Friday, December 16, 2011
MY APOLOGY VIDEO!!!!!!!
hey FRIENDS ---- I know, I have been slacking - totally... so here is my apology video below - I WILL GET BACK ON THE BLOGGING BANDWAGON starting on Jan 2nd.... till then, I'll be drinking my face off, eating my face off and dreading the day I get back on the detox, but pumped about the day I'm a skinny BIOTCH!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7 simple ways to save 700 calories!
In my email this morning I found this awesome article from Eat This, Not That - and honestly, it's great!!!! Check out what I found:
"Major, life-altering changes, brought about not by dieting, but by making simple swaps. There are definitely times when I get pretty tired of spreading the word so vigorously. But when I hear stories like those, I know I must be doing something right. So I’ve collected here seven of the most mind-blowing swaps in America. Each of the simple trades will save you at least 700 calories. Do this once a day, and you’d lose 73 pounds in a year—minimum."
Eat This, Not That! Savings: 730 calories While these are both double-patty burgers with cheese, Sonic’s version weighs in nearly twice as heavy. That might sound like a bargain until you realize that it contains far more than twice as many calories. The Big Mac relies on thinner cuts of beef and uses far less sauce, making it a reasonable way to fill your double-burger craving.
EAT THIS
McDonald’s Big Mac 540 calories 29 g fat (10 g saturated) 1,040 mg sodium VS.
NOT THAT
Sonic SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger (w/mayo) 1,270 calories 87 g fat (34 g saturated) 1,500 mg sodium
P.F. Chang's lets the sodium-saturated sauces rain down upon most of its dishes. This is one of the worst. It contains more than two days’ worth of the salty stuff—not to mention eight times the fat of Panda Express' version.
EAT THIS
Panda Express Broccoli Beef (with a side of mixed veggies) 165 calories 4.5 g fat (1 g saturated) 970 mg sodium VS.
NOT THAT
P.F. Chang’s Beef with Broccoli 870 calories 36 g fat (12 g saturated) 4,719 mg sodium
California Pizza Kitchen's salad menu is, for the most part, a dangerous spot, but the Chinese Chicken option steers clear of trouble with a nutrient-rich blend of cabbage, lettuce, carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Topped with grilled chicken, this veggie-heavy meal is far superior to Applebee’s version. The “Neighborhood Bar & Grill” tosses its lettuce with crispy noodles—read: dipped in fattening oil—that not only add in a deadly level of trans fats, but also deliver an extra 20 grams of carbohydrates. Just watch your sodium intake the rest of the day. CPK has never met a salt shaker it didn't vigorously shake.
EAT THIS
California Pizza Kitchen Chinese Chicken Salad 617 calories 1 g saturated fat 2,532 mg sodium
NOT THAT
Applebee’s Oriental Grilled Chicken Salad 1,290 calories 79 g fat (12g saturated, 2.5 g trans) 2,290 mg sodium
It's tough to tell exactly where The Cheesecake Factory’s extra calories come from. The chain doesn't provide ingredient lists. But this selection probably suffers from the same problems as the rest of the menu: excessive use of cheap oils and butter. Olive Garden bakes its crusted tilapia and plates the fish with vegetables, shaving nearly two days’ worth of saturated fat off the Factory’s numbers.
EAT THIS
Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Tilapia 590 calories 10 g saturated fat 910 mg
NOT THAT
The Cheesecake Factory Herb Crusted Filet of Salmon 1,400 calories 48 g saturated fat 1,240 mg sodium
Few appetizers work as hard as guacamole. The avocados from which it's made are packed with hunger-blunting fiber and heart-healthy fats. Chili's Spinach & Artichoke dip, on the other hand, consists of mostly cream, cheese, and butter. Don't let the name fool you into thinking it's healthy.
EAT THIS
On the Border Guacamole with Chips 660 calories 23 g fat (5 g saturated) 680 mg sodium
NOT THAT
Chili’s Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip 1,610 calories 103 g fat (42 g saturated) 1,610 mg sodium
It’s not like Pizza Hut’s Personal Pan Pizzas are to be idolized, but compared to Uno’s deep-dish offerings, they're paragons of nutrition. The big difference is in the depth of the crust. Pizza Hut's is reasonable, whereas Uno's can double as a mattress.
EAT THIS
Pizza Hut Pepperoni Personal Pan Pizza 610 calories 26 g fat (10 g saturated) 1,410 mg sodium
NOT THAT
Uno Deep Dish Prima Pepperoni Pizza 1,830 calories 126 g fat (36 g saturated) 2,910 mg sodium
It’s not hard to see the difference in these two Mexican dishes. Chipotle combines grilled chicken, fresh salsa, and a little cheese inside a corn shell. Simple. Chili’s, on the other hand, fries its chicken, doubles up on cheese, tosses in some bacon, and drizzles thick ranch dressing on top. That doesn't do your body any favors.
EAT THIS
Chipotle Crunchy Chicken Tacos 490 calories 21 g fat (8.5 g saturated) 1,050 mg
NOT THAT
Chili’s Crispy Chicken Tacos (w/o the rice and beans side) 1,340 calories 71 g fat (20 g saturated) 3,120 mg sodium
"Major, life-altering changes, brought about not by dieting, but by making simple swaps. There are definitely times when I get pretty tired of spreading the word so vigorously. But when I hear stories like those, I know I must be doing something right. So I’ve collected here seven of the most mind-blowing swaps in America. Each of the simple trades will save you at least 700 calories. Do this once a day, and you’d lose 73 pounds in a year—minimum."
Eat This, Not That! Savings: 730 calories While these are both double-patty burgers with cheese, Sonic’s version weighs in nearly twice as heavy. That might sound like a bargain until you realize that it contains far more than twice as many calories. The Big Mac relies on thinner cuts of beef and uses far less sauce, making it a reasonable way to fill your double-burger craving.
EAT THIS
McDonald’s Big Mac 540 calories 29 g fat (10 g saturated) 1,040 mg sodium VS.
NOT THAT
Sonic SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger (w/mayo) 1,270 calories 87 g fat (34 g saturated) 1,500 mg sodium
P.F. Chang's lets the sodium-saturated sauces rain down upon most of its dishes. This is one of the worst. It contains more than two days’ worth of the salty stuff—not to mention eight times the fat of Panda Express' version.
EAT THIS
Panda Express Broccoli Beef (with a side of mixed veggies) 165 calories 4.5 g fat (1 g saturated) 970 mg sodium VS.
NOT THAT
P.F. Chang’s Beef with Broccoli 870 calories 36 g fat (12 g saturated) 4,719 mg sodium
California Pizza Kitchen's salad menu is, for the most part, a dangerous spot, but the Chinese Chicken option steers clear of trouble with a nutrient-rich blend of cabbage, lettuce, carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Topped with grilled chicken, this veggie-heavy meal is far superior to Applebee’s version. The “Neighborhood Bar & Grill” tosses its lettuce with crispy noodles—read: dipped in fattening oil—that not only add in a deadly level of trans fats, but also deliver an extra 20 grams of carbohydrates. Just watch your sodium intake the rest of the day. CPK has never met a salt shaker it didn't vigorously shake.
