Foodie Post!

This post is going to be all about food.  I know really interesting.   Lol!  Anyway...  Okay so in case any of you are wondering how I am losing the weight, it all comes down to the food and servings I am eating.  As I've said I seek counselling in reference to my food intake and issues.  And I do this because of my past eating disorder.  I need help getting into a routine that sticks.  And I need to be accountable to someone other than myself.  And JD well that doesn't work as I was with him when I had the eating disorder.  I wouldn't stop for him either.  So...this seems to work...so I am spending way too much money getting great advice and support.  Worth every penny?  Yes I think so.

 

Anyway onto my servings.  I'm going to list my allowance of servings per day and 2 examples of portion sizes.  Please do keep in mind that these are geared to my weight and my weight loss goals.  They are different for different people.  This is also geared to help me lose weight without working out, so by working out I am burning a little more than the average, however, I am also replacing fat with muscle which does weigh more.  So here we go!

 

 

2 protein per day  : 1 p = 2 eggs or 4 oz lean meats

2 starch per day    : 1 s = 1/4 cup cooked white rice or 2 pieces of diet bread

2 fruit per day       : 1 f = 1/2 a banana or 1 cup strawberries

3 veggies per day  : 1 v = 1/2 cup carrots or 2 cups lettuce

1 dairy per day      : 1 d = 1 oz of cheese or 2 yogurts

2 fats per day        : 1 f = 1/2 oz of pine nuts or 1 tsp of butter

1 free exchange    :  One 100 calorie snack pouch or 4 oz of wine

 

And of course 2 litres of water a day. 

 

It is very strict!  I do admit I have some trouble with being as strict as I should be.  And I know this is why I'm not losing it as fast as I would like.  But again it's starting a new healthy habit, that does require a lot of extra work.  So I'm giving myself a break and allowing a slip or two per week.  I've been getting more and more strict as each week passes.  It's dinner that is always the issue.  Very healthy dinners that meet my remaining criteria for the days allowance are tricky.  And keep in mind I have to feed a 2 1/2 year old and a 200+ lbs 6'2 man!  But everything is a work in progress. 

 

By November though my habits and consumption are going to change again as I enter into my year of training...more on that later though...Lol! 

 

Okay so now some of my meals this week....

 

My pictures aren't the best but I'm only now starting to use my new phone as a camera...That's a whole other post!  But anyway as you will see I've had too much red meat already this week so I will be having fish and chicken for the remainder.  This week was not my best week so far, but seeing it laid out helps me see where I need tweaking.

 

 

Oven Roasted Chicken with Crunchy Garlic Broccoli.  What is not in the picture is the Kale Chips I made and ate while I fed the baby!  Lol!  Deeeeelicious! 

Meat Loaf and Asparagus with Pine Nut Butter and Roasted Tomato Soup
(My meat loaf always looks like a disaster, but it is SO good)

 

 

Favorite Meal by far.  I gave this recipe of meatloaf to one of my friends and her husband asked for it twice this week!  It's so good and loaded with veggies.  So much so that one serving equals 1 protein and 1 veg.  And I always find I lose 1 to 2 lbs after having this for dinner and lunch the next day.  I'll post the recipe on my recipe page later this week. 

 

 

1/4 cup of Rolled Oats with a tiny amount of brown sugar

 

My pre gym meal.  I usually have this and drink one 8 oz of water before heading to the gym.  Then I go to my weigh in.  It fills me up and it's a starch my body has no problem breaking down.

Steak (4oz) and 1 cup of Asparagus with Pine Nut Butter

This was Monday night's dinner after JD being sick.  And you know what.  It helped me shed the extra pound I put on from eating out at the Food Poisoning Joint! 

 

 

And as you can see in my pictures, my preference of veggies seems to be leaning to the green ones.  This is really funny since I never would eat anything green until 2 years ago!  Asparagus is my favorite though as it cleanses everything out.  And broccoli, well it's just good!  Kale I'm learning to enjoy.  And yes I know tomato soup is usually a no no.  Not this recipe.  This recipe is like 100 calories for 1 1/2 cup.  On the weight watchers points system it is a zero.  I will also share this recipe on my page...  Soon!

 

Okay well that's it for me tonight.  If you have any meal ideas or good blogs, websites that you frequent for good healthy dinner ideas, please do share them with me.  I love trying new recipes. 

 

And trust me if you are looking for a great blog with healthy meals, pop over to Iowa Girls Eats!  Everything I have ever made from her site has been delicious!  I just can never seem to get my sauces as thick as everyone says they should be in their recipes, and I do not want to add corn starch.  Argh!  Oh well, I like au jus anyway!  Lol!

 

Oh!  And how about I leave you with some cuteness!  Love my girls!!! 

Much Love!

 

ks



 

An Organized Mind.

I know I promised a 6 month update on Lucy, but I still haven't done her picture so that post will come in the next 2 days.  Today I wanted to post about what I've been working on for the last 2-3 days. 

 

My thyroid is totally off (I'm sure).  And because of that I seem to have the mind of a goldfish.  I forget everything.  This is causing problems when it comes to my attempting to eat healthy and get onto a proper work out schedule.  So I decided (to get my thyroid panel run) to make some schedules.  I have spent the last 3 days going over recipes and making a meal plan for the next 2 weeks.  It was tough actually.  As I have to count everything.  Not calories, but portions, food groups and fat.  I planned every day from breakfast to late night snack.  It's all down now all I have to do is follow it.  It makes groceries easier, and it takes the guess work out of what's for dinner.  Of course there will be adjustments on days I want to eat left overs.  And I didn't leave myself any cheats.  So I will adjust accordingly.  As I don't think I should deprive myself but I need to deserve the cheat.

