So it's Thursday. It's time for me to tell you all how fabulous I'm doing on my diet and how I've lost all the fat I wanted to, and I haven't strewn from my diet once. BUT I can't tell you any of that. I sucked last week!! I still made good decisions, but Halloween killed me. I have a toddler who has no need for 17 lbs of chocolate. I had to do SOMETHING with it before it went bad, right? Anyhow, yes, Halloween, a birthday party, one too many restaurant meals. On the upside I HAVE been working out more to try to compensate for the less-than-perfect eating.
I got up to 17 push ups yesterday! Woo hoo! And they were REAL ones, not girlie ones. I tried to do it again today, not as much luck...only got 14. Must have ate my spinach yesterday!
My arms are definitely more toned, and so are my abs. NOW I just have to eliminate the layer of fat over the abs. I'll get there. I'm still doing a lot better than I used to be.
I have an insanely busy weekend with 10 PHOTOSHOOTS lined up. So it's going to be a really big challenge for me to eat right with barely any time to spare and driving from shoot to shoot. I really wish this was a health conscious city that had places to drive-through and get fresh fruits and veggie wraps, etc. WISH ME LUCK!
Showing posts with label Back to Skinny. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Back to Skinny. Show all posts
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Yummy, healthy, and organic stir-fry!
So I promised that I would be a little more diligent about posting recipes of some of the things I've been eating to get "Back to Skinny". Granted, a stir-fry isn't the best way to get a trim waistline...BUT this recipe is a great alternative to what you would see in a Chinese or Japanese restaurant.
Here's what I used:
Shrimp
Garlic
Fresh Broccoli
Fresh Organic Baby Portabella Mushrooms (use whatever kind suits you)
Organic Soba Noodles (these are Japanese buckwheat noodles that are super low in sodium and fat...they're really quick to cook and GOOD!)
Kikkoman Low Sodium Teriyaki Sauce
Kikkoman Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Pictures below of the Teriyaki and Soba noodles so you know what to look for at the store. Sorry for the low quality pictures, and yes I realize that I have very expensive camera equipment at home, but it's not always the most convenient thing to use!)
And HERE's the easy recipe to prepare the shrimp stir-fry::
*Before I begin I should tell you that I don't measure ANYTHING when cooking...I just eyeball everything. If you really like broccoli, add extra...if you hate mushrooms, don't use 'em!*
Boil your water for the soba noodles.
In a large saute pan on Medium, saute the broccoli and mushrooms in olive oil, some teriyaki sauce, and minced garlic until slightly tender.
Add shrimp to saute pan.
Add soba noodles to boiling water and boil for 3 minutes.
Drain noodles and put them directly in the saute pan. Mix with veggies and add some more teriyaki sauce and a splash of soy sauce to taste. Let sit on heat for another 2 minutes or so until heated through.
Serve while hot.
I love this dish--it's so good! And the nice thing about making it yourself is being able to customize it to suit your health needs. I'm a huge fungus freak--so mine of course had TONS of mushrooms! Try it out and let me know how you like it :)
Here's what I used:
Shrimp
Garlic
Fresh Broccoli
Fresh Organic Baby Portabella Mushrooms (use whatever kind suits you)
Organic Soba Noodles (these are Japanese buckwheat noodles that are super low in sodium and fat...they're really quick to cook and GOOD!)
Kikkoman Low Sodium Teriyaki Sauce
Kikkoman Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Pictures below of the Teriyaki and Soba noodles so you know what to look for at the store. Sorry for the low quality pictures, and yes I realize that I have very expensive camera equipment at home, but it's not always the most convenient thing to use!)
And HERE's the easy recipe to prepare the shrimp stir-fry::
*Before I begin I should tell you that I don't measure ANYTHING when cooking...I just eyeball everything. If you really like broccoli, add extra...if you hate mushrooms, don't use 'em!*
Boil your water for the soba noodles.
In a large saute pan on Medium, saute the broccoli and mushrooms in olive oil, some teriyaki sauce, and minced garlic until slightly tender.
Add shrimp to saute pan.
Add soba noodles to boiling water and boil for 3 minutes.
Drain noodles and put them directly in the saute pan. Mix with veggies and add some more teriyaki sauce and a splash of soy sauce to taste. Let sit on heat for another 2 minutes or so until heated through.
