http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:18:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In the last couple of years, I started to love pancakes. Rich, buttery, slightly crispy at the edges, pancakes. My absolute favorite Sunday brunch is at the Ritz-Carlton for a stack of buttermilk pancakes served with caramelized apples, maple syrup and powdered sugar and a side of applewood bacon. I splurged ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2010/06/13/finally-a-solution-for-my-weekly-pancake-fix/ Low Carb Quiche Lorraine Recipe Serves 6 1/2 pound of bacon, crisply fried and crumbled 1 cup shreaded natural Swiss cheese 1/3 cup minced red onion 4 eggs 2 cups of whipping cream 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp Splenda 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle bacon, cheese and onion in the bottom of a 9" pie pan. ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2010/06/11/low-carb-quiche-recipe/ I've started seeing an Acupuncturist. She's prescribed Rehmannia root. I boil the root in 3 cups water, strain and drink the tea throughout the day. Today was my first day taking it. The tea isn't bad, it's dark colored with a woodsy, slightly sweet, almost mushroomy flavor. Seems like it ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2010/06/06/rehmannia/ I'm getting back on track in June. My plan is to get back to what worked so well for me in the past -- like fasted cardio and morning protein shakes. Am Fasted Cardio, 20-30 minutes Green tea Protein shakes with greens + ground flax Cottage cheese, yogurt Lean protein salads Vegetables & lower-gi fruit (cherries, apples, ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2010/06/06/a-new-day/ Found an interesting Q&A with Dan Duchaine -- gives credence to the idea that not only is what you eat throughout the day important but so is when you eat it. Source: http://www.trulyhuge.com/dan_duchaine.htm GURU: I want to carb up for about the usual three days for an upcoming contest. Shuld I eat at night? ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2009/05/23/tips-from-a-pro/ Stats Update:  Weight 162.8 Waist 32.0 I've lost an inch and a half off my waist which is great. I'm getting all kinds of compliments so I guess that something is working. I've been on a steady downswing with my weight for a couple of weeks and have almost gotten fully back on track ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2009/03/27/challenge-update/ Today was a good start to my challenge -- even though I started the challenge over a week ago, I am really just starting to focus on better eating today. The unexpected death of a work friend threw me into a tailspin and I found comfort in my old standbies -- ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2009/03/08/s4s-a-day-of-clean-eating/ I'm still a work in progress and so is my plan for getting ready for summer. I think I've come up with a winning combo -- at least for the next few weeks. Here it is: S4S Eating, Fitness and Supplements Plan Workout with weights 3 times per week and do cardio ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2009/03/08/s4s-coming-up-with-a-plan/ Just came in from a couple days out of town. I took my Saturday pic late this evening. While out of town, I stayed at a hotel that had a great gym -- filled with a brand new Precor equipment. There were "cardio-theater" machines with personal viewing tvs attached and ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2009/03/08/s4s-moving-along/ I had a good start today even though I slept in a little later than expected. I did 25.5 minutes on the treadmill at a moderate pace. Had my morning protein shake and a few supplements. Took Day 3 pictures. I am completely hating the whole picture thing but I ... http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/fat2fit/2009/03/04/s4s-day3-a-good-start/