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Picante Frittata w/ mango salsa & whole grain toast....

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:30:10 -0700

Picante Frittata w/ mango salsa & whole grain toast. #eatclean (Taken with instagram)

Edit: this is all ONE portion. Holy frak this is so good!

It’s definitely worth a try! The hardest part is taking...

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:25:17 -0700

It’s definitely worth a try! The hardest part is taking the time to plan out my meals. But I’m worth it. It’s not time wasted. It’s time invested in me. I’m eating awesome food & a lot of it. I’m learning to appreciate what actual food tastes like. You should check out the book if you can or start by looking at recipes on thefameofhealthandfitness (on tumblr), Blogilates.com, Sarahfit.com or ToneItUp.com. These are the ladies that got me interested in Eating Clean. Try some of the recipes they posted & see if you like them.

What I also like about the ECD book is that it isn’t an extreme. You choose just how clean you want to eat. Just making a small change in your diet can make a difference.

One of the reasons why I’m posting my meals for the week is that I didn’t really understand the concept of eating clean when I first heard about it. I’m hoping that by “showing” what I’m eating it helps others in understanding it. I’m still a newbie to eating clean and am learning one meal at a time.

And maybe one day, I’ll stop tracking meals & be “normal” like everyone else.

Really enjoying his new album.

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:44:50 -0700

Really enjoying his new album.

Day 4 on the Eat Clean Diet. Today I was really hungry all day....

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:25:00 -0700

Day 4 on the Eat Clean Diet. Today I was really hungry all day. Not sure what was going on because I also didn’t work out.

Meal 1: whole grain muffin with almond butter & banana

Meal 2: watermelon & 1/2 banana

Meal 3: shredded lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, tomatoes, beans & guacamole. I only ate about half. You can make good choices at a Mexican restaurant.

Meal 4: Brown rice rice cake with freshly ground honey roasted peanut butter

Meal 5: Baked Grains Pilaf, Mango Salsa, Cilantro Shrimp & roasted asparagus.

Meal 6: Dark Chocolate Powercake & honey roasted PB

I was really craving something sweet & with chocolate. I was searching recipes online & came across this one. The Powercake didn’t photograph well but it’s delish! I had to add extra Stevia since I didn’t add enough when baking it.

Total WW points 41 (Daily allowance is 46)

I wanted to share this recipe with you because: It’s...

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:05:32 -0700

I wanted to share this recipe with you because:

It’s delicious
easy to make
low in calories/points
very filling
did I mention it’s delicious?

Baked Grains Pilaf from Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean Diet Recharged.

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 Small Carrot, peeled and finely chopped
3 Stalks of Celery, finely chopped
1/2 Cup of finely chopped bell pepper
1/2 Cup of corn kernels
3/4 Cup millet, rinsed well (I don’t know what millet is & couldn’t find it at the store so I used orzo)
3/4 Cup Quinoa, rinsed well
3 Cups of low sodium chicken/vegetable broth
1 Tsp sea salt

I actually used 1/2 cup of orzo, 1/2 cup of quinoa & 2 cups of chicken broth because I wasn’t sure if I was going to like the dish & didn’t want to make too much of it. BIG MISTAKE.

Cooking instructions:

Preheat oven to 350. Coat casserole dish with olive oil
Place remaining oil in a medium skillet and heat gently. Add onion, carrot, celery, pepper and corn. Cook until onion is see through.
Place washed grains in casserole dish. Add cooked veggies and mix to combine. Add Chicken/Veggie broth and salt. Cover dish with lid or tin foil. Cook for 30 min or until all the water is absorbed. (I had to cook it for about 45 minutes & perhaps that had to do with the type of casserole dish I used)
Remove and serve hot with any meal.

I served it with Lemon Chicken.

Mine came out to 6 portions (1 cup) for 4 PP+/ Calories : 182

Day 3 of following the Eat Clean Diet Meal 1: oatmeal, almond...

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:04:55 -0700

Day 3 of following the Eat Clean Diet

Meal 1: oatmeal, almond butter & banana

Meal 2: watermelon & almonds

Meal 3: tuna w/ fat free sour cream, mustard, celery & spinach on a whole grain muffin

Meal 4: Lemon chicken & Baked Grains Pilaf

Meal 5: Greek yogurt, blueberries, watermelon & granola

The Baked Grains Pilaf is AMAZING! I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it but it’s so easy to make and very tasty. I decided that I would eat dinner first & then my afternoon snack as I find that I want something sweet at the end of the day.

Total WW points = 34

For my workout I did the 45 minute Cardio Mix Turbo Jam and I was a sweaty mess. You know you worked out hard when you drink a bottle of water in one gulp.

