Boilermaker Tailgate Chili
Probably one of the best chili recipes I have ever come across... it has 1/2 cup of beer in it but it is so minute as individual serving, I doubt it counts as a real cheat ^_^ You may omit the Fritos and the cheese and it'll still be uber tasty.
* This recipe serves 12 hearty bowls
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Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon bacon bits
4 cubes beef bouillon
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips such as Fritos®
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground chuck and sausage into the hot pan, and cook until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
2. Pour in the chili beans, spicy chili beans, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the onion, celery, green and red bell peppers, chile peppers, bacon bits, bouillon, and beer. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, hot pepper sauce, basil, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, and sugar. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. After 2 hours, taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and chili powder if necessary. The longer the chili simmers, the better it will taste. Remove from heat and serve, or refrigerate, and serve the next day.
4. To serve, ladle into bowls, and top with corn chips and shredded Cheddar cheese.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Spiced Bacon Lentils ala The Slow Carb Foodie
Thanks to the Slow Carb Foodie for this awesome recipe... I heart it!!
Spiced Bacon Lentils
(Makes 4-8 servings depending on how much you like to eat with your meal. This usually lasts me 2 days worth of lentils, even with my boyfriend stealing some.)
Ingredients
* 2 cans cooked lentils
* 1 cup of bacon, diced (or organic bacon crumbles – I believe these are available at Costco)
* 1 Tbs ghee or macadamia oil
* 1 large onion, diced
* 2-6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
* ¼ t ground turmeric
* 1 t ground cumin
* ½ t ground ginger (or use fresh ginger if you have it on hand)
* ¼ t cayenne (This will give the dish some heat. Add less if you’re a bit of a wuss when it comes to spicy foods. 1/8 t is good for a bit of spice. If you hate things spicy, just add a bit of paprika instead.)
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 c water or chicken stock (make sure there is no sugar added if you’re using a store bought stock!) Note : I highly recommend using stock because it produces extra creamy and flavorful lentils. If you use water, you’ll need to add salt to the dish. I use a vegetable seasoning salt intended for stews to give the lentils some extra depth.
Spiced Bacon Lentils
(Makes 4-8 servings depending on how much you like to eat with your meal. This usually lasts me 2 days worth of lentils, even with my boyfriend stealing some.)
Ingredients
* 2 cans cooked lentils
* 1 cup of bacon, diced (or organic bacon crumbles – I believe these are available at Costco)
* 1 Tbs ghee or macadamia oil
* 1 large onion, diced
* 2-6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
* ¼ t ground turmeric
* 1 t ground cumin
* ½ t ground ginger (or use fresh ginger if you have it on hand)
* ¼ t cayenne (This will give the dish some heat. Add less if you’re a bit of a wuss when it comes to spicy foods. 1/8 t is good for a bit of spice. If you hate things spicy, just add a bit of paprika instead.)
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 c water or chicken stock (make sure there is no sugar added if you’re using a store bought stock!) Note : I highly recommend using stock because it produces extra creamy and flavorful lentils. If you use water, you’ll need to add salt to the dish. I use a vegetable seasoning salt intended for stews to give the lentils some extra depth.
Hainanese Chicken Rice (the Singapore way)
Here's one of my favorite recipes of all times...
The Singaporean Hainanese Chicken Rice
Five Star Boss's Homestyle Kampung Chicken Rice Recipe:
(taken from www.ieatishootipost.blogspot.com)
Chicken
* 1 whole organic chicken
* 70 ml sesame oil
* 60 ml light soy sauce
* Pandan leaves (a kind of leaves that help make the dish more fragrant, omit if u can't find)
* 60 ml of concentrated chicken stock
* Sliced ginger
* Finely chopped Garlic
* Chicken bones
Rice
* Cooking oil
* Chicken fat
* Salt
* Shallot oil
* Pandan leaves
Chilli
* 1/3 chilli padi
* 2/3 red chilli
* fresh lime
* chicken broth
* finely minced ginger
Procedure
Prepare chicken stock by boiling chicken bones in water for at least 1 hour (the longer you boil the better). Bring another pot of water to boil, making sure that there is enough water so that the entire chicken can be submerged. Once the water is boiling, put all the ingredients listed above into the boiling water. Next, dip the chicken into the boiling water and dip it a few times until the skin is cooked. Once the skin is cooked, leave the chicken under the water to cook. This is to ensure that the skin does not break. The cooking time is about 30 minutes for a 1.5kg chicken. Ensure that the water be kept just below the boiling point during the entire cooking process. Once chicken is cooked, put the chicken immediately into cool water for a few minutes. This will stop the cooking process and ensure that the meat will remain tender and the skin crunchy.
