My weight loss Support-System

My weight loss and motivational coach is my fiancé Richie, this week he has took on board what I am hoping to accomplish and helped with support and fresh ideas.

40 minutes of running/jogging/walking to start off the day, so even if you are feeling a bit tempted with company over you still started off the day right. Remember to STRETCH!!

Richie also took on my sparkspeople plan logging food and exercise; although our calorie ranges are different we still share the same meals with only small moderations.




Richie's Veggie Chickpea Vindaloo

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: 4-5 Servings
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Olive or Canola Oil
2 Medium Onions, chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger, minced
2 Tsp Cumin
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Sea Salt
½ Tsp Cardamom
½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/8 Tsp Cinnamon
3 Cups Mushrooms, sliced (or one of those 10 oz. packages, sliced)
1 Zucchini, sliced
1-28 oz Can Whole, Peeled Tomatoes with juice
3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
2-15 oz Cans Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 Large Potatoes, scrubbed and chopped pretty small
2 Cups Vegetable Broth

OPTIONAL STEP:
½ Cup Plain, Organic Yogurt (non-fat is not the way to go here)

Heat oil over medium flame in a large pan. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, zucchini and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes (crush them with your hands as you transfer from can to pot) with juice, vinegar, chickpeas, potato, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and let simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cover for most of the time or—if you want it more soupy—leave covered the entire time. Take off heat, stir in yogurt and season with sea salt and pepper. Serve.

SIDE DISH: Indian Chapati Bread
Prep Time:15 Min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Ready in: 30 Min

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup hot water or as needed

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour and salt. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the olive oil and enough water to make a soft dough that is elastic but not sticky. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth. Divide into 10 parts, or less if you want bigger breads. Roll each piece into a ball. Let rest for a few minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot, and grease lightly. On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll out the balls of dough until very thin like a tortilla. When the pan starts smoking, put a chapati on it. Cook until the underside has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook on the other side. Continue with remaining dough.

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[need2dosomething]

Great video, you guys are way too cute! and umm... is he wearing your shirt? (at the first part of the video) lol

[justacameragirl]

Aye didnt realize that we both were wearing the shirt different days :P

[majamrs]

im curious how did you two meet. I mean Richie and you. and does he live close like in the same town or farther?

[justacameragirl]

we worked together when I lived in london, it was only last year when I moved back to the states

[kickstand927]

hey I am in B-more too! how exciting, are you from baltimore? I can hear the British and Baltimore accent in your speech, its awesome! I think Baltimoreese can sound british at times. Good luck to you guys!

[justacameragirl]

we are just north of Baltimore but moved back from London :P

[eco4lyf808]

AWWWW u guys are awesome. i'm a lot like richie. exept i probably don't work out as much (as i wish because i'm just finding out that i have an underactive thyroid, it's why/how i discovered you, soooo even though i have the will to be healthy, my body tells me otherwise and even makes me have some depression) I really hope you're doing well now and i'd love to know how your health has been

[MorenitaSoul]

Great video...I loved the natural vibe from both of you...Food is good, making me hungry haha lol

[Jinxie228]

Excellent video! Nice meeting Richie! Really enjoyed!

[starloz5]

oh, its great to meet richie..

awesome video..

you two are simply adorable..

[PalmOliveSoap]

Richie has the coolest cooking t-shirt it took me back to my childhood wimming baths where had the table top game YAY!

Bless family vids are cool i wish my ife would join in but hay ho! Go Richie

[swtprpgrl32]

Very cute video! I love that you fiance is helping you:)

Angie

[majamrs]

o.O awesome..

so long distant relationships do workout,

T_T im gonna take a bit comfort from that ..

[thunderthighs43]

OMG You guys are so cute!

[linnyqat]

I love this week's challenge. It's been so great, watching people share this experience with their loved one. Not only because of how you continue to inspire, but also because it's really nice to see how you relate to one another. I'm happy that you've found your match, Colleen, and that the man can cook a good vindaloo.