Been busy...eating healthy though

I have been super busy.
Working..

Breakfast/Lunch on the run!

Housewifin'

Cookin' the chicken <3 Cast Iron love

Cooking....

The finished product. Orange Chicken Stir fry 100% fresh ingredients (canned chick peas)

Stir fry in the making

Mini grater..mini piece of fresh ginger

Sauteed Chick peas with cyanne pepper and sea salt

Steamed Broccoli in my vintage Wagner ware

We call this Orange Chicken Stir fry. However, I opted to NOT use the segmented oranges instead I juiced one half of a navel and zested the orange into the stir fry. The end result is delish!
This recipe is from the May Issue of Clean Eating. (I am not a paid person just love the mag!)
I highly recommend this meal for those of you that enjoy a good stir fry.

I have not walked for a bout a week now. If not a little longer. It did not rain today but, I had a lot of things to accomplish around the house today and one of them was to make this recipe! :) Next is to bake some cookies for the husmabiest.

I have not weighed myself for over a week now. Probably a good thing. I am not watching my scale. I am watching what I eat.
So far, I am doing pretty good. Sweet tooth's are cured by fresh fruit of a yogurt ice cream bar. I have more self control than I did a month ago.

My mint plants are getting out of control-I need to find  recipes for the use of mint :) wish I could have taken photos before I pruned them. I put the leafs in the freezer. Not sure how they will be when I go to use them. By that time i'm sure my plants will be going out of wack again anyways.

Hope your weekend is swell.

A day off I feel as if i've "wasted" away. Haven't really done much. Migrain and self pitty

Lets get the junk out of the way - Self pity Why's::
           * I woke up late and didn't accomplish a whole lot. Just blatantly feel like crap today. I have a horrible migraine. and i'm sure that is because of stress and lack thereof eating and drinking anything clear today. I drank some org. squirt and coffee. I don't have money to go out and spend on fresh fruits for smoothies until payday..

                     1) Showered

                      2) Did 3 loads of laundry

                       3) Watched 3 Movies with my husband (not pittiful at all just,sat around) 

                        4) Picked up the house a little

                         5) Organized fabric in my scrap bin

                          6) Husband and I went and returned moves at RedBox

                           7) Watched more TV (This I RARELY do)

                            8) Got an Ice Cream cone with husband and brother after he (Bro) decided he nee coffee at 8pm..

So, thats what i've done today. I haven't walked for a couple days. Again, watching what I eat..just not walking. It has been raining lately and I can't afford the cold. I don't have the money to buy any kind of indoor fitness equipment and im feeling bloated (from the lovely wench) for the next few days. (Another issue on the self pitty-the way your insides control you) 

I did eat fried chicken from Albertsons today. I was craving it..its awful..I ate it..it tasted so good.

Okay, enough of the self loathing crap..

So, yesterday in a mad dash to put somthing togeather to eat for work that wasn't "junk"  this is what I came up with:

A freshly peeled cucumber, Pink canned salmon and a large capri sun (wish they had those size things when we were a kid) 

 

Along with a packet of Justins Peanut butter (Honey) YUM.

This was super quick-5 minute thought lunch. I have my protine and my fresh veggie along with a sugary caprisun but,still.. not bad -Under 300 calories for lunch-

Today I have not eaten much just becuase I haven't felt well.

Breakfast- Coffee with creamer

Lunch- Fried chicken

Snack-Party mix-Yougurt pretzals and that kind thing

Squirt Soda 

........... thats it...... not too good.

I am going to jump up here and kick this sweet tooth with a strawberry banana protein  shake.

I have a busy tomorrow planned and I will surely not be sleeping in past 8Am so.. good night.

 

Been eating healthy just not walking.

I have been eating healthy just not walking like I was.
I am a fan of rain but can't afford a cold.
It has been raining here in Oregon if its not raining there is a good chance. I have been "poking" around my house for 3 days and running around with my brother in between the times i'm at home sewing or crafting.
Sleeping in too late and watching movies into the AM with my husband.
I am just taking the time to be with my family right now and staying home rather than walking.
For lunch today I finally got around to making the cevechie .. it was so good..
you can find the recipe here .
Today I found a food processor at The Goodwill for less than a quarter of what I would pay for it new. I was pretty excited for that!

