I'm sharing another Intermittent Fasting What I Eat in a Day with you today. This video explores two unconventional days: a typical Sunday, which sees us enjoying a Sunday roast, and a day when we get takeout. What type of takeout foods do I choose on the Intermittent Fasting method?
Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor before trying Intermittent Fasting. This blog post is intended for entertainment purposes only. I am not a nutritionist so this blog post and video is not intended to give out nutritional advice. I aim to eat a well-balanced diet that is sustainable in the long term and this is what I hope to reflect in my videos.
Please note that for each day shown, I began with coffee at 7:00 am (I didn't film that part). I put heavy cream in my coffee... anywhere between 1 to 2 tsp in the morning. When I wanted to lose weight, I would not put cream in my coffee. Now that I am in maintenance mode and am happy with my weight, I have re-introduced cream back into my morning coffee. For each meal, water is to drink, unless otherwise indicated.
Day 1
Breakfast 9:15 a.m. - Strawberry Banana Smoothie with flax seed and whole Greek yogurt
Luncheon and dessert 12:45 p.m. - Pot roast with root vegetables Plates are Spode Woodland
Pumpkin custard. Crystal dessert cups (similar) and Spode Woodland teacups
Dinner 5:00 p.m. Shrimp wonton udon noodles with bok choy and sliced plum
Day 2
Breakfast: Pumpkin pie Smoothie 9:15 a.m. Here is the smoothie recipe:
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
1 banana
1/2 cup whole fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbs ground flax seed
1 Tbs almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Blend all ingredients in a blender until incorporated.
Luncheon 12:15 p.m. We had take out today from WABA Grill... I chose the Waba Salmon with brown rice and mixed vegetables. Plate by Spode Woodland
Directly after lunch I had a chocolate truffle from See's Candies... yum!
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Carolyn M. writes, "My favorite time management quote that I write in my planner each year: "The greater the proportion of your day--of your life--spent hidden in quiet, in reflection, in prayer, [in study], in scheduling, in preparation, the greater will be the effectiveness, the impact, the power, of the part of your life that shows." Ray and Ann Ortlund"
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I'm sharing wine etiquette tips that every lady and gentleman should know in today's video.
Wine do's and don'ts: what are they? What are the basic rules we should remember when drinking wine. Whether you are an occasional wine drinker like I am, or you enjoy wine every day, these are wine rules to practice.
Do hold your glass by the stem or the base
Don’t hold it by the barrel or you will warm the wine
Do drink from the same spot on your glass
Don’t leave lipstick marks all over your glass
Do hold the bottle from the base when pouring
Don’t hold the bottle from the nozzle when pouring
Do fill your glass less than half-way up
Don’t fill your glass to the top
Do drink at a leisurely pace, matching that of your companions or less.
Don’t get drunk.
Do allow the waiter to refill your glass, if desired
Don’t down your wine while the waiter approaches so you can get the most in your cup. (this is the funny blooper)
Do clink the bell of the glass
Don’t clink the tip
Do look your partner in the eyes when saying "cheers"
Don’t look at the wine when saying cheers
Do offer to fill other people’s glasses before you fill your own
Don’t refill your glass first
Do make sure you’re drinking from your glass
Don’t accidentally drink from someone else’s glass
Do use the correct wine glass to drink wine in
Don’t serve wine in an inappropriate glass
Do take food into consideration when deciding on a wine to serve.
Don’t serve a Rosé with a hearty Bolognese, for example
Do Serve wine at the correct temperature:
Red wine at room temperature- 65 to 72 degrees F
Dry white wine should be chilled and served at 45 degrees F
Rosé chilled and served at 45 degrees F
Don’t serve your wine at the incorrect temperature
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Galacticshield writes, "Jennifer's recreation of various paintings and artists makes art come alive: Larrson's window display of plants last month, a Frida Kahlo look (cute hairstyle), and today's recreation of Gwen John's "Woman in a Shawl". Where did you get the bright red shawl, Jennifer? I looked on MerSea's but didn't see a red one."
Thank you! I enjoy recreating these famous scenes. It is so fun for me. The scarf is around 12 years old and is by Love Quotes. I have it still and though it would be perfect for recreating the painting. Thank you for watching.
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We are learning several interesting facts about Debussy today. The facts are pulled from Connolly Music and Wikipedia. We listened to two beautiful performances of Clair de Lune this month: one from Tiffany Poon
and one from Lang Lang that included a tour of Paris at night.
Chic Assignment No. 2 The Artwork of Gwen John
Gwen John Self- Portrait, circa 1900 public domain
Gwen John (1876 - 1939) was a Welsh artist who lived and worked in France the majority of her career. She is known for her portraits of women.
