Time to step back and make a plan to handle all those Christmas treats, drinks and snacks that undermine your good nutrition habits. Just sitting down and thinking ahead of what you want to accomplish is a good first step. Next, decide what level of “clean” eating are you willing to accept. Setting yourself some standards to begin with will allow you to indulge to the level you are willing to accept without completely going off the rails. Is just one piece of pie acceptable? Just 1 glass of cheer? When you are entering a dinner party/etc (with no more than 6 guests, right?) be ready to decline that second helping, glass or treat. You should know yourself well enough to be able to say yes or no. For me, if I start with a little taste of chocolate, it just cascades into another and another so I am better off not beginning at all. On the other hand I can pass on the drinks just fine and cake or pie is okay with just a small slice. Pick and choose the battles you know you can manage. As far as meals, try loading half the plate with non starchy vegetables ( broc/cauli/carrot/zucc/onion/cucumbers/salad) then fill the rest of the plate with mostly protein and maybe “a dab” of starch, potato/bread- put some healthy fats on the side (olives/avocadoes/almonds) and you are ready. Have you decided if going for a second helping is acceptable to your plan? Have it thought out and if you are still hungry and don’t want to overeat, top if off with a glass of water to fill you up. Good eating and good luck!
I went through the second round of chemo last Friday Dec 4. I have felt good all week, just tired and need a couple naps. I was starting to lose my hair last weekend and my hair follicles were tender to the touch so I shaved my head. Not much of a change for my hairstyle so no big deal. My next treatment is Christmas Eve and by mid January I will have anther CT scan to check the progress. I can already tell their is a reduction in the size of the tumor and am able to get some 5k walks in during the week. Thanks for all your prayers and support. You guys are great!
HOME WORKOUTS- Burpees, run/jumpingjacks/mtn climbers/j squats, POKER, 50 reps x 5 moves, TABATA, DEATH BY 30M
REGULAR WODS- thrusters/pullups, jump rope, SHOULDER WORK, supermom/pushup/rope, thruster/KTE/rope, run/overhead squats
SCHEDULE- The gym will remain closed again this week. If you have questions or need anything let me know. As for now we will continue with the home workouts- you guys have been doing a great job keeping after it. I am very impressed with how dedicated you are. Keep up the great work and encouraging each other.
Tuna Cakes with Lemon Parsley Slaw
Ingredients
Lemon Parsley Slaw:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil based mayonnaise
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Tuna Cakes:
- 2 5- ounce cans tuna drained
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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Make the slaw by whisking the mayo, lemon, and garlic in a large bowl. Add the cabbage and parsley, season with salt and pepper. Stir and set aside.
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To make the tuna cakes, mix the tuna, green onions, garlic, lemon, almond flour, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Mix well and form into 4 patties.
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Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add the oil. Fry the tuna cakes until browned on both sides.
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Serve over the slaw.
SEE YOU SOON AND KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT EFFORT!
3,2,1 GO!
DEAN