I plan on making homemade goodies with this bad boy...one of them is peanut butter..ive always wanted to try but,didn't have the processor to make it with...and surely a mini chop wouldn't work.
I don't know which part I was more excited about the blender or the processor part.. Its a Cuisinart Duet MSRP $80 got this beut for $14.99 and my husband paid $2 for the processor part..I guess the Goodwill didn't understand its a SET but, may have worked better in my favor! you can buy replacement parts for this thing too which,I plan on doing..I plan on buying a new processor set as a backup. $30..still better than the $80 new i'm pretty proud! And thanks to my hubby for telling me we should go look after I explained my reasoning as to why I wanted one.not needed just..WANTED..    One of those words i'm working on..Wanting over NEED and necessity. I'm getting better. Breaking a bad cycle when I was making that 4 figure income now i'm down to 3..big change.
Money management at its best. I have always loved thrifting, and I believe that its better for the environment,for the people and for the glow of my Ora to buy second hand .. I choose second hand over new over 95% of what I own. For people that have a difficult time buying second hand, it really saves you money and seriously who does not need more money?

Amongst the staying home and relaxing i've been applying for jobs...... so, ive been busy and spending my time wisely .....

Walking at night, A light recipe and the happanin's

Monday//Walking at night means no fun photos. Meh, I enjoy adding photos to my blog. I'm a visual kinda girl myself. I like visualizing what people are doing.
I got home last night from work around 9:20Pm and I really wanted to go for a walk. I basically forced my husband to come with me. Telling him if he didn't I could end up kidnapped!
So, he got up and tagged along. We walked at a brisk pace for 40 minutes and then down a steep incline. My husband is over 6 feet tall so, his stride is a lot easier for him than myself. I basically felt like I was running with my 5'5 stature.
We didn't have a flashlight or flasher of any sorts like your supposed to have. So, one will be invested in shortly. Something like a baton light-not like a maglite but, anyways...

Wednesday//I am back on track with my diet and  i'm feeling better than I had last week.
When Nick and I went walking on Monday night I strained my hip in some way to where the joint hurt pretty bad and was giving me hell. So, I didn't walk on Tuesday and tonight, if its not raining tonight, another night walk will be in order.
For breakfast yesterday (Tuesday) I had an avocado with some sea salt and my usual 5 cups of coffee with creamer.
For lunch I had two home prepared chicken salad wraps with spring mix organic greens, baked chicken strips (from the deli) and poppyseed kraft everything dressing. Along with a glass of ice tea.
For Dinner I had another avocado (i've been on an avocado kick for a while) along with a handful of chocolate drizzled popcorn.
For snack I had a mocha from my favorite coffee stand (Caffeinated Culture)

I also had BBQ'd (On our electric stand bbqer outside) chicken I had marinated but, turned out to be to salty for me so, I gave it to the boys.

I woke up super late- blame that on a catching up marathon with my husband of the prime time shows we have missed. Today for lunch I am making Ceviche YUMM!

                                                                     CEVECHE

I am most likely spelling it wrong but, this is how you make it (I adapted it from a favorite Hispanic co-worker at my last job *Miss her*)

3 limes-small
1 Bushel of cilantro
1 onion (I use purple)
3 tomatoes (I use Roma)
1 small can of diced chilies or Jalapenos- the chilies give it a KICK
1 large can of tuna
1 small can of tuna
Salt, pepper

-------------------- Pull cilantro leafs from bushel after washing PLEASE WASH ALL VEGGIES. Chop,  Set aside
-------------------- Cut onion, then dice into small chunks "Burrito size" is what I call them, Set aside
--------------------Dice your tomatoes, set aside
--------------------Drain your can of hot green stuff (Chilies or Jalapenos)
--------------------Drain both cans of tuna-Dump into a large bowl
....................Slowly add your ingredients, I start with Onions then tomatoes,then cilantro,then a small amout of chilies, then add salt pepper then juice the limes over the mix.

Eat with tortilla chips- I favor white or blue corn.

BAM! you have yourself a Delicious and healthy light meal! I could eat this stuff for breakfast,lunch and dinner. It keeps in the fridge for about 2 days so,I suggest you share with a buddy or you eat it for all meals :) Like I will be doing..

Today is my day off so, i'll be making more sun tea today (hopefully the sun will come out) and crafting to my hearts content while listening to Gregory Alan Isakov ... swoon..

We walked and talked .....Talked to the Ducks...no baby ducks today

..as my husband was walking to work the other day he saw a few baby ducks with Mama duck. How adorable..

Our park across the way is one of my favorite places when I just need to "get out" well, husband and I stayed out too late last night and I didn't wake when I normally do. I woke at 10AM. But,I still wanted to walk.

I drank a cup of coffee to get my engine running smooth and we walked to the park. Around the park and admired the ducks and geese.

The park is so serine. So pretty and well kept in the summer/spring.

So, yesterday I was bummed... out of my body really..

For lunch I got excited to make a lovely salad. I just kind of pulled it out of the air it was good.

