My Mom works with a social worker who did a presentation on change. Apparently, it takes 28 days to make a change become a routine. (I'm sure I could get the name of the study/research/book/article where this was found if anyone wants it). Anyway. My Mom said that she wants to do something, change something starting May 1st and asked me if I want to do it, too.
Getting back on track with my diet and exercise seems like the obvious change for me to do. Right? If anyone wants to do it with us, I can set up a check in. I'll blog about how I'm reaching the goal on a daily (or maybe weekly?) basis.
Does anyone else want to do it with us? What are you willing to do and stick with for 28 days to change your life?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
That motivation? I think I found it.
PCOS.
I was diagnosed about 2 years ago after being off the pill for awhile. I had nonexistent periods and gained about 10-15 pounds that I couldn't get off with diet (weight watchers) and exercise. This month? The ONE month I'm not super strict with my diet and exercising 5 days a week- no period. I started tracking my bbt but then my thermometer died so I'm not 100% sure I ovulated. I think I did, but who knows.
I did the dreaded act of peeing on a stick which promptly told me that I am not pregnant (whew). So I'm guessing I didn't ovulate. And thus- PCOS is rearing its ugly head and interfering with my life. Again. There are too many damn emotions involved with seeing the negative pregnancy test (even though we're not trying to get pregnant). Too much guessing, too much weight, too much just blah.
I hate that I did this. I hate that this is happening again. But I know that I have the power to change it and to get back on track. Who knows, maybe I needed the break to readjust my mind-frame and to get back on track.
But even more important than that to me is my husband and our life together. When we have our kids at home with us, we want to be active. We want to go camping, hiking, biking... and while I can do it now, it will be easier 26ish pounds lighter.
So there you have it. Motivation? I haz it.
I was diagnosed about 2 years ago after being off the pill for awhile. I had nonexistent periods and gained about 10-15 pounds that I couldn't get off with diet (weight watchers) and exercise. This month? The ONE month I'm not super strict with my diet and exercising 5 days a week- no period. I started tracking my bbt but then my thermometer died so I'm not 100% sure I ovulated. I think I did, but who knows.
I did the dreaded act of peeing on a stick which promptly told me that I am not pregnant (whew). So I'm guessing I didn't ovulate. And thus- PCOS is rearing its ugly head and interfering with my life. Again. There are too many damn emotions involved with seeing the negative pregnancy test (even though we're not trying to get pregnant). Too much guessing, too much weight, too much just blah.
I hate that I did this. I hate that this is happening again. But I know that I have the power to change it and to get back on track. Who knows, maybe I needed the break to readjust my mind-frame and to get back on track.
But even more important than that to me is my husband and our life together. When we have our kids at home with us, we want to be active. We want to go camping, hiking, biking... and while I can do it now, it will be easier 26ish pounds lighter.
So there you have it. Motivation? I haz it.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Motivation? I haz none.
Has anyone seen my motivation? I seem to have lost it somewhere. Perhaps I left it in Boston.
Ever since Spring break, it has been increasingly difficult to stick to my diet and exercise routine. Maybe it's because Tim and I are 95% sure we're not going to try again, maybe it's because it's just hard or because I like eating.
I know I need to get this under control. I know that some of my motivation was if we were to try again. But I'm a good enough reason to do it, right? I mean, I know I am, but there's some sort of disconnect between me saying I'm good enough and believing I'm good enough.
I keep saying "next week will be better", but will it? Will I have the motivation to make it better?
Ever since Spring break, it has been increasingly difficult to stick to my diet and exercise routine. Maybe it's because Tim and I are 95% sure we're not going to try again, maybe it's because it's just hard or because I like eating.
I know I need to get this under control. I know that some of my motivation was if we were to try again. But I'm a good enough reason to do it, right? I mean, I know I am, but there's some sort of disconnect between me saying I'm good enough and believing I'm good enough.
I keep saying "next week will be better", but will it? Will I have the motivation to make it better?
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
New Recipe!
Today I exercised AND cooked a healthy dinner. I'm quite proud of myself. I wanted to share the recipe. It was relatively easy and pretty tasty. It's on my South Beach Diet iPhone app so unfortunately I can't link it. But I can type it out for you all!
Protobello Burgers (Phase 1)
Prep time 20 mins. Cook time 25 mins. Serves 6.