To prepare the rice, the raw rice is fried in oil with the garlic and ginger and shallots. Next, cook the rice, combine the concentrated chicken stock and the other ingredients listed above with enough water from the chicken broth to cover the rice. The water level should be as per the normal levels for cooking white rice. Cook the rice as per the normal method.
To prepare chilli sauce, first squeeze the lime to obtain fresh lime juice. Next, blend the ingredients in a blender until it is fluid and smooth. Finally, add some salt and sugar to taste and mix thoroughly.
The Singaporean Hainanese Chicken Rice
Five Star Boss's Homestyle Kampung Chicken Rice Recipe:
(taken from www.ieatishootipost.blogspot.com)
Chicken
* 1 whole organic chicken
* 70 ml sesame oil
* 60 ml light soy sauce
* Pandan leaves (a kind of leaves that help make the dish more fragrant, omit if u can't find)
* 60 ml of concentrated chicken stock
* Sliced ginger
* Finely chopped Garlic
* Chicken bones
Rice
* Cooking oil
* Chicken fat
* Salt
* Shallot oil
* Pandan leaves
Chilli
* 1/3 chilli padi
* 2/3 red chilli
* fresh lime
* chicken broth
* finely minced ginger
Procedure
Prepare chicken stock by boiling chicken bones in water for at least 1 hour (the longer you boil the better). Bring another pot of water to boil, making sure that there is enough water so that the entire chicken can be submerged. Once the water is boiling, put all the ingredients listed above into the boiling water. Next, dip the chicken into the boiling water and dip it a few times until the skin is cooked. Once the skin is cooked, leave the chicken under the water to cook. This is to ensure that the skin does not break. The cooking time is about 30 minutes for a 1.5kg chicken. Ensure that the water be kept just below the boiling point during the entire cooking process. Once chicken is cooked, put the chicken immediately into cool water for a few minutes. This will stop the cooking process and ensure that the meat will remain tender and the skin crunchy.
To prepare the rice, the raw rice is fried in oil with the garlic and ginger and shallots. Next, cook the rice, combine the concentrated chicken stock and the other ingredients listed above with enough water from the chicken broth to cover the rice. The water level should be as per the normal levels for cooking white rice. Cook the rice as per the normal method.
To prepare chilli sauce, first squeeze the lime to obtain fresh lime juice. Next, blend the ingredients in a blender until it is fluid and smooth. Finally, add some salt and sugar to taste and mix thoroughly.
Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
Serves 6
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups dried split peas
2 quarts cold water
2 quarts cold chicken stock
1 1/2 pounds ham bone
2 onions, rough chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried marjoram
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 cup potato, diced (optional, I did mine without onions and it was lovely and not as thick)
3 garlic cloves (I prefer crushing but u can mince too)
Directions:
1. In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently in cold water for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
2. Once peas are soaked, strain, add chicken stock, ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and herbs. Bring to boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let cook covered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove the ham bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Continue simmering, uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
* If you want to thicken the soup without using potatoes, scoop some broth into a bowl, add some refried beans, stir to mix well, return to stock. However, split peas tend to thicken the soup rather nicely. I like to cool my soup, repack them into separate containers to freeze for later days as soups are better overnight.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
Serves 6
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups dried split peas
2 quarts cold water
2 quarts cold chicken stock
1 1/2 pounds ham bone
2 onions, rough chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried marjoram
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 cup potato, diced (optional, I did mine without onions and it was lovely and not as thick)
3 garlic cloves (I prefer crushing but u can mince too)
Directions:
1. In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently in cold water for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
2. Once peas are soaked, strain, add chicken stock, ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and herbs. Bring to boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let cook covered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove the ham bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Continue simmering, uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
* If you want to thicken the soup without using potatoes, scoop some broth into a bowl, add some refried beans, stir to mix well, return to stock. However, split peas tend to thicken the soup rather nicely. I like to cool my soup, repack them into separate containers to freeze for later days as soups are better overnight.
Some recipes for the cook in all of you
I've been flipping through my many many recipes and have come up with some great recipes that are perfect for actually almost any diet out there. They're all white carbohydrate free, low-fat, low-sodium, and nutritious too!
