Saturday, August 8, 2009

Wasted Weekends

So, I've been living a constant pattern of trying to diet and be healthy during the week but then when the weekend hits, I ditch the food journal and start drinking and eating irresponsibly. I'm still struggling with staying motivated. I wonder if I'll ever man up and start taking this seriously...

I guess right now on the plus side my dad is so lame that there's no food in the fridge, so there goes any worry about temptation. I feel dreadful however in my decision to use my last few free dollars to buy my own snacks-cherry almond chocolate, pretzels and curry flavored rice chips. It all just sounds so appetizing. Maybe I shouldn't write about the indulgent foods I shouldn't be eating.

I've also noticed that I need to start writing in this blog more often. I think since the summer, I may have gained ten pounds. It's horrifying it really is. I can't even stand to think about it, but I'll have to- everyday it is a constant reminder that I must take action to achieve the results I want.

Instead of writing about my inspirations again, I will write down a couple healthy recipes that I want to try.

Thai Chicken Marinade

400 ml can of coconut milk
125 ml (1/2 cup) peanut butter
30 ml (2 tbsp) fish sauce
30 ml (2 tbsp) red or green curry paste
10 ml (2 tsp) granulated sugar
60 ml (1/4 cup) chopped coriander (cilantro)
6-8 chicken breasts

Mix coconut milk, peanut butter, curry paste, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Then stir in coriander. Makes about 360 ml (2 1/4 cups) marinade. Before marinating, cut shallow slashes in chicken breasts. Marinate minimum of 30 minutes to overnight before grilling. Can also be used to marinate 1.5 lbs shrimp (marinate for 30 minutes).
*Serve with jasmine rice or stir fried veggies
*Keep chicken refrigerated while marinating
*Grill 5-7 per side

Banana Cake

3 moist brown bananas
2 eggs
dark brown sugar
grape seed oil or butter
all purpose flour
baking powder
baking soda
cinnamon
nutmeg
walnuts

Mash all ingredients with a masher, butter a cake pan, cook until finished at 350 degrees.

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