In Pursuit of Healthiness
Join me on my weight loss journey!
Start weight: 183.3
Current weight: 178.5
First goal weight: 171.5 (5%)
Ultimate goal weight: 125
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Photo reblogged from Beautiful Pictures Of Healthy Food
These make a great starter (served on a toothpick) or over rice/noodles for lunch or dinner
Hoisin-Glazed Turkey Meatballs
Makes: 26 Meatballs. Active Time: 20 minutes. Total Time: 30 minutes.1 WW+ Point per Meatball!
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium Tamari or Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root, preferably grated with a rasp-style grater
1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek sauce (see *ingredient note) or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 scallions, minced plus sliced scallion greens for garnish, divided
1/2 cup finely drained, chopped water chestnuts
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup purchased Hoisin Sauce (see *ingredient note)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice black and/or white sesame seeds, for garnish- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk Tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sambal or crushed red pepper and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Stir in 2 minced scallions and water chestnuts. Stir in turkey until completely combined.
- Drop turkey mixture by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, gently re-shaping into ball shapes if necessary. Lightly coat the balls with cooking spray and transfer to the oven. Bake until the meat is cooked through, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Stir Hoisin sauce, cilantro and lime juice in a large bowl. Add the cooked meatballs and gently stir to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining sliced scallions and sesame seeds and serve hot with toothpicks.
*ingredient note: Available in the Asian section of large supermarkets and health food stores. -
Breakfast 5/30
5 ounces vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons homemade blueberry sauce
2 light sausage links
Coffee with cream and sugar
Total: 10PP
Side-note, I’m super tired today. Can’t seem to wake up and I’ve been feeling irrational. Blah. I think I’m going to go for a long bike ride after work today.
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Went over to my parent’s house for dinner. She’s also trying to eat healthier so I managed to stay on point!Dinner 5/29:
1 hard shell taco with beef, cheddar cheese, taco sauce, lettuce, tomato (4PP)
Salad with romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, grilled chicken breast, and cheddar cheese (5PP)
1 tbsp Good Seasonings dressing (2PP)
6 large green olives (1PP)
Total: 12PP
Activity: 45 minute walk at a slow pace.
Later I might have some strawberries for a snack. Or I may just go to bed.
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Lunch:
1 1/4 cup tuna macaroni salad (tuna, pasta, peas, onion, celery, spices, mayo)3 cups tossed salad (romaine, cabbage, carrot, celery, radish)
2 cups water
Total: 10PP
Snack:
1 banana
Total: 0PP
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Breakfast 5/29
4 ounces Stonyfield Farms 0% French Vanilla yogurt
2 tbsp homemade blueberry sauce]
2 light sausage links
1 cup coffee with cream and sugar
2 cups water
Total: 9PP
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Link reblogged from After me comes the flood
With coupons I managed to only spend $50 this week which is, frankly, a miracle.
Healthy foods from the grocery store:
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Pineapple segments
- Romaine lettuce
- Carrots
- Celery
- Silk Protein drink
- Extra lean pork
- Canned white tuna
- Frozen peas
Less healthy foods from the grocery store:
- Honey wheat pretzel twists
- Chicken thighs with the skin on (I’m sorry, I know it’s so bad for you but om nom nom chicken skin)
- Light breakfast sausage links
- Light Toasted Sesame dressing
Foods I need to forget are in there (aka hubby’s stash):
- Salt and vinegar chips
- Cheddy bratwurst and buns
- Strawberry pop-tarts
- Vanilla ice cream
Okay, I’m off to cut up some fruit, make tuna pasta salad, and get ready for my work week! I’ll post tomorrow’s menu later!
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Photo reblogged from a journey of losing 50 percent of my weight
Not 200+ plus definitely overweight for being 5’3 and petite-framed. I re-blog healthy recipes, positive messages, Weight Watchers related tips, and my personal menu-plans. Let’s do this together!
(Source: fitnveg)
