Day #21!

Sunday—Exactly one-month before my vacation! As a mom, this has run through my mind a bunch lately.

However, I’m hoping that on our drive to Galveston I can talk some “sense” into my kids; reminding them how special it is that we get to take a vacation, that there are starving kids in Africa, to listen and obey and not shove each other overboard… the whole sha-bang.  (Although, I’m sure the statement, “I’ll turn this car around” will come out of our mouths more than once!) All I really want to do is have a relaxing and enjoyable time with my husband and my kids; make memories and laugh…oh, and get the most awesome “family” beach picture! (You know the one…where everyone is bare foot and in white and looking like we hang out on the beach everyday?!?!?)

Day #20- Slo-mo-2-fo

Day #20

Lookout! I just created a delicious recipe. (Chad is even lovin’ it too!) OK- It’s for 12 servings…Say what? I know, but these are awesome because you can freeze them and pop ‘em out and enjoy for a delicious br-lun-ner (breakfast, lunch or dinner)!

EGG MUFFIN OMLETS (No actual muffins were made or harmed while creating this recipe!)
12 Servings

Ingredients:

Pam
10 Egg Whites
5 Whole Eggs
Salt & Pepper (pinch of each)
Shredded Cheddar (12 TBSP)
Add-ins: Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, Onions, Jalepenos, mushrooms, etc.

Heat oven to 350 Degrees. Beat the Egg whites, eggs and salt and pepper until they are fully combined. Ladle the egg mixture evenly into a muffin tin (12 spots) sprayed with Pam.  Throw-in your Add-ins. (A TBSP will do—make them all the same or all different- it’s up to you!) Top each “muffin” with 1 TBSP of shredded cheddar.  Bake for approx. 20 minutes.

Let cool approx. 5 minutes in tin, remove and cool completely on wire rack. Store in a zip-lock bag in your freezer- (or keep some in your fridge too- up to 5 days!) Heat and eat!

Nutrition Info:

Each Egg “Muffin”

Calories         78
Fat                4.4
Carbs            0.4
Protein             9

I guess you could buy "egg-beaters" but I find it therapeutic to separate eggs. 

Day #19

Day #19

Friday—Date night Woo-hoo! (Thank you wonderful in-laws for giving Chad and me a break!) Funny story: I bumped into a client at the movies. She was trying to hide the fact that she was getting in the popcorn line. People---you don’t have to do that. No apologies necessary. Sometimes I can imagine how a pastor feels, you know? Well… Not exactly. But, kind of; especially with the people always trying to explain themselves (or hide). It’s an interesting dynamic. I’m HUMAN! I’m not perfect! No explanations are necessary! It just makes me think…What if I followed my clients around EVERYWHERE…hhhmmm, yeah, not gonna happen! J

Name	Type	Quantity	Units	Calories
Cream,	Breakfast	2	Tablespoons	100
Egg Whites, Large, Ckd	Breakfast	2	Each	50
Egg, Hard Boiled, Whole, Large	Breakfast	1	Each	78
Canadian Bacon	Breakfast	0.333	Serving	20
Cheese, Cheddar, Shredded	Breakfast	1	Tablespoon	28
Guacamole, Spicy	Breakfast	2	Tablespoons	54
Cabbage, Shredded, Cooked	Lunch	1	Cup	35
Onion, Yellow, Chopped	Lunch	0.25	Cup	16
Chicken Breast, Skinless,	Lunch	0.75	Each	106
Peas, Green, Cooked	Lunch	0.25	Cup	34
Egg Whites, Large, Ckd	Lunch	2	Each	50
Soy Sauce, Low Sodium	Lunch	2	Tablespoons	10
Oil, Sesame	Lunch	0.25	Tablespoon	30
Oil, Olive, Extra Virgin	Lunch	0.25	Tablespoon	30
Baby Spring Mix	Dinner	2	Cups	10
Chicken Breast, Skinless,	Dinner	1	Each	142
Salad Dressing, Ranch	Dinner	2	Tablespoons	148
Egg Muffin bake	Snacks	2	Each	156
Peanut Butter, Natural, Creamy	Snacks	1.5	Tablespoons	143

My calories totaled 1239 and I didn’t exercise today. Took the day off. I’m not going to kiss and tell, but—We did have a great stay at the DoubleTree! Tomorrow I will share my “Egg Muffin” recipe! It’s sooooo good. Have a great night! Oh and way to GO SHOCKERS! Elite 8! 

Day #18 Battle of the Gummies.

