When you get into the everyday rut of work and living between weekends, the most impacted thing is always our health. We plan working out and eating clean but there is always the scarcity of time. Also I don't know if Murphy is reading this or not, but his laws always cause some long term ailment whenever I plunge into exercise mode. And needless to say the cravings are irresistible when them diets begin. This time around, after having a fabulous holiday in the US of A where I indulged to the core and OD'd on all the goodness life has to offer, I'm so ready for a lifestyle overhaul giving scope to only cheating during holiday (twice a year and come on that's allowed). Being exposed to exotic local fresh produce we decided to go organic - to whatever extent we could living in Delhi. Today hubby and I went to a local supermarket and brought back goodies for the upcoming week. This blog is going to force me to record our daily progress in the lifestyle overhaul attempt
Day 1 ( June 1, 2014)
Brunch : Sandwich made of Boiled egg seasoned with salt, oregano and chilly flakes served with honey smoked ham on a bed of lettuce.
Dinner :Mediterranean grilled chicken with chickpeas , red bell peppers and mushroom on a bed of lettuce served with fresh peaches
Day 2 ( June 2, 2014) : 2.55 KM Run
Breakfast : Cereal with organic milk (constant)
Lunch : Spaghetti with Asparagus and Chicken
Dinner: Grilled Yakitori Marinated Salmon with Assorted sautéed vegetables
Day 3: (June 3, 2014) Ran 2.51 KM
Lunch : Slow cooked chicken chili
Dinner: Brussel Sprouts and Chicken Salad with orange juice and honey dressing
Day 4: (4 June 2014) - Rest Day
Breakfast :Fresh Mango and Green Apple
Lunch :We ran out of gas yesterday and the frustrated wife gave up all kitchen tasks. So, today was pamper me day and Alex packed me a good wholesome lunch - Lettuce, Egg and Ham sandwich with Siriracha sauce and it's all baked :)
Dinner: Hummus crusted chicken on a bed of baked veggies
Day 5 : (5 June 2014) - Ran 3.09 KM
Lunch: Chicken Phad Thai Noodles (made from brown flat noodles)
Dinner : Chicken Sauté with Asparagus and Snow peas
Day 6: (6 June 2014) - Ran 2.80 KM
Lunch: Turkish Chicken and Okra Casserole
Dinner: Fish soup for the soul
Day 7 : (7 June 2014) - Walk 1.38 KMs - Semi Rest Day
Lunch: Grilled Peri Peri Chicken with a Caper, Olive & Jalapeño Relish served with spicy rice on a bed of lettuce!
Dinner: Still digesting Lunch! Watermelon juice overload!
Day 8: 8 June 2014
Exercise: Cycled 11.68 Kms
Breakfast: Poached Eggs and Salami on Toast
Lunch: Chicken Biryani with Chilled spicy Yoghurt
Dinner : Glass of Milk :)
Day 9: 9 June 2014 - Rest Day
Lunch : Subway Salad - Turkey and Chicken Ham
Dinner : Chicken with Garlic Spinach and Button Mushrooms
Day 10: 10 June 2014 - 2.86 KM Run
Lunch : Chicken in a fresh Tomato and Eggplant Sauce with Fusilli
Dinner: Grilled Rosemary Chicken And Vegetables
Day 11: 11 June 2014 - 3.32 KM run
Lunch : Seasoned Chicken and Bean Sprouts with Flat noodles cooked in lemon grass water topped with ground nuts
Dinner: Creamy Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken
Day 12 : 12 June 2014 - Rest Day
Lunch: Pasta Shell with Chicken and Brussel Sprouts
Dinner: Rocket leaves and Chorizo salad with capers and pine nuts
Day 13: 13 June 2014 - Rainy Day
Lunch : More rocket leaves but this in a haaautdaaaag!
Dinner: Salami baked with garlic , tomato and Italian herbs on a bed of rocket leaves
Day 14: 14 June 2014 (3.35 KM Run)
Lunch : Shepherd's Pie
Day 15: 15 June 2014 (1.88 KM Walk+Sprint)
Lunch : Teriyaki Chicken with Snow Peas and Red Bell Peppers
Day 16: 16 June 2014 (Slothed)
Lunch: Pasta in Creamy Pumpkin sauce
Dinner: Chilly & Lemongrass Drumsticks served with a Thai style chickpeas and lettuce wrap
Day 17: 17 June 2014 (3.5 KM Run)
Lunch: Spinach pesto Fusilli with grilled spiced chicken
Dinner : Chicken & Salami with Rocket leaves , Brocolli and Mushroom
Day 18: 18 June 2014 (Rest Day)
Lunch: Egg cooked over a layer of spicy Okra
Dinner: Herbed Prawns done two ways with a rocket and tomato salad
Day 19: 19 June 2014 (Rest Day)
Lunch: Mutton Chili with brown rice in tortillas
Dinner : Watermelon Juice and Wine (Bday celeb)
Day 20: 20 June 2014 (3.27 KM Run)
Lunch: Left overs with a makeover
Dinner: Comfort Chicken & Leek Soup
Day 21: 21 June 2014 (3.07 KM Run)
Lunch: Chilly Garlic Rice with Chilly Chicken
Day 22: 22 June 2014 (Rest Day after OD Yday)
Lunch: Masala Dosa
Day 23: 23 June 2014 (Ran 3.55 KM)
Lunch: Green Bean & Red Pepper Chicken Pasta
Dinner: Spicy BBQ Chicken with lettuce and saucy chickpeas
Day 24: 24 June 2014 (Ran 2.16 KM)
Lunch: Carrot Rice with Sautéed Greens and Chicken
Chicken on a garden fresh salad seasoned with garlic and herbs
Day 25: 25 June 2014 (Ran 4 KM)
Lunch: Creole Chicken and Okra
Dinner : Herbed Chicken Roulade with a Chicken Jalapeños Salad - Chef Hubby
Day 26: 26 June 2014
Lunch: Chicken and Pumpkin Goulash
Dinner: Herbed Chicken & Prawn Pasta in Red Sauce
Day 27:27 June 2014 (2.86 KM Run)
Lunch: Chicken and Asparagus Lemon stir fry
Dinner: Wedding reception - lots of salad
Day 28: 28 June 2014
Lunch: Mom's Super Delicacies all the way from Kerala - Squid, Prawn, Beef and all that Jazz
Dinner: Lemon Coriander Soup
Day 29: 29 June 2014
Lunch: Appam and Chicken Stew - South Indian yummies!
Day 30: 30 June 2014 (4 KM Run)
Lunch: Chicken and Peas Pesto Pasta
Dinner: Grilled Peri Peri chicken with an herbed Mushroom, tomato and Vodka Pan sauce
With this we ended our one month of awesome eating and working out. What we gained? Happy tummies, physical fitness, conversion from sloths to prospective marathoners (we've already done two 10 K runs and are preparing for a half marathon in November) and a whole load of contentment. Are we done yet? Hell no, this was just the beginning to a lifetime of good lifestyles :)
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