Week 2ish
Current Weight: 184.4 lbs
Lost so far: 6 lbs
Need to lose: 33.6 lbs
Okay, so I am not sure how much of this was hard work... but it is progress nonetheless! I have started walking a little over a mile and my goal is at least 4 times a week. That has been going very well. Jordan loves walking too, so that makes motivates me.
I have just been feeling really down about my body - truthfully, I want it to be instant. I want to look and feel the way I did about five years ago.. or even two years ago. I want my body to look like it did before I had a baby. I love Jonas, but I really liked my self-esteem. But sitting around feeling bad isn't doing anything... so it is time to get on the elliptical!
As far as my goals, I didn't really stick to any of them :/ BUT when I went shopping I bought easy to make healthier meals, and I feel like I have been making progress. So these will remain my goals.
Goals this week:
Make a healthy menu
(Increase protein and vegetables and decrease sugars and starches)
Work on positive self talk
Keep a food journal
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
The Loaded Bowl
The Loaded Bowl
(http://cleaneatingmachine.blogspot.com/2010/09/load-up.html)
from Clean Eating Magazine, Sept/Oct 2010
serves 12
Ingredients:
3 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained (or 2 cups cooked black beans)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (more or less according to your taste)
2 fresh avocados, pitted, peeled and diced
Fresh lemon juice to prevent avocado from browning
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 4 limes
Zest of 1 lime
Dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. While it is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, and cilantro.
3. Dice avocados and drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside.
4. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bullet-style blender. Pulse until garlic is incorporated and dressing appears creamy. Set aside.
5. Fluff quinoa with fork and add to bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add lime juice and zest; toss to combine. Top each serving with avocado pieces and dressing.
This salad will keep well, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days. Without the avocado, it could last up to 6 days, and may be frozen. Feel free to substitute brown rice for the quinoa, or add grilled chicken to make a heartier meal.
(http://cleaneatingmachine.blogspot.com/2010/09/load-up.html)
from Clean Eating Magazine, Sept/Oct 2010
serves 12
Ingredients:
3 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained (or 2 cups cooked black beans)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (more or less according to your taste)
2 fresh avocados, pitted, peeled and diced
Fresh lemon juice to prevent avocado from browning
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 4 limes
Zest of 1 lime
Dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. While it is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, and cilantro.
3. Dice avocados and drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside.
4. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bullet-style blender. Pulse until garlic is incorporated and dressing appears creamy. Set aside.
5. Fluff quinoa with fork and add to bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add lime juice and zest; toss to combine. Top each serving with avocado pieces and dressing.
This salad will keep well, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days. Without the avocado, it could last up to 6 days, and may be frozen. Feel free to substitute brown rice for the quinoa, or add grilled chicken to make a heartier meal.
The start of a journey...
For the past few years I have been heavier than I wanted to be... then I got pregnant. Now I am looking at extra pounds and my body being completely different than before.
So here are the stats (as embarrassing as they might may be).
Week 1
Current Weight: 190.4 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Need to lose: 39.6 lbs
So I am just beginning and I am giving myself 10 months. That would mean that I need to lose 1 pound a week in order to lose all the weight by next year.
Name of the game: will power. I know what I want, but I have a hard time seeing the big picture.
Goals this week:
Make a healthy menu
(Increase protein and vegetables and decrease sugars and starches)
Work on positive self talk
Keep a food journal
Here is trying to be accountable! If I put it on the internet that makes it real right?
So here are the stats (as embarrassing as they might may be).
Week 1
Current Weight: 190.4 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Need to lose: 39.6 lbs
So I am just beginning and I am giving myself 10 months. That would mean that I need to lose 1 pound a week in order to lose all the weight by next year.
Name of the game: will power. I know what I want, but I have a hard time seeing the big picture.
Goals this week:
Make a healthy menu
(Increase protein and vegetables and decrease sugars and starches)
Work on positive self talk
Keep a food journal
Here is trying to be accountable! If I put it on the internet that makes it real right?
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