My Weight Loss Journey

Shopping staples

2012-08-06T18:43:00.001-05:00

These are things I normally have in house. (store bought items)

Chicken Stroganoff

2012-08-06T17:52:00.001-05:00

Chicken Stoganoff

16 oz chicken breast          1 container plain greek yougart
1sm onion diced                3 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 pack 4oz Fat Free Cream Cheese       S&P
1 tbsp italian seasoning     4 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp dried parsley           1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 c skim milk

Heat large skillet up to medium high heat. Spray with pam and sear chicken on both sides till golden brown. Cut chicken into 1 inch squares and put into crock pot (could leave whole and serve that way). Add remaining ingredents. Cook on low for 4 hours. If cooking longer may want to add 1/4 cup water.
I cooked 1 serving of no yolk egg noodles and added to pot or could eat plain or on top of steamed brown rice. Could even eat as sandwich. Enjoy!

About 2 hours in cooked.

After about 4 hours cooking and added noodles

Zucchini tots

2012-07-06T17:21:00.001-05:00

1 cup zucchini shredded and squeezed.
1/4 c egg whites or 1 egg
1/4 c parmesan cheese
2tbsp diced onion
1/4 c bread crumbs (I use ranch flavored oyster crackers and make to bread crumbs)

Mix ingredients. Spray small muffin pan with Pam. Spoon mixture into each cup to top. Bake 400 degrees 12-15 min or till brown on top. Eat!

Mini taco salad

2012-06-28T16:52:00.000-05:00

Mini Taco Salad

Ingredents

package of wonton wrappers 1 pound of ground beef

Fat Free cheddar cheese 1 package of taco seasoning

shredded luttice chopped tomato

taco sauce light sour cream

chopped onion other taco toppings

First you will brown your ground beef. You could also use boco meat or ground turkey or ground chicken whateve you want. Then mix in your taco season. (just follow directions on package) Spray muffin pan with pam. Place the wonton wrappers in each cup then spray top with pam. Spoon about 1 spoonfull of taco meat into each cup. Sprinkle with bit o cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 4-6 minutes till crispy. then top with your individual taco salad toppings. Enjoy!

Turkey zucchini cheddar meatloaf

2012-06-28T16:46:00.000-05:00

Turkey Zucchini Cheddar Meatloaf

Ingredents

1 cup grated zucchini 1 cup fat free shredded cheddar

3 TBSP egg whites 1/2 cup onion diced

1/2 cup mushroom dices 3 cloves of garlic minced

bit of s&p 1 pound ground turkey

1 TBSP brown sugar 1 TBSP mustard

2 TBSP Katchup

Ok, you will grate your zucchini and keep about a cup. Lay it out on paper towel and place another paper towel on top then smoosh all the liquid out. You of course can use more or less of any ingredent this is just what I threw in the pot. Put zucchini, cheese, egg whites, diced onion, mushrooms, garlic, and s&p in big bowl. Mix well...

You will then add the turkey and mix again. Easier to use your hands so just dig on in there. You will then create 7-8 meatloaf balls and place them in a greased baking dish. In seperate bowl mix the katchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Then spoon on top of each meatloaf. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve :)

DXA Scan

2012-06-07T10:52:00.002-05:00

Just had a DXA scan done. It is a scan that measures bone density and body fat and overall body composition. They said it is more accurate than the bod pod which is what I originally going to get. I am dissapointed, I thought I had less body fat than I do, but they said it is hard for any machine to tell with the excess skin. But I am now 37.2% body fat. Way better than I used to be. This is the picture they gave me. It shows my skin and all. Hope to have it done again in the distant future after skin removal. He is suposed to send me detailed report in English on my specific body regions and everything else. Will post when I get them. (click for larger. Sorry for the sideways pics.)

Florida Vacation

2012-06-05T10:21:00.001-05:00

I just got back from 9 days in Florida. I ate horribly. Stayed at my gma and gpa's so i ate alot of bad home cooking plus fast food while out and about, but somehow I still lost 2 pounds. Dont get it. Anyways here are some pics. :-)

Ruckus Run

2012-05-05T23:01:00.000-05:00

I did my first run in about a year. The Ruckus Run is a 4 mile military style obsticle course. It was so much fun!! Finished in 1 hour 46 minutes!! My hip was killing me and it was HOT, but I finished!! Can't wait for next year!!!!