I had fun trying to recreate her painting, Young Woman in a Red Shawl from 1923 this month. Today's reading of Gwen's biography comes from Brittanica and Tate.
Gwen John, The Convalescent 1923-1924 public domain
Chic Assignment No. 3 Prepare your wardrobe for fall
While the weather might not have shifted in your area, it's undeniable that the seasons are changing and when this happens, it's time to switch out our wardrobes for fall. Pack away your summer clothes for next year and assess your fall wardrobe. Go shopping for items on your list and keep a discerning eye. I'm noticing that because of the pandemic, new arrivals for fall are slightly delayed. Take your time and don't rush the process... enjoy it. I will be updating you on my ten-item wardrobe once I have my wardrobe compiled. For more inspiration, check out my e-course on the Ten-Item Wardrobe.
Chic Assignment No. 4 Introduce a new seasonal dish to your menu
Fall is my favorite time of the year to cook. I enjoy making hearty dishes that are full of flavor. Check out my latest What's for Dinner videos here, here, and here to get more inspiration for your fall recipes. Let us know what your favorite dish to make this season is.
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Let's start off with the Slow Cooker Pot Roast. I've been making this easy, yet impressive dish for over 15 years. Use whatever root vegetables you have on hand.. the secret is in the onion soup mix sauce that you make after searing the roast.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Ingredients
3 lb chuck roast (weight can vary depending on needs)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 cup broth
1 packet onion soup mix
1 onion, cut in wedges
4 medium potatoes, cut in large pieces
3 large carrots, roughly cut in large pieces
3 stalks celery, cut in large chunks
1 pint mushrooms, halved
Instructions
Season the roast with salt and pepper, and rub extra virgin olive oil into the meat. Then sprinkle some flour on each side of the roast and rub it in nicely. In a skillet on high heat, sear the roast on both sides. About 2 minutes per side. Meanwhile, spray your slow cooker with cooking spray and add in one medium onion, chopped in wedges, 4 medium sized potatoes, peeled and chopped in chunks, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, all left in rather large chunks. You don’t want anything cut too small or it will turn to mush in the crock pot. Once the roast is seared on both sides, place it on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker. Keep the pan on medium heat, add around one cup of broth to the pan along with one packet of onion soup mix. Scrape up the brown bits from the skillet as you create this incredible sauce with all of the juices from the roast. Then pour on top of the roast. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. This roast is so full of flavor and is a very impressive meal to serve your family or any guests you may have. Garnish with chopped parsley, ladle the au jus on top of the roast and vegetables and enjoy.
Brie Pasta The melted brie in this dish sends this simple marinade sauce to the next level. Even the kids love this one!
Brie Pasta
Ingredients
4 large tomatoes cut into cubes
1 lb brie cheese, rind removed, torn into pieces
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ lbs bow tie pasta
1 cup basil, torn
Instructions
Combine the tomatoes, brie, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Prepare this two hours before serving. Cover it and let it rest at room temperature. Then cook your pasta according to the package instructions and drain. Immediately toss the pasta with the tomato brie mixture. Add the basil. Serve right away. This dish is elegant and so delicious. A fancy vegetarian meal to proudly serve your family or guests.
Passion Fruit Mousse If you don't have passion fruit, don't worry! You can make this dish with any fruit you like. See what type of nectars your local grocery store has. We like it best frozen...
Passion Fruit Mousse
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) sweetened condensed milk
15 oz Passion Fruit juice
1 cup heavy cream
Passion fruit for garnish
mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Take one can of sweetened condensed milk, passion fruit juice (measure it in the condensed milk can), and one cup of heavy cream. Whisk this together for several minutes until it reaches a "whipped cream" consistency and pour in your dessert ramekins. Refrigerate overnight. When you are ready to serve them the next evening, pour some fresh passionfruit on top and garnish with mint.
You can also freeze this dish once you whip it up and it tastes like a delightful mousse ice cream. My children preferred the frozen method best.
Double the recipe if making for a crowd. The recipe as it is written serves 4.
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Erin writes, "I started the Intermittent Fasting 8 hr. eating window and 16 hour fast, in July after watching your June video. I have lost 15 pounds just by limiting my eating window to about 9-5p. I pack my lunch and I pack a breakfast bar every day M-F and I also prepare a large tumbler of water to sip throughout the day. I am 61 years old and never thought weight loss could be this easy. I’m looking forward to lowering my risk of getting adult onset diabetes (this runs in my family). I was 182 ibs to start and this week I am 167 lbs. this week.
Thank you Jennifer, I too feel like I am on my way to improving my health trajectory and this feels so satisfying. 🌻"
Erin, it was so exciting to read your intermittent fasting testimony. I'm so excited for you! Please keep us posted.
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