The Movers & Shakers - Week 5

sjmay

Happy Monday! Welcome to week 5!

How did everyone do with the challenge last week? I did not do so well :ohwell: I chose to do planks and only ended up doing them 3 times So, not very happy with myself. But, new week, new challenge - so hopefully this week will be better!

I had quite a weekend. I went to PEI on Friday and was suppossed to stay until last night, but I ended up coming home Saturday night so that I could be home before hurricane Bill passed through. So, yesterday I just ended up enjoying the wind & the rain.

This week is a food challenge. Does anyone have any ideas for it?

Have a great day!

hasiangirl

:flowerforyou: yikes i havent checked in for quite some time but id like to get back on track if thats ok? :bigsmile:

KatWood

I didn't do so great last week either. I choose clap push ups, which were way harder than I thought but a great challenge. However, we went away this weekend to a bean festival in Zurich Ontario and so really I only did it 3 days too. However, I do think I will try and stick with them. I am stubborn and I want to do 1 on my toes!

As for this week, what about everyone has to find and try making 1 new healthy recipe and post the recipe and their review of it?

WINEYINVA

I didnot do so well either, only 1 day last week of swimming laps. It was a tough challenge. I do like the new healthy recipe idea with the posting. I am always looking for new ideas for dinner especially but breakfast foods are good too.
Heres to a great new week:drinker:

sjmay

I think the recipe idea is wonderful! :bigsmile: So....

WEEK 5 CHALLENGE: Find and try a new healthy recipe. Post the recipe in this thread, along with your review of it. (If you can also include the nutritional facts that would be greatly appreciated)

Good Luck Everyone!:drinker:

Iffer75

That sounds good to me as well. I can not wait to see what everyone finds.
Have a great week everyone. :bigsmile:

crystalscott0906

the challenge sounds great to me too...i am definately up for new yummy food i am sooooooo ready to get back on track...i go to the dr for my vertigo or whatever it is tomorrow so hopefully they can tell me what is going on and what to do to help it so i can get back into the gym... i think i am gonna go for a long walk tonight with the doggies...they would definately be happy with me getting back on track with that!

crystalscott0906

the challenge sounds great to me too...i am definately up for new yummy food i am sooooooo ready to get back on track...i go to the dr for my vertigo or whatever it is tomorrow so hopefully they can tell me what is going on and what to do to help it so i can get back into the gym... i think i am gonna go for a long walk tonight with the doggies...they would definately be happy with me getting back on track with that!

crystalscott0906

the challenge sounds great to me too...i am definately up for new yummy food i am sooooooo ready to get back on track...i go to the dr for my vertigo or whatever it is tomorrow so hopefully they can tell me what is going on and what to do to help it so i can get back into the gym... i think i am gonna go for a long walk tonight with the doggies...they would definately be happy with me getting back on track with that!

Iffer75

the challenge sounds great to me too...i am definately up for new yummy food i am sooooooo ready to get back on track...i go to the dr for my vertigo or whatever it is tomorrow so hopefully they can tell me what is going on and what to do to help it so i can get back into the gym... i think i am gonna go for a long walk tonight with the doggies...they would definately be happy with me getting back on track with that!

Have fun tonite walking the puppies. :bigsmile:

soupandsandwich

I got all 5 days done, if I can count today. Since I don't usually check this until Monday evening, my week doesn't really start till Tuesday, for the challenges.
And I still hate the plank.

I'm off to search for a new recipe. I seldom use recipes -- just throw things together. But I'll try and find something good and simple -- not a lot of ingredients, for the culinary challenged, such as myself.

hasiangirl

soooooo i made up a recipe tonight and it was delicious!!! bad thing is it wasnt healthy :laugh: :laugh: so all i could have was a bite and ate my normal meal....i'm going to try it with chicken breast instead of pork and then i'll tell u how it came out but anyway here it is.....i decided well sugar and fruit are delicious with pork....and a crispy crust is always good too.....sooooooooooo i took an egg stirred it just enough to break the yolk ......sprinkled some salt on the pork chops then swished them around in the egg.......heres the odd part.....sooooo i took a bag of raisin spice oatmeal (instant quaker) and i coated the pork chops in it.....put a tablespoon of Olive oil in the pan so that they would crisp decent..... omggggg they were goooooooooooooooooooooood.......just dont burn the raisins if u make anything like this.....u want it to be a golden brown and not too dark because it does have sugar in the oatmeal mix and well burned sugar is not yummy