EAT THIS
California Pizza Kitchen Chinese Chicken Salad 617 calories 1 g saturated fat 2,532 mg sodium
NOT THAT
Applebee’s Oriental Grilled Chicken Salad 1,290 calories 79 g fat (12g saturated, 2.5 g trans) 2,290 mg sodium
It's tough to tell exactly where The Cheesecake Factory’s extra calories come from. The chain doesn't provide ingredient lists. But this selection probably suffers from the same problems as the rest of the menu: excessive use of cheap oils and butter. Olive Garden bakes its crusted tilapia and plates the fish with vegetables, shaving nearly two days’ worth of saturated fat off the Factory’s numbers.
EAT THIS
Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Tilapia 590 calories 10 g saturated fat 910 mg
NOT THAT
The Cheesecake Factory Herb Crusted Filet of Salmon 1,400 calories 48 g saturated fat 1,240 mg sodium
Few appetizers work as hard as guacamole. The avocados from which it's made are packed with hunger-blunting fiber and heart-healthy fats. Chili's Spinach & Artichoke dip, on the other hand, consists of mostly cream, cheese, and butter. Don't let the name fool you into thinking it's healthy.
EAT THIS
On the Border Guacamole with Chips 660 calories 23 g fat (5 g saturated) 680 mg sodium
NOT THAT
Chili’s Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip 1,610 calories 103 g fat (42 g saturated) 1,610 mg sodium
It’s not like Pizza Hut’s Personal Pan Pizzas are to be idolized, but compared to Uno’s deep-dish offerings, they're paragons of nutrition. The big difference is in the depth of the crust. Pizza Hut's is reasonable, whereas Uno's can double as a mattress.
EAT THIS
Pizza Hut Pepperoni Personal Pan Pizza 610 calories 26 g fat (10 g saturated) 1,410 mg sodium
NOT THAT
Uno Deep Dish Prima Pepperoni Pizza 1,830 calories 126 g fat (36 g saturated) 2,910 mg sodium
It’s not hard to see the difference in these two Mexican dishes. Chipotle combines grilled chicken, fresh salsa, and a little cheese inside a corn shell. Simple. Chili’s, on the other hand, fries its chicken, doubles up on cheese, tosses in some bacon, and drizzles thick ranch dressing on top. That doesn't do your body any favors.
EAT THIS
Chipotle Crunchy Chicken Tacos 490 calories 21 g fat (8.5 g saturated) 1,050 mg
NOT THAT
Chili’s Crispy Chicken Tacos (w/o the rice and beans side) 1,340 calories 71 g fat (20 g saturated) 3,120 mg sodium
FAT KID OUT!
THE DETOX IS OVER!!!!!
Wow - 4 weeks gone... just like that - I remember when I started this I was like, there is no WAY in hell that I am going to last 4 weeks without dairy, booze, caffeine, wheat, sugars ---- noooo way. The first few days were sooooooo hard - but once I really got into it - I realized, it wasn't so bad... so what if my daily diet consisted of salads with no dressing, bananas, smoothies, and either chicken or beef for dinner with veggies??? So what if I learned a million ways to cook a chicken and make it actually taste good --- so WHAT if I feel a million times better...
I'm telling you people, if you want to feel better, have your skin look better, drop a few of those unwanted pounds, this is the way to go --- all in all i probably dropped a good 15lbs, dropped 2 pant sizes, but my skin looks amazing, I have the MOST energy I've had in the longest time - and I just feel amazing... Honestly, thanks to Mia, I feel the best I've felt since high school.
I even feel like I look better - I feel more confident in my awesome facebook photos - I'm just happier... and again, my friends have been amazing and I wouldn't have been able to do this without them!
For the past 4 weeks my diet has consisted of really nothing but proteins and fruits and veggies, and I thought the minute I got off this I would be back to my old ways... but no way - to be brutally honest, I had my first coffee in 4 weeks and I almost shit myself. my stomach hurt soooo bad. HAHA. It's so funny that your body just adjusts so fast to what you haven't been eating that when you do have it again, you feel like shit.
I made the awesome cupcakes from my blog - (click here for recipe)
I'm telling you people, if you want to feel better, have your skin look better, drop a few of those unwanted pounds, this is the way to go --- all in all i probably dropped a good 15lbs, dropped 2 pant sizes, but my skin looks amazing, I have the MOST energy I've had in the longest time - and I just feel amazing... Honestly, thanks to Mia, I feel the best I've felt since high school.
I even feel like I look better - I feel more confident in my awesome facebook photos - I'm just happier... and again, my friends have been amazing and I wouldn't have been able to do this without them!
For the past 4 weeks my diet has consisted of really nothing but proteins and fruits and veggies, and I thought the minute I got off this I would be back to my old ways... but no way - to be brutally honest, I had my first coffee in 4 weeks and I almost shit myself. my stomach hurt soooo bad. HAHA. It's so funny that your body just adjusts so fast to what you haven't been eating that when you do have it again, you feel like shit.
I made the awesome cupcakes from my blog - (click here for recipe)
and they were great. I love that I can have a sweet non-super fattening treat when I want, but I don't feel the same as I did before - and I don't know if it's the wheat or the dairy in the frosting. Buttttttt, I tried with Gluten Free cake mix and I def. didn't feel as bad eating them - maybe I do have a gluten issue - who knows...
Now my new big goals are 1st, looking hot and sexy for snowboarding season, and 2nd, getting into bikini shape so I can look super awesome for next years Jamaica trip! (who's with me?!?!)
Looks like I still have a lot of work cut out for me ahead, BUTTTTTTTTTT with the right diet, and working out, I can make it!!!!
WOOOOOHOOOO!
FAT KID (on her way to being skinny) OUT!
Monday, October 24, 2011
I've got some awesome friends...
Ever since I have started this blog I have found that my friends are AMAZING.... When I told them, or they read the blog, the texts, emails, facebooks started pouring in - and I know this sounds super lame, but I was so touched by the fact that my friends cared about me that much that I did this, and they helped out ---- so for that, my amazing friends, I thank you - Now, time for some shout outs ----
First and foremost - Juan has been my rock - even when he comes home with McDonalds, he at least warns me that he's coming home with it, and I run and hide in our room haha... That right there, is love. HAHA.
Sara - she's the enforcer - she makes sure that I don't go off track with her uber inspirational words like -
And all the nights we go to get food and she orders the same thing I'm eating! (chicken and broccoli from TGIF's people, only $4 if you want a cheap meal).... And all the countless phone calls, I WANT A COOKIE and her response being SHUT UP! hahaha -- without her, I don't know what I would do.
Sam - yeah, sure she was a pusher while I was in NYC, but still, one of my biggest fans - always telling me to blog, giving me healthy recipes, letting me know that I can dooooooo it haha - I love her and her pushing me!
Nicki and Chris - when I walked into their door and they said, we know you are on a diet so we will help you, I mean come on, what's better than that (except I totally ate like crap that weekend because I was stressed, but STILL)
Amy - Her email to me, which will just have to be a whole other blog post, was amazing - the first thing she said was, "just wanted to let you know how happy and proud of you I am for starting this process" those words mean a lot! :)
Mia - THIS DETOX - if she hadn't had lunch with me on that Wednesday, I wouldn't have ever felt as amazing as I am right now - and for that, and the continuous support, has been amazing...
Betsy and Katie - coming out and working out with me and just being an amazing support system, has been the best thing ever. They came out, took TRX with me, and are constantly helping me improve myself --- I don't know what I would do without them! :)
Cousin Sarah - for all the inspirational words and FABULOUS comments about how I can do it --- I love you.
