Revolving Diet

Morning Motivation...

Day 131 ~ 5/30/12

Last night BBQ, since I was unable to update dinner, it was basically a cheeseburger (no roll) a scoop of potato salad and a small scoop of macaroni salad.  Not too bad, but when I got home - inhaled a Snicker Bar.  I know it shold not of even been in my house (technically,  it wasn't) I was searching my purse (another place it shouldn't have been), and at the bottom - THERE. IT. WAS., it was like a gift from the Chocolate Overlord (yes, Chocolate Overlord)....I do not look at chocolate as being governed by an angel, a guardian, a god....it's purely the work of some sort of devil - why else would it be so, so  good,  but be so bad???  Typically a small piece of chocolate is not bad for you, or even two small pieces...BUT WHO CAN STOP AT ONE or TWO "SMALL" Pieces???

Onto today...I have stated before that mayonaise is not allowed on this diet, but looking through few recipes included in book - low and behold there was a recipe for mayo - Who makes mayo other than Hellman's???

I ended up making (2) recipes from the book today.  Mayo & buckwheat pancakes (recipes below)

Breakfast: 2 Buckwheat & wheat germ pancakes, 1/2 cup natural applesauce, Chobani non-fat Blood Orange yogurt

Lunch: Tuna fish made with my homemade mayo (who knew only 5 ingredients and you have manyo??) over a bed of lettuce and chopped tomatoes, an orange

Dinner:  Three Quinoa cakes, a box of broccoli florets, 1/2 cup non fat cottage cheese

Let me tell you - I am going to be eating Quinoa Cakes for a while.  The other day when I told you I had Quinoa everywhere, I was not kidding.  I had dried quinoa all over the counter tops (from my attempts at pre-rinsing before using)  and floor, I found cooked quinoa in my hair and my ears.  I ended up freezing the extra I made because I really just did not know what to do with it!  I spoke to my Dad and he eats it as a breakfast - he said he justs adds brown sugar, raisins and a dash of cinnamon - sort of like oatmeal.  Something I may have to try to get rid of the extra.

Mayonnaise Recipe (Makes 1 cup)

1 egg

5 ml (1 teaspoon) mustard

5 ml (1 teaspoon) lemon juice

2 ml (1/2 teaspoon) salt

250 ml (1 cup) olive oil

 

In blender, put egg, mustard, lemon juice and salt, blend for about 30 seconds.  With blender running add oil in a thin steady stream through the opening of the lid.  Mayo is done when it is thick and creamy. Store in refrigerator.  Extra Note: to "stretch" mayo, add one beaten egg white.

 

Buckwheat Pancakes (makes 2 pancakes)

75 ml (1/4 cup) buckwheat flour

15 ml (1 tablespoon) wheat germ

75 ml (1/4 cup) water

5 ml (1 tsp) vegetable oil

 

Mix dry ingredients. Gradually add water and mix into  smooth batter. let sit 5 minutes.  Over medium heat, heat oil then add half the batter tilting pan to cover, Cook turning once. Garnish with fruit, sugar free jam or non-fat cheese.

 I made the mistake of thinking I had Buckwheat flour at home, but I had buckwheat grains.  The pancakes were tasty, grainy and plain. Using flour I am sure I would of had a smoother "pancake" like "pancake"....but what can you do - I wasn't going to run out at 6am to get buckwheat flour.

The homemade mayo, not Hellmans's, but not bad.  It does have a slight mustard taste and I would think if you are not a famn of mustard you could probably skip it.

I hope your day went well - if you are fortunate to be off this week  - LUCKY YOU!!!  I am jealous!

Have a SUPER night!!

 

 

Morning Motivation...

Day 130 ~ 5/29/12

I lost weight after the Hibachi (noodles & rice) but I gained after the BBQ???  Weird.

We are OFFICIALLY into summer.  Yesterday I got in my car after BBQ and car temp was 102 degrees!  Today the weather is calling for 89-92 degrees...what  happened to Spring??  I haven't even dragged out my Spring/Summer stuff yet.

This week is going to be a busy one with the first order of business starting tonight after work  - help my mom (mother-in-law) with cleaning the leaves out of the pool liner so we can get the pool opened.  It's way too hot, too soon, not to have a pool available for lounging and cooling off in!  That being said, dinner is going to be a quick bbq.  We will be too sweaty (and stinky) to go anywhere - best to be outdoors and eat while not to offend others.

Breakfast:  1/2 cup orange juice, whole wheat bagel with 1 teaspoon sugar free marmalade, chobani blood orange yogurt (really this is one of my new favorite yogurts, try it!!)

Lunch: Take out deli salad - lettuce & spinach mix,  tomatoes, red onion, green olives, chickpeas, sliced chicken breast - olive oil & red wine winegar dressing.

Dinner:  BBQ - posting early as I will be home late tonight and probably too tired to even glance at computer....will update dinner tomorrow

Long day today with my pool cleaning workout tonight.   I hope your day went well and you were able to get a healthy habit in and you are ready for the rest of the week!

