That’s the way the cookie crumbles

After doing the three day diet, 2 weeks in a row I didn’t lose a ton of the weight I thought I was, but I did notice I lost a lot of inches. I lost about 7 pounds…making me down a total of 12 since I started on January 5^th. I’m happy with it…I can totally tell a difference. But why am I disappointed? I guess because I (like everyone) want to be stick thin…I just want to have a nice body, no flab, no anything…I want to be able to wear a bikini, look in the mirror and say damn I look good!, instead of wearing a tankini and constantly being discouraged. I don’t want to live a life where I’m always dieting. Always watching what I eat, how many calories I consume, not having what I enjoy…But we don’t live in a perfect world.  I guess what I have to realize is that I’m doing it for my health…to reduce the risk of diabetes, of heart disease and to help my PCOS. I guess that’s the most important thing right? Not only am I disappointed because I thought I’d see more results…but I’m also upset because I know that while I’m in Disney I’m going to fudge up now and then, and ruin the work I’ve done so far. It took me a while to look better than what I did a few months ago…but I suppose that’s the way this cookie crumbles. Slip up, then get back on track…slip up then get back on track…it’s like a never ending cycle! We have to be in the right mind set. Knowing that we can nip those setbacks in the butt and become stronger and better than we were before.

Anyways— I totally recommend the three day diet. I think that when I come back from Disney I’m going to do it for a few weeks, Monday-Wednesday. I suggest doing it the three days before you have a vacation planned, or wedding or some big party you want to look good for…You do see results and I’m glad that I did it. A few facts:

• I was hungry between meals but what I did was drank a lot of water. That made me full until the next meal. So I recommend drinking A LOT of water!
• It depends on the person, but I wasn’t weak or anything…I made sure I took my vitamins every morning I did it.
• I only worked out once while doing it. I felt strong enough to work out even though they suggest not too…My recommendation though: I would skip heavy cardio exercise (like running or jogging or the elliptical) for those three days and only stick to light workouts like sit-ups, jumping jacks or squats.

After I did the three day diet last week, I had four days off. I was able to eat healthy and maintain the weight that I lost. For dinner I came up with new and healthy recipes that I came across Pinterest. One of the meals I made on Thursday night was too good not to post a recipe. If you’re a Chicken lover, you’ll love this! Diabetic/PCOS friendly…so good, you’ll make this a regular dish!

 

Balsamic Glazed Chicken over Spinach

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• Four boneless skinless chicken breasts (I used Perdue)
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
• Salt/pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup water
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 tablespoons of butter cut into pats
• 1 bag spinach

Directions:

Chicken:

• Mix thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pat both sides of chicken with the spice mixture.
• Heat a large skillet with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until brown. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
• Add water, vinegar and honey to the skillet. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes or until slightly syrupy and reduce by half. Add the butter and stir until melted.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes in the glaze and then flip and cook the other side for an additional 3 minutes or until ready.

Spinach:

• Place one bag of spinach in a large skillet and sprinkle water on top. Place the lid on and cook on medium-high heat until ready.
• Add salt/pepper to taste.
• *(I added chopped cherry tomatoes and fresh garlic.)
• Serve with chicken

Of course I forgot to take a picture, but it was truly a low calorie, tasty chicken dish.

I will not be blogging for the next week or so since I will be on vacation in the most happiest place on earth. I will be sure to take lots of pictures ….Ciao! 🙂

 

 All the best, Sarah

New Goals

As the holidays approach us, I’ve been able to successfully maintain some weightless as well as clean, healthy eating, making it able for me to lose 11lbs since I’ve started this blog. I’ve been able to pass up the Pumpkin Pie my parents bought last week, the lemon cookies my dad made this weekend and the pizza my friends and I ordered for Football on Sunday. It’s been difficult but I’ve been able to stay on track of my journey which I’m allowing myself to go all out for the holidays, as well as my birthday which is exactly a week before Christmas day. In the midst of all this, I only have one thing on my mind. DISNEY! I definitely want to be able to reach my goal by then, so I can be comfortable and able to not be as self-conscious like I am on all my vacations. My sister had went to the Doctor a few weeks ago and wanted to do something about her weight as well. She took matters into her own hands and was put on a very strict 1200 calorie per day diet which consists of 2 protein shakes and one “clean meal” which includes 1 cup greens, ½ cup of starch and 6oz of meat or fish, or 6 egg whites with veggies/ The target weight loss is about 10lbs per month, and into the 3^rd week she’s lost about 7. I couldn’t be more proud of her, as she inspired me to join her down this path. On January 2^nd, right after the holidays, I will buy the protein powder that is prescribed by the doctor, and do exactly what she’s doing. Since this diet is prescribed by physicians, it’s one of the healthiest to do. I’m excited to try something new and can’t wait to track my experiences and post new fun and healthy recipes for you all!

Well. It’s that time 2^nd time of year for me again….blood work and a visit to my Endocrinologist. As all the other times, I’m dreading it. I feel healthy especially with all the diet and exercising I’ve been doing, but you still never know. I have a couple of things I want to discuss with her such as being exhausted all the time and if I can do more than what I’m already doing for this damn thinning hair. My appointments not for another 2 weeks so I will definitely update you after I go. Hopefully she can answer some of my questions, so I can inform you all if you have the same symptoms as I do! 🙂

 All the best, Sarah