I haven't posted in a long time. Yesterday I had a migraine so I didn't do much and started thinking I need to start eating healthier again. Healthy eating equals less migraine headaches for me.
Was searching for something to watch on Netflix and came across "What the Health." This was a great documentary convincing me that a whole foods plant based diet was the way to go. I was all about doing this for about five minutes, until I realized by butter had to be cut out. In reality meat is not my favorite thing to eat so I really good to cut out most animal based foods. Is this really the healthiest way to eat, I am not totally convinced. After reading agruments for and against a plant based diet, I am still confused. I love to cook and feed my family healthy foods and also at times comforting food that aren't so healthy. Every once on awhile you just have to have a chocolate chip cookie!
So after much debate, I decided to create my own healthy eating plan. I don't want to stress over what to eat and what not to eat all the time but I do want to put more healthy foods into my body. I was always big on moderation. I know many nutritionists say moderation doesn't work but I think that depends on what health issues you are already facing. With my migraines I know I can have the occasional Bowl of Dorritos but if I would eat them several nights in a row I will be end up with a migraine. Hence moderation works for me. Not saying it's best for everyone, I am not a doctor or nutritionist. Just a mom trying to feed my family the best way I can without going crazy.
I am calling my meal plan diet craze the Mod Bod. Catchy, isn't it!!?? I will journal what I eat most days, fill you in on any exercise that I do and progress on how I feel health wise. How will you body change once you moderate what you put into it? Feel free to comment.
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Ok I am back!
Tuesday October 5, 2010
The fall weather really makes me want to cook. Being cooler out I am especially in the mood for soups and stews.
Yesterday I made this French Onion Soup recipe:http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/oh-so-good-french-onion-soup-recipe/index.html
Instead of crusty bread I used Bagel chips and instead of Swiss I used Asiago cheese. I just floated a bagel crisp onto of the bowls of soup and sprinkled generously with cheese. YUM! My daughter Anna (age 3) told me it was her favorite soup ever.
Tonight I made another Rachel Ray recipe : Winter Vegetable Stew (from her 30 min meal 2 cook book) Here is the recipe, http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=559but I didn't make the potato pancakes with it this time. Also replaced crimini mushrooms with (1) portabella cap chopped, swapped out the garbanzo beans for canellini beans and used fresh tomatoes instead of canned. This stew was very good!
My youngest two children loved it . My oldest like his father doesn't care much for soup. SO I had to make another full meal tonight as well.
Chicken tenders with Ranch Breading:
1 lb boneless skinless chick tenders
1 packet hidden valley ranch mix
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
mix breadcrumbs and ranch in a zip lock, add chicken and shake. bake on cookie sheet sprayed with Pam, 375 degrees for about 15 min.
These are so tasty and very easy!
We also had Oven Roasted Asparagus and Whole Wheat couscous. This healthy dinner tonight made everyone happy! I love cooking and love it even more when I am making healthy, fresh meals that my family enjoys.
The fall weather really makes me want to cook. Being cooler out I am especially in the mood for soups and stews.
Yesterday I made this French Onion Soup recipe:http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/oh-so-good-french-onion-soup-recipe/index.html
Instead of crusty bread I used Bagel chips and instead of Swiss I used Asiago cheese. I just floated a bagel crisp onto of the bowls of soup and sprinkled generously with cheese. YUM! My daughter Anna (age 3) told me it was her favorite soup ever.
Tonight I made another Rachel Ray recipe : Winter Vegetable Stew (from her 30 min meal 2 cook book) Here is the recipe, http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=559but I didn't make the potato pancakes with it this time. Also replaced crimini mushrooms with (1) portabella cap chopped, swapped out the garbanzo beans for canellini beans and used fresh tomatoes instead of canned. This stew was very good!
My youngest two children loved it . My oldest like his father doesn't care much for soup. SO I had to make another full meal tonight as well.
Chicken tenders with Ranch Breading:
1 lb boneless skinless chick tenders
1 packet hidden valley ranch mix
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
mix breadcrumbs and ranch in a zip lock, add chicken and shake. bake on cookie sheet sprayed with Pam, 375 degrees for about 15 min.
These are so tasty and very easy!
We also had Oven Roasted Asparagus and Whole Wheat couscous. This healthy dinner tonight made everyone happy! I love cooking and love it even more when I am making healthy, fresh meals that my family enjoys.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Trying again
Ok so I haven't been great at this blogging my meals things and I haven't been losing any weight lately!
So I'm going to give it another shot, try to loose a few pounds before swimsuit season!
Tonight we are having a crockpot meal for dinner:
1 lb beef (stew meat)
package crockpot beef seasoning
1 cup water
1/2 cup frozen corn (just eyeballed it)
1/2 cup frozen peas (just eyeballed it)
5 potatoes diced
2 carrots sliced
cook low 8 hrs
Not very light but I am at work today i it's easy and still pretty healthy with all the veggies.
So I'm going to give it another shot, try to loose a few pounds before swimsuit season!