Easter

2012-04-11T17:32:00.000-05:00

So we just passed Easter. Let me tell you. I have been eating me some chocolate. Which is so weard. I have hated chocolate since I was a kid. Maybe a bite here or there but other than that, not a fan. But now, WOW!!! Anyways. Im having a BIG issue here, at Easter my husbands cousin says "wow you look like your a size 2 now, thats not fair" ....... ummm not fair??? I was serously taken aback. I just gapped like a fish at her. Jacobs aunt said no, it is because she eats only healthy food and is at the gym every day. I just, just, really??????? Sorry. That just really bugged me. Every bit of my weight loss was earned. I worked my ass off (literally) for this. Granted she is a kid, but really!!??!?!?! im done. sorry, just had to get that off my chest. Joshua saw a picture of me from July 2010. 5 months before my surgery, and asked who is that?? Really??Sara knew but he didnt. It is below. Just kinda weard. He has known be big most of his life. oh well.

Redid my measurements and new low!!

2012-04-01T21:00:00.001-05:00

So I realized the other day it has been since December since I did my measurements. Surprised how much has changed since the. Total I'm down 55.75 inches. That doesn't count the I'm guessing 6-7 inches from the beginning that I didn't measure. Also today I woke up to a 2.2 pound weight loss. Wow! I am now 2.2 pounds under goal weight. 172.2 pounds. 120 pounds down. Woza!! Below is my measurement chart.

2012 Goals. Where Im at.

2012-03-28T21:24:00.000-05:00

So it has almost been 4 months since I made my 2012 goals. I am having my hip issues again. Did my first road run a week and a half ago. I did 1 mile in 13min 49 seconds. Fastest so far. But since then, I have been having extreme hip pain again. I am so tired of this. I ENJOY RUNNING Why cant I run??? SO, im still working on my running goals. here is my list http://egoebelsweightloss.blogspot.com/2011/12/2012-goals.html I did meet #7 Meet goal weight!! YAY!! ok. for the pushup one, I figured Id try it now. I did 3 on my knees and it hurt my low back. FUN!! more bone issues hindering my progress. anyways, enough bitching. I hit a new low the other day. 173 WOW! wasnt even trying to lose. Im back up in the 175s. been staying there for the past few days. It is my goal so that is good for me. I need to do my measurements. I know they have changed and havent done it since december. I am also pretty confused. I have a few pair of 10 jeans. But I have a few pair of 16s that are tight or fit perfect. I bought some 15s that I need to return, that are falling off of me. I can also fit in small/medium shirts (depending on how they are made) WOW!!! If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Im an open book and willing to help anyone who wants it. Have a good day!!

Crispy Brussles Sprouts

2012-03-16T17:05:00.000-05:00

Ingredents

About 10 brussels sprouts 3tbsp light mayo

1/4 tsp minced garlic 1/2tbs parsley

1tsp lemon juice

Directions

Cut brussels sprouts into 1/4s. coat baking sheet with pam. Lay down the sprouts on sheet and coat with pam. Bake 400 degrees for 15 min turning over once. Mix the remaining ingredents into serving bowl and plate with the sprouts. YUM!

Nutritional Value

Serving Size about 5 brussles sprouts (20 wedges) and 1/2 of Mayo dip

calories 65 protein 2g

Enchilada Soup

2012-03-16T16:56:00.000-05:00

Ingredents
2 cans Cream of Chicken       1 1/2c skim milk
2 cans enchilada sauce           1c FF cheddar cheese
2c cooked chopped/shredded chicken

Directions
Bake chicken breasts and shred/chop. Dump all ingredents in pot. Cook until cheese is melted and soup is warm. Serve with tortilia chips or not.

