Finding time for working out is always a challenge. As I've mentioned before we, as women quite often have the need to 'help' everyone else before we'll help ourselves. I fit right in that category.
I am mainly a stay at home mom, but I do also work as a substitute teacher. This week I worked 2 1/2 days. I didn't have a problem working out the after I got off for the half day. I had an appointment with my personal trainer, I had to go. On the days that I worked the full days, I just didn't make it! After working an entire day, I had errands to run and a child and family to care for. I just didn't see that I could make time for me!
It's wrong for me to think this way, but it's the mind set I have when I work all day. I really like to workout in the mornings so in the late afternoon just isn't my time! I just want to come home and be "in the" quiet.
I need to work on this, but once again it's a mental issue, not a physical issue. My body could do it, if my mind could just get over it!
I don't really have a problem with my diet. I don't eat a school lunch, I don't really think I have to explain that (!?!) now do I? I have stopped eating in the teacher's lounge. I'm highly swayed by smell, and there are all sorts of great smelling food in that lounge. From the school lunch smells which take me take to the comfort of Elementary school and the smells of their home brought left overs. I eat in the class room so my healthy food doesn't have to compete with those wonderful smells.
This week I took the great grilled chicken, spinach wrap from our supper a couple of nights ago. I also make sure I take enough snacks to not be STARVING at any time! I also try to eat a snack right before I leave the school, so I don't come home and just veg out! I also take a couple of bottles of water so I can stay hydrated throughout the day.
Showing posts with label foods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label foods. Show all posts
Friday, September 9, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Favority low fat, Very TASTEY meal
Having on my favorite quick suppers tonight. grilled Chicken breast (coated in olive oil, garlic powder, & Parm cheese) chopped then put in WWlow fat tortilla wrap with spinach, and favorite veggie, for crunch I add toasted almond slices and a fat free dressing (optional).
I'll take this for my lunch the next couple of day.... if there's any left!
I'll take this for my lunch the next couple of day.... if there's any left!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Watermelon!
The Facts:
**Not only does it quench your thirst, it can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis.
**Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.
**Watermelon is an ideal health food because it doesn’t contain any fat or cholesterol, is high in fiber and vitamins A & C and is a good source of potassium.
**Not only does it quench your thirst, it can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis.
**Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.
**Watermelon is an ideal health food because it doesn’t contain any fat or cholesterol, is high in fiber and vitamins A & C and is a good source of potassium.
**Watermelon is a vegatable! It is related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.
**Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralizing free radicals.
**Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
**Watermelon is grown in over 96 countries worldwide.
**In China and Japan watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
**In Israel and Egypt, the sweet taste of watermelon is often paired with the salty taste of feta cheese.
**Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds.
**Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralizing free radicals.
**Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
**Watermelon is grown in over 96 countries worldwide.
**In China and Japan watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
**In Israel and Egypt, the sweet taste of watermelon is often paired with the salty taste of feta cheese.
**Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds.
Love it!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Coasting
OK, I've been coasting this week on my exercise and counting calories.
I haven't eat bad things but I haven't been counting or paying much mind to portions.
It's not anyone needs to tell me because the scale has told me enough!
Time to stop coasting and get on with the show!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Hello my name is Shelly and I'm an addict.....
OK, it's time for me to discuss my addiction to High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).
It's real, It's addictive and it's everywhere!
I know that if I eat something sweet for breakfast I'm doomed all day.
I'm snacky, I wander around the kitchen wondering what there is to eat.
If I can stay away from HFCS then I'm fine and relatively satisfied all day.
Now that I've been off (or much lower amounts) HFCS for several weeks, junk food and sweets still have their appeal (due to mental conditioning) but they don't taste good.
I generally take weekend off from counting calories and eat basically anything I want. I found 3 oreos, popped them in my mouth and they were nasty tasting. When I was done I thought these weren't worth the calories at all! I'd done the same thing with some M&Ms at Easter. I popped a few in my mouth and swore they were dark chocolate. This is not to say I couldn't go ahead and nibble the entire bag of either goodies! Eating for me is just as much mental has it is taste and necessity.
Watching what I eat is and will be a constant issue.
It's real, It's addictive and it's everywhere!
I know that if I eat something sweet for breakfast I'm doomed all day.
I'm snacky, I wander around the kitchen wondering what there is to eat.
If I can stay away from HFCS then I'm fine and relatively satisfied all day.
Now that I've been off (or much lower amounts) HFCS for several weeks, junk food and sweets still have their appeal (due to mental conditioning) but they don't taste good.
I generally take weekend off from counting calories and eat basically anything I want. I found 3 oreos, popped them in my mouth and they were nasty tasting. When I was done I thought these weren't worth the calories at all! I'd done the same thing with some M&Ms at Easter. I popped a few in my mouth and swore they were dark chocolate. This is not to say I couldn't go ahead and nibble the entire bag of either goodies! Eating for me is just as much mental has it is taste and necessity.
Watching what I eat is and will be a constant issue.
Monday, April 12, 2010
This great little guide is one of my favorites.
It's just chuck full of healthy tidbits!
I've just learned about that age old question
butter?
stick margarine?
tub spreads?
OK I'm sure the rest of you have all this down and KNOW
what is the best for you but I didn't.
Well, now I do ....