I hope you will enjoy them. I promise I will post photos when I return from my trip.
I hope you will enjoy them. I promise I will post photos when I return from my trip.
Lazy Lazy
Today's Weigh-in: 158.0 lbs
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I've been sooooo lazy. Didn't cook my usual yummy breakfast of scrambled eggs, refried beans and salsa; had instead 2 boiled eggs with some noodles my Mom made. So bad yet so good. I DO follow the remaining of the last 2 days with more sensible (non-white carbo) meals.
My waist is smaller; my pants are definitely looser. I refuse to buy new pants until I actually am 2 sizes down. I've done it before (using much more anal and destructive ways) and with much success though those ways were not pleasant at all.
With lots of support this time around (probably bc of my once a week binge days that makes everyone happy because I'm so happy), my chances of success is definitely huge.
oooh! Reminds me... I gotta drink much more water. So lazy with the water intake. Sigh.
I'm going to Osaka on Tuesday for a week... Will have only white carbos when absolutely necessary and only once a day.
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I've been sooooo lazy. Didn't cook my usual yummy breakfast of scrambled eggs, refried beans and salsa; had instead 2 boiled eggs with some noodles my Mom made. So bad yet so good. I DO follow the remaining of the last 2 days with more sensible (non-white carbo) meals.
My waist is smaller; my pants are definitely looser. I refuse to buy new pants until I actually am 2 sizes down. I've done it before (using much more anal and destructive ways) and with much success though those ways were not pleasant at all.
With lots of support this time around (probably bc of my once a week binge days that makes everyone happy because I'm so happy), my chances of success is definitely huge.
oooh! Reminds me... I gotta drink much more water. So lazy with the water intake. Sigh.
I'm going to Osaka on Tuesday for a week... Will have only white carbos when absolutely necessary and only once a day.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tired but not Weak
Today's Weigh-In: 159.0 lbs
Oooh! I was definitely surprised this morning when I stepped on the scale. All these weight lost without any exercise at all!!!! Not gonna add in much exercise til I return from my Japan trip though. Don't wanna overdo it. Also, I will not binge until I get there (no, I will not get out if hand either).
Very exciting... Fit nicely into my dress even though it's not so obvious as it's a wrap dress. I feel good even though my nose is still running amok.
Amazing! 3 lbs just following the SCD!!! Tim Ferris, you're a genius.
Oooh! I was definitely surprised this morning when I stepped on the scale. All these weight lost without any exercise at all!!!! Not gonna add in much exercise til I return from my Japan trip though. Don't wanna overdo it. Also, I will not binge until I get there (no, I will not get out if hand either).
Very exciting... Fit nicely into my dress even though it's not so obvious as it's a wrap dress. I feel good even though my nose is still running amok.
Amazing! 3 lbs just following the SCD!!! Tim Ferris, you're a genius.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Some thoughts regarding the Slow Carb Diet
Been thinking about the diet lately. It's more pleasant than I gave credit. During my 2 Binge Days, I had a SCD meal of eggs, beans, beef, guacamole and salsa, followed by slightly hearty lunch and dinner.
I travel so much and was so worried that I might find difficulty getting healthier options. I've figured out some personal math that has helped me with my travels ... 1 can of refried beans = 3 breakfasts, 1 can of salsa is 5 breakfasts... eggs are easy and can be ordered at hotels.
Yawwwnnnn... meds kicking in. Going to back to bed now.
I travel so much and was so worried that I might find difficulty getting healthier options. I've figured out some personal math that has helped me with my travels ... 1 can of refried beans = 3 breakfasts, 1 can of salsa is 5 breakfasts... eggs are easy and can be ordered at hotels.
Yawwwnnnn... meds kicking in. Going to back to bed now.
After Binge Day
Today's 1st Weigh-in: 162.0 lbs
Not bad considering I had 2 days of Binge. But I caught a cold :( So I took some porridge (yes, white rice porridge) and some veggies, took my meds cos I'm a good girl, and a large glass of water. Then I crashed again.
My body aches, I'm so groggy. :(
Anyway, I woke up 3 hours later, pee'd and weighed myself again...
2nd Weigh-in: 161.0 lbs
WHAT?? Hmmmm....
I had leftover lentil soup for lunch plus 1 half-boiled egg... not hungry but needed to take my meds.