Serve while hot.
I love this dish--it's so good! And the nice thing about making it yourself is being able to customize it to suit your health needs. I'm a huge fungus freak--so mine of course had TONS of mushrooms! Try it out and let me know how you like it :)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Back to Skinny Part II
So it's Thursday--1 more week of dieting under my belt. THIS week I can actually SEE results which is awesome. Over the weekend Joe had told me that he definitely noticed a difference (without me ASKING--so he wasn't even trapped into it!). I guess it was Tuesday that I actually noticed by looking in the mirror.
I HAVE been slacking, though on my measurements. Never took them, so unfortunately I don't have any numbers to report. And Joe insists that I DO NOT get a new scale. That's probably for the best...women rely too heavily on the scale...but that number is oh-so-freakin-important to us!
So I even did good over the weekend. On Sunday I definitely CHEATED which I think I mentioned before. Pasta, lots of zucchini, bread, and then I was craving something sweet so I went to Wegmans and bought a 1/2 pumpkin roll--and it was soo delicious!
I was especially impressed with yesterday. I traveled to Pittsburgh for a consult. How easy is it when you're in the car for 4 1/2 hours in a day to stop and pick up fast food? That's seriously the hardest time to stay faithful is when I'm driving. Not to mention, no one else can SEE me eating crap food when I'm by myself in my car! Then I don't feel as guilty. So yesterday I actually PLANNED AHEAD (gasp! Pause for reaction) and brought extra bottled water, almonds, and an apple for the snack on the drive there. When I got there early I went to subway and ordered a 6 inch chicken teriyaki sub on wheat with no cheese, no dressing, and lots of veggies. Then I took a hint from the Biggest Loser and opened up the sub and pulled out the "flesh" of the bread so it was basically just the outside crust I was eating. Then of course, at Starbucks for the consult I faced another challenge. Ohhhh my yummy fat-filled frothy beverages! I stuck with something I love, but made it much more health-conscious. I got a nonfat pumpkin spice latte with no whip. Good job Kara Marie. Go ahead, say it.
Speaking of Biggest Loser...anyone else LOVE THAT SHOW?? How about this question...does anyone else do ab workouts and push-ups continuously through the whole show? Haha. It's so funny I never set out and PLAN to workout during the show, I just get motivated to do it. So every commercial break I alternate sit-ups and push-ups to failure. By the end of 2 hours I really feel like I've accomplished something! I totally wish I had me some Jillian Michaels in my life. Granted, Joe is one of the best personal trainers around...but I'm not afraid of him. Jillian scares the crap out of me! I don't think I'd ever be able to say "I can't" to her.
So I'm feeling really good! Now that my back isn't bothering me I'm back to the workout routine. I'm trying to do as many exercises using my own body weight as possible. I'm finally up to 12 push-ups! When I started I could probably only do 3 or 4 correctly. Sad, but true.
I've also decided, with some coaxing from my cousin, do to the Turkey Trot 5k this year, so I'll need to start training for that, like 6 weeks ago! I'll keep you posted on the progress on that venture.
I HAVE been slacking, though on my measurements. Never took them, so unfortunately I don't have any numbers to report. And Joe insists that I DO NOT get a new scale. That's probably for the best...women rely too heavily on the scale...but that number is oh-so-freakin-important to us!
So I even did good over the weekend. On Sunday I definitely CHEATED which I think I mentioned before. Pasta, lots of zucchini, bread, and then I was craving something sweet so I went to Wegmans and bought a 1/2 pumpkin roll--and it was soo delicious!
I was especially impressed with yesterday. I traveled to Pittsburgh for a consult. How easy is it when you're in the car for 4 1/2 hours in a day to stop and pick up fast food? That's seriously the hardest time to stay faithful is when I'm driving. Not to mention, no one else can SEE me eating crap food when I'm by myself in my car! Then I don't feel as guilty. So yesterday I actually PLANNED AHEAD (gasp! Pause for reaction) and brought extra bottled water, almonds, and an apple for the snack on the drive there. When I got there early I went to subway and ordered a 6 inch chicken teriyaki sub on wheat with no cheese, no dressing, and lots of veggies. Then I took a hint from the Biggest Loser and opened up the sub and pulled out the "flesh" of the bread so it was basically just the outside crust I was eating. Then of course, at Starbucks for the consult I faced another challenge. Ohhhh my yummy fat-filled frothy beverages! I stuck with something I love, but made it much more health-conscious. I got a nonfat pumpkin spice latte with no whip. Good job Kara Marie. Go ahead, say it.
