It's been more than a minute since my last post, but I wanted to share that as of today, October 25, 2012, I have lost 100 pounds! This is such a milestone for me and something I couldn't have imagined would have happened a little over a year ago.
It has been hard work and sacrifice, but so worth it!!
No carbs, no sugar, no butter, no oil.... Sounds like no fun. To be honest, sometimes it wasn't. However, I continued on my path and now only have another 20 or so to lose before I will be where I need to be for my height, etc...
We are traveling back to TN for Thanksgiving and I am excited to see family and friends. Some I haven't seen in 2 years.
Of course this is a recipe blog, so I need to share our new fall favorite. We have had two variations within the past week and love them both!
Spaghetti Squash Primavera and Spaghetti Squash Spinach "Alfredo"
-The basic preparation is you take a spaghetti squash, clean out the seeds, spray lightly with cooking spray, season with pepper and whatever seasonings you prefer (we have done an Italian blend and just pepper and dried basil). Place on a baking sheet at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
-Once fork tender you loosen the "strands" of spaghetti and mix with steamed veggies (we did zuchinni, yellow squash, and fennel) and very low sugar marinara or homemade marinara. Place in a baking dish and place back in the oven for another 10 minutes so all flavors can combine.
My husband adores pasta and he loved this dish. The texture is more al dente' than pasta but still very good!
The spinach "Alfredo" variation is the same method as above but uses what I like to call the "lazy wife" approach. I took frozen boxed creamed spinach that is very low in calories, sugar, and fat cooked per the instructions and mixed together with the spaghetti squash. It also turned out really good.
Though there is minimal sugar, fat, and carbs it has not effected my losses and has made up for the pasta craving I was having!
On to the next 20-25 pounds!!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Weeks 15-18 Re-Cap!
I am waaaayyyyy behind on posts! Lots has been going on since my last post. The scale and tape measure are still showing losses, so I am a happy girl.
I was just 3lbs shy of my 60lb goal when I went home last week. I was a little disappointed, but losing the amount of weight I did was still reason to celebrate enough! The trip was good. I loved seeing family and friends and being able to cheat just a little while home. However, I am right back on track so I can keep up with reaching my next goal by the end of the year (100 lbs! eek!).
This is day 129 on the diet. I have lost 79 inches and 60lbs.
People are really starting to take notice now. I had two physicians tell me they could really tell I had lost a substantial amount of weight. One even called me skinny!
I think once I hit my main goal, I will see it and feel it. I do have to admit that putting on my costume for the party last weekend was the first time I realized I am smaller than I was when I started this transformation in July.
The positive reinforcement and buying smaller and smaller sizes is awesome motivation. In order to be at my ideal weight, once I lose the next 40lbs, I will have another 22lbs to lose. Depending on how I look and feel will determine if I push through to the next goal. I still have a ways to go until though!
I was just 3lbs shy of my 60lb goal when I went home last week. I was a little disappointed, but losing the amount of weight I did was still reason to celebrate enough! The trip was good. I loved seeing family and friends and being able to cheat just a little while home. However, I am right back on track so I can keep up with reaching my next goal by the end of the year (100 lbs! eek!).
This is day 129 on the diet. I have lost 79 inches and 60lbs.
People are really starting to take notice now. I had two physicians tell me they could really tell I had lost a substantial amount of weight. One even called me skinny!
I think once I hit my main goal, I will see it and feel it. I do have to admit that putting on my costume for the party last weekend was the first time I realized I am smaller than I was when I started this transformation in July.
The positive reinforcement and buying smaller and smaller sizes is awesome motivation. In order to be at my ideal weight, once I lose the next 40lbs, I will have another 22lbs to lose. Depending on how I look and feel will determine if I push through to the next goal. I still have a ways to go until though!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Goal!
Well, at least I have reached my first large goal! Today I surpassed my 50lb goal and have lost a total 0f 51lbs!!!
I was too excited to wait for the end of the week to post this!!!! I have 9lbs left before I head to Memphis in 16 days!
