So, today I had a group of girls over. I enjoyed baking last night and this morning. I made, chocolate espresso cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, berry cobbler, homemade whip cream, strawberries, sausage quiche and potatoes. And YES, I ate a little of everything and just had some more cobbler which is my favorite thing in the world! I really did not pay attention to what or how much I ate, so I am leaving it at that today. I had fun with my friends and enjoyed myself!
Tonights dinner line up is Bacon wrapped pork loin with corn on the cobb and fruit.
My daughter is now up, so I need to go rescue the tired little cutie. I think she had fun too! I know little man did!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
I am laying it out on the line....
and my heart is racing because NO one knows how much I weigh. I have always weighed A LOT! When I was a size 4 I weighed 133 pounds. I do carry a lot of my muscle in my lower body so I do not mind if I weigh more. When I got pregnant with my first I argued with the nutritionist at the OBGYN's that I was not fat! I told her how much I could leg press, how many triathlons I had competed in etc....Nothing like finding out you are pregnant and being told you weigh too much. I hate BMI scales because everyone is different. I am into health and fitness, not a number on a scale. So why do I hide the fact that I weigh 150 pounds! Yes, there it is. I want to weigh 138 pounds. That is the weight I am comfortable at.
The last time I got down to 133 pounds, I was leg pressing 360 pounds and not eating very much, so I know that is an unrealistic goal that I just can't keep up. Really I would be happy at 140 pounds....that is just 10 pounds (that is my comfort zone)! Why is it so stinkin hard to loose 10 pounds! So, I am keeping a diary of what I eat, how much I exercise and the supplements I am taking. I do not believe in diet fads, medications etc...to loose weight. I do it the old fashioned way, eating better and exercising. Like I said before I am also reading up on the Thyroid diet. I take bits and pieces that I think will work for me because I do not follow eating plans, I like to make my own and find out what works for me. I hope to give others inspiration if they are in the same place, or to give others the freedom of letting go of the that number on the scale and to live a healthy life.....enjoy!
Update:
I think you should be wherever you are comfortable with yourself. For me, it is 140 pounds. I just want to be healthy and not have many complications that can come with a thyroid problem and I can solve most of those problems through proper eating and exercise. And yes, I can get a little obsessed when I want to reach a goal. I am a bit of a perfectionist!
The last time I got down to 133 pounds, I was leg pressing 360 pounds and not eating very much, so I know that is an unrealistic goal that I just can't keep up. Really I would be happy at 140 pounds....that is just 10 pounds (that is my comfort zone)! Why is it so stinkin hard to loose 10 pounds! So, I am keeping a diary of what I eat, how much I exercise and the supplements I am taking. I do not believe in diet fads, medications etc...to loose weight. I do it the old fashioned way, eating better and exercising. Like I said before I am also reading up on the Thyroid diet. I take bits and pieces that I think will work for me because I do not follow eating plans, I like to make my own and find out what works for me. I hope to give others inspiration if they are in the same place, or to give others the freedom of letting go of the that number on the scale and to live a healthy life.....enjoy!
Update:
I think you should be wherever you are comfortable with yourself. For me, it is 140 pounds. I just want to be healthy and not have many complications that can come with a thyroid problem and I can solve most of those problems through proper eating and exercise. And yes, I can get a little obsessed when I want to reach a goal. I am a bit of a perfectionist!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Zucchini Anyone?
Little man and his Papa planted a garden at Papa's house and this is the result! Can you say ZUCCHINI! I grilled it up tonight and needed around 6 more people to join us! Papa said that there is another one like this. I am not sure how much more zucchini I can handle. I have fried it, grilled it, stir fried it and put it in a salad. Maybe I can put it in a dessert? Ya, I don't think so.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Blackened Salmon
I made this tonight and it was so good. I found the recipe off the internet and added a little twist.
Rub
2 tbs paprika
1 tbs cayenne pepper
1 tbs Onion powder
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
Salmon Filets 4 for this recipe. I made 2 and cut the recipe in half.
I melted 1/2 stick of butter with one juice of a lemon. Before adding the rub I drizzled the lemon butter onto the salmon on both sides. Add rub generously to salmon. It has a little kick to it with a great flavor. Heat a non-stick pan add a little Pam. Make sure the pan is nice and hot before putting the salmon in. Place the salmon in and let it get a nice crust before turning. Once turned I added a little more lemon butter to the pan until the salmon was flaky and moist. I added a little more lemon butter on the top once plated.
