Tuna Burger Recipe

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What Is Your Inspiration?

What is your inspiration for keeping healthy?

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Jan
28

Tuna Burger Recipe

This Tuna Burger is full of good for you veggies. Not to mention it also contains oats and chia seeds to help keep you full! Trust me - you will never even know they are in there, and neither will your family!
Tuna Burgers
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Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Serves: 8
Take a twist on the typical burger! These tuna burgers are good for you and are quick and easy to make!
Ingredients
  • 12 oz Low Sodium Chunk Tuna In Water (or drained)
  • 1/2 Medium White Onion
  • 1/4 Green Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Franks Red Hot Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats, Dry
  • 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Mrs Dash Italian Seasoning Mix
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Light Mayo
  • 1 Egg
Instructions
  1. Mix Tuna, Worcestershire, Franks Red Hot, Steel Oats, Chia Seeds, Italian Seasoning, Garlic, Mayo, and Egg into a medium sized bowl
  2. Grate Onion and Pepper into Mixture(if you don't have a small handheld grater, you can finely mince them as well)
  3. Mix well until all ingredients are combined
  4. Place in fridge for about 20 minutes
  5. Coat Non-Stick Skillet with Non-Stick Cooking Spray and warm to medium-high
  6. Make patties with the tuna (they are a bit delicate, so be careful!)
  7. Cook 4-5 Minutes on each side until browned
  8. *Take care when turning*
  9. Top with your favorite burger toppings!
  10. **Nutritional Information Is For Burger Only - Bun, Cheese, and any additional toppings add to the nutritional values**
Serving size: 1 Burger Calories: 140 Weight Watchers Points Plus: 3
 
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Jan
25

What Is Your Inspiration?

I've been in a bit of a funk lately. I'm not sure if it's the crazy weather (here in Cincinnati it goes from an ice storm to a thunderstorm in about 36 hours!), if it's because we no longer have a gym membership (more on that later!) or if it is just....well, me.

Either way, I've been finding it easier to miss workouts, eat crap (Homemade Black Raspberry Chip Ice Cream is a HUGE weakness for me), and much much easier to not track my foods.

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I don't have any excuse to not track now either. Before it was an issue of tracking on my phone because I was using Android, and the Weight Watchers app, well, just sucks for Andorid. But now I have an iPhone, so I don't even have that excuse!

The Biggest Loser was on last night and if you haven't been watching this newest season, it's all about "No Excuses." The funny thing about it though is that I have seen more excuses and people quitting/wanting to quit this season than ever before. Then there I am running my mouth about how they just need to suck it up and do it. They knew what the show was about and what it takes to lose the weight.....

Um....Hello, Kettle? Black.

I totally know what I need to do. I was successful through most of last year, and have still been successful in maintaining the majority of my loss so far and my distance in running. I just need to revisit what my original inspiration was so that I can continue to pursue my goals in this area of my life.

My inspiration to lose weight came from a few things. I turned 30, had 3 kids, and couldn't fit into a ride at a fair. I hate my wedding pictures because I do not like the way I look in them. I don't want to die of a heart attack when I am 45 because I couldn't take care of myself. I don't want my kids to think that it is okay to be obese and eat fast food and ice cream everyday.

So, with all of that out there (Shew!) I am recommitting to do what worked before. I'm going to track, on paper, because that is when I have been the most successful. I'll still have my phone and computer access to my tracker in a pinch, but the paper tracker keeps me accountable. I also need to get back into a training plan and stick to it. It's a little more complicated now without the gym, but is completely doable.

Stay tuned for more updates! I need to get those progress pages up to date ;-)

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Jan
25

Free Weight Watchers Cookbook

Right now you can get a FREE Kindle download of the Weight Watchers Points Plus Crock Pot Cookbook.

Even if you don't have a kindle or another reader, you can download Adobe Digital Editions and have this cookbook right at your fingertips on your computer.

I took a look at this and there are some mighty fine recipes, including Spiced Applesauce, Chicken & Dumplings, and Stuffed Peppers. It's been a goal of mine to use my slow cooker more, so this will definitely get me heading in the right direction!

Prices on Amazon can change at any moment, so if you're interested, head over there now!