Day #18

My #1 Nemesis:  Gummies. Sour patch kids. Gummy bears. Gummy worms. Gummy lifesavers. I could go on (and on and on). I love them. They are my sweet chewy  friends. Currently, I’m avoiding them like the plague. If you know your weakness—AVOID IT! I have to tell you though, my oldest son had sour gummy worms in the car today. I took the bag away because I didn’t want him to eat the whole thing and there it sat. On the seat next to me. Within smelling distance. Just staring at me. I avoided them. But then later in the day, I ran to the store by myself. And there they were. Still within smelling distance. Still staring at me. The thoughts that went through my head were—“No one will know if you snag just one.” “It’s just one Trisha, (or two or three) it’s no big deal. You don’t have to tell anyone you ate it (them).” But I abstained! I DID NOT do it. Not ONE! (Or even the head of one either!) I’ll tell you why—

True Story.

My total calories for the day were 1248. I taught a 55-minute Zumba class; which was booty shakin’ fun and then I did a 25-minute HIIT workout. Near death experience (LOL). It’s so hard to push yourself to that 80-90% level. Usually, (in every day life) 1-minute goes by really fast, that's not the case during HIIT. The best part is, like I've said before, it doesn't take near the time that a normal cardio workout takes and it has so many added benefits. (If this is your first visit to the blog, I explained HIIT Here.)

Name	Type	Quantity	Units	Calories
Cream,	Breakfast	2	Tablespoons	100
Egg Whites, Large, Ckd	Breakfast	2	Each	50
Canadian Bacon	Breakfast	0.667	Serving	40
Egg, Hard Boiled, Whole	Breakfast	1	Each	78
Pork Chop	Lunch	6	Ounces	195
Beans, Green	Lunch	2	Cups	68
Oil, Olive, Extra Virgin	Lunch	1	Tablespoon	120
Chicken Fillets (Mesquite)	Dinner	5	Ounces	183
Egg Whites, Large, Ckd	Dinner	1	Each	25
Baby Spring Mix	Dinner	2	Cups	10
Balsamic Vinaigrette - Light	Dinner	2	Tablespoons	45
Nuts, Almonds, Slivered	Dinner	1	Tablespoon	45
Beans, Green	Dinner	1	Cup	34
EAS Chocolate Shake	Snacks	1	Serving	110
Peanut Butter, Natural, Creamy	Snacks	1	Tablespoon	95
Almonds, Coco Roast	Snacks	0.333	Ounce	50

Because I came off of a cheat weekend, I weighed in today instead of Monday; I’m down another 2 pounds. I know what you are thinking—seems like a lot of work for 2 little ol' pounds. (It’s ok, that’s what I was thinking.) I know the science, I know the plan, I know the time frame needed. But when you think about ALL the work I’m putting into it and then look at the scale and it’s only down 4.5 pounds in 2.5 weeks of extreme discipline, I get a twinge of “bummer-ness”. (Insert Big Frowny Face Here!) However, with that being said, I know I'm losing FAT!

This puts 1-pound in a good perspective! 

I know I need just a few more 2 pounds/week losses and I’ll reach my goal! If I lose much more than that, it will most likely be muscle—And I don’t want to do that! In case you didn’t know, muscles are your body's natural fat burners. One pound of muscle burns about 6 calories/hour or between 100-150 calories/day. When you compare muscle to fat— it burns 5 times more calories/day than fat tissues, which burn about 1.2 calories per pound per hour. When you do strength training, you stimulate your body to develop thicker muscle fibers. The more muscles you have, the more calories you burn when you exercise and (added bonus) when you rest!

So, what does your strength training program look like?

Day #17...What do evil chickens lay?

Day #17

Today was a fun day with my boys. I promised them after we cleaned up the house, we could go swimming at the local indoor pool. (Not bad parenting, eh?) AND, if that wasn’t enough fun, went on down to Premier Fitness!  Chad had a break in the afternoon – sssooooo, he played with the kids and I did my circuit work out! It is days like this that I feel so blessed and fortunate to have our own fitness center! Not everyone has the flexibility to let their “wild” children (and husband) run around and play while you get your work-out on…in a friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere! :P

My total calories for the day were exactly 1250! Woo-hoo!