Lisa - for encouraging me to keep blogging and to stick with it - she lost a good amount of weight for her wedding, and not because she needed to, but because she wanted to, and she wanted to feel better - and that is what I want, I just want to feel better, I love who I am, but you push me to want to better myself...
I'm sure I'm missing people, but here is a compilation of comments from people that I just love! :)
Really though, from the bottom of my heart, friends and family - YOU ARE THE REASON I KEEP DOING THIS... Thank you for all your support ---- I LOVE YOU.
SKINNY KID OUT!
First and foremost - Juan has been my rock - even when he comes home with McDonalds, he at least warns me that he's coming home with it, and I run and hide in our room haha... That right there, is love. HAHA.
Sara - she's the enforcer - she makes sure that I don't go off track with her uber inspirational words like -
Sam - yeah, sure she was a pusher while I was in NYC, but still, one of my biggest fans - always telling me to blog, giving me healthy recipes, letting me know that I can dooooooo it haha - I love her and her pushing me!
Nicki and Chris - when I walked into their door and they said, we know you are on a diet so we will help you, I mean come on, what's better than that (except I totally ate like crap that weekend because I was stressed, but STILL)
Amy - Her email to me, which will just have to be a whole other blog post, was amazing - the first thing she said was, "just wanted to let you know how happy and proud of you I am for starting this process" those words mean a lot! :)
Mia - THIS DETOX - if she hadn't had lunch with me on that Wednesday, I wouldn't have ever felt as amazing as I am right now - and for that, and the continuous support, has been amazing...
Betsy and Katie - coming out and working out with me and just being an amazing support system, has been the best thing ever. They came out, took TRX with me, and are constantly helping me improve myself --- I don't know what I would do without them! :)
Cousin Sarah - for all the inspirational words and FABULOUS comments about how I can do it --- I love you.
Lisa - for encouraging me to keep blogging and to stick with it - she lost a good amount of weight for her wedding, and not because she needed to, but because she wanted to, and she wanted to feel better - and that is what I want, I just want to feel better, I love who I am, but you push me to want to better myself...
I'm sure I'm missing people, but here is a compilation of comments from people that I just love! :)
Really though, from the bottom of my heart, friends and family - YOU ARE THE REASON I KEEP DOING THIS... Thank you for all your support ---- I LOVE YOU.
SKINNY KID OUT!
Friday, October 21, 2011
I CHEATEDDDDD!!!!!!!
So last night, Jo and I went to our friend Tony's birthday happy hour... Little did I know, while we were walking around the corner, that the party was on 14th and P - otherwise known as THE STREET SWEET GREEN IS ON!
I need to take a quick break for Steph to let me know how I looked last night - simple, but I thought it was cute, I added brown high boots to complete the look - now take note, the layers, they made me feel skinny last night - haha -
Now, one of my biggest weaknesses is sweet green... because it's amazing - the good thing is that sweet green's "philosophy" is: a place where you can get fun, fashionable food that's both healthy for you and aligned with your values. Simply stated.... food that fits. We source LOCAL and ORGANICE ingredients from farmers we know..... SOOOOOOOOO I guess if I had to cheat, sweetgreen is the place to cheat.
After happy hour, I turned to Jo, and I said... "JO IT'S CHEATING TIME". Thankfully, she had a few glasses of wine, so she didn't hold back... we were off --- 3 doors down and we were there... standing in the amazing sweetgreen.... ahhhh, there's no turning back from here --- Ordered, chicken caesar wrap - which, has not only wheat in the wrap, but dairy in the cheese and dressing - double cheat. OH WELL. Screw it - I had to do it... I was cheating, but I was cheating healthily! :)
I need to take a quick break for Steph to let me know how I looked last night - simple, but I thought it was cute, I added brown high boots to complete the look - now take note, the layers, they made me feel skinny last night - haha -
Now, one of my biggest weaknesses is sweet green... because it's amazing - the good thing is that sweet green's "philosophy" is: a place where you can get fun, fashionable food that's both healthy for you and aligned with your values. Simply stated.... food that fits. We source LOCAL and ORGANICE ingredients from farmers we know..... SOOOOOOOOO I guess if I had to cheat, sweetgreen is the place to cheat.
After happy hour, I turned to Jo, and I said... "JO IT'S CHEATING TIME". Thankfully, she had a few glasses of wine, so she didn't hold back... we were off --- 3 doors down and we were there... standing in the amazing sweetgreen.... ahhhh, there's no turning back from here --- Ordered, chicken caesar wrap - which, has not only wheat in the wrap, but dairy in the cheese and dressing - double cheat. OH WELL. Screw it - I had to do it... I was cheating, but I was cheating healthily! :)
As we sat, and we both DEVOURED our wraps - I felt amazing - That was the first time I had dairy in over 15 days..... ahhhh if I could do it again I would -
I proceeded to text Mia,
I LOVED her response --- she was right, chill out Andrea, I didn't go to Five Guys and binge on fries and burgers, I simply got a nice healthy wrap..... I don't feel so bad after all.
Ok time to go work out to work off this cheat!
FAT KID OUT!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Skinny Kids Clothes...
So I have been preparing my mind for being skinny... and online shopping - the sad thing is, I don't even know where to buy cute clothes for skinny people ---- But here are a few things I am TOTALLY going to buy the MINUTE I get down to size 12.
I'm going to LOVE myself in this dress from BHLDN below, I will probably be the hottest chick at your wedding... don't blame me... BUY IT HERE
I'll most likely be the next PINK model for Victoria's Secret - or I will be rocking some of these awesome PINK hoodies I've always wanted to rock but they were a little snug.
You will probably see me rocking this super cute dress from LuLu next time we are in Vegas:
But to be honest, this will probably be one of my signature looks - I LOVE JCREW
Then, maybe ill head over to ATL to get some really cute casual clothes...
THEN YOU KNOW, I'm getting these boots from Nine West for all of the cute winter outfits....
Can someone help me go shopping when I drop the LB's so I am super cute?!?! I need to make sure that all my new outfits show off how hot I will be! hahahaha
Ok that's it for now,
FAT KID OUT!
I'm going to LOVE myself in this dress from BHLDN below, I will probably be the hottest chick at your wedding... don't blame me... BUY IT HERE
I'll most likely be the next PINK model for Victoria's Secret - or I will be rocking some of these awesome PINK hoodies I've always wanted to rock but they were a little snug.
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| http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/shirts/PRDOVR~56694/56694.jsp |
Then, maybe ill head over to ATL to get some really cute casual clothes...
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| http://www.loft.com/loft/catalog/outfit.jsp?outfitId=cat290036&loc=stylecloset&icid=stylecloset_colorblock_tonallook |
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| http://www.ninewest.com/Rachella/7900796,default,pd.html?variantSizeClass=&variantColor=BLACKLE&cgid=4216631&prefn1=catalog-id&prefv1=ninewest-catalog |
Can someone help me go shopping when I drop the LB's so I am super cute?!?! I need to make sure that all my new outfits show off how hot I will be! hahahaha
Ok that's it for now,
FAT KID OUT!
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip
So when I was googling photos for my awesome food collage of stuff I would love to be eating right now, I came across this awesome recipe for a "Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip".