Nutritional Value
Serving Size 2 ladle fulls
Calories 230   Fat 5.9g Carbohydrates 20.3 Sugar 6.4g Sodium 1270mg Protein 24.4g

Turkety Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

2012-03-16T16:14:00.000-05:00

Ingredents
4 red peppers               1/4 cup dry quinoa
8oz ground turkey         1 cup FF cheddar Cheese
12 tbsp tomato sauce

Directions
In pot cook 1/4 cup of quinoa with 1/2 cup water. Set aside. Brown 8oz ground turkey. Cut tops off peppers and take out all seeds. Pour 1/4 of quinoa in each pepper, then top with 1/4 of turkey, then 1/4c of cheese and about 3tbsp tomato sauce on top. Bake 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Nutritional Value
Serving Size 1 stuffed pepper     Number of servings 4
Calories 217     Total Fat 5.2g Cholesterol 40mg   Sodium 790mg Carbohydrates 19g Dietary Fiber 4g   Sugars 7g    Protein 22.3g

WOW!

2012-03-13T22:11:00.001-05:00

So today is the first time since meeting my goal weight that I have been back to it. And im under it by .2 pounds. (175.2) I unfortunetely did not make it to the gym today, so hopefully I stay there or still lose more. I know, im at my goal, why do I want to lose more weight? It is normal to flucuate 5 or so pounds, I would like to get my goal weight range to be 168.4 to 178.4 That is a 10 pound range but my optimal stay weight I want to be around 172.

Im so excited! I started my garden today. I buy so much veggies so figured why not!! Hubby tilled it up for me and I planted my spinach, romane, broccoli, and onion. I also have tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, multi color pepers, pumpkins (for the kids :-) started inside. I plan on starting the faster growing plants in a few weeks then the Weekend of May 5th (which is the same weekend as the Ruckus Run) I will plant everything. YAYYYYY!!!

So this week im going to be trying a bunch of new recipes. Crock pot encholata soupish?, crispy brussle sprouts, stuffed peppers, qunoa burgers, cheesy cauliflower pancakes (maybe), and cauliflower bites. As normal, pics and recipes will be up after I try them.

Omelet

2012-03-12T20:52:00.000-05:00

Ingredents

1/4 cup egg white 1/4c FF Mozarella Cheese

Handful spinach

Directions

Spray small skillet with pam. Pour egg whites in pan. Let cook. Sprinkle on 1/2 of egg and spinach. Fold over and cook on each side for 30 or so seconds. eat.

Nutritional Value

Calories 72 Carbohydrates 2g Fat 0g Protein 14g

No carb vegitarian 5 min lasagnia

2012-03-12T20:38:00.001-05:00

Ingredents

1/2 Zucchini 1/8c low fat cottage cheese

1/4c fat free mozzarella handful of spinach

1/4c tomato sauce sprinkle of italian seasoning

Directions

This is just like the no carb lasagnia, except made individually in bowl and with no ground turkey. Slice 1/2 of zucchini and put half of slices on bottom of bowl. Put the cottage cheese, then 1/2 of tomato sauce. (this is just plain can of tomato sauce. not pasta sauce) Then put rest of zucchini down. Then spinach, pasta sauce, italian season to taste and top with mozzarella cheese. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. I cut up with knife for easier eating.(pic 4)

Nutritional Value

135 calories 20.5g protein

whats new??

2012-03-10T18:25:00.002-06:00

Well I haven't been posting much about me lately. Just my recipes. Sorry. I have been doing pretty good here in maintenance. Staying at 177. My goal was 175 but I'm good with that. This past week I got a hold of a package of cookie dough. Spread out over a few days I consumed 24 servings @ 90 cals each. WOW! Needless to say a few days ago (march 7th) I was up to 181.2. So I buckled down. I'm back down to 177.4 today. Hoping to get back to goal. Haven't been at it since the day I meet it. I know I shouldn't have eaten all that cookie dough, but man was it good. I cant even tell you the last time I had some. But I just have to remember if it is that good it will most likely have a consequence. my bad!! I have signed up for a 4 mile obstacle course. I am so excited! It is Saturday May 5th. http://runruckus.com/ Below is my 1 month weight chart. In 2 days will be 1 month in maintenance.

Carrots Vichy

2012-03-10T17:50:00.002-06:00

Found this in a Dabetes cookbook. Did some modifying.