LivingSocial was having a deal for the See Jane Run Half...

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:27:29 -0700

LivingSocial was having a deal for the See Jane Run Half Marathon which prompted me to look at cost for the 5K which is $55. Too steep for me. But Mary told me that the 5K was on sale through Zozi for $33. Champagne & chocolates? Sign me up!

Day 2 of the Eat Clean Diet. So far the cravings are still there...

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:21:20 -0700

Day 2 of the Eat Clean Diet. So far the cravings are still there but I am eating sufficient food so I’m really it hungry just think that I am. I counted points and all meals were the same as yesterday - 31 points.

Meal 1: Ultimate Smoothie which consists of milk, cottage cheese, kiwi, strawberries, ice & vanilla protein powder. First time adding cottage cheese in a blended drink. It actually made the smoothie fluffier if that makes sense & doubled the volume.

Meal 2: pear & raw almonds

Meal 3: grilled turkey patty on whole grain muffin with mustard & spinach.

Meal 4: cottage cheese & mango

Meal 5 & 6: herb marinated chicken, brown rice, steamed broccoli & egg white. I could have steamed or roasted another vegetable but I’m trying to finish the broccoli before it goes bad.

I haven’t worked out this week. I think I tweaked my right knee on Sunday. I thought that taking a couple of rest days would help. Feels better tonight than it has all week.

This was Day 1 on the Eat Clean Diet. I did substitute some...

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:05:00 -0700

This was Day 1 on the Eat Clean Diet. I did substitute some items but followed it pretty closely.

Meal 1: oatmeal, strawberries, chia seeds & non-fat milk

Meal 2: plain Greek yogurt 0% with fruit

Meal 3: whole grain spaghetti, grilled chicken & tomatoes

Meal 4: baby carrots & hummus

Meal 5 & 6: grilled turkey patty, brown rice, steamed broccoli & an egg white

As I’m still counting WW points, all of these food items equal 31 Points and my daily allowance is 46. I feel pretty satisfied with my meals although I am craving sugar SO MUCH.

Challenge Accepted

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:20:03 -0700

While at the expo this weekend, I signed up for the Giant Race 5K in September. I originally wanted to sign up for the 10K but it was sold out. I was bummed and then I was amazed at myself that I was bummed that I couldn’t sign up for a 10K. What am I turning into? Whatever it is, I think I like it.

When I was filling out the form, it asked me to fill in a time for it and I put 45 minutes. Now my fastest 5K time (not counting the treadmill) has been 53:07 which was the Davis 5K in November. On the treadmill my fastest 5K time is 49:19. Why I chose 45 minutes is beyond me but the challenge has been set and I accept. If I can continue to lose weight and continue to work out, I am confident that I can reach that goal.

I also have other races coming up this summer which will keep me motivated to work out:

Do Life 5K in SF - July 10th

The Color Run in SF - July 14th

San Francisco Progressive Marathon - July 29th (my reward for reaching a 100 pound loss so I have yet to register).

July is going to be a busy month.

Tumblr...

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:22:37 -0700

Tumblr Crushes:

Something that I’ve been thinking about is eating clean....

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:28:58 -0700

Something that I’ve been thinking about is eating clean. It makes sense. Sure it isn’t easy but it’s worth it. I’m worth it. Starting today, I’ll be following Cooler Plan #3 of the Eat-Clean Diet by Tosca Reno. This plan is set for someone who is new to eating clean and wants to see what it is like. It’s more lenient than the other plans in the book.

During this week, I will:

Eat 6 small meals a day
Eat a combination of lean protein & complex carbs with each meal
Eat sufficient healthy fats every day
Drink 2 to 3 litters of water a day
Depend on fruits & veggies for fiber, vitamins, nutrients & enzymes.
Adhere to proper portion sizes.

I will be avoiding:

All over-processed foods particularly white flour & sugar
Chemically charged foods
Foods containing preservatives
Artificial sugars
Saturated & trans fats
Sugar loaded beverages including sodas & juices
Limit alcohol intake
All calorie dense foods containing little or no nutritional value

I convinced my mom to attempt this meal plan for 1 week & we went to the grocery store. For it all, we spent $140 for the whole week which in my opinion isn’t bad. That’s 6 small meals x 7 days for 2 people so it averages out to $1.66 per meal/$10 a day.

Some of the food won’t be bought every week (i.e. pasta, nut butter, agave nectar) so I’m anticipating it to be cheaper next time.

I am doing this to get an introduction to eating clean and also because I am hoping it will help me reach my goal of a 100 pound loss by my birthday which is in the first week of June. I’ll still be tracking my food in the WW app.

Have any of you ever followed the eat-clean diet?