Iffer75

soooooo i made up a recipe tonight and it was delicious!!! bad thing is it wasnt healthy :laugh: :laugh: so all i could have was a bite and ate my normal meal....i'm going to try it with chicken breast instead of pork and then i'll tell u how it came out but anyway here it is.....i decided well sugar and fruit are delicious with pork....and a crispy crust is always good too.....sooooooooooo i took an egg stirred it just enough to break the yolk ......sprinkled some salt on the pork chops then swished them around in the egg.......heres the odd part.....sooooo i took a bag of raisin spice oatmeal (instant quaker) and i coated the pork chops in it.....put a tablespoon of Olive oil in the pan so that they would crisp decent..... omggggg they were goooooooooooooooooooooood.......just dont burn the raisins if u make anything like this.....u want it to be a golden brown and not too dark because it does have sugar in the oatmeal mix and well burned sugar is not yummy

Sounds interesting. What did you have for a side with it? :bigsmile:

hasiangirl

soooooo i made up a recipe tonight and it was delicious!!! bad thing is it wasnt healthy :laugh: :laugh: so all i could have was a bite and ate my normal meal....i'm going to try it with chicken breast instead of pork and then i'll tell u how it came out but anyway here it is.....i decided well sugar and fruit are delicious with pork....and a crispy crust is always good too.....sooooooooooo i took an egg stirred it just enough to break the yolk ......sprinkled some salt on the pork chops then swished them around in the egg.......heres the odd part.....sooooo i took a bag of raisin spice oatmeal (instant quaker) and i coated the pork chops in it.....put a tablespoon of Olive oil in the pan so that they would crisp decent..... omggggg they were goooooooooooooooooooooood.......just dont burn the raisins if u make anything like this.....u want it to be a golden brown and not too dark because it does have sugar in the oatmeal mix and well burned sugar is not yummy

Sounds interesting. What did you have for a side with it? :bigsmile:

i had green beans brocolli and asparagus

soupandsandwich

eat better america
Pork Chops and Apples (Cooking for 2)
Recipe Tip
Pile on the Pork
Pork loin is a lean protein choice. Protein supplies amino acids that give structure to the body in skin, cell membranes and muscles.
38 ratings : 20 reviews
Pork Chops and Apples (Cooking for 2)
Lean chops and apples baked in one dish to serve two. All you need is a mixed green salad. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 5 min
makes:2 servings

1 medium unpeeled cooking apple, sliced
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pork rib chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (about 1/4 lb each)
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Place apples in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
2. Remove fat from pork. Spray 8- or 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook pork in hot skillet about 5 minutes, turning once, until light brown. Place pork in single layer on apples.
3. Cover; bake about 45 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center and apples are tender.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 30mg; Total Carbohydrate 23g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 20g); Protein 15g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 2%; Iron 6% Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 MyPyramid Servings: 1/4 c Fruits, 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.




So this was the recipe I tried. Simple? You betcha. Delicious? Hmm-- kinda, but I think I overcooked the pork chops.
However, the aroma was heavenly.
It was good, but I think it could be better -- probably just my sad skills made it not as good as it could be.
I did read some of the comments from other people -- most raved about it. One said it wasn't spicy enough, or didn't have enough flavor.
But a good source of lean protien and some fruit.
I would make it again.

crystalscott0906

the challenge sounds great to me too...i am definately up for new yummy food i am sooooooo ready to get back on track...i go to the dr for my vertigo or whatever it is tomorrow so hopefully they can tell me what is going on and what to do to help it so i can get back into the gym... i think i am gonna go for a long walk tonight with the doggies...they would definately be happy with me getting back on track with that!

