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Friday, July 31, 2009

Meals for 7-31-09 Friday

Banana Blueberry Smoothie - Breakfast

Green Tea, blueberries and 1/2 banana 1 scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder



Fixings for our Southwestern Shredded Chicken Salad



Dinner= Southwestern Chicken Salad with lowfat italian dressing.

I didn't have lunch today. I was so busy with back to back clients...that I didnt get a break!!!


Southwest Salad

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Fruity Salad Dressing

My Meals for July 30, 2009 (Thursday)

Breakfast
2 eggs with 3/4 cup skim milk
A little nonfat cheese
spinach, green pepper, red onion
Black beans


Lunch Green smoothie with Green Tea, Spinach, Grapes, strawberries and ice.
1/2 scoop of Vanilla protein powder
Blended in Magic Bullet.



Dinner



Steak salad with chickpea salad i made yesterday on it.
A little cheese. Tzatziki sauce on top.

About Cravings

Listen to what she says about what she craves: I agree 100% with her!!!

UPDATE

My husband and I cut A LOT out of our diets.
This is what we pretty much eat:
Fruit
Veggies
Nuts
Seeds
Eggs
Cottage Cheese (LOW FAT)
NONFAT Yogurt
Protein smoothies
Chicken
Fish
Turkey
Salads with beans, chicken, turkey or fish
We don't eat processed foods....grains.....caffeine, sugar, starches....white rice, white pasta, white bread, anything with white flour. NO fast food. Even the salads at McDonald's...which I used to love and ate...they are loaded with sugar. While it may seem hard at first to give up these things....when you stop eating them...you will no longer crave them. I was a sugarholic too! LOL My husband and I both suffered from stomach problems our whole life and had to take prescription medication for the stomach issues. I did from age 19 until a few months ago...at age 43. NO MORE MEDS! WOO HOO! When I turned 40...I felt SO old. Now....I feel AMAZING! I feel GREAT! Better than I have in my entire adult life!
If you have any other questions...Ahmad is very helpful....all you have to do is ask and he will answer any questions that you have.
He is on Facebook: Look for Ahmad Baari
On YouTube...He is Makingthebest09.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Mr.Burn's "I Have No Time For Cardio" AM or PM Workout

My Meals for 7-29 Wednesday




Breakfast

Green tea
1/2 banana
blueberries
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
Cinnamon
Spinach

Calories: 372


Lunch

Romaine Lettuce
Tuna
Black Beans
Radish
Cucumber
Dressing: Nonfat Plain Yogurt, Salsa, Cayenne Pepper

Calories: 294

Dinner
Salmon Filet
Fresh String Beans
Squash
Chickpea Salad
Tzatziki Dip

Calories: 474


Snack
Raisins and unsweetened flaked coconut

THE BEST EVER Chickpea Salad


Ingredients

1- 15.5 oz can chickpeas
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mix it together. Chill and Go! Stays well in refrigerator for about 3 days!!

Number of Servings: 6

Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 158.7
  • Total Fat: 7.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 224.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 4.0 g

Tzatziki (Yogurt Dip) Recipe


This is the Tzatziki Dip that I just made!
I have it in the fridge...gonna put it on my Salmon for dinner! YUMMM!



Tzatziki (yogurt dip)

Tzatziki is a Greek and Turkish appetizer, also used as a sauce or dip. This recipe is perfect with Mediterranean dishes or anything else on a hot summer's day.

Ingredients

1 medium Cucumber, finely sliced
½ cup finely chopped fresh dill weed
1 clove garlic, diced
2 Tbsp onion, diced
½-¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground white pepper
6oz. plain, nonfat yogurt



Directions
Combine ingredients, serve, and enjoy.
Keeps for several days, although some separation may occur--just mix again!

Number of Servings: 6

Nutritional Info

* Servings Per Recipe: 6
* Amount Per Serving
* Calories: 20.0

* Total Fat: 0.1 g
* Cholesterol: 0.8 mg
* Sodium: 323.6 mg
* Total Carbs: 3.3 g
* Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
* Protein: 1.8 g

How things are going for me!

Well....things are going well! I lost a pound more than what my goal was. WOW! Ahmad...my trainer (on YouTube....he is makingthebest09)....he advised if you want to lose weight FAST, to cut out whole grains and multi grains for 10 - 12 days. After 3 days of no grains....i had lost 3 lbs. I was in shock. I will be staying off of the grains until Saturday and then slowly reintroducing the grains....and following his advice on where to go from there. Honestly.....i have gotten used to no grains....that I could really give it up altogether...which is a possibility.