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Jan
23

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Casserole
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Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Serves: 8
This creamy casserole is comfort food without the guilt!
Ingredients
  • 1 Can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 9 oz Chicken Breast, Cooked, Shredded
  • 1 Medium White Onion
  • 1 Cup Whole Grain Brown Rice, Dry
  • 2 Cups Fat Free Milk
  • 2 Cups Broccoli
  • 1/2 Cup Fat Free Shredded Cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees
  2. Obtain 9x13 Casserole Dish
  3. Place Dry Rice, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Chicken, Onion, and 1 Cup of Milk Into Dish
  4. Place 2 Cups of Broccoli and Remaining 1 Cup of Milk Into Blender
  5. Blend Until Smooth
  6. Place Milk/Broccoli Mixtue Into Dish and Mix Until Well Blended
  7. Top Evenly with Shredded Cheese
  8. Bake at 375 Degrees For 45 Minutes
Serving size: 1 Cup
Notes
Weight Watchers Points Plus: 5 Calories Per Serving: 190
 
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Jan
23

McDonalds Points Plus Values

While I realize that it is not the best option in the world, McDonalds does exist, and you may occasionally eat there while doing Weight Watchers. There are some healthier options to have there, but if you are craving something like a burger and fries, try a kids meal or one of the new mini meals. This way you can still have the taste you're craving but without as many points as say, a Quarter Pounder or a Big Mac.

A big part of me being able to stay on Weight Watchers is knowing that there are options - no matter where I am or what I am eating. It's all about the choices!

Here are some of the better choices to pick at McDonalds while following Weight Watchers:

Breakfast Items

  • Breakfast Biscuit, Regular Size - 7
  • Fruit & Maple Oatmeal with No Brown Sugar - 6
  • Fruit & Maple Oatmeal - 7
  • Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait - 4
  • Egg McMuffin - 8
  • English Muffin - 4
  • Scrambled Eggs - 4
  • Snack Size Fruit & Walnut Salad - 6

Lunch/Dinner Items

  • Cheeseburger - 8
  • Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap - 7
  • Hamburger - 7
  • Small French Fries - 6
  • Side Salad - 0
  • Newman's Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, 1.5 oz - 1
  • Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken - 8
  • McChicken, No Mayo - 8

Dessert/Beverage Items

  • Snack Size Fruit & Walnut Salad - 6
  • Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait - 4
  • Kiddie Cone - 1
  • Iced Latte, Small - 2
  • Nonfat Latte, Small - 2
  • Nonfat Cappuccino, Small - 2
  • Iced Coffee with Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup, Small - 2
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Jan
22

Chia Oatmeal Fail

Somewhere along the way (I think it was on twitter), I heard some banter about Chia Seeds .  I didn't really catch all that they were about other than they are supposed to be super healthy for you and may even help contribute to your staying full.

So, when they went on sale free at Walgreen's after Register Rewards, I picked up a bottle.

And then I wondered - what in the heck do I do with these?

I've actually tried them three ways - smoothie (very good), meatloaf (subbed them in for the egg and it worked out great), and then I tried them in my oatmeal.

Yeah.  It wasn't nice at all.  I didn't like it.  They were crunchy!

So, I know I have heard that you can put your Chia Seed in your oatmeal, and I'm assuming most people don't like their oatmeal crunchy - so please tell me what I did wrong. Maybe I should have added them before I cooked the oatmeal?

I'd love to hear your chia success stories - I'm looking for new ways to use them! And I'd like to be able to stand them in my oatmeal in the morning as well so any advice there would be greatly appreciated!

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Jan
20

Healthy Coupon Shopping: Milk, Produce, and Meat!

For those of you who know me personally, you know that using coupons is a big part of my life. Something that I encounter a lot out in the community is "Oh, I don't use coupons because you can't eat healthy and save money with coupons..."

Oh yeah? Sounds like a challenge to me!

Let me throw a little disclaimer in here though. My healthy and your healthy may be different. I'm not saying I buy all organic, all natural, gluten free, hormone free, processed free items.....but - I do try to do better than buying chips and soda every trip. If my healthy is not your healthy, I apologize :-)

Now, on with the post!

I want to show that you can eat healthy (my healthy) on a budget. I won't highlight every trip I make because that would get a bit overwhelming - but I will show when I get high savings on quality items.

So, here is a picture from this weeks trip to Meijer:

Any guesses on how much it cost me?? $20, $30, $40?? $9 bucks and change.

And I bought a paper that cost $2.

So, for a little over $7, I got all of that. Pretty sweet, right!?

Some hightlights of my purchases: Smart Balance Milk: $0.59 Brownberry Bread: FREE with Hormel Natural Choice Meat Grapes: $0.99/lb Splenda Essentials: $0.44

I love saving money on items that my family and I will use and will break through the "couponing is unhealthy" sterotype!

If you'd like to learn how to save money on your groceries and get great deals like this one - check out The Savings Lifestyle!

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Jan
14

2012 Goals – Run, Run, Rudolph!

Yes, I do realize that we are about half through January and I am just now writing out my 2012 goals.  Better late than never, right? ;-)

I feel really good about all I accomplished in 2011 - losing 40'ish pounds, running a few 5Ks, and running a 10K (I did NOT see that one coming!).