Have fun tonite walking the puppies. :bigsmile:

thanks!...they were definately a lot happier after that

crystalscott0906

ok so i am still searching for a NEW recipe but while i am doing that i wanted to share an old one that i use all the time that i thought maybe someone else would like. me and my mom kind of threw it together and absolutely love it.

Turkey/ Vegetable meatloaf

1 lb white meat ground turkey
1 yellow squash
1 zuccini squash
3 cloves of garlic
1/4 - 1/2 onion (depending on your taste)
breadcrumbs (can use oats instead if you want)
1 egg (or egg white)
spinach leaves
extra virgin olive oil
turkey bacon (optional)
honey bbq sauce (optional)

Pre heat oven to 350
take out 9x11 glass baking dish - cover with aluminum foil

In large bowl mix turkey and egg...set aside

dice squash, garlic, and onions
saute squash, onions, and garlic in frying pan with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (just enough to make sure vegies dont stick). add in spinach leaves and let them wilt. saute for a few minutes until cooked.
Place veggies in freezer for 5 min to cool.
add veggies to turkey and mix well
add small amount of bread crumbs (1/4 or less - just to firm up mixture - will still be pretty gooey)
put in baking dish and mold into a loaf shape
add small amount of bbq sauce to top (optional)
add slices of turkey bacon to top (optional)
bake for 60 minutes.

i dont know the nutritional value, but i will normally do a salad with it and you get all your vegies and protein together so no sides are really needed. if you dont like the vegeies that i used pretty much anything can be subsituted in let me know if you guys have any questions on the recipe and let me know if you liked it

Iffer75

soooooo i made up a recipe tonight and it was delicious!!! bad thing is it wasnt healthy :laugh: :laugh: so all i could have was a bite and ate my normal meal....i'm going to try it with chicken breast instead of pork and then i'll tell u how it came out but anyway here it is.....i decided well sugar and fruit are delicious with pork....and a crispy crust is always good too.....sooooooooooo i took an egg stirred it just enough to break the yolk ......sprinkled some salt on the pork chops then swished them around in the egg.......heres the odd part.....sooooo i took a bag of raisin spice oatmeal (instant quaker) and i coated the pork chops in it.....put a tablespoon of Olive oil in the pan so that they would crisp decent..... omggggg they were goooooooooooooooooooooood.......just dont burn the raisins if u make anything like this.....u want it to be a golden brown and not too dark because it does have sugar in the oatmeal mix and well burned sugar is not yummy

Sounds interesting. What did you have for a side with it? :bigsmile:

i had green beans brocolli and asparagus

Sounds really good. I will have to give it a try. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

So this was the recipe I tried. Simple? You betcha. Delicious? Hmm-- kinda, but I think I overcooked the pork chops.
However, the aroma was heavenly.
It was good, but I think it could be better -- probably just my sad skills made it not as good as it could be.
I did read some of the comments from other people -- most raved about it. One said it wasn't spicy enough, or didn't have enough flavor.
But a good source of lean protien and some fruit.
I would make it again.

That actually sounds really yummy, I will have to give it a try. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

the challenge sounds great to me too...i am definately up for new yummy food i am sooooooo ready to get back on track...i go to the dr for my vertigo or whatever it is tomorrow so hopefully they can tell me what is going on and what to do to help it so i can get back into the gym... i think i am gonna go for a long walk tonight with the doggies...they would definately be happy with me getting back on track with that!

Have fun tonite walking the puppies. :bigsmile:

thanks!...they were definately a lot happier after that

I am glad they enjoyed their walk. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Where is everybody? How is everyone doing this week?

sjmay

JJTonic - Great minds think alike! I was just about to come in and see where everyone has been!

How's everyone's recipe hunt going?

I think that I am going to do mine tomorrow night. I haven't picked one yet, but I am planning on being at my parents place, so I think that i will try the recipe for them. Then I will have more reviews, as I don't think DH will be home tomorrow evening, and I would like to cook for more people than just me.

