Another reason to stay on plan…

Posted by primaballerina on March 29th, 2009 |Filed Under 30-Day Shred, General, Recipes, Turbo Jam, Weight Watchers |

Big news! I just found out that I’m going to be a bridesmaid in my cousin’s wedding.  I know all the other bridesmaids, and they’re all skinny-minnies…I will NOT be the fat bridesmaid!  This is just another reason to stay focused on my goal and stick with the program. The wedding is in February 2010, so that leaves me approximately 11 months.  If I continue to lose at the rate I’ve lost at so far (approx 4-5 lbs per month) I could be down 50 lbs!  That is a delicious thought, and definitely one I’m excited to work towards.

Well, I’ve been doing okay this week with eating. We had a party on Friday night and I had some junk, but I had the points and I really wanted that brie, so I don’t feel guilty.  Other than that, I’ve been cooking at home and sticking to the filling foods as much as possible since that seemed to work last week.  Tonight I made the cocounut chicken curry from the WW cookbook and some Quinoa.  Not going to lie- it wasn’t my favourite.  I guess I’m just picky because I LOVE thai food and this tasted like watered-down diet food.  Disappointing.  In the future I may add some more curry paste and just add in the extra points.  It definitely has potential, but it needed a kick of something….

I also made some soup.  I really like making soup on the weekend so that I have something really easy and healthy to grab for lunch.  Lentil soup is one of the easier/less labour-intensive soups that I’ve created.  Here’s the recipe:

In a large pot, sautee 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped ginger (to taste- I use about 4 Tbsp), 1 diced onion, and a tsp of olive oil.

Add spices- I use coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder.  I like spice, so i use about a Tbsp of each.

Add a can of diced tomatoes.  Add 2 more cans of water.

Throw in some extra veggies- i usually use carrots, but today I used celery and it works, too.

Add 1-1/2 - 2 cups red lentils.  Cover and simmer for approx 20 mins, or until lentils are done.

I’m not sure of how many servings it makes (a LOT!!) but it’s approximately 4 points per 1-1/2 cup serving. You can top it with a tablespoon of plain non-fat yogurt and fresh cilantro if you like.

In workout news, I have done my 30DS for the past 2 days after taking 2 days off.  I had pulled something in the back of my foot (I think it was the ‘mountain climbers’!) and also strained my thumbs on both hands (I’m guessing it was those plank leg-lifts).  I decided to take a time out until I healed.  Anyway, I’m back at it.

I received my Turbo Jam this week, so I decided to try out the “Learn and Burn” after my 30DS.  To be honest, I didn’t find it difficult compared to the other workouts I’ve done, but I did enjoy it.  I didn’t find Chalene to be as irritating as I thought she’d be, and I was able to pick up the moves very quickly. It’s definitely very dance-inspired.  It wasn’t until I woke up this morning that I really felt it!  My entire back was SO tense (in a good way), so I’m certainly convinced and looking forward to doing the full “Cardio Party” tomorrow.

I’m about to enter the most stressful time of the year for law students, so it’s more important than ever that I stick with this.  I can’t believe that I’ve been on WW for almost a full semester.  It really does just feel like a way of life now….


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  1. tracy7151980 on March 29, 2009 8:30 am

    YUM-O… Your soup sounds lovely… I love cooking and I love soup… I usually just create my own combos and don’t use reciepes too much. I also LOVE spices and use them liberally…. he he he We are having grilled spicey talapia and roasted potatoes and asparagus for dinner tonight! I can’t wait. You are really rocking your work outs… :) You will definately be smokin’ hot for your cousins wedding. :)

  2. primaballerina on March 29, 2009 4:36 pm

    Aw, thanks Tracy! It really helps to have something concrete to work towards :) Thanks for the vote of confidence!
    I also looooooovvvveee cooking- WW is just an opportunity to get creative! Your dinner sounds AMAZING- I wish I was having dinner at your house tonight! haha

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