We had a great response this morning with 30 Day Fitness Challenge. I believe that this is going to be life changing for many people.
I am using this opportunity to start writing my blog again. I hope that this can be an interactive tool especially during the 30 Day Fitness Challenge in which people can be encouraged by the blogs but also use the post to write testimonies, prayer request, or comments about how their 30 day fitness journey is going.
I have to tell you I have done well today. I have had no desserts or sweets besides fruit and IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
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Happy Birthday!! I was wondering if you had given up on the blog. Good to see your back.
Hey Jason, happy Monday!
Ok, commitments: Prayer time every morning at 5am. I'm going to do at least 10 push-ups and 10 sit-ups each weekday night before bed. Thursdays or Fridays nights I will swim laps (if pool available). No more coffees or sodas or McDonalds.
This morning was rough, woke and got up finally at 6am- had a good prayer time though. My first thought was to treat myself to some McDonalds, but instead I had some mini-wheats :)
Does anyone have healthy recipies, or ideas for healthy food alternatives?
WOTD: Fortitude
Awesome site for daily scripture.
I am a big fan of eating low glycemic index foods. Here is a good site if interested http://www.glycemicindex.com/
Also in general I like to follow the rule of: " the easier it is to make and quicker it takes to cook the less healthy it is"
-jonathan
Easy Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
INGREDIENTS
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons sesame oil
DIRECTIONS
Place chicken, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and sesame oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag, and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours, turning every so often.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove chicken from bag, discarding any remaining marinade. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.
You can also add chicken to kabobs with green or red peppers, onions, mushrooms, squash or pinapples.
White Bean Chicken Chili
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can white beans
1 (15 ounce) can corn
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, sliced
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
Stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
Add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Peppers Roasted with Garlic, Basil and Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS
olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil flavored cooking spray.
Place the bell pepper halves open side up in the prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, toss together the cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic. Fill each pepper half with a handful of this mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the aluminum foil, and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Fabulous Fruit Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 red apple, cored and chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
1 nectarine, pitted and sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) container nonfat lemon yogurt
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine red apple, Granny Smith apple, nectarine, celery, dried cranberries, and walnuts. Mix in yogurt. Chill until ready to serve.
Barbecue Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
1 head green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
1 fresh tomato, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1/2 cup barbeque sauce
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and cook 6 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
In a large bowl, mix the red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cilantro, corn, and black beans. Top with the grilled chicken slices. In a small bowl, mix the Ranch dressing and barbeque sauce. Serve on the side as a dipping sauce, or toss with the salad to coat.
You would be proud our small group decided not to have dessert. It will be hard, but we can do this. Congrats to you Pastor.... your birthday and no cake..... WOW!!
One recipe I can think of is from my Light & Simple Cookbook by Pampered Chef. Chad loves the Chicken Pasta Toss. It has lots of good veggies and is made with chicken. Maybe subsitute the pasta for whole wheat pasta.
Italian Chicken Pasta Toss
Ingredients:
6 oz bow tie pasta, uncooked
2 med. tomatoes, chopped
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 med. zucchini, sliced
1 sm. red bell pepper, cut strips
2 tsp. olive oil
2 lrg cloves of garlic (or powder,tbsp)
1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 cup of frozen peas
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried italian seasoning
1 oz. (1/4 cup) Parmesan cheese,grated
Directions:
Cook pasta according to pkg directions; keep warm. Meanwhile, chop tomatoes and onion. Slice zucchini and red bell pepper. Heat oil over med. heat until hot. Press garlic (or use powder) into skillet; add chicken. Stir-fry 5 minutes. Add onion, zucchini, red bell pepper, peas and seasonings; stir fry 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; heat 1-2 minutes, stirring gently until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in warm pasta. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over pasta. Serve immediately. (Makes 6 servings).
It is a delicious light meal. Enjoy!!
Matthew 7:7-11 (NIV)
It really shouldn’t surprise me by now, but when I pray for help before I come to work He really does calm me. Getting up early and stretching is helping too. I’m less stressed if I know I have more time, and I feel more relaxed; less tense. Also, The moderate exercise before bed helps me fall asleep faster.
WOTD: Voluble
-Kirk @ Work
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