Tip #119
vegetable spread in a tub is the best
Stick butter is good for baking those
occasional goodies
AND
Stick Margarine is NEVER good!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
I was sick
Last night I went out to eat. It's not that I don't eat out but I always know what I'm going to eat and what it is and how many calories it is before I go. Last night we went to a locally owned place (that is/was one of my favs).
I snacked on chips and salsa. Not nearly as many as I have done in the past, but snacked just the same! I ordered what I thought was more healthy (chicken fajitas) than I usually order.
By the time I was done I was sick and I don't mean alittle sick I mean feeling nasty sick. I don't mean sick from what I ate, but sick from eating things my body wasn't use to anymore.
It was still daylight so we walked around the square before getting in the car to head home. I was hoping that alittle exercise would make me feel better, but NO. I laid in bed and just wish I could 'rid my body' of this meal. I didn't but I fell asleep and finally woke up this morning feeling better but with the memory of that BAD BAD feeling of last night.
Thank you body for letting me know it's not good to eat like that!
I snacked on chips and salsa. Not nearly as many as I have done in the past, but snacked just the same! I ordered what I thought was more healthy (chicken fajitas) than I usually order.
By the time I was done I was sick and I don't mean alittle sick I mean feeling nasty sick. I don't mean sick from what I ate, but sick from eating things my body wasn't use to anymore.
It was still daylight so we walked around the square before getting in the car to head home. I was hoping that alittle exercise would make me feel better, but NO. I laid in bed and just wish I could 'rid my body' of this meal. I didn't but I fell asleep and finally woke up this morning feeling better but with the memory of that BAD BAD feeling of last night.
Thank you body for letting me know it's not good to eat like that!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Summer Black Bean Salad/Salsa
All I can say... Heaven in a bowl!
I believe I love cilantro, I've never cooked with it (or mixed with it in this case) but it is perfect in this salad.
OH Oh oh I can't wait to put this on a chip, or add my Quinoa to it. This could just very well, make EVERYTHING taste better!
Summer Black Bean Salad/Salsa
by www.trainermomma.com
3 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans shoepeg white corn, rinsed and drained
2 cucumbers, chopped
1 green, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 orange pepper, chopped
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
3-4 tomatoes, chopped2 large avocados, chopped
Homemade Italian dressing
Basically, get ready to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP!
Dump it all in a very large bowl and mix with Italian dressing to taste (I used about half of the dressing I mixed up).
Eat as leftovers, add some baked tortilla chips and eat as salsa, pour over baked/grilled chicken or salmon.
This salad is soooo versatile and delicious.
It will be your go-to salad from now on.... oh yes it will!
150 calories per one cup
Homemade Italian Dressing
Adapted from www.allrecipes.com
Dry Italian Seasonings
Mix:1 Tb garlic salt
1 Tb onion powder
1 Tb white sugar
2 Tb dried oregano
1 t ground black pepper
1/4 t dried thyme
1 t dried basil
1 Tb dried parsley
1/4 t celery salt
In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients.
For a dressing, whisk together 1/4 apple cider vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 T water, and 2 T of the dry Italian mix.
I believe I love cilantro, I've never cooked with it (or mixed with it in this case) but it is perfect in this salad.
OH Oh oh I can't wait to put this on a chip, or add my Quinoa to it. This could just very well, make EVERYTHING taste better!
Summer Black Bean Salad/Salsa
by www.trainermomma.com
3 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans shoepeg white corn, rinsed and drained
2 cucumbers, chopped
1 green, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 orange pepper, chopped
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
3-4 tomatoes, chopped2 large avocados, chopped
Homemade Italian dressing
Basically, get ready to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP!
Dump it all in a very large bowl and mix with Italian dressing to taste (I used about half of the dressing I mixed up).
Eat as leftovers, add some baked tortilla chips and eat as salsa, pour over baked/grilled chicken or salmon.
This salad is soooo versatile and delicious.
It will be your go-to salad from now on.... oh yes it will!
150 calories per one cup
Homemade Italian Dressing
Adapted from www.allrecipes.com
Dry Italian Seasonings
Mix:1 Tb garlic salt
1 Tb onion powder
1 Tb white sugar
2 Tb dried oregano
1 t ground black pepper
1/4 t dried thyme
1 t dried basil
1 Tb dried parsley
1/4 t celery salt
In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients.
For a dressing, whisk together 1/4 apple cider vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 T water, and 2 T of the dry Italian mix.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
hmmmm it was tasty
Yesterday I was sitting in my trainer's office, well, she was first my friend and I suppose since I don't currently pay her she is back to being my friend (we attend church together). She was eating her lunch of Quinoa and baby spinach leaves.
We got to discussing Quinoa. I'd heard Dr Oz prompt the wonders of Quinoa, but once I walked away from the TV I never thought of it again.
It's a tasty whole grain, similar to couscous only better! She had hers flavored with garlic and I tried to flavor mine with garlic but it wasn't flavored (I suppose not enough).
I had mine with fresh asparagus... goodness it was good!
We got to discussing Quinoa. I'd heard Dr Oz prompt the wonders of Quinoa, but once I walked away from the TV I never thought of it again.
It's a tasty whole grain, similar to couscous only better! She had hers flavored with garlic and I tried to flavor mine with garlic but it wasn't flavored (I suppose not enough).
I had mine with fresh asparagus... goodness it was good!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)