Slow week

Still haven't been all that well for the last week. Managed to lose 1.6kgs but I think that had more to do with living off of weet-bix as it was one of the only things I could keep down. That and I've started walking to work again. Anyway no new recipes as there's only so much you can do with weet-bix!

Weekend update

I lost 0.7kgs this week. I'm quite happy with that considering I've had a pretty crappy week, having been sick and unable to workout properly as often as I'd have liked.
Going to do the 1,000 steps with my little brother today. Mind you, my little brother is over 6ft and is rather fit. I'm assuming laps will be taken past me.

Still trying to figure out how I can incorporate fitness into a career in the future. I've been thinking more about stress release for mums and programs for new mums with post natal depression. It really is a horrible thing to go through and I think I'd like to find a career where I can offer some sort of help to women who have been in the same situation.

Going out to dinner tonight with the mothers group mums. The restaurant we are going to has specialized meals for different dietary requirements on the menu so will see what it's like.

Veggie pancakes

1 large potato grated
1/2 sweet potato grated
1 large carrot grated
1 leek finely chopped
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup corn
1 tsp garlic
Pepper
3/4 cup wholemeal flour
1/2 cup water
4 eggs

Squeeze extra moisture out of grated veg then mix all ingredients together. Add more water if mixture is too dry. Lightly spray a non stick frying pan with oil and add spoonfuls of mixture. Keep heat on low so veggies cook through without the outside burning. Serve with kecap manis and Japanese mayonnaise or sweet chilli sauce

Yuck

Gained 0.8kgs this week. Feeling pretty gross, not sure if muscle was gained or just fat but still I don't like it! Anyway hopefully muscle as I was sure I would have lost weight from looking at myself in the mirror this morning. So back to being more careful with my carb intake as it's probably been a bit high this week and back to being more consistent with walking.
Going to body balance later, hopefully that will make me feel a bit better. Will have to lose over 1kg to get back on track for the next weigh in. Will increase the amount of interval training I do this week and see how it goes.

Granola!

I made some granola tonight, not sure of the nutritional value but im sure it's better than store bought and besides you only need a little bit sprinkled on yogurt!

1 1/2 cups traditional rolled oats
1/4 cup mixed seeds
1/4 cup nuts (i used raw peanuts)
2 tbs honey
3 tbs orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Small handful of sultanas

Mix dry with wet and spread on an oven tray. Cook for approx 20-30 mins till golden. Temp 160-180. Check frequently and stir every 5-10 mins. Once out stir through sultanas, let cool then transfer to an airtight container.

Lululemon and chicken meatballs

Today has been a success of epic proportions! First up, I was meeting my mum and sister for coffee at a shopping centre near by that I don't often go to. The first thing I notice as I'm looking around is a new shop, Lulu-freakin-lemon!!! Hells yeah baby! A brand that I was not even aware of a couple of weeks ago that I became instantly addicted to is near me! So of course I had to go in and look around (and try things on of course!). Anyway the prices are a bit high but the quality is incredible, so I ended up investing a jacket, the define in black. The staff are lovely, the shope is lovely the clothes are lovely, ahhhh my wallet is going to hurt! So if you are near Doncaster shopping centre and want to invest in good quality workout wear go check them out.

I decided to try again at the chicken meatballs that I did earlier this week, but this time with my own recipe and they were much much better, so here is the recipe.

500g minced chicken breast
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 egg whites
1/2 red onion finely chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tbs chopped fresh herbs- parsley, thyme, rosemary
1 tsp dried oregano

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Heat oven to 190 degrees and spray muffin tins lightly with oil. Roll chicken into balls, mixture will be very wet, and place into tins. Cook for approx 35 mins. Will make around 10 balls. Serve 2 per person with salad, with noodles, in a wholemeal roll. Yum yum yum

Pancakes and chicken

Here's a recipe for pancakes I found and made tonight. I think it was on the biggest loser website but I'm not sure.

2 cups plain wholemeal flour
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1-2 bananas

Mix dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients separately. Slowly combine then add chopped banana.
Spray non stick frying pan lightly with oil then heat up. Add 2 tbs of mixx for each pancake.
Serve hot with yogurt or honey or fresh fruit!

Chicken!
Yum chicken I made tonight following my usual routine.

1-2 chicken breasts
1 tsp oil
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
Pinch salt

In a bag toss all ingredients together.
Heat a frying pan till very hot, sear chicken on each side for approx. 3 minutes then transfer to an oven set to 190 degrees and cook till juices run clear.
Slice and use on it's own or in a salad.