I was too excited to wait for the end of the week to post this!!!! I have 9lbs left before I head to Memphis in 16 days!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Week 13 and 14 Re-Cap!
Last week was crazy busy! I didn't have time for much of anything. So this week is a combined post for the past two weeks.
In week 13 I lost 3lbs and 3 inches. This week I lost 2lbs and 5.25 inches. Thus far I have lost 49lbs and 70.5 inches!!!
I am 11lbs away from my October 26th goal. Today is day 101 on the diet. We were asked at church this weekend to take part in a 40 day weight loss challenge. This is to help raise money for the World Health ministry for a village in Guatemala. November 19th we will all report our losses. For each pound lost a dollar will be donated to help feed the children in the village. So, I am motivated to keep it going!
I did a 5k for the American Cancer Society today. It was fun spending time with others trying to make a difference for breast cancer patients! I know that even 6 months ago I wouldn't have had the stamina for it. Today it was, dare I say it....easy. I felt like I could have kept going!!
Hopefully I will see continued losses! I am loving the results. I finally broke down and bought some new jeans 2 sizes smaller than the current size I had. I have lost between 5-6 sizes already!!!
17 more days until I arrive in Memphis!!! I cannot wait!
In week 13 I lost 3lbs and 3 inches. This week I lost 2lbs and 5.25 inches. Thus far I have lost 49lbs and 70.5 inches!!!
I am 11lbs away from my October 26th goal. Today is day 101 on the diet. We were asked at church this weekend to take part in a 40 day weight loss challenge. This is to help raise money for the World Health ministry for a village in Guatemala. November 19th we will all report our losses. For each pound lost a dollar will be donated to help feed the children in the village. So, I am motivated to keep it going!
I did a 5k for the American Cancer Society today. It was fun spending time with others trying to make a difference for breast cancer patients! I know that even 6 months ago I wouldn't have had the stamina for it. Today it was, dare I say it....easy. I felt like I could have kept going!!
Hopefully I will see continued losses! I am loving the results. I finally broke down and bought some new jeans 2 sizes smaller than the current size I had. I have lost between 5-6 sizes already!!!
17 more days until I arrive in Memphis!!! I cannot wait!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Slow Cooker Lasagna (Non-HCG recipe)
Thank Betty Crocker for this one! Though hubby hasn't had any yet, it smells wonderful! It's still bubbling away in my crock pot....
1lb Italian Sausage
1 28oz can of tomato puree + 1 can water
1 28oz can of crushed of chopped tomato +1 can water
1-2 tsp grated garlic
1-2 TBSP Italian Seasoning
1-2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
1 medium onion chopped
1 large container small curd fat free cottage cheese
1 large or 2 16oz containers part skim ricotta cheese
1 container grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 package flat lasagna noodles
In a large skillet or stock put sweat the chopped onion with 1 tbsp olive oil. When onions are translucent, add the Italian sausage (taken out of casing). Brown until cooked through then drain the fat from the sausage. Add the tomato puree, crushed tomato, and 2 cans water. Add the seasonings and balsamic. Simmer sauce while preparing other ingredients.
In a bowl mix the ricotta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan.
In the slow cooker begin by adding the sauce to the bottom of the pot. Then add a layer of noodles (do not cook them first). Next add a layer of the cheese mixture. Follow this by a layer of sauce and repeat. Cook for 4 hours. Add the mozzarella in the last 5 minutes of cooking to the top. Not all of the two cups needs to be used unless you like it really, really cheesy!!!!
1lb Italian Sausage
1 28oz can of tomato puree + 1 can water
1 28oz can of crushed of chopped tomato +1 can water
1-2 tsp grated garlic
1-2 TBSP Italian Seasoning
1-2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
1 medium onion chopped
1 large container small curd fat free cottage cheese
1 large or 2 16oz containers part skim ricotta cheese
1 container grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 package flat lasagna noodles
In a large skillet or stock put sweat the chopped onion with 1 tbsp olive oil. When onions are translucent, add the Italian sausage (taken out of casing). Brown until cooked through then drain the fat from the sausage. Add the tomato puree, crushed tomato, and 2 cans water. Add the seasonings and balsamic. Simmer sauce while preparing other ingredients.
