Meal Plan from 2/26/2015 - 3/3/2015
For breakfast my husband and I eat oatmeal and eggwhites with veggies. On saturdays I make protein pancakes and sometimes a casserole. The kids eat cereal but are wanting to eat oats and eggs to now (they are teenagers)
Lunches:
My daughter takes leftovers and so does my son, when he remembers to take a lunch. My husband makes a Salad to take and I eat a salad or leftovers.
As always all our meals are gluten free / dairy free
Friday:
Sweet Potato Crust with BBQ Chicken
Saturday:
Bison Burgers on Gluten Free buns with Salad and Sweet Potato Fries
Sunday:
Pork Chops, Cauliflour Rice and roasted Brussels Sprouts
Monday:
Paleo Lasagna
Tuesday:
Fish Tacos on lettuce wraps
Wednesday:
Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash
Thursday:
Grilled Chicken, Zucchini and Pasta
Friday, February 26, 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Hitting a Rough Spot?
So I am 4 months into my fitness/weight loss Journey.
I am down almost 40lb. since August of 2015 and I do feel great. But this week has been rough.
I am fighting a bout with depression and some health issues, I made it to the gym yesterday and I am going walking today. Tomorrow the gym will be in the afternoon and I am going Saturday as well.
But here is what is bumming me out. I have a bone spur in my foot right in my ankle joint and it f*ing hurts. I had cortisone shots, but yesterday the decision was made to get it surgically removed. So surgery is scheduled for the 24th of March. Which gives me 4 more weeks to work out and loose more weight. The bad thing is I am going to be in a boot for 4 weeks :( Which bums me out, here is why...
In 2008 I had my nasal septum straightened, due to doing a faceplant when I was 5 and not being able to breathe. It was a real struggle to get back into the gym then. In 2011 I had my gall bladder removed, I had already gained some weight back by then, but that surgery and the stress of the friendship that started to crumble did me in, I quit working out and eating healthy and ended up 100lb. heavier then I was in 2007.
So now you can see where my dilemma is and what demons I am fighting. But I can't stress how important it is to find support. I am very lucky to have a wonderful husband and 2 teenagers I can count on. They have my back and I am very blessed. I also have my friends and I build a wonderful online community for supporting each other in our Journeys.
I know you can do this on your own, but when it gets tough, it's easier to have someone that tells you they believe in you. Or that will cook a dinner so you don't go out and eat all the crap in the world. If you can't find someone, got check out my Facebook page "Geeks Who Lift" and message me. I got your back. It's just important to have support.
Thank you all that are supporting me and telling me already that I can do this, cause this time, I know what traps are laid out for me and I don't have the Toxicity that was that relation ship in my life anymore.
Best,
Claudia
I am down almost 40lb. since August of 2015 and I do feel great. But this week has been rough.
I am fighting a bout with depression and some health issues, I made it to the gym yesterday and I am going walking today. Tomorrow the gym will be in the afternoon and I am going Saturday as well.
But here is what is bumming me out. I have a bone spur in my foot right in my ankle joint and it f*ing hurts. I had cortisone shots, but yesterday the decision was made to get it surgically removed. So surgery is scheduled for the 24th of March. Which gives me 4 more weeks to work out and loose more weight. The bad thing is I am going to be in a boot for 4 weeks :( Which bums me out, here is why...
In 2008 I had my nasal septum straightened, due to doing a faceplant when I was 5 and not being able to breathe. It was a real struggle to get back into the gym then. In 2011 I had my gall bladder removed, I had already gained some weight back by then, but that surgery and the stress of the friendship that started to crumble did me in, I quit working out and eating healthy and ended up 100lb. heavier then I was in 2007.
So now you can see where my dilemma is and what demons I am fighting. But I can't stress how important it is to find support. I am very lucky to have a wonderful husband and 2 teenagers I can count on. They have my back and I am very blessed. I also have my friends and I build a wonderful online community for supporting each other in our Journeys.
I know you can do this on your own, but when it gets tough, it's easier to have someone that tells you they believe in you. Or that will cook a dinner so you don't go out and eat all the crap in the world. If you can't find someone, got check out my Facebook page "Geeks Who Lift" and message me. I got your back. It's just important to have support.
Thank you all that are supporting me and telling me already that I can do this, cause this time, I know what traps are laid out for me and I don't have the Toxicity that was that relation ship in my life anymore.