Have a WONDERFUL night!  Talk to you more tomorrow!!

Morning Motivation...

Day 129 ~ 5/28/12

Down 4.5 pounds for the week, not bad considering I had Hibachi and BBQ today!

I hope your weekend was full of fun activities and you didn't get overheated in this scorcher of a weekend!!

Today was another day of limiting Breakfast so I could partake in a wonderful BBQ...beginning of summer traditions are hard to break!  My contributions to BBQ were the Caprese Salad, Watermelon and Cheesecake Stuffed Straberries (Recipe Below)...

Breakfast:  Lemon Ziner Tea, Chobani Fat Free Blood Orange yogurt

Lunch & Dinner: 1 plain burger with roll (roll not on diet), a scoop of potato salad, a scoop of macaroni salad (neither was the potsto & macaroni salads), tomato, fresh basil & mozzerella caprese.

Snack: 2 cups watermelon and ice tea

I  brought, but did not eat Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries (not a fan of the strawberry as you already know) and they were a hit!!!

I made mine Gluten Free as Dad is Celiac.  So instead of topping with Ground Graham Crackers, I used Ground Almonds (Almond Meal)

Easy Peasy Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe

About 15 Large Strawberries, hulled and the inners removed

8 oz package of Cream Cheese (I used low fat cream cheese)

3-4 tablespoons powdered sugar (add more if you want sweeter)

2 teaspoons vanilla

 

Using a hand mixer blend until smooth.  Put mix into a pastry bag (or baggie, cut off tip) and then squeeze mix into each strawberry and a little over the top. Take filled strawberry and then dip into graham crackers/or almond meal.

 

You can take this recipe to a whole 'nother level - after you hulled and removed inners, dip bottoms of strawberries in chocolate, chill and then fill with cheesecake mixture, I didn't have time or I would have done this.

 

They were a hit, so I wouldn't over think it.  Quick and easy last minute dessert.

So I am sticking with this diet for the rest of this week.  I really did not have the time with this busy hoilday weekend to research another diet. 

Have an AWESOME night and we are all back on track tomorrow (the second MONDAY of the week).

Morning Motivation...

Day 128 ~ 5/27/12

Another day of rushing around!!  Today was my nieces actual Confirmation and in pure typical "me" fashion, I ran to store to buy something to wear only to find that my browsing @ 9:00 am to 10:30am made me get to the church just ahead of the priest walking down the aisle.  Oh....and I ended up wearing something I already had, so basically time wasted that I will never get back.

Breakfat: 2 HB eggs, 2 slices bacon, 2 slices swiss cheese

Lunch: Jay Robb Vanilla Protein shake with added cinnamon & extra vanilla and an apple

Dinner: Leftover Hibachi steak with Quinoa and a side salad with Bolthouse Farms Salsa Ranch Yogurt dressing (a little spicy and delicious!!), Chobani Blood Orange fat free yogurt

I know most of you are enjoying a BBQ now as I write this, or even tomorrow and that is great!  This time of year/season is the best for getting fresh fruits, salads and grilled meats and veggies(instead of fried and butter laden) .  It's also the best time to combine two wonderful opportunites - enjoying the fresh air while being active and laughing with family and friends.

 When I stated above about wasting time that I will never get back - I said it off the cuff - but if you really think about the time we have (or think we have) - it will never be enough.  There are some of us that are ambitious (nothing wrong with that),  having their eye on the ultimate goal and missing  what is right in front of them.  Looking at what the next person is doing and losing sight of what is most important can make you bump  into things and make mistakes that can never be corrected.

 The paths we take are so much clearer when we stop looking at what everyone is doing and instead concentrate on ourselves. That is not just realted to getting healthy, it's in our own personal life too.  Each of us can only juggle so much.  It's taking the time to step back and let what is important fall into place and enjoying things at a slower pace.  We live in a fast past world.  But is it worth it to move fast all the time and miss out on what is most important to each one of us as individuals?

ENJOY this nice long weekend and take time for yourself and what is important to you!!

 

Morning Motivation....

Day 127 ~ 5/26/12

Same weight today.  No loss, no gain.

Only (2) meals today as I knew I would be having rice/noodles at dinner tonight.  My niece is making her confirmation tomorrow and in order for the entire family to get together dinner was tonight and the confirmation is tomorrow.

Breakfast:

(1) full egg and (2) egg whites, chopped ham and a quinoa cake on the side

Dinner: First Hint...

Second Hint....

Look at all this food!!  Now you know why I only had (2) meals today, we had Hibachi

It was a nice get together with my brother in law , my nieces, my dad and his girlfriend and my  brother in laws family....the only person  that was missed (so, so much) was my sister. 

This was the first get together since the funeral.  It was nice, but all of us had my sister on our minds. 

After all that food, I am ready for a nap and Booby has beaten me to it....gotta go get comfy!!

Have a wionderful night and enjoy a nice relaxing Sunday!!