Healthified cashew chicken and broccoli

2 tsp canola oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breats, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tsp finely chopped gingerroot 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32 oz carton) 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups frozen sugar snap peas (fromm 24 oz bag) 3 tbls reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tsp rice vinegar 1 tbls cornstarch 1 tsp sugar 2 medium green onions, sliced 3 c hot cooked brown rice 1/4 c salted cashew halves and pieces 1. in 12 inch non stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and gingerroot : cook and stir 4-5 mins until chicken begins to brown. 2. Add broccoli,1/2 c of the broth and pepper flakes. Cover: cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring once. Add peas; cook 2-4 mins longer, stirring once until veggies are crisp and tender. 3. In a small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 c broth, soy sauce,vinegar,cornstartch and sugar; stir into chicken mixture. Add onions;cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Stir over rice;sprinkle with cashews makes 4 servings 1 serving =chicken mixture & 3/4 c rice. calories- 440 fat- 11g carb- 51 fiber- 8 protein- 35

Today!

12 hour work day is done. Went to the gym after work for a 1/2 hour workout. 300 calories burned. For lunch today I had Indian Dhal. I highly recommend it for anyone, especially if you are dieting. It's very healthy and comes in @150 calories for a 1 cup serving. Note to self- find a good recipe for indian dhal and try to make it yourself!

My Dream!

Last night I had a dream that the world was ending and my first thought was "cool, I get to quit my diet!" That just goes to show how difficult and horrible dieting can be at times!!!!

550 calorie workout is done! Here is tonight's dinner. I had enough cals left over for 1/4 avacado on my salad. Btw- I tried Lean Cuisine "spinach artichoke dip" for lunch. It is 200 calories and I you pair it with a big salad, makes a decent lunch and tastes pretty good! I have to be honest and tell you that the serving is TINY!

Holy sore!

Even though I've been doing a lot of cardio at the gym, I must have used some leg muscles that have not been used in a while! My hip joint is a little f$&?!d also! Did I mention I saw Bill and Melinda gates on my hike yesterday?

Note to self- must do more hiking....

Hiking!

4 mile hike today at Rattlesnake ridge! pasta Dinner after. Great day:)

Dinner!

Here tonight's dinner! A veggie sandwich and salad. I tried to find a whole wheat baguette,but no such luck :(. Sandwich has avocado, pepperoncini, tomato, cucumber, lettuce and olives. Oh yeah, a very small slice of cheese and red wine vinegar. 341 calories for whole meal!