I want to continue running in 2012.  I have been batting around with what races I want to do and what training plan I want to use, and I *think* I have decided on a few things.....after all, I've had a few weeks to think about it!

I am going to start training for a half-marathon.  It's just the next logical step in my running.  I actually tried to start this back in December after the 10K, but I fell off the wagon pretty hard.

I have not yet decided if I am going to sign up for a half yet......that is a big step for me.  We'll just have to see where the cookie falls with that one!

So, I've got increasing my mileage in running, and .... oh yeah.  I'm gonna get back to losing weight.

Seriously, not much of a budge on that scale since about July last summer. EEK!

No fault of Weight Watchers.  It's amazing.  When you eat fast food and ice cream and whatever else your yapper tends to fall upon, the program doesn't work as well for you.....especially when you aren't tracking what. so. ever.

So yeah - tracking and eating healthy again is back for me this year.  I lost 7 pounds last week (yeah, a tribute to how much crap was in my system, no doubt!) so that's a good start.

I'm curious to know what everyone else tends to think about eating plans/running plans and the like.  Do you you have a structured program you use or just fly though with whatever feels right?  Inquiring minds want to know!

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Nov
04

Bridge To 10K – W1D2 Workout

Tuesday I started the Bridge to 10K program. Day 1 was difficult due to not having the right clothing, and today became increasingly difficult because it was pouring down rain. I told myself that I was going to stick to my training schedule - no. matter. what. So, with a skeptic attitude, I headed out.

Yep, that's me looking scared because it was raining. Wait, what? You want me to run 3 whatever miles in the pouring rain? In November!!?? I honestly didn't think I would finish today. Before I even got through my walking warmup and to the end of the drive at the gym I wanted to come back. My feet were already soaked, the rain was pelting me in the face (because yes, I forgot a hat!), and my fingers were cold.

I told myself to just Shut Up and Run. I actually have a Bondi-Band that has that saying on it. It's one of my running mantras because I tend to whine a lot in my head when I'm running. So tonight, I just shut up and ran.

I found out that it is actually kind of fun to run in the rain. I don't know that I would prefer it everyday - but I felt like a kid out playing again. I ended up running 2.99 miles in 44 minutes. Not the best pace, but it was pouring!

I proved something to myself tonight by completing that run and I'm so excited to go out for W1D3 on Saturday!

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Nov
03

Cincinnati Run Like Hell 5K Recap

I was so excited to get to do the Cincinnati Run Like Hell 5K to benefit Cystic Fibrosis! This would be my second 5K run and I felt more prepared than I did for any run so far.

Since this is a 5K that is right around Halloween, a costume is worn by most people. Let's just say - I'm not so much a costume person! I literally picked out my costume the day of the race! Here's what I went with:

Yep, I went as an 80's girl. Pretty easy to find items to go along and also easy to run in since most of the costume was just accessories! The kids also got a big kick out of the green and pink hairspray ;-)

I got ready to go and put on my number. I love the thrill of putting on a bib number for the first time. It reminds me of how far I've come in my running!

The race starts just off of Xavier University's campus. I realized after I parked that they've changed the campus a lot since I've been there. I was walking around and realized I was on the other side of campus from where I needed to be. So, I tried pulling up a map on my phone while walking. Big mistake...

I went flying thorugh the air and hit really, really hard. I honestly thought I was going to be seriously hurt when I first hit. Turned out I just scraped up my hand, bruised my leg, and my side. Nothing too terrible!

Finally it was time for the start of the race!

It was pretty crowded for probably the first half mile. Like, to the point that it was difficult to run. We started heading down the hill and then looped into the cemetary. Let me just say - running in a cemetery at night is a little creepy!

Right around 1.5 miles in I noticed that I could see the people up ahead - but they were above me. Hmmm, that's odd - right? Nope - there was a really big (well, big to me) hill right up ahead.

I didn't really train much with hills so this was tough for me. But I kept going!

We headed back out of the cemetery and back up the loop that we started out on. Remember that hill we went down. Yeah - we had to run back up it too. I believe my words at that point were Holy Freaking Hill!

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After that point it was just getting it done. I saw the finish line and sprinted as fast as I could. I hadn't looked at my phone (I was running Run Keeper) so I wasn't sure exactly how I was doing. I ended up finishing in 43:10 - about a minute better than my last 5k run.

I'm totally cool with that! I'm still amazed that I can run more than a mile and any time I improve at all from a prior attempt it's just gravy. This course was a lot more difficult than my last 5k as well.

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Now I look forward to the future. I am starting the Bridge To 10K program, I have another 5k on November 12, and then I have a 10K scheduled on Thanksgiving morning. I'm excited to see how far I can take this!

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