Not bad considering I had 2 days of Binge. But I caught a cold :( So I took some porridge (yes, white rice porridge) and some veggies, took my meds cos I'm a good girl, and a large glass of water. Then I crashed again.
My body aches, I'm so groggy. :(
Anyway, I woke up 3 hours later, pee'd and weighed myself again...
2nd Weigh-in: 161.0 lbs
WHAT?? Hmmmm....
I had leftover lentil soup for lunch plus 1 half-boiled egg... not hungry but needed to take my meds.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Muuuuccchhhh Better!!
Today's weigh-in: 160.0 lb
Gained a bit but last night ended so late that I was starved and had 5 chicken nuggets and like 20 french fries... HIKS!!! :(
I woke up this morning feeling good though. My jeans did feel looser. ^_^
I'm still slightly clogged but I think the flax seed oil and less fiber and more protein helps... oh yah! AND the extra water.
This morning's breakfast was kickass!!! Lookie here! Ain't this pretty??
1-1/2 Tablespoons Macadamia Oil (approx amount used to cook everything)
150 grams White Snapper
2 scrambled Eggs
3 Tablespoons Refried Beans
1 Tablespoon Salsa
1 Tablespoon Guacamole
1/2 tsp of Red Chili Flakes
1/4 tsp of Onion Salt (distributed all over)
I thought I'd be bored or get hungry sooner but not at all. I couldn't even finish it! 2 hours later (eventhough wasn't hungry yet) I finished the remaining (about 1/2 egg, 1/4 fish, 1/2 beans). Sigh. Happy customer indeed :D
Gained a bit but last night ended so late that I was starved and had 5 chicken nuggets and like 20 french fries... HIKS!!! :(
I woke up this morning feeling good though. My jeans did feel looser. ^_^
I'm still slightly clogged but I think the flax seed oil and less fiber and more protein helps... oh yah! AND the extra water.
This morning's breakfast was kickass!!! Lookie here! Ain't this pretty??
1-1/2 Tablespoons Macadamia Oil (approx amount used to cook everything)
150 grams White Snapper
2 scrambled Eggs
3 Tablespoons Refried Beans
1 Tablespoon Salsa
1 Tablespoon Guacamole
1/2 tsp of Red Chili Flakes
1/4 tsp of Onion Salt (distributed all over)
I thought I'd be bored or get hungry sooner but not at all. I couldn't even finish it! 2 hours later (eventhough wasn't hungry yet) I finished the remaining (about 1/2 egg, 1/4 fish, 1/2 beans). Sigh. Happy customer indeed :D
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Oh rats!
Darn it! I forgot to measure the amount of protein in my soup. I figured it would be too little so I added 2 egg whites. That should work, no?
Clogged
Blech! I feel so clogged! Just took 4 flax seed oil tablets. Wish me luck tomorrow. Also drank almost a gallon of water today. The most I've ever drank in a day.
Super Yummy Beefy Lentil Soup
After reading a bunch of recipes for Lentil Soup, I was very very motivated. I'm a huge Soup Freak so naturally I made a huge batch. It yielded more than enough for 15 hungry people... yay me!!
By the way, it may seem like a lot but you don't have to follow the portions exactly.
Also, for those on the Slow Carb Diet, just omit the ingredients not allowed and its still yummy.
I had about 4 cups at about 8pm and am surprisingly satisfied, not overfull, and am missing my usual pre-bedtime hunger pangs. YEAY!!
So here goes...
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Ingredients
* 2 onions, chopped
* 1/4 cup avocado oil
* 3 carrots, diced
* 2 stalks celery, chopped
* 5 cloves garlic, crushed
* 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
* 1 Tablespoon dried rosemary
* 1 Tablespoon dried thyme
* 3 bay leaves
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
* 3 cups dry lentils
++* 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
* 1 quart Beef Stock
* 1 quart Water
* 3 cups of spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced (added in the end)
++* pesto (as garnish)
++* parmesan cheese (as garnish)
* salt to taste
* ground black pepper to taste
Method:
Heat half of the oil over high heat.
Brown the meat evenly (2 to 3 batches depending on the size of the pot).
Remove the meat and add the rest of the oil.
Add the carrots, onions, and celery to the pot.
Add the thyme, rosemary, oregano and bay leaves to the vegetables.
Cook until herbs are aromatic.
Return the meat to the pot.
Add the stock to the mixture.
Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer and cook for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Add Balsamic Vinegar.
Add salt and pepper to desired taste.
* At this point, the soup can be stored in containers after cooling and kept in freezer for no more than 2 weeks (for freshness factor) or a month.
To Serve:
1/4 cup Spinach
2 Tablespoons of Crushed Tomatoes
2 cups of Soup
Add soup to a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Add spinach and tomatoes.
Reduce to a simmer. Stir gently to cook the vegetables.
Remove from fire. Pour into soup bowl.
Garnish with 1/4 teaspoon of pesto and some parmesan cheese and a dash of hot sauce.
Enjoy!!
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++ I omitted those from my bowl but added them to my Dad's (he thought his tasted better than mine but after he added 1/4 teaspoon of Balsamic Vinegar and quite a bit of Crushed Black Pepper).
By the way, it may seem like a lot but you don't have to follow the portions exactly.
Also, for those on the Slow Carb Diet, just omit the ingredients not allowed and its still yummy.
I had about 4 cups at about 8pm and am surprisingly satisfied, not overfull, and am missing my usual pre-bedtime hunger pangs. YEAY!!
So here goes...
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Ingredients
* 2 onions, chopped
* 1/4 cup avocado oil
* 3 carrots, diced
* 2 stalks celery, chopped
* 5 cloves garlic, crushed
* 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
* 1 Tablespoon dried rosemary
* 1 Tablespoon dried thyme
* 3 bay leaves
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
* 3 cups dry lentils
++* 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
* 1 quart Beef Stock
* 1 quart Water
* 3 cups of spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced (added in the end)
++* pesto (as garnish)
++* parmesan cheese (as garnish)
* salt to taste
* ground black pepper to taste
Method:
Heat half of the oil over high heat.
Brown the meat evenly (2 to 3 batches depending on the size of the pot).
Remove the meat and add the rest of the oil.
Add the carrots, onions, and celery to the pot.
Add the thyme, rosemary, oregano and bay leaves to the vegetables.
Cook until herbs are aromatic.
Return the meat to the pot.
Add the stock to the mixture.
Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer and cook for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Add Balsamic Vinegar.
Add salt and pepper to desired taste.
* At this point, the soup can be stored in containers after cooling and kept in freezer for no more than 2 weeks (for freshness factor) or a month.
To Serve:
1/4 cup Spinach
2 Tablespoons of Crushed Tomatoes
2 cups of Soup
Add soup to a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Add spinach and tomatoes.
Reduce to a simmer. Stir gently to cook the vegetables.
Remove from fire. Pour into soup bowl.
Garnish with 1/4 teaspoon of pesto and some parmesan cheese and a dash of hot sauce.
Enjoy!!
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++ I omitted those from my bowl but added them to my Dad's (he thought his tasted better than mine but after he added 1/4 teaspoon of Balsamic Vinegar and quite a bit of Crushed Black Pepper).
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Clogging!!!
Today's weigh-in: 159.0 lbs
OMG! I feel so clogged. I had so much nuts yesterday but so little water. This morning's huge glass of water is still in my system... my body needs it so badly its not releasing any :P
Bought some split peas and lentils. Gonna make split pea soup. Not much of a legumes fan... we'll see how it fairs. Gonna get me some fish and steaks too. Lots of eggs at home.
:( I made butter cake for friends. Wish I could have a slice. Gonna save some for Sunday's cheat day... I've decided to alternate Cheat Days... some weeks will be Saturdays, some will be Sundays.
OMG! I feel so clogged. I had so much nuts yesterday but so little water. This morning's huge glass of water is still in my system... my body needs it so badly its not releasing any :P
Bought some split peas and lentils. Gonna make split pea soup. Not much of a legumes fan... we'll see how it fairs. Gonna get me some fish and steaks too. Lots of eggs at home.
:( I made butter cake for friends. Wish I could have a slice. Gonna save some for Sunday's cheat day... I've decided to alternate Cheat Days... some weeks will be Saturdays, some will be Sundays.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Challenges
Oh maaaan... which day should I pick as my cheat day? Saturday? Sunday?
Saturdays are usually the days I meet friends, hang out, clubbing, etc...
Sundays are usually the days I hang out with my family...
Hmmm......
Saturdays are usually the days I meet friends, hang out, clubbing, etc...
Sundays are usually the days I hang out with my family...
Hmmm......
