Friday, April 19, 2013

..:21 Days:..

I only made it 21 days direct-carb-free and alcohol free. Yes, it was hard to do. We went to an open bar wedding... and planned to eat carbs to celebrate our 4th year meeting anniversary. Hoping back on the banwagon can be difficult especially when it's the start of your period too. The first day of it was push day at the gym and it was difficult to stand, lean, push and just be there at the gym. But I "pushed" through it and got it done. The next scheduled cheat day is May 3rd when Lia visits.

Here is one of my recent yummy dishes I made. I looked for recipes and videos, but many of them were all ground beef with tomato and cheese dishes... I wanted healthier and Asian flavored... So I made my own version of stuffed bell peppers!

The veggies I chose carrots, onions, basil and cilantro.

Group pork, 3 eggs, oyster sauce, salt and black pepper.

Mix the veggies in with the pork mix!

Prepare the bell peppers by cutting the top and taking out the seeds.

Stuff them with the pork/veggies mix. Cover with foil. Bake for an hour, 400 degrees. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 to brown them. It was tasty and easy to make! 

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

..:It's Paying Off:..

Trust in the process. Eat clean. Workout. Lift weights. Drink water. Do it again and again. Everything will fall into place and you'll be one happy girl (like me!!).

      I am so happy about my body right now. I've lost inches where I want to and grown inches in places that I want to too. The progress has been slow... but the progress is making it more enjoyable to be in the gym and to want me to lift heavier! I have to admit doing the same workouts as Duong has really helped out alot too. He pushes me to do that extra rep and encourages me to up my weights.

      Today is Day #10. I have not consumed one direct carb... Not even one pieces of sweets! No money has been paid to Hon. I went out to two restaurants to eat with friends and managed to order clean meals! Of course I paid alot more money.. It's much cheaper to eat the pasta and burgers, but not this time around. I paid extra for that steak and that salmon. I went to a birthday party and didn't have any alcohol, instead I sipped on diet coke. There was no pressure from friends... because we're not in college anymore. My friends respected my decision. Just 30 more days until my schedule cheat meal. It'll be when Lia and Rich are in town. We're going to P.F. Chang's. I'll probably order a noodle dish (that's what I miss the most) and a yummy cocktail to sip on!

      I worked out before I meet Duong.. but it was alot more cardio and I continued to ask myself "Why am I not toned yet?" I was lifting 5lbs because I was afraid to turn into a HULK... Little did I know.. Genetically it can't happen!

      Aside from that, it's Spring Break for me and I'm loving it. I spent the whole day yesterday at my mom's with my sisters cooking and cleaning. Today's schedule is to relax and do some research about Thailand and Vietnam.

      Since getting married, I have been asked by nearly everyone about when I am going to have kids. I simply just want to enjoy married life and want to make more memories with husband for now. I see it all around me how difficult it is to have children and I know I'm not ready for it. Sure, there might not be such a thing as ready for it... but I just want to be able to feel more secure about it. Yes, its pure selfishness if you'd like to call it that. Maybe after this summer! :P