I love this commercial. My favorite part is how Lance looks at the guy after the guys says he just wants to do some "light cardio"
Friday, February 1, 2008
Sausage and Peppers
Weight Lost since 1/2: 5.48
I was in the lead for one day, then Billy weighs in at 150 or something like that. I think Billy's scale should be re-calibrated. Very Fishy.
Ingredients
3 peppers (1 red, 1 orange, 1 yellow or green)
1 lg. onion
1-1.5 lb. Italian Turkey sausage (sweet or hot)
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp oil
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup white wine
Steps
Separate links of sausage and prick with a fork. Place in Dutch oven with 1/2 inch of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until all water has evaporated and sausages have given up some of their fat and are lightly browned all over.
Drain fat from pan. Cut sausages into smaller pieces about 1 1/2 inches long.
Add wine, garlic, basil, oil and oregano. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Top with peppers, onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix well.
Cover and simmer another 30 minutes or until sausage is done, stirring occasionally.
I was in the lead for one day, then Billy weighs in at 150 or something like that. I think Billy's scale should be re-calibrated. Very Fishy.
Ingredients
3 peppers (1 red, 1 orange, 1 yellow or green)
1 lg. onion
1-1.5 lb. Italian Turkey sausage (sweet or hot)
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp oil
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup white wine
Steps
Separate links of sausage and prick with a fork. Place in Dutch oven with 1/2 inch of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until all water has evaporated and sausages have given up some of their fat and are lightly browned all over.
Drain fat from pan. Cut sausages into smaller pieces about 1 1/2 inches long.
Add wine, garlic, basil, oil and oregano. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Top with peppers, onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix well.
Cover and simmer another 30 minutes or until sausage is done, stirring occasionally.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Much Better Turkey Chili
Weight Lost since 1/2: 5.04 (halfway!)
So I posted a quick recipe for turkey chili yesterday. It is good stuff. But this recipe, while it takes longer to prepare and cook, tastes much better (the best turkey chili I've ever had) and has more veggies:
Ingredients
1.5 tbsp Canola Oil
3 lb ground turkey breast (99% lean)
2 cans organic black beans (or kidney, but the black are really good and give less gas)
2 28oz cans of organic diced or crushed tomatoes (If you like chunky tomatoes, used diced)
2 red peppers, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1-2 lg. onion, diced (depends on how much you like onions, I use 1)
4-8 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1/4 cup red wine
4 bay leaves
4 tsp. cumin
2 tbs. chili powder
2 tsp. sea salt
3 tbs. oregano
a pinch of cayene
1-3 Jalepenos (OPTIONAL. I don't use them. If you don't use them, this chili will not be hot at all, which I don't mind. If you like your chili hot, add the jalepenos)
Steps
Brown the meat in a skillet and drain. Saute the peppers and onions in canola oil in a separate pot. Add spices to the peppers and onions after they've cooked a bit.Don't over do the veggies - they'll cook when it's all mixed.
After turkey is browned, add turkey, tomatoes, water, red wine, bay leaves to the pot & let simmer for a couple of hours.
When you eat it, add some shredded cheddar or pecorino romano to the top.
Makes at least 8 servings. If you calculate the recipe as 8 servings, here is the estimated data:
Calories
462
Calories from Carbohydrate
181 (45 grams)
Calories from Fat
42 (5.6 g, 0.6 g saturated)
Calories from Protein
240 (62 g)
So I posted a quick recipe for turkey chili yesterday. It is good stuff. But this recipe, while it takes longer to prepare and cook, tastes much better (the best turkey chili I've ever had) and has more veggies:
Ingredients
1.5 tbsp Canola Oil
3 lb ground turkey breast (99% lean)
2 cans organic black beans (or kidney, but the black are really good and give less gas)
2 28oz cans of organic diced or crushed tomatoes (If you like chunky tomatoes, used diced)
2 red peppers, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1-2 lg. onion, diced (depends on how much you like onions, I use 1)
4-8 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1/4 cup red wine
4 bay leaves
4 tsp. cumin
2 tbs. chili powder
2 tsp. sea salt
3 tbs. oregano
a pinch of cayene
1-3 Jalepenos (OPTIONAL. I don't use them. If you don't use them, this chili will not be hot at all, which I don't mind. If you like your chili hot, add the jalepenos)
Steps
Brown the meat in a skillet and drain. Saute the peppers and onions in canola oil in a separate pot. Add spices to the peppers and onions after they've cooked a bit.Don't over do the veggies - they'll cook when it's all mixed.
After turkey is browned, add turkey, tomatoes, water, red wine, bay leaves to the pot & let simmer for a couple of hours.
When you eat it, add some shredded cheddar or pecorino romano to the top.