I have been toying with the idea of becoming a raw food eater, with the exception of meat, chicken and fish. I am pretty much a raw food eater as it is....i just need to leave out those grains. I will keep you posted. Hope you did your workout today and I hope you ate a good healthy breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast...really helps you to make good choices for meals and snacks the rest of the day!

Sher

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

My Meals for July 28 (Tuesday)


Breakfast
2 eggs, nonfat cheese, red onion, garlic clove, mushrooms, spinach
Radishes
Salsa
Calories: 316


Lunch:

2 romaine lettuce, Tilapia fillet
Zucchini and squash
cucumbers
Salsa mixed with Cayenne pepper and nonfat plain yogurt
Calories: 220

Dinner

Salmon Fillet
Cucumbers
Fresh green beans with turkey bacon
zucchini and squash
Salsa
Calories: 272



Snack:skim milk
3 small strawberries
handful of green grapes
1 scoop of Vanilla protein powder
Calories 302


Monday, July 27, 2009

Mini Grocery Haul


Salmon
Jalapeno Peppers
Green Peppers
Zucchini
Squash
Green Onions
Fresh Green Beans

Monday, July 27, 2009 Meals for today!


Breakfast:

I am drinking this right now. OH MY WORD! Is it ever delicious!!!
1 1/2 cups Organic Green Tea
1/2 banana
2 large strawberries
handful of red grapes
1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla)
Lots of ice!
Blended in my Magic Bullet

Calories: 322


Lunch:

2 eggs
skim milk
lowfat cheese
1 cup spinach
red onion chopped
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
mushrooms
Cayenne Pepper

Calories: 312


Snack: Nectarine
Calories: 60


Mini Snack:
Raisins and Flaked unsweetened coconut

Calories: 122



Tilapia
Snap Green Beans
Zucchini
Squash
Sweet Pepper
Radishes

Calories: 227

Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Fastest and Safest Way to Lose Weight!

Learn the most effective way to get rid of:
* Excess weight
* Fatigue and frequent sleepiness
* Depression
* Brain fogginess
* Bloating
* Low blood sugar
* High blood pressure
* High triglycerides
AND STILL EAT AS MUCH AS YOU WANT!

This was an article I found today on the internet. The Link is at the bottom of this post to give appropriate credit to the appropriate person.

Things You'll Need:

  • A bit of will power especially for the first 3-5 days
  • A new grocery list
  • A big trash bag


Instructions:

Step 1

Below are the steps, and brief explanations. It is important to know WHY you are doing what you are doing and WHY it is working. If you want the easy way and think you have the willpower to follow them without knowing why, skip right to the last step, as there really is only one thing you need to do.


  1. Step 2

    Humans used to exist on meat from animals and vegetation. About 10,000 years ago (a fraction of a second in evolutionary time) we started eating lots of sugar and starch like grains and potatoes. 99.99% of our genes were formed before agriculture; Biologically, human bodies are still hunter-gatherers.

    Societies where the transition from a primarily meat/vegetation diet to one high in cereals show a reduced lifespan and stature, increases in infant mortality and infectious disease, and higher nutritional deficiencies.

    Modern humans have not suddenly evolved to incorporate the high carbohydrates from starch and sugar. In short, we are eating far too much bread, cereal, pasta, corn (a grain, not a vegetable), rice, potatoes and Little Debbie snack cakes, with very grave consequences to our health. Making matters worse, most of these carbohydrates we consume come in the form of processed food.

    65% of Americans are overweight, 27% clinically obese, in a nation addicted to bread, soda, french fries and cakes. This is no coincidence. IT IS NOT THE FAT in the foods we eat that is making people fat and unhealthy, and leading to epidemic levels of diseases such as diabetes.

  2. Step 3

    Take the trash bag to your kitchen (you may need more than one) and IMMEDIATELY throw away anything that has any SUGAR, GRAINS, or PRESERVATIVES in it. Read all labels closely. If it has anything that is a word you can't pronounce TRASH IT. Most of your condiments, canned and boxed items will be history. DON'T PANIC - you can do it!! ALL these things are CONFUSING your body into making FAT because it CAN'T PROCESS THEM INTO ENERGY and they become TOXINS inside you, making you want to eat more because you are essentially nutrient-starved!
    If you really feel bad about throwing all that crap away, donate it to a food bank.

