Three Week Weigh In

Well, it's been officially 3 weeks of dieting and I've lost a total of 9lbs. The weight loss is slowing down, but as long as it is consistent I'm fine. I'm seeing a lot of positive changes in my body, which is exciting. I feel stronger, more flexible and full of energy. The hardest part of dieting is meal planning/prepping. You have to make time for yourself though and make it a priority. Here's a few things that I ate this past week:

Spaghetti Squash with Arthichoke Hearts, Tomatoes and Peso

 

Blackened Tilapia and Sweet Potato Fries



I also enjoyed some crawfish! I've continued doing yoga and don't see me slowing down any time soon! Next week will make a month and I will be eligible for my first cheat day! After a month of dieting, you're allowed one cheat day a week. My first falls on Super Bowl Sunday and I'm so ready!

I'd also like to thank my boyfriend for being such a great support system. Temptation is everywhere and it's so easy to cheat. It's nice to have someone holding you accountable. Find a partner and get started!

The Big Kahuna Tuna

My mother, sister and I invented this tuna steak sandwich three years ago: The Big Kahuna Tuna! We call it this, because it is packed high with thick tuna steak, sauteed onions and tomatoes, wasabi, soy sauce and avocado all piled on a hamburger bun or Hawaiian sweet bun.

This has turned into one of our favorite meals. But, since we're dieting we can't have our Big Kahuna Tuna and avocado fries. Instead, we made this low-calorie, delicious option:

 

 

For under 500 calories,  you can enjoy baked (skinless) sweet potato fries and a bread-less Big Kahuna Tuna! Here's how we did it:

1. Cover your thawed or fresh tuna steaks with salt and pepper and allow them to marinate in soy sauce and wasabi while you prep the rest of the meal.
2. Preheat your oven to 375.
3. Peel the skin off of one sweet potato and dice the potato into very thin, long strips.
4. Toss these strips in a bowl with olive oil and other seasonings of choice. We use: black pepper, garlic salt, cayenne and smoke seasoning.
5. Cover a pan with aluminum foil, spray with pam and spread the fries out.
6. Place fries in the oven and allow to bake for 30 minutes.
7. After 15 minutes of baking, start working on your sandwich. Chop 1 onion, 1 tomato and 1 avocado. Place onions and tomatoes in a skillet on med-high and saute with olive oil and soy sauce. After the onions are translucent (approximately 5 minutes) add in your Tuna Steaks.
8. Cook tuna steaks for 2 minutes on each side for rare and up to 3 minutes and 30 seconds on each side for well-done.
9. Plate your food by first putting down your tuna steaks then topping with cooked veggies, avocadom fresh wasabi and more soy sauce. Add a side of fries and you are good to go!
10. ENJOY!