am back on days, no more excuses.

I have started following the food plan my GI doc set up for me.
 All I can say is that it is a REALLY good thing I trust this guy. I mean I want to call him and ask him if he is sure a human being can survive on such a small amount of food.
But I do trust him . He has gotten me thru 2 years of digestive and nutritional Hell . Also the fact that he is a slender man helps . There is nothing worse that a doctor telling you that you need to be on a diet / how to diet when he is setting there extremely over weight  him self.

To be truthful the hunger is there but what is worse is  I am at loss about what to do . Shopping for food,preparing meals,baking  and eating have taken up so much of my time in the past.My head keeps thinking I need to make a meal or go to the store for something. But the reality is I do not. I have to make a pot of rice later (  stir fry for dinner) but thats it. I truly don't know what to do with my self today. Being tired and wanting to nap(  I am used to sleeping this time of day) isn't helping either..
 Maybe I will start some spring cleaning,  then again maybe not ,lol

** edit to add**
I decided that after my walk I am going to do a little retail therapy. I need a new rice steamer  ;)

Eat for the body you WANT

Thoughs for today

Life places so many restrictions on us that we no longer live free willed. It all starts at a young age when we are told to be quite, to behave, to not make messes much more to stop being who we are. Eventually we build walls to conform. The time is now, break free from the mold that holds you captivate and controls you. Break free from what you were told to do and how to be. Be who you are meant to be, BE FREE.

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courage 

self image

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