I'm coming to you from my couch, where I have perched after showering, painting my toes and finger nails and relaxing. It's a first in weeks. Wanna know why I am finally paying attention to a very important pillar of my whole life? Because our house is FINALLY on the market. The hubster and I have been working for quite some time and it has been a challenge to my five pillar lifestyle.
I've been diligent with my workouts and visits to my chiropractor, but rest and relaxation and solid nutrition have taken a back seat.
I realized how important planning is. We've all heard it before. Fail to plan and it's a plan to fail. Amen to that. If we get too busy on a Sunday to get my grocery shopping done and meals for the week planned, we end up eating something 'quick' or 'easy' - fast food, restaurants, or convenience foods. My will power was just "meh" - the rest of the family is having pizza, why not. They're going out for Philly Steaks, why not.
It's a vicious cycle. When you don't eat right, you don't have the energy to do all the things you need to do. The more junk fuel you put in your body, the more you crave junk fuel. It's mental.
Yesterday (Sunday), I got back to my schedule. I fasted (with a cleanse). It was tough, but felt good to have purpose, to use will power, and to push through so I can feel amazing again. I cooked breakfast and dinner for the family - breakfast was french toast (nothing that I'd want, so it was ok to make it for them without wishing I could have some.) and dinner was one of my favorites and a special request by the hubster. I'm going to give you the recipe!
Ingredients: (and how to modify it)
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
1 each red, yellow, green bell peppers
1/2 white (sweet) onion
2 cloves garlic (or minced garlic)
Cajun Seasoning to taste - (you can buy this premixed, or you can use Cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper)
1 cup chopped mushrooms (fresh or canned - fresh is better!)
1 large can tomato sauce (if you have fresh tomato sauce from your garden, or an organic brand, that's the best. I use Hunt's because that's what the hubster likes)
4-6 servings cooked whole week fettuccine pasta (I boil the pasta in water with a touch of olive oil and sea salt for 8 minutes)
Drizzle olive oil in your non-stick skillet and heat to medium high. Add garlic, onion, peppers and mushrooms and saute. (I like my veggies a little more crisp, so don't over cook them!) Season with your mixture of Cajun seasoning. Want it extra zippy? ADD MORE!
Cut the chicken breast into strips, season heavily (turn to coat all sides) with the Cajun spices. Add the chicken to the veggies, cover and cook on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through. Add tomato sauces and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Plate: One spaghetti spoon 'scoop' of pasta, and a heaping spoonful of the chicken/veggies sauce, a touch of Parmesan cheese and you're all set. Serve with a spinach or mixed green salad and enjoy!
This stuff is even better left over. The seasoning really develops and seeps into the noodles, too! YUMMMMM!!!!
So, here's to getting back on track and to having the house projects done... for now, until we get to the "new" house!
Until next time,
<3 Jen
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