    ** check carefully ALL cans, even most canned corn has sugar added - to make you addicted to it!
    ** Beans are okay, they are not a grain. Again, check for sugar and preservatives.

  3. Step 4

    Go to the grocery store. Buy only fresh or frozen meats and vegetables and some fruits. Stay away from the center aisles!! There lurks the ad-driven addictive sugary snacks. This is a bit like quitting smoking. Your body will CRAVE the sugar. Look up how yeast works. This is an overgrowth of bacteria that is making you feel tired and nauseous and have a bloated tummy. They THRIVE on sugar so you must starve your unwanted parasites! After about 3 days you will notice your belly not being so "noisy" and upset. You will not crave the sugar.
    Keep chanting: NO BREAD(grains) NO SUGAR NO YEAST! while you shop to help you remember.

  4. Step 5

    Drink lots and lots of fresh, clean bottled or filtered water! Your body NEEDS water and may crave it badly. You may confuse this thirst for hunger or sugar pangs.

  5. Step 6

    You will feel frustrated at first, because your eating and food shopping habits may have to change dramatically, and it's not the way you grew up, it's not what you're used to. But IT IS SOOOO WORTH IT! You will get used to it in no time. Besides, what you grew up with and are used to doing is obviously not working, right?!

  6. Step 7

    If you are really craving, be strong! I keep a dark chocolate bar (More cocoa = less sugar) and usually a piece or two will satisfy my sweet tooth. Chocolate is good for you, the sugar in it is not.

  7. Step 8

    OPTIONAL - Obviously we all know that exercise is beneficial and great for your body. HOWEVER You do not have to do any extra work or exercise to lose weight quickly.
    You will start to feel more energy and may want to add extra steps here and there. You can park a little further away from the store, take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator and walk around your office building on your breaks instead of standing around smoking, chatting or staring at the vending machine.

  8. Step 9

    After a week or two you can introduce SOME sweet items, like honey for your tea or cocoa or a few more pieces of fresh fruit. Try to keep fruit at no more than 1 - 2 servings per day.
    At this point, you may see a cookie or piece of cake and remember the sweet taste and feel like giving yourself a "treat". I don't recommend it, because after you eat it you will feel SICK and wish you hadn't. Your body is not used to those kind of toxins anymore.
    But if you do, NO BIG DEAL just stay on track and go right back to your healthy lifestyle!

  9. Step 10

    The woman that wrote this article was 35lb overweight and lost it in one month by following this diet. She is now healthy, has no more IBS, bladder infections or yeast infections. Her skin has improved to the point where people ask me what I do to have such nice skin. She never has to wear makeup anymore. SHE FEELS better and LOOK better. SHE IS better!

  10. Step 11

    Good food choice examples:
    Breakfast: Eggs, fruit, nuts, seeds, fish, meat, vegetables.
    Lunch: Salad with fresh lemon/olive or safflower oil dressing with herbs & sea salt & fresh ground pepper, meat, fish, homemade soup with meats, vegetables, beans and natural herbs & spices and sea salt, raw veggies, natural nut butters (cashew and almond are really yummy)
    Dinner: Veggies, salad, fish or meat, fritattas or omelets.

    Buy lots of fresh or dried organic herbs and spices (check for additives!) They will make your meals TASTY and SO enjoyable! Have fun mixing and matching and trying new tastes and combinations. They are good on salad, meat, fish, and veggies and especially in soup. They are also beneficial and help your body heal.

    Try making a big pot of soup each Sunday for lunches or dinners for the week. Make a different kind each week! If you have recipes, just adjust them to take away the grains and add more veggies, or beans. Chick peas are a lovely substitute for rice or pasta.

  11. Step 12

    CONDENSED STEPS:
    STOP eating GRAINS, SUGAR and PRESERVATIVES.
    Eat only FRESH MEAT, VEGGIES and SOME FRUIT, & NUTS

http://www.ehow.com/how_4731520_lose-weight-fastest-safest-way.html

This is the tea i use for my smoothies



I like using a good cup and 1/2 of Green Tea in my protein smoothies.
Here is how I make my tea:
I boil 16 ounces of water
Pour it over 8 tea bags.
Steep for 7 mins.
Squeeze and remove tea bags.
Add 6 cups (48 ounces) water.
Stir well and refrigerate.

