I had Chicken Cacciatore in the freezer and pulled it out last night. The intent was to bake it in the morning for breakfast, along with some sweet potatoe fries. I had made this for the crockpot, but we found that we didn't like the results of chicken when it's cooked in the crockpot. I got up at 5am and stuck the chicken in the oven, but because it was still partially frozen it wasn't ready at 6am when the kids were ready to eat... so cereal and toaster struedals for one and oatmeal and orange juice for me. Bailey was sick with a fever and horrible cough so she stayed home. I piled mandarines, apples, banana's and apple sauce on a stool in front of the catch and gave her some Advil. I had to head off to work for a few hours and then I jetted back home to finish working at home so I could watch her.
I ended up warming up the chicken and baking some fries, which they didn't like and went off to make their own dinner. Sigh.... it's really hard sometimes to please them both.
Tomorrow morning is turkey meatball sandwiches and I know they both love these.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday January 21
Ok, I got on the scale this morning and I lost 1 pound in the first week of eating in reverse. I was hoping for a miracle :) not... I wll take the 1 pound loss and be happy. I didn't expect anything more than 1-2lbs. Hopefully, this will keep up through the weeks though.
I had a lot of running around today and it was hard to stay on track, but managed fairly well.
Back to work tomorrow and hopefully back on track.... which reminds me I have to go set up the crockpot so we have food in the morning.
I had a lot of running around today and it was hard to stay on track, but managed fairly well.
Back to work tomorrow and hopefully back on track.... which reminds me I have to go set up the crockpot so we have food in the morning.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
End of the weekend
The weekend went well, but definetely a little harder to stay on track.
I also realized I'm getting the number of days I've been doing this mixed up. Need to get back on track. I had been "scheduling" my posts to see if I could post more often that way, but have learned that it's very confusing and have decided to just post when I can and post all information then. I'm sorry if it caused any confusion.
The weekend was filled with skiing and girls day in the big city. One of my daughters finally got brave enough to get her ears pierced and she is so happy about it. We did manage to stay on track with eating more in the morning and noon meals and tapering off into the evening.
Tomorrow is grocery shopping day and I need to stock up on fruit for the girls evening snacking.
Tomorrow is the day I plan on weighing myself in the morning and I will post if there is any weight loss... I feel like the tummy area is a bit slimmer, but maybe it's wishful thinking.
I also realized I'm getting the number of days I've been doing this mixed up. Need to get back on track. I had been "scheduling" my posts to see if I could post more often that way, but have learned that it's very confusing and have decided to just post when I can and post all information then. I'm sorry if it caused any confusion.
The weekend was filled with skiing and girls day in the big city. One of my daughters finally got brave enough to get her ears pierced and she is so happy about it. We did manage to stay on track with eating more in the morning and noon meals and tapering off into the evening.
Tomorrow is grocery shopping day and I need to stock up on fruit for the girls evening snacking.
Tomorrow is the day I plan on weighing myself in the morning and I will post if there is any weight loss... I feel like the tummy area is a bit slimmer, but maybe it's wishful thinking.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Day 4 and it's Friday
I love weekends, rest, relax and have fun.
I baked a french toast casserole and none of us really like it because it was mushy and slimy... I didn't realize what it was going to do.
Next time I will not layer the bread and just cook less, single layer so it can get nice and baked all over. I poured brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a pot, melted it and poured it over the french toast before baking... the topping was great. Oh well, we live and learn. I did manage to eat all the yummy parts and the sausage I cooked... downed a large glass of OJ. The girls ended up eating pancakes.
All in all I do see some changes. I have more energy during the day and I stay pretty full throughout the whold day and don't require much for dinner.
Gonna head up the mountain this weekend for some skiing.
I baked a french toast casserole and none of us really like it because it was mushy and slimy... I didn't realize what it was going to do.
Next time I will not layer the bread and just cook less, single layer so it can get nice and baked all over. I poured brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a pot, melted it and poured it over the french toast before baking... the topping was great. Oh well, we live and learn. I did manage to eat all the yummy parts and the sausage I cooked... downed a large glass of OJ. The girls ended up eating pancakes.
All in all I do see some changes. I have more energy during the day and I stay pretty full throughout the whold day and don't require much for dinner.
Gonna head up the mountain this weekend for some skiing.
Friday, January 18, 2013
End of a long day (day 3)
I'm home... and tired... and am so glad I don't have to cook a rushed meal.
I got to chat with kids for a bit, get laundry going and oversee the dishes getting done.
We decided on fruit smoothie for the evening meal. We all love fruit and green smoothies and I usually make them dairy free. Some greens I use are lettuce, spinach, kale, cucumbers, zucchinni...
Everyone drank down a large glass and we are set for the night. Knowing the kids they will be asking for an orange or something before bed.
Smoothie Recipe: (for 3 glasses)
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup water
2 bananas
2 tsp honey
1/2 cup spring lettuce mix
2 small oranges, peeled.
Combine all and blend in a blender.
I will sometimes throw Chia seeds in my fruit smooties too.
I got to chat with kids for a bit, get laundry going and oversee the dishes getting done.
We decided on fruit smoothie for the evening meal. We all love fruit and green smoothies and I usually make them dairy free. Some greens I use are lettuce, spinach, kale, cucumbers, zucchinni...
Everyone drank down a large glass and we are set for the night. Knowing the kids they will be asking for an orange or something before bed.
Smoothie Recipe: (for 3 glasses)
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup water
2 bananas
2 tsp honey
1/2 cup spring lettuce mix
2 small oranges, peeled.
Combine all and blend in a blender.
I will sometimes throw Chia seeds in my fruit smooties too.
French Dip Sandwiches
2-3 lb chuck roast
2 cans beef broth or consomme
2 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 small onion, diced (optional)
Hoagie rolls
Combine all in a gallon size freezer bag, if not using in crockpot right away, and freeze.
Cook on low in crockpot for 8-9 hours.
Take out roast, slice thin. If you used the consomme add 1-2 cups boiling water to juice before serving.
Slice some mozzarella or swiss cheese and make your sandwich.
2 cans beef broth or consomme
2 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 small onion, diced (optional)
Hoagie rolls
Combine all in a gallon size freezer bag, if not using in crockpot right away, and freeze.
Cook on low in crockpot for 8-9 hours.
Take out roast, slice thin. If you used the consomme add 1-2 cups boiling water to juice before serving.
Slice some mozzarella or swiss cheese and make your sandwich.
Day 3 and feeling good
Good Morning,
Well the kids didn't stretch this morning with me.... lazy bones. Last night I threw a roast in the crock pot for french dip sandwiches. Worked out great... I sliced the beef really thin this morning, ladled out some au juice and we dug into our morning meal. I thought it was great, but it didn't seem to please the kids too well. They ate half of it and some fruit... at least it's something.
I will have to put on my thinking cap for tomorrow mornings meal.
I packed up some salame, pepporoni, kale chips, yogurt, apple and orange for the kids lunch and threw some canned chili, crackers and kale chips for me.
Well off to earn another dollar.
Well the kids didn't stretch this morning with me.... lazy bones. Last night I threw a roast in the crock pot for french dip sandwiches. Worked out great... I sliced the beef really thin this morning, ladled out some au juice and we dug into our morning meal. I thought it was great, but it didn't seem to please the kids too well. They ate half of it and some fruit... at least it's something.
I will have to put on my thinking cap for tomorrow mornings meal.
I packed up some salame, pepporoni, kale chips, yogurt, apple and orange for the kids lunch and threw some canned chili, crackers and kale chips for me.
Well off to earn another dollar.
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