Best,
Claudia
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Rest Day is important and also a little rant...
I am really starting to enjoy this blogging thing. Cause I can write when something annoys me without getting a bunch angry people at me.
So rest Day... I do Active Recovery, where you are going for a walk, cause you cant take it any longer sitting at home, or a hike or do some other activity. Yesterday was technically a rest day for me, but I went to the Renaissance Fair and walked 4.4miles thru out the day. I am feeling it a bit.
You can also rest when you are really sore. I had to do that a couple of weeks ago, I woke up and was so sore I could barely walk, that is when my body told me, You need to stop for today.
Also drink lots of water, it will help flush the Toxins that were released during your workout. Also don't forget to stretch and foam roll during your Rest day. It will help the recovery process.
Now comes my other rant... I saw someone post on Instagram their Food Prep picture and the caption was EAT FOR FUEL, NOT FOR FLAVOR.
This struck a cord with me. I wanna eat flavorful meals. I don't wanna eat bland food everyday. I see those meal preps and I think to myself, how BORING... How can you the exact same food every single day for a week? Well I can't cause I would not be staying on meal plan.
Healthy food and foods that are good for you do not have to be Boring or Bland. All the recipes I post for dinner don't take more time then 30-45 minutes. Cause I wanna eat with my family and spend time with them after. I don't wanna spend hours in the kitchen. So No you can eat healthy foods and they can be flavorful.
I eat about 1700 Calories a day. I love Pampered Chef's Southwest Seasoning, I used it in my omelet in the morning, a half a teaspoon has 15mg of sodium. And that is all I put on my omelet, I use salt very sparingly. In my homemade Salad Dressing I use Pampered Chef's Herb de Provence which has 0 sodium but tons' of flavors.
Be adventurous, try new seasonings, I love dill on my salmon. I put mustard and paprika on my Pork Chops and Chicken, these are all things you can do to make your meals full of flavor.
As a Teenager I did not know how to cook or had any inkling of learning to cook and now I love it, heck I make up my own recipes. So the one thing I can tell you. Don't be afraid to try a recipe and cook something.
Go and have fun in the Kitchen... it's an Adventure.
~ Claudia
So rest Day... I do Active Recovery, where you are going for a walk, cause you cant take it any longer sitting at home, or a hike or do some other activity. Yesterday was technically a rest day for me, but I went to the Renaissance Fair and walked 4.4miles thru out the day. I am feeling it a bit.
You can also rest when you are really sore. I had to do that a couple of weeks ago, I woke up and was so sore I could barely walk, that is when my body told me, You need to stop for today.
Also drink lots of water, it will help flush the Toxins that were released during your workout. Also don't forget to stretch and foam roll during your Rest day. It will help the recovery process.
Now comes my other rant... I saw someone post on Instagram their Food Prep picture and the caption was EAT FOR FUEL, NOT FOR FLAVOR.
This struck a cord with me. I wanna eat flavorful meals. I don't wanna eat bland food everyday. I see those meal preps and I think to myself, how BORING... How can you the exact same food every single day for a week? Well I can't cause I would not be staying on meal plan.
Healthy food and foods that are good for you do not have to be Boring or Bland. All the recipes I post for dinner don't take more time then 30-45 minutes. Cause I wanna eat with my family and spend time with them after. I don't wanna spend hours in the kitchen. So No you can eat healthy foods and they can be flavorful.
I eat about 1700 Calories a day. I love Pampered Chef's Southwest Seasoning, I used it in my omelet in the morning, a half a teaspoon has 15mg of sodium. And that is all I put on my omelet, I use salt very sparingly. In my homemade Salad Dressing I use Pampered Chef's Herb de Provence which has 0 sodium but tons' of flavors.
Be adventurous, try new seasonings, I love dill on my salmon. I put mustard and paprika on my Pork Chops and Chicken, these are all things you can do to make your meals full of flavor.
As a Teenager I did not know how to cook or had any inkling of learning to cook and now I love it, heck I make up my own recipes. So the one thing I can tell you. Don't be afraid to try a recipe and cook something.
Go and have fun in the Kitchen... it's an Adventure.
~ Claudia
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Carrot Cake / Loaf gluten free and dairy free
So my friend challenged me to make Carrot Cake healthier and I accepted. Since I love Carrot Cake I decided it needs to be gluten free and dairy free.