In a bowl mix the ricotta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan.
In the slow cooker begin by adding the sauce to the bottom of the pot. Then add a layer of noodles (do not cook them first). Next add a layer of the cheese mixture. Follow this by a layer of sauce and repeat. Cook for 4 hours. Add the mozzarella in the last 5 minutes of cooking to the top. Not all of the two cups needs to be used unless you like it really, really cheesy!!!!
Butternut Squash Mash
Though I love sweet potatoes. Sadly, these are not a HCG friendly food. Butternut squash is a low glycemic food approved for the modified OWL diet.
I have been playing around with the texture of this food and found it to be a good substitute for a potato.
Our local Walmart Neighborhood store carries fresh, steam in a bag, cubed butternut squash. Otherwise, have fun chopping and peeling and cubing it yourself :)
1 bag of the cubed steam in bag butternut squash
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon splenda
4-8 sprays of non-calorie spray butter (I Cannot Believe It's Not Butter or equivalent)
Microwave the squash for 3 to 4 minutes. Add squash to skillet and mix in cinnamon, splenda, and spray butter. Cook with 1/4 cup water to further soften. Mash with a potato masher or add directly to food processor and blend until smooth. Soooo good!
I have been playing around with the texture of this food and found it to be a good substitute for a potato.
Our local Walmart Neighborhood store carries fresh, steam in a bag, cubed butternut squash. Otherwise, have fun chopping and peeling and cubing it yourself :)
1 bag of the cubed steam in bag butternut squash
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon splenda
4-8 sprays of non-calorie spray butter (I Cannot Believe It's Not Butter or equivalent)
Microwave the squash for 3 to 4 minutes. Add squash to skillet and mix in cinnamon, splenda, and spray butter. Cook with 1/4 cup water to further soften. Mash with a potato masher or add directly to food processor and blend until smooth. Soooo good!
Week 12 Re-Cap! Also end of round #2!
I have successfully completed two 43 day rounds on the HCG diet. Today is day #87. Thus far have lost 44lbs and 61.25inches. I made up for the stall last week and then some! I lost 4.5inches this week alone. Exciting stuff to still see the scale move and the measuring tape get smaller.
The count down to Memphis is on as tomorrow is the 30 day mark! I am really looking forward to seeing family and friends. I still another 16lbs to go. I am participating in a breast cancer 5k in October and looking forward to breaking in my Vibram Sprint barefoot shoes that I got for a steal on Amazon for only 44 dollars and some change with shipping! They will be here Tuesday!
Other than that, the next big deal is confirming my measurements for my custom costume I have already ordered. I have another 2 inches to lose to be in the size I want. So I am hoping to see those last 2 inches leave this week in preparation for the final "weigh-in" prior to ordering!
Here goes nothing.....
The count down to Memphis is on as tomorrow is the 30 day mark! I am really looking forward to seeing family and friends. I still another 16lbs to go. I am participating in a breast cancer 5k in October and looking forward to breaking in my Vibram Sprint barefoot shoes that I got for a steal on Amazon for only 44 dollars and some change with shipping! They will be here Tuesday!
Other than that, the next big deal is confirming my measurements for my custom costume I have already ordered. I have another 2 inches to lose to be in the size I want. So I am hoping to see those last 2 inches leave this week in preparation for the final "weigh-in" prior to ordering!
Here goes nothing.....
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Week 11 Re-Cap!
Today is day #78 of my diet. I started a new work out plan last week that included light hand weights. My weight stalled ALL. WEEK. I only lost 2lbs. I was not a happy camper. My eating didn't change, so I knew that wasn't a factor.
I revisited Simeon's protocol and read on a forum I visit that stalls often happen when a new regime begins or after losing an extreme amount of weight. It didn't make me feel any better, so I measured. Sure enough I lost 3.25 inches in less than a week. I was too anxious to wait until Saturday. As of this morning I have already lost 2.50 inches. Total inches lost from neck to ankles is 57.75. Ok, I can live with that. I am now at 42lbs lost.