Ingredents

1/2 tbsp butter 2 cup sliced carrots

2/3 cup water 1tsp salt

1/4tsp nutmeg 1/2 tbsp parsley

1tbsp lemon juice Sugar subsitute to equil 2 tsp sugar

Directions

Place butter into large saucepan. Add carrots, water, salt, and nutmeg. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and sugar substitute. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Serving Size 1/2 cup Total Servings 4

Calories 31 Fat 0.7g Carbohydrates 6g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 3g Protein <1g

Zucchini lasagna

2012-03-10T14:30:00.011-06:00

Ingredents

1 zucchini 1c fat free mozzarella

1 package of ground turkey 1 cup pasta sauce

1/2 cup mushrooms 1/4c shredded parmesan

1 1/2 cup fresh spinach

Directions

Slice zucchini with mandolin slicer. Broil for 2-3 minutes. Brown ground turkey and mushrooms. In baking dish use 1/2 of zucchini on bottom for "lasagnia noodles". Then layer 1/2 of rest of ingredents. Then place rest of zucchini and then rest of ingredents. Bake for about 25-30 minutes at 400 degrees.

Nutritional Value

Serving Size 1/6 of dish Servings Total 6

Calories 151 Fat 2.6g Cholesterol 50mg Sodium 410mg Carbohydrates 6g Protein 27g

Shrimp Chowder

2012-03-09T17:33:00.002-06:00

Ingredents
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of potato soup
1 1/2 cup mixed veggies
2 cups of chopped up potatoes
3/4 bag of small shrimp (cooked)
1 1/2 c skim milk
FF cheddar cheese (for top)
dried onion and garlic powder

Directions
Mix milk and soup in big pot. Bring to boil. Mix in rest of ingredents. Cook until potatoes are done. about 30 minutes. Serve. (I used a soup ladle to dish out. I got 15 ladle fulls. I used 2.5 for bowl full.That is what nutrition value is for.) I topped with 1/8c of cheese. Can do this with or without the shrimp. Tasted fine without it, just wanted the extra protein.

Nutritional Value
Serving Size 2.5 ladle fulls        Number of servings 6
Calories 184      Fat 2.3g    Cholesterol 90mg      Sodium 880mg    Carbohydrates 27g    Sugars 6g    Protein 14g

Pizza Wrapper

2012-03-07T14:09:00.002-06:00

Ingredents

1 Egg Roll Wrapper 4 Turkey Pepperoni

Mozzarella Cheese Stick 1tbsp pizza sauce

Directions

On Egg Roll Wrapper put layer of pizza sauce. Then put Pepperoni. Then the cheese stick. Roll up the wrapper like a egg roll. Wet edges to make stick together. Bake 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes. I know I labeled this as an appetizer or snack but I had 1 for lunch! Just wasnt sure about labeling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 143 Fat 4g Carbohydrates 13.9g Protein 12.9g

Turkey n Cheese Wrap

2012-03-07T14:06:00.003-06:00

Ingredents

1 Egg Roll Wrapper Slice of Turkey

Mozzarella Cheese Stick 1tbsp pizza sauce

Directions

On Egg Roll Wrapper put layer of pizza sauce. Then put turkey. (I folded up the turkey) then the cheese stick. Roll up the wrapper like a egg roll. Wet edges to make stick together. Bake 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 151 Fat 3g Carbohydrates 15.9g Protein 15.6g

Parmesan chicken wrap

2012-02-20T18:37:00.003-06:00

Parmesian Chicken Wrap

8 oz chicken breast cooked, shredded      1c marinara
6 egg roll wrappers                                   1c baby spinach
1/2c FF Mozzarella cheese                       1/4c Parmesian Cheese

Lay out 6 egg roll wrappers. Evenly place your spinach on each. Then the cheese. Mix your chicken with marinara sauce and spread on top of cheese.

Fold and roll each wrapper in to egg roll shape. Use a touch of water on edges to make stick together. Spray with pam and place on baking sheet. bake on 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Quesadilla

2012-02-20T18:06:00.002-06:00

7" low carb tortillia 1/8c ff mozzarella cheese

1/8c ff cheddar cheese 1 tbsp salsa

Put Tortillia in small skillet. on one half put cheeses and salsa. Fold in half and cook till crispy on both sides. 2 min or so on each side. EAT!!

183 calories 2g fat 15g carbs 14.5g protein