Speaking of Biggest Loser...anyone else LOVE THAT SHOW?? How about this question...does anyone else do ab workouts and push-ups continuously through the whole show? Haha. It's so funny I never set out and PLAN to workout during the show, I just get motivated to do it. So every commercial break I alternate sit-ups and push-ups to failure. By the end of 2 hours I really feel like I've accomplished something! I totally wish I had me some Jillian Michaels in my life. Granted, Joe is one of the best personal trainers around...but I'm not afraid of him. Jillian scares the crap out of me! I don't think I'd ever be able to say "I can't" to her.
So I'm feeling really good! Now that my back isn't bothering me I'm back to the workout routine. I'm trying to do as many exercises using my own body weight as possible. I'm finally up to 12 push-ups! When I started I could probably only do 3 or 4 correctly. Sad, but true.
I've also decided, with some coaxing from my cousin, do to the Turkey Trot 5k this year, so I'll need to start training for that, like 6 weeks ago! I'll keep you posted on the progress on that venture.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Back to Skinny Series Part I
Every Thursday there will be a new post from my new series "Back to Skinny". Ok, so those of you who know me personally, please stop throwing things at your computer monitor. I REALIZE I'm not "fat". However often times the skinniest people have the highest body fat content. Did you know that anorexics that die from their disease, are always clinically OBESE?! If you logically think about it, you understand how that is true. Starving yourself shocks your body into survival mode, and causes your body to feed off the muscle and store the fat. Anyhow, please don't think by that metaphor that I am in any way, shape, or form anorexic. TRUST ME--I'm not that disciplined and I looovvvveee my food :)
I happen to have the area's best personal trainer living under my roof and I have yet to REALLY utilize his help (sorry Joe). Also, to plug him, check out his ABsolute Fitness website. I've always lived a relatively healthy lifestyle, but since I've had my son, I've of course, noticed some changes. SO week by week, I will be sharing recipes, my diet, my results, my weight (gasp) and everything else that's personal! Knowing that there are people reading this blog each week will encourage me to stay on track!
I HAVE been doing this for 2 weeks, we'll call this week one, being it's my first blog about it!
WEEK 1: Starting weight 125. Starting Body Fat: 22% (right in the "normal" range, I'd like to be in the "excellent" range). Overall Fitness Level: I rate myself at a 5 of 10. Isn't that sad? I put my back out yesterday...no unfortunately that's not just an excuse. So my workouts will be extremely limited until it's better. Hopefully just a few days, but the last time it happened it was 3 months. I will need to heavily rely on my diet!
SO::
Starting Weight: 125 Goal Weight: 115
Starting Body Fat: 22% Goal Body Fat: 18%
Starting Dress Size: 5 Goal Dress Size: 3
Starting Fitness Level: 5/10 Goal Fitness Level: 9
My diet:
The wonderful Joe has written me out the least wonderful diet! Where's the CHOCOLATE, Joe?!? His answer will be "In the protein powder", as if that's REAL chocolate. Please see below for a PHOTO of this "JOE" that I speak of.
Eew. Look how in shape he is! Haha.
Anyhow, back to the point. This man's diet is the picture of perfection. He cheats 1 MEAL A WEEK. My goal is to follow the diet extremely strictly during the week, and on the weekend eat what I want, as long as it's not too horrible. For example 1 cheat meal and the rest of the weekend making mostly reasonable choices. I'm going to be REALISTIC. If I'm confined to just one cheat meal a week, I'll cheat all the time.
So the health Nazi has got me eating 6 times a day, which is a huge struggle for me. There just isn't that kind of TIME.
8am-8:30am Breakfast. 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 1/2 banana, 1 serving weight control oatmeal, 1 multi vitamin. -OR- The Abs Diet "Ultimate Power Smoothie" which basically has everything but the kitchen sink in it! : 2 scoops protein powder, 6 ice cubes, 1/2 cup non fat yogurt, 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 strawberry.