Tonight we are having a crockpot meal for dinner:
1 lb beef (stew meat)
package crockpot beef seasoning
1 cup water
1/2 cup frozen corn (just eyeballed it)
1/2 cup frozen peas (just eyeballed it)
5 potatoes diced
2 carrots sliced
cook low 8 hrs
Not very light but I am at work today i it's easy and still pretty healthy with all the veggies.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Day 10
Well lasted almost 10 days but fell off the wagon today. I made some cupcakes for a friend and some for my kids so I couldn't give them away without tasting one.... OK, I had two. It didn't even taste that good to me so I shouldn't have eaten them. On the plus side, I got to workout for 18 minutes today. Did Hip Hop Abs fat burning cardio dvd. It was 30 minutes long but I only got a chance do to 18 minutes.
Breakfast:
1 slice of whole wheat bread, topped with natural peanut butter and bare naked granola.
Lunch:
1/2 large baked potato with spray butter, salt and pepper
Snack:
2 cupcakes and a couple cheese nips.
I know, bad.
Dinner:
Sesame Chicken with brown rice and broccoli
http://www.recipezaar.com/Family-Favorite-Sesame-Chicken-239398
Just wanted to add a note about the whole wheat bread. I saw something on my local news about what to look for on labels. I realized that so many whole wheat breads in the grocery store are not really whole wheat. Look for "whole wheat flour" as first ingredient. Many bread have enriched flours as well, don't get those ones. The only kind I found so far that is 100% whole wheat is Brownberry bread, and it's good!
Breakfast:
1 slice of whole wheat bread, topped with natural peanut butter and bare naked granola.
Lunch:
1/2 large baked potato with spray butter, salt and pepper
Snack:
2 cupcakes and a couple cheese nips.
I know, bad.
Dinner:
Sesame Chicken with brown rice and broccoli
http://www.recipezaar.com/Family-Favorite-Sesame-Chicken-239398
Just wanted to add a note about the whole wheat bread. I saw something on my local news about what to look for on labels. I realized that so many whole wheat breads in the grocery store are not really whole wheat. Look for "whole wheat flour" as first ingredient. Many bread have enriched flours as well, don't get those ones. The only kind I found so far that is 100% whole wheat is Brownberry bread, and it's good!
Day 9
Well I think I might have eaten too much today for lunch but It was very good!!!
All in all I am amazed at how much better i feel when not eating junk.
Breakfast:
Changed it up a bit today. 1 slice of whole wheat toast topped it with natural peanut butter and some vanilla Bare Naked Granola (YUM!) and sliced bananas
Black Tea
Snack:
Black coffee at church
Lunch:
we went to Applebee's
BBQ Grilled chicken salad (got the large portion and only ate half)
cup french onion soup
Dinner:
Roasted Chicken Breast
Roasted potatoes and green beans (with evoo and emeril's seasoning)
I didn't have any snacks before bed. Guess I am getting used to going to bed hungry.
Would like to try to start exercising this week but we will see how it goes. I got to walk on the treadmill for about 10 minutes on Saturday.
All in all I am amazed at how much better i feel when not eating junk.
Breakfast:
Changed it up a bit today. 1 slice of whole wheat toast topped it with natural peanut butter and some vanilla Bare Naked Granola (YUM!) and sliced bananas
Black Tea
Snack:
Black coffee at church
Lunch:
we went to Applebee's
BBQ Grilled chicken salad (got the large portion and only ate half)
cup french onion soup
Dinner:
Roasted Chicken Breast
Roasted potatoes and green beans (with evoo and emeril's seasoning)
I didn't have any snacks before bed. Guess I am getting used to going to bed hungry.
Would like to try to start exercising this week but we will see how it goes. I got to walk on the treadmill for about 10 minutes on Saturday.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Day 8
Breakfast:
1 slice whole wheat toast topped with natural peanut butter, smashed up raspberries and sliced bananas
Lunch:
Grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread
Small salad - mixed greens with lite Caesar dressing
Snack:
we took the kids to see Alvin and the Chipmunks, so movie theater popcorn, no butter and 3 of Anna's Mike and Ikes
Dinner:
Leftovers from last night (see day 7)
1 meatball and 1 cup whole wheat pasta
Went to our small group meeting at my friend Jen's and I passed up the delicious looking chocolate cake but had a handful of candied walnuts. I am still hungry, so I will eat something else tonight.
1 slice whole wheat toast topped with natural peanut butter, smashed up raspberries and sliced bananas
Lunch:
Grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread
Small salad - mixed greens with lite Caesar dressing
Snack:
we took the kids to see Alvin and the Chipmunks, so movie theater popcorn, no butter and 3 of Anna's Mike and Ikes
Dinner:
Leftovers from last night (see day 7)
1 meatball and 1 cup whole wheat pasta
Went to our small group meeting at my friend Jen's and I passed up the delicious looking chocolate cake but had a handful of candied walnuts. I am still hungry, so I will eat something else tonight.
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