April 2006 Archives
Today I started up again with SparkPeople. I haven't been there in ages but I think I need to do something. I've kind of just been stuck in a rut. I haven't loss anything but I've also not gained anything back.
Phil and I have been doing cardio every now and then but it's so hard to start jogging when you haven't done it in a few years! Phil talked with this guy who works for the Running Room and he suggested that I do 20 minutes every other day and then go up in increments of 5 minutes until I can do 30-45 minutes no problem. Anyone do this? Does it really work? Ooohhh... the chest pains! Anyway....
I made this oh-so-delicious meal last night for supper that I thought I'd share :D
the following recipe yields ALOT of food; you can add or subtract any of the veggies so that there's less
3 Peppers
(I prefer Yellow, Orange and Red... Green always seems to taste like dirt... besides these add more colour)
1 Zucchini
(about 8-10 inches long / 1.5-2.5 inches thick)
1 Onion
Snow peas or something similar
Cut all your veggies into bite size pieces and set aside. Set your stovetop to a medium heat. In a large cooking pot (or Stir Frying Pan) add about a tablespoon or more of olive oil; stir around so that it doesn't burn (when oil smokes, it's hot enough). Throw in your veggies in groups starting with the ones that will take the longest to cook (in this case Peppers, Zuch then Onions). Give each group a couple of minutes to cook then throw in the next batch. Add seasoning and pepper to taste. Serve on a bed of whole grain rice or with chicken.
Variations: Try adding Carrots or switch out one of the peppers for Cauliflower. I've also added Tomatoes at the end of cooking just to warm them.
Delicious! Let me know how you guys do or tell me your different variations!
Lately I've been thinking about what I'm going to do once I reach my goal weight. I mean once you get there then what? Sure you have to keep it up for the rest of your life which is exactly what all this is about (remember, losing weight is about healthy lifestyle changes) but what do you do once the all consuming thoughts of "need to lose weight", "today's a cardio day" or "dear god what's the scale going to say this morning" are no longer necessary? I propose making a list of things you will do once the scale is no longer tipping in the wrong direction.
I think that once one goal has been reached I will want to go for another. I mean honestly, there's no point in saying "alright I've lost 50lbs, pass the low cal chips" and then have everything start over again. So without further ado, here's what I'm going to do once I hit the 125lbs marker:
1. Run a 10K marathon (a little pretentious on my part but I'm sure I'll kick ass)
2. Get a tattoo (don't know where, don't know what but I have a good 40lbs down to think about it)
3. Cut my hair uber short (sorta the same as shedding that last pound)
4. Buy a bikini for the first time in my life
Now I'm sure I have plenty more things that I'd love to do once I reach my goal although that will have to wait. I'd love to hear about what you guys will do. Let me know!
PS I'm working on a new layout so watch out!