 

And while I was at my meal planning, I decided I would do a work out schedule.  I did it for the whole month of January.  And looking at it, it looks a little hard to keep to.  But you have to start somewhere.  And if I am only able to make it to half it is still better than last month.  And if I make it to all of it!  Wow Boy will I be on my way.  On my workout schedule I also highlighted at the bottom of each day what meat we are eating that night so I know to take it out of the freezer in the morning.  Here is where my goldfish mind is killing me.  So now I have it staring at me on the fridge, what I need to do every day.  And I think the schedule I made will work with Lucy's nap schedule. 

 

Lucy is so much different than Lola in her sleep habits.  Lola slept through the night from 4 months on...And well Lucy...we are battling with right now.  Her naps are at the worst times of the day and not always at the same time every day.  But I made it to the gym yesterday and ran 4 km's.  And today I planned my workout after her first morning nap, so at 11 today.  It makes it tough to do anything else really through out the day, but right now the most important things are keeping my babies happy and getting mommy healthy.   Every run is getting better and better.  Easier and faster pace every time.  Today though I am hitting the bike.  And I am NERVOUS!  I haven't been on my bike in over a year.  And tonight I am going swimming for one hour.   I am still down only 3 lbs.  I seem to be stuck at 150.  And this is the reason it is time to go really hard at the gym.  I know my body type and I need to eat healthy and sweat my butt off! 

Okay that's enough talk about that.  6 month post coming up in 2 days!

Much Love!
ks

Day 2 - LC (lifestye change)...LOL!

Well Day 1's dinner didn't go as well as planned.  We ended up eating in the hotel bar at my parents hotel.  So I had a beef dip.  It was small and good.  But not on my meal plan.  But here's the good thing about yesterday.  I made it through day 1. 

 

Day 2 is starting out pretty good.  So far I've had prunes and a meal replacement shake.  The meal replacement shake is 1 protein, 1 fat and 1 starch.  So it's loaded.  I'm also downing my water like a good girl.  My lunch is going to be 2 cups of lettuce with 1 tablespoon of oil dressing and a 1/2 cup of carrots.  Dinner will be a * bare naked chicken * with asparagus.  And for my snack 1 cup of strawberries.  As of this morning I'm already down 1 lbs. 

 

I am hungry.  But that's only because I have been overeating all starchy foods for the last 6 months.  And it's going to take awhile for my insulin to balance out my body.  Plus I need to stretch my foods out which is a work in progress.  But every step is a step in the right direction.

 

I'm planning on hitting the gym on Thursday while my cleaning lady is here.  I hope pray that the girls co-operate.  I need to get back to my running and I absolutely have to get back into the pool!  I have  a little under 7 months to get tri ready.  And no I will not be doing the Olympic tri, I will be doing the small one still.  My swimming is so bad I'd rather take my time and build up to the bigger swims.  I would do an Olympic duo, but not a tri. 

 

Okay I think I've bent your ears enough today about the lifestyle change.  I have another post rolling around in my head I might just start today.  I don't know.  Lol!  Can you tell none of my babies are sleeping.  I'm killing time with one in the excersaucer beside me right now.  Lol!

 

*Bare naked chicken*  is a recipe I found with balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, onions, and pepper.  I am going to make it for my first time tonight.  It's from the Best of the Best cookbook series.  I love those books!

Much Love!

ks

A Recipe Cook / Blog Changes

That's me!  I definitely am not a cook by nature.  I bake very well but I'm reluctant to experiment with my own recipes.  Meaning I very rarely veer off the beaten path.  And well cooking...lets just say I wasn't the best eater growing up so of course I took very little interest in creating food.  I cooked with my mom but it was always meat and potatoes and very bland seasonings.  

Now that I'm older and my palate has changed...cough..cough..I've stopped being so stubborn.  I have found that I do really enjoy food.  With lots of different  flavors, textures, and styles.  I now find myself stalking the food blogs looking for new fantastic recipes.  Now I will say I have had to adjust a few of them to suit some of my food aversions and to make them a smidge bit healthier, but I have come across a few great winners!

As you may or may not have noticed.  I have cleaned up my blog reader a little bit.  And I've added some running and food blogs that I have found quite good.  I'm not running right now, but I plan on getting back to it PDQ after PJ is born, and I plan on attacking it harder than I ever had.  I want to do a marathon next summer.  So reading other runner's blogs and healthy nutrition blogs is keeping me very motivated.  

Any of the recipes I try that are a hit I will definitely post a link to them here for my fellow blog friends.  Like this one ....  Fresh Margarita Chicken  from Iowa Girl Eats.  It was FANTASTIC!!!  I even made the lime cilantro rice and the guacamole.  LolaBean and JD loved it!  It was super easy.  I was nervous about the guacamole as I'm not a huge avocado fan, but on top of the chicken it was pure heaven!  Seriously pop over, check it out and try it.  You will not be sorry!

Anyway, this blog post was intended to tell you where I am heading with this blog.  It will be more of a family blog about cooking, running and parenting after Infertility.  My trying to conceive days are over.  I turn 35 this week.  Our second baby girl is due this summer.  And doing another DE cycle just gives me anxiety thinking about it.   Maybe that will change...I mean I'm only 35, but for now...no more...  I still hope you will follow me and my family's adventures.  And I hope you like what you find gracing this space.

Much Love!

ks