So I scoured Pinterest to find a recipe I could adapt and I did.
This Recipe was the base for my Cake Loaf.
Here we go :D Yields 12 slices
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups of gluten free all purpose flour (I used Red Mill)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground Ginger
Mix all together in a medium bowl.
Wet ingredients:
1tsp. orange zest
6 tbsp orange juice
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 cup blue agave
2 servings of liquid egg whites
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 cup shredded carrots
Mix well and then slowly add the dry ingredients. Add in to a loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 45 mins.
Icing:
1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for at least 30mins better be overnight
1 1/2 tbsp agave
1 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
blend that in a blender until creamy, I used my Magic Bullet Blender, my Cashews weren't soaked enough so I added a tiny bit of water to make it creamy.
Spread on top of the loaf and voila.
Nutrition Facts: 184cals, 3g Fat, 38g carbs, 4gr Protein
Definitely a Treat.
Enjoy!!!
So I scoured Pinterest to find a recipe I could adapt and I did.
This Recipe was the base for my Cake Loaf.
Here we go :D Yields 12 slices
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups of gluten free all purpose flour (I used Red Mill)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground Ginger
Mix all together in a medium bowl.
Wet ingredients:
1tsp. orange zest
6 tbsp orange juice
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 cup blue agave
2 servings of liquid egg whites
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 cup shredded carrots
Mix well and then slowly add the dry ingredients. Add in to a loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 45 mins.
Icing:
1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for at least 30mins better be overnight
1 1/2 tbsp agave
1 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
blend that in a blender until creamy, I used my Magic Bullet Blender, my Cashews weren't soaked enough so I added a tiny bit of water to make it creamy.
Spread on top of the loaf and voila.
Nutrition Facts: 184cals, 3g Fat, 38g carbs, 4gr Protein
Definitely a Treat.
Enjoy!!!
Meal Plan #5
Meals from 2/18/2015 - 2/25/2015
For breakfast my husband and I eat oatmeal and eggwhites with veggies. On saturdays I make protein pancakes and sometimes a casserole. The kids eat cereal but are wanting to eat oats and eggs to now (they are teenagers)
Lunches:
My daughter takes leftovers and so does my son, when he remembers to take a lunch. My husband makes a Salad to take and I eat a salad or leftovers.
Snacks:
I have protein bars, protein shakes, or cooked chicken with rice.
Thursday:
Balsamic Chicken w/Pasta and Zucchini
Firday:
Turkey Burgers, with Sweet potato Friday, and Zucchini Chips
Satuday:
We are going to the Faire so we are eating out for once.
Sunday:
Salmon, Brussel Sprouts and Rice
Monday:
Lentil Soup (Recipe will be posted)
Tuesday:
Fajitas in Lettuce wraps or gluten free Tortillas
Wednesday:
Eggroll in a bowl
Thursday:
Curry Stew
That's our menu for this week. :D
For breakfast my husband and I eat oatmeal and eggwhites with veggies. On saturdays I make protein pancakes and sometimes a casserole. The kids eat cereal but are wanting to eat oats and eggs to now (they are teenagers)
Lunches:
My daughter takes leftovers and so does my son, when he remembers to take a lunch. My husband makes a Salad to take and I eat a salad or leftovers.
Snacks:
I have protein bars, protein shakes, or cooked chicken with rice.
Thursday:
Balsamic Chicken w/Pasta and Zucchini
Firday:
Turkey Burgers, with Sweet potato Friday, and Zucchini Chips
Satuday:
We are going to the Faire so we are eating out for once.
Sunday:
Salmon, Brussel Sprouts and Rice
Monday:
Lentil Soup (Recipe will be posted)
Tuesday:
Fajitas in Lettuce wraps or gluten free Tortillas
Wednesday:
Eggroll in a bowl
Thursday:
Curry Stew
That's our menu for this week. :D
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Convention Prep Part 2... follow up
Well this is less of a prep post then a follow up.
I had prepared my foods and packed them. Now here are some things to consider.
Breakfast casserole was a great idea and it's still yummy cold. Ice was available at the hotel so no problem in keeping the cooler cool. I also had grilled Chicken. cherry tomatos, apples, measured out protein shakes, I brought my own coffee creamer and almond milk. I also had measured out Cashews and Lentil Chips.
My main foods were Salads in a Jar.