Makes at least 8 servings. If you calculate the recipe as 8 servings, here is the estimated data:
Calories
462
Calories from Carbohydrate
181 (45 grams)
Calories from Fat
42 (5.6 g, 0.6 g saturated)
Calories from Protein
240 (62 g)
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Quick Easy Turkey Chili
Weight Lost Since 1/2: 4.72
I caught the stomach bug that my family had, but it's not so bad, I'm just tired, achy and naseous. No workouts for the next three days probably. Bummer.
I thought I would start posting some recipies that I've learned during the journey. Today is a very easy Turkey Chili:
Ingredients
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1.5 lb ground turkey breast (99% fat free)
1 Shallot
2 Cloves garlic
1-4 Jalapeno (Depending on how hot you like it)
Medium Yellow Onion
Cumin (to taste for spicy)
Chili Powder (again to taste for spicy)
Big Can (28 oz) Organic Tomatoes
Salt/Pepper
Preparation
Chop Onion
Chop Jalapenos, removing seeds
Cook Olive Oil, Onion and Jalapenos on MEDIUM LOW heat for about 10 min
Then add garlic and shallots, both chopped Cook for another 10-15 on MEDIUM LOW
Once base is established, add turkey and brown
Add Tomatoes, Chili Powder, Salt, Pepper and cumin Turn heat to medium and cook for 20 min
Makes 3 servings. You can add beans as well, it just increases the calories.
Calories 439
Calories from Carbohydrate 103 Calories from Fat 135
Calories from Protein 200
Monday, January 28, 2008
Monday morning update
Weight Lost since 1/2: 4.08
I lost 1.12 lbs this week, but I had gained .72 last week, so basically, it took me two weeks to get back to the point where I was before I left for Wisconsin on 1/14. This was disappointing, since I tried so hard to stay on track, but as I said last week, travel messes up your body. Also, my measurements are still good, so I guess there was some muscle put on over the last few weeks.
Weight Average: 177.6- loss of 1.12 pounds this week (29.2 lbs total)
Measurements (Losses/Gains are for the week, not total)
Neck 14.625- No Change
Chest 38.25- Loss of 3/8"
R. Bicep 13.25- Gain of 1/4" (GUNS!) :)
Gut 33.375 - Loss of 1/4"
Waist 34.375 - Loss of 1/8"
Thigh 23- No Change
Not that you wanted to know, but I look at the last stages of this journey as the following:
Stage 1: When standing in front of the mirror relaxed with nothing on, there will be no visible love handles. (5 pounds from now, I think) Don't worry, no pictures will be posted.
Stage 2: When standing to the side of the mirror with nothing on, there will be no visible gut. (8 pounds from now, I think)
Stage 3. When standing in front of the mirror relaxed with boxers on, there will be no visible love handles. (10 pounds from now, I think)
Stage 4: When standing to the side of the mirror with boxers on, there will be no visible gut. At the completion of this stage, I'm ready for the pool, but still a ways to go. (13 pounds from now, I think)
Stage 5: When standing in front of the mirror with boxers, waist and hip area start to look defined. (15 pounds from now)
Stage 6: When sitting down, there are no fat rolls around the waist. (20 pounds from now)
Stage 7: Abs defined, six pack starting to show underneath my forest of hair, 7-8% body fat. Stunned and awed looks from people at the pool. Billy asks me if I can show him how to get that cut. People start cult groups to worship my defined body. My children always behave because they respect and fear my greatness. Women want to be with me (sorry, taken), Men want to be like me. (23 pounds from now)
So I'm guessing 155 is my target weight, but who knows...
I lost 1.12 lbs this week, but I had gained .72 last week, so basically, it took me two weeks to get back to the point where I was before I left for Wisconsin on 1/14. This was disappointing, since I tried so hard to stay on track, but as I said last week, travel messes up your body. Also, my measurements are still good, so I guess there was some muscle put on over the last few weeks.
Weight Average: 177.6- loss of 1.12 pounds this week (29.2 lbs total)
Measurements (Losses/Gains are for the week, not total)
Neck 14.625- No Change
Chest 38.25- Loss of 3/8"
R. Bicep 13.25- Gain of 1/4" (GUNS!) :)
Gut 33.375 - Loss of 1/4"
Waist 34.375 - Loss of 1/8"
Thigh 23- No Change
Not that you wanted to know, but I look at the last stages of this journey as the following:
Stage 1: When standing in front of the mirror relaxed with nothing on, there will be no visible love handles. (5 pounds from now, I think) Don't worry, no pictures will be posted.