Green tea aids in weight loss and has healthy antioxidants.
My husband got this tea at Sam's Club.

What I ate today 7/26/09 (Sunday)

Breakfast
Green Protein Smoothie
Spinach, Organic Green tea, 1/2 banana, handful red grapes
Vanilla protein powder and ice

325 Calories



Lunch
Romaine Lettuce, ground turkey, red onion,
Great Northern beans, Radishes...Salsa, cayenne pepper

236 Calories

DinnerSteak, Romaine lettuce, radishes, red onion, cucumbers, a sprinkle of cheese on top
dressing: nonfat plain yogurt, salsa and cayenne pepper



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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Ewwwwwwwwwww!!!

Okay....so my niece's engagement party is tonight. My Mom said there will be a TON of food...but probably nothing that I would eat. HA HA! OH BOY! She did say there will be Fruit Kebobs and Salad. I am going to take a picture of the food that is there and I will take a picture of my plate of food! I am not worried. I have been doing so well with eating a low glycemic diet...that i do NOT want to cheat in any way at all!

To be continued.....

It is 10:21 pm and we just got home!
It was all very nice!
They had a really awesome assortment of good healthy food!
I had Chicken Breast, fruit kebob, broccoli and cauliflower,
and a salad. Also had bottled water! Here is a pic of my m
eal:




My Meals for Saturday 7-25



Breakfast


Oatmeal with strawberries, blueberries and walnuts

Calories
300


Snack


42 calories

Dip is:
2 Tablespoons Salsa
2 Tablespoons Nonfat Plain Yogurt
Cayenne Pepper

Lunch


Green Protein Smoothie
Spinach, Yogurt, Green Tea, 1/2 Banana
351 Calories


Friday, July 24, 2009

My Green Smoothie



I haven't had a Green Smoothie for a while...and needed some calories, because I was too far under goal.

1 1/2 cups organic green tea
1/2 banana
1/2 cup spinach
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
lots of ice

Blended in my Magic Bullet!


Fluid Intake and Calories for 7/24

Water 72 oz
Coffee 24 oz
Green Tea 12 oz
Gatorade 6 oz
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Total: 114 oz

Breakfast
: Veggie Omelet = 190
Lunch: White Bean Turkey Chili and Salad = 359
Dinner: White Bean Turkey Chili 307 and 1 Spinach and Asiago Cheese Chicken Sausage 110
Snack: Nectarine = 60 and Green Smoothie 272
---------------------------------------------------------
Total Calories: 1,399

LOOK!!! Microwave your Omelet!


Okay....so you can use the Ziploc Zip ' n Steam bags to make your Omelet. We use them to steam veggies and fish too.

In my omelet...i have 2 eggs....1/2 cup spinach....mushrooms...red onion and tomatoes. I also put some cayenne pepper in it too!






Doesn't this look delicious?? It was sooo yummy!
I had it with a cup of Decaf Coffee with a sprinkle of Cinnamon in it!

Total Calories
190

Thursday, July 23, 2009

My Calories and Water Intake for 7-23

Coffee = 16 ounces
Water = 78 ounces
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Total = 94 ounces

Breakfast Oatmeal = 327
Lunch 1/2 Veggie Sub on 9 grain bread = 230
Dinner White Bean Turkey Chili = 307
Snacks Fruit Smoothie = 230
Protein Shake = 263
--------------------------------------
Total Calories 1,357

White Bean Turkey Chili




Pam Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 pkg (20 oz) Lean ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (14.5oz) can Diced tomatoes (Undrained)
2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern Beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cans (11.5 oz each) Low Sodium V8 Juice
3 cloves of Garlic finely chopped

Here are the seasonings I put in it:
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
Thyme
Oregano
Italian Seasoning
Parsley
Basil

Directions:
1. Spray large saucepan with cooking spray.
Add Ground Turkey, onion and green pepper.
Cook and stir over medium heat for about 8 mins
or until turkey is crumbled and no longer pink.

2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, Beans (drained and rinsed), V8 Juice and seasonings.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer 15 mins.
Stirring occasionally!

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Why you're not losing weight on your Weight Loss Diet!

Chocolate Oatmeal


Now I know some eyebrows are going up seeing the word "Chocolate".

I was not happy, when i opened up the skim milk that i bought recently and it is supposed to be good for another week, but it is sour. So I had to make my oatmeal with water.