I made a couple of mistakes... first off I did not put the snacks in my back pack, sometimes during the convention things got hectic and I wasn't able to get back to the room and grab a bite. Also I did not get enough water, even thou I had my water bottle with me.
Also I definitely would pack more chicken.
But other then that I did well, I got a lot of walking done and I didn't bring much food home. All in all it was a very successful weekend.
I had prepared my foods and packed them. Now here are some things to consider.
Breakfast casserole was a great idea and it's still yummy cold. Ice was available at the hotel so no problem in keeping the cooler cool. I also had grilled Chicken. cherry tomatos, apples, measured out protein shakes, I brought my own coffee creamer and almond milk. I also had measured out Cashews and Lentil Chips.
My main foods were Salads in a Jar.
I made a couple of mistakes... first off I did not put the snacks in my back pack, sometimes during the convention things got hectic and I wasn't able to get back to the room and grab a bite. Also I did not get enough water, even thou I had my water bottle with me.
Also I definitely would pack more chicken.
But other then that I did well, I got a lot of walking done and I didn't bring much food home. All in all it was a very successful weekend.
This was all the food I packed, pre packed.
Breakfast was egg casserole with a protein shake
My awesome picture with Jared.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Meal Plan # 4
This meal Plan is a bit weird as I am gone Friday - Sunday.
Thursday:
Creamy Asparagus and Lemon Chicken
Friday:
Spaghetti for Steven and Lars
Saturday:
The boys are on their own.
Sunday:
Leftover Chili from the Superbowl which has been frozen
Monday:
New recipe I am trying ! Eggplant Involtini
Tuesday:
Fish Taco Bowls
Wednesday:
Pork Chips, with Cauliflower Rice and Roasted Carrots
Thursday:
Spagehtti Squash
Thursday:
Creamy Asparagus and Lemon Chicken
Friday:
Spaghetti for Steven and Lars
Saturday:
The boys are on their own.
Sunday:
Leftover Chili from the Superbowl which has been frozen
Monday:
New recipe I am trying ! Eggplant Involtini
Tuesday:
Fish Taco Bowls
Wednesday:
Pork Chips, with Cauliflower Rice and Roasted Carrots
Thursday:
Spagehtti Squash
Convention Prep Part 1
I am going to a Supernatural Convention this coming weekend and I don't wanna eat the hotel food or the fast food surrounding the hotel. I have been working to hard for the past 3 months to not eat better. I probably eat yummier food then anybody else with what I am preparing.
So this will be divided into parts, first part is Meal Planning. Make sure you pick foods that are easy put in a cooler or don't need refridgeration. Salads in a Jar survive well in a Cooler, I know, it's a staple when we work at the Renaissance fair and they last till Sunday afternoon easy and you have access to ice at the hotel. I plan for two, cause my daughter is going with me.
Plan meals that are easy and snacks that fit into your con bag, and if you don't have a con bag your should check out SewGeekAustin's Messenger Bags, they are perfect. So Protein Bars, nuts, fruits like Apples, Oranges, Cuties are great.
I have a lot of protein that I eat each day, so I am packing my Shaker and Protein Powder, now you can pre measure in separate baggies to save on space.
I know some of you are flying in. But you can definitely bring those snack onto the plane in your carry on. And a lot of hotels have small kiosks where you are able to buy fruits, or you can walk to a gas station nearby and get some there.
I also bring my water bottle as most hotels nowadays have water fountains and you don't have to pay for bottled water.
Friday:
Lunch - Salad in a Jar
Dinner - Turkey Patty Lettuce wrap with Veggies and Hummus
Snacks - fruit, protein Bar and Protein Shake, also veggies are on hand
Saturday:
Breakfast - either a egg bake in loaf form, or egg and turkey filled Vegan Biscuits. (Not sure yet)
Lunch - Salad in a Jar
Dinner - this might be a going out, but not sure, if not I will have another Lettuce wrap with lunch meat
Snacks - fruit, protein Bar and Protein Shake, veggies
Sunday:
Breakfast - either a egg bake in loaf form, or egg and turkey filled Vegan Biscuits. (Not sure yet)
So this will be divided into parts, first part is Meal Planning. Make sure you pick foods that are easy put in a cooler or don't need refridgeration. Salads in a Jar survive well in a Cooler, I know, it's a staple when we work at the Renaissance fair and they last till Sunday afternoon easy and you have access to ice at the hotel. I plan for two, cause my daughter is going with me.