Try it out - because I CAN'T FOR THE NEXT 2 weeks. hahahaha
*THANK YOU to Gina's Skinny Recipe's for this gem! :)
All the flavor of buffalo wings without messy hands! Perfect for your Superbowl Party. I lightened this using low fat and fat free ingredients. Adjust the heat to your liking and serve this with celery, chips or crackers.
Lighter Buffalo Chicken Dip
Servings: 9 • Serving Size: 1/2 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 3 pts Calories: 107.9 • Fat: 4.9 g • Carbs: 5.4 g • Fiber: 0 g • Protein: 10.3 g
4 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 cup Franks hot sauce (or whatever hot sauce you like)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tsp white wine vinegar
2 cups (2 breasts) cooked shredded chicken
Mix the first 5 ingredients together until smooth. Add the chicken and put this in the crock pot on low for 3-4 hours. Serve warm. Makes 5 1/2 cups.
Let me know how it tastes... you know I'm a sucker for the REAL deal, my Aunt Annie's Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe below, if you want to be a fat kid)
Buffalo Chicken Dip (fat kid style)
3 large cooked chicken breasts, shredded
2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
8 oz. pepper jack cheese, melted
1 cup chopped celery
16 oz. ranch dressing 6 to 8 oz. (depending on how hot you want the dip) Frank's hot sauce
Combine all ingredients and place in a 8x8 baking dish or 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Alright, YOU be the judge.... let me know how it is :)
FAT KID OUT
Try it out - because I CAN'T FOR THE NEXT 2 weeks. hahahaha
*THANK YOU to Gina's Skinny Recipe's for this gem! :)
All the flavor of buffalo wings without messy hands! Perfect for your Superbowl Party. I lightened this using low fat and fat free ingredients. Adjust the heat to your liking and serve this with celery, chips or crackers.
Lighter Buffalo Chicken Dip
Servings: 9 • Serving Size: 1/2 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 3 pts Calories: 107.9 • Fat: 4.9 g • Carbs: 5.4 g • Fiber: 0 g • Protein: 10.3 g
4 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 cup Franks hot sauce (or whatever hot sauce you like)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tsp white wine vinegar
2 cups (2 breasts) cooked shredded chicken
Mix the first 5 ingredients together until smooth. Add the chicken and put this in the crock pot on low for 3-4 hours. Serve warm. Makes 5 1/2 cups.
Let me know how it tastes... you know I'm a sucker for the REAL deal, my Aunt Annie's Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe below, if you want to be a fat kid)
Buffalo Chicken Dip (fat kid style)
3 large cooked chicken breasts, shredded
2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
8 oz. pepper jack cheese, melted
1 cup chopped celery
16 oz. ranch dressing 6 to 8 oz. (depending on how hot you want the dip) Frank's hot sauce
Combine all ingredients and place in a 8x8 baking dish or 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Alright, YOU be the judge.... let me know how it is :)
FAT KID OUT
WHAT I WANT TO EAT RIGHT NOW.
So I know that I just said that this detox was easy and I love it and all this shit ---- well UGH, I do, but I'm craving some serious unhealthy food. Last night, these were the thoughts going through my head (i made a picture for you guys)
From left to right, I was dying for some chocolate chip cookies, buffalo chicken pizza, apple pie, this amazing pumpkin pie that Juan's sister makes, cheese fries from outback, ugh a spicy chicken sandwich from chick-fil-a, donuts donuts donuts, just BREAD in general, mac and cheese, then back to some pepperoni pizza, then go kill some chicken nuggets with honey from McDeeeez, buffalo chicken dip, A MILLION pumpkin spiced lattes, brownie sundae, fries from chick-fil-a because there the best, then go up to philly and get a cheese steak WIT WIZ, then kill a few bacon egg and cheeses on bagels, grab some bon chon wings, maybe throw in a healthy chicken caesar wrap from Sweet Green, and top it all off with some chicken parm......
UGH - Kill me now, if I could kill at least ONE of those things right now I would be happy... but hey, NO PAIN NO GAIN. I want to be skinny and I can't be skinny by eating all this SHIT.
But, thinking of this food made me look up some healthified recipes for some of these things... So in the next upcoming blog posts, you will see a plethora or awesome recipes for some of your most sinful treats.
Ok, gotta go eat some GOD DAMN FRUIT.
FAT KID OUT!
From left to right, I was dying for some chocolate chip cookies, buffalo chicken pizza, apple pie, this amazing pumpkin pie that Juan's sister makes, cheese fries from outback, ugh a spicy chicken sandwich from chick-fil-a, donuts donuts donuts, just BREAD in general, mac and cheese, then back to some pepperoni pizza, then go kill some chicken nuggets with honey from McDeeeez, buffalo chicken dip, A MILLION pumpkin spiced lattes, brownie sundae, fries from chick-fil-a because there the best, then go up to philly and get a cheese steak WIT WIZ, then kill a few bacon egg and cheeses on bagels, grab some bon chon wings, maybe throw in a healthy chicken caesar wrap from Sweet Green, and top it all off with some chicken parm......
UGH - Kill me now, if I could kill at least ONE of those things right now I would be happy... but hey, NO PAIN NO GAIN. I want to be skinny and I can't be skinny by eating all this SHIT.
But, thinking of this food made me look up some healthified recipes for some of these things... So in the next upcoming blog posts, you will see a plethora or awesome recipes for some of your most sinful treats.
Ok, gotta go eat some GOD DAMN FRUIT.
FAT KID OUT!
2 weeks down, 2 to go.
So, it's been TWO WHOLE WEEKS since I've been on this detox.... let me tell you - I feel amazing... I really do - This weekend I went on a serious drinking binge with my cousins in NYC and then at the Giants game, and I don't know how I did it with only like 4 hours of sleep, but I made it, and I made it like a champ. I wasn't tired at all - and I KNOW if I wasn't on this diet, I would have felt like shit and probably wouldn't have even made it to the Giants game on Sunday....
I was so worried going into this weekend - I got to the city on Friday before Sam got out of work... I was like well shit, what am I going to do? I guess there isn't anything to do but drink... so, that's what I did. I went to the bar around the corner of their building (The Mason Jar) and started in on my Vodka and Waters (which will now be called, VODS AND WADS). Waiting for Sam, I only had 2, but as I sat there waiting for her, I thought, well shit.... what am I going to do all weekend about eating? I knew that Sam has basically told me that there was no way I was going to be able to stay on this detox while in NYC... with the bagels, the pizza, all the other delicious street treats... But thankfully, Sam was awesome and totally catered to my needs... For dinner on Friday night, along with the Vods and Wads that we were drinking, she made this amazing stir-fry dish with chicken, quinoa, and veggies... it was amazing, and it totally filled me up and was detox approved.. :) Thankfully Friday night was chill, and all we did was sit on the couch, drink vods and wads and watch Jersey Shore! :)
RECIPE FOR the dinner that Sam cooked on Friday night:
1 cup quinoa
2 chicken breasts diced
Garlic powder to taste
Pepper to taste
1 small red onion, chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 cups steamed broccoli florets (I buy the ones that you can just steam in a bag)
2 cups snow peas
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (the lower sodium kind)
Bake chicken seasoned with garlic powder and pepper in oven at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cook quinoa as directed on the box. Meanwhile, spray a large pot with cooking spray and add carrots and onions. After about 5 minutes, add snow peas, broccoli and teriyaki sauce. Cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes. Dice chicken into bite size pieces and add to the veggie mix. You can either mix in the quinoa at this point (that's how I did it for us) or take a scoop of quinoa and put it on a plate and then top with the veggie/chicken mixture. Add more garlic/pepper/teriyaki to taste.
