Cooking Adventure

Today I was inspired by Barefoot Contessa to make Irish Soda Bread. This bread is not in my competition diet, but at least I can enjoy the warm smell of fresh baked bread...my loyal husband will be enjoying every bite!

Lactaid Adventure

Avoiding milk products because I am lactose intolerant is not an option anymore. I bought a box of these lactaid fast acting chewables and like magic, my problem is solved! Despite a bit of gas, no bloating and diarrhea.

For those of you who are not familiar with lactose intolerance here it is: the inability or insufficient ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products

Killer Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• Orange Zest

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth.
2. Pour batter onto the griddle, to form 5 pancakes. Flip pancakes when edges appear to harden. Cook pancakes on other side for same amount of time until golden brown.

Diet Adventure #2

Tomorrow I embark on a new adventure - taking dieting to another level! My daily food intake goal.

Calories: 1300-1400

Fat: 30-40 g

Carb: 160-170g

Protein: 100 g

6:00-1:00pm - oatmeal, bread, fruit, variety of protein sources

1:00-7:00pm - vegetables, variety of protein sources, olive oil, almonds

Almond Adventure

Eating raw almonds are good, but they are fabulous when you roast them. No oil needed.

Buy bulk almonds and roast them at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes. A great source of fat and protein to complete a meal.

Salmon Adventure

I really enjoy trips to the fish market. Check out Newman's Fish Market located in Eugene, OR. They have fresh salmon for a good price. Typical diet meal for me consists of salmon, asparagus, and broccoli.

To those of you not on a diet, Newman's Fish Market is known for their delicious fish & chips. Check it out!

Pros/Cons of Competition Diet

Pros - muscle definition, self-satisfaction of achieving a personal challenge, reaching goal & placing 1st

Cons - feeling cold 24/7, decreased sex drive, baggy clothes, wedding ring too loose to wear