For some reason, last week seems like a blur. I had a hard time recalling what I made or what I did. I am glad I got to take a minute to enjoy Friday evening with Brad.
Working out has been going alright. My weight loss is holding at 10 pounds, I can't seem to break it. I will be honest in that I am skipping Fridays, I need to stop skipping days! My first dress fitting is my May, I need to be a little more toned than I am. I want all jaws on the floor when I walk down the aisle :)
Menus-
Monday -http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-bolognese-50400000104918/
This was okay - I probably won't make it again. It wasn't like a sauce, it was more like seasoned meat on my pasta. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great.
Tuesday - http://www.marthastewart.com/317624/chicken-stir-fry-wraps
These were super flavorful. I will definitely be making these again however, I'll probably leave out the cornstarch.
Wednesday - http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/pesto-pasta-with-chicken-sausage-roasted-brussels-sprouts/
I made this and forgot the pesto. I probably could've made some but I was really tired after working out. I just want to eat! It was honestly good without it but I'm going to make this again with some store bought pesto.
Thursday - http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spaghetti_squash_meatballs.html
I
made this again :)
Friday - Brad took over making dinner. He tricked me into thinking he had no plans, which I was a little annoyed about. I came home to flower at a set up on the table and he even vacuumed a heart into the rug. He made a wonderful steak and potato dish, I tried to stay out of the kitchen to avoid taking over :) It was a really great Valentine's Day.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014
Carolyn's Week 5
I did not do a great job of working out this past week. I am taking this week of slackerness and turning it in to motivation for this week! I will have my first dress fitting in May and I hoping to look more toned. I am down 10 pounds and I have more unhealthy weight to lose! Brad also won his weight loss challenge at work, I'm proud of him because he has also been working hard. I need to keep it up :)
This week menu was not great. I did make some great healthy things or at least tried. We were on a tight budget this week but I think investing in our food is important.
Monday - Left overs! We had spaghetti squash and meatball left overs from last week.
Tuesday - we ate pasta with sauce. Brad did great work by picking out a sauce without high fructose corn syrup :)
Wednesday - http://food52.com/blog/9627-spicy-chickpea-and-sour-tomato-curry-with-pasta
This chickpeas dish was pretty yummy. I did not make it sour, just spicy; I left out the tamarind and added 1/2 cup of water. I served this on white rice. I'm not a huge fan of this type of sauce on noodles and the rice soaked everything in nicely. If you do like noodles, I recommend Asian style versus what looks like Italian style in the picture.
Thursday - http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=2672
Pesto-presto chicken is Brad's favorite. This was our calorie splurge of the week. This is a great recipe to have on hand, especially if you have dinner guests. I served this up with some brussel sprouts. I sauteed them in a pan with some olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme.
Friday - Taco night! I realize Tuesdays are usually for tacos but we needed something quick. I used ground turkey, a taco seasoning mix, corn tortillas, and toppings; cilantro, tomato, avocado, and a sprinkle of cheese. I never use an entire packet of taco seasoning and I am going to work on making my own. To heat up the corn tortilla, I used my grill pan. I usually cook them in oil but the grill pan is a healthier option. You can also microwave them but I find they fall apart easier.
This week menu was not great. I did make some great healthy things or at least tried. We were on a tight budget this week but I think investing in our food is important.
Monday - Left overs! We had spaghetti squash and meatball left overs from last week.
Tuesday - we ate pasta with sauce. Brad did great work by picking out a sauce without high fructose corn syrup :)
Wednesday - http://food52.com/blog/9627-spicy-chickpea-and-sour-tomato-curry-with-pasta
This chickpeas dish was pretty yummy. I did not make it sour, just spicy; I left out the tamarind and added 1/2 cup of water. I served this on white rice. I'm not a huge fan of this type of sauce on noodles and the rice soaked everything in nicely. If you do like noodles, I recommend Asian style versus what looks like Italian style in the picture.
Thursday - http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=2672
Pesto-presto chicken is Brad's favorite. This was our calorie splurge of the week. This is a great recipe to have on hand, especially if you have dinner guests. I served this up with some brussel sprouts. I sauteed them in a pan with some olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme.
Friday - Taco night! I realize Tuesdays are usually for tacos but we needed something quick. I used ground turkey, a taco seasoning mix, corn tortillas, and toppings; cilantro, tomato, avocado, and a sprinkle of cheese. I never use an entire packet of taco seasoning and I am going to work on making my own. To heat up the corn tortilla, I used my grill pan. I usually cook them in oil but the grill pan is a healthier option. You can also microwave them but I find they fall apart easier.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Carolyn's Week 4
It is often hard to see progress, especially when your workout partner is a man. Brad has noticeably lost 15 pounds, while my 8 pounds has not been quite as noticeable. However, I did notice progress (finally!) this Sunday. After a lot of carbs in Saturday night's dinner, we decided to workout on Sunday. Instead of doing a Boot Camp DVD, I decided to do 20 minutes of a Pilates DVD. I made it through the whole workout without struggling - I am sore today but I was able to every single move. I'm getting stronger! Sometimes, even small progress is worth it. The Boot Camp DVD's are working, while I am still not besties with Doug, the trainer, just yet I am willing to admit he knows his stuff.
The Knot's Bridalicious Boot Camp
Food for the Week:
Monday:
We needed to go grocery shopping so I pulled out some canned chicken, mixed it with spices and made a wrap. I used tomato, cucumbers, spinach, hummus, and avocado on whole wheat wraps. The hummus and avocado are creamy enough where I did not need mayo. We then promptly went out and bought food.
Tuesday
http://www.marthastewart.com/340398/chicken-curry
This curry was delicious! I was a little more liberal in my measuring of the curry and I also added a little turmeric.We also had left overs for lunch the next day, it reheated nicely.
Thursday
http://www.marthastewart.com/341776/lentil-soup
California is not known for needing comfort like food, but Thursday it was rainy cool. This lentil soup was nice and comforting. Lentils are a great source of fiber and other vitamins.
Friday
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spaghetti_squash_meatballs.html
I made this again, but used ground beef instead of ground turkey. I think I like it with the turkey better, the meatballs were not as dry.
Disclaimer: We are not health professionals, we are just two friends sharing our experience. Please contact your health care provider before starting a weightloss/diet program.
The Knot's Bridalicious Boot Camp
Food for the Week:
Monday:
We needed to go grocery shopping so I pulled out some canned chicken, mixed it with spices and made a wrap. I used tomato, cucumbers, spinach, hummus, and avocado on whole wheat wraps. The hummus and avocado are creamy enough where I did not need mayo. We then promptly went out and bought food.
Tuesday
http://www.marthastewart.com/340398/chicken-curry
This curry was delicious! I was a little more liberal in my measuring of the curry and I also added a little turmeric.We also had left overs for lunch the next day, it reheated nicely.
Thursday
http://www.marthastewart.com/341776/lentil-soup
California is not known for needing comfort like food, but Thursday it was rainy cool. This lentil soup was nice and comforting. Lentils are a great source of fiber and other vitamins.
Friday
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spaghetti_squash_meatballs.html
I made this again, but used ground beef instead of ground turkey. I think I like it with the turkey better, the meatballs were not as dry.
Disclaimer: We are not health professionals, we are just two friends sharing our experience. Please contact your health care provider before starting a weightloss/diet program.
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