Anyway, I have been sticking to a low fat, low glycemic index foods and, no chemicals type diet...but today I went to the gym! I worked out for a solid hour, which considering it was my first time in quite a while, I thought was pretty good. I combined cardio with weights and core strengthening exercises for my lower back. I felt great afterwards and now I am thinking to myself (and sharing with you) why the hell have I not been doing this all along!
In conjunction with my new plan, I am reinstituting the use of my food diary. I have used it before and it really does work if you use it properly. The problem has always been CHEATING! Kinda like kicking your golf ball when nobody's looking, or embellishing your resume' (done that too). In my case, I haven't always been honest with my diary and then I feel guilty about it and stop writing in it for a while. Almost like I'm punishing my diary for something that I did...why am I personifying a diary?! I am only hurting myself! So, I will try harder to write everything down and stop letting my lack of willpower ruin my intentions. I CAN stop at 2 glasses of wine, I know I can! Also, I have to remember that a serving of wine is only 5 ounces and my wine glass is 12, so I may only fill it once, and not to the top.
I know there will be times when I don't adhere, like my 35 HS reunion last week (it was great to see you all), and my upcoming mini vacation with my friends. But writing it down will help me get back on track when it's over.
Today's healthy recipe': Whole wheat pasta primavera!
1/2 box Whole grain angel hair pasta
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (canned petite diced okay, check for low sodium)
1/2 cup each: sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, chopped onion,
1/4 cup each: chopped carrots, celery
1/2 bag fresh spinach (frozen thawed will work, squeeze out moisture)
2-3 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup of fresh basil (dried will work too, 1 tsp)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan/romano cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Boil pasta according to package directions to al dente stage
Saute all vegetables except spinach and basil in olive oil til soft
Turn off heat and fold in spinach and basil
Season to taste
Toss with pasta and sprinkle some cheese on top
Serves 4
per serving: 307 cal., 4.25g fat, 0 Chol, 49mg sod., 20g carbs, 3g protein, 9g fiber
if adding the cheese, add: 30 cal, 2 g fat, 5 mg chol, 120 mg sod., 1g carb, 2.5g protein
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