Storing Vegetables For Later!!!

We all buy vegetables thinking we'll eat them before they go rotten or before we have to throw them in the garbage because they dried out.

Well, I found that instead of throwing away my money I will stretch it out as much as I can.

I had a HUGE butternut squash that I know I won't use completely  in at least 4 weeks, so today after I opened, peeled and cleaned it, I cut it into pieces, divided it into sandwich size ziplock bags and then put all those "portion size" bags inside a labeled freezer ziplock bag to store in my freezer until I'm ready to use one of the pre-packed portion.
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Healthy Veggie-Chicken Soup

Yield 20 portions 

Ingredients:

3 washed, peeled and cut white potatoes

3 washed and cut carrots

2 washed and cut celery stalks

2 C washed, peeled and cut butternut squash

1 chicken bullion cube

1 tsp salt

10 C water

2 washed, cleaned, fat trimmed out, and cut into 3 parts each, chicken quarters

Place everything in a large pot and cook for 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts per portion:

Calories: 60

Carbs: 3g

Fat: 4g

Protein: 3g

Sodium: 203 g

Sugar: 1g

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Today: To Workout or To-Not?

Well, I got up today with the disposition of working out but, by 9am all those desires were GONE!

I didn't want to get on the treadmill-boring- so I drag myself unto my DVD case and took out Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30 and the only Shaun T's DVD that I have Insanity Fast & Furious, which I have never ever tried before. I just bought it and as soon as it came, I put it in the case. I love watching his infomercial and thats why I bought this workout (I would've bought the whole thing but don't have enough mula).
Anyways, I know it has to be brutal because it is only 20 minute insane workout.
So here I am, deciding which one to do. Shaun T scares me and Jillian not so much. I have done Jillian in the past but I can't stand her constant talking and when I try her DVD on the music only setting I missed the time on when I have to switch exercises.
Decisions, decisions....I went for Insanity Fast & Furious. Yes, I did!!! and I'm glad I did it. It was INSANE, I couldn't keep up with him but I did my best and I sweat like there is no tomorrow. I LOVED IT!!!! I would love to buy the whole 60 days program to see those amazing results in only 2 months but, as I said before I am lacking on funds.
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Cottage Cheese Pork & Beans

Looking for an easy quick snack? Look no more!!! This combination sounds weird but it taste good!

1/2 c pork & beans, warmed up

1/4c cottage cheese, 2%

Mix and enjoy

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 212

Carbs: 27g

Fat: 3g

Protein: 22g

Sodium: 849g

Sugar: 7g

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Week #3: Apr 29-May 5, 2013

Ok, so this week I did not exercise 2 days and I ate whatever came my way, it is amazing that I still lost .40 of a pound and an inch of stomach. The truth is that on Tuesday I ran like a runner for 3 minutes then I lost all motivation and didn't do anything until Friday that I went out and did a 186 calorie walk, then on Saturday my wonderful husband went out wit me for a good jog. Anyways, I just need to stay focus because I know what I can accomplish and I really want to get to my goal, which is 149 pounds.

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Week 3

Apr 29-May 5, 2013	Data
Neck	13 in
Chest	38 in
Waist	33 in
Hips	42.5 in
R. Arm	12 in
L. Arm	12 in
R. Thigh	25.5 in
L. Thigh	25 in
Weight	165.6 lbs

Spaghetti & Meat: The Healthy Way

Just for my low-carb day, I made this delicious spaghetti with meat. Instead of using regular pasta noodles, I used spaghetti squash. At the end this meal was not only delicious but low in calories!!!!

Yields 4 portions

Ingredients for Spaghetti Squash:

1 spaghetti squash

1/4 c parmesan cheese

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp garlic powder

Procedure

1. wash and cut the squash lengthwise 

2. poke the outside of the squash multiple times

3. place in a safe bake dish with open side down

4. bake at 400 degrees for 35-45 min or until tender in the center

5. using mittens, remove from oven and turn around

6. still using the mittens, using a fork, remove the pulp of the squash, it comes out as spaghetti noodles

7. add reminder of ingredients

Ingredients for Ground Beef:

6 oz ground beef

1 green bell pepper

1 red bell pepper

1 medium yellow onion

2 tbsp salt

Procedure

1. wash veggies

2. cut veggies into cubes

3. place meat in pan, add veggies and brown

4. add salt

5. cook until done

6. top squash with the meat

Nutrition Facts per portion:

Calories: 158

Carbs: 6g

Fat: 11 g

Protein: 9g

Sodium: 655g

Sugar: 3g

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What Can I Do To Curb My Chocolate Cravings?

Source: The Craving Coachs

The best way to curb chocolate cravings is to enjoy it in moderation and to stick to the healthier dark chocolate that also contains lots of antioxidants.

Craving chocolate is also often an indication of a lack of certain nutrients such as iron, copper, magnesium and potassium. Let’s see what other foods you should be eating to make sure you get enough of these nutrients.

Iron – eat brown rice, whole wheat, liver, dates and beets

Copper – eat nuts (especially cashew), sunflower seeds, chickpeas, liver and oysters

Magnesium – eat peanuts, tofu, broccoli, spinach and soybeans

Potassium – eat apricots, bran wheat, raisins, figs, and baked potato with skin

I understand that sometimes you just have to have chocolate and the idea of eating some tofu or a slice of whole-wheat toast just won’t work. Grab a small piece of quality dark chocolate and savor it. Take your time, really taste the chocolate melting in your mouth and enjoy it without feeling guilty. This should take care of your craving and keep you from binging on a box of Hershey’s bars.

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