Mandarin,Cranberry,walnut salad with raspberry vinaigrette. YUMM!

Nice photo opp for what we should be sticking in our mouth more often... just sayin'... or showing?

I have been growing my own herbs and wheat grass. The grass is primarily for my fur child but, people juice this stuff too..I am thinking of incorporating it into my smoothies. I was really going strong on this diet and here and there i've cheated-im human- so now im back on track.

My sweet basil is sprouting!

I let Gypsee chomp the wheat grass down so it will grow up again. It is good to have fresh grass in her diet as it is my own.
Wheat grass has a very mild yet refreshing taste. I love the water droplets it gets when it is grown just lovely.

My Gerber daisy's are taking off so well im so proud of myself. And my African daisy's are getting huge too they are getting all bushy!

I didn't walk as far as I had ideally wanted. I did a lap around the blocks in the car last night, I wanted to walk this morning. 3.2 miles.. that's a little over a half mile more than my usual walk.. so, tomorrow bright and early!
I feel better though, even though it was a small and short walk it was worth it. I feel as if i've done a little for my heart today that is out of the ordinary. It is already warming up quickly. It is supposed to be in the 80's today here in Oregon. Eh!

One thing about feeling better about yourself is keeping yourself groomed.. well, my dye is wearing off, my roots are showing..its time to get another tube from Sallys and dye those roots!

I've got like 3 colors if not 4 going on. My hair is naturally so brown its black...and keeping those roots in check is hard.. not to mention i've got a LOT of grey hair. More like WHITE but...it is what it is...

Anyhoots... hope you all are having a fantastic weekend. I am off to work soon.

Unmotivated and in pain

I am pretty unmotivated right now.
I have been spending a lot of time sewing and watching movies. Watching what I eat but,not real good at that part.
I am premenstrual (TMI) So..everthing looks good and I have cravings that I can't kick.
Not the chocolate kind of cravings which,is the generic "Pre-meni" food...
nope, we are talking Chinese food... yep..that's my dirty birdy craving along with baked sweets.

My back has been on fire for the last 3 days. That is a big time unmotivator. I told myself i'd get up early and go out for a walk today. I am hurting so bad I feel like a senior trying to bend over to pick somthing up off the floor-yeah,that happned this morning...I probably looked like I needed my walker with me too. PAINFUL.

I haven't been sewing much lately and was a bit inspired to do so yesterday. I enjoy sewing,drinking coffee and watching something on netflix. That is my thang for the past 2 days. Then I get up,shower,get dressed and take off to work.

Eating healthy is expensive. Fresh produce costs so much its ridiculous. I was dreaming up what kind of fresh things i could get today as I just got paid-thank goodness! There is a pattern to my unmotivational 3 days. -Waiting to get paid-Working-Not getting up early-Staying up way to late-wearing the wrong shoes to work,,AGAIN! - and the heat!
I wear my bulky Winterhawks hoodie,cropped sweat pants and a tank under my hoodie while I walk--needless to say-it gets hot quick. It wouldn't be so bad if I could get up at 7am and just Go! tomorrow is a new day and surely i'm going to make a promise and just GO!

So, here I am...in my jammies..sipping coffee..looking at my mess of a desk because of the sewing I did yesterday..should really clean this up..motivation ;-)

IF you feel like you too are unmotivated just think to yourself how good it felt those days you were walking....how good the sunshine felt, the breeze and the love for the music that got your blood pumping...that's motivation...


Shopping List

Asparagus
Cucumbers
Celery
Grapes
Grapefruit
Lemons
Melon..maybe..
Eggs
Coffee
Water
Shallots
Mushrooms
Green Beans
Oranges
Banannas
Going to make ceveche- Roma Tomatoes
                                      Onions
                                      Diced peppers (canned)
                                      Tuna
                                      Celantro
                                      Limes
 
 ..............................Motivation

I feel as if I have walked 10 miles.

Not walking today at least this morning. I slept awful and my whole body aches. It's kinda crummy out this morning also so I've made the executive decision to just stay home for now. I'm actually laying in bed still. My eyes are heavy and I admire the idea of going back to bed. My husband is sleeping still next to me..snoring at a low tone. My window is open and the fresh air is coming threw. It's 9:30am and I'm happy it's a new day. I love fresh starts. I always tell myself now " no matter how crappy the last day was tomorrow is always a new day".

It is cold. Feels as if it rained. Someone is collecting cans from the recycling bins. 5 cents adds up! My allergies are in full force-joy.
I love the sound of the birds. Chirping and carrying on happily.
I love mornings.
I could live in the morning every single day. I just can't get enough.