Well, it’s been more than a month since I re-injured my knee and been off my weight loss, diet and exercise routine. Parties, get together with friends, and holidays didn’t help. (Yes, I’ve gained back some of the weight I lost.) But I go under the knife – well, the orthoscope – tomorrow. Then it’s recovery and probably physical therapy, which means finally being able to (slowly) work out again.
And I’m looking forward to it.
Exercise has helped me feel better physically, especially my back and hips. I slept better, too, when I was able to work out. Since I haven’t been able to exercise – though hobbling around can be extremely exhausting – my insomnia is back. And gaining some weight back makes me uncomfortable in my skin.
Here are my goals for the next few weeks:
- Get back on the Extreme Fat Smash/Celebrity Fit Club diet starting Monday. This should give me enough recuperation time so I’m able to cook up things for myself as well as make a grocery run.
- As soon as I get the o.k. from the doctor, start exercising again.
- Cut back on the diet Red Bull and diet Rock Star drinks. They’re becoming addictive.
- Magically forget that there’s all that delicious cheese in the refrigerator.
- Remember that we never got out the shrimp I bought for Thanksgiving due to aforementioned cheese.
Speaking of shrimp, how about a shrimp Extreme Fat Smash Diet recipe to get you motivated?
Plain Grilled Shrimp
On first glance, this recipe is pretty boring. But it’s all about side dishes. Are you allowed some brown rice and grilled veggies on your diet plan? Then cut up the grilled shrimp and mix it in. Or you can take the warm shrimp (or cool them down) and add it to a salad. Talk about low calories and low fat. Or put it on some low carb pasta and tomato sauce.
If you’re allowed a condiment, brush on some teriyaki or barbeque sauce before grilling. If you’re using precooked shrimp, then grill just enough to heat up. Don’t over cook or you’ll have rubbery shrimp – yuck!
Ingredients:
3 oz. of shrimp - 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions:
- Clean and trim shrimp. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill shrimp on hot grill for 4 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Don’t have a grill, you could do this on the stove top or under the broiler. Just make sure not to overcook.
Nutritional Information
:
Calories 91
Fat 1.5g
Carbs 0.9g
Fiber 0.1g
Protein 17.3g
Weight Watcher’s POINTS = 1.5
That’s just the shrimp. If you add a cup of pasta and 1/2 cup sauce, that’s 6 more points for a total of 7.5 Weight Watcher POINTS. If you use whole wheat pasta, it’s only 6.5 points.
Why not double up the shrimp portion too? It’s only 1 POINT for 2 ounces. Don’t you just love shrimp?
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Hey, good luck with the surgery. It will be good to get back to the exercise routine, and I’m sure you’ll be going strong when the knee has healed.
Hi Anne, good luck with your surgery! I can relate to how you feel so much better when you’re able to work out….I feel exactly the same way.
You know, Richard Simmons has a workout video that is for people who can’t walk called Sit Tight. If you wanted to you could do that while you’re healing. Hope you’re back on your feet soon!