I have 36 days remaining before I leave for Memphis. Next week I will be giving my final measurements to the costume maker. I really hope I can lose the next 18lbs in 36 days. I want to reach my goal of 60lbs by the time I get home. I guess if I only make it to 50-55 lost, I will still be happy.
This is not a sprint, but I am realizing more and more it is a marathon....
I revisited Simeon's protocol and read on a forum I visit that stalls often happen when a new regime begins or after losing an extreme amount of weight. It didn't make me feel any better, so I measured. Sure enough I lost 3.25 inches in less than a week. I was too anxious to wait until Saturday. As of this morning I have already lost 2.50 inches. Total inches lost from neck to ankles is 57.75. Ok, I can live with that. I am now at 42lbs lost.
I have 36 days remaining before I leave for Memphis. Next week I will be giving my final measurements to the costume maker. I really hope I can lose the next 18lbs in 36 days. I want to reach my goal of 60lbs by the time I get home. I guess if I only make it to 50-55 lost, I will still be happy.
This is not a sprint, but I am realizing more and more it is a marathon....
Monday, September 19, 2011
Crock Pot Orange Chicken with Braised Angel Hair Cabbage (non-HCG recipe)
I am really loving the whole cook on Sunday for the majority of the week! Husband loves the meals, so it is a win-win. Since I still have to fix my HCG meals, this saves lots of time for me.
You will need:
-1 2.5lb pound of frozen chicken tenderloins (non-breaded)
-2 onions thinly sliced
-1 bag of shredded cabbage (cole slaw cabbage, but could use bok choy if available)*
-1 bottle of Teriyaki Glaze
-1 20 ounce can of mandarin oranges in their own juice
-1 single serving bottle of simply orange brand orange juice (with or without pulp, your choice)
-1-2 tsp of Chinese 5 spice
-1-2 tsp of black pepper
-crunchy rice noodles for garnish or sesame seeds (or both)
Put the frozen chicken, onions, Teriyaki, can of mandarin oranges with juice, bottle of orange juice, and spices in crock pot for 4-6 hours. The last hour, add the cabbage. Stir to combine. Prior to serving prepare the chicken by cutting into bite size pieces.
The sauce may be thin. To thicken it add 1 tbsp corn starch to 1 tbsp cold water. Stir to combine and then add to crock pot. Let sauce stand for a few minutes. If not at desired consistency, repeat the process.
Serve over brown rice and steam in bag shelled edamame. This would also be good in butter lettuce as an orange chicken lettuce wrap. For lettuce wrap, shred chicken instead of cutting it.
Enjoy!
You will need:
-1 2.5lb pound of frozen chicken tenderloins (non-breaded)
-2 onions thinly sliced
-1 bag of shredded cabbage (cole slaw cabbage, but could use bok choy if available)*
-1 bottle of Teriyaki Glaze
-1 20 ounce can of mandarin oranges in their own juice
-1 single serving bottle of simply orange brand orange juice (with or without pulp, your choice)
-1-2 tsp of Chinese 5 spice
-1-2 tsp of black pepper
-crunchy rice noodles for garnish or sesame seeds (or both)
Put the frozen chicken, onions, Teriyaki, can of mandarin oranges with juice, bottle of orange juice, and spices in crock pot for 4-6 hours. The last hour, add the cabbage. Stir to combine. Prior to serving prepare the chicken by cutting into bite size pieces.
The sauce may be thin. To thicken it add 1 tbsp corn starch to 1 tbsp cold water. Stir to combine and then add to crock pot. Let sauce stand for a few minutes. If not at desired consistency, repeat the process.
Serve over brown rice and steam in bag shelled edamame. This would also be good in butter lettuce as an orange chicken lettuce wrap. For lettuce wrap, shred chicken instead of cutting it.
Enjoy!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken (non-hcg recipe)
This is pretty much a non-hcg diet meal, but I thought it was worth posting.
1 2.5lb bag of frozen chicken tenderloins (non-breaded)
1 20oz can of pineapple chunks in their own juice, do not drain (no added sugar!)