Saturday was the tough day.... Jon woke up and the first thing he did when he woke up was went and grabbed a dozen bagels... Now, anyone that has been to NYC knows that their bagels are the best.... THE BEST. (don't event try to fight me on that, I will win). And do you know whats even better than NYC bagels? NYC bacon egg and cheese's on bagels hahaha.... Anyways, Jon rolls in with bagels and cream cheese, Sam looks at me and says, your having one. There's no way around it, you can't NOT have one... and I thought back to when Mia said it was ok to have a cheat day once a week.... so I said fine, ONE bagel but with peanut butter (for protein) instead of cream cheese. LET ME TELL YOU, that bagel was amazing, and that my friends, was the only, yes the ONLY time I cheated these whole 14 days.... But, at the time, I didn't think that was going to be a true statement. I thought to myself, there is no way I am going to go out tonight, not get drunk and not want a slice of NYC pizza... but whatever.
So during the day we went around and shopped, got a Jamba Juice, love love love and got back to the apartment to get ready to go to dinner and go out. Thankfully Jon and Sam had picked this awesome spot called Wine 30 for dinner... I had chicken and roasted potatoes for dinner, detox approved, and we indulged in some amazing wine... Now this was 7pm - we probably had our first drink around 6. The night was filled with beer pong, shots, wine, everything you could think of, we had it. I was wasted..... and guess what? I had to be up at 7:30am the next morning to get my ass to Jersey to meet up with Val and Rog and crew for the Giants game.... When my head finally hit the pillow at 3am, I thought, I am sooo sooo SO FUCKED.
7:30am on Sunday. Wake up, feel a little woozy, maybe a little drunk still, but I thought I would be much worse... Got in the car, ate one of my awesome already cooked chicken breasts that was sitting in Sams kitchen, and headed up to the game. 9:30am I cracked my first beer.... hahaha
Now, one would think, omg she must be exhausted... How did she do it - she probably only had about one beer... nope, shit I probably had about 10 - I totally surprised myself... I didn't even feel tired! In fact, I didn't even go to bed till like 11pm that night! If you ask me how I did it, I will say this detox. HAHAHA.... Even at the tailgate - I stuck to my guns and only had chicken and a hamburger without the buns and some pop chips --- even INSIDE the stadium when we went to get hot dogs - I just got peanuts... I was so proud of myself. But the more I thought about it, the more I knew that if I wasn't on this detox, that Sunday would have sucked and I would have been miserable.
I have honestly been living off of, chicken, veggies, fruits, smoothies, quinoa, and sweet potatoes and thats really it for the past 2 weeks.... I never thought I could do it - but I did! :)
I have been up and down, but honestly, I feel 1,000,000 times better, and I don't want to ever feel the way I did before...
OH AND THE GIANTS WON. Yeah, we are awesome.
Ok, that's it for my weekend wrap-up -
FAT KID OUT!
Saturday was the tough day.... Jon woke up and the first thing he did when he woke up was went and grabbed a dozen bagels... Now, anyone that has been to NYC knows that their bagels are the best.... THE BEST. (don't event try to fight me on that, I will win). And do you know whats even better than NYC bagels? NYC bacon egg and cheese's on bagels hahaha.... Anyways, Jon rolls in with bagels and cream cheese, Sam looks at me and says, your having one. There's no way around it, you can't NOT have one... and I thought back to when Mia said it was ok to have a cheat day once a week.... so I said fine, ONE bagel but with peanut butter (for protein) instead of cream cheese. LET ME TELL YOU, that bagel was amazing, and that my friends, was the only, yes the ONLY time I cheated these whole 14 days.... But, at the time, I didn't think that was going to be a true statement. I thought to myself, there is no way I am going to go out tonight, not get drunk and not want a slice of NYC pizza... but whatever.
So during the day we went around and shopped, got a Jamba Juice, love love love and got back to the apartment to get ready to go to dinner and go out. Thankfully Jon and Sam had picked this awesome spot called Wine 30 for dinner... I had chicken and roasted potatoes for dinner, detox approved, and we indulged in some amazing wine... Now this was 7pm - we probably had our first drink around 6. The night was filled with beer pong, shots, wine, everything you could think of, we had it. I was wasted..... and guess what? I had to be up at 7:30am the next morning to get my ass to Jersey to meet up with Val and Rog and crew for the Giants game.... When my head finally hit the pillow at 3am, I thought, I am sooo sooo SO FUCKED.
7:30am on Sunday. Wake up, feel a little woozy, maybe a little drunk still, but I thought I would be much worse... Got in the car, ate one of my awesome already cooked chicken breasts that was sitting in Sams kitchen, and headed up to the game. 9:30am I cracked my first beer.... hahaha
Now, one would think, omg she must be exhausted... How did she do it - she probably only had about one beer... nope, shit I probably had about 10 - I totally surprised myself... I didn't even feel tired! In fact, I didn't even go to bed till like 11pm that night! If you ask me how I did it, I will say this detox. HAHAHA.... Even at the tailgate - I stuck to my guns and only had chicken and a hamburger without the buns and some pop chips --- even INSIDE the stadium when we went to get hot dogs - I just got peanuts... I was so proud of myself. But the more I thought about it, the more I knew that if I wasn't on this detox, that Sunday would have sucked and I would have been miserable.
I have honestly been living off of, chicken, veggies, fruits, smoothies, quinoa, and sweet potatoes and thats really it for the past 2 weeks.... I never thought I could do it - but I did! :)
I have been up and down, but honestly, I feel 1,000,000 times better, and I don't want to ever feel the way I did before...
OH AND THE GIANTS WON. Yeah, we are awesome.
Ok, that's it for my weekend wrap-up -
FAT KID OUT!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Recipe Time!
Well, I know I can't eat them for the next 3 weeks - but I found this AH-MAHZING recipe for Asiago, Potato, and Bacon Gratin.... I love me some potatoes, and I love them even more when there not as bad for you!
Ok here we goooooo:
What you'll need:
What's NEXT:
Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Drain. Sprinkle potatoes evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside and keep warm. Heat a medium saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Sprinkle flour over shallots. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 9 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt, Asiago, chives, pepper, and bacon. Arrange half of potato slices in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour half of cheese sauce over potato slices. Top with remaining potato slices and cheese sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
There you have it - then EAT... probably with steak :)
Ok here we goooooo:
What you'll need:
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided 3/4 cup
- (3 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
What's NEXT:
Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Drain. Sprinkle potatoes evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside and keep warm. Heat a medium saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Sprinkle flour over shallots. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 9 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt, Asiago, chives, pepper, and bacon. Arrange half of potato slices in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour half of cheese sauce over potato slices. Top with remaining potato slices and cheese sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
There you have it - then EAT... probably with steak :)
Not to shabby for the amazing taste! Try it out!
I think they made this post for me....
I'm starting a new thing... EAT THIS NOT THAT - have you guys seen those books? They tell you what is good and what's not good to eat haha --- they have a ton, Eat this, not that - Cook This, Not that - The Restaurant Survival Guide... there awesome...
