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Grilled shrimp w/ arugula & mushroom salad
This is a Giada de Laurentiis recipe I made about a week ago. Nice, filling and most importantly, healthy. http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2014/08/21/grilled-shrimp-w-argula-mushroom-salad/
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Tilapia fish tacos w/ arugula
Just made this one the other night, and have been eating it every day since just to wipe out the leftovers. Nice, light, portion controlled. The recipe calls for creme fraiche as a topping, but I used Greek yogurt. Beautiful. http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2014/03/11/tilapia-fish-tacos-w-arugula/
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Seasons 52 Restaurant
Wanted to recommend Seasons 52. My lady and I hit it up last night after some home remodeling shopping just because we'd never been there. To be honest, I was scared of going out to dinner messing with my post-work exercise, but this place was amazing and great for anyone trying to eat right and stay in shape. Every single…
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Chicken tandoori w/ grilled tomato jam & herbed yogurt sauce
http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/tandoori-spiced-chicken-w-grilled-tomato-jam-herbed-yogurt-sauce/ Just did this one the other night off of Bobby Flay Fit. Basic principle of this one is taking average, ordinary, healthy food and, instead of adding fat to it, adding spices and changing up your vegetables. The…
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Bacon-cheddar cauliflower chowder
http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2014/01/15/bacon-cheddar-cauliflower-chowder/ The fiance found this one and made it this weekend. It's low carb, low calorie. Not sure about the fat content, but if that bugs you, ditch the bacon and use skim milk instead of low fat. Otherwise, go for it. This is phenomenal and a little bit…
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Southwest avocado chicken salad
I LOVE chicken salad. It's a guilty pleasure, but the mayo is a real problem. And I know I'm not the first person to do this or suggest this, but I thought I'd share. It's got some basic to it like celery, but I added some flare with cumin, cilantro and chili powder. Enjoy!…
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Grilled tuna w/ ratatouille-wild rice & deconstructed pesto
I got this from a healthy episode of Bobby Flay's BBQ Addiction. Phenomenal, and a great source of veggie. Enjoy! http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/grilled-tuna-w-grilled-ratatouille-wild-rice-deconstructed-pesto/
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Lemon-garlic shrimp & grits
My girlfriend and I are going vegetarian (w/ seafood) through Memorial Day. This was one I had the other night and it was amazing. Plus, my post if littered with references to My Cousin Vinny, so you know it's got to be legit. ;) Nutritionals by Food Network.…
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Turkey meatball sandwich w/ salsa & mozzerella
Southwest take on a meatball sandwich that I got from Gordon Ramsay. For lighter, bake the meatballs in an oven at 350 until cooked through. You can also use low-fat mozzarella cheese, which I did. The fresh salsa take on the tomatoes rather than marinara makes it light and refreshing. And if you're not into the sandwich,…
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Goat cheese & spinach pizza
Football is back, which for me is never any good. I tend to balloon up because I like to cook, and I have a kegerator, so that's trouble. So last week, I made football food with a healthy twist. Hope you like it! http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/09/09/goat-cheese-spinach-pizza/
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Tortellini w/ yellow & green zucchini
Threw this together last night from a Gordon Ramsay book. Really simple. Room for changes. http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/tortellini-w-yellow-green-zucchini/
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Mushroom-hummus soup
Great use of some leftover hummus. Lots of protein. And very tasty. http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/08/14/mushroom-hummus-soup/ Calories: 264 Total Fat: 14 gram Saturated Fat: 2 grams Protein: 17 grams Total carbohydrates: 23 grams Sugar: 4 grams Fiber: 5 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 416 milligrams
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Grilled fish tacos w/ vera cruz salsa
UPDATE: Posted this in Food and Nutrition by accident. Already reported the old one to have it removed. This was nice, light and refreshing. Really liked the salsa with the tomatoes, capers, jalapenos and olive. Yes, olives. Also, no heavy sour cream or even yogurt needed with any of it.…
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Farfalle w/ vegetarian sausage, peas & mushrooms
Here's another one. The original recipe calls for turkey sausage, which is leaner than regular pork sausage. I went an extra mile and used Simply Lean's vegetarian sausage. Great stuff and proof that trying new things, even scary stuff like going vegetarian (I'm a meat-a-saurus) is totally worth it.…
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Avocado salad w/ tomatoes, lime & toasted cumin vinaigrette
This is a pretty good salad. Vegetarian, but you could add a protein. Very Mexican. Nutritionals by Food Network http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/06/13/avocado-salad-w-tomatoes-lime-toasted-cumin-vinaigrette/ Serves: 4; Calories: 246; Total Fat: 20 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 3 grams; Total…
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NSV - Broad Street Run