Cheat meal for the week: bacon, avocado & blue cheese burger...

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:49:49 -0700

Cheat meal for the week: bacon, avocado & blue cheese burger w/ Parmesan truffle fries. Tomorrow I start week 1 of the Eat Clean Diet. #eatclean (Taken with instagram)

Weekly Weigh In & B2B recap

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:32:59 -0700

I had set a goal of reaching a 100 pound loss by Bay to Breakers’ morning. I weighed in yesterday before leaving for the race and I was down 2.4 pounds which gave me a total loss of 95.4 pounds. I was really happy with it. Today was my official weigh in day and when I stepped on the scale I was afraid that I would retain water after the race. I was so hungry all day yesterday but I tried hard not to just eat everything around. When the scale showed a 3.3 pound loss, I was SO FREAKING excited.

I am now 3.7 pounds from reaching a triple digit loss. Holy crap! My 33rd birthday is in less than 3 weeks & I would really like to be in 100 pound loss club so while today I am taking it easy fitness wise, I am back at it tomorrow by restarting the Boot Camp Challenge at a higher intensity/using heavier weights and back to the gym for incline treadmill workouts.

I used up all of my Weekly Points which it was mostly due to my out of control eating on Monday. I did use some yesterday but I feel that it was within reason. I reached my goal of 40 Activity Points for the week as well. Putting aside Monday’s hiccup, it was a great week. My goal for this week is to earn 40 AP’s, drink at least 100oz of water daily & make better food choices meaning less processed foods.

Now on to Bay to Breakers…

When I committed to do this race back in October, I was thinking “what the funk did you sign up for?” At that time I had only participated in 5K’s and here I was signed up for a 12K. I started following the half marathon training guide I found on Hal Higdon’s site and was pretty consistent with it. It kept me on a schedule and working on a walking base. But after February’s 10K, I sort of got bored with walking and switched to doing cardio DVDs. I had set a goal of 2:15 adding extra time due to the hill that’s in the middle of the course. My time was 2:37. I was telling someone that records weren’t made but memories were made & Mary reminded me that we did set a record. We both participated in our first 12K. I have to remember to look at things in a positive way.

We walked the race and it was so much fun. So many crazy costumes, too many naked old men and so many drunk people. The weather in San Francisco was gorgeous. I think I didn’t hydrate enough because afterwards I felt a bit dizzy but overall it was a great day. On to the pictures…

Goodies picked up at the expo

On our way into SF at 5am o.O

Me, Karen, Mary & Angela

Tortillas be flying at the start line

Time to get ill with the Beastie Boys

I swear Karen was a naked dude magnet hahaha! Best comment made by Angela: I just don’t want any penises in the shot.

What goes up…

New Zealand must be proud!

I read that 40,000 people registered for the event although more participated - Source

About to walk up the Hayes Street Hill

Got my game face on!

Such lies! No beer or coconut water at the finish line. Boo!

I made it up the hill. Whee! Had 5 miles to go at this point.

I didn’t get a decent picture of the hill from the top so I found one published in the paper today - Source

We did it!

Heavy metal \m/

I had a great day & it was so awesome to finally meet Mary who has been such a source of inspiration to me. I want to thank all three of them for sticking by me & walking the race with me. You ladies rock!

#dolife #believe #b2b101 (Taken with Instagram at Bay to...

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:49:22 -0700

#dolife #believe #b2b101 (Taken with Instagram at Bay to Breakers Finish)

We survived Bay 2 Breakers 12K!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:20:00 -0700

We survived Bay 2 Breakers 12K!

I survived Hayes Street hill. Only 5 miles left! #b2b101

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:14:52 -0700

I survived Hayes Street hill. Only 5 miles left! #b2b101

#b2b101 with Mary & Angela. As this was taken, naked dudes...

Sun, 20 May 2012 06:33:30 -0700

#b2b101 with Mary & Angela. As this was taken, naked dudes walked by o.O (Taken with instagram)

Good Bay 2 Breakers morning! It’s 4am. Blah! I had wanted to reach a 100 pound loss by today....

Sun, 20 May 2012 04:06:40 -0700

Good Bay 2 Breakers morning!

It’s 4am. Blah! I had wanted to reach a 100 pound loss by today. It didn’t happen. I weighed in this morning & I’m down 95.4 pounds (2.4 pounds this week).

My reaction when seeing the scale this morning…wheeee!

Time to get my 12K on :)

Here’s the recipe:...

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:49:40 -0700

Here’s the recipe:

http://toneitup.com/blog.php?Protein-Pancakes-Low-carb-low-fat-and-delicious-1973

I have tried different recipes & find that I like these the best.