When I was on the website this morning I saw this one:
10 Ways to Eat Healthily at the Steak House
I swear they made this post for me... One because I am going to a steak house for dinner tonight with Steph (Mon Ami Gabi) and Second, because you can't spell Steak without Andrea. hahahaha.....
From the article I found this kind of awesome:
"A plate of steak house fries or hash browns will likely add 500 calories to your beef entree, and a large baked potato has nearly 300 calories before factoring in toppings. That means mashed is the way to go, since even a huge scoop rarely tops the 250-calorie mark."
Awesome - see, mashed potatoes aren't SOOOOO bad for you. haha
"Sirloin: This is probably the leanest cut you'll find on the menu, and aside from filet mignon, it's the only one you can eat without blasting past 500 calories. Just be sure to cap your serving at 9 ounces."
Perfect... I love a mean lean, sirloin or filet!
So next time your out at a steak house ---- pay for the sirlion or the filet because it helps out when trying to keep your hot figure - and then grab some smashed potatoes... better than baked! :)
To read this article more in depth - visit it here:
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slide/steak-burger?slideshow=108815#sharetagsfocus
Time to go make some steak,
FAT KID OUT!
When I was on the website this morning I saw this one:
10 Ways to Eat Healthily at the Steak House
I swear they made this post for me... One because I am going to a steak house for dinner tonight with Steph (Mon Ami Gabi) and Second, because you can't spell Steak without Andrea. hahahaha.....
From the article I found this kind of awesome:
"A plate of steak house fries or hash browns will likely add 500 calories to your beef entree, and a large baked potato has nearly 300 calories before factoring in toppings. That means mashed is the way to go, since even a huge scoop rarely tops the 250-calorie mark."
Awesome - see, mashed potatoes aren't SOOOOO bad for you. haha
"Sirloin: This is probably the leanest cut you'll find on the menu, and aside from filet mignon, it's the only one you can eat without blasting past 500 calories. Just be sure to cap your serving at 9 ounces."
Perfect... I love a mean lean, sirloin or filet!
So next time your out at a steak house ---- pay for the sirlion or the filet because it helps out when trying to keep your hot figure - and then grab some smashed potatoes... better than baked! :)
To read this article more in depth - visit it here:
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slide/steak-burger?slideshow=108815#sharetagsfocus
Time to go make some steak,
FAT KID OUT!
PS.
Oh, I meant to write this - Why should bigger people be punished for being big??? I feel like we should be able to look just as cute as you skinny people --- maybe ill start my own clothing line - hmmm maybe I'm on to something :)
Fat Kids Clothes.
When you are a size 18 it's really REALLY hard to find cute clothes to wear.... I honestly think I have so many clothes because I get something that I think is going to be cute, and then I wear it once, and I hate it. I just really hate what I look like - if I could look cute in hoodies and sweat pants, I would rock that all DAY every DAY. But I'm a girl, and I can't do that to myself...
Where do I shop then? And what do I look for? Well - take for example, clothes that are baggy --- right now, thank god, at Old Navy big flowy tops are in style.. This is the current outfit I'm rocking: (don't mind my messy room or my sports bra haha)
I love these tops from Old Navy - They are cute and flowy and don't hug my curves: http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72302&vid=1&pid=864259&scid=864259032
and this one -
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72302&vid=1&pid=885835&scid=885835002 but I'm rocking this in green -
THEN, you will never guess, but my jeans are actually Jeggings from Target HAHAHA - talk about fat kid pants.. but I love them --- they are super comfy and make me feel good about myself :)
http://www.target.com/p/Mossimo-Supply-Co-Juniors-Denim-Jegging-Dark-Wash/-/A-13433543
My friends always ask me why I wear like a million undershirts too - Listen, I know it looks corny, but dude, when you have fat, it jiggles, and the more undershirts, the less jiggle hahaha - i hope one day i will get to the point where I won't need to wear spanx or undershirts, but for now, if I have 5 undershirts on, don't judge, just know I'm trying to reduce the jiggle... HAHA.
Ok, so as for more fat kid clothes - I usually rock anywhere that will sell size 18, xxl, or stretchy things! That means, Old Navy, Target, Gap, Dress Barn, or even Lane Bryant... I feel like Lane caters to older larger people - but sometimes they have some cute stuff -
The biggest problem I have is trying to find high boots that fit over my awesome calf muscles... I mean I was blessed with muscles and I don't feel like I should be punished for that, but unfortunately, going into DSW and trying to find some larger width boots isn't working out --- I usually go again, for stretchy boots like Uggs, but then again, I'm not going to rock Uggs out to a club in NYC.. I want some hot sexy boots that I can fit over my skinny jeans --- SOMEONE HELP!!!!!
I just want to one day, not have to limit myself to shopping in only a few stores.. I want to be able to go ANYWHERE and pick out something --- I cannot wait till I'm at least a size 10 so I can do that... :)
Ok, now I have to go shopping,
FAT KID OUT!
Where do I shop then? And what do I look for? Well - take for example, clothes that are baggy --- right now, thank god, at Old Navy big flowy tops are in style.. This is the current outfit I'm rocking: (don't mind my messy room or my sports bra haha)
I love these tops from Old Navy - They are cute and flowy and don't hug my curves: http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72302&vid=1&pid=864259&scid=864259032
and this one -
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72302&vid=1&pid=885835&scid=885835002 but I'm rocking this in green -
THEN, you will never guess, but my jeans are actually Jeggings from Target HAHAHA - talk about fat kid pants.. but I love them --- they are super comfy and make me feel good about myself :)
http://www.target.com/p/Mossimo-Supply-Co-Juniors-Denim-Jegging-Dark-Wash/-/A-13433543
My friends always ask me why I wear like a million undershirts too - Listen, I know it looks corny, but dude, when you have fat, it jiggles, and the more undershirts, the less jiggle hahaha - i hope one day i will get to the point where I won't need to wear spanx or undershirts, but for now, if I have 5 undershirts on, don't judge, just know I'm trying to reduce the jiggle... HAHA.
Ok, so as for more fat kid clothes - I usually rock anywhere that will sell size 18, xxl, or stretchy things! That means, Old Navy, Target, Gap, Dress Barn, or even Lane Bryant... I feel like Lane caters to older larger people - but sometimes they have some cute stuff -
The biggest problem I have is trying to find high boots that fit over my awesome calf muscles... I mean I was blessed with muscles and I don't feel like I should be punished for that, but unfortunately, going into DSW and trying to find some larger width boots isn't working out --- I usually go again, for stretchy boots like Uggs, but then again, I'm not going to rock Uggs out to a club in NYC.. I want some hot sexy boots that I can fit over my skinny jeans --- SOMEONE HELP!!!!!
I just want to one day, not have to limit myself to shopping in only a few stores.. I want to be able to go ANYWHERE and pick out something --- I cannot wait till I'm at least a size 10 so I can do that... :)
Ok, now I have to go shopping,
FAT KID OUT!
Get me into bed.....
Haha - here is my round-up of the first 5 days on this detox ----
Wanna know the quickest way to get me into bed at 9pm???... Guys take note.... THIS DETOX... Fuck my life... On day ONE I'm pretty sure I was texting, crying, holding my head all around 9pm from my BED!.... First... Let's discuss what this detox is taking OUT of my diet...
Here is the email from Mia (my super awesome diet/running/workout friend who is doing this detox with me...)
