Monday, April 6, 2015

Surviving Chocolate filled holidays

Here I sit the day after Easter reflecting back on all the chocolate I consumed.  I have learned that when you have an addiction to something you can't give in.  Even a little bit!  As we sat at the dinner table the dish of chocolate sat right in front of me.  I fought the temptation until my sister in law took some candy.  Then I noticed the mini eggs.  All resistance was lost and once I started I couldn't stop!

Other than the chocolate I feel I didn't do too bad.  I brought a big salad and fruit salad and made sure to pile those onto my plate rather than lots of ham and potato. 

When it comes to holidays I am going to do my best but not stress myself out.  I have enough stress when I look around my house at everything that needs to be done.  I do want to make sure I get back on track with my diet and exercise though.

One thing that will help with those two things is my new smart phone!  Yep that is right I have moved into the 21st century when it comes to phones.  I am able to sync with my Vivofit, track my calories and exercise with My Fitness Pal, and get workout programs like C25K!

I also made some freezer meals to help keep us on track.  Here are my recipes.

Oven Fajitas
1 green bell pepper-sliced
1 red bell pepper-sliced
1 onion- sliced
1 tomato
1 tbsp olive oil
2.5 lbs chicken tenders
fajita seasoning

Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish.  At this point you can freeze for later or cook in the oven until chicken is cooked.  Bake at 400 for 30-40 minutes. (If freezing thaw before baking)

Chicken Cacciatore
1 green bell pepper-sliced
1 red bell pepper- sliced
1 onion- sliced
1-15oz can crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
2 tbsp Italian Seasoning

Combine all ingridients.  Add to crockpot or freeze in Ziploc bag.  When cooking in the crock pot cook on low for 6-8 hrs or high for 3-4 hrs.  (1/2 cup red wine can be added)

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