Weight Loss This Week: .2lbs
Inches Lost (Since 1/7/13): 11 Inches
Total Weight Loss So Far (Since 1/7/13): 14.6 lbs
Eating Plan: I am currently following the Paleo plan and discovering new healthy food every day!
Exercise Plan: A minimum of 5 times a week at 5am Monday - Friday. One of these days is with a personal trainer.
Goals This Week: I will be traveling to California for work starting Wednesday through Sunday. My goal is to use the hotel Gym and work out Wednesday - Saturday. I also plan to stick to my diet as much as possible. This will be difficult since much of my food is pre-planned and provided for me during my conference.
Little Victories: In Florida the State Fair is in February. My hotel is a partner of the Florida State Fairgrounds. It is expected that I go and experience the fair and new attractions. However I was struggling with the decision of whether to go or not because I knew that I wouldn't make healthy choices. My husband and I decided we were not going to go because we didn't need to eat the "junk". I did have to go for a VIP dinner at the fairgrounds but I was able to stick to somewhat healthy alternatives. Last year we went and practically ate our way through the fair! I'm so glad we did not do that this year.
Overall Goals: My immediate goal is 50 pounds....I have 35.4 more to go. Total Goal 125 pounds...110.4 to go.
Recipe's to Share:
In a bowl combine ¼ cup almond flour, ½ cup coconut and salt & pepper. Mix to combine.
In a separate bowl, combine the ground chicken, ½ cup almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, egg yolk and salt & pepper. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
In a sauté pan, melt coconut oil on medium heat. Take about 2 tablespoons worth of the chicken mixture and roll into a ball and then coat with the coconut and almond mixture. Repeat with the remaining chicken. You should make about 15 to 18 chicken nugget/balls.
In small batches place nuggets into heated coconut oil and cook on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer balls to a parchment lined bake pan and place in oven for 4 to 5 minutes to allow the chicken to cook through. Repeat with the remaining chicken nuggets.
Ingredients:
- Coconut Chicken Nuggets
Print Recipe
1 pound ground chicken
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup + ½ cup almond flour
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup coconut oil
Salt & Pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.In a bowl combine ¼ cup almond flour, ½ cup coconut and salt & pepper. Mix to combine.
In a separate bowl, combine the ground chicken, ½ cup almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, egg yolk and salt & pepper. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
In a sauté pan, melt coconut oil on medium heat. Take about 2 tablespoons worth of the chicken mixture and roll into a ball and then coat with the coconut and almond mixture. Repeat with the remaining chicken. You should make about 15 to 18 chicken nugget/balls.
In small batches place nuggets into heated coconut oil and cook on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer balls to a parchment lined bake pan and place in oven for 4 to 5 minutes to allow the chicken to cook through. Repeat with the remaining chicken nuggets.
Thoughts for This Week:
Discouraged does not even cover how I am feeling. I have been going hard at the Gym for three weeks and have not seen any significant weight loss. This includes my workouts with my trainer. I'm working out hard and have completed 5 workouts this week and plan to work out Friday and Sunday. My eating isn't perfect but I don't feel that has been bad enough to warrant not losing any pounds.
One of the problems is that I don't stay full for long and feel hungry most of the time. I've tried natural appetite suppressants, tips and trick and nothing seems to help. I'm going to try to not eat after 7 pm on most days, and I'm going to focus on eating more for breakfast and less for dinner. I'm hoping that this is just a plateau that I am dealing with and I will soon see significant changes.
The Journey:
I find myself looking at other women at the gym and wonder what part of their journey they are on. I see many that to me look to be in perfect shape and have great bodies, yet they work out just as hard as I do. Because I have never been one of these women I wonder, are there still target areas and spots on their bodies that they are trying to change and improve, or are they working to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I feel like my journey has lasted a lifetime and will never end even if I do reach by goal weight.
Where are you in your journey?
Discouraged does not even cover how I am feeling. I have been going hard at the Gym for three weeks and have not seen any significant weight loss. This includes my workouts with my trainer. I'm working out hard and have completed 5 workouts this week and plan to work out Friday and Sunday. My eating isn't perfect but I don't feel that has been bad enough to warrant not losing any pounds.
One of the problems is that I don't stay full for long and feel hungry most of the time. I've tried natural appetite suppressants, tips and trick and nothing seems to help. I'm going to try to not eat after 7 pm on most days, and I'm going to focus on eating more for breakfast and less for dinner. I'm hoping that this is just a plateau that I am dealing with and I will soon see significant changes.
The Journey:
I find myself looking at other women at the gym and wonder what part of their journey they are on. I see many that to me look to be in perfect shape and have great bodies, yet they work out just as hard as I do. Because I have never been one of these women I wonder, are there still target areas and spots on their bodies that they are trying to change and improve, or are they working to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I feel like my journey has lasted a lifetime and will never end even if I do reach by goal weight.
Where are you in your journey?
My journey...Im at a weight I feel great about, just need some toning in the tummy. But Im learning to keep the workouts up without getting too comfy in myself because I know big girl wants out again. I have body morphisis(sp) now, Ill blog about it this week. But I was thinking, you should keep a log of everything you eat and the workouts you do. Show your trainer, they should have feedback like if you are eating too little, too much etc. Also my purse is filled with snacks because I joke that my first few weeks of dieting I starved. Always hungry. So I like to snack all day. I have a fear of getting hungry at work and resorting to the food court. I always have sliced fruit, protein bars and shakes (in fridge), rice cakes and almonds. Wait not all at once but at least 2 at a time in my purse. No joke my fear is getting hungry. So just a thought that going hungry isnt fun so snack a little and see how you feel. Oh another trick, whatever I packed I would add a cup of peas or green beans to help make me full.
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the input and advice. I too have a fear of being hungry. (I'm not sure where that comes from) I'm going to try some of the things you suggested.
Thanks