Stage 2: When standing to the side of the mirror with nothing on, there will be no visible gut. (8 pounds from now, I think)
Stage 3. When standing in front of the mirror relaxed with boxers on, there will be no visible love handles. (10 pounds from now, I think)
Stage 4: When standing to the side of the mirror with boxers on, there will be no visible gut. At the completion of this stage, I'm ready for the pool, but still a ways to go. (13 pounds from now, I think)
Stage 5: When standing in front of the mirror with boxers, waist and hip area start to look defined. (15 pounds from now)
Stage 6: When sitting down, there are no fat rolls around the waist. (20 pounds from now)
Stage 7: Abs defined, six pack starting to show underneath my forest of hair, 7-8% body fat. Stunned and awed looks from people at the pool. Billy asks me if I can show him how to get that cut. People start cult groups to worship my defined body. My children always behave because they respect and fear my greatness. Women want to be with me (sorry, taken), Men want to be like me. (23 pounds from now)
So I'm guessing 155 is my target weight, but who knows...
My Wife: Osmosis
So my wonderful wife has lost 7 pounds since I started my journey in September. How, you may ask? Well, for the first 5 pounds, it was osmosis. Yes, she is annoying. Basically, she did the following:
1. She's one of those people that forgets to eat. So she would eat a bowl of Cheerios with Milk for breakfast at 6 am, then at 11 she would start to get dizzy and would wonder why. So for a few weeks, I would make her two scrambled eggs, a piece of sourdough toast, and a piece of turkey sausage for breakfast. This got her through the morning and helped her make good decisions about food throughout the day. Now she cooks this herself every morning (just the eggs and toast).
2. She listened to me talking about what I've been learning about food and WHY certain foods are bad for you (like Milky Way bars, which was one of her favorites). So she started making better decisions for lunch, and started skipping the pure junk (like candy bars and chips).
3. She does not cook, so she happily took part in the dinners that I cooked, regardless of the fact that they were healthy. For her, this was great since she didn't need to worry about dinner.
4. She started getting on the treadmill to walk 3-4 times a week.
So then she started noticing the results, and decided that she wanted to make the effort to lose 7-10 more pounds (she's pretty thin to begin with, she's a size 4 at this point). She doesn't really have a goal weight, she just wants to see her hips and thighs looking better. So about a month ago, she started keeping track, doing daily weigh ins. Since then she's lost 2.5 more pounds, for a total of around 7.
She also allowed me to talk her into the fact that if she wants to see her hips, thighs and butt look better, she should start doing different things than just the treadmill. So I designed a bodyweight program for her lower body and another one for her upper body. Things like squats, lunges, core work (bridge/plank, crunches), pushups, etc. We did the lower body program on Saturday, and she was sore yesterday, which I keep trying to tell her is a great sign!
So I'll be keeping you guys up to date on her progress. Unfortunately, today she caught the stomach bug that our kids had last week. So if she does what our 5 and 2 year olds did, she'll spend today vomiting, then the next 2 days not able to eat and being tired, then the next day with head congestion (weird). Obviously, I'm praying that I don't get this...
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Memorial Day
Weight Lost since 1/2: 3.68 (catching up in the slowest race ever)
It's funny that Billy mentions Memorial Day in his post. Once I got the confidence that I can truly get into shape, I started looking at Memorial Day as the BIG DAY. We belong to a pool, and it opens on Memorial Day. We're there every weekend during summer, and in years past, I've had to take my shirt off because my kids go in the pool, and I'm not going to be that douche in the pool with his shirt on. So, as horrifying as it sounds now (as I look at my "before" picture), I was shirtless at the pool last year.
Well, this year I'm ripping off the shirt at the pool with a vengence, I may even go into a posedown. There are two possible Jay's at the pool this year: 1) Jay with a lean physique, no "jelly roll" (which I'm currently sporting) 2) Fucking Ripped Jay. I will get to #2 eventually, I'm just not sure that this May will be that time. I may need to bulk like Billy did, then cut back down. I won't do that during the summer, I'd just work on maintaining over the summer and start a program in the fall.
Bought a pair of size 32 jeans at Old Navy today....Nice.
It's funny that Billy mentions Memorial Day in his post. Once I got the confidence that I can truly get into shape, I started looking at Memorial Day as the BIG DAY. We belong to a pool, and it opens on Memorial Day. We're there every weekend during summer, and in years past, I've had to take my shirt off because my kids go in the pool, and I'm not going to be that douche in the pool with his shirt on. So, as horrifying as it sounds now (as I look at my "before" picture), I was shirtless at the pool last year.
Well, this year I'm ripping off the shirt at the pool with a vengence, I may even go into a posedown. There are two possible Jay's at the pool this year: 1) Jay with a lean physique, no "jelly roll" (which I'm currently sporting) 2) Fucking Ripped Jay. I will get to #2 eventually, I'm just not sure that this May will be that time. I may need to bulk like Billy did, then cut back down. I won't do that during the summer, I'd just work on maintaining over the summer and start a program in the fall.
Bought a pair of size 32 jeans at Old Navy today....Nice.
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