So basically, I am cutting EVERYTHING out of my diet except meats, veggies and fruits... which I'm totally cool with - if I could eat steak for breakfast lunch and dinner everyday, I would be the happiest girl alive... but right now, I'm not.
Day One:
What I ate -
1 Scrambled Egg
2 Pieces of turkey bacon
Big salad with cucumbers, green peppers, carrots, and some italian dressing and grilled chicken
Almonds for a snack
Banana for another snack
WATER WATER WATER
And a Small Filet with 1/4th of a Sweet potato and broccoli for dinner...
How did I feel after day one, after not having my 4 cups of coffee or having a PSL from Starbucks? HORRIBLE. I died... Like I said, in bed by 9pm crying my eyes out like a big freaking baby... But guess what, the next day, I woke up, (still with a horrible headache) but felt like a million bucks. I had more energy, and I just felt better about myself... That only lasted about 5 hours till the next headache decided to kick-in hahaha but for those 5 hours I felt like a million bucks...
I know you are asking, what about working out? Well, I don't know about you, but when my head is pounding out of my skull, the last thing I want to do is work out.... so right now, I am working on getting the food part of this detox down, then I'll go run a marathon.... so be patient. This is hard enough as it is people!
Day Two: I basically ate the same thing --- see when you are a picky eater, it's really hard to do something like this - I shopped in Wegmans for about 3 hours reading labels, trying to figure out what I can and cannot eat, what I actually like, and then ultimately only buying like 6 meals... so it was back to Wegmans to try and figure out a few more foods to grab... OH! I had a smoothie on day two... hahaha - wow, talk about trying something new!
Day Three:
This was the hardest... I woke up, and it was an AMAZING crisp fall morning - and every little bit of me wanted to get out of bed and run to starbucks and pick up a nice hot chai tea latte... There's just something about that white cup in your hand on a nice fall morning that makes you feel so much better about your day... but for me, my hopes and dreams were killed... this detox is still going on and it's only day 3. FML.
Day Four:
When I said that 3 was the hardest, I was wrong... 4 was... Only because my dick neighbor decided, LET'S HAVE A PARTY.... oh but wait... a party??? Yes... you know I'm always in for a good party... but I'M ON THIS FUCKING DETOX! What do I do??? Well, you work with it... hahahahaha - Vodka and V8 Fruit Juice Fusion! :) Hey, I'm getting my daily serving of fruits and veggies while drinking ---- why not... hahaha... I am actually super proud of myself... while people were scarfing down hotdogs, drinking beers, eating chips - I had my vodka, and my chicken breast, and I was good to go - Sara asked me today if I had cheated yet, and thankfully I can say no, besides this little binge I had on Saturday.... Which made Sunday HORRIBLE.
Day Five:
I think I'm glad I was hungover, it made for a good day to not really eat much. hahaha... We went out to breakfast, and I had an egg, with turkey sausage and fruit, and I could barely keep that down... So eating for the rest of the day wasn't really an issue....
Day Six:
Today... today... today.... Well I woke up and had a smoothie, but it's really hard to focus on the computer today - my eyes are all buggy and my head hurts... I think my body is finally telling me that it's time to eat some carbs.. but I WON'T - I'm sticking to my guns... I'm not doing it --- NOPE. NOT DOING IT. We will see how today goes, but it should be ok ---
As for my progress - I hate the scale, so I'm going to say I have probably lost about 6 pounds (give or take) hahahahaha thats just me taking a guess on how I feel - so I could be totally wrong... but I will say, I have more energy and I just feel better about myself... I love food, but I love feeling this way so much better.....
Ok, I need to write some more posts -
FAT KID OUT FOR NOW.
Wanna know the quickest way to get me into bed at 9pm???... Guys take note.... THIS DETOX... Fuck my life... On day ONE I'm pretty sure I was texting, crying, holding my head all around 9pm from my BED!.... First... Let's discuss what this detox is taking OUT of my diet...
Here is the email from Mia (my super awesome diet/running/workout friend who is doing this detox with me...)
So basically, I am cutting EVERYTHING out of my diet except meats, veggies and fruits... which I'm totally cool with - if I could eat steak for breakfast lunch and dinner everyday, I would be the happiest girl alive... but right now, I'm not.
Day One:
What I ate -
1 Scrambled Egg
2 Pieces of turkey bacon
Big salad with cucumbers, green peppers, carrots, and some italian dressing and grilled chicken
Almonds for a snack
Banana for another snack
WATER WATER WATER
And a Small Filet with 1/4th of a Sweet potato and broccoli for dinner...
How did I feel after day one, after not having my 4 cups of coffee or having a PSL from Starbucks? HORRIBLE. I died... Like I said, in bed by 9pm crying my eyes out like a big freaking baby... But guess what, the next day, I woke up, (still with a horrible headache) but felt like a million bucks. I had more energy, and I just felt better about myself... That only lasted about 5 hours till the next headache decided to kick-in hahaha but for those 5 hours I felt like a million bucks...
I know you are asking, what about working out? Well, I don't know about you, but when my head is pounding out of my skull, the last thing I want to do is work out.... so right now, I am working on getting the food part of this detox down, then I'll go run a marathon.... so be patient. This is hard enough as it is people!
Day Two: I basically ate the same thing --- see when you are a picky eater, it's really hard to do something like this - I shopped in Wegmans for about 3 hours reading labels, trying to figure out what I can and cannot eat, what I actually like, and then ultimately only buying like 6 meals... so it was back to Wegmans to try and figure out a few more foods to grab... OH! I had a smoothie on day two... hahaha - wow, talk about trying something new!
Day Three:
This was the hardest... I woke up, and it was an AMAZING crisp fall morning - and every little bit of me wanted to get out of bed and run to starbucks and pick up a nice hot chai tea latte... There's just something about that white cup in your hand on a nice fall morning that makes you feel so much better about your day... but for me, my hopes and dreams were killed... this detox is still going on and it's only day 3. FML.
Day Four:
When I said that 3 was the hardest, I was wrong... 4 was... Only because my dick neighbor decided, LET'S HAVE A PARTY.... oh but wait... a party??? Yes... you know I'm always in for a good party... but I'M ON THIS FUCKING DETOX! What do I do??? Well, you work with it... hahahahaha - Vodka and V8 Fruit Juice Fusion! :) Hey, I'm getting my daily serving of fruits and veggies while drinking ---- why not... hahaha... I am actually super proud of myself... while people were scarfing down hotdogs, drinking beers, eating chips - I had my vodka, and my chicken breast, and I was good to go - Sara asked me today if I had cheated yet, and thankfully I can say no, besides this little binge I had on Saturday.... Which made Sunday HORRIBLE.
Day Five:
I think I'm glad I was hungover, it made for a good day to not really eat much. hahaha... We went out to breakfast, and I had an egg, with turkey sausage and fruit, and I could barely keep that down... So eating for the rest of the day wasn't really an issue....
Day Six:
Today... today... today.... Well I woke up and had a smoothie, but it's really hard to focus on the computer today - my eyes are all buggy and my head hurts... I think my body is finally telling me that it's time to eat some carbs.. but I WON'T - I'm sticking to my guns... I'm not doing it --- NOPE. NOT DOING IT. We will see how today goes, but it should be ok ---
As for my progress - I hate the scale, so I'm going to say I have probably lost about 6 pounds (give or take) hahahahaha thats just me taking a guess on how I feel - so I could be totally wrong... but I will say, I have more energy and I just feel better about myself... I love food, but I love feeling this way so much better.....