My only goal in 2013 was to complete the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia, a 10-mile run around city hall, past the sports complex and into the Navy Yard. About one month ago, while training outdoors, I came down off of the curb and onto the street funny and have experienced soreness in my left knee whenever I cover long…
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Wild arugula & chickpea salad
Back to blogging. Nutritionals from Food Network. http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/arugula-chickpea/ Per serving: Calories 140; Total Fat 6 grams; Saturated Fat 2 grams; Protein 7 grams; Total Carbohydrate 14 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber 4 grams; Cholesterol 6 milligrams; Sodium 294 milligrams
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Zucchini flatbread w/ hummus, arugula, goat cheese & almonds
The latest attempt at vegetarianism. Not going to lie: There's been some meat here and there on the diet, but really only when my back is against the wall (AKA when I'm with my finicky family). Other than that, it's been easy enough, and this dish alone got me through two dinners and about three lunches. Nutritionals by…
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Crab & avocado salad
Latest entry in my healthier lifestyle. Straight from Bobby Flay (nutritional provided by Food Network). Made a great light dinner last night. Enjoy. http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/crab-avocado-salad/ Per serving: Calories 314; Fat 14 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 73 mg; Sodium 552 mg; Carbohydrate 28 g;…
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Pants - NSV
Back in high school and college, I was a 38-inch waist. About 5-10 years ago, I managed to get things down to 32 inches and stay there for awhile, but in the last two years, I started to get fat. That's why I'm here again. When I was lazy, I just bought new pants, but a size up: 34 inches. But I refused to get rid of the…
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NSV - Wait, I'm fast?
At my worst, I was a 5'10", 225 guy. I was fat. Like rolls on my back, fat. That was in 2006. I've been up and down both physically and emotionally since then, and really only ever got down to 169 because of starving myself or bouts with depression. Also, from 2000 to 2010, I was smoking a pack a day. While practicing for…
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Zucchini & herb pizza
Make this one last night. Found it in the Healthy section of Food Network, so it's got to be somewhat close to good for you, especially if you're careful with what you buy, fat content, etc. http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/zucchini-herb-pizza/
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Grilled polenta w/ shrimp, chive oil & lemon
Still working through "Bobby Flay Fit." He did a homemade polenta, but I had some leftover from another dish, so I skipped that portion, added from grilled shrimp and finished it with a chive oil made from, well, chives and extra-virgin olive oil. It was a nice, light dinner and perfect for a Friday in Lent as well.…
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Penne w/ spinach sauce
I love eating pasta, especially on week where I'm gearing up for a big run. This is a great dish from Giada DiLaurentiis that removes cream from a cheese sauce and uses pasta water to moisten it throughout the dish. It also uses whole wheat pasta and fat free ingredients where possible, so be sure to do that as well if…
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Chicken paillard w/ arugula-tomato salad
This one's pretty basic, but the chicken has a nice lemon-pepper flavor to it thanks to a marinade. Might be a little high in fat for some, considering the use of oil, but that depends on your daily intake and personal preference. http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/chicken-paillard/ Calories: 292 Total Fat: 17…
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Grouper w/ sour orange sauce & martini relish
This is another Bobby Flay Fit meal I did the other night. Light and filling. Probably the best thing I've had in weeks. Flay is quickly becoming my favorite chef, and is at least more practical than some of the chef I follow regularly. And this myriad of healthy dishes is certainly helping with that. Anyway, dig in.…
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Spicy crab pasta
I'm working my way through the Bobby Flay Fit program. Last night, we had this crab pasta dish. Leftovers for lunch. Enjoy! http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/spicy-crab-pasta/
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Rice noodle salad with shrimp & Thai dressing
Since I got such a great response from everyone yesterday, I figured maybe I'll try to pass along a recipe a day. Here's another Ramsay recipe from the Healthy Appetite book. Would still work if you weren't that into seafood too. Stay hungry!…
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Deviled Caesar salad
Here's a Caesar salad recipe I found from Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite book. His calls for prosciutto crumbles on top, but you don't need that if you're cutting calories. But the superstar of the dish is the yogurt-based dressing. Nice. Has a kick. And healthy. http://foodchain09.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/deviled-caesa/
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Running/Weight Loss Log
I've been using Nike+ for the last year or two. Before that, I was using MapMyRun, RunKeeper and some others. Basically, everything I've seen offers the chance to track your distance, time and pace, but I want to track my weight with those runs. Does anyone know of any site or apps that can do that? It would be nice to see…