2 medium onions quartered
1 bottle of Archer Farms (target brand) Hawaiian style BBQ sauce
Throw it all in a crock pot with salt (if you use it, I don't) and pepper. Cook for 4-6 hours or on low for 8. Prior to serving shred chicken with a fork.
serve over coconut basmati rice
1 can light coconut milk
cooked basmati rice
1-2 tbsp toasted cashews
serve with side of steam broccoli
I made this for the husband and he had enough for a few meals. He seemed to like it. Next week is Oriental Orange Chicken in the crock pot with edamame.
1 2.5lb bag of frozen chicken tenderloins (non-breaded)
1 20oz can of pineapple chunks in their own juice, do not drain (no added sugar!)
2 medium onions quartered
1 bottle of Archer Farms (target brand) Hawaiian style BBQ sauce
Throw it all in a crock pot with salt (if you use it, I don't) and pepper. Cook for 4-6 hours or on low for 8. Prior to serving shred chicken with a fork.
serve over coconut basmati rice
1 can light coconut milk
cooked basmati rice
1-2 tbsp toasted cashews
serve with side of steam broccoli
I made this for the husband and he had enough for a few meals. He seemed to like it. Next week is Oriental Orange Chicken in the crock pot with edamame.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Sassy Water
I cannot take credit for this one. I stole it from Pinterest.
It initially came from the Prevention Flat Belly Diet Plan, 4 day jump start.
Sassy Water
2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
12 small spearmint leaves.
Let steep overnight and drink by the end of the following day.
*(I sliced the ginger so I could strain it out before drinking)
It initially came from the Prevention Flat Belly Diet Plan, 4 day jump start.
Sassy Water
2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
12 small spearmint leaves.
Let steep overnight and drink by the end of the following day.
*(I sliced the ginger so I could strain it out before drinking)
Week 10 Re-Cap!
Another week down. Another 3lbs lost! I also lost 2.5 more inches, which is a total of 54 inches lost. It has been 74 days since I started on this diet. Despite my loss I have been stuck at 0.2lbs away from my next goal of 40lbs for what seems like ages (but it has only been a four days). I know, "would you like some whine with your cheese?"
I am still pleased, but need the scale to keep moving. I am not near done yet! I have my next goal which is another 20lbs set for my Memphis trip (in 43 days!). I cannot stress enough the importance of setting long term and short term goals. It really does keep you going. Not only goal setting, but small tangible (non-food) rewards are a good motivator.
Over the past few weeks, I have cleaned out my closet. It wasn't something I wanted to do, but had to do because my clothes just don't fit any more. They are too loose, too long, too big! I am in between sizes at the moment which is proving frustrating, but it is better than being unhappy and unhealthy because of my weight. I am almost ready for the next size down, which will mean clothes I haven 't seen since 2004!!!! Some still have tags as I became pregnant at the end of 2004 with my first child.
Pinterest has become a great source of inspiration. I can pin my goals and my rewards, find HCG recipes, and discover new work-out regimens.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that the scales move in the right direction soon! Another week down!
I am still pleased, but need the scale to keep moving. I am not near done yet! I have my next goal which is another 20lbs set for my Memphis trip (in 43 days!). I cannot stress enough the importance of setting long term and short term goals. It really does keep you going. Not only goal setting, but small tangible (non-food) rewards are a good motivator.
Over the past few weeks, I have cleaned out my closet. It wasn't something I wanted to do, but had to do because my clothes just don't fit any more. They are too loose, too long, too big! I am in between sizes at the moment which is proving frustrating, but it is better than being unhappy and unhealthy because of my weight. I am almost ready for the next size down, which will mean clothes I haven 't seen since 2004!!!! Some still have tags as I became pregnant at the end of 2004 with my first child.
Pinterest has become a great source of inspiration. I can pin my goals and my rewards, find HCG recipes, and discover new work-out regimens.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that the scales move in the right direction soon! Another week down!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Week 9 Re-Cap!
