Took a breather....

I'm back!  After 2 weeks of filming my first feature film, my schedule is now back to (somewhat) normal.  Although while having an amazing time on set, getting up super early to report to set, and the crack green sauce that Chef Kenny had on set for us, working out was pretty null and void.  So, I was determined that while I was on set and not able to work out as hard as I knew I needed to, I made small changes to my eating that would assist me in maintaining my weight.  I made the decision to add an extra piece a fruit a day, "try" to stay away from the bread and the desserts, as well as make a conscious effort to drink more water while on set.  Some days were easier than others (especially with Mango Cinnamon Lemonade Iced Tea sitting in front of me) but I was successful nonetheless. 

Now that I am back, my workout schedule will resume and so will the blog!  First up, workout myth buster for those that think that the "fat burning zone" setting on your equipment is the only way to lose unwanted inches.  This wonderful article by Greg Presto on Livestrong.com provided some very insightful information as to how we can begin to change the way we think about health and fitness.  Remember, this is about a lifestyle change and not a fad diet.  In order to gain and maintain the results, our mindsets will need to change.  Renew your mind.  How many times have we heard this phrase.  If you say none, now is a good time to think about it. 

Here is a great recipe to accompany and encourage your changing eating habits.  This recipe provides flavor from a few simple ingredients. 

Baked Chili Tilapia w/ Bok Choy

Ingredients

2 tablespoons EVOO
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp basil

4 pieces of tilapia
4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise

Method

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and chili-garlic paste. Brush tilapia and bok choy with some of the olive oil mixture.  With foil, loosely wrap the tilapia and bok choy, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining olive oil mixture, until tilapia is almost opaque in the center (fish will continue cook once removed from the oven) and bok choy is browned and softened, 7 to 8 minutes. 

I like to add a cup of cooked brown rice with this recipe.  It's a great meal to eat for lunch the next day too!  Happy and healthy new year everyone!!  Be good to yourself.

~ Knife Out