Week Four - Out the Door!!!

Ah well, it was bound to happen.  Considering I attended two kids birthday parties this week and ate my way theough St Paddy's day corned beef...and through coincidence didn't get to the gym despite my best efforts...I didn't lose any weight.  On the flip side, I didn't gain any either!

Don't worry folks, I am still on board.  Its not even a bad idea to plateau ever now and then to give your body a rest.

I still feel good...and here's looking forward to next weeks results!

Weight: 187

Big Bold Breakfast! Start your day right.

 

I LOVE BREAKFAST!  Do NOT try to tell me to eat wheata shreds or crappy crisps with nonfat milk.  I won't do it!

I LOVE BREAKFAST!  And it sets your up for a great rest of the day.

When I am short on time, I have a whole wheat double fiber english muffin, toasted with a bit of cream cheese or peanutbutter and a sprinkle of chia seeds.  If time allows, I add a yoplait light yogurt.

When I have a spare few minutes, I make a delicious breakfast burrito as pictured above.  I use one regular egg and scramble it with some egg substitute and a splash of milk.  I cook it using just nonstick spray.  I use a La Tortilla factory whole wheat low carb soft taco sized tortilla and a ton of salsa.  That is the simple version!  For the extra indulgent burrito pictured here, I sauteed some lunch meat ham and red onions first, then also added a pickled jalapeno sliced.  They are SO full of flavor for practically ZERO calories!  SO MUCH TASTE!

This burrito is UNDER 300 CALORIES!  And it will fill you up.  As an added bonus, spicy foods are supposed to amp up your metabolism!  WOOT!  WINNING!

 

Guilt Free Summer Treat!

If you are trying to watch you calories during Summer, you definitely face some challenges.  Think gooey ice cream sandwiches, sugary sweet iced tea and loads of macaroni salad!  But there are also a wealth of HEALTHY advantages that summer provides.

Grilling is such an easy and delicious way to cook both proteines and vegetables in a tasty and yet healthy way!  Grilled chicken, shishkebabas, zucchini,  portabello mushrooms...I could go on all day!  Turkey burgers, salmon burgers, salmon...teriyaki glazed or with a little bbq sauce...my mouth is already watering!

Add to that the plethora of in season fruits and vegetables at their prime, and summer time is GOOD EATS time!

But, you can still miss those cold sweet treats.

Give these ideas a try!

Check out fudgesicles.  Even the standard sugar varieties tend to be relatively low calorie compared to ice cream or even juice bars.

Freeze your OWN juice bars...with low sugar juices or with water added.   Add bits of fresh summer fruit or fresh chopped mint!

If you need a GUILT FREE TREAT try a NO calorie version of a snow cone.  I take crushed ice from my freezer (you may have to buy crushed ice or buy an ice crusher if your fridge doesn't have one).  I squirt on a healthy dose of Strawberry Watermellon Miio.   Viola!  Delicious and totally guilt free.

You are welcome!

Week Three to a Healthier Me!

I did my weekly weigh in this morning, and I am down to 187!  Two more pounds gone! 

If I keep this pace, I will be in the 170s by mid April!

Feeling pretty good.

Momentous Occasion!

Only my fellow fatties will understand the joy of this.   Realize that I only thought to film this after doing it for about 20 minutes, so my finger actually swelled a little.   Obsess much?  Yes.   I have to take my joy and encouragment where I can find it.

Witness the Miracle Here!

This is my old ring that I thought I would have to have sized up if I ever wanted to wear it again because it barely fit at all.  Now, it almost falls off.   I will have to size it down if I ever want to wear it again!

Nom Nom Yummy Kale!

Get your nosh on!

One way I make sure I GET full and STAY full at meals is hy having at least one tasty almost guilt free item that I can eat my fill of.  My son loves Kale Chips, and I will post about those next time I make them, but here I have for you MY favorite way to enjoy kale.

Tomatoe Garlic Kale

You will need:

Kale (A big bag or a few bunches)
A few pieces of turkey bacon
Boullion or Better then Boullion or Stock
Can of Tomatoes
Garlic
Red Onion

Chop up a few pieces of turkey bacon and brown them in a pot.

Once they are browned add a can of diced tomatoes, a can of water and a couple ofntsp of better than boullion or replace the can of water with a cup or two of chicken broth.  Add chopped garlic to taste.

Add a full bag of kale.  If you are using bunched kale, rinse it, remove large ribs and chop it before adding.  Cover it and simmer at least 25 min.

Serve and ENJOY!

Find an ACTIVE HOBBY!

The key to staying active is to not make it ALL feel like WORK.  Find something that you honestly ENJOY that keeps you moving.

Have you tried:

Gardening
Walking
Fun Runs
Dance Class
Volunteering - Habitat for Humanities etc
White Water Rafting
Hiking
Dancing in your room

ANYTHING that gets you moving is GOOD!

Pick a night to go to the club with your friends and break a sweat on the dance floor!  Just make smart beverage choices (Rum and diet coke? or Stick with water!)

Here is what I enjoy:

REFINISHING ANTIQUE FURNITURE!

If you want to see more, check out my web site:

Maple Marmalade Boutique

I SWEAT MY BUNS OFF sanding, stirring, painting, waxing and buffing as well as hauling heavy furniture around.  I really, really LOVE it...and it gets me moving!

Find YOUR joy!