fear can be a very negative emotion that hinders changing for the better. this couldnt be more accurate and is why i have not been motivated to look for a safe way for me to move more. there was a time where i was motivated to do exercises that would help my back along with my general fitness, but my experiences with exercise since january 2009 have not been positive. im either told i cant do activities such as yoga or ive ended up not seeing any progress or results. ive also been told by a few respected neurosurgeons and physiatrists that there is not much i can do because of the nerve damage. i know walking in a pool and doing some aqua-exercises is probably the best thing for me. however, since i need to wait a few months before i can apply for membership at the hommocks pool, i have a choice. two days ago i would have used that as an excuse to continue avoiding moving more but instead, i started pushing myself to move more in other ways. i went for a short walk yesterday which was great but today's walk was not as great. my right leg was not pleased. so, i plan to go for a walk every other day if weather permits. then, in a couple of months, i will start to do some aqua exercises a couple of times a week.
i realize that my fears created excuses to justify why i wasnt moving more. excuses do not solve problems! excuses make it easy to not accept responsibility for your actions. no more excuses for me!! :)
saturday, april 16, 2011
| Morning | |
| 1 packet(s) Cream of Wheat Instant healthy grain, maple brown sugar | 3 |
| Coffee | 2 |
| Subtotal | 5 |
| Midday | |
| 1 small pear(s) | 0 |
| 1/2 cup(s) grapes | 0 |
| Subtotal | 0 |
| Evening | |
| Spaghetti Squash Ricotta Casserole (see recipe below) | 6 |
| Subtotal | 6 |
| Anytime | |
| 1 serving(s) Edy's Slow Churned Thin Mint Ice Cream | 3 |
| 8 1/2 cup(s) Healthy Pop® Kettle Corn, Popped | 6 |
| 1 Brownie Cupcakes (see recipe in previous posts) | 4 |
| Subtotal | 13 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 24 |
spaghetti squash ricotta casserole
3 cups cooked spaghetti squash
4 oz trader joe's organic free range chicken, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp onions, chopped finely
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped finely
1 cup chopped frozen spinach (defrosted)
2 tbsp fat free egg substitute
1/4 cup trader joes fat free ricotta cheese
2 tbsp trader joe's lite shredded mozarella
- preheat oven to 350 degrees
- cut spaghetti squash in half. scoop out seeds & fibers.
- add water to the bottom of a baking sheet (cover about 80%). place squash cut side down on the baking sheet.
- bake for about 35 minutes. when fork can go through skin easily, its done.
- flip squash (cut side up) so it can cool down while preparing chicken.
- increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
- spray a frying pan with trader joe's italian olive oil spray (frying pan has been on medium-low heat for a few minutes). cook the onions & garlic for a minute. add chicken & cook completely.
- lower heat & add spinach and basil.
- let sit on low heat while using a fork to scrap the inside of the squash into a bowl. it will naturally separate into spaghetti-like strands. scrap the other half into a tupperware to be used for another dish later in the week.
- combine ricotta and egg substitute. add chicken/spinach mixture and stir. add spaghetti squash and stir.
- pour into a pyrex sprayed with trader joe's italian olive oil spray. sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- baked uncovered for 18-22 minutes or until bubbling & browned.
there are many ways to prepare the spaghetti squash. this website lists many of them but i like baking with water for 35 minutes the best! :)
http://www.healthy-recipes-for-kids.com/spaghetti-squash-recipes.html
i loved this recipe!! it was not as flavor packed as i usually like my meals, but i really enjoyed it & it was sooooo filling! i think i will cut the spinach down to 1/2 cup next time i make this though. there was just a little too much spinach which i never thought i would say! :)
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| right after it came out of the oven! YUMMY!!! |
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| couldnt wait to try it!! |
sunday, april 17, 2011
| Morning | |
| Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee) | 2 |
| Honey Nut o's (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup cascadian farms organic honey nut o's cereal) | 2 |
| Subtotal | 4 |
| Midday | |
| 1/2 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Nonfat Yogurt French Vanilla | 2 |
| 1/2 cup(s) strawberries (in yogurt) | 0 |
| 1/2 cup(s) fresh blueberries (in yogurt) | 0 |
| 1 medium nectarine(s) | 0 |
| 1 medium orange(s) | 0 |
| 1 serving(s) Trader Joe's Sliced Lite Cheddar (on top of spinach pancakes) | 2 |
| 2 pancake(s) Dr. Praegers Spinach pancakes | 4 |
| Subtotal | 8 |
| Evening | |
| 1 cup(s) cooked brussels sprouts (see recipe below) | 0 |
| Spaghetti w/Lobster Tails in Vodka Sauce (see recipe below) | 9 |
| Subtotal | 9 |
| Anytime | |
| 1 bag(s) Healthy Pop® 100 cal butter mini bag | 3 |
| 1 serving(s) Edy's Slow Churned Thin Mint Ice Cream | 3 |
| 1 Brownie Cupcakes (see recipe in previous posts) | 4 |
| Subtotal | 10 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 31 |
roasted brussels sprouts
1 cup frozen brussels sprouts, defrosted & cut in half
garlic & herb seasonings
italian seasonings
- preheat oven to 400 degrees
- spread one layer of brussels sprouts in a pyrex sprayed with trader joe's italian olive oil spray.
- spray brussels spouts with trader joe's italian olive oil spray
- sprinkle seasonings (i used a lot!)
- baking may vary so check on them every 10 minutes & stir them. should take about 30 minutes.
spaghetti w/lobster tails in vodka sauce
2 oz trader joes organic spaghetti, cooked al dente
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp onions, chopped finely
1/4 cup tuttorosso tomato sauce
1/2 cup trader joes organic vodka sauce
2 tbsp basil, chopped finely
3 oz trader joes langostino tails, defrosted
1 tsp trader joes grated cheese (romano & parmesan)
- spray a frying pan with trader joe's italian olive oil spray (frying pan has been on medium-low heat for a few minutes). cook the onions & garlic for a minute.
- lower heat & add tomato sauce, vodka sauce, basil, & langostino tails. let sit on low heat when the pasta has about 5 minutes left to cook.
- mix it all together in a bowl w/grated cheese.
this was excellent!! i was very pleased with my sunday macaroni!! :)
hope everyone is having a wonderful day with no guilt & excuses!! :)
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