It can be done..

I gained 15 lbs after a 50-60 pounds weight lost. I am starting this blog to share with everyone how I managed to loose the 60 and how I intend to loose the 18 -I regained . This blog chronicles my journey , failures and successes to a healthier me.

Please consult a Doctor/Physician before undertaking any weight reduction regimen or diet.
Showing posts with label feed days. Show all posts
Showing posts with label feed days. Show all posts

Thursday, April 4, 2013

5:2 Diet- ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

No, I didn't build a house yesterday during a fast but I got through it quite easily, one of those easy fast days. I guess the "psyche yourself" worked. Today, Thursday, April 4,  I feed till Sunday, taking note of the changes on my meal choices cutting down on sugars,  simple carbs and to be careful not to overeat!  So help me God!!!

And this is one of the reason why I'm always on the look out for low cal recipe's and I thought this would be a delicious dish for both Fast and Feed days. So I calculated the ingredients at Myfitnesspal and came up with these numbers.

Roasted Cauliflower with Chai Curry Spice, Apricots, Mint and Yogurt

Recipe courtesy John Fraser, chef at Dovetail in New York City
2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
1 tablespoon chai tea
1 tablespoon Assam tea, or other black tea
½ teaspoon sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head of cauliflower, broken down into
medium-sized florets
6 pieces dried apricots, medium dice
Mint, small leaves only
In a medium saucepan set over low heat, combine the Madras curry powder, chai tea and black tea, and toast for about 5 minutes. Add half of the sugar and salt, then transfer to a spice grinder and pulse the mixture into a fine powder.
Place the Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of water, olive oil and the remaining salt and sugar into a bowl and whisk together.
Preheat oven to 450˚F. Toss the cauliflower florets in olive oil, and roast them on a sheet pan for approximately 12 minutes, or until tender and browned. They should be crispy at the edges and al dente at the core. Sprinkle the chai curry spice on top of the roasted cauliflower flourets.
To serve, spread the seasoned Greek yogurt onto four plates, and top with the cauliflower florets. Place the diced apricots and mint around the florets. Serves 4.




Serves  people
IngredientsCaloriesCarbsFatProteinSodiumFiber
D & D Gold - Madras Curry Powder, 6 tsp3060000Ico_delete
Arkadia - Chai Tea Spice Powder Only, 14.3 g651220340Ico_delete
Arkadia - Chai Tea Spice Powder Only, 14 g641120330Ico_delete
Kalypso Plain Yogurt - Total 0% Greek Yogurt - Nonfat, Plain, 3 oz cup55407430Ico_delete
Oil - Olive, 1 tablespoon119014000Ico_delete
Generic - Cauliflower (Head), 1 cup (1" pieces) (62g)28412193Ico_delete
Trader Joe's - Dried Apricots, 6 Pieces (40 g)1202901104Ico_delete
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Total:4816619101397
Per Serving:1201753352



Wednesday, December 19, 2012

5:2 Diet Week 7 Fast Day 2

This week I fasted Monday and today Wednesday.  Both days went smoothly. Beginning to shut down food cravings by simply telling myself "no thoughts of food today" and I seem to automatically and easily able not think nor crave. Like I said it is getting easier. This week I discovered ASPARAGUS. Dude. 7 oz grilled , olive spray salt and pepper only 46 calories. Also realized squid, which is one of my fave food,  has low caloric value.

I am not going to weigh in this week, I have plateaued at 185 for 2 weeks now so untill I know I have been really good on my feed days, I'll pass off with the scale. It's the Holidays and a martini or glass of wine do pack on the weight, even if it is water weight don't want to see it haha.


Your Food Diary For:


Wednesday December 19, 2012
BreakfastCaloriesCarbsFatProteinSodiumFiber
Oro Wheat - Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins, 1 roll10022151705Ico_delete
Grape Tomato - Grape Tomato, 3.6 grape tomatoes900000Ico_delete
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10922151705
Lunch
Chef P - Salt and Pepper Calamari, 0.77 oz63221460Ico_delete
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63221460
Dinner
Wildwood Organics - Sproutofu Veggie Burger - Original, 1 burger170712113001Ico_delete
Cl Oroweat - 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins, 1 rolls10022151705Ico_delete
Generic - Asparagus, Grilled, With Olive Oil and Seasoning, 7 oz (28.3 g)42805284Ico_delete
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31237132149810
Snacks
Fresh and Easy - Sliced French Bread, 1 slice6012121301Ico_delete
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6012121301
Totals54473172984416
Your Daily Goal6008320232,50020
Remaining56103-61,6564





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