In this diet, consistency has to remain the focus. Some weeks losses will be greater than others. However, consistency means you are doing something right! So I guess, if nothing else, I am consistent.
Another 3lbs down this week! I am 2lbs shy of 40lbs lost now! I have 52 days until the Memphis trip. I have been on the diet for 59 days now.
I have started ordering pieces of my costume and am getting pretty excited! The wig came in this week. Next week I will be ordering the costume (since it is custom, I need to make sure I give plenty of time).
I am looking forward to buying some smaller fall clothing for the trip as well, but won't do that until right before I leave town.
Since the beginning of phase two, which is day number 44 and beyond, I have lost about 1/2 per day. This makes about about 8lbs lost in 16 days. So I did some math, which if people know me at all, I hate math and cannot do it in my head! So trusty calculator in hand I figured I had 16 days x 3 which =48 days. with my current track record of the 8lb in 16 days I should be able to lose 24 lbs. That will bring me exactly to my goal of 60lbs lost right before I depart for Memphis!
Now to just remain consistent for the next 48-52 days!!! Depending on time, I might have a few more recipes to share this week. It has been really busy with work, home, Nic & Lou designs, and now I am starting back up on the baking side of things as well!
Another 3lbs down this week! I am 2lbs shy of 40lbs lost now! I have 52 days until the Memphis trip. I have been on the diet for 59 days now.
I have started ordering pieces of my costume and am getting pretty excited! The wig came in this week. Next week I will be ordering the costume (since it is custom, I need to make sure I give plenty of time).
I am looking forward to buying some smaller fall clothing for the trip as well, but won't do that until right before I leave town.
Since the beginning of phase two, which is day number 44 and beyond, I have lost about 1/2 per day. This makes about about 8lbs lost in 16 days. So I did some math, which if people know me at all, I hate math and cannot do it in my head! So trusty calculator in hand I figured I had 16 days x 3 which =48 days. with my current track record of the 8lb in 16 days I should be able to lose 24 lbs. That will bring me exactly to my goal of 60lbs lost right before I depart for Memphis!
Now to just remain consistent for the next 48-52 days!!! Depending on time, I might have a few more recipes to share this week. It has been really busy with work, home, Nic & Lou designs, and now I am starting back up on the baking side of things as well!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Italian Chicken Marinara Skillet
This is similar to the "pizza chick" recipe I posted, but I thought it would be a good one to fight boredom on the diet.
This recipe is better suited for the OWL plan but can be tweaked for the Simeon's plan as well.
-3.5oz chicken breast boiled with italian seasoning and black pepper. Once cooled off shred chicken with two forks
-1 tsp no sodium tomato paste
-1-2 tbsp no sodium tomato sauce
-1-2oz chopped, sauteed onions or shallots
-1 tsp Ms. Dash Tomato Basil seasoning
-1/4 cup fat free shredded mozzarella (optional)
-1 tsp fresh basil
Sautee onions until translucent, add tomato sauce, paste, and seasonings. Simmer on Med-High heat until combined. If sauce too thick add 1/8 cup water. Add chicken. stir and let cook together for a few minutes. Last step is add the shredded cheese. Transfer to plate and serve. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
For Simeons compliant plan: Omit onions (remember-don't mix veggies) and cheese. Sub fresh tomato for the canned sauce/paste. Sautee' tomatoes with seasoning and some water to create a thin sauce. Can thicken if preferred with a tsp of cornstarch. Follow remaining instructions.
*can serve either with a portion of miracle (shirataki) noodles.
This recipe is better suited for the OWL plan but can be tweaked for the Simeon's plan as well.
-3.5oz chicken breast boiled with italian seasoning and black pepper. Once cooled off shred chicken with two forks
-1 tsp no sodium tomato paste
-1-2 tbsp no sodium tomato sauce
-1-2oz chopped, sauteed onions or shallots
-1 tsp Ms. Dash Tomato Basil seasoning
-1/4 cup fat free shredded mozzarella (optional)
-1 tsp fresh basil
Sautee onions until translucent, add tomato sauce, paste, and seasonings. Simmer on Med-High heat until combined. If sauce too thick add 1/8 cup water. Add chicken. stir and let cook together for a few minutes. Last step is add the shredded cheese. Transfer to plate and serve. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
For Simeons compliant plan: Omit onions (remember-don't mix veggies) and cheese. Sub fresh tomato for the canned sauce/paste. Sautee' tomatoes with seasoning and some water to create a thin sauce. Can thicken if preferred with a tsp of cornstarch. Follow remaining instructions.