Here is what is in my oatmeal today:

1/2 Kroger 100% Whole Grain Oats
1 cup Filtered Water
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 banana
1/2 scoop Vanilla protein powder
1 packet of PureVia (natural sweetener)
1 teaspoon of natural unsweetened cocoa





Wednesday, July 22, 2009

My New Coffee

I recently gave up caffeine. When I was a smoker....I drank coffee from morning until before i went to bed. Caffeinated coffee! Then I switched to half decaf and half regular. Now...this is what i drink:

100% Caffeine! YESSSS! I like instant...so i can make a cup of coffee anytime i want.
I used to drink my coffee with Coffeemate French Vanilla Creamer and 2 spoons of sugar.
Now I drink it black and sometimes with a little PureVia Sweetener.


Guiltfree Frozen Dessert

I just saw this recipe and thought I would share it. I gotta try this one!

This is from Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet. I am not following that diet....but this sure sounds YUMMY!

A Guilt-Free Frozen Dessert

The best way to chill out at the end of a sizzling summer day is with a refreshing frozen treat. This guilt-free dessert is sure to keep you cool and satisfied.

Chilled Espresso Custard (Phase 1)

Description
Even dessert requires a little variety from time to time. If you're looking for a change, try adding this tasty alternative to your dessert repertoire.

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons sugar substitute
2 teaspoons espresso powder or instant decaffeinated coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon, for garnish
Lemon twists, for garnish

Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar substitute, espresso powder or coffee, and vanilla extract until well blended. Pour into four 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins and place in a 10" skillet.

Fill the skillet with water to 1/2" from the top of the custard cups. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cups from the skillet, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the pudding, and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until chilled. Garnish with the cinnamon and lemon twists.

Nutritional information:
110 calories
3.5 g fat (1.5 g sat)
13 g carbohydrate
6 g protein
0 g fiber
80 mg sodium
110 mg cholesterol

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

How to make the Blueberry Banana Protein Shake


Start out with about a cup of organic green tea!
I brew it ahead of time and have it in a container in the fridge!


Add half cup of blueberries!

Add half banana

Blend in the magic bullet!


What it looks like blended!


Add 1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla) and ice!


I add one natural oatmeal cookie, so I can eat it with a spoon!

Lunch 7 - 21




Garden Turkey Wrap

Lawash Garden Spinach Wrap
2 pieces of Extra Lean Roasted Turkey Breast
Radishes
Cucumbers
Red Onion
Romaine Lettuce

Low Fat Cottage Cheese with red onions

Breakfast: Tuesday 7-21


I really attempted to make an omelette. HA HA! It turned into scrambled eggs with spinach and onions. I put a sprinkle of cheese on top, chopped tomatoes and some cayenne pepper. I had to make it a quick breakfast, so that's all I had besides a cup of Decaf Coffee!




Monday, July 20, 2009

OH MY GOSH...My dinner!



This was a delicious dinner. We don't do pork chops very often....but we did tonight.

The sweet potato....I put cinnamon and PureVia...Natural Sweetener on it...after it was finished baking.

The carrots, celery and onions....so yummy!
I put parsley and thyme herbs
2 cloves of garlic chopped
sea salt to taste
freshly ground pepper

What a great dinner!!!!! I am happily content! LOL I have room for a smoothie too! Calories left also! YAY!

Chicken Pinto Bean Salad for Lunch

BREAKFAST

1/2 cup Kroger 100% Whole Grain Oats
1 cup skim (fat-free) milk
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 walnuts
Cinnamon


LUNCH




You can see my 24 ounce tumbler. This is the one that I drink my water in each day!

I had some of the Chicken Taco Salad left from before. Just about 3/4 cup. So I put that into my bowl.

I added:
3 Romaine Lettuce Leaves
1 radish
1/2 stalk of celery
1/2 can Pinto Beans

It needed more dressing...so i made something different:

3 Tablespoons Miracle Whip Light
1/2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
A little water
A dash of Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper
Some Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper

This lunch was incredibly delicious. The pinto beans were a nice change!!! I still had some dressing left in my bowl, so I added a couple strips of cucumber in my bowl!


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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Best Veggie Dip EVER



I just dipped my cucumbers into this! OH MY!
I used half yogurt, half salsa and sprinkled in some Barbeque Spice or Cayenne Pepper.
I use this on my salads too!