Plan meals that are easy and snacks that fit into your con bag, and if you don't have a con bag your should check out SewGeekAustin's Messenger Bags, they are perfect. So Protein Bars, nuts, fruits like Apples, Oranges, Cuties are great.
I have a lot of protein that I eat each day, so I am packing my Shaker and Protein Powder, now you can pre measure in separate baggies to save on space.
I know some of you are flying in. But you can definitely bring those snack onto the plane in your carry on. And a lot of hotels have small kiosks where you are able to buy fruits, or you can walk to a gas station nearby and get some there.
I also bring my water bottle as most hotels nowadays have water fountains and you don't have to pay for bottled water.
Friday:
Lunch - Salad in a Jar
Dinner - Turkey Patty Lettuce wrap with Veggies and Hummus
Snacks - fruit, protein Bar and Protein Shake, also veggies are on hand
Saturday:
Breakfast - either a egg bake in loaf form, or egg and turkey filled Vegan Biscuits. (Not sure yet)
Lunch - Salad in a Jar
Dinner - this might be a going out, but not sure, if not I will have another Lettuce wrap with lunch meat
Snacks - fruit, protein Bar and Protein Shake, veggies
Sunday:
Breakfast - either a egg bake in loaf form, or egg and turkey filled Vegan Biscuits. (Not sure yet)
Lunch - Lettuce wrap
Dinner - Chili at home :D
Snacks - fruit, protein Bar and Protein Shake, veggies
These are all easy things to make a head and that way I know what I am eating, how many calories are in there, the macros will fit mine.
If you plan ahead you can have a successful con weekend too and you need to eat well and right so you don't get sick after. I will also have Emergen C on hand.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Healthy Superbowl? Yes Please...
I love a good get together, so we are having friends over for Superbowl Sunday. Can you make it healthy? YES ! of course, cause I don't wanna blow my hard work that I did this week by counting my calories and the workout in the gym. So here is our Menu for Sunday:
Chili with Kidney Beans
Chips and Salsa
Veggies and Hummus
Buffalo Cauliflower
Zucchini Brownies
I don't have to eat the chip and the Salsa and since I am making the Chili I know what is in there and I can track it.
Other great alternatives are baked chicken tenders, fruit salad, yogurt dips.
If you can, stay away from fried foods, beer, Queso, Cookies, Chips, Ranch Dressing.
But if you can't just make sure you hit the Gym hard on Monday.
What I really like about my Journey so far is that I am not on a diet, I completely changed the way I eat. Food is no longer a challenge. I go out and eat at restaurants, and I make better choices, but it doesn't keep my from living my life. It doesn't restrict my life anymore.
So please make good choices :D
Chili with Kidney Beans
Chips and Salsa
Veggies and Hummus
Buffalo Cauliflower
Zucchini Brownies
I don't have to eat the chip and the Salsa and since I am making the Chili I know what is in there and I can track it.
Other great alternatives are baked chicken tenders, fruit salad, yogurt dips.
If you can, stay away from fried foods, beer, Queso, Cookies, Chips, Ranch Dressing.
But if you can't just make sure you hit the Gym hard on Monday.
What I really like about my Journey so far is that I am not on a diet, I completely changed the way I eat. Food is no longer a challenge. I go out and eat at restaurants, and I make better choices, but it doesn't keep my from living my life. It doesn't restrict my life anymore.
So please make good choices :D
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Weekly Meal Plan #4
Friday:
Salsa Chicken
Saturday:
Trout with Pasta and Asparagus
Superbowl Sunday:
Having friends over, making Chilli, Buffalo Cauliflower, Hummus and cut up Veggies, Zucchini Brownies. Chips and Salsa
Monday:
Zucchini Boats
Tuesday:
Chicken Stir Fry
Wednesday:
Spaghetti
Thursday:
Egg Roll in a bowl
Here is a picture of the weekly grocery haul.
Salsa Chicken
Saturday:
Trout with Pasta and Asparagus
Superbowl Sunday:
Having friends over, making Chilli, Buffalo Cauliflower, Hummus and cut up Veggies, Zucchini Brownies. Chips and Salsa
Monday:
Zucchini Boats
Tuesday:
Chicken Stir Fry
Wednesday:
Spaghetti
Thursday:
Egg Roll in a bowl
Here is a picture of the weekly grocery haul.
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