*can serve either with a portion of miracle (shirataki) noodles.
Week 8 Re-Cap!
And.....58 days until I am Memphis bound!
This week my inches lost were minimal. I am not too happy about this. Only losing 1.75 inches makes me nervous that the weight loss is slowing. I am just hoping for consistency and not a full on plateau!
I am even closer to the 40lb goal! I only have 5.5 more to lose! The 40lb mark is also the goal I set before ordering my fabulous Halloween costume from the Etsy Shop Glamtastik! I am taking a little more avant garde approach to my Marie Antoinette theme.
This week was a lot of old stand-by recipes. However, I did a chicken marinara skillet recipe and it was really tasty. Recipe to come soon!
So, got to keep going! It seems like I have been on this diet much longer than 8 weeks. But, the reward is pretty nice. Smaller clothes, better health, more energy and hopefully less medications for my polycystic ovarian syndrome!
This week my inches lost were minimal. I am not too happy about this. Only losing 1.75 inches makes me nervous that the weight loss is slowing. I am just hoping for consistency and not a full on plateau!
I am even closer to the 40lb goal! I only have 5.5 more to lose! The 40lb mark is also the goal I set before ordering my fabulous Halloween costume from the Etsy Shop Glamtastik! I am taking a little more avant garde approach to my Marie Antoinette theme.
This week was a lot of old stand-by recipes. However, I did a chicken marinara skillet recipe and it was really tasty. Recipe to come soon!
So, got to keep going! It seems like I have been on this diet much longer than 8 weeks. But, the reward is pretty nice. Smaller clothes, better health, more energy and hopefully less medications for my polycystic ovarian syndrome!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Creamsicle Magic Mousse
Ok, this treat has been around quite a while. However, I found I can have this on the modified plan and not gain!
This treat goes by the name Jello Magic Mousse. It is revamped with sugar free jello and sugar free cool whip.
Watch the serving size. 1/2 cup is all you get, so savor every single last bite!
3oz box of sugar free jello
1 1/2 cups boiling water
8oz container of Cool Whip Free
In a large bowl-
Combine the boiling water and jello and stir until dissolved. Add in the cool whip and stir until combined.
Pour 1/2 of the mixture into serving dishes (prefer clear so you can see the layers). Makes 5 servings.
Chill for 4 hours minimum in the fridge.
Round about calories are no more than 60. Yummy!
This treat goes by the name Jello Magic Mousse. It is revamped with sugar free jello and sugar free cool whip.
Watch the serving size. 1/2 cup is all you get, so savor every single last bite!
3oz box of sugar free jello
1 1/2 cups boiling water
8oz container of Cool Whip Free
In a large bowl-
Combine the boiling water and jello and stir until dissolved. Add in the cool whip and stir until combined.
Pour 1/2 of the mixture into serving dishes (prefer clear so you can see the layers). Makes 5 servings.
Chill for 4 hours minimum in the fridge.
Round about calories are no more than 60. Yummy!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Losing Weight
I took this from a Pinterest pal! I believe this will be on a tea towel soon!
"I'm not losing weight. I'm getting rid of it. I have no intention of finding it again!"
Amen Sista!!!!!
"I'm not losing weight. I'm getting rid of it. I have no intention of finding it again!"
Amen Sista!!!!!
Skinny B*tch!
I embroidered this pin-up tea towel for a friend. We are in this whole diet thing together. There are some days I know I would have thrown in the towel if it weren't for her.
The towel says:
So, you can either be fat and jolly or a skinny bitch. It's your choice.....
Our mantra for this crazy quest we are on to improve our bodies inside and out!
