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!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
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.