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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!
These are easy to make and tasty. They go great with any meal or can be served alone, warmed with butter or with jams or preserves.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of flour (white or whole wheat)
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (you can reduce this by half)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup milk
- Heat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit
- Combine Flour, Paking Powder, and Salt
- Add the Shortening until it crumbs
- Stir in milk
- Knead 8 or 10 times
- Roll into 1/2" thick roll
- Cut into rounds
- Place on baking sheet on middle rack and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. *I put them in for 17 minutes so that they brown*
Variations: Add 2 cups of grated cheese with dry ingredients