How's everyone's eating and exercising going this week? I had gained a little weight this week,:grumble: but it is finally going back down now. And I feel like I've been so lazy this week. The last 4 weeks I have had no problem getting up in the morning and going for my walk/runs. Actually, most of the time I was excited to get up for them. But this week, ugh! I was only able to get up early on Tuesday. I took Monday off, and last night did my exercise at night. I think I am just overtired and need some rest. Maybe tonight I will have a nap :yawn: and that will help.

Well, Happy Thursday everyone! Hope you are all doing well :happy:

crystalscott0906

i am doing HORRIBLE this week....the vertigo still hasnt gone away so thats making me feel like crap most of the time. i start school back up on monday and i am taking a physical condition class (pe credit) so im not going to have a choice about working out....so that should work in my favor. i really want to get back on track again....when i dont work out i tend to eat worse so its doubly bad. i need to just feel better

crystalscott0906

ok so i decided when i got to work this morning that today is going to be my day (after i ate cookie dough last night!) i am going to stick to my calories and get out and walk the dogs tonight...i dont care what i have to do, i am going to make it happen.

sjmay

ok so i decided when i got to work this morning that today is going to be my day (after i ate cookie dough last night!) i am going to stick to my calories and get out and walk the dogs tonight...i dont care what i have to do, i am going to make it happen.

You can do it!!!! Try and keep focused on your goals. I hope that you are feeling better soon, and good luck! :flowerforyou:

Iffer75

ok so i decided when i got to work this morning that today is going to be my day (after i ate cookie dough last night!) i am going to stick to my calories and get out and walk the dogs tonight...i dont care what i have to do, i am going to make it happen.

That is the attitude to have. Yesterday is gone and today is a present. Take advantage of that. You can do it. I am looking forward to hearing all about your good Friday. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

I have done really well this week. I feel fantastic. I have lost another 5 pounds and 2 inches in the last 2 months. So, I can not complain. Last nite was Yoga and it was the best nite by far for Yoga. I felt in the zone the whole time. There was no way to get me out. I got all the poses and was really calm and relaxed afterward. I can't believe I only have one week left of P90X. I will be sad for a little while. I do have something else that I will be doing for a few weeks before I get into Insanity, so I will be alright.
Have a great weekend everybody. :bigsmile:

crystalscott0906

im working on it talk about touch though...i have chocolate snickers cake sitting in the fridge at work that someone brought in to share...chilli cheese dog smell drifting over cause someone else went to sonic....i need some will power today! lol

sjmay

I have done really well this week. I feel fantastic. I have lost another 5 pounds and 2 inches in the last 2 months. So, I can not complain. Last nite was Yoga and it was the best nite by far for Yoga. I felt in the zone the whole time. There was no way to get me out. I got all the poses and was really calm and relaxed afterward. I can't believe I only have one week left of P90X. I will be sad for a little while. I do have something else that I will be doing for a few weeks before I get into Insanity, so I will be alright.
Have a great weekend everybody. :bigsmile:

I am so happy for you! :happy: It sounds like you're doing great!!:drinker: I love hearing how great yoga was as well. I used to do a bit of it, and now haven't done it in quite a while. I MUST get back into it... you're definitley motivating to me! Which is just what I need right now. I didn't have one of my best weeks! :laugh: Have a great weekend!

sjmay

im working on it talk about touch though...i have chocolate snickers cake sitting in the fridge at work that someone brought in to share...chilli cheese dog smell drifting over cause someone else went to sonic....i need some will power today! lol

Try to stay away :laugh: But I know exactly how you feel. I am not the best with willpower, but everyday it gets stronger and stronger :bigsmile:

Have a great weekend!

hasiangirl

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/nobake_macaroni_cheese.html
that was a pretty good recipe...although i added some extra salt and pepper and some garlic salt and onion salt to taste....after it was all cooked and in the pan i just stirred it in.....it was prob a 3 out of 5 without the added salt and what not but with it i'd rate it a 4.5
p.s. served it with pork chops...and could only eat half a cup of it before i was stuffffed