I served the salmon with garlic and chive smashed potatoes and green beans.
Garlic and chive smashed potatoes
8 yukon gold potatoes cut into quarters
Boil the potatoes until fork tender
Drain and put back on stove to let the rest of the moisture out
In a small pan or microwaveable bowl, add 1/2 stick butter, 2 minced cloves of garlic and 3/4 cup of milk. Heat until butter is melted and you can smell the butter. Not too hot, you do not want to burn the garlic or milk.
Add mixture to the potatoes and smash with a smasher. Add salt and white pepper to taste. Stir in the desired amount of chives.
Green Beans
I only use fresh green beans, that is what we like
Blanch green beans in boiling water for 5-7 minutes and drain
Add a little olive oil to the pan and sautee 1/2 of a medium white onion to carmelize (about 10 minutes). Add 2 cloves of garlic salt and pepper with a splash of soy sauce. Add the green beans back into the pan and fold the onions through the green beans. To add a little kick add a dash of cayenne pepper and white pepper. At the end I add some mushrooms.
I know, I do not write recipes well. I just kind of throw things in and taste until I am happy with the outcome.
Rub
2 tbs paprika
1 tbs cayenne pepper
1 tbs Onion powder
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
Salmon Filets 4 for this recipe. I made 2 and cut the recipe in half.
I melted 1/2 stick of butter with one juice of a lemon. Before adding the rub I drizzled the lemon butter onto the salmon on both sides. Add rub generously to salmon. It has a little kick to it with a great flavor. Heat a non-stick pan add a little Pam. Make sure the pan is nice and hot before putting the salmon in. Place the salmon in and let it get a nice crust before turning. Once turned I added a little more lemon butter to the pan until the salmon was flaky and moist. I added a little more lemon butter on the top once plated.
I served the salmon with garlic and chive smashed potatoes and green beans.
Garlic and chive smashed potatoes
8 yukon gold potatoes cut into quarters
Boil the potatoes until fork tender
Drain and put back on stove to let the rest of the moisture out
In a small pan or microwaveable bowl, add 1/2 stick butter, 2 minced cloves of garlic and 3/4 cup of milk. Heat until butter is melted and you can smell the butter. Not too hot, you do not want to burn the garlic or milk.
Add mixture to the potatoes and smash with a smasher. Add salt and white pepper to taste. Stir in the desired amount of chives.
Green Beans
I only use fresh green beans, that is what we like
Blanch green beans in boiling water for 5-7 minutes and drain
Add a little olive oil to the pan and sautee 1/2 of a medium white onion to carmelize (about 10 minutes). Add 2 cloves of garlic salt and pepper with a splash of soy sauce. Add the green beans back into the pan and fold the onions through the green beans. To add a little kick add a dash of cayenne pepper and white pepper. At the end I add some mushrooms.
I know, I do not write recipes well. I just kind of throw things in and taste until I am happy with the outcome.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Strawberry Mice
For some reason it was not letting me change my picture and then when I deleted it, it would not let me put it back...so here are the strawberry mice.
Kid's Food Night a Success!
I made jello moons for dessert. What a mess that was!
The tree in dirt (cupcakes in the flower pot). They had fun playing with them, don't really think they ate much of it.
We ate on the living room floor picnic style which they loved! I do not know why my pictures are fuzzy on the bottom. I think I need to clean the lense.
Kid's Food Night a Success!
Little man very excited about the strawberry mice.
Little missie already a mess. She thought it was pretty cool to just pick out what she wanted to eat. We had potatoes and chicken packets which the hubby loved.
Dad teaching the kids how to suck jello off the plate!
Little man trying it out. He ended up with jello on his eye.
We ended the evening with a bike ride. Little man said that he loved kid's night and wants to do it again:)
Little missie already a mess. She thought it was pretty cool to just pick out what she wanted to eat. We had potatoes and chicken packets which the hubby loved.
Dad teaching the kids how to suck jello off the plate!
Little man trying it out. He ended up with jello on his eye.
We ended the evening with a bike ride. Little man said that he loved kid's night and wants to do it again:)
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