10am-10:30am Snack. 3 plain rice cakes with 1 tablespoon peanut butter
12pm-1pm Lunch. 4 ounces chicken breast or equivalent turkey breast, 1 cup vegetables, 1/2 sweet potato.
2:30-3pm Snack. 1 apple with 10 almonds
4pm-4:30pm Post-workout protein shake
6pm-6:30pm Dinner.5 ounces protein cooked in 1 tsp olive oil, 1 cup vegetables.
8pm WINE. Ok, ok. So that's not technically on the diet. But it doesn't hurt toooo bad. I can also have coffee anytime I want :)
Stay tuned! I'm going to buy a new scale and a tape measure today so I can provide accurate results. No need for a body fat calculator--I've got human calipers at home!
Also, please be sure to check out a fellow wedding industry vendor's "90 Days of Getting back to Me" Blog series. Elizabeth Craig was partly to thank for my decision to blog about my getting "Back to Skinny" experience!
I happen to have the area's best personal trainer living under my roof and I have yet to REALLY utilize his help (sorry Joe). Also, to plug him, check out his ABsolute Fitness website. I've always lived a relatively healthy lifestyle, but since I've had my son, I've of course, noticed some changes. SO week by week, I will be sharing recipes, my diet, my results, my weight (gasp) and everything else that's personal! Knowing that there are people reading this blog each week will encourage me to stay on track!
I HAVE been doing this for 2 weeks, we'll call this week one, being it's my first blog about it!
WEEK 1: Starting weight 125. Starting Body Fat: 22% (right in the "normal" range, I'd like to be in the "excellent" range). Overall Fitness Level: I rate myself at a 5 of 10. Isn't that sad? I put my back out yesterday...no unfortunately that's not just an excuse. So my workouts will be extremely limited until it's better. Hopefully just a few days, but the last time it happened it was 3 months. I will need to heavily rely on my diet!
SO::
Starting Weight: 125 Goal Weight: 115
Starting Body Fat: 22% Goal Body Fat: 18%
Starting Dress Size: 5 Goal Dress Size: 3
Starting Fitness Level: 5/10 Goal Fitness Level: 9
My diet:
The wonderful Joe has written me out the least wonderful diet! Where's the CHOCOLATE, Joe?!? His answer will be "In the protein powder", as if that's REAL chocolate. Please see below for a PHOTO of this "JOE" that I speak of.
Eew. Look how in shape he is! Haha.
Anyhow, back to the point. This man's diet is the picture of perfection. He cheats 1 MEAL A WEEK. My goal is to follow the diet extremely strictly during the week, and on the weekend eat what I want, as long as it's not too horrible. For example 1 cheat meal and the rest of the weekend making mostly reasonable choices. I'm going to be REALISTIC. If I'm confined to just one cheat meal a week, I'll cheat all the time.
So the health Nazi has got me eating 6 times a day, which is a huge struggle for me. There just isn't that kind of TIME.
8am-8:30am Breakfast. 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 1/2 banana, 1 serving weight control oatmeal, 1 multi vitamin. -OR- The Abs Diet "Ultimate Power Smoothie" which basically has everything but the kitchen sink in it! : 2 scoops protein powder, 6 ice cubes, 1/2 cup non fat yogurt, 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 strawberry.
10am-10:30am Snack. 3 plain rice cakes with 1 tablespoon peanut butter
12pm-1pm Lunch. 4 ounces chicken breast or equivalent turkey breast, 1 cup vegetables, 1/2 sweet potato.
2:30-3pm Snack. 1 apple with 10 almonds
4pm-4:30pm Post-workout protein shake
6pm-6:30pm Dinner.5 ounces protein cooked in 1 tsp olive oil, 1 cup vegetables.
8pm WINE. Ok, ok. So that's not technically on the diet. But it doesn't hurt toooo bad. I can also have coffee anytime I want :)
Stay tuned! I'm going to buy a new scale and a tape measure today so I can provide accurate results. No need for a body fat calculator--I've got human calipers at home!
Also, please be sure to check out a fellow wedding industry vendor's "90 Days of Getting back to Me" Blog series. Elizabeth Craig was partly to thank for my decision to blog about my getting "Back to Skinny" experience!
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