Description:
Meaty mushrooms- combined with protein-packed textured vegetable protein (TVP), provolone cheese and sun dried tomatoes- make these vegetarian burgers super flavorful. TVP is a favorite vegetarian source of non-animal protein and can be found at health food stores. If you have extra time, form the burgers ahead of time and refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier handling.
Ingredients
1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP) - I found it in bulk at Henry's
4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium protobello mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small zucchini, coarsely grated (I chopped it and it was fine)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
Instructions
Combine TVP, cheese, egg, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl; stir to mix well.
Heat 2T of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, onion, and zucchini; saute, stiring often, until vegetables are softened and liquid is evaporated, about 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes.
Add vegetable mixture into 6- 3" patties. Heat remaining oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Cook patties, turning once with a wide spatula, until lightly browned, 3 minutes per side.
Nutritional info per serving:
230 calories
16 grams of fat
11 grams of carbohydrates
14 grams of protein
4 grams of fiber
190 mg of sodium
Side note: I typed the recipe the way it was written in the app. I'm trying to let my grammatically correct OCD go. So I leave you with a lot of semicolons, commas and run on sentences. You could probably cut back on the oil if you're concerned about the fat content. I did refrigerate the patties and they still fell apart. That's okay, though, it still tasted the same. Enjoy!
Protobello Burgers (Phase 1)
Prep time 20 mins. Cook time 25 mins. Serves 6.
Description:
Meaty mushrooms- combined with protein-packed textured vegetable protein (TVP), provolone cheese and sun dried tomatoes- make these vegetarian burgers super flavorful. TVP is a favorite vegetarian source of non-animal protein and can be found at health food stores. If you have extra time, form the burgers ahead of time and refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier handling.
Ingredients
1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP) - I found it in bulk at Henry's
4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium protobello mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small zucchini, coarsely grated (I chopped it and it was fine)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
Instructions
Combine TVP, cheese, egg, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl; stir to mix well.
Heat 2T of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, onion, and zucchini; saute, stiring often, until vegetables are softened and liquid is evaporated, about 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes.
Add vegetable mixture into 6- 3" patties. Heat remaining oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Cook patties, turning once with a wide spatula, until lightly browned, 3 minutes per side.
Nutritional info per serving:
230 calories
16 grams of fat
11 grams of carbohydrates
14 grams of protein
4 grams of fiber
190 mg of sodium
Side note: I typed the recipe the way it was written in the app. I'm trying to let my grammatically correct OCD go. So I leave you with a lot of semicolons, commas and run on sentences. You could probably cut back on the oil if you're concerned about the fat content. I did refrigerate the patties and they still fell apart. That's okay, though, it still tasted the same. Enjoy!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
I know, I know...
It has been forever since my last post. I'm sorry, I've been busy. And on vacation.
Confession. I blew my diet. I suppose it could be worse, but I ate sweets, carbs and white flour ::gasp::. And guess what? It was good. Like really, really good. It was definitely worth it, but now, it's time to get back on the diet train and lose the remaining weight.
I think I needed the break (both diet and from work) to kind of recharge my batteries, to get refocused and back on track.
Also. Even though I ate all of those incredibly bad for me yummies, I didn't gain any weight. I didn't lose any either, but hey- not gaining is sometimes better than losing. Especially after eating ice cream and pizza.
My goal for this next week is to exercise at least 3 days and be strict on my diet again. Meaning, no more refined sugars, no breads and no flour. It's okay, I won't miss it.
I promise I'll try to blog more and update my stats when they start changing again.
Confession. I blew my diet. I suppose it could be worse, but I ate sweets, carbs and white flour ::gasp::. And guess what? It was good. Like really, really good. It was definitely worth it, but now, it's time to get back on the diet train and lose the remaining weight.
I think I needed the break (both diet and from work) to kind of recharge my batteries, to get refocused and back on track.
Also. Even though I ate all of those incredibly bad for me yummies, I didn't gain any weight. I didn't lose any either, but hey- not gaining is sometimes better than losing. Especially after eating ice cream and pizza.
My goal for this next week is to exercise at least 3 days and be strict on my diet again. Meaning, no more refined sugars, no breads and no flour. It's okay, I won't miss it.
I promise I'll try to blog more and update my stats when they start changing again.
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