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Originally Posted by Bonnie
Are we still talking about food here? J/k  |
I thought the same thing, Bonnie!
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Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT
Like they say, variety is the spice of life!! 
Same goes for workouts too...if you don't add some variety you will plateau or get bored....gotta constantly keep the body guessing what you are gonna do next!  |
I agree. I am going to start a new core strengthing class next week. With my injured shoulder and bad knees I have to choose my activity carefully.
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Originally Posted by Ktulu87
Hey! I'm metallicide's Wife, Sara. I'll post some of our protein bar recipes and other healthy recipes on here.
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Welcome, Sara and thanks in advance for your recipes!
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Originally Posted by Shardik2SS
Down 3 pounds since Sunday.  |
AWESOME!
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Originally Posted by Tessa
I've been setting my alarm for 5am to get up and get back to working out...  I just turn it off when it goes off and sleep until 6. 
I was all set to get off my lazyass today but my phone shut itself off for no reason last night (I swear!!) so my alarm never went off!
But I'm with you guys. If I can manage work and school full time I can at least get off my duff and stop being a frump
I gained 50lbs with my ex and have been miserable ever since, I've only managed to lose like 20 of that (which, God knows I'm probably gaining back daily!!  ) so I'd like to get rid of the rest (and thensome!!). |
you can do it Tessa!! I know you can!
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Originally Posted by Icandrivejustnotlegally
I lost 2 more pounds. Down 12 pounds Christmas break, and still going.
I was 172 on first day break down to 160. I feel great now
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Congrats!!! Keep going!
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Originally Posted by badgebunny
No work out for me today... Only because I had every errand in the book and had an appointment to drop Daisy off. Back at it tomorrow though! My abs and my thighs are KILLING ME.
Last night we had a chicken and veggie stir fry with a low fat brown sauce over brown rice. Don't know whats for dinner tonight but so far...
Breakfast: Smart one breakfast sandwhich (210 calories)
Snack: dried cranberries and a few cashews
Lunch: Lean cuisine (420 calories)
Snack: half a serving of pita chips (65 calories)
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Sounds like a good day!
I had the following today:
Breakfast: Coffee, Banana
Lunch: 3 cups leafy greens, 1/2 2% shells and cheese, 1/2 blueberry muffin
Snack: Medium orange
Dinner: shrimp and veggie stirfry over brown rice
Lots of water! I'm going to try not to have a snack tonight but, if I do I will have a cup of special K and 1/2 cup of milk.
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Originally Posted by Blackhawk6
Three days of eating healthy. No sweets, soda just fruits and veggies must say I can feel the difference.....
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I know it doesn't take long to feel the difference.
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Originally Posted by Bonnie
Here's a great recipe for awesome PB/Almond Pancakes
5 Tbs coconut flour (I get mine from whole foods)
1/4 Tsp Baking powder
1 Tsp peanut butter
5 Packets (or to taste) stevia/splenda/ or sweetener of choice
Tiny pinch of salt
7 Egg whites (or 3 eggs~ Note: this will change calories)
1/4 Cup water (may use less depending on consistency of batter…add slowly until pancake consistency forms!)
*Optional variations: A few drops of maple extract, a few chocolate chips, or 1 Tbs of cocoa powder for a PB-chocolate version!
Method:
In a medium size bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except for the water, and begin to mix. (It will be very lumpy/thick at this point…don’t worry!)
Begin adding water slowly, a little at a time, stirring until a thick pancake batter forms, (you can also use a blender, hand-held mixer, or immersion blender to mix up ingredients with ease!) *Note: Batter will be a little thicker than typical pancake batter, but should still be ‘thin’ enough to pour onto a griddle!
Meanwhile, heat a nonstick griddle (or nonstick skillet) coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto griddle. Turn pancakes over when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked.
Serve warm with sugar-free/low sugar syrup, light butter, whip cream, or whatever topping sounds good to you!
Macros: 350 calories, 11g fat, 31g carbs, 16g fiber, 36g protein
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I'm going to try these. Sounds wonderful!
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Originally Posted by Bonnie
Ok one more recipe
Cajun Shrimp
From Cooking Light
4 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Preparation
Combine first 8 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag and shake to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp; sauté 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.
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Sounds easy and YUMMY!
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Originally Posted by Milk 1027
High reps/low weights = muscle tone.
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I need to pick up some weights and start using them!