Ok, I need to write some more posts -
FAT KID OUT FOR NOW.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
This fall, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?
I saw this on FB this morning - thought I would share... as I'm answering mermaid and starting my detox today... UGH KILL ME.
LINK TO THE FACEBOOK POST
A while back, at the entrance of a gym, there was a picture of a very thin and beautiful woman. The caption was "This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?"
The story goes, a woman (of clothing size unknown) answered the following way:
"Dear people, whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, seals, curious humans), they are sexually active and raise their children with great tenderness.
They entertain like crazy with dolphins and eat lots of prawns. They swim all day and travel to fantastic places like Patagonia, the Barents Sea or the coral reefs of Polynesia.
They sing incredibly well and sometimes even are on cds. They are impressive and dearly loved animals, which everyone defend and admires.
Mermaids do not exist.
But if they existed, they would line up to see a psychologist because of a problem of split personality: woman or fish?
They would have no sex life and could not bear children.
Yes, they would be lovely, but lonely and sad.
And, who wants a girl that smells like fish by his side?
Without a doubt, I'd rather be a whale.
At a time when the media tells us that only thin is beautiful, I prefer to eat ice cream with my kids, to have dinner with my husband, to eat and drink and have fun with my friends.
We women, we gain weight because we accumulate so much wisdom and knowledge that there isn't enough space in our heads, and it spreads all over our bodies.
We are not fat, we are greatly cultivated.
Every time I see my curves in the mirror, I tell myself: "How amazing am I ?! "
LINK TO THE FACEBOOK POST
A while back, at the entrance of a gym, there was a picture of a very thin and beautiful woman. The caption was "This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?"
The story goes, a woman (of clothing size unknown) answered the following way:
"Dear people, whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, seals, curious humans), they are sexually active and raise their children with great tenderness.
They entertain like crazy with dolphins and eat lots of prawns. They swim all day and travel to fantastic places like Patagonia, the Barents Sea or the coral reefs of Polynesia.
They sing incredibly well and sometimes even are on cds. They are impressive and dearly loved animals, which everyone defend and admires.
Mermaids do not exist.
But if they existed, they would line up to see a psychologist because of a problem of split personality: woman or fish?
They would have no sex life and could not bear children.
Yes, they would be lovely, but lonely and sad.
And, who wants a girl that smells like fish by his side?
Without a doubt, I'd rather be a whale.
At a time when the media tells us that only thin is beautiful, I prefer to eat ice cream with my kids, to have dinner with my husband, to eat and drink and have fun with my friends.
We women, we gain weight because we accumulate so much wisdom and knowledge that there isn't enough space in our heads, and it spreads all over our bodies.
We are not fat, we are greatly cultivated.
Every time I see my curves in the mirror, I tell myself: "How amazing am I ?! "
(The girl on the picture is French model Tara Lynn)
— with Teresa Myers.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Another edition of, Double-Fisted Diet Wreckers!!!
Thanks WebMD for another amazing email telling me this morning that the fast food breakfast meals that I know and LOVE are the worst things for you.... I travel A LOT and most of the trips I take start off with a stop at McDonalds, or Dunkin or Starbucks depending on my mood... NOW I know where I should and shouldn't eat, and what I should be getting instead of my usual favorites...
The article starts out with this statement...
Breakfast on the Go?
While high-fat, high-calorie breakfasts abound at the nation's fast-food restaurants, most chains offer at least one or two healthier items -- if you must fill up at a drive-through. Cruise our photo gallery of the worst offenders and better choices to fuel your day. WebMD doesn’t endorse these "better bets" for everyone, since some still may be too high in sodium or calories for your diet.
Starbucks: Worst Choice (thank god I don't like this shit. hahaha)
The Cranberry Orange Scone is one of several high-fat, sugary treats at Starbucks that probably won't keep you full until lunch, despite a hefty calorie count. Indulgences like this icing-topped scone vary in flavorings by restaurant, but any scone is a buttery affair. This one contains 490 calories, 18 g fat, 2 g fiber, and 8 g protein. Note that the saturated fat -- 9 grams -- is 45% of the daily limit.
Starbucks: Better Choice (isn't my first choice, I love the Reduced Fat Turkey Bacon sandwich, which is just as healthy as this wrap below)
The Egg White, Spinach, and Feta Wrap caters nicely to health-conscious commuters in a hurry. It's easy to eat out of hand and contains just 280 calories, 10 g fat, and 3.5 g of saturated fat. Ample protein (18 g) and fiber (6 g) help keep you full. Oatmeal with a Nut Medley Topping is another good choice at 240 calories. Or try the Greek Yogurt Honey Parfait with 290 calories.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Worst Choices (I'm sure the Bacon Egg and Cheese is just as bad :(, is it better if it's on a bagel?!?!)
Stay away from the high fat Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant (690 calories, 48 g fat, 19 g saturated fat, 1,340 mg sodium), as well as the Sausage Egg and Cheese Bagel (690 calories, 35 g fat, 13 g saturated fat, and 1,650 mg sodium).
Dunkin' Donuts: Better Bets (skip the meat??? BOOOOO)
The Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin sandwich comes in at 320 calories, 15 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 14 g protein, 1 g fiber, and 820 mg of sodium. The protein will help will keep you going strong through the morning. Choose a wheat bagel to bump up the fiber to 5 grams.
McDonald's: Worst Choice (boo, I love myself a BIG BREAKFAST... I can do without the hot cakes, but still, this is seriously fattening)
Take a pass on McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hot Cakes. It'll weigh you down with 1,090 calories, 56 g fat, and 19 g saturated fat -- close to the daily limit for this unhealthy fat. Even the biscuit is loaded with saturated fat, topping even the sausage patty or eggs. The sodium hits 2,150 mg, nearly the daily limit.
McDonald's: Better Bet (I can deal.)
The Egg McMuffin is a better choice under the golden arches at 300 calories, 12 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, and 2 g fiber. Lean Canadian bacon offers protein and a meaty taste with very little fat. In any restaurant, ask for the nutrition information. Items with some fiber and protein will keep you satisfied for hours. Sodium watchers take note: the Egg McMuffin has 820 mg.
And last but not least, my serious guilty pleasure that makes me basically go into cardiac arrest every time I eat it, and not to mention I feel like a large blob of sludge and I don't really move much the day I eat the thing.....
Burger King: Worst Choice (my favorite, but ditch the sausage, add MORE BACON!)
Skip the Double Croissan’wich with Double Sausage, which comes in at 700 calories, 49 g fat, 18 g saturated fat, and 1,510 mg sodium. Burger King stacks two sausage patties, double cheese, and fried eggs on a giant buttery croissant bun. This high-calorie, high-fat sandwich contains almost a day’s worth of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
Burger King: Better Bet (again, no meat?? suck it.)
The Egg and Cheese Croissan’wich offers fast-food taste at a nutritional cost that many people can afford: 320 calories, 16 g fat, and 7 g of saturated fat. The sodium content may be a tough fit for restricted diets at 690 mg. Eleven grams of protein will help keep you feeling full until lunch.
Basically, IN CONCLUSION, if you want something for breakfast, you are better off eating this....
One egg and one piece of wheat bread. KILL ME.
Happy Breakfast Hunting!
FAT KID OUT (maybe to burger king for a Double Croissan'wich ;))
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