Update
Friday was good... 161.5 lbs
Interesting fact: Had no carbs but had fried chicken for lunch... 3 pieces.
Friend's wedding that night, which meant quite a it of drinking.
----> 3 glasses of red wine + 8 shots of tequila
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Saturday's weigh-in: 160.5 lbs
Soooo... alcohol didn't affect it that much. Hmmmm...
Saturday was bad...
2 eggs, half-boiled for breakfast
4 pieces of fried chicken for lunch
Dinner was gross: chinese dinner of hot and sour soup, chinese mushroom, spinach, jellyfish, fried fish... Didn't touch anything after
Didn't eat enough so was starving by the time I got home. Had instant noodles with egg whites... too full :(
Note: Don't get too hungry
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Today's weigh-in: 161.5 lbs
No breakfast
2 fried chicken + 2 Tbl of white rice + 4 Tbl of brown rice
Interesting fact: Had no carbs but had fried chicken for lunch... 3 pieces.
Friend's wedding that night, which meant quite a it of drinking.
----> 3 glasses of red wine + 8 shots of tequila
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Saturday's weigh-in: 160.5 lbs
Soooo... alcohol didn't affect it that much. Hmmmm...
Saturday was bad...
2 eggs, half-boiled for breakfast
4 pieces of fried chicken for lunch
Dinner was gross: chinese dinner of hot and sour soup, chinese mushroom, spinach, jellyfish, fried fish... Didn't touch anything after
Didn't eat enough so was starving by the time I got home. Had instant noodles with egg whites... too full :(
Note: Don't get too hungry
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Today's weigh-in: 161.5 lbs
No breakfast
2 fried chicken + 2 Tbl of white rice + 4 Tbl of brown rice
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Beginning Stats
I took some pictures of my front, sides, back... Will post soon.
* My weight 3 weeks prior: 165.0 lbs
Yesterday's weight: 162.5 lbs
(I didn't take much white carbohydrates yesterday)
Today's weight: 160.5 lbs
(I feel happy but it might be a bit too fast)
* My weight 3 weeks prior: 165.0 lbs
Yesterday's weight: 162.5 lbs
(I didn't take much white carbohydrates yesterday)
Today's weight: 160.5 lbs
(I feel happy but it might be a bit too fast)
Thoughts and Tips on the Slow-Carb Diet
Oops! There are 5 rules. My Bad!!
So, according to Tim Ferris, creator of 4HB, the best way to achieve a goal is to tackle one rule at a time and I shouldn't force all rules at once. It would be too shocking to the system. What a grand concept!
Also, I should start taking pictures of everything I eat. Hmmm... why not? I've got my handy dandy Blackberry... shouldn't be too tricky.
What I have decided to do is breakdown my goals into mini-goals that are ridiculously easy to achieve. That shouldn't be too difficult, right?
Here is my major goal:
Fit into a Size 6, Body Fat: 18%
Here are my mini goals:
Set 1:
Lose 3 lbs a week
Eat Breakfast within an hour of waking
No White Carbohydrates for Breakfast
No milk, soy, soft drinks or fruit juice
Set 2:
No White Carbohydrates for Breakfast and Dinner
No fruit except tomatoes and avocadoes
Set 3:
No White Carbohydrates
Eat the same few meals over and over again
Take 1 day a week off
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Monday will be the day I begin ... Set 1
Wish me luck
So, according to Tim Ferris, creator of 4HB, the best way to achieve a goal is to tackle one rule at a time and I shouldn't force all rules at once. It would be too shocking to the system. What a grand concept!
Also, I should start taking pictures of everything I eat. Hmmm... why not? I've got my handy dandy Blackberry... shouldn't be too tricky.
What I have decided to do is breakdown my goals into mini-goals that are ridiculously easy to achieve. That shouldn't be too difficult, right?
