Keep a food journal to keep track of what you are eating. It will help you to be more conscious of what you are putting in your mouth.You may find some hidden calories you weren't even aware of. Calories have a way of adding up by the end of the day.
Also I wanted to give you an update. I have been cooking ahead for the week. It really makes a difference. It really has helped me to stay away from the fast food knowing I have a meal waiting for me at home. So I encourage you to do this. Cook on the weekend for the week ahead and freeze your meals in ziploc bags.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
What's Weighing You Down?
We need to live consciously. How many of us just go through the motions becoming numb. Life is so precious to let it just pass you by. Let's fill up on life instead of using food to fill us up. Find something that you are passionate about and brings you joy. It doesn't have to be anything big. I've learned it's the small things that bring me joy. I taught myself to knit a year ago and I love it. There is so much of life we have yet to experience. Take a class and learn something new like painting. Take a vacation and go somewhere you've never been before. Make a list of some of the things you would like to do and do at least one of them monthly. It's a beautiful thing to have no regrets at the end of life. Let's commit to not spend so much time and energy on things that won't matter in the long run. Next week I'm going to make a list of ten things I want to do this year and share with you. Hopefully you will make your own list. Let's start dreaming again and living BIG!!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Healthy Recipes
Turkey Meatloaf
(from food network)
3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
5 pounds ground turkey breast
1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
3 extra-large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup ketchup
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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