Name	Type	Quantity	Units	Calories
Cream,	Breakfast	1	Tablespoon	50
Egg Whites, Large, Ckd	Breakfast	2	Each	50
Canadian Bacon	Breakfast	0.667	Serving	40
Egg, Hard Boiled, Whole, Large	Breakfast	1	Each	78
Chicken Fillets (Mesquite Grilled)	Lunch	5	Ounces	183
Baby Spring Mix	Lunch	2.5	Cups	13
Balsamic Vinaigrette - Light	Lunch	2	Tablespoons	45
Egg Whites, Large, Ckd	Lunch	1.5	Each	38
Nuts, Almonds, Slivered	Lunch	2	Tablespoons	90
Pork Chop	Dinner	6	Ounces	195
Beans, Green	Dinner	2	Cups	68
Oil, Olive, Extra Virgin	Dinner	1	Tablespoon	120
Fit Frappe	Snacks	1	Scoop	60
Cream,	Snacks	1	Tablespoon	50
Almonds, Coco Roast	Snacks	0.5	Ounce	75
Peanut Butter, Natural, Creamy	Snacks	1	Tablespoon	95

Tonight for dinner was one of my family’s favorites! I’m not sure if you eat pork —BUT, if you do, here is one of the best ways to prepare it!

Zesty Grilled Pork Chops!

2 Thick cut boneless pork loin chops (6oz. each) + Salt & Pepper

Marinade:
2+ TBSP Banana Peppers ( +a little of the juice)
2 TBSP Dijon Mustard
1 Packet Stevia
Pinch of Salt & pepper
1-2 TBSP Olive Oil
Blend the marinade ingredients together until pureed. Pour over pork chops and let marinade for at least one hour.  (I usually put mine in a large ziplock bag for about 1-3 hours.) Take pork chops out of marinade (shake it off a bit) and cook on grill on medium heat until it reaches an internal temp of 145-160 degrees. (about 6-8 mins each side, depending on thickness)

We ate ours with roasted green beans. Click here to see how I prepared those. (It’s the same way I prepare broccoli!)

Truth be told - I’m getting nervous about the family Easter celebration…Not because I think my children won’t find enough eggs, not because I’m scared about a family feud, not even because there will be 10 pounds of Easter candy… It’s because my Aunt makes that super scrumptious “Strawberry-Pretzel-Cream Cheese” dessert. You know the one I’m talking about… 

Well, it’s not going to get the best of me this time…I’m going to make a dinner plan and stick to it! And it’s ONLY possible because Deviled Eggs aren’t the devil on my diet! (By the way...that's what evil chickens lay!) Do you have a meal plan for Easter? It's only 4 days away?

16 Days! Woot!

Day #16

Aiy-yi-yi!!! Arriba Arriba, it’s Taco Tuesday @ Trisha’s again! (That’s right, I’m a stickler for tradition.) Although, instead of tacos tonight, we had delicious fajitas – minus the tortillas – but, as long as I’ve got guacamole, I’m a happy camper! My day totaled 1242 flavor packed calories.

Name	Type	Quantity	Units
Cream,	Breakfast	1	Tablespoon
Peanut Fudge Granola Bar	Breakfast	1	Each
Chicken Fillets (Mesquite Grilled)	Lunch	6	Ounces
Baby Spring Mix	Lunch	2.5	Cups
Balsamic Vinaigrette - Light	Lunch	2	Tablespoons
Egg Whites, Large, Ckd	Lunch	1.5	Each
Chicken Fillets (Mesquite Grilled)	Dinner	4	Ounces
Baby Spring Mix	Dinner	2	Cups
Cheese, Cheddar, Shredded	Dinner	0.25	Cup
Peppers, Bell, Red, Sweet	Dinner	0.25	Cup
Guacamole, Spicy	Dinner	2	Tablespoons
Onion, Yellow, Chopped	Dinner	0.25	Cup
Oil, Olive, Extra Virgin	Dinner	0.25	Tablespoon
Roast beef	Snacks	1	Ounce
Swiss Spreadable Cheese Wedge	Snacks	1	Serving
Cream	Snacks	1	Tablespoon
Peanut Butter, Natural, Creamy	Snacks	1	Tablespoon
Almonds, Coco Roast	Snacks	0.333	Ounce

I didn’t work out today. I usually workout EVERY Tuesday, but the kids are fighting some kind of cough/runny nose “yuck” and I didn’t feel like leaving them alone with the hubs…or the hubs alone with them. (However you want to look at it!) No FUN! It does help me remember that everything needs to have a little wiggle room. Plans change, sometimes for the better-sometime for the worse.

 

Not Necessary!!  I promise!

OK- I have a secret for you. If you want to eat like me, but don’t want to take the time to cook and count calories and all sorts of other “non-fun” things, Premier Fitness has a program that we use for a lot of our clients. You can find it here!. They deliver cooked and flash frozen, natural  food (like 55-60 pounds) straight to your door step. (It’s really good too!) Many of our clients enjoy the choices, ease of use and cost! So, if you were wanting another “food” option, you might give this a try!

So…all you “non-coffee” drinkers…..where are you spending your extra calories?