Here is my major goal:
Fit into a Size 6, Body Fat: 18%
Here are my mini goals:
Set 1:
Lose 3 lbs a week
Eat Breakfast within an hour of waking
No White Carbohydrates for Breakfast
No milk, soy, soft drinks or fruit juice
Set 2:
No White Carbohydrates for Breakfast and Dinner
No fruit except tomatoes and avocadoes
Set 3:
No White Carbohydrates
Eat the same few meals over and over again
Take 1 day a week off
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Monday will be the day I begin ... Set 1
Wish me luck
The Slow-Carb Diet
The Slow-Carb Diet
How to Lose 20lbs in 30 Days Without Exercise (p.88)
Rule #1: Avoid white carbohydrates
Rule #2: Eat the same few meals over and over again
Construct a meal with one pick from each of 3 groups:
1. Proteins – egg whites, chicken breast or thigh, beef, fish, pork
2. Legumes – lentils, black beans, pinto beans, red beans, soybeans
3. Vegetables – spinach, cruciferous vegetables, sauerkraut, kimchee, asparagus, peas, green beans, broccoli
Rule #3: No milk, soy, soft drinks or fruit juice ( up to 2 glasses red wine daily OK)
Rule #4: No fruit except tomatoes and avocadoes
Rule #5: Take one day off per week – DGW Day!
Notes:
Have your first meal within an hour of waking and space them approx. 4 hours apart
Have no less than 20g protein per meal
Drink plenty of water
No more than 2 gym sessions per week
How to Lose 20lbs in 30 Days Without Exercise (p.88)
Rule #1: Avoid white carbohydrates
Rule #2: Eat the same few meals over and over again
Construct a meal with one pick from each of 3 groups:
1. Proteins – egg whites, chicken breast or thigh, beef, fish, pork
2. Legumes – lentils, black beans, pinto beans, red beans, soybeans
3. Vegetables – spinach, cruciferous vegetables, sauerkraut, kimchee, asparagus, peas, green beans, broccoli
Rule #3: No milk, soy, soft drinks or fruit juice ( up to 2 glasses red wine daily OK)
Rule #4: No fruit except tomatoes and avocadoes
Rule #5: Take one day off per week – DGW Day!
Notes:
Have your first meal within an hour of waking and space them approx. 4 hours apart
Have no less than 20g protein per meal
Drink plenty of water
No more than 2 gym sessions per week
New Goal: Slim down, Tone up
"There are NO excuses for your failures!" -- Anthony Robbins.
So, here I am, 36 turning 37 and NOT in the healthiest shape of my life. 2 weeks ago, I hit my 2nd heaviest weigh-in ever... 166 lbs.
Sure, at 5ft, 5.5inches, it may not seem as much but I find myself having a tough time climbing up 2 flights of stairs (80 steps).
I've had a few semi-successful diets where I'd lost about 20lbs in 30 days but during which I would be so moody and depressed. My family made me promise not to ever repeat those diets. I've also had successful diets were I'd be given a super strict meal plan of about 5-6 meals a day; I lost 15 lbs in 28 days.
Why did these "successes" fail? One is a simple case of me not liking the state I was in (moody and depressed all the time) and another is a case of time waste (I spent quite a bit of time preparing food).
I need a diet that is time-efficient and not mood-altering. I need a diet that I can use to adapt to my life-style (tho I could change my life-style too).
So, in comes The 4-Hour Body.
Here's a concept under the 4HB called the Slow-Carb Diet where I basically have to follow 4 rules, 1 of which is to eat anything and everything I want!! WTH!! I get 1 awesome cheat day a week? This peaked my interests enough to speed read the gist of it in a day (I read fast).
Conclusion? I have to try this! Its too easy to be effective yet 2 of my friends have lost tons on this diet.
So, here I am, 36 turning 37 and NOT in the healthiest shape of my life. 2 weeks ago, I hit my 2nd heaviest weigh-in ever... 166 lbs.
Sure, at 5ft, 5.5inches, it may not seem as much but I find myself having a tough time climbing up 2 flights of stairs (80 steps).
I've had a few semi-successful diets where I'd lost about 20lbs in 30 days but during which I would be so moody and depressed. My family made me promise not to ever repeat those diets. I've also had successful diets were I'd be given a super strict meal plan of about 5-6 meals a day; I lost 15 lbs in 28 days.
Why did these "successes" fail? One is a simple case of me not liking the state I was in (moody and depressed all the time) and another is a case of time waste (I spent quite a bit of time preparing food).
I need a diet that is time-efficient and not mood-altering. I need a diet that I can use to adapt to my life-style (tho I could change my life-style too).
So, in comes The 4-Hour Body.
Here's a concept under the 4HB called the Slow-Carb Diet where I basically have to follow 4 rules, 1 of which is to eat anything and everything I want!! WTH!! I get 1 awesome cheat day a week? This peaked my interests enough to speed read the gist of it in a day (I read fast).
Conclusion? I have to try this! Its too easy to be effective yet 2 of my friends have lost tons on this diet.
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