Depression?

This week has been a big one for me.

• Making this BLOG about my health journey
• Chia seeds
• Starting exercise programs
• Being diagnosed with depression

That last one only happened yesterday.  That feels so long ago.  Yesterday I had an episode (the doctor called it that) and told me not to work for four weeks.  Work is my stresser. My friends and family have been so supportive.  I love my C.  Luckily I only have just over a week left until the school holidays starts anyway so I shouldn't feel too guilty about not being at work.  Well I'm trying not to.

So instead of doing the cardio this morning, as per the plan, I did the yoga instead.  Two days of yoga won't really matter, I need to relax.

Chia Seed Experiment 3 - Basic Asian Chia Stir Fry Sauce

Tonight's experiement went so well.

I used the recipe from here: Chia Seed Recipes.  It was pretty strong but C and I like those flavours. I used the sauce with stirfried broccoli and corn, served with baked fish - I think it was whiting but I was in charge of the veg tonight so I couldn't say for sure.

I haven't gone back to adding the seeds to my drinks I just don't think I could stomach it.

Chia Seed Experiment 2 - Orange Juice

One way that is suggested to consume chia seeds is to mix it with water or juice in the mornings.  I'm a bit sceptical about this because I'm not a fan of funny textures. I don't like pith in my juice at the best of times, so actually adding seeds? 

Hello weird green concoction.

Yes I drank it, it didn’t kill me.  I got through it without gagging, and it tasted,,, like juice. I tried to think that it was passionfruit pulp, it had a similar texture but with smaller seeds. It wasn’t that bad.

But I’m NOT even going to try it with water.

Chia Seed Experiment 1 - Honey Orange Chicken

I saw chia seeds on the show 'Eat Yourself Sexy' where the woman was putting them into yogurt.  I thought to myself, 'Hmm, I bet I wouldn't be able to buy them here'. I would have lost the bet. The nearist town with a decent grocery store (albeit an hour and a half away) had them. As soon as I saw them I swooped across the lino flooring and grabbed a pack.

You can google the info about chia seeds yourself if you are interested in their nutritional details.

So, this evening I decided to test them.  I tried this recipe:

Honey and Orange Chicken

500gm chicken breast

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup orange juice

1/3 cup honey

1 tablespoon chia seeds

Broccoli florets

Brown rice (instant microwave packet for the win)

1. Slice chicken and stir fry.
2. While chicken cooks, mix liquids and seeds in a jug.
3. Add broccoli florets to chicken and stir fry.
4. Add sauce.
5. Serve with brown rice.

This will serve 4 adult sized portions. Guess we will be eating this again tomorrow night.

I got the original recipe from here, and it's a simple yummy recipe. My husband didn't even notice the seeds.  Speaking of seeds, I don't really know what I was expecting. I guess they are kind of like poppy seeds in texture, so just imagine adding poppy seeds to stuff and you'll understand.

Week 1

What's Motivating Me This Week?
My thighs rubbing together so I can't wear dresses without bike shorts underneath
Recent photos of me

What's Puzzling Me This Week?
That I have to wash my hair every day after I excerise - my hair will dry out unless I really take care of it
Chia seeds  

What's Bugging Me This Week
That my husband won't exercise too

What's Encouraging Me This Week? 
Good music to workout to
Pinterest
http://fuckyeahfitspo.tumblr.com/
Finding new youtube workout clips

What's the Plan?
I finished the Level One Exercise plan from Downtownn.tumblr. I'm not going to continue with it because jogging for long periods of time with my boobs is just wrong!!!

See those spaces down the right hand side of the page - they're for stickers.

Shots

Date: 20 November 2011