So, you can either be fat and jolly or a skinny bitch. It's your choice.....
Our mantra for this crazy quest we are on to improve our bodies inside and out!
Green Bean "Fries"
I have been craving french fries. I don't usually like them all that much, but this past week I could have gone for some 5 Guys fries. Alas, I abstained!
I created something to replace those dangerous, yet delicious fries.
I don't normally care for green beans. But, I needed something different this week. So I found a bag of fresh steam french style green beans at our local Walmart market. I steamed them half of the time that the instructions allowed. I then sprayed them with the no calorie butter spray and tossed them in a parmesan seasoning mix by Kraft that I found with the cans of parmesan cheese at the market. I used a third of the bag and tossed them in a bowl before spreading them out on a cookie sheet in an even layer and baking for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
The result was a nutty flavor and a slightly crisp texture. I even served them to the husband who agreed they were good.
I am guessing this will serve as a replacement for fries long after this phase of the diet is behind me. Of course, this is a "rogue" recipe as it is not compliant with Simeon's protocol. It is however, a better match for the modified OWL plan.
I created something to replace those dangerous, yet delicious fries.
I don't normally care for green beans. But, I needed something different this week. So I found a bag of fresh steam french style green beans at our local Walmart market. I steamed them half of the time that the instructions allowed. I then sprayed them with the no calorie butter spray and tossed them in a parmesan seasoning mix by Kraft that I found with the cans of parmesan cheese at the market. I used a third of the bag and tossed them in a bowl before spreading them out on a cookie sheet in an even layer and baking for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
The result was a nutty flavor and a slightly crisp texture. I even served them to the husband who agreed they were good.
I am guessing this will serve as a replacement for fries long after this phase of the diet is behind me. Of course, this is a "rogue" recipe as it is not compliant with Simeon's protocol. It is however, a better match for the modified OWL plan.
Week 7 Re-Cap!
Today is day #51. I am happy to report that I have lost 30.5lbs! I have lost a total of 43 inches. 11.5 of those 43 inches are from my hips!
I lost 3lbs this week and 5.5 inches. Though the loss was a little slow this week and I stalled for a few days, I am still pleased. I was able to throw out (well, donate to Good-Will) an entire laundry basket of clothes last weekend. I am fitting into my smaller sizes and even some of those are loose.
I have fallen in love with loose leaf tea and drink a cup in the evening when I get home from work. I am on the search for interesting flavors of black tea at the moment.
I don't typically care for green beans, but have found a fondness for them as well as plain steamed broccoli and cauliflower. Of course these foods are not on the original protocol that Dr. Simeons developed, but on the modified plan they are allowed. And it is a good thing for me as salads are getting a tad boring!
This diet has helped with some of my health issues. No migraines in over a month! I have been able to cut out one of my medications for my polycystic ovarian syndrome as it causes hypoglycemia now.
Though extreme, this diet is working for me. I am looking forward to traveling home in October. I have changed my mini goal from 50lbs lost by October 26th to 55-60lbs. I think this is doable because of my 30.5lb success in 51 days!
I lost 3lbs this week and 5.5 inches. Though the loss was a little slow this week and I stalled for a few days, I am still pleased. I was able to throw out (well, donate to Good-Will) an entire laundry basket of clothes last weekend. I am fitting into my smaller sizes and even some of those are loose.
I have fallen in love with loose leaf tea and drink a cup in the evening when I get home from work. I am on the search for interesting flavors of black tea at the moment.
I don't typically care for green beans, but have found a fondness for them as well as plain steamed broccoli and cauliflower. Of course these foods are not on the original protocol that Dr. Simeons developed, but on the modified plan they are allowed. And it is a good thing for me as salads are getting a tad boring!
This diet has helped with some of my health issues. No migraines in over a month! I have been able to cut out one of my medications for my polycystic ovarian syndrome as it causes hypoglycemia now.
Though extreme, this diet is working for me. I am looking forward to traveling home in October. I have changed my mini goal from 50lbs lost by October 26th to 55-60lbs. I think this is doable because of my 30.5lb success in 51 days!