Pounds Freakin' GAINED: 4
Pounds to go: 16
Confessions
It all started when Lisa and I went out on a date two weeks ago. We went to a Mexican restaurant and I got panicked, like I always do at restaurants, that what I ordered wasn't going to fill me up. So I decided to fill up as much as possible on chips and salsa. BIG MISTAKE! My meal was freakin' HUGE, and of course, I ate all of that plus 3 refills of Coke. I felt like Dad before he threw up in the streets of Campeche.
Ever since then, my late night eating has sucked. This is also due to late night appointments with clients which make me miss dinner. Either way, I have some serious come-back work to do.
What worked
I'd be lying if I wrote anything in this section. I guess the one thing that will work for me is that my leg is finally healed. I guess now I can try to exercise a little bit.
Recipe (I don't know how healthy this is, but hey, it's good)
SLOW COOKER CARNITAS
INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
2 bay leaves
2 cups chicken broth
DIRECTIONS
Mix together salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon in a bowl. Coat pork with the spice mixture. Place the bay leaves in the bottom of a slow cooker and place the pork on top. Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the pork, being careful not to rinse off the spice mixture.
Cover and cook on Low until the pork shreds easily with a fork, about 10 hours. Turn the meat after it has cooked for 5 hours. When the pork is tender, remove from slow cooker, and shred with two forks. Use cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.
This is really good for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, or on a bun with BBQ sauce.
Goals
Lose weight!! I just really want to figure out some way to stay on track with my eating despite my unpredictable schedule. I really need to drink more water and start exercising too.
Good luck everyone!
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2 comments:
Well, I'm sorry about the gain! That is always discouraging, but the best thing to do is get right back on the program.
Late night eating is the pits! That is where my downfall is! As far as missing dinner, is there any way to take a snack along with you to eat sometime before you get home? If you could do that, maybe you wouldn't be so hungry when you got home and you might be able to eat a light dinner then.
The recipe sounds yummy, and I'm sure Mark and Dad would love it! It sounds like a good Sunday meal.
I'm so happy that your back is better! Just be careful when you start to exercise again, you don't want to re-injure it! Hope you have a good week!
ahhhh...you and i are such similar creatures :) don't worry, i gained this week, too. BUT! as mom said, the trick is to not give up. "life's a journey, not a destination" :)
that recipe looks great! i'll have to try it soon.
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