This week on 51 Rules, I'm going to try and maintain last week's goals (low sugar, CC+LP, and keep goals in mind). This week I hope to track all my food (both good and bad choices) and workout 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes.
I will let you know how it goes at the end of the week. I'm off now to make a detailed food plan to for the week!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Be strong...
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
~ 1 Corinthians 15:58
First Week
Well, after my first week of "eating clean" most of the time, I have lost 4 pounds. I am definitely excited, but the first week on a diet/back on a diet is always the easiest. Week 2 and the coming weeks will be more of a challenge. I have to say the most difficult part of my week was eating out. Last night, I had a friend over and we made salmon burgers, homemade salsa and roasted yellow squash...it was delicious! I do great when I'm at home and prepare my own meals, but when I go out to eat practicing self-control is super hard!
I hope everyone has a great weekend...here's to another week of eating clean!
I hope everyone has a great weekend...here's to another week of eating clean!
Friday, July 6, 2012
Quick Takes - Week #1
New at this...
I'm so excited to be starting a food/life blog! This is something that I never thought I would do and have been talking myself out of for a month. Not only do I hope to share my love for cooking, sharing meals and experiencing new food, but I hope to my journey as I transform my eating habits into something my health-filled and wholesome. I hope to share the articles, tips, recipes and just plain excitement "For Love of Food."
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A delicious meal for MG's birthday @
Enjoyed a Tuscan Grilled Chicken Salad (Arugula, Beets, Shaved Fennel, Red Onion, Endive, Gorgonzola, Walnut Vinaigrette)
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I'm obsessed...
With season 8 of the office. It is just the comic distraction I need from the stress of the day, but at the same time the distraction that keeps me from workouts.
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How to change my attitude about working out?
Workouts...can't live with them, can't live without them. Ugh, perhaps it would be better utilized as a reward for working out each day
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Inspiration for the week.
Question for the week? When do you work out? Why?
My dilemma: is it better to go in the morning and get it out of the way OR workout at the end of the day as a stress reliever?
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For more Quick Takes, visit Conversion Diary!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
51 Rules: Week #1
Here are my goals for week one (I tried to stick with some of the "bigger picture" rules that I think are more foundational to healthy eating).
#1) CC + LP Seating in a tree!
Ok, I'm sure your like, "what?" However, Tosca does a great job in the book explaining that Complex Carbs (oats, brown rice, whole grain breads, fruits and vegetables) go together with Lean Proteins (lean red meat, white fish, legumes, nuts and nut butters) like "K-I-S-S-I-N-G"!
Anyways, the play on words will hopefully help me remember to eat 5-6 times a day and include CC+LP at each sit down.
#2) Cut out the sugar!!
Sugar is everywhere and I will be the first to admit how much I love it!
One of the resources in Tosca's book is: NancyAppleton.com & the following video:
#3) Set a goal.
This was actually pretty hard even though it isn't something I need to implement right away.
First, I plan to go on a personal pilgrimage sometime in September (more details to come).
Next, KT and myself are going to start training for a 5K at the end of July (this was not my idea!) However, that means we are going to look for a 5K to participate in sometime after October 1st...ugh!
Finally, my long term-ish goal is to eat "healthy" for 6 months and enjoy the results of my clothes fitting better, feeling better about my physique and hopefully celebrating with some shopping!
Ok, so here goes...
Sugar...the Legal Cocaine!
Cheesy video, but very true. I agree that sugar is totally addictive and is in everything we eat disguised as a variety of different ingredients. Check out this website for more info!
Motivation.
If Tosca (53) can look that good, anyone can with healthy eating, regular workouts and a little old fashioned hard work.
Day One...
I know this is a blog about loving food, but I wanted to post this video from a dear friend that I love (KT) about someone that I love (AJ)
Happy Tuesday :-)
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