One key to my success with maintaining a healthy body is being conscious of what I'm putting into it, and the calories that I'm burning. I discovered an amazing website that is *FREE*, that has so many valuable tools! It starts off by figuring out how many calories you should be consuming a day to either lose weight, maintain, or gain. It takes into account your age, weight, and sex to compute your daily consumption. There is a calorie intake tracker with every food you can imagine, there is also a fitness tracker that tracks what you've done-- not just exercising but everyday events such as child care, cleaning, soccer, and many many more. There are also articles on nutrition, exercise, and ways to be healthy. One of my favorite things is to log what I did at the gym that morning and watch how many calories I burned! It also keeps track of your weight for you, your BMI, AND measurements! This is really my favorite website and want am grateful to have such a great tool at my fingertips!
www.thedailyplate.com
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Low Carb Mushroom Pork Chops
This is a DELICIOUS, low carb meal. The chops are so tender you can cut them with a fork! I like to serve this with asparagus, cauliflower, or broccoli. It is however EXCELLENT over rice as well!
4 pork chops (I usually use boneless)
2-3 cloves garlic minced
1/2lb mushrooms sliced (whatever your favorite variety may be)
Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/4C skim milk
1/2C white wine (or 1/2C chicken or veggie stock)
1 Onion chopped
Start by browning the chops in a skillet. Once browned on both sides remove the chops. De-glaze the pan with the wine or stock. If using wine let it boil for a while and cook the alcohol off, if using stock, simmer until warmed. Add garlic, mushrooms, and onions and cook for app. 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Add the soup and milk. Let simmer on medium low for app. 2-5 more minutes. Add the chops back in and cover skillet. Simmer for 15-25 minutes or until chops are fully cooked.
4 pork chops (I usually use boneless)
2-3 cloves garlic minced
1/2lb mushrooms sliced (whatever your favorite variety may be)
Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/4C skim milk
1/2C white wine (or 1/2C chicken or veggie stock)
1 Onion chopped
Start by browning the chops in a skillet. Once browned on both sides remove the chops. De-glaze the pan with the wine or stock. If using wine let it boil for a while and cook the alcohol off, if using stock, simmer until warmed. Add garlic, mushrooms, and onions and cook for app. 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Add the soup and milk. Let simmer on medium low for app. 2-5 more minutes. Add the chops back in and cover skillet. Simmer for 15-25 minutes or until chops are fully cooked.
Monday, March 22, 2010
A beginning
I wanted to start a blog that will help me express and convey what I have learned, and will learn in dealing with a healthy mind, body, and soul. I, as most, have struggled in those areas and have recently decided to make a change. There is just one life to live, I want to make it count. I will be posting on this blog recipes, diets, nutrition, exercise, theories, craft ideas, healthy home ideas, stories, and just feel good about yourself topics. Isn't this world of blogging fantastic? We now have a platform that can reach millions, it's a beautiful thing!
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